Dog Boarding in Fairfax, Oakland, CA

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Sitter Profile Image: Megan & Jenny R.
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Megan & Jenny R.
$55
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
43 reviews
10 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Alameda, CA, 94501

We can’t recommend Megan and Jenny enough. We booked an extended stay for our pup and they provided us with regular pictures and updates. Our dog came back happy and healthy, and we won’t hesitate to rebook in the future!

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Ek Kheng C.
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Chad A.
$84
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
113 reviews
72 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Redwood Heights, Oakland, CA, 94619

Chad and his family are amazing! Chad was understanding and communicative throughout the Rover process. His place is truly a property filled with trees and plenty of backyard space for your pup to run and sniff around. Chad is a true professional when it comes to dog sitting, knowing the dogs he cares for very well. He also seems to be a very down-to-earth person that goes the extra mile to be sure your questions are answered and you feel comfortable leaving your furbaby in his care. THANK YOU CHAD & FAM for TLC you showed my family on a holiday weekend. I couldn't have had a better first experience with a Rover sitter. =)

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Megan G.
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Sharon D.
$98
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
3 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Dimond, Oakland, CA, 94602

Sharon is incredible! Very proactive with update, and took wonderful care of our little guy. She was patient with him and that he’s still just a puppy and his potty training. Really appreciate all her grace, we felt very comfortable leaving our fur baby with her!

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Brian R.
Sitter Profile Image: Alexandra O.
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Alexandra O.
$90
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
103 reviews
31 repeat clients
32 years of experience
Alameda, CA, 94501

Alexandra was great at communicating and following instructions we left for our pup. We got daily updates and she answered any and all questions quickly and with care. Would definitely re-book!

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Sitter Profile Image: Melina B.
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Melina B.
$160
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
86 reviews
25 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Tuxedo, Oakland, CA, 94606

Melina was our first Rover experience and she made the process so welcoming. We'd never left our dog overnight with someone he didn't know – he's anxious, reactive and has separation anxiety, so it was important to us that we worked with with someone who understands and is patient with him. Melina was all of that and more! Within hours she had him snuggling up to her, and by the evening he was sleeping curled up next to her head. We got regular updates throughout the stay (including pictures) and felt so at-ease knowing he was well cared for. We would absolutely recommend Melina as a Rover, and especially for anyone with a special needs dog or a shy pup. She was amazing!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kelly L.
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Kelly L.
$118
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
171 reviews
69 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Oakmore, Oakland, CA, 94602

Kelly was a wonderful sitter for Benny! I received plenty of daily updates, helping me feel confident that he was in good hands. He got plenty of walks, park time, play time, and snuggles. Kelly also returned him cleaner than when I dropped him off!! We are very glad we’ve found Kelly, as I fully intend to use her again in the future. I know she treated Benny like her own pup and took excellent care of him!

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Saige R.
Sitter Profile Image: Hy & Arlo K.
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Hy & Arlo K.
$105
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
78 reviews
19 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Peralta-Hacienda, Oakland, CA, 94601

Hy & Arlo took fantastic care of my little buddy, Snacks, while we were on vacation for a week in another country. I felt confident and at ease with them watching him, and he seemed very happy when I picked him up! Snacks does not like other dogs, and they understood and were able to navigate this while out for walks without any issues. He also eats raw food and they were happy to make sure he got the correct amounts. We will definitely plan on using them again if we’re out of town in the future!

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Amanda C.
Sitter Profile Image: Kathryn & Christopher K.
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Kathryn & Christopher K.
$56
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
2 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Crestmont, Oakland, CA, 94619

Kathryn, Christopher, and their family were so kind and accommodating to my dog, Riley over the holiday. I received pictures and updates on how he was settling in. I would absolutely go to them for pet care and boarding again, and would recommend them with no hesitation. Thanks for caring for my sweet old guy!

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Jaeda G.
Sitter Profile Image: Lee J.
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Lee J.
$90
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
181 reviews
55 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Lynn-Highland Park, Oakland, CA, 94602

Lee was amazing!! We were really nervous about leaving our elderly pup with someone in their home but Lee definitely eased that anxiety. She kept us updated with pics and check ins as we requested, and gave Arturro lots of cuddles and lovies as we do. We love that she makes every pup feel at home! We will definitely book again!

