Dog Boarding in El Cajon
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Prices are estimates per night for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
About: With 32 years of hands-on experience as a devoted dog owner, I’ve turned a lifelong love for dogs into a warm, trustworthy daycare where every pup is treated like family. Here, tails wag with joy, and your dog’s comfort and care always come first! I have plenty of free time Monday through Friday to give your dog all the love, playtime, and attention they deserve! And if you need weekend boarding, I’m here with open arms (and treats!) to make your dog feel right at home while you’re away. Welcome to a dog’s dream stay! With a spacious, fenced backyard that’s perfect for safe play and your pup will feel right at home. My pet care space is designed with love, comfort, and safety in mind giving your dog the freedom to run, explore, and relax in a secure, and happy environment. It’s not just pet care it’s a place your dog will love!
“Angela, Tina, and Luna are an amazing team. Our dogs are so happy to spend time with this loving, caring family. Angela is an effective communicator, and dedicated to spending quality time with our fur babies. I highly recommend Angela for any of your pet care needs”
“Even though it was a last minute reservation, Brandon and Mya were very accommodating! They went out of their way to schedule a meet and greet, which I greatly appreciated! Hank had a great time, and enjoyed playing with their dog Blaze! I received daily pictures and would definitely recommend Brandon and Mya!”
“I left my 8 month old terrier mix pup Penny with Min and her family for 3 days and I couldn't be more happy with how well they treated her. Penny absolutely loved Min and her mother a got along great with Min's other two dogs. I will definitely be leaving Penny with them again if the need arises. Thank you Min for taking such great care of my Penny!”
“Ben was a super great host! 10 out of 10 would recommend, he was kind, communicative, flexible, and my doggie had a great stay. He asked if I had any specific requests, provided lots of cute pics for me throughout the day and evening with updates, my doggo got to play with all the others, and was taken good care of making the experience a breeze. Can’t thank you enough for everything!!”
“Abby and family took such great care of izzy while we were gone for 10 days. They treated her as if she were their own sweet pup! We got multiple pictures every day of family outings and walks. Communication was phenomenal and their love for dogs is so evident in their care. They will be our go to family in the future and I wouldn't hesitate to wholeheartedly recommend them for anyone who needs dog sitting. Thank you so very much Abby and family!”
“Linda Jean is everything you could hope for in a Rover sitter. She took wonderful care of Lucy and gave detailed updates along with photos. Lucy was happy and comfortable when we picked her up. We’d love to have Linda Jean sit for us again.”
“I use Mark & Christina frequently for boarding and will continue to use them as they are the best and most affordable sitters on Rover! My girl loves going to their house and I know she is in great hands, treated like one of their own pups and always send lots of pics and updates how she’s doing. Thank you thank you for always loving miss athena!”
“Charlie was incredibly accommodating to our unique situation when we needed boarding for both of our dogs. I highly recommend Charlie as he was communicative and responsive. Thank you!”
“Charles was awesome! He took great care of my two dogs. One of my dogs is anxious with new people, but he definitely knows what he’s doing and quickly earned her (and my) trust. He was very easy to work with and my dogs had a great time. I will definitely come back to him next time! Highly recommend!”
“Kelly and Donovan took great care of our fur baby. They do a great job of communicating and sending several photos a day, really made me feel at ease while we were on vacation.”
“Ami is great! Very responsive and Remy left well taken care of and happy. We had the opportunity to meet with Ami and her dog before his stay. He had a great weekend with Ami at her place.”
“Savanah was so caring to our 16 year old dog, Zulu. Unfortunately, our senior dog requires extra attention due to his dementia and separation anxiety. Savanah showed compassion and made every effort to care for Zulu and make him feel comfortable. We couldn’t have asked for a better sitter. Thank you, Savanah for everything! We really appreciate it.”
“We had to cancel last minute due to sickenss but Liliana was extremely kind and gracious. She was super communicative and helpful leading up to our date. Looking forward to working with her in the future!”
“Whitney did amazing with Milo! I was very nervous to leave him for a week while on vacation as Milo has separation anxiety and just high anxiety overall. She sent me updates on him regularly which made me feel more at ease and after bringing him home he seems like a different dog (in a good way lol)! Thank you Whitney for taking such good care of my fur baby! I will definitely be using you again when I go on my next adventure 😁”
“Chris and Rachel were so amazing and wonderful. So sweet and thoughtful and made sure to provide my dog with all the love and walks he needed. Would recommend them to anyone!”
