Dog Boarding in Downtown, Los Angeles, CA
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Prices are estimates per night for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search and includes a booking fee of 11%.
About: I’ve loved animals for as long as I can remember — I’m the kind of person who ends up hanging out with the pets at parties instead of the people. Caring for animals has always come naturally to me, and over the years I’ve turned that love into experience through babysitting, pet sitting, and caring for my own dogs and cats. I truly treat every pet like my own and take pride in keeping them safe, comfortable, and happy while their humans are away. Also, just a note, I have experience in administering medication’s and end of life care for senior dogs or dogs going through medical struggles. Happy to help! I will be making pet care of my full-time career; something that I’ve wanted to do for the last decade and am finally taking the leap! I’m more than happy to share any and all photos of my apartment. I keep my apartment very clean, and I have a cat of my own, who is very friendly and used to living with a dog, who no longer lives with me. There are no plants that could be harmful to cats or dogs or any clutter that could danger the animal. I have toys ready to go and all pets are family to me, so they are welcome on all of my furniture.
“Second time booking with Donghae and just like the first time, he has done a wonderful job. I appreciate how communicative he is and also how great he is at taking care of our precious dog. I would 100% book again as needs come up.”
“Kiff helped me last minute and was a very great communicator. He took great care of my pup, and sent me updates and pictures. I would highly recommended Kiff as a sitter. Thanks Kiff!”
“Deanna was great with sending me updates and photos of how Loki was doing with his stay. I was in need of a regular sitter in DTLA and she’s definitely going to be my go to.”
“Sunghee was amazing! She took care of Bagel for 4 nights while we went out of town. We were a little nervous, because Bagel had just traveled with us a few days before and he gets separation anxiety away from me (normal small dog things and then some), but it seemed Bagel got comfortable with Sunghee by day 2! Sunghee sent a lot of photos over the four days”
“This was the longest time Domino stayed with Zihao and Fangming and it went great! They sent multiple photos and videos a day. Domino also had 3 medications going and they sent a message every time he was given it. He came back happy and tired from a long weekend. Overall great communication and very friendly stay!”
“Shimin was amazing with Kuchára! She sent us the cutest daily pics, kept us updated, and even cleaned her ears and teeth. Kuchára got so attached to her — you could tell she felt really loved. We felt totally at ease while we were away. Highly recommend! 🐶💛”
“Jade is wonderful! She has been so helpful in taking care of my pup. She is very thorough and gives frequent thoughtful updates on how my pup is doing. She has been so helpful and accommodating with my drop off and pick up times. I would highly recommend Jade as a sitter!”
“Clio absolutely loved staying here! Amanda takes such good care of her, and makes her feel like one of her own. I never have to worry when Clio stays here.”
“The way our dog cannot wait to get out of the car once we pull up to Selien’s home tells me everything about how much he loves spending time with her. Cannot recommend her highly enough”
“Kay was so EXCEPTIONAL! This was a last minute resort for a stay when I found out my friend that I was visiting wasn’t no longer a dog friendly so I had to pivot quickly and found Kay in a pinch! Luckily Kay was located literally a few blocks in walking distance so a life saver. This was a needed getaway and experience for us both and I truly appreciate and recommend her for anyone needing boarder care for your pets. 😊❤️🐶”
“Natalie is an amazing sitter! She was very attentive to my Maggie and sent me lots of updates during her stay. I HIGHLY recommend her. Thanks so much for being so good to my pup Natalie!”
“Hector has wonderful communication & took care of my senior Chi like his own! I could see how happy & loved my baby was through all of the wonderful photos & videos. Chunsik is excited to see you & Brandon soon :)”
“Goose always loves her time with Denae. We didn't anticipate needing a sitter this month but an unexpected family emergency meant we had to leave town on short notice. Dense took so much stress off our shoulders by taking Goose for a few days. It was such a relief when she was available and our pup was actually excited to be dropped off! Thanks, Denae!!!”
“Catherine was great to work with a we won’t hesitate to book with her in the future. She was kind, communicative, and accommodating. She allowed us to do a trial day/night before our long booking of ~9 days to be sure our pups and her home were a good fit. I felt so comfortable and relaxed on vacay because I fully trusted Catherine with my dog. She sent frequent updates and photos but never too much that it was overwhelming. I think we finally found a reliable sitter!”
“Sang was the absolute best!! She was so communicative with us and cared so well for our dog Pinto. We were visiting LA for the weekend in a nearby hotel and felt so at peace knowing our boy was in good hands. Her and her husband took Pinto on walks, played with him, tried feeding him despite his typical lack of appetite, and sent us lots of cute and funny photo updates. Cannot recommend her enough. Thank you Sang!!”
