Dog Boarding Oakland
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“They took great care of our 4-year old poodle. They sent many videos and updates throughout the stay that gave us peace of mind and let us know that he was in good hands. We would definitely use them again!”
“Mimi was so great! She sent updates and gave us reassurance that our pup was adjusting well. She goes above and beyond to make dogs and their owners feel at ease. Thanks, Mimi!”
“John was absolutely amazing with our dogs, Bleu and Simon! Bleu is our 80 lbs, 6 year old rescue mix and Simon is our energetic 1 year old Italian Greyhound, and John was incredibly patient, attentive, and loving with both of them. One of the things we appreciated most was how welcoming his entire family was. His three kids were so sweet with our dogs, and it was obvious that Bleu and Simon had an incredible time playing with them. It truly felt like they were part of the family instead of just being boarded. Throughout the weekend, John kept us updated with messages and photos, which gave us so much peace of mind while we were away. It was clear that our pups were getting plenty of attention, exercise, affection, and love. We couldn’t have asked for a better Rover sitter. If you’re looking for someone who will genuinely care for your pets like they’re his own, John is the one. We will absolutely be booking with him again the next time we need someone to watch Bleu and Simon. Thank you, John, for taking such great care of our babies!”
“This is the first time we went away without our little guy and leaving him with Andrew and his family worked out perfectly. Andrew came highly recommended by our neighbors. We received updates during the week and daily pictures. Frankie came home happy and healthy. He even made a new friend while he was there. We 100% recommend Andrew and will use him again in the future.”
“Phenomenal experience could not ask for better care and highly exceeded all of our expectations. Highly recommended and thank you for caring for Cookie like she’s part of the family!!! :)”
“We loved having Maria care for our dog! She was excellent with communication, and our dog absolutely adores her. We felt completely confident that our dog was safe and well cared for. We will definitely book with her again!”
“Warm and wonderful! Great communication, flexible and accommodating. We are confident our dog received top notch care while we were away! Definitely recommend and we will be back.”
“Ariana took wonderful care of my Poppy. She made her feel comfortable and happy. She also sent us pictures of her every day. I am extremely pleased with the care she took of Poppy and will definitely use her again if needed.”
“Maria did great with my teacup yorkie. Everyday she sent me update on tiny while we were out. She also sent pictures. My Tiny loved her and felt very comfortable. I think she is highly recommended and will definetly use her services again”
“Viviana and her husband were awesome. Plenty of pictures and video during Stella’s stay. She was well cared for and had plenty of attention and loved 🥰”
About: Hi! My name is Alyssa. I am a lifelong dog owner and former dog foster parent. I have experience caring for dogs of all natures - senior dogs, reactive dogs, and administering medications. I know the anxiety that comes with leaving your fur baby. Leave that worry at the door when your pet stays in my home! I will love and care for you let as if they are our own! My work allows me to be home all day, allowing me to provide personalized care and attention, never miss medication doses, and plenty of cuddles! My husband also works remotely two days a week. Although he will not be responsible for care, he shares my love and compassion for dogs and will love your pet like his own too! We own a 5 year old, 80lb Catahoula Leopard Dog Mix named Duke. He is neutered, well-trained (he talks with buttons!), very socialized, and adapts well to visiting dogs. He will lie down when playing with smaller dogs and respects boundaries when playtime is over. My home is currently child-free, creating a quiet environment with a perfectly sized, fenced in backyard. My home and yard provide a variety of enrichment and separate spaces for dogs who prefer their own area. I look forward to welcoming and caring for your pet in our home! I am incredibly grateful to be able to be fully remote 7 days a week. My husband works remotely two days a week, in office 3 days. My dog and I love spending time outdoors, either playing out in the yard or relaxing in our screened in porch! When my husband gets home from work we like to take family walks around our quiet, safe community. I provide a safe, calm, and structured environment where every dog can feel comfortable and secure. My home is child-free with minimal clutter for dogs to get into. We have a full fenced backyard with no neighboring dogs, for supervised outdoor playtime. I am home throughout the day, allowing me to closely monitor pets, maintain routines to elevate stress, administer medication, and provide plenty of attention, exercise, and love. We have crate trained my dog and can give him crate time to provide separate spaces and help all dogs feel comfortable. My dog may be big but he is incredibly intelligent and empathetic. He has been noted to comfort and welcome new dogs at his day care. He is impressive with understanding boundaries and can either give your dog space or be your dog’s new BFF (best furry friend!)! I
“First, 5 stars is not even close to enough. Went on vacation, and was nervous and worried about my fur babies. Roseli invited us over before booking, so we could all meet .... all I can say is I left over joyed and positive that we found the perfect vacation for our two boys. My boys had a great time, made new friends, and were taken care of over any expectations I could have ever had! Roseali sent pictures and videos everyday! My old man, is just that, an old man who loves people, not so much other dogs, and his little brother is super skittish, but both of them loved Roseali! Fresh water bowls all over, clean and cool! Dog beds in every room, and more pup toys then any store. There were other fur babies staying with Roseali, as well as her own three babies, but all of them are loved all the time! If you have any doubts if your babies would be good here, no worries, they will have a super time, in a super safe, super SUPER dog friendly house, with two people that absolutely love, adore, and cherish your babies. Look no further! I will never worry as long as my babies can go to vacation at Casa Roseali!”
