Dog Boarding in Kensington, CA

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

Wenxin is super friendly, a total dog lover (she has two rescue dogs who are very friendly and cheerful), and took great care of my dog while I was away. She sent very detailed, fun to read daily reports that chronicled every activity they did indoor and outdoor. Best dog sitter that you can find - no question!

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

Ashish was amazing. This was our pup’s first boarding, and I was very nervous. He reassured me that everything was going to be ok. He also sent us photos through out the visit! He was super accommodating on pick up time as well. Would ABSOLUTELY bring my dog back here if I needed boarding again!

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Natalie C.
Sitter Profile Image: Monica S.
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Monica S.
$90
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
20 years of experience
Berkeley, CA, 94708

Monica is the best! She couldn’t have been more welcoming. My dog clearly loved Monica’s family and her dog. They went on daily walks and played in the yard at home. Just perfect. Many thanks!

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Sitter Profile Image: Luna L.
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Luna L.
$111
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
2 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Richmond, CA, 94805

We are SO grateful we found Luna! Our usual dog care fell through right before a long out-of-state trip, and we were genuinely considering postponing because our senior dog, Indi, has recently been diagnosed with IBD and needs a specialized diet, daily meds, and a calm, attentive environment. She can get stressed easily in new places, which has previously led to tummy issues and even skin flare-ups — so we were very nervous about leaving her with someone new. From the very first message, Luna was incredibly warm, proactive, and thoughtful. She even offered to set up a meet-and-greet right away before we could ask, which immediately put us at ease. Once we dropped Indi off, it was clear Luna treats animals like family. Her own dog, Jim, also has IBD, so she had first-hand experience and comfort caring for a pup with similar needs. Throughout the two weeks, Luna provided detailed updates every single day — including meals, meds, walks, and yes, digestion reports (very appreciated 😂). She took so many adorable photos and videos that we could see how happy and relaxed Indi was. Our dog walker also commented on how noticeably happier and healthier Indi seemed while staying at Luna’s — her stools even improved (a true win for IBD dog parents!). Communication was flawless, kind, and reassuring the whole time. We felt completely at ease, which is priceless. We would absolutely book with Luna again and recommend her wholeheartedly to anyone looking for a sitter who is caring, attentive, and truly exceptional. Indi came home happy, calm, and healthy — we couldn’t ask for more. 💛🐾

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Victoria K.
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

Julie and Adam are truly dog lovers who helped our Mollie tremendously with her anxiety issues. Mollie is a rescue pup who takes time to warm up to new people and surroundings, but Julie and Adam did a great job making her comfortable and engaging Mollie in activities. Mollie is a half Husky so she does need lots of exercise and activity. We will be having Molly stay again with Julie and Adam as when we picked her up we could tell that Molly felt very much at home!

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Matt C.
Sitter Profile Image: Hope P.
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Hope P.
$49
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
2 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Edgewood Park, Albany, CA, 94706

Hope was recommended to us by another great Rover sitter, and we are really grateful. Hope is so friendly and knowledgeable about dogs and their behavior. She made Coconut comfortable immediately. Her little dog Rocky is adorable and super friendly. Coconut loved going for walks and playing with Rocky's toys. Hope was great with sending text updates as well as photos and videos. Here's hoping Hope doesn't get too busy to have room for Coconut the next time we need her!

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Sitter Profile Image: Maria Catia A.
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Maria Catia A.
$84
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
11 repeat clients
10 years of experience
El Cerrito, CA, 94530

Second time we used Maria. She and her son are very loving and kind. Perfect place for our dog Hattie who likes kids and lounging in the sun.

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Sitter Profile Image: Jiafeng J.
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Jiafeng J.
$67
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
1 repeat client
6 years of experience
Richmond, CA, 94804

Jiafeng was super responsive and made my cat feel very comfortable in her home!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Patrick W.
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Patrick W.
$67
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
520 reviews
296 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Orinda, CA, 94563

Could not have asked for a better accommodation and care for my pooch! Patrick communicated and provided updates and photos daily and I could see that my dog was well-cared for and loved. I would definitely recommend him to all other pet parents! Thank you, Pat!

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Sitter Profile Image: Mariola P.
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Mariola P.
$77
total per night
4.9 out of 5 stars
185 reviews
74 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Berkeley, CA, 94703

5 stars for our experience with Mariola. She’s super communicative, so friendly and warm, and I know made it feel like a 2nd home for our dog! She offered helpful tips after observing his behavior for a few days. Her updates brought me so much joy each day. If we go away for an extended vacation again, I know exactly who to bring him to!

