Dog Boarding McClymonds

“Matthew & VJ took excellent care of my little cuddle bug Roux. He was actually smiling in all the photos. I felt so much ease leaving him there and they communicate & send pics of him all night. Will definitely use again.”

Recie M.

“Spunky did a trial overnight stay and Joann was super sweet and welcoming! I got regular updates, photos, and could tell that my dog was truly comfortable and well cared for.”

Lainy M.

“Derrick took such great care of Roux Roux! 🐾💛 He stayed on top of his medication and feeding schedule, walked him daily, and gave him lots of love and cuddles. He also sent plenty of pictures and updates, which really put me at ease, especially since this was Roux’s first time staying with him. I felt confident knowing Roux was in such good hands. I would definitely recommend Derrick and will absolutely book with him again!”

Recie M.

“Alexandra was great at communicating and following instructions we left for our pup. We got daily updates and she answered any and all questions quickly and with care. Would definitely re-book!”

Jocelyn B.

“After moving to Alameda, we feel so incredibly lucky to have found Megan and Jenny to care for our 12-year-old golden retriever. We had a big family event involving multiple nights away, and were so concerned about finding a great person to leave her with. Belle's stay went flawlessly and we so appreciated receiving updates. Belle was treated like a princess and came home so happy!!”

Terry G.

“Albina was great with Doug. She kept me updated with messages and photos, which I appreciated. Doug seemed happy and well-cared for when I picked him up. Would definitely book with her again.”

Derek W.

“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!)”

Rosalie M.

“Lee is incredible! We boarded our dog Mochi with her for two weeks while we traveled, and Lee took wonderful care of her. Mochi can be nervous around new people and dogs, and Lee made sure she was comfortable and safe in her care. Lee is also super communicative and responsive, and easy to work with. Would definitely recommend her!”

Julianne Q.

“Maia was wonderful with Mishka. I can tell she is very thorough and took great care of him. She also sent me updates and lots of pics everyday without me asking for them first. I know Mishka was in good hands with her and will def use her again. She’s also very flexible with drop off and pick up and has great communication.”

Belle W.

“My dog Buddy has experienced anxiety and depression in the past when boarding him. I prefer to have him taken care of at home so was a bit worried about taking him somewhere else. Noni’s place was perfect. She has dogs of her own and it is obvious she is caring and very sensitive when opening g her place up to other dogs. Buddy love his stay and Noni made sure to send pictures and videos everyday and in each one I could tell Buddy was in great hands. Noni was on top of communicating about pick up and drop off as well as what I needed to bring. Absolutely stellar experience for both Buddy and I. Thank you Noni.”

Elizabeth M.

“Yeon Soo was a fantastic pet sitter. Her communication style was perfect for us, frequent and with lots of updates, pics, and videos. It really helped us with missing Miri while we were on vacation. We would 100% rebook with her in the future.”

Jimmy J.

“Fantastic! Our little guy felt super comfortable the entire time and was very happy. Jeff and Beth were super communicative and easy to work with. They are a lovely family who took care of Memphis as a family member”

Mrunalini P.

“Kristen is wonderful! She was a life saver agreeing to care for our pup Frances on short notice and set up a last minute meet and greet beforehand. Seeing her own two happy and adorable dogs, I totally trusted her with Frances, and she did not disappoint! She was very communicative throughout the weekend, sending updates each morning and evening with photos, which was so reassuring. Thank you so much, Kristen!!!”

Annabel U.

“Sarah was an absolute rockstar. Our dog is a large doberman-staffy mix who came to us with isolation distress and dog-selective reactivity, so it has been quite difficult to find competent care for him when we go out of town. Sarah was so kind to our boy, took him on daily adventures, and gave him the best care we could hope for. This weekend was the most confident we have felt about leaving our dog in someone else's care in the two years that we have had him, and that peace of mind allowed us to genuinely enjoy our trip. Our dog was so relaxed and comfortable at pickup that he had to be convinced to leave. Sarah is a sitter who both truly enjoys animals and intricately understands how to meet their needs. I would highly recommend Sarah's services and would certainly hire her again without hesitation.”

Liam A.

