Dog Boarding in El Cajon
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Top rated El Cajon dog boarders
Prices are estimates per night for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search and includes a booking fee of 11%.
“My dog Mele recently spent 10 days or so with Madison and Moses. They regularly sent me photos of her, sometimes playing with other dogs. She seemed happy and healthy when I picked her up.”
“Terri is a true animal lover. She cared for my dog Lucy over the weekend. She took Lucy for plenty of walks and even took her to the lake a couple times. Baked her some dog treats and even sent her home with a batch. Plenty of pictures. We are very pleased.”
“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!”
“Kaitlin and Verle took such great care of our dog! He was calm and happy when we picked him up, and I would definitely feel comfortable booking again!”
“Charlie watched my very friendly and super hyper golden doodle for 5 nights. He sent pictures twice a day, took her for walks/park every day. He also kept up with her incessant ball throwing requirements :-) Karma was very happy when I picked her up so I am sure she had a good time...lol! This is the second time I have used a Charlie and will definitely use him again.”
“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.”
“My dog is very shy and can get aggressive around other dogs because of her fear. She really enjoyed her stay at Cerita's house. She appeared to very comfortable there even with the other dogs. Cerita and her children were very welcoming.”
“We can't say enough good things about Savanah, she took excellent care of our pup!! She was very communicative and so good at sending updates. I would highly recommend her to anyone!”
“While I was away, I received regular updates, photos, and messages that showed how happy and well cared my dogs were. It was obvious that my dogs felt comfortable and loved. When I returned, my dogs were relaxed, healthy, and clearly had been in great hands. If you’re looking for someone trustworthy, responsible, and truly passionate about animals, Ashley is the perfect choice. I will definitely be booking with her again!”
“Christina did a wonderful job. She worked with my fluctuating schedule. Also, she had great communication and left me daily pictures. Thank you Christina for taking care of my baby ?”
“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!”
“Ami is the greatest sitter we have ever had on Rover . Not only did she book us at the last moment her care for Stella was more than I could ever imagined. I knew Ami was kind and caring when Stella and I first met her and I am very cautious about using just any sitter. Ami kept us updated with photos and brushed her fur while sitting. Stella actually came back looking better than before I took her to Ami! She is the best and will always be my choice of sitters.”
“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%”
“Ana was so helpful in caring for our dog last minute! We needed to board our dog with almost no notice and then I even booked the stay for one day short. Ana was so accommodating and treated our dog like family.”
“We were so thankful to have found Trent and his wonderful family for our Buster!! We really appreciated the regular check-ins/pics and videos! They were so easy to work with. We will definitely be rebooking with them when the time comes.”
“Cameron has been sending several videos and photos everyday during Lilo’s 11 days boarding. What a piece of mind! Cameron is very responsive and flexible. When we pick up our girl, she was happy, healthy and clean! Thank you Cameron!”
“Kirsten took wonderful care of my dog Ivy while I was away. She was very conscientious and made sure that Ivy, who was recovering from being spayed, was happy and not overactive. I have already booked Ivy’s next stay! Thank you Kirsten!”
Over 2,481 pet parents in El Cajon have booked dog boarding
El Cajon dog parents share their Rover experiences
Dawn was really wonderful with our dogs and they had such a great stay. Dawn has a great backyard that I know our pups took advantage of, they slept for two straight days after coming home! She was really accommodating when we had to change times, which was so appreciated.
Carol D. watched our 2 small, senior dogs for 9 days. We arranged a meet & greet about a month prior to our trip and that was enough for us to feel comfortable and at ease leaving our 2 girls with her. During our trip, Carol kept us upated with how things were going with daily texts & photos. It was evident they were getting plenty of love & attention, and that Carol enjoys caring for dogs. Finding the right dogsitter, like Carol, through Rover.com was so comforting for us to the extent that we could truly enjoy our vacation.
Charlie was awesome! It was my first time leaving my baby foxy for an extended period of time and he made it feel easy. Foxy loves being around other dogs and I felt comfortable that she was able to socialize and not be alone while I was away. I also was rushing to airport day of and left foxys bed and blankets 😭 I live about 25mins away and closer to airport so no way was I able to afford another round trip, but Charlie had me covered and didn't make it a big deal. Communicative and flexible - will be my first choice next time for sure! Thank you Charlie 🐕
Felt like family! Tiffany and her entire family are the best! Our puppies spent Easter week with them and they were surrounded by love and lots of attention. She was very responsive, communicative, and provided proactive care. With a young puppy, it was great that she only had our two dogs. Tiffany followed every instruction and was flexible to just ensure all their needs were seen to. With travel costs high already, booking with Tiffany was worth every additional penny. We had peace of mind and vacationed guilt-free knowing our dog babies were still being loved and snuggled even without us around. Tiffany and family are at the top of our sitter roster for future extended trips out of area. Highly recommended if you are looking for instant likability and trust!
Angela is wonderful! She treats any dog in her care with love, gives attention, and supplies the dog owner with updates + photos. Our dogs almost don't want to leave because they are sooo happy. I highly highly recommend Angela for day care and boarding. It is such a relief to know that my dogs are loved and cared for while I'm out of town. I think she under charges, so I always give a nice tip:)
Karen did a great job at caring for Max while we were out of town for a couple of days. We got daily updates with a lot of cute pictures of Max and her baby Stitch. Safe to say Max made a new friend! Thank you Karen for giving me a piece of mind knowing that Max was well taken care of! 💓
Tammy won my heart the moment I saw her photos with her Boxer, Max. We struggled this year to find the right “Vacation Mama” for our Boxer, Vito, over Christmas and New Year’s — and Tammy (plus Max!) turned out to be the perfect match!!! We had to travel overseas, and she kept us updated the whole time with photos and sweet messages. Vito got plenty of playtime, snuggles, and all the love he’s used to at home. When we picked him up, he looked happy and well cared for! We’re incredibly grateful for Tammy and Max. They made our holiday travel worry‑free, and Vito can’t wait to visit again.
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The median cost per night for dog boarding in El Cajon is $60
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Sitters in El Cajon average 8 repeat dog boarding clients
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As of Jun 2026, the median cost of dog boarding in El Cajon is $60 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $420. 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 $64 per night.
As of Jun 2026, 3,997 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, 90% of El Cajon dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in El Cajon have an average of 16 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 8 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 3,997 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 91% 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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