Dog Boarding in Hillcrest, Bakersfield, CA
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“Whitney was absolutely amazing with my fur baby! It was my first time leaving her with a sitter and Whitney provided me with many updates which i greatly appreciated. It made me feel more at ease going on my trip. I will definitely be rebooking with her again.”
“We couldn't be happier with Renee! Sandy, my dog, clearly had an incredible time during her stay. Getting those adorable photo updates of Sandy enjoying herself with Renee and her family truly made our day. I will definitely be rebooking!”
“This my second time booking and once again never disappoints! I absolute love my sitter she’s so thoughtful and detailed and the unlimited cute pics of my pup with others always makes me feel melted and happy. I’m so happy I can be a regular! Demi is Top Tier!!!!!”
“I can’t say enough good things about Barbara as a dog sitter! Barbara stands out after trying nearly a dozen different sitters and kennels for my pups. Not only did she provide exceptional care and attention, but she also went above and beyond by washing not only my dogs but also their beds! This thoughtful touch shows how much she genuinely cares. My dogs came home happy and healthy, and it was evident they had a wonderful time with Barbara. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and loving dog sitter. Thank you, Barbara, for treating my fur babies like your own!”
“Very flexible for a last minute booking, Kane loved his time there and she really helped him socialize with other dogs. The property is beautiful and there is plenty of space for active dogs to run around on.”
“Excellent pet sitter she took care of my young kitten and made her feel comfortable and safe Veronica did an amazing job and will take good care of your pets”
“Shanna was wonderful!!! Highly recommend her. Excellent communication. Sent me updates and pictures about my dogs. Thank you for taking such good care of Milo and Daisy.”
“Anna was great! I’d recommend her to others. For it being my first time using this app I wondered how it would go. She was really good to my dog and kept in touch with updates by sending pictures and letting me how my dog was doing. Thank you Anna!”
About: I’ve raised dogs throughout my life. I love ensuring dogs are happy and cared for since they are so vital and important to us owners! I’m currently on summer break so I have my weeks free to care for your pets and ensure that they are happy and healthy puppies! I occasionally go out some mornings for an hour or so. I also take walks around the neighborhood and would be perfectly happy to let your pups tag along! I have a fenced yard, and a small corral where I am able to give dogs a place to stretch their legs. I also allow dogs inside if they are more comfortable being around me. I will ensure that they are able to go outside to use the restroom at any time they feel the need to.
“She kept in touch with my family and gave lots of updates. I will definitely use her service again”
“Adriana was incredible with my senior dog! I'm completely obsessed with him & she made me feel at ease while I was on vacation. She did an amazing job sending me pictures & updates on him. I would 100 percent use her again as well as highly recommend her to friends & family. Thank you Adriana!!!!”
“Hannah and her family were great with our maltipoo, Willa. She sent me updates, and Willa seemed sad to go. Thank you!”
“Melissa was absolutely great with our Ariel. Ariel had the best time. Melissa sent pictures and updates. Ariel was happy while being there. Definitely will be using Melissa again”
About: I've taken care of & spoiled my friends & family pets all my life!! I treat them all as if they're my own & would do anything for them!! I'm obsessed with Dogs!!! I just lost my 'son' (my Jack Russell Terrier) last year. He was my world!! He lived to be 17 1/2 years old & not a single day went by that he wasn't loved & I'll do the same for everyone!!! I make sure your pets safety is #1 at all times! I will remain by their side as much as they need or want. I'll treat him/her as my own...kisses & hugs always!!
“Thank you, Eliza for taking care of Bronx. I highly recommend Eliza. We had to stay out of town more days than expected. Eliza was kind to take care of Bronx the extra days. This was my first time leaving Bronx with a sitter, I felt very comfortable leaving Bronx with you. If we need a sitter in the future I will be contacting Eliza. Once again thank you. Gina G.”
“Stephanie did great with my fur baby. Helped keep up her routine and made the transition between her house and ours’ seamless. I highly recommend her services and look forward to working with her again.”
“Thank you, Maria and Family for caring for Zeus. He always comes back happy and healthy...Thank you for the great care and attention you provided and great videos and pics during his stay with you. 5 Star service! Rebooking again soon!!!”
