Doggy Day Care in Columbia Gardens, Oakland

“Baxter has stayed Andrea and her pups twice for daycare, with hopefully more days to come! Andrea has a gentle, kind spirit and seems very attuned to a dog's needs. At our meet & greet, she asked great questions about Baxter and his routines. She provided fun updates with pics a few times a day -- much appreciated!”

Jennifer K.

“Excellent care ! Chad is very friendly and knowledgeable. He has a big house with a huge backyard. When I arrived for pick up, my dog was sleeping on the couch. Comfortable and safe. Thank you.”

Irena S.

“Mimi is a great fit for us as she has a little dog as well. Despite our dog being reactive, Mimi won her over and we look forward to booking with Mimi again.”

Cathryn & Walter J.

About: Hi! I’m a full-time balanced dog trainer with over 5 years of hands-on experience, and I’m excited to now offer boarding and board-and-train services! Whether your dog is crate trained or not, reactive with people or dogs, or just needs structure and exercise while you’re away—I’ve got you covered. I specialize in behavior modification, so even dogs with more challenging needs are welcome here. Your dog will enjoy: • A fully fenced backyard • Plenty of daily engagement, training, and enrichment • Multiple crates and cozy dog beds available as needed • Walking access to a nearby dog park Understanding canine body language and preventing issues before they arise is at the core of what I do. My mission is to provide every dog in my care with structure, fulfillment, and a safe, enriching environment. Ready to work together or book a stay? Let’s chat—I’d love to meet you and your dog! Dogs are my full time job as a dog trainer! Since, I have boarding and private training with other clients. I make sure my personal dogs and dogs that are boarding are regularly walked and have potty breaks. All my dogs will be in a structured boarding program! In contrast to most daycare centers, your dogs will follow a set schedule tailored to them. including: * daily exercise * safe socialization * all dogs will sleep in their individual crates *no all-day free play *crate time **(Will offer training for loose leash walking and basic obedience if requested)

“Baxter had a great day with Kim and her human and dog crew. :) She sent pics with fun commentary several times (much appreciated -- especially on the first day!. Baxter was wiped out in the evening after a day of play. Kim is clearly a pro at dog care. She was very engaged in our meet and greet and asked lots of good questions. She's very pleasant to chat with and communicates proactively. Looking forward to Baxter's next stay!”

Jennifer K.

“Sarah was great!! I was nervous about the heat wave and wanted my dog to stay somewhere with AC. I found Sarah pretty last minute, but she was so open to pet sitting! My rescue dog has made incredible progress with her behavior and anxiety, but I am still nervous about leaving her with new people because she takes a while to warm up to people and I know not everyone is okay with that. Sarah totally put my mind at ease and sent me lots of pictures throughout the day. Mattie had a great stay!”

Rebekah S.

“Sherry is wonderful and her home is perfectly set up to provide the space the doggies need. Their own dog Enzo is a great playmate when Nyxie is there. I highly recommend her for doggie care :)”

Jamie R.

“Angela and Maple were fantastic! They took care and entertained our 5 1/2 month old energetic Vizsla, Duke, for his first day away from family. Duke was pulling to go back inside when I picked him up! Satisfied, he fell fast asleep 10 min later. Thank you for a great first time daycare experience, we’ll be back😊”

H S.

About: Hi! My name is Emerson and I’ve owned a dog ever since I was a little kid which allows me to better understand them better. Especially since they communicate via different body languages. I love dogs and will love your best friend as if he was mine. A stay with me includes a lot of love, exercise ( depends on your furry friend is he needs to be active or not), a lot of backyard and inside house space. Your furry friend will be able to roam around and have him feel like home. Anything that you request for your furry friend will be considered and taken into account for their stay with me. I am very technologically savvy so you’ll be kept up to date with pictures and texts. I am home majority of the time as I work from home. I Love dogs so ready to treat your own like mine. Begin home full time allows me to take extra care of your fury best friend I have a fenced yard and plenty of room to allow your dog to stretch. I also have dog park 3 min walking distance to go for a walk and potty breaks if you’d like

“Kai and I enjoyed Chawntea so much that we rebooked. As a first time furbaby mom it’s hard to just leave my baby with anyone. I am so glad to have found her.”

