Dog Boarding Hayward
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“Giancarlo was supper accommodating and took great care of my dog. I wasn't there to drop my dog off, but I was not worried at all. Super professional, would highly recommend :)”
“My dogs had the best time with Jenna and Kristen. They’ve got a nice backyard for the dogs to play, they don’t take in too many dogs at a time, the place is secure and no fast traffic outside. Jenna and Kristen shared pictures and videos throughout the day. I also appreciated they were honest in sharing when my dogs ate and when they didn’t. They also managed my dog’s medications well. One of my dogs had the best playmate there and it was clear that she had a blast the entire time. We’ll definitely be back.”
“Ari is amazing! He stayed with our doggie for 5 nights and 6 days. Ari sent photos and videos which we greatly appreciated. Our dog can get rashy if she's on grass for too long. She was happy, loved, and rash free when we picked her up. Thank you so much again Ari! We appreciate you! Our doggy will definitely be back :)”
“Brenda took great care of Drake! She kept me updated with regular photos and videos, which gave me so much peace of mind. She also made sure Drake was comfortable, especially with all the fireworks going on. I truly appreciated her care and attention, and I'll definitely be booking with her again!”
“Dean is very thoughtful and a passionate dog sitter, who cares a lot of the dogs well-being. He put us at ease right away and we recieved plenty of updates with photos during our trip. Dean and his family, Joey and his dog Daniel are wonderful host. Hana was loved and cared for like she was in our home :). Thank you very much!”
“Our dog Milo loves staying with Izzy and his family! We feel so confident that he is safe and well cared for in their home. We’re so thankful to have found a wonderful sitter in Izzy!”
“As usual Luffy had a great time with Ashu. They were very flexible with our pick up and drop timings. Luffy will definitely stay there every time we are out of town.”
“Arryonna was absolutely amazing!! She took great care of our wild puppy for a whole weekend. She updated me daily with pics & videos. We met ahead of time to be sure everything felt comfortable when introducing our pup to her own animals. I can’t say enough good things about our experience”
“Amazing!!! This was the first time we have boarded our dog using rover. Mary was wonderful. She explained her philosophy on working with dogs from the start. She kept us updated with pictures and texts, and worked with our dog on learning to walk calmly with a human. I honestly don’t think we will ever be able to find a better sitter!”
“Stephanie and Joe are amazing! They kept me updated with lots of photos of my happy dog! Lots of walks and cuddles! Would use them again in a heartbeat. Think my Dog had more fun on vacation than I did! Thank you again to these two for taking such good care of Milo!”
“Astrid and her family took such good care of my puppy! My puppy was very comfortable and happy staying with her and her family. She is knowledgeable, kind, and sent updates throughout his stay. Highly recommended her! Will be booking with her again. Thanks, Astrid!”
“Laura was absolutely amazing. I had a last minute event I needed to attend so when I found Laura was local and had availability for a last minute boarding appointment I read the other reviews and decided to book with her. Nala was very well taken care of. Laura sent updates and photos throughout the day. My dog also takes heart medication so it was important to find someone that was comfortable with an older dog as well as one that has to take medication. If you are looking for someone you can trust and who will treat your fur baby like family I would highly recommend Laura.”
“Minfang was a great and very responsive sitter! She kept us updated with photos and messages, which gave us peace of mind while we were away. Goldie came home happy and well cared for. I highly recommend Minfang and would definitely book with her again!”
“We request last minute sitting for two dogs. Tinwa and Jieying were great with our very reactive dachshund yuzu! They are both Velcro dogs and need a lot of love and coddling. However, yuzu is super wary of strangers and won’t warm up easily. We received many many photos and videos (more than past sitters) showing yuzu having a good time and cuddling up with his new friends. they even dropped off the dogs back home for us(:”
“Samantha has been so warm and welcoming to us and our little Milly. There was open and constant updates with pics and videos. We knew Milly was in a safe, happy and healthy environment at Samantha’s. We were able to enjoy our time away knowing Milly was well taken care of!”
“Roni, was a caring dog sitter. She really made our two doggies comfortable and at home at her place. We appreciate the updates while they were with her. Thank you, Roni for caring them like your own.”
“Pyai (Ron) was a fantastic sitter for my doggo Ollie. He was communicative, sent along pictures and videos of the stay, and ensured Ollie felt comfortable in his home along with his dog Summer. He even captured a picture of Ollie waiting for belly rubs which showed me that Ollie was super comfortable. Would definitely ask Ron for future Ollie sitting opportunities.”
“Leo was very comfortable at Mings. She provided regular updates, photos and videos proactively and was very responsive to any question or request. I'll definitely keep Leo with her again when the need arises.”