About: Dogs have been an interest to me since I was young. I can't recall a moment my home without one. I've cared for dogs of several different breeds, temperament, and intelligence. In grooming, I have experience in bathing, brushing, trimming and cutting fur of several varieties and styles. I've done ear cleaning, clipping/grinding nails, dematting fur, and checking and removing plant debris from paws. For exercise/stimulation, my experience is in walking, sprinting, toy play, and training basic commands. For medication, some experience is in medication administration (orally and injections), saline IV administration, ear ointment application and heart-congestion monitoring. I can follow specific medication timings as well as specific instructions to administer medication, from crushing pills to measuring and injecting saline IV. Also have experiece in providing accommodation for low mobility dogs, dogs suffering form specific physical conditions, or dogs suffering from anxiety. In dog nutrition, I am very aware of what dogs are able to digest and what is harmful for their health. There is extreme care with foods that are potentially dangerous to dogs. For their diets, I have experience in making and accommodated several different diets for dogs. Diets that I've had to accommodate are, kidney disease, whole food, meat only, puppy tailored, grain free, whole grain, low protein, and seafood. There is only one type of diet I am against and will NOT accommodate is the vegetarian dog diet. I have high experience to accommodate senior dogs. I've personally Raises 4 dogs into their senior years, two 17 year old, one 14 year, and one 12. With that I have experience in common conditions for elderly dogs, such as cataracts, mobility issues, trick knees, cancer, kidney disease, heart-congestion and more. As an avid weightlifter, I can manage dogs much stronger and larger than average dog. I am able to assist loading and unloading dogs up to 180lbs. I can protect extra small dogs from much larger breeds. Owning a 5lb chihuahua gave me experience on how to disengage and manage larger breeds that come into their personal space. I am currently part time and have a flexible schedule. Majority of my free time is after 3pm during all weekdays and mostly free during weekends. I can do certain times during the weekdays, just need to be notified a day before. My home has a fenced backyard that is cleaned 2x daily from dog waste. There are four other dogs, with one having a dominant personality and another being a very playful puppy. Both dogs can be separated from yours if they require a calmer environment. All four dogs are trained by me to behave, as well as barriers are all around the house to prevent unnecessary or unwanted interactions. Dogs will have a safe, solitary area provided to be able to retreat to if they need to. Dogs have 24hr access to clean water that is changed three times daily. Feedings are 1-3 times daily, depending on requirements and preferences. Dogs in our household usually eat a high meat, freshly cooked, and nutritious diet and occasionally eat kibble. Specific foods, diets and supplements can be easily accommodated for your or your dog's preferences/requirements. I've had lots of experiece with picky eaters as well.
“Great communication and great care for my little guy! We will be back!”
“Sidney took great care of my senior dog while I was gone for a long weekend. When I came home the place was clean and just how I left it. I’ll definitely be rebooking with her my next out of town trip if she’s available.”
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Whitney L.
“Whitney was absolutely amazing with my fur baby! It was my first time leaving her with a sitter and Whitney provided me with many updates which i greatly appreciated. It made me feel more at ease going on my trip. I will definitely be rebooking with her again.”
Renee T.
“We couldn't be happier with Renee! Sandy, my dog, clearly had an incredible time during her stay. Getting those adorable photo updates of Sandy enjoying herself with Renee and her family truly made our day. I will definitely be rebooking!”
Dominie G.
“This my second time booking and once again never disappoints! I absolute love my sitter she’s so thoughtful and detailed and the unlimited cute pics of my pup with others always makes me feel melted and happy. I’m so happy I can be a regular! Demi is Top Tier!!!!!”
Barbara P.
“I can’t say enough good things about Barbara as a dog sitter! Barbara stands out after trying nearly a dozen different sitters and kennels for my pups. Not only did she provide exceptional care and attention, but she also went above and beyond by washing not only my dogs but also their beds! This thoughtful touch shows how much she genuinely cares. My dogs came home happy and healthy, and it was evident they had a wonderful time with Barbara. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and loving dog sitter. Thank you, Barbara, for treating my fur babies like your own!”
Julie P.