“Stephanie was so great with our (very) anxious senior dog. Lots of enrichment activities and walks, and very patient, with excellent communication and a relaxed, knowledgeable vibe.”

Sundari J.

“Josephine was great! She gave so much love and care to my pup. And she was very communicative and provided pictures and updates every day. I felt that our dog was really well taken care of. Would definitely use her again!”

Jennifer F.

“The only difficult part of writing this review is finding enough good things to say about Bobby. Every interaction, from our first communication to picking up Puck after his stay, conveyed warmth, canine knowledge, and professionalism. Puck is a rescue with some serious PTSD and social anxiety, so in our initial conversation with Bobby we discussed whether his rescue, River, would get along well with Puck. He assured us of River’s gentle nature in language that conveyed an excellent understanding of canine personalities and interactions, and we felt comfortable going ahead with a meet and greet. River was just as Bobby described, and Puck was shy as always but clearly not panicked or overly anxious . . . River’s easy vibe comforted him. My husband and I really liked Bobby, so we went ahead with scheduling the 5 day stay. We left in confidence when we dropped Puck off, and in the following days received regular updates and photos. I love that Bobby is so affectionate with the dogs; there is a lot of love there, and it shows in the demeanor of Puck and River. Puck seemed to quickly learn that he could curl up and snuggle with Bobby whenever he wanted, earning a “He’s a snugglebug” comment from Bobby . . . . yup, that’s what everyone calls him lol. When we picked up Puck, he was of course delirious with joy to see us, but not overcome with nervousness or anxiety. We could see that he had developed a relationship with Bobby, and that he felt safe and loved. When we arrived home, he slipped right back into normal routines without needing decompression time. Thank you, Bobby, for providing Puck with a warm and loving home-away-from-home, and for the priceless experience of positive socializing with River . . . . we will be reaching out again in the future when we have travel plans.”

Jeanne B.

About: I'm based in downtown Oakland and am available to walk (30 or 60 minutes), sit, and/or board any day of the week at this time. I'm experienced with senior dogs, puppies, dogs of various sizes and temperaments, as well medicated pets. I work part time from home with considerable flexibility in my schedule. Dogs have been a part of my life since I raised and trained Herman, a Rottweiler, from puppyhood while I was in high school. As an adult, I fostered Jedi, a Pittie–Boxer mix, for a year and shared eight wonderful years caring for Frankie, my beloved senior puggle, with my partner. Although Jedi and Frankie have recently passed and are now foraging and feasting in heaven, I remain an honorary step-parent to several dogs. Friends have trusted me to walk and care for Esco, a Frenchie–Pittie and lovable bundle of nerves; Mort the pug, an adorable narcissist; Pretzel, a German Shepherd who can outrun and outsmart anyone at the dog park; and Ryordan, a sweet, snaggle-toothed senior Chihuahua. These experiences have made me comfortable caring for dogs of different sizes, ages, energy levels, and temperaments—including anxious and senior pups. I take their walks, meals, playtime, comfort, and naps as seriously as my own. I would love the opportunity to give your pup plenty of attentive, dependable care—and, experience suggests, they’ll soon love me back. I currently have considerable autonomy in my schedule. I'm available to walk, care for, or keep your pup company anytime after 10 AM most days. I live on the ground floor of a Victorian and have small fenced backyard where your dog can sniff around, play, and catch some rays.

“Kassie did an amazing job watching Bowser overnight at her place! From start to finish, she made boarding him so seamless and stress-free. She was wonderfully communicative and sent regular photo updates, which gave me complete peace of mind while I was away. She took exceptional care of him—keeping him on his regular feeding schedule, taking him on great walks, and making sure he had plenty of playtime, attention, treats, and toys in her home. Bowser was relaxed, super happy, and clearly felt right at home with her. I couldn’t have asked for a better boarding experience. I would definitely have Kassie watch him again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring, trustworthy sitter!”

Karan K.

“We all want peace of mind when we are away from our furry family members. I had no doubt that our Yoda was in good hands with Patrick and Sophie! It was the first time we'd been separated from Yoda in 6 years.. Patrick made it work for everyone! He even sent photos and video while we were away! He is a dog sitting Angel.”

Jennifer R.