Dog Boarding in Oakland
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Top rated Oakland dog boarders
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“We couldn’t have asked for better care for Kiko! Megan and Jenny were so flexible, thoughtful, and sent us lots of updates, which gave us so much peace of mind. Kiko was clearly in great hands — we’re so grateful and would absolutely recommend them to anyone!”
“Thank you so much for taking such good care of our love bug. Great communication. Great updates on his walks, eating habits, nap times, and play times. We love that he gets socialized with other pups. Drop off and pickup was easy and smooth. Highly recommend. Great sitters.”
“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.”
“Alexis and Damien have been great with Margo, sent a lot of photos and updates and were very flexible with pickup and drop off and understanding of our delay. Couldn’t have had a better experience! Thank you so much and hope you’ll have Margo over again!”
“Sherry is an AMAZING dog sitter!! I trusted her to care for my sweet but nervous 50lb girl, Ellie, and I could not have asked for a better sitter. Sherry was so thorough, she sent plenty of updates throughout and put me at ease! She was super responsive to my dog’s needs, and I could see Ellie just melting and falling in love with her through the updates. She’s got a lovely, clean and safe apartment and she is obviously someone who knows dogs well. I would trust Sherry with dog sitting ANY day! Highly recommend.”
“My cat loves staying with Alexandra. Every time I board with her I always know the kitty will be comfortable and happy. She always sends me plenty of photos and updates and is responsive and communicative. It really makes the stress of traveling a lot more bearable to not have to worry about how my cat is doing! Thank you Alexandra!”
“Preston had his first visit with Lee yesterday. He’s high energy when other dogs are around and absolutely enjoyed his afternoon playing with her and the other dogs. Lee was attentive, provided great updates and overall made us feel comfortable leaving Preston with her. We cannot thank her enough!”
“We couldn’t have asked for a better sitter! From the start, Tierra was incredibly considerate of our dog’s routine and needs. We loved getting the daily updates and photos—it really put our minds at ease while we were away. It was clear our dog felt right at home at her place and was treated like family. We’ll definitely be booking with her again!”
“Once again, Coco had a great time and was doted over! Many pictures sent to me allowed me to not worry at all while away. Highly recommend Danielle and will definitely book again.”
“Latricia charmed our anxious, fearful puppy in no time. He had special medical needs to be kept quiet and given prescriptions etc. during his first week long stay, and she had no problem keeping up with those issues. She was also very communicative and flexible with drop-off and pick-up times etc., which made things a lot easier for us! In short, our pup LOVES Latricia's place and enjoys going back :). We wouldn't have been able to leave town if it weren't for her attentive care and commitment to him.”
“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!”
“This was such a great boarding experience! My pup is elderly and requires some patience and attention, and they were so kind and thoughtful with her. She got a bit sick on the first day and they let me know right away and were happy to make changes to her routine to work with it. I got consistent updates with pictures and felt totally certain that my dog was well cared for the entire time. Definitely one of the best dogsitters I've used through this site.”
“I had a fantastic experience with Sarah looking after my dog, Bash. From the start, it was clear that she was committed to keeping him physically engaged and safe. I really appreciated that she prioritized getting him out for plenty of long, vigorous walks. It was a huge relief to travel knowing that Bash was in capable hands, getting the exercise he needs to stay happy and tired. Beyond the activity, she kept me updated with check-ins and amazing photos (seriously I might frame one of them), which gave me complete peace of mind. I would highly recommend Sarah to anyone looking for a responsible, communicative, and active pet sitter. Both Bash and I are extremely satisfied customers!”
“Mary was incredibly communicative, attentive, and loving with our senior pup. Our dog came back in such a happy mood - I can really tell he had a wonderful time with her. Would recommend Mary to anyone and would definitely book with her again!”
“We went on a 10 night trip and Kelly took excellent care of our sweet pup who is used to getting pampered and spoiled. She went above and beyond and we couldn’t have felt more secure and comfortable. She will now be his home away from home and we greatly appreciate all of her care.”
“Truly such a great experience for my dog. Stephanie was so nice and flexible with my schedule. I needed a last min booking and Stephanie truly went above and beyond to help accommodate and give my dog a great time. She exposed my pup to some new activities, like bike riding, which he loved!! It was also my pups birthday when she took care of him and she even gave him a little homemade peanut butter lick mat to celebrate. You won’t regret booking with Stephanie if you’re looking for someone to treat your pup like her own! :)”
Over 2,833 pet parents in Oakland have booked dog boarding
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I had a great experience with Mollie. Gemma has special needs so I was looking for someone who would be attentive, experienced, and caring. She was all of that and more. Mollie followed my dog's feeding routine, gave all medications without any issues, and made sure Gemma was comfortable and well cared for. She kept in touch while I was away. When I picked Gemma up, she was happy and relaxed. I highly recommend Mollie and will definitely hire her again!
