Dog Boarding in Fairfax, CA

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Sitter Profile Image: Lori & Frank R.
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Lori & Frank R.
$98
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5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
7 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Fairfax, CA, 94930

We cannot recommend Lori and Frank more highly. This was Daisy’s very first time with a pet sitter, and as a rescue pup she can be a bit nervous in new situations. From the moment we met them, Lori and Frank immediately made her feel comfortable—not just with them, but also with their wonderful adult children. They took exceptional care of Daisy and truly made her part of their family. Thanks to their calm, loving environment, Daisy even gained the confidence to make a new doggy friend with another pet guest during her stay, which meant so much to us. We loved receiving regular updates and photos, and it was clear every step of the way that Daisy was happy, relaxed, and well cared for. Leaving your dog for the first time is never easy, but Lori and Frank made the entire experience completely stress-free. We are so grateful for the love and attention they gave Daisy and would trust them again without hesitation.

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Talley H.
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Sophie M.
$59
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
San Rafael, CA, 94901

Sophie did a great job with our 1 year old dog. She was a great communicator with consistent updates and pictures throughout the stay which gave us confidence in her wonderful care of our pup!

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Barrett R.
Sitter Profile Image: Veronica V.
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Veronica V.
$99
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
71 reviews
15 repeat clients
4 years of experience
San Anselmo, CA, 94960

Veronica and Bowie took great care of Kinley while I was away. Lots of photos and updates kept me up to date on how things were going and let me know she was getting cuddles. I really appreciate the clear communications and great care.

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Amy L.
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Emily O.
$77
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
11 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Larkspur, CA, 94939

We can’t sing her praises enough! Emily was so sweet and welcoming to our Javier. He’s a new rescue for us and she is his first sitter. She sent so many updates showing him making himself right at home. When we picked him up she ran one of his toys out to us and he ran to her. THAT’S how at home he was there. She’s fantastic!

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Melanie P.
Sitter Profile Image: Bailey H.
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Bailey H.
$56
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
7 years of experience
San Rafael, CA, 94901

About: Growing up, I have always been around animals. I currently have a dog and two cats of my own that I love unconditionally. I have house sat for families with a variety of pets. From taking care of cats, dogs, geckos, and chinchillas, I have found myself to be very responsible person and loving towards all animals, giving them all the attention they need. Being a very active person, I will always give your pet plenty of exercise.

Sitter Profile Image: Mila L.
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Mila L.
$98
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
20 years of experience
San Rafael, CA, 94901

Wonderful sitter! Took great care of Scout and kept me updated with photos/videos. Scout went on fun hikes and looked so happy and well cared for the entire time. Highly recommend!

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Jonelle P.
Sitter Profile Image: Wenxin S.
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Wenxin S.
$59
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
51 reviews
9 repeat clients
9 years of experience
El Cerrito, CA, 94530

Once again, Cody enjoyed his stay. Thanks for taking such good care of him! Wenxin and Cham sent regular updates and made sure our dog felt at home. Appreciate that they take him to the dog park and give him lots of treats and cuddles.

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Sitter Profile Image: Morgan & Svet D.
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Morgan & Svet D.
$126
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
3 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Tiburon, CA, 94920

Svet and Morgan took great care of Sammy. They sent me photos and kept me apprised of how he was doing, which I really appreciated. Sammy loved their dog, too!

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Sarah T.
Sitter Profile Image: Tula N.
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Tula N.
$133
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
5 years of experience
San Rafael, CA, 94901

Drake had such a wonderful time with Tula. I loved the updates throughout his stay, which gave me comfort knowing he settled in ok and was having a good time. Would definitely recommend her to anyone needing their dog watched, especially since Drake can be reactive to strangers and other dogs. She was very understanding and handled him with a ton of care.

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Sitter Profile Image: Elizabeth P.
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Elizabeth P.
$100
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
1 repeat client
40 years of experience
San Rafael, CA, 94903

Elizabeth was so warm and thoughtful, I knew right away that my pup would be happy and well cared for.

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Sitter Profile Image: Bianca H.
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Bianca H.
$111
total per night
4.8 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
9 repeat clients
5 years of experience
San Rafael, CA, 94901

Bianca is fantastic! We have a senior dog and Bianca goes above and beyond to make her feel comfortable. After our dog’s first stay with her, we immediately booked our next one with her because of how great she is. Our dog is clearly so much happier staying with Bianca than when we used to take her to the kennel. Highly recommend!

