Dog Boarding Oak Center

“I am super happy with my experience with Nikolai and Jessica. They were available last minute when my other sitter cancelled on me. I was at first apprehensive with leaving Willow someplace with multiple other dogs being cared for since the last experience left Willow traumatized and was negative. This was the total opposite! It’s clear that they both care for all the dogs in their care and give them all the attention and love needed. I never had to ask for updates, they were proactive with photos/videos. It was so nice to be on vacation and not have to worry about my dog. Willow came back happy and well cared for. It’s nice to finally have a reliable sitter in my area. I’ll definitely be booking again in the future.”

RACHEL Z.

“Rhea enjoyed her stay with Ruthy very much, and we loved all of the videos and pictures of her. She is pooped out on the couch right now, she had such a good time! We would love for her to stay with Ruthy and her boys again in the future. ”

Jacquie & Shdonna B.

“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.

“Alexandra was incredibly sweet and communicative. She sent photos or videos everyday and was very patient with Valerie. I could tell Val had a great time while there.”

Camille A.

“Albina took great care of Abby. This was my very first time leaving her with a sitter and I was a very anxious momma! Albina was patient with me and put my anxiety at ease with ongoing communication, pictures, and videos. I would definitely recommend Albina!”

Jessica S.

“Mary did such a fantastic job watching our pup for a week and a half while we were out of the country! Our pup has some specific needs so I was nervous but Mary was so sweet and patient with our pup. The photo updates made it easy to enjoy our vacation. I’d recommend Mary for anyone obsessed with their dogs.”

Shanan P.

“Maia was a wonderful sitter - super communicative and caring! She sent multiple updates and photos while we were away and went way above and beyond in making sure Lula had enough exercise and playtime! I highly recommend her!”

Carla F.

“Hank has looked after my dog multiple times and I love how attentive he is with understanding any specific care instructions I had and kept me updated throughout. I feel such at ease because of it. Hank is one of my most trusted dog boarders!”

Jesse W.

“Abigail was awesome and took great care of our almost 5 year old Havanese, Bailey. She was very responsive, quickly answering any questions we had. Her home and yard area were perfect. Bailey loved the extra walks and settled in nicely. We really appreciated all the photos and short videos Abigail sent letting us know Bailey was in excellent hands. We will definitely ask Abigail to watch Bailey the next time the need arises.”

Kevin M.

“My second time boarding my senior dachshund with Eiko and he had such a great time. Eiko did a great job of keeping my posted with updates and pictures, but not so frequent that I was worried or checking my phone too much. My dog seemed to have a great time and my trip away was pretty worth-free. I would happily book with Eiko again!”

Sarah M.

“Bill took such great care of Mika. He was attentive of her needs throughout her stay and communicated with me every day of her stay! She’s a handful, but he was so patient with her the entire time!”

Dalila P.

About: I enjoyed house-sitting for various friends and family through college. I grew up owning a dog, and my ASD-focused high school had a weekly dog class requirement that, in addition to simple training classes, used dogs as a metaphor for understanding nonverbal communication. Because of that, I can easily intuit how animals are feeling in a given moment. I always approach cats and dogs with a calm persona, trying to meet them on their level. Happy to be either a cuddle buddy or a meal ticket! I was recently laid off from my 9-5, and I’ve decided to switch my gears for a while. I’m available almost full-time. However, I am a freelance musician with an infrequent and unpredictable performance schedule. I’ll always strive to keep my availability as up-to-date as possible to avoid any potential surprises. As I stated previously, I’m always working to make any animal feel safe around me, and that they can trust me. When I first meet a cat or dog, I always kneel to meet them at their level. At home, I live simply. I’m not ashamed to call myself a homebody. I do practice frequently, but I can take measures to greatly reduce my volume or simply avoid practice during an extended stay, pending any future gigs. I live in a condo right on the estuary, with a walking path that leads right to Jack London Sq. There are other dog owners in the building. It’s a good community, and right by Estuary Park. I may not have a backyard, but it’s a darn good compromise.

“This was our first time leaving our 8 month old golden retriever puppy. Izzy was amazing to work with. Mango had a great time and we would highly recommend her. She was patient, kind and gave him the attention and energy he needed.”

Shara S.

“Paule was so sweet with aviva! Super communicative and friendly. Really love your space, super dog friendly. Will definitely book again”

Madison L.

“Jeff and Beth took AMAZING care of our pup, Penny, during a recent 10-day trip. We got lots of pictures and updates that made it clear Penny was having the time of her life going on walks and hikes, having playtime, and getting lots of cuddles from the whole family. We'll absolutely be booking with Jeff and Beth again!”

Alexa S.

“Another wonderful stay for my dog :) He's so taken care of and relaxed every time he's with Matthew and Bryant. They go on great walks and I get lovely pictures.”

Ashley A.

“We appreciated the communication with frequent videos and photos of our Clover during her stay. It was very apparent how much Guadalupe cared for Clover.”

David R.

“Fabiano was great—very flexible with timing and quick to respond. He also sent photos of my dog and seemed like she har a great time with their dog, which was really nice to see.”

Jun K.

“Kassie did an amazing job watching Bowser overnight at her place! From start to finish, she made boarding him so seamless and stress-free. She was wonderfully communicative and sent regular photo updates, which gave me complete peace of mind while I was away. She took exceptional care of him—keeping him on his regular feeding schedule, taking him on great walks, and making sure he had plenty of playtime, attention, treats, and toys in her home. Bowser was relaxed, super happy, and clearly felt right at home with her. I couldn’t have asked for a better boarding experience. I would definitely have Kassie watch him again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring, trustworthy sitter!”

Karan K.

“We had Michelle watch our pup Charlie for the weekend in preparation for a much longer planned stay in December. Charlie had so much fun she was sad to leave, so we have absolutely no worries about leaving her with Michelle in the future.”

Jean N.