“Very flexible for a last minute booking, Kane loved his time there and she really helped him socialize with other dogs. The property is beautiful and there is plenty of space for active dogs to run around on.”
Veronica T.
“Excellent pet sitter she took care of my young kitten and made her feel comfortable and safe Veronica did an amazing job and will take good care of your pets”
Shanna B.
“Shanna was wonderful!!! Highly recommend her. Excellent communication. Sent me updates and pictures about my dogs. Thank you for taking such good care of Milo and Daisy.”
Anna G.
“Anna was great! I’d recommend her to others. For it being my first time using this app I wondered how it would go. She was really good to my dog and kept in touch with updates by sending pictures and letting me how my dog was doing. Thank you Anna!”
Adrianne T.
“Adrianne is a caring person always taking care of her dogs. Washing them when they are dirty gives them food. She loves cuddling with them.”
Noely G.
“She kept in touch with my family and gave lots of updates. I will definitely use her service again”
Adriana M.
“Adriana was incredible with my senior dog! I'm completely obsessed with him & she made me feel at ease while I was on vacation. She did an amazing job sending me pictures & updates on him. I would 100 percent use her again as well as highly recommend her to friends & family. Thank you Adriana!!!!”
Hannah C.
“Hannah and her family were great with our maltipoo, Willa. She sent me updates, and Willa seemed sad to go. Thank you!”
Melissa R.
“Melissa was absolutely great with our Ariel. Ariel had the best time. Melissa sent pictures and updates. Ariel was happy while being there. Definitely will be using Melissa again”
Jennifer C.
“Jennifer is truly one of a kind. She was my go-to person for my dog, Phoebe - a 4.5-pound chihuahua I adopted from the Humane Society. Honestly, she was a huge part of the reason I ended up adopting Phoebe in the first place. Phoebe was only supposed to be a one-night foster but through Jennifer's patience and experience, she became my forever friend and I can't imagine life without Phoebe! Jennifer gave me the confidence to adopt Phoebe. Initially, I was overwhelmed, but Jennifer patiently guided me through everything. From potty training to daily routines, she showed me the ropes with kindness, calm, and a great sense of humor. Her gentle and steady presence rubbed off on Phoebe, who developed the sweetest, most laid-back personality—a rare trait for a chihuahua! I fully credit Jennifer for that. What sets Jennifer apart is her intuition and attentiveness. She always went above and beyond—like taking Phoebe out to sunbathe just because she knew it made her happy. I never had to ask—Jennifer just knew. She’s incredibly reliable, communicates just the right amount, and was always flexible with scheduling, even on short notice. Phoebe absolutely adores her, and so do I. Anyone who hires Jennifer is not just getting a dog sitter—they're getting someone who will treat your pup like her own. I can’t recommend her highly enough!”
Eliza G.
“Thank you, Eliza for taking care of Bronx. I highly recommend Eliza. We had to stay out of town more days than expected. Eliza was kind to take care of Bronx the extra days. This was my first time leaving Bronx with a sitter, I felt very comfortable leaving Bronx with you. If we need a sitter in the future I will be contacting Eliza. Once again thank you. Gina G.”
Stephanie R.
“Stephanie did great with my fur baby. Helped keep up her routine and made the transition between her house and ours’ seamless. I highly recommend her services and look forward to working with her again.”
Maria C.
“Thank you, Maria and Family for caring for Zeus. He always comes back happy and healthy...Thank you for the great care and attention you provided and great videos and pics during his stay with you. 5 Star service! Rebooking again soon!!!”
Irvin H.
“Irvin has cared and provided for many dogs over the years. He has shown the highest amount of care, compassion, and expectation when it comes to pets. He makes sure that his dogs are stimulated daily physically and mentally. Well versed in dog behavior and body language to be able to read what they need or what stress they may be under. If you need any kind of service, such as walking, boarding, or even some training, you can rely on him.”
Liliana D.
“Great communication and great care for my little guy! We will be back!”
Sidney A.
“Sidney took great care of my senior dog while I was gone for a long weekend. When I came home the place was clean and just how I left it. I’ll definitely be rebooking with her my next out of town trip if she’s available.”
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Experience can vary widely from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing sitters available in Hillcrest.
Rover makes it easy to find Hillcrest 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
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