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Sitter Profile Image: Mila L.
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Mila L.
$98
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 14 reviews
3 repeat clients
20 years of experience
San Rafael, CA, 94901

“Wonderful sitter! Took great care of Scout and kept me updated with photos/videos. Scout went on fun hikes and looked so happy and well cared for the entire time. Highly recommend!”

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Jonelle P.
Sitter Profile Image: Claudia L.
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Claudia L.
$77
total per night
10 years of experience
San Rafael, CA, 94903

About: I’m attentive, patient, and happy to adapt to each pet’s routine and personality. I’m comfortable caring for puppies and senior pets, and I’ll keep you updated so you can relax while your furry friend is in my care. I work remotely, so I have a flexible schedule and can give pets plenty of attention throughout the day. I can plan walks, playtime, and check-ins around their routine I follow each pet’s routine and their owner’s instructions, including feeding, walks, playtime, and any special care. I keep pets safe, comfortable, and cared for, and I send regular updates so you know how they’re doing.

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Juli L.
$89
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 37 reviews
13 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Richmond, CA, 94805

“Juli is so kind and warm and easy to work with! She was so sweet with our young dog Louise and at our meet/greet I was instantly comfortable leaving Louise with Juli in her lovely home and spacious yard. I deeply appreciated all the ways in which Juli expressed care and concern for, first and foremost, keeping Louise safe while in her care. Even though Louise barked and whined in her crate her first night away from home and was not the perfect guest I had hoped she would be, Juli was completely understanding and told me that it was totally normal, it's part of the boarding process, and not to worry at all. Juli is clearly a "dog person" and is someone you can feel totally safe leaving your precious pet with. We won't hesitate to ask Juli to board Louise again!”

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

“Ruby had the best time here! So grateful for Wenxin’s flexibility and kindness towards ruby! Will definitely book again in the future :) Thank you!! ❤️”

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Aylia Z.
Sitter Profile Image: Luna L.
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Luna L.
$111
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 9 reviews
3 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Richmond, CA, 94805

“Luna took great care of Ziggy. Her experience and kind nature was a great fit for our sensitive dog. Her dog, Jim, was very sweet and welcoming to Ziggy. Thank you again!”

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Diana C.
Sitter Profile Image: Kim M.
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Kim M.
$105
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 21 reviews
1 repeat client
20 years of experience
San Rafael, CA, 94901

“My dog wagged her tail from beginning to end. She loved going on off leash hikes in the trails right outside their door. Very friendly "dog people", just my kind of people.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Elizabeth P.
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Elizabeth P.
$105
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 6 reviews
1 repeat client
40 years of experience
San Rafael, CA, 94903

“Elizabeth did an amazing job boarding Tali for 2 weeks. She always responded to my texts very promptly and was flexible with my changing plans which really made a difference. Everything about her was trustworthy. And most importantly she clearly loved Tali and took great care of her which made my trip worry free. Tali was calm and happy and fully herself when I picked her up and in the days after. I would board her again with Elizabeth without any hesitation!!!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Christian D.
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Christian D.
$139
total per night
4 years of experience
Richmond, CA, 94801

About: I’ve taken care of my family’s pets all my life and have 2 dogs of my own. I worked as a Vet Technician for 4 years and now work relief shifts every once in a while. I am capable of going on long walks/hikes, cutting nails and giving medications. Evenings and weekends work best for me. I work Monday through Friday and get off at 4pm, so any time afterwards is best. I can be flexible on weekends. I will always have my eyes on your pets, keeping close to them whether hanging out inside, going on walks or being loose in the backyard.

Sitter Profile Image: Rudy R.
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Rudy R.
$105
total per night
2 years of experience
San Rafael, CA, 94901

About: I have taking of dogs for about to years of all kind. I love them. Neighbors have relied on me to take of there dogs. Hi, I work part time and I go to school over the weekdays.so, I’m free to take care of your dogs over the weekend, and during school breaks. I I live by myself in my apartment of a bedroom and a living room and there is a patio that I could walk with your dog or take him for a walk or just play with him. I really love dogs and I really want to have one, but I can’t at the moment because I don’t make that much money to have one.

