Dog Boarding in Fernwood, CA

About: I grew up on a farm with 2 dogs, 3 cats, horses, alpacas and chickens, so taking care of your good boy should not be a challenge. My fiancée and I work from home, so there’s always somebody here to keep your dog active and let him out when he needs to go. Our complex has a gated main entrance, and our back yard has walls too high for any dog to jump over. We also keep all of our food out of reach!

“Mochi was completely at ease with Colin, and settled in immediately—none of his typical loss of appetite in the first day or two, so I guess he just felt right at home from the start! Colin was extremely accommodating with our schedule, and very chill. An obvious dog lover through and through. Highly recommend. We will book him whenever he’s available.”

Emily W.

“Camille was so lovely - had the best experience! Her communication was excellent and she sent the most heartwarming updates and photos during my trip. My pup seemed to have the best time. Would absolutely recommend and will rebook for future trips! Thank you Camille!”

Laura H.

“Anastasia was great with our dog, Jamal. She was very communicative throughout the entire process and we could tell when we picked him up that he really enjoyed himself and was comfortable there with her. Definitely recommend!”

Melanie M.

“Annika was incredible! She kept me updated on Crush and sent plenty of pictures so I was updated multiple times daily. Will definitely book again!!”

Lindsey M.

“Ori is always fantastic, always so great with us and with Nova, and Nova comes home happy and exhausted from all the play and couldn't be happier with our multiple stays with her. We moved, farther away, but always choose Ori watch our Nova when we have to go out of town”

Alex P.

“Always happy to use Roxy’s service, she’s a great dog lover and it feels like leaving our dog with family. Great communication and sends lots of photos and updates. We love her and keep trusting her whenever we need dog-sitting.”

Adi S.

“We couldn’t have asked for a more caring and thoughtful person to watch our dog while we were out of town. Laura and her family showered her with lots of love and even celebrated her Birthday 🎂! We were truly blown away by her kindness and thoughtfulness !”

Stephanie H.

“Needed help with my dog on a trip to Malibu so we could enjoy the day while he would be able to enjoy his day too somewhere more dog friendly. Signed up for Rover to try that solution and worked great. Booked the day before and had no problem. Melissa showed up on time to pick Rio up, took great care of him, sent multiple videos during a 1 day stay, and returned him happy and fed. Couldn't ask for more, thanks for your help”

Shawn C.

“Evgeniia was an absolute savior! My apt flooded right before a major vacation, but she was able to save the day and take in Whitey for over a week. She regularly updated me and sent pictures. Whitey was as happy as could be, and in perfect condition when I picked her up. I highly recommend!”

Ant R.

“I cannot say enough good things about Jeremy and Chia — they are hands down two of the best sitters I’ve ever had on Rover! From the moment I dropped off my dog, I felt completely at ease. They communicated with me multiple times a day, sent dozens of photos and updates, and truly treated my pup like part of their own family. It’s so clear how much love and care they put into every moment. My dog came home happy, relaxed, and clearly very well-loved. I feel incredibly lucky to have found them and wouldn’t hesitate to book again. Thank you both for being so amazing! 💛🐾”

Ashley P.