Maureen S.

“Anna and Jason are wonderful. They took great care of Shakespeare, followed care instructions perfectly, and sent us pictures and video. Shakespeare clearly had a wonderful time with them and their sweet pup. We would recommend Anna and Jason to everyone.”

Val F.

“Stache had a great time with Golda. He came back to us calm, stress free and happy. That is a sign that he was very comfortable around Golda. We appreciated the frequent updates and photos!”

Alejandro A.

“Great experience!! Maisie was excited to go every morning and came home happy and tired. Lots of pictures and video of walks and play sent every day. Rosa is very knowledgeable about dogs and training. I was VERY impressed. AND she was so accommodating with my very early and lengthy surgery work schedule. I will book again and highly recommend her!! 🐾🌟”

Catherine G.

“Erika has a genuine love for the dogs she has/watches and immediately eased our concerns with leaving our active Boston Terrier with a sitter.”

Jennifer B.

“My 80lb bernedoodle had such a great time playing with a Bruno, Zo's dog, all day. He seemed very happy and tired when I picked him up. Would return!”

Sarah F.

“My two large dogs get so excited when they find out they’re going to Natalia’s house! They are well cared for and tended to throughout the day and they especially love the large backyard where they can play and rest. I recommend her services.”

Aleu M.

“Lily is a wonderful sitter that loves my dog as if she were her own! I would definitely reach out to Lily if I need care for Nyxie again. You will not regret asking her to care for your beloved pup ❤️ Thanks so much Lily!”

Jamie R.

About: I will love you dog as it it was my own.I will cuddle it, love it and care for it. I will take care of your dog in anyway you would like me too and whatever ways fits your criteria. I will be active with your dog and play with your dog. A dog is a persons best friend. I am sure we will become great friends with one another. I love awarding pets by giving them treats when they have listened well, or done something in a great way such as waiting to get fed. I am available between 11am-2:20 on Tuesday and Wednesdays. And 12:30-20:30 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays Depending on weekends I may be available anytime. We would just need to confirm each others schedules if needed.

“Jasmine is an amazing dog sitter!! We went to Disneyland so our pet stood with her for 2 days. She did great!! Always gave us updates and sent us pictures of our pet. She’s cool and lovely, she made us feel confident about leaving our pet with her. Definitely I'll reach her again for another trip!”

María Fernanda S.

About: We are dog lovers and have been taking care of them for over 15 years. We had a Shih Tzu ourselves who unfortunately passed last year, and we often took care of my son’s French Bull, who also reunited with our Shih Tzu last year, and Siberian Husky, as well as other family dogs. So don’t worry we have a lot of experience. We live in a downstairs apartment complex in an extremely pet-friendly community that has grass areas for your pups to run around and play at almost every corner, as well as a dog washing station. We’d love to do a meet and greet before drop-off to get to know you and your babies. We understand not only do you want to have peace of mind when you’re on vacation but your fur baby to have a great adventure as well. They will be in good hands with us. I am currently a college student, along with my 2 other roommates. Since we all have pretty flexible school schedules, with one of us graduating and another doing mostly online classes we are available most weekdays and weekends and on some holidays. Pick-up and drop-off times can be arranged and are flexible, same day services are also accepted. We have a fenced backyard patio and large grass areas in our community, if photos of the community are needed we can provide them before you guys book with us, or if you would like to check out our neighborhood we can arrange a meet and greet. Our neighborhood is dog-friendly and safe. It has many open areas for walking your dogs and provides poop bags. If your dog is crate trained please bring your crate if possible. If there is anything your dog may need to feel comfortable and secure please bring it. If medications are required, bring them if needed. We also provide some dog treats but if your pup has a preference please bring them as well. We want your babies to feel as comfortable and safe as possible!