Sitter Profile Image: Tula N.
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Tula N.
$133
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 6 reviews
5 years of experience
San Rafael, CA, 94901

“Tula provided boarding for my dog, Winnie. Would highly recommend Tula - she was communicative, provided daily check-in’s, and wonderful with my dog!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Dennis G.
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Dennis G.
$105
total per night
4.9 out of 5 stars
• 96 reviews
57 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Corte Madera, CA, 94925

“I have been leaving my 4 month old puppy with Dennis and Scout for daycare while I'm at work. She just loves it there, and is so happy to go, and so tired when she comes home. Dennis is a kind, skilled dog handler, and Scout is the "Camp Counselor" of dogs. Just a great place for my Izzy:)”

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Heidi Y.
Sitter Profile Image: John Paulo R.
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John Paulo R.
$60
total per night
5 years of experience
Hercules, CA, 94547

About: I’ve taken care of my puppy and have experienced training him since he was 8 weeks old and now he’s over 2 years old and very energetic and playful. I’ve also taken care of my cat and experienced administering medications through injection and orally when he got really sick. He’s now 5 years old and thriving. I work from home 3 times a week so I have flexibility and on the days I’m in office, I can still make time early morning or evening. We live in a single family home and have dog gates to separate cats and dogs as needed to give them safe spaces. We also have a fenced backyard so doggies can run and play catch.

Sitter Profile Image: Andrea S.
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Andrea S.
$105
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 4 reviews
3 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Larkspur, CA, 94939

About: Warm dog mom to a 13-year-old dachshund! I provide a structured, fun, and cozy environment with potty breaks every two hours and plenty of walks I'm home full time as I transition to my next job in the Bay Area. I can help with overnight stays, walks and general dog care! In my home, I provide a structured, cozy, and safe environment for pets. I have a small patio with no escape route, ensuring a secure outdoor space. When walking dogs, I’m highly aware of my surroundings to keep them protected at all times. I do not crate my own dog, but I’m happy to do so if that’s your preference. Every pup in my care receives the same love and attention my dog gets, regular potty breaks, and plenty of blankets to make them feel at home!

Sitter Profile Image: Adriana & Derek B.
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Adriana & Derek B.
$139
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 22 reviews
7 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Sausalito, CA, 94965

“Adriana was such a wonderful sitter for our dog Raffie! We received lots of daily updates and cute photos. Raffie loved all her walks and snuggles. We couldn’t be happier with the care she received and we will definitely be booking with Adriana again!”

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Raluca M.
Sitter Profile Image: Charlene M.
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Charlene M.
$78
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 290 reviews
184 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Richmond, CA, 94804

“My dog loves Charlene! Charlene is not only caring, experienced and knowledgeable, but watched Hoku closely altering me to his picky eater tendencies and sleepy head ways. She sends lots of photos and videos to let you know how your dog is doing. The setting is clean, and while there were several dogs, there appears to be lots of space. The house even has air conditioning (a plus during the hot weather - better conditions for the dog than me.) Although happy to see me on my return after four days, I could tell he was comfortable and happy. Thank you Charlene! Hoku will visit again.”

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Jo Ann I.
Sitter Profile Image: Jonathan L.
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Jonathan L.
$84
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 14 reviews
3 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Richmond, CA, 94804

“Such a great first dog sitting experience. Jonathan has such a calm and loving personality he was a perfect 4th of July dog sitter for my pup who can really struggle with fireworks. Very attentive sent photos daily of walks I will definitely reach out again and hope he is available”

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Doria R.
Sitter Profile Image: Ellen R.
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Ellen R.
$126
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 106 reviews
13 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Sausalito, CA, 94965

“Ellen is very skilled at what she does. I think she’s the Dog Whisperer of Marin. My small dog Gracie never gets along with other dogs, but was somehow able to under Ellen’s watch. I highly recommend Ellen!”

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Cynthia M.
Sitter Profile Image: Lanette & David E.
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Lanette & David E.
$84
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 77 reviews
23 repeat clients
50 years of experience
San Pablo, CA, 94806

“We always appreciate the great care Heidi receives when she stays with Lanette and Dave! She enjoys her stay and we can relax on our vacation, knowing she has the best of care!”

