Dog Boarding Merriwood

“We enjoyed meeting this sweet family. Our dog seemed well adjusted at their home and was happy to see us when we got back. They were careful to stick to our dog’s diet (allergy) and provided plenty of exercise & opportunities for play. Nathaniel sent photos & updates while we were away. We would schedule with them again.”

Amy R.

“Ruthy was an amazing dog sitter! She was very flexible and accommodating with our last minute request, and treated our pup like one of her own. Very communicative, sent many photos and videos so we could see how much fun Wednesday was having. It made us feel a lot more relaxed on our trip. Her own two dogs, Milo and Cicero, are the sweetest—clearly very well trained and very playful. Wednesday was very exhausted and happy when we picked her up. Thanks Ruthy!”

Cheena Marie L.

“This was Hunter’s second stay with Didem and her husband and it was, again, great! Drop off and pickup both went smoothly and Hunter was clearly very comfortable being back at Didem’s home. When we picked him up he actually had to be woken up, he had definitely found a second home! We will absolutely continue to entrust Hunter to Didem whenever we leave town.”

Connor R.

“We can’t recommend Megan and Jenny enough. We booked an extended stay for our pup and they provided us with regular pictures and updates. Our dog came back happy and healthy, and we won’t hesitate to rebook in the future!”

Ek Kheng C.

“Anchisa is amazing! She is kind and attentive and took wonderful care of our Frenchie while boarding her. Bella is wary of new people and places, but warmed up very quickly to Anchisa and was happy and comfortable with her in no time, due to Anchisia’s warm, loving, and calm demeanor. We will absolutely be requesting her services again!”

Gia V.

“Thanks to Josh for a wonderful stay! Django looked like he had a great time and seemed right at home with Josh. They say that dogs can sense great humans when they interact with them, and I can tell Josh is definitely a great guy who loves dogs. Highly recommend :)”

Jenny H.

About: I have been surrounded by animals my entire life, beginning with my childhood growing up on a farm. That early, hands-on exposure taught me the fundamentals of animal care, daily routines, and how to read animal behavior. This transitioned into professional work as a dog trainer at Happy Hound play and daycare in Oakland where I trained and cared for dogs both at the center and on park walks and in home visits. I am able to confidently handle pets of all sizes, temperaments, and energy levels from puppies needing structure and basic obedience to older dogs requiring a gentle, patient approach. I have a background in housing and caring for animals. I currently share my home with my own pet, Baloo and my housemates pet Bentley my living space is always dog-friendly. I know exactly what it takes to create a safe, enriching, and comforting environment for visiting animals. I can give owners peace of mind while they are away! I am currently working part-time and have lots of flexibility to work around schedules and to setup routines! I also have transportation to travel. I have a fully fenced in yard with two fur babies to keep your doggos safe and entertained! They can lounge outside in the sun or inside.

“Thank you again Zach! Our 3rd (or 4th?) stay with Zach and he really went above and beyond this time. We got stuck in terrible traffic and got home at 1am so he agreed to watch sunny for an extra night without any issue. Thanks Zach!”

Eric J.

“Rob was amazing with our fur baby Uni!!! He was very easy to communicate with, gave updates with pictures, and is trustworthy and friendly. Our Uni had an amazing time!! I would definitely recommend Rob and look forward to using him again in the future!”

Mallory S.

“Mariola was a communicative and took fantastic care of my 11 lb 16 yo chihuahua mix. I will not hesitate to come back in the future! Highly recommend!”

Susan T.

“This is a little late, but we boarded our dog, Elton, with Patrick over Christmas and thought Patrick was fantastic. We were really nervous because Elton is a fairly anxious dog, and we'd never boarded him before. However, Patrick gave us daily updates with photos of Elton with Sophie, and that put us at ease. Highly recommend!”

Bonnie S.

“This is our second time leaving our pup with Ulunma. She is so sweet, my pup was well taken care of, and she was always quick to respond with any questions or updates. I will be calling her again for our next vacation.”

Karen S.

“Suzanne was awesome with my pups. From our first meeting to the pickup she was great with communication and efficiency. I could tell my pups enjoyed their stay and will definitely be reaching out to Suzanne for further boardings. 10/10 would recommend!”

Steven B.

“Kristiina was great, communicative, and responsive. She followed directions, sent videos and pictures and made my nervous pup comfortable. After drop off, Kristiina noticed my dog had a bandaged leg and promptly asked about it and how he needed to be cared for. In my rush, I had forgotten to mention it. It was not a big issue (just a hot spot that was healing) but I really appreciated how observant she was and how important it was to make sure he was taken care of appropriately.”

Sophia D.

“Great experience with Robyn. My dog Barley was very happy when I picked him up. Robyn updated me with pictures while we were away. He was exercised regularly and taken care of really well. Super happy with his care.”

Sally D.

“Very nice family. I completely trusted Karla and Xavier with my dog as soon as I met them. They have a lovely, small laid back dog of their own. My dog seemed to feel comfortable in their home and they treated him like one of their own. Will definitely use again. Thank you!”

Tiffany N.

“My Yoshi loved Joann! It was their first appointment and it was a sleepover, so I was a little bit worried. Joann was so considerate, sending pics and reassurance about my doggie's comfort. I appreciated her thoughtfulness, and we'll be visiting again soon”

Sarah D.

“Shruti met Dakota's needs plus more! She has provided daycare before and this is the first time boarding. It's great to be able to leave Dakota with someone I trust and that I know will treat her right!”

Amy M.

“Madeleine was so fantastic! This was the first time we left our dog with anyone, and I was so happy everything went smoothly. Our dog warmed up to Madeleine immediately and she was very accommodating to our needs and concerns. Thank you so much for making our pup feel safe and comfortable!”

Yaira C.

“Ben and his family are awesome. They took such great care of Augustus and showered him with lots of love. I feel really good knowing my basset is in great care when he’s with Ben”

Jake L.