Dog Boarding in Downtown, Oakland

“Our Mimi had her first overnight with April. Everything went great. April even constructed a ramp so Mimi could go up and down the bed without jumping. She is still in-coordinated after spinal cord surgery. This was meant to be a rehearsal before a 2-week boarding at the end of the month. We are so happy to know Mimi will be in good hands.”

Hingman C.

“Alexandra was incredibly sweet and communicative. She sent photos or videos everyday and was very patient with Valerie. I could tell Val had a great time while there.”

Camille A.

“Finn had such a good time at Vanessa’s. He was safe and well cared for and we are very appreciative!”

Koko S.

“Sunday has been through a lot of difficult changes recently—a move, the loss of her doggy best friend and just normal growing up. Sunday is a sweet girl but can be high energy, anxious and a little mischievous. Megan and Jenny handled Sunday like absolute pros. Sunday was entertained with walks and lots of play time in their sweet house/yard. Jenny + Megan are responsible, reliant, and absolutely in love with their dog friends, not to mention flexible and easy-going—they treated Sunday like their own and I feel so thankful to have found such loving people to look after my girl. From the very first interaction they have been so responsive and accommodating! I hope to rebook them again soon, just so Sunday can get her fix!”

Jessica W.

“Lee was absolutely amazing! We boarded our two pups for the first time ever and they’re not always the most friendly with other dogs, but it all went great and they had the time of their lives! Lee sent tons of photos to keep us updated. 10/10 recommend, we will definitely drop our pups off at hers again 😊”

Jessica R.

“My dog loves Albina. She has watched Izzy many times. They are the bestest of friends. I always feel so comfortable leaving Izzy with Albina. She is clearly a dog person, knows what she's doing and can connect deeply with Izzy. Such a godsent to be able to have someone I can always rely on with my dog. Thanks again Albina! Until next time. Izzy can't wait to see you again ❤️”

Tilia G.

“We have a big rescue dog, Lupin, who is nervous around new people and leash reactive/frustrated because he wants to play with every dog he sees, and Karen was fantastic with him. It was very clear at our meet and greet at the park that she knew how to deal with such issues, and knew a lot about dogs and their behavoir. We did a one night trial run to get lupin used to them for longer boarding and they were very kind to him - we have already booked 2 more trips. At our meet and greet, her lovely pup was a marvelous calming influence on our 2 yr old.”

Penny & Mathew W.

“Jennifer took great care of my 6 year old dachshund, Winston while I was on vacation for a week. He can be a bit of an anxious boy so I really appreciated all the updates and photos she sent. She had a good handful of other dogs there, but sounds like she did a great job to make sure everyone got along and was comfy!”

Sarah M.

“Andrea is absolutely wonderful—so sweet and caring with our pup. She treats our dog like her own and always makes sure he’s happy, safe, and having fun. Our dogs get along great and enjoy their time together, which gives us real peace of mind while we’re away. We never have to worry, knowing he’s in such loving hands!”

Alexandra R.

“Karen and Hidalgo took great care of Allie! They sent lots of photos and kept in touch. They went above and beyond! We highly recommend them.”

Emily E.

“I can’t recommend Jeff & Beth enough! They provided such a wonderful experience for my two dogs. Their spacious and secure backyard was a dream come true—plenty of room for my pups to run, play, and burn off energy. It’s clear that they genuinely love animals and made sure my dogs felt at home while I was away. I loved getting updates with photos of my happy, tired pups enjoying themselves. Knowing they were in a safe, loving environment gave me such peace of mind. If you’re looking for someone to care for your dog(s), they are the ones to call!”

Catherine H.

“Isaac and Jordan did a great job watching our boy! They were very communicative and were there to answer any questions. They also sent photos which was much appreciated. He slept the whole next day after we picked him up which is always a sign that he had a good time!”

Kelsie Y.

“Words can not express how amazing Eiko is as as a host. I had an emergency while out of the country and she stepped in to provide service at a moment’s notice. I can’t recommend her enough.”

Maureen S.

“Lilly is wonderful and provided an exceptional level of care for my dog!! It was the first time in a while that I was leaving my ten year old pup with someone new, but it was clear from Lilly’s questions and updates that she was treating my dog as her own!! She paid incredible attention to my dog’s special needs 🙏and provided adorable photos and videos throughout the stay. My dog was in a great mood upon pick-up and definitely bonded with both Lilly and her husband. Can’t recommend her highly enough!! 🥰”

Mary C.

“This was Rex’s second stay with Mary and Murphy Brown and we couldn’t be happier! Mary is so great and patient with Rex! As a super senior he is on multiple meds and needs potty breaks quite frequently, and Mary jumped right in without skipping a beat. She was in constant communication and shared tons of photos to give me peace of mind during my trip! Rex will be back again next month!”

Daniele H.

“Our 14 month old dog had never been boarded away from home. Mariola took great care of him at her home for a brief 24 hour stay in anticipation of a longer upcoming planned stay. The communication was excellent and our dog enjoyed spending time with Mariola and two other small dogs. We appreciated having our dog boarded nearby with Mariola in Berkeley.”

Winston R.

“Kit was so wonderful with our dog! We had a short meet n greet in advance which was great because Kit asked really good questions to get to know our dog and how to best make her feel comfortable. Our dog can be a little anti-social but did great with Kit’s two little sweet dogs. We highly recommend giving your dog a little staycation at Kit’s lovely home.”

Moira D.

“Right from the start, Noni was super communicative, proactive and engaged, making sure our dog Pickles was comfortable and working to figure out her schedule. Honestly, it took some effort and observation as this was a very different environment for Pickles but Noni was extremely attentive. Pickles was walked plenty and taken to the dog park as well. Never once were we in any way concerned for the safety or well being of our dog. Also we absolutely love getting pics and videos and Noni did not disappoint. Highly recommend!”

Sue L.

“Zero really enjoyed hanging out with Alex and Wally during his stay with them! Alex was really responsive the entire process from initial conversations, scheduling the meet and greet, pickup/dropoff, and during the stay itself, and provided a lot of really cute pictures of Zero clearly having the best time with them. Alex was very thorough in understanding Zero's needs, and it was clear that she had a lot of tools, tricks (up her sleeve and also teaching one to Zero!), and experience to manage not just Zero and his high puppy energy, but clearly all varieties of dogs and their personalities and quirks. This also comes with a good mentality, appreciation, humor, and understanding towards dogs, and that translates into a wonderful caretaker for your pup. When a small hiccup happened, she told us what happened, how she took care of it, and how Zero reacted as well. Will definitely be booking with her again! Thank you Alex!”

Angelique U.

“Melina was our first Rover experience and she made the process so welcoming. We'd never left our dog overnight with someone he didn't know – he's anxious, reactive and has separation anxiety, so it was important to us that we worked with with someone who understands and is patient with him. Melina was all of that and more! Within hours she had him snuggling up to her, and by the evening he was sleeping curled up next to her head. We got regular updates throughout the stay (including pictures) and felt so at-ease knowing he was well cared for. We would absolutely recommend Melina as a Rover, and especially for anyone with a special needs dog or a shy pup. She was amazing!”

Catherine K.