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Ashley C.
Sitter Profile Image: Matthew & Van Joseph I.
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Matthew & Van Joseph I.
$77
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
49 reviews
9 repeat clients
5 years of experience
McClymonds, Oakland, CA, 94607

Matthew and Van Jospeh did a wonderful job hosting our dog, Stanley, for a 2 night stay. They were very easy to work with, were flexible, very friendly, and Stanley seemed at ease the moment he met them. Would absolutely use their boarding services again. Thank you!

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Daniel J.
Sitter Profile Image: Meera P.
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Meera P.
$70
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
4 years of experience
Upper Laurel, Oakland, CA, 94619

Meera is the best, Stella had a great time with her and Riley. She took Stella for a walk many times and kept me posted about everything at all times. Riley and Stella became best friends, I can wait to book again and I couldn’t recommend her more❤️🥳 thank you Meera!

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Vera O.
Sitter Profile Image: Isaac & Jordan S.
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Isaac & Jordan S.
$70
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
8 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Produce And Waterfront, Oakland, CA, 94606

Albie is so happy when he sees Isaac and Jordan! They took him for a long walk today and we’re so glad that he had so much fun with them. All our directions were followed perfectly. Albie says “see you next time”

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Lorna W.
Sitter Profile Image: Erika P.
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Erika P.
$84
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
87 reviews
43 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Alameda, CA, 94501

Lupi had a great stay with Erika and the Pea! It was very comforting to see adorable photo and video updates from Erika throughout Lupi's stay. Erika also did a great job communicating with the owner. Overall we were very happy with her services and will be choosing Erika and family again!

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Judy L.
Sitter Profile Image: Rachel Z.
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Rachel Z.
$98
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
4 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Cleveland Heights, Oakland, CA, 94610

Rachel was very patient and attentive with my senior dog who has separation anxiety and some medical needs. She was communicative and easy to work with. My dog did really well staying with her and I would definitely use her services again!

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Maura M.
Sitter Profile Image: Susan G.
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Susan G.
$63
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
20 years of experience
Frick, Oakland, CA, 94605

Susan was friendly, responsible, and super communicative. I felt completely at ease the whole time, and our pup came home so happy and relaxed. We would absolutely book with her again!

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Heidi H.
Sitter Profile Image: Lauren V.
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Lauren V.
$70
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
29 reviews
8 repeat clients
22 years of experience
Oakmore, Oakland, CA, 94602

Lauren did a great job watching our senior dog, we highly recommend her! Very appreciative of her communication skills and the updates/photos she shared.

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Laurel N.
Sitter Profile Image: Kristen & Ryan C.
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Kristen & Ryan C.
$84
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
3 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Tuxedo, Oakland, CA, 94602

Kristen and Ryan were very welcoming of our pup! They were understanding of her nuances and helped her adjust to a new environment fast. They have a nice spacious home with a big backyard that our dog loved relaxing in. Kristen and Ryan were very communicative throughout the stay and sent daily updates with photos. 100% recommend!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kim T.
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Kim T.
$57
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
101 reviews
36 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Maxwell Park, Oakland, CA, 94601

We are so grateful to have found Kim and Jeff. We had not had a sitter for Scout for such a long time so we were a little nervous. They were excellent with the communication and we received lots of pictures. Scout clearly had a wonderful stay and lots of good walks and time at the park. Thank you both for taking such good care of our little girl. Highly recommend!

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Katie M.
Sitter Profile Image: Chawntea P.
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Chawntea P.
$70
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
31 reviews
11 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Bancroft Business-Havenscourt, Oakland, CA, 94621

Our Miss Lexie had a wonderful stay. Chawntea treated our baby girl like family. She made new furry friends, which helps her socialization skills. Chawntea was so flexible with our ever-changing travel plans. Shout out to Southwest. She sent updates and pics while we were away, which brought smiles to our faces. Without a doubt, we will be using her services in the future.

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Candace G.
Sitter Profile Image: Arryonna S.
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Arryonna S.
$54
total per night
4.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
1 repeat client
5 years of experience
San Leandro, CA, 94577

Arryonna was so communicative and responsive. Really easy to book and sent photo updates every day. Provides great care while being so easy going. Very grateful!

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Shina R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kelly is amazing! She watched my toy poodle, Penny, for our first weekend away without her and exceeded all expectations. The communication was great, we got lots of pictures and updates, which I loved. She even went the extra mile by bathing Penny and giving her a thoughtful gift. I appreciate how comfortable Kelly made this experience for us.

