Dog Boarding La Jolla
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“I don’t have enough good things to say about Yating! She has an amazing environment for cats, and did an even better job communicating and making my cats feeling safe and loved in an otherwise very stressful time for them. Having her watch my girls saved me a ton of stress and I can’t recommend her enough.”
“Yue is great with my dog Murphy. Murphy can get a little anxious but Yue is great with him. She takes him on lots of walks and they have lots of cuddles. I feel very comfortable leaving Murphy with Yue and would recommend her to anyone looking for a dependable dog sitter!”
“Emily & Steven we're absolutely amazing! They were incredibly accommodating with any instructions we had for taking care of Messi and always provided us with regular status updates on how he was doing. Messi seemed to be very comfortable at their place and we will absolutely be reaching out again in the future :) could not recommend this family enough!”
“We had a great experience with Amy. She cared so much about our pet. She was so nice. She regularly sent pictures of Louie to make sure that he is fine and having fun. Definitely we’ll choose her for the next time as well.”
“Esmeralda (and her fiancé and dalmation!) always make it such a great stay for my dog Kya. Esmeralda is great with communication and flexibility, and Kya is kept so happy with lots of walks and attention :)”
About: I had dogs throughout my life and taken care of many breeds.I’m a retired paramedic for San Diego my background in medicine 27 years which can be applied to animals. Very aware of sickness, diseases or injuries. I will also come to your home where the animals will feel more secure and in their comfort zone. I work with Sharp hospital and teach advanced life support to doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, nurse practitioners through out the week so I will need to know ahead to schedule. I have a very strong bond with all animals and a lot of patience.. My apartment will work for individual animals they have a fenced yard for the home owners so this is where coming to your home more suitable for pets wellbeing. I do feel it’s a better environment to come to the home of the pet. They feel more comfortable and secure…the familiar surroundings are make it more acceptable.
“We had a great experience with Yangjian! He watched our dog at his home while we were out of town and took amazing care of him. He sent regular photos and videos, and our pup looked happy, relaxed, and totally at ease the whole time. Communication was easy and friendly, and our dog came home calm and well cared for. We’d definitely book with him again — highly recommend! 🐾😊”
“Takako and her husband were amazing! This was my first time leaving Gracie and they made me feel so comfortable about everything. I received daily updates and photos from Takako and they took such good care of Gracie. It was so easy to coordinate with them. I will definitely have them watch Gracie again in the future. I highly recommend!!”
“Ben and his wife were absolutely AMAZING with my dog Kobi! They took in Kobi like she was their own. They got to know her quirky personality and loved her for it. They found things she enjoys doing the most (walks on the beach, digging in the sand) and took her to do those favorite activities every day. I’m sure Kobi had an even better vacation than I did! They made me feel at ease by sending several daily updates including pics and videos. They listened to all of my concerns from the very beginning and made sure to respect and follow all of my care requests. They even met us before my trip for a meet and greet to make sure we were a good fit. Outstanding care provided by wonderful people and I will definitely be using Ben’s services in the future. Thank you so so much. Kobi misses you already!”
“I would leave 6 stars if I could. Luciane took good care of our puppies, who were clearly very well loved during their stay. Booking was easy, communication was great, and the photos she sent were absolutely heartwarming. She had treats and toys and puzzles for the dogs... I couldn't recommend her enough. Thank you so much!”
“thank you, Anna for your care of Sadie! We got great uodates with photos, all instructions were followed, and everything went very smooth! Sadie seems excited to go back and enjoy the big yard again :)”
“We were very happy with the care provided by Nicolette, Lee and Oliver. We received daily photos and updates about our dog, Zoey. We felt Zoey was welcomed into their home and treated as a guest, with notable attention to her details.”
“I'm the owner of a dramatic, sensitive, French bulldog whom I've never left with anyone besides select family and friends. Long story short, Rebecca and Raul are now Manny's new family! They took 5 star care of him- he was attached to Rebecca's side when I came to pick him up! I highly recommend Rebecca and Raul to anyone who loves their fur baby as Rebecca and Raul will love them too! :)”
“Will was a total life saver this family vacation! My sitting plans fell through and will took my booking less than 24hrs in advance! He made me feel very confident in his pet sitting skills with his past vet tech knowledge and great attitude. He was so courteous with me checking in on my Frankie. His home has a great set up for animals! I joke I had a vacation and so did my dog lol Frankie really enjoyed his time with Will, and I really enjoyed my vacation knowing Frankie was being truly cared for.”
“Michaela was awesome! She was super quick to respond and always checked in and sent lots of photos! She followed all our instructions and made us feel like our dog was in a safe place. I would book again for sure! Thanks.”
“Sean did a great job with Huey. It’s such a good feeling to know we have someone we can trust for our next trip. He had Huey for 9 days and everyday was consistently great with communications, walks, and keeping Huey busy with activities. Huey got a lot of exercise and Sean having a front and back yard was a huge bonus!”
“Incredibly happy with this service. She had great respect for my dog and followed my instructions perfectly. I will 100% be using this service again in the future.”
