Doggy Day Care Encinitas
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About: Dog's BnB: Your Dog's Vacation Home ------------------------------ Just blocks between Swami's Beach and Moonlight Beach hides the best kept doggy secret in Encinitas. Your dog's dream home away from home, this cozy beach cottage stands out amongst the rest. With the ocean breeze whispering though the trees, a humble yard fit to house your pooch's favorite toys, and a comfy interior snug for Dog Day naps, you'll be left wondering, "What storybook is this place from?" Could it get any better? Yes. At the pinnacle of dog-sitting customer service, is the human, Stephanie. Stephanie strives to be the best dog sitter out there and exceed your expectations. She will document the day with photos of your fur-child. She knows each dog is special and different and that's why the Dog's BnB only hosts up to two new dogs per day and per night. Her staff includes her 5 year old son and a dog-friendly alley cat who swings by for drop-in visits. We will ensure your sweet, sentient, dog gets to socialize and play. If your dog is up for it, we would love for them to join our morning and evening walks to the nearest beach lookout point. At the end of the day, we hope you are completely satisfied with your visit and refer us to your friends (or keep us a secret). --------------------------------------------------------- *Read on for Stephanie's Experience & Qualifications: - Board multiple dogs at a time - Defensive Dog Walking - Special care for puppies and elderly doggos - Mindfulness of the unpredictably of both familiar dogs and unfamiliar dogs - Feed timing, portion sizing, and respect for dietary restrictions - Playtime and exercise - Comfort items from home are welcome (special toy or blanket) I work from home and can give your pup plenty of love and attention throughout day. With a flexible schedule, I am happy to make booking a breeze. Safety, an active lifestyle, and good energy are my top priorities. -------------------------------------------------- *Safety: Environmental awareness paired with defensive Dog Walking and Boarding. (Please ensure your pup's vaccines and papers are current.) *Active Lifestyle: I will keep the pace with your pup! I am happy to incorporate a jog into your pup's journey, whether it is during a Dog Walk or a Boarding. *Good Energy: Our fur babies deserve to thrive in a happy habitat with caring companionship. I provide a clean and joyful home.
“Elizabeth truly took time to get to know and care for our girl Sweets. She was wonderful to communicate with and very understanding of the special needs and quirks of our sweet girl. We recommend her and will be using her again for sure!”
About: As a certified Holistic Health Practitioner I look at animal care from all aspects. I make sure they get good nutrition, exercise and interaction with other dogs. I am okay with senior dogs' needs, like diapers or special soft food or medication or even hand feeding. There are no cancer causing pesticides being used around our home and only bio-degradable non-toxic cleaners. For me dogs are supporting and protecting us on our journeys physically, emotionally, energetically and spiritually. I also offer canine massage. My husband and I are working from home and our daughter (19) is currently taking online classes. All of us love animals very much and enjoy being around them... We have a fully fenced yard (6 ft) and 2 little dogs ( one senior and one puppy) to keep your dog company. We have balls and toys to play with and your dog is welcome to share the dog beds and our couch with everybody. Our porch door is open all day which makes potty training easy and gives your dog plenty of outdoor time. We usually take everybody for a nice sunset walk and can add a nice beach walk to the day. We do not use any pesticides or harsh chemicals and there are no toxic/ poisonous plants in our yard/home.
“Julia made our San Diego visit so much more enjoyable as she watched our fur baby. She was very prompt, responsive, and flexible. Definitely requesting her again for our next visit.”
“Sydney was great with Duke for his first trial doggy day care session. Super communicative and easy going. Duke was excited to see her and came home happy and tired (in the best way)! Will definitely be reaching back out for future needs”
“Lan took very good care of Peanut. Last minute I had to change my reservation to assist my friend with her dog and Lan accommodated the situation with no hesitancy. Peanut was a happy camper and the photo helped to ease my concerns of him being in an unfamiliar place. Thank you so much for your care and accomodations.”
About: I’ve been taking care of animals, my whole life. This is the first time in my life I don’t have any of my own , and I’d love to give love to others dogs while owners are away. My schedule is very flexible as I make my own. I volunteer with seniors at a memory care facility for a part-time, and I volunteer to do flowers at my nearby church once a month. I have a small, fenced backyard and live by Moonlight Beach. I walk twice a day and would love to take furry friends along with me.
About: Hi! I have my own 2 yr old dog Ozzy. So i know what it is like to leave your pet while out of town! Communication, and following your detailed instructions are very important. Tell me what your pet loves. I work remote so I am very flexible when checking in. I make my own schedule most of the time which will allow me to check in on your pet at anytime. I make sure to take my own pup on walks early AM. But happy to adjust to your pets needs I live near dog parks, i walk 10,000 steps a day, and my pup is very friendly. If you’d like your pet to not to be around my pup this is understandable and we can discuss this.