Alexis watched my French bulldog, Freya, for 3 days while I was out of state at a family wedding. She took amazing care of my girl! Alexis was communicative the entire time and gave me frequent updates on what was going on and how Freya was getting along with her dog. Only negative is that I’m moving out of state soon and won’t be able to book with Alexis again
Rob was AMAZING. He took on Pearl for a 5 day board and she is not an easy dog - she has a few medical things, difficulty with potty training due to her health conditions, and requires a couple different meds. Rob handled everything. He’s a great sitter for dogs who love a pack - Pearl had SO much fun hanging out with the other dogs. He’s also super active which is helpful - multiple dog park visits and walks, and lots of pictures! We will absolutely be booking with rob again in the future, he’s an amazing sitter!
Shareese is amazing!! She was super communicative and very responsive. Marco loved her immediately and looked like he was having such a great time in all the photos she sent. She made sure to send updates daily and was very flexible with timing. We will absolutely ask her to watch Marco again!
Lizeth and her partner took wonderful care of our pup! Lizeth was super easy to coordinate with and very accommodating of our hectic pre-trip schedule. Lizeth even gave Ernie a little toy! I loved the daily updates, and the Polaroid parting gift. We would definitely work with Lizeth again and recommend her!
Albina did a most excellent job with my dog-reactive Cattledog/Pit mix, Sequoia. She was extremely caring, gentle, and kind. Sequoia was immediately at ease with Albina and she did an excellent job accommodating Sequoia's reactivity and providing her with a wonderful stay. One of the best experiences I've had with a sitter on Rover. She sent me wonderful nightly updates about how Sequoia was doing that put me at ease. I can't recommend her highly enough.
Jamie did a wonderful job watching our boy Melvin for 10 days while we were on vacation. She gave us constant updates and many pictures throughout the day. When we picked him up he was perfectly happy and healthy. Would definitely recommend Jamie as a sitter for your pet
Azar is so great with our dog Pearl. I’ve booked her multiple times to watch our pup. I trust her completely with my dog and she always does a great job. Pearl loves her. Would recommend for boarding at your home or boarding with Azar at her place. Either way your dog will be in good hands.
Stephanie, her husband, and her two sweet doggies made Clover and Willow feel right at home! From day one, Stephanie was very accommodating of Clover’s anxiety, giving her space and patience when she needed it the most. She took both girls on adventures (Willow was always down; Clover sometimes stayed home) and they clearly had a blast! I couldn’t recommend Stephanie enough to care for your pups. The care she provided, as well as adorable pics/vids and detailed reports, had me relaxed that my dogs were in good hands for my entire trip! Thank you so much!
Meghan and Jenny were the absolute best! They watched our Dog Squid for nearly 3 weeks while we were in Europe and we got the cutest updates every single day. I honestly think Squid was sad to leave them to come back home. He had so much fun and was so loved. We absolutely will use them again and cannot begin to describe how comforting it is to know your pet is in a loving home while you are traveling.
Todd took excellent care of our dog, Bruno. He shared plenty of photos and provided regular updates throughout Bruno’s stay. Bruno was also recovering from surgery, and Todd made sure to give special attention to his wound and recovery. Overall, we were very pleased with Todd’s care, and Bruno came home happy and well cared for. I’d happily book with Todd again!
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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Oakland is $75
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As of Jun 2026, the median cost of dog boarding in Oakland is $75 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $525. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs, and their space's amenities. As a result, most Oakland dog boarding rates can be found as low as $37 to as high as $99 per night.
As of Jun 2026, 6,058 sitters provided dog boarding in Oakland. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect sitter near you. As a reminder, dog boarding sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your dog’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple sitters about your booking. Typically, 89% of Oakland dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Oakland have an average of 16 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 10 repeat clients. Experience can vary from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare sitters in Oakland.
Rover makes it easy to find Oakland dog boarding sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your dog into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Dog boarding is great for:
- Dogs of all ages and abilities, including puppies
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Dogs who’d love to socialize with their sitter’s pets
There are 6,058 dog boarding sitters in Oakland on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Oakland, 92% of sitters offer daily exercise, 94% offer medication administration, and 87% have experience with senior dogs and dogs with special needs. We know each dog is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect dog boarding sitter near you. As a reminder, sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your dog’s safety.
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your dog boarding sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your dog boarding sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
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