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Thania C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Meera was great and professional. She was very communicative and always sent photos of my dog the whole time, I really appreciate it. She was very sweet and gentle with jazz and took her on walks and hikes. I would recommend to anyone

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Peter M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Caitlin and Chris were excellent caretakers! Ample updates and Ziggy had a great time! Highly recommend.

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thomas r.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Michelle and Mandar are kind, friendly and experienced hosts. My elderly dog has stayed with them multiple times, sometimes on short notice, and he loves being there. I can relax knowing he’s in great hands and appreciate all the cute photos they send. I’ll definitely be booking with Michelle and Mandar again.

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Shin Y.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Astrid, Candido, and family were great with Ellie. Very communicative and responsive. We felt updated on how she was doing and comfortable knowing that she was in good hands. We'd be happy to book with them again!

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Bill B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Susan took wonderful care of our dog Mikasa. As a rescue, Mikasa needs time, patience, and understanding to get comfortable with new people, and Susan handled this beautifully. She carefully followed all the instructions we provided and approached Mikasa with so much patience and determination that, by the end of the stay, they had truly become best friends. While we were abroad, Susan kept us updated every single day with photos and videos, which gave us so much peace of mind knowing Mikasa was in such good hands. She also made sure Mikasa received her medication and paid close attention to her needs. What meant the most to us was how much effort Susan put into building trust with Mikasa respecting her boundaries, letting her set the pace, and helping her gradually gain confidence. Seeing Mikasa relax, play, and bond with her was incredibly reassuring. We're very grateful for the care, dedication, and love Susan showed Mikasa. We would absolutely trust her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a thoughtful and attentive sitter.

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Swapnil B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Toby had a great day with Lauren! We were impressed by Lauren’s communication and how happy Toby was with her. He even slept belly-up which means he was super comfortable with her. Looking forward to continuing to work with her!

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Christina Y.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Megan and Jenny took phenomenal care of my pitbull Beans. He def enjoyed his stay with them, they were super communicative throughout whole process, and I’d definitely book a boarding with them again.

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Russell S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Angela took great care of Archie, he played with Maple, went on walks, and rested and ate well while in her care. She even noticed he had a hot spot and was licking and put a donut on him so he could sleep well. Archie was happy and nice and calm when he got home meaning he played very well. Thank you Angela!!

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Helen K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Hy & Arlo are wonderful. They handled all the unique care requests we had with ease. Keanu clearly had a great time with them and we got regular updates while they were watching him. We'll definitely be trusting them with our little bubs again.

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Travis S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

My dog has so much fun when she stays with Rachel. Communication with Rachel is clear, and she is very responsive. I hope she can dog sit again soon.

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Sabrina S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Joseph took care of Hank for 9 days for us. Even in incremental weather he made sure to get Hank out for walks and give him the attention he needed.

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Jessica V.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jay did a wonderful job watching Ollie! He made sure he was taken care of and sent me updates along the way. He also made sure Ollie ate too since he can be a picky eater. I would book with him again!

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Edward T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Dacyl was absolutely wonderful! Super flexible and accommodating, kind, and responsive. Our dogs had a great stay and came home tired and happy. They immediately felt at home staying with Dacyl. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience!

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Allison G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Our pup was there for just one day, but I could tell she was looking forward to going there based on how fast her tail was wagging when we got out of the car. A few weeks earlier we had a meet & great to see if this would be a good match. Clearly it was based on the tail reaction..

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Sophia B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Muriel was super sweet and very communicative. She updated me with adorable pictures while we were away. Everything went smoothly and my pup seemed to enjoy her time!

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Jenny M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Diana was very easy to communicate and went above and beyond helping us with a tricky care situation with a lot of coordination required. She was very professional and caring!

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Somalee B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Booked last minute, Mrs Ayanna for the rescue! Thank you so much Ayanna! She took care of our puppy Tux even before the drop off. Ayanna is a great host very nice and attentive to our dog needs she even took our pup without being all the way potty trained at 5 months. Daily updates with pictures and even gave our pup a bath and blow dry. Definitely booking again with Ayanna hopefully not last minute next time. SUPER A++ HOST!

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Jermel J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Nellie is a wonderful caregiver. She took great care of our dog, Pancho, and kept us updated on his whereabouts with photos. She’s caring and communicative.

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Irene V.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Erika is amazing! She welcomed Bodie into her home and treated him like one of her own. Her dedication and care are clearly evident and Bodie had a great time. Will work with Erika again and again!

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Bethany P.
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