The median cost per night for dog boarding in Hayward is $75
Dog parents share their Rover experiences - Hayward
Abby had the most fantastic stay with Cindy and her family. It was all puppy smiles from intro to drop off to pickup. We were provided plenty of updates and pictures, so we didn't have any worries while Abby apart from us. Abby looked to be totally comfortable and at home. Cindy treated Abby like a part of her own family, providing her every need and want, and accomodated our scheduling. We will be reaching out to Cindy the next time Abby needs boarding, without hesitation.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A huge thank you to Cindy and her husband, MJ, for taking such amazing care of Kingston and Kao! 🐾❤️ We truly couldn’t have asked for better sitters! They kept us updated with messages and photos throughout their stay, which gave us so much peace of mind. Now, Kingston can be a handful at times 😂, but not once did Cindy or MJ complain or make us feel like he was too much to handle. Instead, they made us feel completely comfortable and reassured that both of our babies were in great hands. That alone meant so much to us! We truly appreciate their patience, kindness, and the love they showed Kingston and Kao. It feels good knowing you can leave your fur babies with people who genuinely care. We will absolutely be booking with them again! Highly recommend! ❤️🐶🐾
Simone was absolutely wonderful with our boy, Grizzly! 🐾❤️ She was so sweet and caring with him, gave him treats, lots of love, and made sure he felt comfortable and happy. It was so clear that she genuinely cared about him, and Grizzly absolutely loved her! 🥹 We really appreciated the care and attention she gave him and would definitely trust Simone with Grizzly again. Highly recommend her! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Emi and her family were the absolute best dog sitters we have ever had! They’re so kind and personable and were very responsible with our pup’s eyedrop meds and nightly tooth brushing, plus his restricted diet. We got so many beautiful picture and video updates during the 5 night stay, and we could see our happy and well loved our boy was the whole time. Couldn’t recommend her more! Thanks for everything, Emi!
It was a wonderful experience boarding our pup with Jonathan and Tatiana! They kept us updated with regular photos and videos and took great effort to keep our high-energy furball happy and entertained. It truly felt like she was safe, loved, and cared for as if she were at home, which made being away from her much easier. We highly recommend them!
Our fur baby had a wonderful stay! Lai sent photos and videos everyday of her and it looked like she was happy, exercising, and well cared for. We had just moved to the area and were anxious to find a new dog sitter while we were going to be away on an international trip for over a week. Our dog has her own quirks, anxieties, and leash reactivity that make us picky about who cares for her. During the meet and greet, as I went over her care in great detail, Lai was very warm, understanding, and confident regarding the care of our dog. Our dog felt comfortable with her right away and that is saying a lot given how anxious she can be! Even at drop off, we forgot her dog bed, but Lai was very flexible and our dog was more than comfortable sleeping on the couch for the whole stay. Lai’s home has plenty of secluded outdoor green space and a quiet open neighborhood for walking. She also doesn’t take in more than 3 dogs at a time, meaning that more care and attention can be focused on her. Our dog needs to be fed separately due to resource guarding with food, but she has barriers to separate off areas if needed. Lai’s services were well worth the price, which afforded us the ability to relax, even thousands of miles away. We felt always that our fur baby was in good hands. We look forward to using Lai’s services in the future and would confidently book with her again!
I had an amazing experience with this dog boarding place! The staff was friendly, professional, and treated my dog like part of their family. They kept me updated and made me feel comfortable knowing my dog was safe, happy, and well cared for. My dog came home relaxed and in a great mood. I highly recommend this place and will definitely use them again!
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The average cost of Dog Boarding in Hayward on Rover is $59 per night as of October 2026. Most bookings cost between $43 and $78 per night. sitters set their own rates based on factors such as their experience, the length of care, the number of pets, and your pet’s specific needs. As long as your booking dates and pet profiles are accurate, the price shown before you confirm is the total, including any booking fee.
As of October 2026, there are 7,088 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across Hayward. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.
Every sitter on Rover has their own routine. Depending on the arrangements you agree on before the stay, a sitter can follow your dog’s regular feeding schedule, provide a comfortable place to sleep, offer companionship, and support their usual exercise and play needs.
93% of sitters in Hayward can provide daily exercise during dog boarding stays. Depending on the sitter, their home environment, and your dog’s needs, this may include walks, outdoor play, indoor enrichment activities, or supervised play with compatible dogs. These activities are not automatically included with every booking, so ask the sitter what a typical day looks like.
During the Meet & Greet, discuss your dog’s usual exercise and play routine, whether they can safely interact with other dogs, and any activities or restrictions the sitter should follow. You can also ask the sitter to send photo and message updates during the stay so you can see how your dog is spending their time.
Preparing for drop-off is easy when you have a checklist! To help your dog settle into their Hayward home-away-from-home, packing:
- Health and safety essentials such as their ID tags, vaccination records, medication, and emergency vet or secondary caregiver contacts.
- Food and gear such as harnesses, collars, food (portioned by day), and an item that smells like you.
- Special instructions such as a list of training cues, medical administration needs, or favorite hang-out spots in your Hayward.
<b>Tip:</b> You can upload your dog’s routine and medical info directly onto their profile so your sitter always has the details at their fingertips.
You and your Hayward sitter can schedule drop-off and pick-up in a way that works best for the both of you—and your dog. Most sitters offer flexible times for drop-off and pick-up but the easiest way to confirm those times will be through in-app messaging. Confirm your arrival time the day of pick-up and drop-off can also help keep the process smooth and organized.
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 , which provides up to 25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.
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 .
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.
If a health concern arises during a stay, your sitter is instructed to contact you and our Trust & Safety team immediately and, if needed, take your dog to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your dog is showing signs of possible illness.
For extra peace of mind, you can also prepare an authorization form for your regular vet. An authorization form outlines your preferred method of care and allows your sitter to bring your pet into their regular clinic.
Every qualified booking made on Rover is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes reimbursement for eligible emergency vet care.
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