Dog Boarding in Merriwood, Oakland, CA

“Harley had a terrific time with Jeff & Beth. She came home happy & exhausted. Thank you for all the pictures and updates! She clearly seemed at "home" in your house! I will definitely be reaching out the next time we need a doggie-sitter.”

Nicole S.

“Lee was amazing with our dog, Cleo! She gave great updates and Cleo came back happy and tired from having such a wonderful time. Would definitely recommend!”

Isabel R.

“Eiko is such a fantastic sitter who we truly trust. She has watched our dog twice now while we are traveling, and both times we felt very comfortable knowing our dog was in good hands. The first time she watched our dog, she arranged a meet and greet. The second time, our dog, who is normally on the anxious side, was so excited to see her house again that he ran right up to the front door. She is very caring and friendly and sends us lots of updates. Highly recommend!”

Katie H.

“Mary is absolutely incredible. Our dog, Finn, is a quirky senior who is often slow to trust strangers - within 24 hours of being with Mary, he was asking her for pets and cuddles! That tells you all you need to know. She was extremely communicative, sent us lots of cute pictures and overall left us so at ease knowing our little guy was cared for. Can’t recommend her enough!”

Luana P.

“Great experience boarding our pup with Karen. It is difficult to find someone you can trust with taking care of your pup where you will be comfortable they will make the right decisions if anything unexpected arises. We are glad we spent the time to find and board with Karen.”

Robert D.

“Mariola was the perfect doggy momma for sweet Lily while we were gone. She loved having her doggie buddies to spend time with. Mariola was always responsive and sent us photo updates that we loved!🥰”

Jennifer D.

“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!”

Eric P.

“Thank you Megan & Jenny! I needed to board my dog for one night with short notice and Megan & Jenny were able to board him. They responded quickly to my request and communicated with texts and photos during my dog's stay. My dog looked happy and it seems like he was well cared for. I will be contacting Megan & Jenny again for dog sitting and boarding.”

Gilly C.

“Chad was an amazing dog sitter. He was very attentive, responded quickly to my questions and had the perfect amount of space for a playful dog. I would recommend anyone leave their dog with him!”

Nat L.

“Alexis provided excellent daycare for Roxer today. She kept him engaged and active, sent cute photo updates throughout the day, and he came home tired and happy. Roxer most definitely enjoyed his time and I will definitely use Alexis again for daycare needs!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​”

Yemi B.

“Ellie & Jurre were wonderful sitters for Gizmo! Daily updates with pics and videos were great, and i could tell Gizmo really enjoyed his time in their home. Thank you both! Look forward to having you watch Gizmo again soon.”

Aaron F.

“Kit was wonderful, patiently working with Charlie when she had a problem. Charlie had so much fun she didn’t want to leave. Will definitely use Kit next time!”

Sue R.

“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.

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.

“Lauren was so wonderful! She watched our pup for a few days and kept us updated. She even picked her up from our house which really helped us out! We will definitely be using her again 💙💙”

Brianna D.

“I've booked Danielle twice now for my dog, and I am quite picky about who I'm willing to leave him with. She took great care of him, and I will call her next time I need to leave town. I appreciated getting photos of him, and even a video. Thank you!”

Amy C.

“Wow, I’m glad we found Mike! First, he was extremely responsive. When we messaged looking for boarding for our dog in about a weeks time, he replied quickly and set up a meet and greet for the next day. He replied quickly to all our messages bout logistics. Second, he has a great combination of attentiveness and no-stress. He asked all the usual questions about our dog, and wanted to get to know her needs. When meeting Bowie for the first time, he read he body language as other dogs went by and even guessed “she isn’t been to this park before, right?” Which was true. Our dog isn’t used to socializing much with other dogs, so we were a little nervous about leaving her with another dog in the house. But Mike was very relaxed and confident about it, without being minimizing. We could tell that he reads dogs carefully and knows his dog well which made us feel comfortable that he could manage the two dogs interactions well. Finally, Bowie clearly had fun! We got some great pictures of her on hikes, lounging in the yard, and napping on the couch - her kind of vacation! My only hesitation in leaving a positive review is that other people might snag the future dates we want for boarding 😁”

Ryan L.

“Michelle was a wonderful sitter! She was very easy to communicate with, and sent a photo every day. I felt at ease knowing that she was taking care of my pup while I was away.”

Abigail R.

About: I have been a dog lover all my life and would love to have 10 of my own. Since I can't own unlimited pups I'd love to hang out with yours while you're away! I work from home so I have plenty of time to play with your pups and make sure they get lots of love, exercise, and attention! I have a fenced-in yard, with plenty of squirrels to entertain your dog. I have one dog of my own. My terrier mix, Stanley, is a friendly little guy who’s main hobby is sleeping and sighing like he's had a hard day (I assure you, he has not).