Dog Boarding in Lake Merritt, Oakland
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“I was nervous about leaving my puppy for the first time and lee made it so easy and smooth. Billie had an amazing time and Lee put my mind at ease by sending me lots of videos and pictures. She's a great communicator and so clearly loves the puppies.”
“Alex kept my golden retriever for a week and left me feeling GREAT about the boarding. From the daily pix & videos, it seemed that Alex integrated Mika into her family life completely, even having her at their backyard easter egg hunt! Mika got lots of play time & tons of petting, played with her daughters at the playground across the street, and did her napping right under Alex's feet when she was working. Such a great feeling to know your dog is well cared for when away. Thanks so much Alex!”
“Finn had such a good time at Vanessa’s. He was safe and well cared for and we are very appreciative!”
“As always Megan and Jenny were incredible with my Sunny girl—even took her on last minute! So thankful we have found them. Sunny always comes home happy and tired ❤️”
“Andrea does an amazing job making sure our dog feels comfortable! She also sends daily updates and pictures, which we love. Our dog also loves playtime with her dogs!”
“Thank you to Karen for a wonderful stay. Yoshi really appreciates her and so do we. We received photos and details about their activities every day and he was very happy when we picked him up. Karen is a straight shooter who will tell you what training may help with your dog. Thank you, Karen!”
“Isaac and Jordan were amazing. They sent a good amount of updates and made sure Nemo felt right at home. I look forward to having them watch Nemo again!”
“Our Frenchie couldn’t have been happier with them. They periodically texted with updates and sent lots of photos through the day. We profoundly appreciate their flexibility with our last minute and weird schedule. We look forward to using them in the future.”
“Lilly was great and took wonderful care of our sweet pup! We had to find last minute accommodations for Jade and Lilly helped to ease some of my worries by doing a meet and greet beforehand, as well as help coordinate with our friend for pick ups and drop offs. Very thankful and appreciative!”
“Albina was very communicative and sent photos every day showing our pups on their adventures together as well as just hanging out at home. They were very well taken care of and in perfect condition when we picked them up. We will definitely be using her services again in the future.”
“It was really lovely meeting Anthony, Nikita, and Mia. They were responsive, flexible, and provided status updates with photos throughout Caramello's stay with them. They have a peaceful, relaxing, and playful environment - which suited Caramello really well! He was super happy at pick up and we look forward to booking with Anthony and Nikita again in the future!”
“Jennifer was so wonderful with our dog! We really appreciate that she sends lots of photos and videos. In fact, we can tell that our dog really misses her so we’re looking forward to using Jennifer again for our next trips!”
“Her and her partner are excellent they took my pup in and she was so happy playing with their pups thank you guys and if I need people to watch my do I will always request yall.”
“Kristen and Ryan were very welcoming of our pup! They were understanding of her nuances and helped her adjust to a new environment fast. They have a nice spacious home with a big backyard that our dog loved relaxing in. Kristen and Ryan were very communicative throughout the stay and sent daily updates with photos. 100% recommend!”
“Eiko is always amazing! I can’t say enough about her. She treats Kai like her own which gives me peace of mind when I need someone reliable while I travel.”
“Bailey had a great time, with plenty of activity, playing with other dos, and chilling out. We were pleased to received regular reports with photos. We have already booked Kit Jon for our next trip.”
“Karen was absolutely amazing with our dog Bennett! We’ve never had such a kind and caring pet sitter that we trusted so easily! We received frequent updates and never had any doubt about the level of care our dog was receiving! I 100% recommend Karen and will definitely book again whenever we need a reliable sitter!”
“Incredible sitter. Tara took really great care of Hank and was super communicative with pictures and updates. We will absolutely be booking with Tara again.”
“Kelly is truly a rare gem. We were so lucky to find her on Rover. Having a puppy with true separation anxiety requires suspending absences. Knowing Kelly will never leave Nino alone is so comforting. She’s also great with regular updates and pictures which we appreciate so much. Thank you for taking such amazing care of Nino!”
“Mary did such a fantastic job watching our pup for a week and a half while we were out of the country! Our pup has some specific needs so I was nervous but Mary was so sweet and patient with our pup. The photo updates made it easy to enjoy our vacation. I’d recommend Mary for anyone obsessed with their dogs.”
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Lee J.
“I was nervous about leaving my puppy for the first time and lee made it so easy and smooth. Billie had an amazing time and Lee put my mind at ease by sending me lots of videos and pictures. She's a great communicator and so clearly loves the puppies.”
Alexandra O.