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Stephanie W.
Sitter Profile Image: Stewart M.
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Stewart M.
$126
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
47 years of experience
Fairfax, CA, 94930

Stewart was everything we had hoped for in a sitter. He took excellent care of our dog. His lovely home was safe and comfortable and convenient. Stewart communicated well and even adjusted his schedule to accommodate our timing. I wouldn’t hesitate to hire him again.

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Megan S.
Sitter Profile Image: Chris & Aiste S.
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Chris & Aiste S.
$89
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
54 reviews
15 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Fairfax, CA, 94930

Christopher took great care of my dog, Floyd, while I was away. I especially loved receiving the updates and photos of the fun adventures they were on!

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Samantha A.
Sitter Profile Image: Alex L.
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Alex L.
$174
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
8 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Novato, CA, 94945

Our dogs loved it at Alex and Bri's home. The pups are usually anxious when we leave but they made themselves right at home. They loved the new grass put in their large backyard, found their favorite spot on their couch and got plenty of snuggles. We were updated constantly with plenty of pictures which assured us that they were being very well taken care of. We booked our next stay with them before we even picked them up. I highly recommend Alex and Bri!

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Maria R.
Sitter Profile Image: Julie & Adam G.
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Julie & Adam G.
$84
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
31 reviews
13 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Richmond, CA, 94805

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.

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Carey S.
Sitter Profile Image: Derek & Solip "Stella" T.
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Derek & Solip "Stella" T.
$96
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
226 reviews
120 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Marina, San Francisco, CA, 94123

Derek and Stella were lovely and took such great care of our dog Olive! They gave him lots of activity and love. Additionally, they kept us in the loop with daily updates. Would recommend to a friend!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Mary K.
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Mary K.
$98
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
31 reviews
4 repeat clients
30 years of experience
San Rafael, CA, 94901

Mary and her husband Mark were such sweethearts and I felt so good having Enzo in their home. Mary was able to accommodate me on super short notice and was flexible with my drop off and pickup schedule. I got lots of pictures from their various walks and I would 100% use Mary again! Highly recommend!

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Emily R.
Sitter Profile Image: Ashish C.
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Ashish C.
$55
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
41 reviews
12 repeat clients
6 years of experience
El Sobrante, CA, 94803

Thank you Ashish! It’s not easy leaving your pet with strangers, and Maya is not the easiest dog to handle , but you were very kind and patient with her. Thanks also for the photos and video, it was so nice seeing her at ease in your home. We will definitely use you again in the future.

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Carla M.
Sitter Profile Image: Tatiana & Renat A.
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Tatiana & Renat A.
$84
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
3 repeat clients
7 years of experience
San Rafael, CA, 94901

Tatiana and Renat took such good care of Chewie!! I really appreciated all the updates and pictures and kind words about Chewie - it's so comforting to know your dog is so loved! Thank you so much! ❤️

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Betsy C.
Sitter Profile Image: Nadya S.
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Nadya S.
$84
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
4 repeat clients
24 years of experience
San Rafael, CA, 94903

Nadya is an absolute gem!! Trustworthy, knowledgeable, a great communicator, and easy to work with! She kept us updated and sent photos each day. We were able to enjoy our vacation so much thanks to her incredible care :)

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Sara W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

My pups had another wonderful stay. I loved getting all the photo updates seeing how much fun they were having.

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Joe M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Lori and Frank took such amazing care of Sophie last weekend! She absolutely loves them, and it’s clear they treated her like part of their family. They spoiled her with so much love, attention, and care, and I had complete peace of mind knowing she was with them. Sophie came home happy, relaxed, and clearly well-loved. I’m so grateful to have found people I trust so much with my pup. Highly recommend Lori and Frank to anyone looking for caring, dependable dog sitters!

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Jennifer W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jambo couldn’t have been happier with Jesse! Jesse’s calm, grounded, kind personality made me feel instantly comfortable leaving Jambo in his care. What a fantastic find. Thank you Jesse.

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Laura B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Chris + Aiste took care of my dog Ackee like their own! When we arrived at their house she felt immediately at home and i knew she would be well taken care of. They truly seemed to enjoy and see the best in her and she had so much fun. They sent me many updates of her going on hikes and napping in the sun. Ackee would love to stay with them again!