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Sitter Profile Image: Danielle M.
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Danielle M.
$90
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
121 reviews
46 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Berkeley, CA, 94603

Danielle is so patient with our new pup! He had an accident and she gave him a belly band with no issues at all. They took him to the beach for his one night stay this time. Chili loves Danielle and her fam!

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Diana N.
Sitter Profile Image: Marlene V.
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Marlene V.
$77
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
9 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Santa Fe, Oakland, CA, 94608

Marlene was wonderful! She was very responsive, kind, and reliable. We met before, so she could be introduced to and ask questions about Birdy. She has a great home environment, and I definitely felt like my pup was in great hands. I would be more than happy to work with Marlene again (as would Birdy!)

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Sitter Profile Image: Catherine M.
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Catherine M.
$111
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
5 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Berkeley, CA, 94709

Cassy and Kizemt were awesome! We had difficulties with our previous dog sitter, so were a little skittish leaving Merrick to go on vacation for over a week. Cassy met with us ahead of time so that we could get to know her and her pup. During our trip, Cassy sent us regular photos and videos of Merrick having a blast on hikes and adventures--he definitely got a little vacay, too! She even gave him a bath before we picked him up. Everything about the sitting was fantastic. Cassy is incredibly friendly and easy to be in contact with. We will definitely book with her again.

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Allyson S.
Sitter Profile Image: Kianna E.
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Kianna E.
$111
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
39 reviews
12 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Berkeley, CA, 94707

This was our first stay with Kianna and her family, everything went smooth & communication was great, we got the updates and Rudi enjoyed his stay. We will book again ☺️

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Tara F.
Sitter Profile Image: Luciana V.
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Luciana V.
$84
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
50 reviews
15 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Richmond, CA, 94804

Luciana and Rob were incredible and did an amazing job taking care of our little cavapoo, Poppy. There were so kind and welcoming. We had a great meet and greet with them early in the booking process and we knew they were a perfect fit for her. Poppy gets nervous around strangers and they were very patient and let Poppy go at her own pace. They sent lots of photos and updates while we were away and we couldn’t have been more at ease leaving our fur baby.

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Rachel Y.
Sitter Profile Image: Madeleine D.
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Madeleine D.
$68
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
44 reviews
14 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Upper Rockridge, Oakland, CA, 94618

Madeleine was awesome with our two year old American Bully Nala for an overnight. Nala got very comfortable with her and we are now doing an extended four nights with her.

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Sitter Profile Image: Yesica K.
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Yesica K.
$77
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
3 years of experience
Westchester, Richmond, CA, 94805

Yesica was phenomenal with our 3 year old Bernedoodle. She was attentive, responsible, caring and overall gave so much love to our little pup. When I dropped off our dog, she instantly felt connected to Yesica and comfortable in her home. Yesica also did a great job keeping us posted on how our pup was doing. With texts and photos, we never had a doubt that our dog was well cared for. I will definitely be booking with Yesica again!

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Tasha R.
Sitter Profile Image: Caitlin & Christopher C.
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Caitlin & Christopher C.
$98
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
2 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Shepherd Canyon, Oakland, CA, 94611

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

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Sitter Profile Image: Angela Z.
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Angela Z.
$84
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
46 reviews
16 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Panoramic Hill, Berkeley, CA, 94705

Angela did a wonderful job caring for my senior pup! She is kind and attentive and made sure that Elsie had a great stay. I would book with her again when the opportunity presents!

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Sitter Profile Image: Christine L.
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Christine L.
$70
total per night
4 years of experience
Berkeley, CA, 94709

About: I am compassionate about dogs and truly want them to enjoy themselves in my home. As an animal shelter foster volunteer, I am particularly experienced in helping shy dogs relax! I WFH from Monday to Friday, so I provide breakfast and a AM walk just before I start my work day. During the work day, I provide potty breaks in my private, fully fenced yard. After work, I can provide a PM walk, dinner, and evening cuddles! Your pup will have my 15lb dog as a buddy during the day while I WFH. They have access to a fully fenced private backyard to play and sunbathe. Our home is focused on providing a calm and peaceful environment for your pup to relax and enjoy.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Monica is the best! She couldn’t have been more welcoming. My dog clearly loved Monica’s family and her dog. They went on daily walks and played in the yard at home. Just perfect. Many thanks!

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Greta N.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Banksy had an amazing time at Luna's and loved playing with Jim. I felt extremely comfortable leaving Banksy with Luna, based on the questions she asked about Banksy, her attention to detail about his needs and safety, and just her kind warm personality! I loved the pictures each day. I wholeheartedly recommend Luna and will definitely be having her watch Banksy again!