About: As a lifelong animal lover, I have experience caring for dogs with different energy levels, routines, and needs. Weather it’s daily walks or overnight visits, i’m confident handling all of your pets needs I am currently unemployed and am home from college for the summer so can devote as much of my time possible to walking, watching, feeding, and living your pets! I pride myself on great communication while you are aware to ensure both you and your pets are satisfied! I can send you photos through the day if that is something you are interested in, and can take into account any special needs your furry friends have.
About: Your furry family will be in very experienced and caring hands at our home which includes a five foot high fence on a half acre lot. We have been volunteer foster parents for Lab Rescue for several years so have lots of experience caring for various dogs and dog ages. We often care for our friends’ pets so could provide additional references upon request. Our kids are both at college so we are joining Rover to help pay for their college expenses. Look forward to meeting your pups! One of us is always at home or close by, and since we love to walk the property and neighborhood as well as go to dog parks, we are perfect for pampering dogs and providing a safe and active place while you are away! Totally fenced and dog friendly house! We are fine with dogs anywhere in our home. We do have a couple crates if that is preferred, and also have a couple dog doors to contain or separate any dogs as needed.
About: I grew up with dogs, both big and small, including my own as well as fostered puppies my whole life. I am home sick and missing loving my furry friends at home. I currently work from home 5 days a week and have a flexible schedule. I live a very active lifestyle and love to go on walks. I have a very pet friendly environment and have taken care of multiple of my friends dogs. My apartment is animal friendly with space, comfortability, and allows us to tend to animal needs.
About: I have been a dog owner and animal lover my whole life! I am loving, compassionate, trustworthy and responsible. Your pets will receive a lot of attention, playtime and love from me! They will be treated as one of the family. I have raised my own puppies and cared for my senior dogs. I have fostered dogs for Norcal Golden Retreiver Rescue (where I rescued one of my dogs) and I have also volunteered at Pets In Need for both dogs and cats. Many friends call on me to help walk, feed and pet/housesit for them when they go out of town. Over the last 7 years, I have worked as a Personal Assistant/Home Manager for many high level executives and have cared for their homes and pets. I have over 30 years experience with cats as well. I raised my own kittens and would be happy to care for yours as well! Sadly, I lost my 12 year old Golden Retriever, Jax, in October 2024, so I have a lot of extra love to give. I'm currently home working on small personal projects and available most weekdays, so I am very flexible and have plenty of time to care for and play with your pet or pets! I'm available most weekdays and some weekends as well. I have a safe, fenced in yard. We live on a quiet cul-de-sac and live in a very dog-friendly, loving home. All pets are treated like family :) Your pet's safety and happiness are very important to me.
About: WELCOME TO BUDDY'S BUNGALOW! At Buddy’s Bungalow, we love welcoming new Dog friends into our home. When your dog stays with us, they’re treated like part of the family—with plenty of attention, companionship, and tail-wagging adventures. 🐾 If your pup enjoys a cozy home environment, friendly company, and daily walks, Buddy and I would love to host your best Doggy friend!❤️ 🐾 I’m retired and enjoy spending my days enjoying my home, exploring the neighborhood parks and walking trails with my Doggy and best friend, Buddy. Buddy and I love hosting new dog friends into our home—AKA “Buddy’s Bungalow.” Here, your dog is treated like family, with walks, outdoor time, attention, and a cozy place to relax. Your pup will enjoy a safe, loving environment and lots of companionship while you’re away. 🐾I am attentive to your pet’s needs and strive to provide excellent care for your “Canine Kid.” While in my care, your dog will be treated like they are part of the family. Your pup will enjoy plenty of attention, comfort, and supervision. Our home—lovingly called Buddy’s Bungalow—features a fenced yard where dogs can safely play and relax. My friendly dog, Buddy, enjoys having canine friends over for sleepovers and play days. Your dog will enjoy a safe, loving, and home-style environment while you’re away.
“We are from Denver and booked Liz to watch our golden retriever while we went to hike Hanging Lake. Liz was SO great. She was super responsive and really prompt. We dropped off our pup early and she was waiting outside to get her and brought her out for us when we got back. It truly couldn't have been easier. It was clear that she took great care of our girl. I highly recommend her for locals or traveling hikers!”
“Jasmine took amazing care of my dog Buddy while we were away. She watched him one-on-one, which gave me a lot of peace of mind knowing he was getting her full attention. She was super attentive, communicative, and clearly cared about making sure he was comfortable and happy. Buddy came back relaxed and well taken care of, and I could tell he had a great experience. I would absolutely book Jasmine again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and caring sitter.”
“Christian was awesome took wonderful care of our senior pup. He came through for us last minute same day when we had an unexpected need for care and kept us updated throughout the day with statuses and photos. We would absolutely book him again!”
