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Danielle M.

Berkeley, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
131 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Danielle can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat

Availability

Joel works from home full-time, and Danielle works from home most of the week, so there’s almost always someone home to keep your pup company. This allows us to provide lots of attention, consistent care, frequent potty breaks, and plenty of one-on-one time. We’re especially happy to care for dogs who thrive with extra companionship or may experience a little separation anxiety. One thing to note is if your dog is with us over the weekend, we may go to Livermore or San Leandro to see Joel’s family. We usually bring dogs in our care with us unless they would do better at home.

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About Danielle M.

Communication

48 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

7 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Safety is our top priority, so we do not to take two new dogs on the same day (unless they both come from the same owners) to avoid any mishaps. Your dog will have a very intimate, quiet, tranquil boarding experience. Please note we cannot guarantee that your dog will be the only dog boarded while here as we take up to four dogs a night and two doggy day cares during the day. If it is their first time boarded, they will only be with regulars (who have been temperament tested) as we never take more than one new dog at a time.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Danielle M. would like to know about your pet

Please let us know about any special care or routines your pup needs—we’re happy to accommodate whenever we can! We have experience administering oral medications, injections, and providing extra care for dogs with medical or mobility needs. At this time, we no longer offer daycare pick-up and drop-off. We may be able to accommodate transportation for boarding on a case-by-case basis. Since either Danielle or Joel may be home for drop-off or pick-up, we do ask that your dog be comfortable around both men and women. Additionally, our business hours are from 9 to 9 PM PST (we tend not to be super responsive first thing in the AM as we are busy with dog care). If it's urgent, we ask that you call us.

A typical day

A typical day for your dog in our care will include a morning walk, morning playtime, breakfast, a midday walk, an evening walk, dinner, and ample outdoor time in our backyard.

Location

Berkeley, CA

Danielle M.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Small dog lovers, warm & calm home

Pet care experience

Please note: Boarding availability will be limited during July and August, so we recommend booking early. Hi! We're Danielle and Joel, a dog-loving couple with over 7 years of experience caring for dogs. We've hosted and cared for many pups of all ages, sizes, and personalities, and we love getting to know each one. We work from home in our single-family home in South Berkeley, so your pup will get plenty of attention, supervision, playtime, and cuddles throughout the day. We also have a fully fenced backyard for safe outdoor fun. We have two dogs of our own, Nala and Simba, who love making new friends. To keep things low-stress and give every dog lots of individual attention, we typically board only small to medium-sized dogs and accept just one new boarding guest at a time. Every first stay is a temperament assessment to make sure it's a great fit for everyone. Your dog will enjoy four daily walks, supervised backyard time, and lots of love while they're with us. We're also certified in pet CPR and have experience caring for everyone from energetic puppies to senior dogs.

Reviews

jatish p.
Boarding • Jul 04, 2026
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Danielle took excellent care of Maverick and her home is so dog friendly! We loved all the great photos

Erin K.
Doggy Day Care • Jul 01, 2026
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Danielle as always super accommodating and communicative.

Julie I.
Boarding • Jun 29, 2026
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Danielle provided wonderful care for our anxious little dog, Blondie. Both she and her partner are equal parts capable and kind. Their house & yard are set-up perfectly to keep the dogs in their care active, happy & safe. We will definitely bring our dog back in the future.

Christine A L.
Boarding • Jun 27, 2026
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Danielle and and Joel are the best. I have a nervous nelly and she loves staying with them and all the sweet dogs.

About Danielle M.

Communication

48 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

7 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Safety is our top priority, so we do not to take two new dogs on the same day (unless they both come from the same owners) to avoid any mishaps. Your dog will have a very intimate, quiet, tranquil boarding experience. Please note we cannot guarantee that your dog will be the only dog boarded while here as we take up to four dogs a night and two doggy day cares during the day. If it is their first time boarded, they will only be with regulars (who have been temperament tested) as we never take more than one new dog at a time.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Danielle M. would like to know about your pet

Please let us know about any special care or routines your pup needs—we’re happy to accommodate whenever we can! We have experience administering oral medications, injections, and providing extra care for dogs with medical or mobility needs. At this time, we no longer offer daycare pick-up and drop-off. We may be able to accommodate transportation for boarding on a case-by-case basis. Since either Danielle or Joel may be home for drop-off or pick-up, we do ask that your dog be comfortable around both men and women. Additionally, our business hours are from 9 to 9 PM PST (we tend not to be super responsive first thing in the AM as we are busy with dog care). If it's urgent, we ask that you call us.

A typical day

A typical day for your dog in our care will include a morning walk, morning playtime, breakfast, a midday walk, an evening walk, dinner, and ample outdoor time in our backyard.

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Danielle M.

Berkeley, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
131 reviews