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Lindsey R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We highly recommend Madeline and Alex. They were very responsible, provided a ton of ongoing updates, and were very easy to work with. Our dog had a great time with their kids and in general. We will go back to them again.

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Alan J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Yina took excellent care of my pup and I appreciated that she kept in touch while I was away. I would definitely recommend her if you’re looking for a calm and caring place for your pet.

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Felicia M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Stewart was everything we had hoped for in a sitter. He took excellent care of our dog. His lovely home was safe and comfortable and convenient. Stewart communicated well and even adjusted his schedule to accommodate our timing. I wouldn’t hesitate to hire him again.

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Megan S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jaimi was exceptional! Having just rolled into town from out of state and posting my dogsitting need on Rover on short notice, Jaimi was quick to provide a friendly response as well as to answer my rapid fire questions, offering a meet and greet with she and her cute and well-behaved dog, Ollie. My dog (whom I rarely place into a stranger’s care) has a history of seizures and is need of routine pill administration and careful oversight. Jaimi was super attentive and followed my protocol to a “t”. My dog loved her, Ollie and the family, as did I. I will use her again in an instant and refer her to my friends and family.

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Clare M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ariane looked after our dog for four nights while we were away, and she was amazing! Our dog immediately took to her and I could tell he would be in the best hands. He looked so comfortable and happy when I picked him up, and we couldn’t have been more pleased. She was very communicative and sent daily photos and videos of him. We look forward to using Ariane again soon!

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Katie E.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Laura & Joseph were absolutely wonderful. They were incredibly responsive, kept us updated with great photos, and made us feel completely at ease. When we picked Rainbow up, she was calm and relaxed, which honestly never happens when we leave her with others. That alone says so much about the care and attention they gave her. We truly appreciate everything they did and will absolutely be booking with them again!

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Larissa G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Victor and his entire family were very receptive to my over an anxious dog. I love the fact that he did updates and pictures so that I know my little boy was doing fine. I highly recommend him for any of your

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Rosalie A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Lillie is great! We always feel comfortable leaving our pup, Chia, with her! And she sends pics and videos during the stay so that we can see how she's doing. We will always have her sit our pup!

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Tara Z.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kathryn & her beautiful black lab Ogden as well as their home-sanctuary was unbelievable and the care & amount of love and attention that they exhibited for and with our little girl Aka was more than we could of expected. Aka was elated, overjoyed, and in-love from the moment we did a meet-and-greet, and the drop-off and pick-up moments felt like she was truly in heaven. Her black lab Ogden, was one of the most gentle and kind large dogs I have ever seen, he was very polite, welcoming, and was so gentle when asking Aka to play — she has been known to be shy and often struggled to introduce play with other dogs (but NOT with Ogden). I think she has found a 2nd home, a new dog-lover & best friend, and we will be returning more often to hang out & of course use Kathryn’s services in the future when needed! Thank you so much Kathryn! Will be in touch soon! 😊🙏🏽🥰

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Kainoa O.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Julie has been absolutely wonderful taking care of my Italian Greyhound Leo for one whole week. My pup was welcomed into her family by all. Julie kept me regularly updated with photos and and short comments so I didn't have to worry while I was away. I highly recommend her to lovingly care for your pet.

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Christine G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Bianca is fantastic! We have a senior dog and Bianca goes above and beyond to make her feel comfortable. After our dog’s first stay with her, we immediately booked our next one with her because of how great she is. Our dog is clearly so much happier staying with Bianca than when we used to take her to the kennel. Highly recommend!

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Stephanie W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Elizabeth was so warm and thoughtful, I knew right away that my pup would be happy and well cared for.

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Bridget O.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Everything went really well with my pup’s first stay with Christina! Hope she can watch him again the next time we head out of town.

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Lisa K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Martha was so wonderful with Maica. She understood my rescue dog’s unique mannerisms and tended to them lovingly. She was communicative, kind, and easy to work with. So appreciative of her care!

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sarah H.
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As of Jun 2026, the median cost of dog boarding in Fairfax 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 Fairfax dog boarding rates can be found as low as $45 to as high as $97 per night.

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As of Jun 2026, 3,803 sitters provided dog boarding in Fairfax. 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, 88% of Fairfax dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.

Sitters who provide dog boarding in Fairfax have an average of 16 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 Fairfax.

Rover makes it easy to find Fairfax 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 3,803 dog boarding sitters in Fairfax on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Fairfax, 92% of sitters offer daily exercise, 94% 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.