“My wife and I are were so pleased with the care Berenice provided for our 5 month old puppy Benji. She kept us updated with messages about his feeding times and sent us lots of pictures while we were out enjoying our wedding anniversary. As a first time dog owner and our first time using this Rover app, our experience was phenomenal and we felt blessed to have found such a loving and caring pet sitter for our puppy. Berenice is truly dedicated and passionate with the care she offers. We will definitely use her service next time we vacation down in San Diego. Our dog already misses her lol. We highly recommend her 125%”
“This was our second time booking Virginia for boarding for our two dogs and they were excited to see her and settled in quickly! She did a great job taking care of them. I would definitely recommend her services!”
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Prices are estimates per night for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
Daniela M.
“Daniela was amazing with my dog Twiggy! She was kind, reliable, and took great care of her. Twiggy loved her right away. I highly recommend Daniela as a pet sitter!”
Angela N.
“Angela, Tina, and Luna are an amazing team. Our dogs are so happy to spend time with this loving, caring family. Angela is an effective communicator, and dedicated to spending quality time with our fur babies. I highly recommend Angela for any of your pet care needs”
Brandon & Mya A.
“Even though it was a last minute reservation, Brandon and Mya were very accommodating! They went out of their way to schedule a meet and greet, which I greatly appreciated! Hank had a great time, and enjoyed playing with their dog Blaze! I received daily pictures and would definitely recommend Brandon and Mya!”
Min & Yeong J.
“I left my 8 month old terrier mix pup Penny with Min and her family for 3 days and I couldn't be more happy with how well they treated her. Penny absolutely loved Min and her mother a got along great with Min's other two dogs. I will definitely be leaving Penny with them again if the need arises. Thank you Min for taking such great care of my Penny!”
Ben L.
“Ben was a super great host! 10 out of 10 would recommend, he was kind, communicative, flexible, and my doggie had a great stay. He asked if I had any specific requests, provided lots of cute pics for me throughout the day and evening with updates, my doggo got to play with all the others, and was taken good care of making the experience a breeze. Can’t thank you enough for everything!!”
Abby M.
“Abby and family took such great care of izzy while we were gone for 10 days. They treated her as if she were their own sweet pup! We got multiple pictures every day of family outings and walks. Communication was phenomenal and their love for dogs is so evident in their care. They will be our go to family in the future and I wouldn't hesitate to wholeheartedly recommend them for anyone who needs dog sitting. Thank you so very much Abby and family!”
Linda Jean F.
“Linda Jean is everything you could hope for in a Rover sitter. She took wonderful care of Lucy and gave detailed updates along with photos. Lucy was happy and comfortable when we picked her up. We’d love to have Linda Jean sit for us again.”
Mark & Christina H.
“I use Mark & Christina frequently for boarding and will continue to use them as they are the best and most affordable sitters on Rover! My girl loves going to their house and I know she is in great hands, treated like one of their own pups and always send lots of pics and updates how she’s doing. Thank you thank you for always loving miss athena!”
Charlie K.
“Charlie was incredibly accommodating to our unique situation when we needed boarding for both of our dogs. I highly recommend Charlie as he was communicative and responsive. Thank you!”
Charles F.
“Charles was awesome! He took great care of my two dogs. One of my dogs is anxious with new people, but he definitely knows what he’s doing and quickly earned her (and my) trust. He was very easy to work with and my dogs had a great time. I will definitely come back to him next time! Highly recommend!”
Mark Z.
“Mark was great. 5* … No notes.”
Kelly & Donovan H.
“Kelly and Donovan took great care of our fur baby. They do a great job of communicating and sending several photos a day, really made me feel at ease while we were on vacation.”
Ami R.
“Ami is great! Very responsive and Remy left well taken care of and happy. We had the opportunity to meet with Ami and her dog before his stay. He had a great weekend with Ami at her place.”
Savanah B.
“Savanah was so caring to our 16 year old dog, Zulu. Unfortunately, our senior dog requires extra attention due to his dementia and separation anxiety. Savanah showed compassion and made every effort to care for Zulu and make him feel comfortable. We couldn’t have asked for a better sitter. Thank you, Savanah for everything! We really appreciate it.”
Liliana M.
“We had to cancel last minute due to sickenss but Liliana was extremely kind and gracious. She was super communicative and helpful leading up to our date. Looking forward to working with her in the future!”
Whitney D.
“Whitney did amazing with Milo! I was very nervous to leave him for a week while on vacation as Milo has separation anxiety and just high anxiety overall. She sent me updates on him regularly which made me feel more at ease and after bringing him home he seems like a different dog (in a good way lol)! Thank you Whitney for taking such good care of my fur baby! I will definitely be using you again when I go on my next adventure 😁”
Rachel & Christopher C.