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Vanessa L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Archie had another great stay with Catherine and Kizmet! He's well taken care of and I know he's in good hands.

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Danny S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I can tell Sybil had a great time because when it was time to go she curled up in Maria's lap and didn't want to leave 😅. Maria clearly has a way with dogs and my pup had a great time playing with her son as well. Thanks Maria!

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Katie W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Knowing Ava can be cautious and selective in befriending other dogs, Julieth made sure Ava and another dog who was staying with her arranged a meet-and-greet beforehand and monitored their interactions during their stay. Thanks Julieth for helping Ava out with her first stay with you - including taking her to Point Isabel where she loves and getting peanut butter (which I forgot to bring) to hide her meds!

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Seon Joo K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Radha and her family take excellent care of my dog! They also have an amazing backyard for pups to run around in. She is communicative, sends lots of pictures, and seems to genuinely love/care for animals.

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Emma L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Abigail went above and beyond to care for our two dogs while we were away for 2 weeks. We have two dogs in very different life stages (one is elderly and required medication and one is young and highly energetic). She catered to them both perfectly and sent updates everyday while we were away. We have the upmost confidence in Abigail, she is genuinely kind and attentive. Couldn’t recommend her enough!

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Alexandra K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We had such a wonderful experience leaving our dog with Kate! Kate sent daily pictures and updates, so we never had to worry about how our pup was doing; we could actually relax and enjoy our vacation, knowing she was in such caring hands. Kate's own dog, Rootie, is the sweetest thing, adorable, and so well-behaved, which says a lot about the loving environment she provides. It's clear that dogs are happy and comfortable in her care. We're so glad we got to meet Kate and sweet Rootie, and we'll definitely be knocking on their door again the next time we travel. Highly recommend!

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Ozge Y.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

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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K P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Tosca and Marco are the best! Our energetic and playful 2-year old cavapoo sprints into their house whenever we drop her off for daycare or boarding. She recently stayed with them for just over a week while we were out of town, and it was so clear that they treated her with as much love and attention as their own dogs. We’re so grateful for them!

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Emily K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Yagmur and her partner took excellent care of my special needs dog. The steps up to their apartment were a bit challenging for him, but they managed him beautifully. I am so appreciative of the care that provided to him.

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Andrea S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Luna did a great job with my elderly golden retriever. Keeping her happy and relaxed! Definitely going to have her watch my pup again!

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Sam C.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Another great stay with Lisa and Andy! Rusty got a lot of great playtime and was so excited to return :)

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Tymon M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Lulu had a wonderful stay with Babette. Babette sent regular updates and photos and found ways to keep Lulu entertained over a rainy few days. She was very caring and attentive and made me feel very at ease during Lulu's first stay. We will definitely have Lulu stay with Babette again in future!

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Tanya B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Our dog loves hanging at Lucas's house, he gets excited even as soon as we turn on his street. He's well taken care of and happy there and has been for years during our family vacations.

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Jill K.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Susan and her family were wonderful pet sitters for our adult poodle, Astro. We received photos regularly of walks and playtime and she checked in when he wasn’t eating at first (normal for him when we go away). I could tell that he was comfortable and happy in their home, which always provides peace of mind when we are out of town. Susan was also flexible, communicative, and understanding when our flight was delayed and we were late to pick him up. I would highly recommend her to provide a loving temporary home for your pet!

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Amy D.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Sooo soo happy I met Beverley! My chihuahua had a great time on her vacation and even made a couple of friends. ☺️

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Faye H.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Hannah is responsive, thoughtful, flexible and caring! We left our dog with Hannah right after our dog experienced some minor medical issues, and we were put at ease knowing that Hannah was caring for her. Our pup came home happy and healthy. Will absolutely book her again!

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Liz M.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Grim had a bunch of fun staying with Daniel for a couple days, and Daniel did a great job of keeping me updated with how Grim was doing.

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Erik L.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

MJ took such good care of Ollie, he was so happy and calm when I picked him up. He even went on a hike! I'm impressed with my little old man. She sent a lot of pictures and he looked very happy and relaxed. Thank you MJ!

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Jessica G.
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As of Jun 2026, 5,270 sitters provided dog boarding in Kensington. 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.

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Sitters who provide dog boarding in Kensington have an average of 17 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 10 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 Kensington.

Rover makes it easy to find Kensington 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:

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There are 5,270 dog boarding sitters in Kensington on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Kensington, 93% of sitters offer daily exercise, 94% offer medication administration, and 89% 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.

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