“Xóchitl was very thoughtful and kind. She took care of our pup for two nights and made sure that she was adjusting well in a new environment. Looks like she got comfortable with Xóchitl quickly and had a good time. Highly recommend!”
The median cost per night for dog boarding in La Jolla is $63
Dog parents share their Rover experiences - La Jolla
Esme took care of my dog Kobe for a week, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. She and her partner were incredibly responsive from the very first message and made Kobe feel right at home. I especially loved the daily updates and photos she sent, it made being away so much easier knowing he was happy and well cared for. Kobe and her dog Fergusson clearly had a great time together. I’ll definitely be boarding Kobe with Esme again and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy, caring sitter!
Diana was so wonderful with Benny while I was out of town for a few nights! She sent photos and videos, and it made me so happy to see how much fun he was having and how comfortable he was with her. You could tell he really loved her! It gave me so much peace of mind knowing he was being so well cared for. I would absolutely book with her again. Thank you, Diana! ❤️
If i could give 1000 stars i would. Kayla is the kind of dog sitter where you don't feel guilty leaving your little fur baby at home because you know they're in the best of hands. We got photos and videos all weekend long, and they treated him like a little prince with treats and walks and snuggles the whole time. Our dog is older and she asked so many questions and met up with us beforehand to make sure she knew all the little details about his routine and what he liked/didn't like. We felt so confident that he'd be safe and happy while we were away. We will absolutely be calling Kayla next time we go out of town. There's no one we'd rather watch our little old man <3
Conner & Lindsay were/are amazing!! We were initially super hesitant about going through Rover, as we have always had family take care of our dog in the past, but with a recent move, that option was no longer available for us. We spent a lot of time going through rover profiles and looking for families/sitters that felt like they could be a good fit. We met with a few families/sitters before, but Rhea took to Conner and Lindsay right away and we knew it was right. They had such good energy and it shined right when we met them - and Rhea knew it too:) All throughout out trip Conner & Lindsey kept us updated and sent us pictures of all their adventures with Rhea. She truly looked so happy and that made our trip. They really spoiled her and we are so appreciative of them!! So grateful that we've found Rhea's new besties!! <3
Alex and Annie were great! They were communicative and super attentive to our dog’s special needs at the moment as she’s recovering from surgery. We appreciated all the photos and videos while we were traveling, it gave us peace of mind. We loved having Alex and Annie take care of Fluff and have already booked another stay with them!
Jordan was incredible! She took my dog around with her and sent the cutest photos! I was able to fully enjoy my trip because I immediately felt so comfortable with her and secure knowing that my dog was in loving and capable hands! I can’t recommend her highly enough!
Jen is so awesome. 100/10 would recommend. I was going away on a trip last minute and needed someone to watch my sick dog, and she SAVED me. She treated my dog like her own, sent me updates with photos, videos, little summaries, and it made me feel so much better. She also has a sweet dog of her own who is now my dogs new best friend. Thank you Jen!!!
Julia took such great care of Jewmee, and I could tell how happy and comfortable Jewmee was when she came home. Julia was very attentive and sent me lots of photos, updates every day, which gave me so much peace of mind while I was away. I feel very lucky to have found someone as caring, responsible, and dependable as Julia. We’ve already booked Jewmee’s next stay with her, and I’m so happy knowing she’ll be in such good hands again.
Julia was a godsend for me and my precious Millie. I was stuck last minute and needed dog boarding and she was super responsive, kind and welcoming to Millie. Outstanding experience as I received dozen of pictures everyday of all their funtivities. She even gave her a bath right before pick up! 5 stars isn’t enough!!!
Very grateful to have found Emma! She was so gentle, kind, and attentive with my cavapoo. She has a calming presence and space — my dog ran right up to her when I dropped him off and I didn’t have to worry at all leaving him with her. Very communicative daily with pics too :) thanks Emma!
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
The average cost of Dog Boarding in La Jolla is $54 per night as of November 2026. Most bookings cost between $32 and $83 per night. On Rover, 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 November 2026, there are 4,393 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across La Jolla. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.
If you would like updates while you’re away, you can discuss with your sitter how many or how frequent you’d like those updates to be. The Rover app allows sitters to send photos, videos, and messages about your pet, including how many pee or poop breaks occurred. You can message your sitter at any time through the app and our support team is available 24/7 by email or chat if you have concerns.
The personalized, in-home nature of pet care through Rover can mean more individual attention for your pet.
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.
96% of sitters in La Jolla 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 La Jolla home-away-from-home, we recommend 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 La Jolla.
Tip: You can upload your dog’s routine and medical info directly onto their profile so your sitter always has the details at their fingertips.
Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in La Jolla. On Rover:
- 88% of sitters can help with special care needs
- 93% can help with giving oral medications or injections
- 96% can help with daily exercise
You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.
Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.
You and your La Jolla 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 Rover Guarantee, 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 Rover's Trust & Safety page.
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.
Adding another pup to the pack? Most sitters and walkers offer a reduced rate for additional dogs. You’ll find these exact rates listed under the "Services" tab on any sitter's profile. Since every dog is unique, final pricing may vary depending on the level of care required.
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