Dog Boarding in Lakewide, Oakland, CA

“Daniel loves staying over at Lee’s place! There are always other nice pups to play with, and he still gets plenty of individual attention and cuddle time 💕”

Melanie W.

“Alex took very great care of our dog while my partner and I have to both be away for a week. My dog has rarely been with sitters and is very nervous around new people. Alex has been great at accommodating all of my dog’s needs, and have a great environment to make my dog feels as comfortable as she can. Alex is very prompt with communication, and provided daily picture/video and detailed updates of my dog. Alex has a ton of experience with dogs so I would definitely leave my dog in her care again.”

Sharon L.

“Isaac and Jordan were fantastic! I have a very old dog and they took great care of him and provided photos every day that they had him. Would recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable loving dog sitter!”

Natalie J.

“Zoey had a great time with Muriel and she felt right at home! We really appreciate that she took the time to get to know her before the stay and took her on walks and followed her routine :) will definitely have Zoey stay with Muriel again!”

Shelley C.

“Megan and Jenny were amazing! They watched our dog, Beni, while we were out of the country for over two weeks for vacation and sent us daily, adorable, photo updates of him relaxing and playing with the other dogs that overlapped with his stay. He came back happy and healthy and seemed to have the best time. We were joking that he got to go on a vacation too! Will definitely book them to watch Beni again.”

Michelle S.

“Gyasi was amazing. He's so kind, responsive, and gave me great updates. Manuka loved him! I will definitely book with him again. Highly recommend!”

dom g.

About: I’m a Fear Free Certified Professional, currently studying animal behavior. I’ve been running my own home based doggy daycare and boarding house for four years. My care is crate-free (unless that's what your pup's preferred at-home routine is,) with regular group outings to trails and the beach. I live in a two level home where the entire downstairs and fenced backyard are just for the dogs! It’s colorfully set up as the coolest doggie social club, but the pups are welcome throughout both levels of the home. They are never forcibly isolated and almost always prefer to be close to wherever I am. I keep my client list small and personal—almost all of my dogs have been with me for years. I don’t aim to pack the house; I aim to give the best experience possible for every dog and human involved. Even when clients start as one-offs, they usually stick around—because I strive to be a resource for dogs and their families. That’s why I call this place a home away from home. If you're interested, I invite you to come by for a meet and greet—see the space, meet me, and let me meet your little one. I look forward to being your dog’s new best friend! Canine care is my daily life. The dogs are with me throughout the day—whether we’re in the yard, around the house, or out on a trail. I structure my routine around their needs, with group outings, downtime, and a consistent rhythm. If my personal life calls me away, I have an amazing assistant Alaina who steps in. She also co-runs the daycare! I focus on keeping things consistent, calm, fun, and full of bonding—play, rest, outdoor time, and enrichment are all part of the daily rhythm. Outside of daycare hours, the space functions as our home too, so dogs experience a relaxed, real-life environment, not a facility. I send updates, pictures, and videos throughout the day.

“Rachel is a terrific dog sitter! She is very responsive and communicative, and my dog had a great time with her and her dog. I appreciated the photos and videos of their beautiful hikes and play time.”

Sabrina S.

“Baxter had a great first stay with Kristen and Ryan! He took advantage of various comfy lounging spots in their home as well as sunbathing in their backyard. Baxter was in great shape when I returned. Kristin and Ryan are very friendly and kind, and their communications were clear throughout. I received updates with pictures at least once a day, as requested. I greatly appreciated their flexibility to extend Baxter's stay a bit and coordinate a different pickup arrangement when my trip plans changed. I would certainly book with them again!”

Jennifer K.

“Tara was super kind and accommodating to me and my dog, Frieda had just had surgery and was in a vulnerable place and Tara was communicative and worked with me last minute to make sure to Frieda got the care she needed. Very grateful for your kindness and great care!💛”

Melanie H.

“Vanessa was so kind and careful with our pup Gumbo! We were extra nervous because we had to leave him with her for two weeks while he recovered from an injury. Following our vet’s instructions, she gave him his meds, restricted his activity, carried him up and down the stairs, and provided so much loving care. And she sent us lots of updates! Her pup Robin is so sweet too. We’re looking forward to Gumbo’s next stay with them.”

Bailey K.

“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.”

Victor A S.

“Returned to a very happy pup! Received photos and updates often while I was away and all the planning and coordination was easy peasy. Hope to see Karen and Hisako again when the need arises. Very sweet people.”

Cait M.

“Melina was great! I really appreciated the proactive communications and updates during Zeke’s stay. He was well cared for and a happy camper upon his return.”

Cindy C.

“Sharon was wonderful. She was very understanding of my dogs separation anxiety and really went out of her way to make sure he was able to settle. Sent lots of photos and updates!”

Emily M.

“Marlene and her family were absolutely amazing! We left Bean with them for 12 days while we were out of the country, and had such peace of mind knowing how lovingly he was being cared for. They sent regular updates and we could tell Bean was genuinely happy being with them. He grew very attached and close to them. We will definitely reach out to Marlene to care for Bean again.”

Meghna M.

“Mariola is such a sweetheart. She is great at communicating and our pups look like they had the best time with her. Mariola sent us pics everyday and let us know exactly how our dogs were doing. If we weren’t moving we would have Mariola be our Rover all the time!”

Matthew S.

“Erika was AMAZING!!!! She sent me lovely updates and pictures of Bentley while we were away. Bentley was happy and jumping when I picked him up so I am confident he had a great time with Erika and sweet pea! :) Thank you so much for taking care of our baby!!! We will definitely book with her again!!”

Aleena H.

“Mary is wonderful! We recently adopted our dog from a shelter and he has some separation anxiety, so we weren't sure how his first overnight stay would go, but Mary's patient and thoughtful approach helped him feel comfortable quickly. We appreciated that she set up a meet & greet with her dog in advance, and then was in touch throughout his stay. We'll be sure to book Mary in the future.”

Brittany C.

“Inkoo was incredible with our dog Koda. He had the time of his life with her and her dog Freya, who he instantly bonded with. It was our first time being away from our new pup and Inkoo was diligent and very communicative, providing updates on any changes or questions, and sharing sweet photos throughout the week. It was a relief to know he was in such good caring hands. I can’t recommend her highly enough!”

Jennifer S.