Dog Boarding in El Cerrito
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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.
“You can tell that Julie and Adam are dog lovers. They made our nervous dog feel comfortable and secure while we were out of town. He got to go on lots of outings and walks and had companionship while they worked from home. We would definitely reach out to them when we need dog care in the future.”
“Our Shepherd/Husky loved staying with Allora and her family. He loved being able to play with their dog Boba, chasing each other around in their large outdoor backyard. Allora was very attentive and sent pictures every day, keeping us up to date with all the activities they were up to, which included walks every day, and being involved in family activities. I will definitely choose to leave him with Allora in the future too.”
“Radha took such good care of our boy when we were out of town for a week. Daily pics and videos, some is the cutest and funniest ones, showing him having a blast. This was our 2nd time with Radha and would 100% use her again.”
“Mariola was great! I would ask her to dogsit again in a heartbeat. She was easy to communicate with. She sent frequent updates. Most importantly, my pup came home happy. Our experience couldn’t have been better.”
“I cannot recommend Danielle enough! She was the perfect dog sitter for Nova while I was away on my bachelorette trip. Danielle went above and beyond to care for Nova, keeping me updated daily and even surprising her with a lovely dog vest. Not only did she pamper Nova, but she also gave her a bath, leaving Nova smelling amazing and with soft, fluffy fur. I truly appreciate Danielle's exceptional care and attention to detail. I would rate her 10/10 and wholeheartedly recommend her services to anyone in need of a reliable and caring pet sitter!”
“Asish and his family took such wonderful care of Mochi! It was a smooth process dropping off and picking up, and Ashish sent us photos and videos every day. Mochi had fun running around Ashish's yard every day, playing with their sweet dog Andy and even joining Diwali celebrations. Mochi came home happy and we are too - so glad that we found Ashish. We will be scheduling again soon!”
“I came to California with a 4 month old puppy for a wedding. I reached out to a few sitters on Rover. Porche was so responsive and communicative that she rose to the top of the list. “Meeting” her on a remote video chat, I knew I could trust her with my puppy. I could not be happier with my puppy’s care. I would not hesitate to have her sit again. Your fur baby will be in great hands if you choose Porsche!”
“Nobi had the most wonderful time with Marjorye. She regularly kept in touch with many photos and videos and asked clarifying questions when needed. She was intuitive and made sure Nobi had his medication when needed and overall returned our happy Nobi to us in good spirits. Thank you Marjorye!”
“Christiano is a true dog lover. He took such great care of Angus, with premium treats, long walks, and of course lots of love. Very communicative and sent lots of pics so we could be sure he was happy while we were vacationing. Will rebook!”
“Te’Arie was great with our maltipoo pup, who can be a bit on the nervous side when first meeting people and other dogs/cats. She knew just what to do to make her feel comfortable during her weekend stay and I loved how she kept me posted on their outings (walks and nearby beach) and shared pics. You can tell Te’Arie has experience working with different personalities and is also just a really warm, caring person. Would definitely book with Te’Arie again and highly recommend!”
“They are just beyond amazing people who truly care and love dogs. Our dogs had amazing time with them, we can tell! There is no enough words to describe how beautiful people they are.”
“Michael has watched our pup, Stella, a number of times now. She is always well-taken-care of with Michael. He takes her on multiple walks per day and makes sure she gets plenty of outside time. She and his pup get along well, so it is nice for her to have a dog playmate too. Michael sends photos and updates throughout the stay, which is great for when we are missing her. We would recommend Michael to anyone needing someone to care for their pet.”
“Elisha was great watching Somi. She was quick to respond with any questions or requests and sent photos during his 5 day stay. He came back happy and healthy and we will definitely use Elisha again!”
About: My previous dog was a border collie so I am well versed in training energetic pups who want jobs. Clients have told me that their pup comes home better behaved than when they were dropped off! I tend to garden and do alot of work in my garage so your pup will join me in those spaces as well as walks up throughout the neighborhood and at the local park to meet other pups. I often try to schedule walks with neighbor’s doggies so we can walk together to socialize both humans and canine. If you need additional references, I am more than happy to provide some from previous clients. I look forward to spending time with your buddy! Hope to see you both soon. I now have a sweet rescue puppy I fostered then adopted who loves to play. She stops at the street corner for me to say she can cross. She can do “down” at a distance and will stay until released even when she does not have me in view. I work from home so have plenty of time to interact and just be there for my girl and your pup. We love going to beach park and swimming. My yard is fenced. There is a front and back yard so they can have plenty of outside time even at home. I also live close to parks where pups can romp.
“Luciana and Rob were fantastic with Calli. She’s a reactive pup and I’m always concerned when leaving her with a new sitter, but Luciana and Rob made it so easy! We had a nice meet and greet before our trip to ensure it was a good fit. Drop off and pick up were super easy and we got regular pictures and check-ins. We are already looking to rebook with Luciana and Rob!”
“Kara took incredibly good care of Kona. We had last minute change in plans and greatly appreciated her flexibility. We received daily pictures and videos of Kona. When we need future boarding care, we know Kona will be in excellent and loving hands.”
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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.
Julie & Adam G.
“You can tell that Julie and Adam are dog lovers. They made our nervous dog feel comfortable and secure while we were out of town. He got to go on lots of outings and walks and had companionship while they worked from home. We would definitely reach out to them when we need dog care in the future.”
Allora A.