“Jose and his Mrs. were the sweetest, most welcoming people. They just loved our two little girls when they met them and were so sweet to them. We felt great knowing our babies were being well cared for. I would trust them again t take terrific care of our girls in a heartbeat. Highly recommend.”
“Jane took care of our Dude while we were enjoying some local haunts. There was an added benefit of his being able to interact with some new dogs! We would definitely book Dude with Jane again in the future!”
The median cost per day for doggy day care in Encinitas is $45
Dog parents share their Rover experiences - Encinitas
Jasmine took amazing care of my dog Buddy while we were away. She watched him one-on-one, which gave me a lot of peace of mind knowing he was getting her full attention. She was super attentive, communicative, and clearly cared about making sure he was comfortable and happy. Buddy came back relaxed and well taken care of, and I could tell he had a great experience. I would absolutely book Jasmine again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and caring sitter.
I am so happy I found Alex and Madison as dog sitters! They have watched Dude a number of times and he has become so comfortable visiting them - such a great sign! Alex took care of Dude today and sent a number of text updates and photos...exactly what an anxious Dog Mom wants! I will definitely book day care with them again.
Katie is so professional and caring! She put us at ease immediately and was so loving toward our puppy. Her communication was clear and prompt. And, she was also very flexible regarding timing which helped us have a relaxing day away. I highly recommend Katie as a Rover sitter. You won’t find better!
Francinne is wonderful. She offered to do a meet and great ahead of time, free of charge! That really meant a lot to us, because my pup deals with separation anxiety, and I know meeting her and seeing her home ahead of time, helped him to feel more trusting and at home. Charlie can’t wait to stay with her again!
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The average cost for Doggy Day Care in Encinitas on Rover is $42.8 per day (as of July 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.
Rover makes budgeting the cost of Doggy Day Care easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for Doggy Day Care. For more information on service fees, click here .
As of July 2026, there are 3,595 sitters on Rover offering Doggy Day Care across Encinitas. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.
Sitters on Rover can offer flexible scheduling, so you can coordinate times that work best for you and your pet—whether that’s early drop-off or later pick-up to match your Encinitas commute.
If your schedule changes, it’s best to let your sitter know through the app as early as possible. Many sitters can adjust pick-up and drop-off times when needed.
Think of doggy day care as your dog’s fun, supervised play date that happens to fit into your workday. Day care through Rover takes place in a real home. This offers a calmer and more personalized environment for your pup.
A typical day can include companionship, one-on-one attention, and same day pick-up and drop-off. Many sitters can also offer structured routines and exercise throughout the day. For recurring, weekly day care, sitters will include photo updates so you can see your dog in their element.
Here are tips for finding the ideal day care fit for your dog:
- For some small dogs: In-home day care can be the perfect fit. Look for sitters whose "can host" section only lists dogs weighing 0–7 kilograms and/or 7–18 kilograms. During your Meet & Greet, ask about play areas based on dog size and energy level.
- For high-energy dogs: The ideal doggy day care can offer scheduled breaks and outdoor spaces or activities. You can also find sitters who host multiple dogs to satisfy your pup’s socializing needs.
- For dogs who prefer human-only companionship: Use the filters "Doesn't own a dog" and "Only accepts one pet at a time" to find the right care.
Play groups can be an option when you book with a day care sitter through Rover. Many sitters do host a small number of dogs at the same time. Smaller dog packs are generally safer, more fun, and ideal for dogs who enjoy playtime but also want to relax throughout the day. When looking for your dog’s pack, check the sitter’s profile to see if they "Accept multiple clients" or have their own dogs. Then during the Meet & Greet, you can see whether your dog is a good fit for their social circle!
While each sitter sets their own vaccine requirements, staying up-to-date on your dog’s vaccines is the best way to be "boarding ready". Vaccinations help create a safe environment for all pets under a sitter’s care.
Many sitters in CA ask that dogs be up to date on core vaccines like the Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies.
By discussing your pet's health history early, you’re adding a layer of confidence for you and your sitter before the booking begins.
Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.
Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page .
The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.
All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.
A Meet & Greet is a short introductory meeting between you, your dog, and a sitter. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your sitter or the new environment. During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Most pet parents and sitters on Rover welcome Meet & Greets because the process can give confidence and peace of mind for service experiences, especially for longer stays or first-time bookings.
Yes, Rover is well-suited for finding sitters who can care for your pet within 24 hours. With 3,595 sitters in Encinitas, 86% respond to messages in under an hour.
You can message multiple sitters simultaneously to find the fastest available match. If you need care today or tomorrow, you can look for sitters with a "calendar last updated" notice on their profiles.
Sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their calendar availability.
Cancelling before a booking begins and before the sitter's cutoff time qualifies you for a full refund. Same-day cancellations for walks, day care, and drop-ins follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for dog boarding and house sitting, you will receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for the remaining days when you cancel the same day a booking should begin.
If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means our support team works with you to find a replacement sitter.
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