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Alexa Q.
Sitter Profile Image: Kelly F.
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Kelly F.
$77
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 9 reviews
5 repeat clients
10 years of experience
EL CERRITO, CA, 94530

“Kelly has such a welcoming and kind personality and our sweet doodle was in great hands while we were away for 6 nights. He was loved, played with and snuggled by her sweet children to keep him company while we were away. Definitely planning to call her again. Thank you, Kelly!”

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Jennifer O.
Sitter Profile Image: Jacqueline C.
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Jacqueline C.
$50
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 172 reviews
84 repeat clients
50 years of experience
Pinole, CA, 94564

“Huey was on his way to a large dog boarding place. Jacqueline responded to my message and helped me out at the last minute. She has two lovely poodles as well. Huey was tired and slept hard wen he got home.”

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Jasmine H.
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Angelica was amazing with Bentley! She kept me updated throughout the entire stay and sent lots of pictures, which gave me peace of mind. Overall, it was a wonderful pet care experience, and I would highly recommend Angelica to anyone looking for a caring and reliable pet sitter!

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Cassi C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

This was our 18-month old pup’s first time staying overnight for boarding, for a 10 day trip, so it was a priority to make sure we found someone who would replicate her routine as much as possible and give her a lot of exercise and attention while we were away. Mary was very responsive from the beginning, quickly setting up a meet and greet. It was clear from our first meeting that Mary was a responsible, caring and experienced pet sitter. Her home is clean and comfortable and well located in a neighborhood that is great for the many dog walks she took our pup on, and also near a beach where our pup could dig in the sand and enjoy being near the water. She was very accommodating to our pups little quirks and special meal prep instructions and sent multiple photos and updates everyday about where they went and what she was doing. I felt so at ease knowing our pup was in good hands and also that she was having special new adventures of her own. As we were getting ready to fly home, our flights were cancelled twice and we had to first shorten our stay by several hours and then extend the stay by a couple hours. It was a mess, but Mary was so accommodating and helpful with navigating the changes through Rover. We were so grateful that she was able to push out our pickup time and be so flexible. We will definitely book with Mary again in the future. She took really good care of our pup and the experience was exactly what we were hoping for! Thank you Mary!

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Sarah D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Yvette was super accommodating when we needed a sitter on short notice, and kept us in the loop the whole time. Loved getting pictures throughout the stay — you could tell she warmed up to them and was having a great time. Gave us real peace of mind knowing she was so well taken care of.

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Grissobel P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kim and Estee were amazing! They took care of our boy Lincoln like he was their own and gave him all the love, patience and off leash time. We’re very lucky to have found them and will definitely work with them again!

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Aiste B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Christian was great taking care of our little Fig. He was very prompt at responding to our last-minute request and was a good communicator overall. It sounds like he has a lot of experience taking care of a variety of breeds. We will definitely be using Christian again!

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Jacob H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

This was my first time using Jana as we needed a back-up dog sitter at the last minute. She was very prompt at responding back to me. Our meet and greet went very well. Jana has an adorable 8 yr old M Yorkie. My dog Rosie (13 yr old F rat terrier) got along with him right away! (Instant wagging tails!) I was happy to hear that Jana only takes one other dog at a time and she had a big fenced in yard for the dogs to play in. Jana also takes the dogs for a few walks a day on trails near her place. Jana works from home, so she is with the dogs most of the day. Jana sent me pics & videos of Rosie every day. Rosie did very well there. Jana was also very flexible and when we had an emergency and needed to extend the pick-up to a later time, she accommodated us. I would definitely use Jana’s dog boarding service again when needed and I would also recommend her as a responsible & reliable dog sitter.

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Eileen S.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Tom was incredible! Walter was so happy the entire time and Tom sent me many photos and videos. We will be using Tom again!

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Brett S.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Tatiana and Renat took amazing care of our dog! We were on a long trip and did not have to worry a bit as we regularly received wonderful messages with pictures from Tatiana updating us about how things were going. We are so grateful for the great care that they provided. ❤️

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Thea & Barrett E.
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The average cost of Dog Boarding in McNears Beach is $83 per night as of November 2026. Most bookings cost between $67 and $113 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 4,934 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across McNears Beach. 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.

93% of sitters in McNears Beach 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 McNears Beach 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 McNears Beach.

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 McNears Beach. On Rover:

  • 86% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 91% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 93% 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 McNears Beach 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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