“Chris and Rachel were so amazing and wonderful. So sweet and thoughtful and made sure to provide my dog with all the love and walks he needed. Would recommend them to anyone!”
Chanel A.
“Chanel and Windy, thank you so much for taking great care of our boy Matsi. He had a great time with his new friends!”
Berenice S.
“My wife and I are were so pleased with the care Berenice provided for our 5 month old puppy Benji. She kept us updated with messages about his feeding times and sent us lots of pictures while we were out enjoying our wedding anniversary. As a first time dog owner and our first time using this Rover app, our experience was phenomenal and we felt blessed to have found such a loving and caring pet sitter for our puppy. Berenice is truly dedicated and passionate with the care she offers. We will definitely use her service next time we vacation down in San Diego. Our dog already misses her lol. We highly recommend her 125%”
Virginia M.
“This was our second time booking Virginia for boarding for our two dogs and they were excited to see her and settled in quickly! She did a great job taking care of them. I would definitely recommend her services!”
Over 2,298 pet parents in El Cajon have booked dog boarding
El Cajon dog parents share their Rover experiences
Leaving your fur baby with a new person can be nerve racking but Mark and Christina felt like "home". Everything was so seamless and it was so nice to see all the pictures they took with our boy. 10/10 and we were so late from our flight and it was not a problem. Thank you!
Repeat client here! Charlie is communicative, reliable, and Lola has stayed with Charlie multiple times. It’s nice too that Lola gets some time with other dogs and easier access to a backyard (we live on the second floor). We’ve had to do 2 last minute bookings so far due to emergencies and Charlie has always come through for us. Thank you!!! 🐶
Tiffany was super awesome with my pups! I have one who’s really chill and the other is a wild child. She handled them both delicately and they had a blast. Her dogs played very well with mine. My smaller dog even had a few accidents and she didn’t mind at all. They gave her many cuddles and she sent pictures and updates throughout the time period. I’ll definitely use Tiffany again if I’m in the area (moving soon).
Here’s the same version for just one dog: Emma was wonderful with our dog—kind, great communication, and we loved getting daily updates and videos. Her large yard with fun play structures kept our pup entertained, and he got along great with her dogs. We’ll definitely use her again and highly recommend her to others.
Berenice is incredible kind and has a genuine care and love for dogs! We booked an 5 day stay for our 14yo cocker. Berenice sent pictures and updated us on how he was doing which was comforting as we don’t typically leave our dog, especially now in his old age. Would rebook anytime and highly recommend.
I couldn’t have asked for a better dog sitter! My dogs were genuinely happy and comfortable the entire time they were there. I received regular updates, photos, and great communication everything you could hope for when leaving your pets in someone else’s care. It gave me total peace of mind, and I’m so grateful. Highly recommend!
Charles was awesome! He took great care of my two dogs. One of my dogs is anxious with new people, but he definitely knows what he’s doing and quickly earned her (and my) trust. He was very easy to work with and my dogs had a great time. I will definitely come back to him next time! Highly recommend!
Amanda and Joey are amazing! Our dog, Finn has stayed with them three times now and each time it was clear he was well taken care of and happy! It had been really hard to find someone to care for Finn while we’re away due to his high energy and ability to get into things. But Amanda and Joey have been so great making us feel comfortable knowing Finn is well taken care of while we’re away!
As always, I am so happy when Tony gets to stay with Greg. I trust Greg completely to use great judgment and keep Tony safe, while also spoiling him so much that he is sad to come home! Tony is very clear in communicating his wants and absolutely lets me know when I'm leaving him somewhere he doesn't want to be. Not so here - when I drop him off happily sits next to Greg and family, looking at me as if to say "what are you still doing here?" I'm a little slighted but what can I do.
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The median cost per night for dog boarding in El Cajon is $59
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Sitters in El Cajon average 9 repeat dog boarding clients
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As of Aug 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in El Cajon is $59 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $413. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs, and their space's amenities. As a result, most El Cajon dog boarding rates can be found as low as $25 to as high as $62 per night.
As of Aug 2025, 3,796 sitters provided dog boarding in El Cajon. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect sitter near you. As a reminder, dog boarding sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your dog’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple sitters about your booking. Typically, 89% of El Cajon dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in El Cajon have an average of 17 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 9 repeat clients. Experience can vary from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare sitters in El Cajon.
Rover makes it easy to find El Cajon 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
There are 3,796 dog boarding sitters in El Cajon on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In El Cajon, 96% of sitters offer daily exercise, 96% offer medication administration, and 90% have experience with senior dogs and dogs with special needs. We know each dog is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect dog boarding sitter near you. As a reminder, sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your dog’s safety.
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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