“Alex kept my golden retriever for a week and left me feeling GREAT about the boarding. From the daily pix & videos, it seemed that Alex integrated Mika into her family life completely, even having her at their backyard easter egg hunt! Mika got lots of play time & tons of petting, played with her daughters at the playground across the street, and did her napping right under Alex's feet when she was working. Such a great feeling to know your dog is well cared for when away. Thanks so much Alex!”
Vanessa J.
“Finn had such a good time at Vanessa’s. He was safe and well cared for and we are very appreciative!”
Megan & Jenny R.
“As always Megan and Jenny were incredible with my Sunny girl—even took her on last minute! So thankful we have found them. Sunny always comes home happy and tired ❤️”
Andrea L.
“Andrea does an amazing job making sure our dog feels comfortable! She also sends daily updates and pictures, which we love. Our dog also loves playtime with her dogs!”
Karen M.
“Thank you to Karen for a wonderful stay. Yoshi really appreciates her and so do we. We received photos and details about their activities every day and he was very happy when we picked him up. Karen is a straight shooter who will tell you what training may help with your dog. Thank you, Karen!”
Isaac & Jordan S.
“Isaac and Jordan were amazing. They sent a good amount of updates and made sure Nemo felt right at home. I look forward to having them watch Nemo again!”
Jeff & Beth K.
“Our Frenchie couldn’t have been happier with them. They periodically texted with updates and sent lots of photos through the day. We profoundly appreciate their flexibility with our last minute and weird schedule. We look forward to using them in the future.”
Lilly R.
“Lilly was great and took wonderful care of our sweet pup! We had to find last minute accommodations for Jade and Lilly helped to ease some of my worries by doing a meet and greet beforehand, as well as help coordinate with our friend for pick ups and drop offs. Very thankful and appreciative!”
Albina G.
“Albina was very communicative and sent photos every day showing our pups on their adventures together as well as just hanging out at home. They were very well taken care of and in perfect condition when we picked them up. We will definitely be using her services again in the future.”
Anthony A.
“It was really lovely meeting Anthony, Nikita, and Mia. They were responsive, flexible, and provided status updates with photos throughout Caramello's stay with them. They have a peaceful, relaxing, and playful environment - which suited Caramello really well! He was super happy at pick up and we look forward to booking with Anthony and Nikita again in the future!”
Jennifer L.
“Jennifer was so wonderful with our dog! We really appreciate that she sends lots of photos and videos. In fact, we can tell that our dog really misses her so we’re looking forward to using Jennifer again for our next trips!”
Alexis S.
“Her and her partner are excellent they took my pup in and she was so happy playing with their pups thank you guys and if I need people to watch my do I will always request yall.”
Kristen & Ryan C.
“Kristen and Ryan were very welcoming of our pup! They were understanding of her nuances and helped her adjust to a new environment fast. They have a nice spacious home with a big backyard that our dog loved relaxing in. Kristen and Ryan were very communicative throughout the stay and sent daily updates with photos. 100% recommend!”
Eiko S.
“Eiko is always amazing! I can’t say enough about her. She treats Kai like her own which gives me peace of mind when I need someone reliable while I travel.”
Kit Jon S.
“Bailey had a great time, with plenty of activity, playing with other dos, and chilling out. We were pleased to received regular reports with photos. We have already booked Kit Jon for our next trip.”
Karen & Hisako N.
“Karen was absolutely amazing with our dog Bennett! We’ve never had such a kind and caring pet sitter that we trusted so easily! We received frequent updates and never had any doubt about the level of care our dog was receiving! I 100% recommend Karen and will definitely book again whenever we need a reliable sitter!”
Tara Dawn A.
“Incredible sitter. Tara took really great care of Hank and was super communicative with pictures and updates. We will absolutely be booking with Tara again.”
Kelly L.
“Kelly is truly a rare gem. We were so lucky to find her on Rover. Having a puppy with true separation anxiety requires suspending absences. Knowing Kelly will never leave Nino alone is so comforting. She’s also great with regular updates and pictures which we appreciate so much. Thank you for taking such amazing care of Nino!”
Mary C.
“Mary did such a fantastic job watching our pup for a week and a half while we were out of the country! Our pup has some specific needs so I was nervous but Mary was so sweet and patient with our pup. The photo updates made it easy to enjoy our vacation. I’d recommend Mary for anyone obsessed with their dogs.”
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Typically, dog boarding sitters on Rover respond in under an hour, so you should be matched with the perfect sitter for you and your dog in no time!
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 Lake Merritt.
Rover makes it easy to find Lake Merritt 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
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your dog boarding sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your dog boarding sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your dog boarding service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.
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