“BEST EXPERIENCE EVER! I am now SOLD on Aaron as my go-to-guy. Honestly, I don’t even know where to begin with reviewing Aaron. Being a pet-parent who is obsessed with my fur babies, I refuse to except anything but the best for them. Clearly, my inabilibty to find someone I wholeheartedly trust, has been limiting to my freedom. I was TERRIFIED to use/trust strangers from an app-based pet care service. When Jared told me about Aaron I was overjoyed. I hoped my pups would love him. Well, I got my wish! When my pups returned home hey CRIED, lol! They were upset that he left without them. I am finally free to travel and just have some time to myself again. That’s the short of it. If you want to know the specifics, keep reading. BEFORE THEIR STAY: 5⭐ for Flexibility and Convenience Aaron definitely delivered. My work schedule was jammed before my trip. I only had a small window and he offered to pop in to do a quick meet-n-greet. Instantly, the pups were drawn to him. I was only going to do 2 days and then opted to extend to 4 days, so (being new to the app) he helped me make the adjustment with ease. He made sure to ask about and fulfill on any special requests/scheduled of my dogs. I could tell in person he was tuned into the needs, personalities, and behaviors of each dog. I saw him engage with each dog in a firm yet friendly, loving, and caring manner. I knew I was leaving them in the right place where my pup would receive plenty of love and attention. Dropping them off was quick, convenient, and smooth. DURING THEIR STAY: 5⭐ for Communication and Positive Interactions Aaron was very quick to reply to my comments, questions, concerns, and needs. He also provided updates without any prompting which alleviated anxiety and created calm. He’s a very calm and easy going guy. His communications were consistently comforting and reassuring. I was delighted by the myriad of pup-pics he sent! It gave me an “staying-in-the-loop” experience, which inspired the calm and confidence I needed to mentally and emotionally unplug from being a pup-parent while I was away. These pics highlighted adventures and fun they were having and Aaron’s experience and expertise required to create a exciting, safe, and calm experience for everyone. I could tell he has a good working knowledge of dog behavior, needs, and care. 5⭐ for Environment, Safety and Supervision Aaron’s place is its own pup-amusement park (like a little maze of things) to explore and plenty of places to lounge. I was happy to see (and smell) how clean the place was. He was quick on the draw when one of the pup already in his care piddled on the floor from excitement, lol. He already has a plan in place including a nearby vet to handle emergencies, which is also reassuring. 5⭐ for Exercise and Playtime He even took a field trip so my pups could go to their favorite dog park (which isn’t close to where he live) which absolutely sealed the deal for making Aaron my permanent go-to dog sitter. They had so much fun my pups were EXHAUSTED for two days after her dropped them off! I’ve never seen my high-energy 3yr old Gus be completely wiped out. THANK GOD FOR AARON … most likely I’ll hire him weekly to get some of that energy out. AFTER THEIR STAY: 5⭐ for Return and Follow Up Aaron was right on time for the drop-off and he remembered all the things I left with him for their visit. As I mentioned before, the dogs cried after her left and they kept going to the door in anticipation of his return, lol. Other than that they took lots of naps the following two days and and slept soundly through the night. As an aside, it also seems like Gus’s behavior (wild energy) was tamed. Overall, I am the most delighted client ever. I am SOLD on Aaron. Try him, you will be too!”

Yvonne L.

“Nick and Laura were absolutely awesome! I contacted them last minute for a weekend trip, and they responded super quickly and made everything easy and seamless. Their rate was fair, and my dog got along great with their pups, which was such a relief. They kept us updated with lots of photos and made sure we felt totally at ease while we were away. I would definitely recommend them and will absolutely reach out again in the future!”

Amanda L.

“Five out of Five… I can never tell who has the biggest smile when we drop off our ten month old puppy, Luna with Alex. Their joy at seeing each other is contagious and as pet owner I can not express to you how much peace this gives my husband and I. Alex provides not only a wonderful home away from home, but he does it with loving heart.”

Yvonne H.

“So much TLC was showered on our baby during his recent stay with Pipere. He was well fed, medications well maintained, walked regularly and most of all, given attention and love.”

Cess D.

“Luella, my high-energy, high-drive Doberman puppy can occasionally struggle with separation anxiety. She came home from a weekend at Jamie’s very calm and content.”

Julia D.

“Ángela was great with Harley! She sent me lots of pictures and updates and made me feel very at ease while on vacation that my girl was being very well cared for. Thanks Angela for everything.”

Danielle J.

“Justina was able to take my pup for a few days last minute when another sitter fell through and she was so great with him. He's a high energy pup and I think he met his match. he came happy and tired after all the walks and hikes. thank you thank you Justina.”

Justin M.

“Fantastic dog sitters! Anna Dee & Julio were wonderful with our pup while we were out of town. They are very caring and went above and beyond to provide him with lots of walks and snuggles. We received photos and updates throughout his stay. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a loving sitter!”

Miranda N.

“Vicky was absolutely fantastic with my pup Stella. She is normally a pretty shy dog, but Vicky went above and beyond to make sure she was comfortable and happy. I got updates multiple times a day and Vicky asked many questions prior to me dropping her off to ensure she had a good understanding of what Stella was like and what she enjoyed doing. I was nervous about leaving Stella for the weekend because my pup was getting over a UTI and the sitter would need to give Stella her daily antibiotics but Vicky made sure she understood how to do that and it went flawlessly. It felt like Vicky truly took care of Stella how I would’ve taken care of her.”

Isabella V.