Dog Boarding in Merriwood, Oakland, CA

“Lee is such a sweet sitter and person! I was so glad to find someone who just watches smaller dogs. She watched Jovial for a whoppin' 2 weeks and it was great to have Jovial get acclimated with other dogs again (it's been a while since her doggy daycare days). I am grateful for her and will use her again!”

Delilah B.

“Jeff and Beth were lovely caretakers for our two dogs while we were away for a week. They welcomed our dogs as part of their family. Their beautiful, secure backyard provided the perfect space for our pups to roam freely and play throughout the day. Jeff and Beth's kept us updated with frequent photos and messages, which gave us peace of mind while we were out of the country. Our girls absolutely adored them, and we couldn't have asked for better care. We will definitely be returning for future trips!”

Katie C.

“Madeleine took great care of our dog Joni while we were out of town. My dog and I met her for a meet and greet beforehand, which is helpful for our dog - she likes people that she’s met a few times. Madeleine was easy to coordinate with and sent us daily updates with pictures. We’ll definitely book dog sitting services with Madeleine again.”

Sara G.

“Alexis was great. Very communicative and was able to take care of my dog that had many special needs, many medications to take, and a specific routine needing to follow. I highly recommend booking with Alexis!”

Savanna L.

“Marlene and her family were absolutely amazing! We left Bean with them for 12 days while we were out of the country, and had such peace of mind knowing how lovingly he was being cared for. They sent regular updates and we could tell Bean was genuinely happy being with them. He grew very attached and close to them. We will definitely reach out to Marlene to care for Bean again.”

Meghna M.

“As always Megan and Jenny were incredible with my Sunny girl—even took her on last minute! So thankful we have found them. Sunny always comes home happy and tired ❤️”

Jessica W.

“It’s the second time we’ve used Michael, and he’s been terrific. He’s super responsive and provides lots of updates. Plus, the dogs always come back happy. Thanks for everything Michael. Ivy and Jake are looking forward to coming back!”

Fred K.

“Mariola provided a kind a loving home for our dogs’ first overnight with her. She also provided us with some useful insights into their behavior. She was a clear and easy communicator throughout the process.”

Samantha G.

“Sharon is incredible! Very proactive with update, and took wonderful care of our little guy. She was patient with him and that he’s still just a puppy and his potty training. Really appreciate all her grace, we felt very comfortable leaving our fur baby with her!”

Brian R.

“Mary was absolutely amazing! I am extremely grateful for all of the updates and videos from her during my dogs stay with her. She was super attentive to my dogs schedule and needs (or more so mine for peace of mind). Would def use her again and recommend her! My dog seemed happy and comfortable with her (and her dog). Thank you Mary!”

Cassidy D.

“Kristen and Ryan took excellent care of Coda. She was nervous about being left, and they were attentive to Coda and in good communication with us. Thank you both!”

Deb N.

“Melinda was absolutely amazing. When I dropped off my fur baby to her I knew he would be in good hands. She made sure to send me pictures to ease my anxiety I would definitely recommend her”

Latoya J.

“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.

“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.

“Karen & Hisako were so great and patient with my anxious boy! He normally won’t walk with anyone besides me, but they got him to walk all the way around the block with them! Mini victory!”

Devin S.

“Chad and his family are amazing! Chad was understanding and communicative throughout the Rover process. His place is truly a property filled with trees and plenty of backyard space for your pup to run and sniff around. Chad is a true professional when it comes to dog sitting, knowing the dogs he cares for very well. He also seems to be a very down-to-earth person that goes the extra mile to be sure your questions are answered and you feel comfortable leaving your furbaby in his care. THANK YOU CHAD & FAM for TLC you showed my family on a holiday weekend. I couldn't have had a better first experience with a Rover sitter. =)”

Megan G.

“Chrystal and her family are clearly experienced with dogs. They made me feel confident leaving my anxious dog with them! She sent me lots of updates which I really appreciate. I would definitely recommend and would book with her again :)”

Jessie M.

“Thank you to Karen for a wonderful stay. Yoshi really appreciates her and so do we. We received photos and details about their activities every day and he was very happy when we picked him up. Karen is a straight shooter who will tell you what training may help with your dog. Thank you, Karen!”

Allison L.

About: I had a dog for 15 years and while we are holding out on getting a new one for a few years till we stop traveling so much, we would love to hang with yours periodically when in town! We have a fenced in yard and love taking walks to all the local Piedmont parks with a pup. My husband is mildly allergic, so unfortunately only able to take in non shedding hypoallergenic poodle type mixes. I also have two children (age 6 and 8) so dogs need to be kid friendly, but my kiddoes are very sweet and gentle with dogs and love throwing the ball backyard for pups. My husband and I both predominately work from home so there's generally always someone around to love on a furry friend or take a break to get outside. I predominately work from home and I love frequent walks with a pup. We live close to many Piedmont parks which is a great place to go and visit other dogs or just explore some new grounds. I have a fenced yard and loving older gentle children who adore pets. I can crate your dog if desired, but also have an 8 year old that would be very happy to snuggle if preferred.

“My very energetic lab mix had so much fun with Alexandra. She kept him fetching his ball and well exercised. Alexandra was so easy and accommodating to work with. She was very flexible about drop off and pickup times. She sent pictures and videos every day to show how much fun they were having. I highly recommend Alexandra and will definitely use her again next time we need pet sitting services!”

Laura Y.