“Our Shepherd/Husky loved staying with Allora and her family. He loved being able to play with their dog Boba, chasing each other around in their large outdoor backyard. Allora was very attentive and sent pictures every day, keeping us up to date with all the activities they were up to, which included walks every day, and being involved in family activities. I will definitely choose to leave him with Allora in the future too.”
Radha P.
“Radha took such good care of our boy when we were out of town for a week. Daily pics and videos, some is the cutest and funniest ones, showing him having a blast. This was our 2nd time with Radha and would 100% use her again.”
Eiko S.
“Eiko is always amazing! I can’t say enough about her. She treats Kai like her own which gives me peace of mind when I need someone reliable while I travel.”
Mariola P.
“Mariola was great! I would ask her to dogsit again in a heartbeat. She was easy to communicate with. She sent frequent updates. Most importantly, my pup came home happy. Our experience couldn’t have been better.”
Danielle M.
“I cannot recommend Danielle enough! She was the perfect dog sitter for Nova while I was away on my bachelorette trip. Danielle went above and beyond to care for Nova, keeping me updated daily and even surprising her with a lovely dog vest. Not only did she pamper Nova, but she also gave her a bath, leaving Nova smelling amazing and with soft, fluffy fur. I truly appreciate Danielle's exceptional care and attention to detail. I would rate her 10/10 and wholeheartedly recommend her services to anyone in need of a reliable and caring pet sitter!”
Jakob K.
“Jakob did a great job, taking care of our older dog. He was very flexible, capable, and sent lots of photos. We would definitely use his services again!”
Maria Catia A.
“Cuscuz loves to stay at Catia’s place. Catia is very patience, organized and caring. She follows the instructions to care for him and gives him lots of attention.”
Ashish C.
“Asish and his family took such wonderful care of Mochi! It was a smooth process dropping off and picking up, and Ashish sent us photos and videos every day. Mochi had fun running around Ashish's yard every day, playing with their sweet dog Andy and even joining Diwali celebrations. Mochi came home happy and we are too - so glad that we found Ashish. We will be scheduling again soon!”
Porsche C.
“I came to California with a 4 month old puppy for a wedding. I reached out to a few sitters on Rover. Porche was so responsive and communicative that she rose to the top of the list. “Meeting” her on a remote video chat, I knew I could trust her with my puppy. I could not be happier with my puppy’s care. I would not hesitate to have her sit again. Your fur baby will be in great hands if you choose Porsche!”
Marjorye G.
“Nobi had the most wonderful time with Marjorye. She regularly kept in touch with many photos and videos and asked clarifying questions when needed. She was intuitive and made sure Nobi had his medication when needed and overall returned our happy Nobi to us in good spirits. Thank you Marjorye!”
Kiarash M.
“Christiano is a true dog lover. He took such great care of Angus, with premium treats, long walks, and of course lots of love. Very communicative and sent lots of pics so we could be sure he was happy while we were vacationing. Will rebook!”
Te'Arie J.
“Te’Arie was great with our maltipoo pup, who can be a bit on the nervous side when first meeting people and other dogs/cats. She knew just what to do to make her feel comfortable during her weekend stay and I loved how she kept me posted on their outings (walks and nearby beach) and shared pics. You can tell Te’Arie has experience working with different personalities and is also just a really warm, caring person. Would definitely book with Te’Arie again and highly recommend!”
Yuko F.
“They are just beyond amazing people who truly care and love dogs. Our dogs had amazing time with them, we can tell! There is no enough words to describe how beautiful people they are.”
Michael B.
“Michael has watched our pup, Stella, a number of times now. She is always well-taken-care of with Michael. He takes her on multiple walks per day and makes sure she gets plenty of outside time. She and his pup get along well, so it is nice for her to have a dog playmate too. Michael sends photos and updates throughout the stay, which is great for when we are missing her. We would recommend Michael to anyone needing someone to care for their pet.”
Elisha S.
“Elisha was great watching Somi. She was quick to respond with any questions or requests and sent photos during his 5 day stay. He came back happy and healthy and we will definitely use Elisha again!”
Kim T.
“Kim has taken great care of my animals. She is reliable and great to communicate with also. My pets also love her so I’ll use her again for my pet care needs.”
Luciana V.
“Luciana and Rob were fantastic with Calli. She’s a reactive pup and I’m always concerned when leaving her with a new sitter, but Luciana and Rob made it so easy! We had a nice meet and greet before our trip to ensure it was a good fit. Drop off and pick up were super easy and we got regular pictures and check-ins. We are already looking to rebook with Luciana and Rob!”
Kara B.
“Kara took incredibly good care of Kona. We had last minute change in plans and greatly appreciated her flexibility. We received daily pictures and videos of Kona. When we need future boarding care, we know Kona will be in excellent and loving hands.”
Jollene S.
“Jollene was so sweet with my Starla. Very nice communication and great photos of my baby. Thanks so much for your help with my fur baby Jollene your awesome!”
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As of Aug 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in El Cerrito is $75 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $525. 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 Cerrito dog boarding rates can be found as low as $33 to as high as $81 per night.
As of Aug 2025, 4,853 sitters provided dog boarding in El Cerrito. 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 Cerrito dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in El Cerrito have an average of 16 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 10 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 Cerrito.
Rover makes it easy to find El Cerrito 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 4,853 dog boarding sitters in El Cerrito on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In El Cerrito, 93% of sitters offer daily exercise, 94% offer medication administration, and 89% 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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