About: Hi! My name is Ana ☺️ (Ah-nah) I’ve been around animals my whole life, and I’ve always had an intuitive connection with dogs. I’ve raised multiple Pomeranian litters (5 puppies total🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶), cared for dogs from puppyhood (including feeding, burping, monitoring weight, etc) into their senior years, and trained my own Pom, who’s extremely sweet and veryyy well behaved. I’ve worked in healthcare and caring for others is second nature to me —-but animals bring out a level of patience and gentleness that I’m truly passionate about. I’m good at reading energy and body language, so I naturally adjust to dogs who are shy, anxious, playful, or extra energetic. Dogs feel safest around someone who stays steady and in control. I don’t panic, raise my voice, or reward bad behavior, I redirect calmly and confidently. I can match a dog’s energy within seconds … shy pups warm up to me fast, anxious dogs relax around me, and playful ones feel understood😂😊. I never force interaction; I read their cues and meet them where they’re at. It’s something I’ve had since childhood and it’s only gotten stronger over time. I’m patient and gentle, and I genuinely care for every dog like I would my own. Dogs usually bond with me quickly, and they come back excited to see me again! I take my time building trust so they feel safe, understood, and loved while they’re with me. I see dogs as the little innocent babies they are, and when you’re away, I’m here to fill that space with the same love and attentiveness they’re used to at home. Your pup won’t ever feel ignored or lacking anything here … I’m with them, present and caring, the whole time. 🫶🥹 I work part-time, which means I have plenty of time and flexibility to focus on your pets. I’m available for boarding most weekdays mornings, evenings, and weekends. Your dog will never feel rushed or ignored. I always make sure they get one-on-one attention, walks, playtime, and affection throughout the day. Either way, I can’t help myself! 🥰❤️❤️ I live in a clean, calm apartment with a secure residents-only outdoor lounge area that’s perfect for supervised fresh air and breaks. My own male Pomeranian is neutered, independent, and well-trained—he’s a sweet companion for visiting dogs, Or can be placed seperate depending upon request. I never leave pets unsupervised, and I’m very attentive to their comfort, safety, and emotional needs. I only serve clean filtered water from the fridge, not tap water. Your dog will stay in a peaceful, loving environment where they can relax, play, and feel completely safe. I follow your routines closely and communicate regularly with photos and updates so you feel connected the whole time.
“Jie & Hailong and Echo are the sweetest, most caring people I could ever hope to leave my pup with! Their presence and calm demeanor made my slightly anxious dog feel super comfortable and right at home. They were incredibly accommodating to her needs and exceptionally good at communicating with me the whole time! I will absolutely be coming back to them and hope they feel the same since our dogs became friends during the stay 🥹”
Downtown dog parents share their Rover experiences
Tetsu was extremely communicative the whole time Haruki stayed with him. He took care of Haruki like his own and took him on so many walks every day! He shared videos and pictures everyday to update me as well. I really appreciate him giving my dog a bone on Christmas as well! Overall, Tetsu is so amazing!!
Jade was AMAZING! She kept our little boy in tip top shape and we couldnt have asked for a better caretaker. She was on top of her communication from start to finish, and always kept us in the loop regarding anything and everything about scooter. She made us feel like our boy was in great hands!
It was our first time leaving our baby for so many days. We are so happy to have found Criselda to take care of Luna. Criselda was caring and loving with Luna. She also gave us peace of mind keeping us well informed and sending pictures of Luna enjoying the stay . Will definetely reach to Criselda next time we need someone to take care of Luna!
This was Charly’s first time staying with Colby and if Charly’s welcomed hopefully not the last. Since the first exchange, via message, Colby was already welcome and excited to board my little Charly. He was open to accommodations and respectful of any special instructions for your pup. Definitely would recommend to anyone that wants their pup to be in good hands.
Diana is the best sitter I've ever had! She was very accommodating and understanding as my travel plans changed a few times. Bruce also had some upset stomach issues leading up to his stay, and Diana took great care of him by cooking rice with his meals and taking him for frequent walks (even during an unusually rainy week in LA). I couldn't have had more peace of mind during my trip, as she sent daily updates on how he was doing. She also had all his belongings and crate packed up and ready to go when I picked him up, which I couldn't have been more appreciative of after an 11 hour flight. Again.. she's the best!
Excellent experience with Enqi. We left our dog with him for 11 days. Received pictures almost every day which really helped since this was our first time. Enqi is very professional and responsive and we would definitely use his service again. Thank you Enqi!!!
Yuli and Devin were fantastic! We made a last minute booking and they were very kind and flexible. Yuli sent a bunch of photos and updates during Zuko's stay and it was obvious he was having a great time with them. We really appreciated they asked about any nervousness about fireworks as Zuko stayed with them over NYE, and that they asked about table scrap treats. Very thoughtful folks that obviously care about pets. (:
Derek was wonderful! We set up a meet and greet prior to my dog's stay so she could get to know Derek and the other dogs in his care. She immediately connected with Derek and the other dogs. Derek kept me updated during her stay with pictures and videos and he was flexible when we had last minute changes to our travel plans. Highly recommend Derek for doggie care!
Alek was wonderful with Boba! Very communicative and shared updates with us. Easy drop off and pick up. We had a bit of a travel delay on our pick up day but Alek was very kind and flexible. Boba got plenty of walks, run and playtime! Boba has never cuddled with someone faster! Highly recommend and would definitely request Alek to watch Boba again. 🐶🏃🏻➡️🙏🏽
Rui was so attentive and communicative. She also sent me so many photos which was super helpful for my anxiety since it was my first time using a dog sitter and Dobby had a recent health scare. Dobby seemed like he really enjoyed his 5 day stay and felt right at home. He had a couple accidents at her place and Rui let us know right away. We were mortified but she was so kind about it. Would definitely book with her again!
We loved working with Polli! Ollie loved her 😊. She’s really easy to work and communicate with. She left our house clean and we loved that before she left she made sure to feed him, fill his water, pick up his 💩, turn on music for him, and let us know everything was all set for when we got back so we had peace of mind. Thank you so much for a wonderful experience 🩷
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Typically, dog boarding sitters on Rover respond in under an hour, so you should be matched with the perfect sitter for you and your dog in no time!
Experience can vary widely from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing sitters available in Downtown.
Rover makes it easy to find Downtown dog boarding sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your dog into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Dog boarding is great for:
- Dogs of all ages and abilities, including puppies
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Dogs who’d love to socialize with their sitter’s pets
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your dog boarding sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your dog boarding sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your dog boarding service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.
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