“Rennan was amazing with Lenny. Who sent me so many pictures that couldn’t be happier. He took Lenny on multiple walks and to the dog park. I am definitely leaving my dog with him again.”
“Jennifer did a great job with our pup, Lucca. I felt totally comfortable knowing Lucca was in a good place. There is lots of room to roam at Jennifer's, yet she keeps a close eye on the animals. Lucca had a nice big kennel crate to sleep in. We received daily updates and pictures of Lucca while we were gone. Lucca even wished me a Happy Mother's Day, lol. I especially liked that Jennifer was flexible with her schedule if we needed and extra few hours or a day. Her response time is excellent. There was no "waiting to hear back" so I was able to proceed with planning our trip in a timely manner. I would recommend Jennifer to anyone needing care for their pet(s). I will definitely return should the occasion arise. Thanks, Jennifer!”
“Sol and her family took wonderful care of our dog Penny while we were on a 10-day vacation. We got pictures multiple times a day, and she was always incredibly responsive to messages. Penny had a great time and we’ll definitely be using Sol’s services the next time we need to go out of town.”
“Anastasia was incredible! She always stayed in touch to let them know what happened and was occurring—sending me pictures to see them and see that they were alright! Overall, the best service, thank you so much!”
“Kaitlind was absolutely amazing! I would recommend her to anyone. This was the first time we ever leave our puppy with someone for so long and we were very nervous but kaitlind exceeded our expectations. She was super friendly, kept us updated the whole time, sent pictures and videos and our pup was super happy! We also booked her grooming and bathing service and our baby looks adorable! 10/10 experience we will be booking her service every time!”
“Great frequent feedback, photos and videos of my dogs. It was a very positive experience. I feel my Bruno and Sophie were well taken cared off. Will definitely be using them again”
The median cost per night for dog boarding in Oakland is $40
Dog parents share their Rover experiences - Oakland
Julie, once again, was amazing watching our Bailey! Absolutely fantastic experience. The frequent photos and updates showing how happy our dog was made it so much easier for us to relax and truly enjoy our vacation. Her communication was outstanding, and she went above and beyond to make sure our girl had everything she needed and was well taken care of. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience! We highly recommend her and will absolutely be using her again! 5 stars.
What an amazing experience from start to finish! John and his family welcomed our sweet boy in and made him feel like one of the family! He was quick to respond and send photos as well; we felt safe knowing Moose was well loved and taken care of! We will definitely ask John and his family to watch Moose again in the future! What a pleasure!
Chella is definitely going to be my new go to for my boys! I’m always anxious finding a sitter for my large dog because he can be a handful but Chella was wonderful and so reassuring. She kept me updated on how they were doing and in every picture she sent my boys looked right at home.
We couldn’t be happier with Jean as our dog sitter! We are repeat customers, and every time we book, the experience is consistently excellent. Lola is always well cared for, happy, and comfortable, and we truly appreciate Jean’s reliability, great communication, and genuine love for animals. It’s such a relief knowing Lola is in safe and caring hands whenever we’re away. Highly recommend Jeanand his family —we’ll definitely continue booking with him!
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
The average cost of Dog Boarding in Oakland is $56 per night as of November 2026. Most bookings cost between $36 and $56 per night. On Rover, sitters set their own rates based on factors such as their experience, the length of care, the number of pets, and your pet’s specific needs. As long as your booking dates and pet profiles are accurate, the price shown before you confirm is the total, including any booking fee.
As of November 2026, there are 2,635 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across Oakland. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.
If you would like updates while you’re away, you can discuss with your sitter how many or how frequent you’d like those updates to be. The Rover app allows sitters to send photos, videos, and messages about your pet, including how many pee or poop breaks occurred. You can message your sitter at any time through the app and our support team is available 24/7 by email or chat if you have concerns.
The personalized, in-home nature of pet care through Rover can mean more individual attention for your pet.
Every sitter on Rover has their own routine. Depending on the arrangements you agree on before the stay, a sitter can follow your dog’s regular feeding schedule, provide a comfortable place to sleep, offer companionship, and support their usual exercise and play needs.
95% of sitters in Oakland can provide daily exercise during dog boarding stays. Depending on the sitter, their home environment, and your dog’s needs, this may include walks, outdoor play, indoor enrichment activities, or supervised play with compatible dogs. These activities are not automatically included with every booking, so ask the sitter what a typical day looks like.
During the Meet & Greet, discuss your dog’s usual exercise and play routine, whether they can safely interact with other dogs, and any activities or restrictions the sitter should follow. You can also ask the sitter to send photo and message updates during the stay so you can see how your dog is spending their time.
Preparing for drop-off is easy when you have a checklist! To help your dog settle into their Oakland home-away-from-home, we recommend packing:
- Health and safety essentials such as their ID tags, vaccination records, medication, and emergency vet or secondary caregiver contacts.
- Food and gear such as harnesses, collars, food (portioned by day), and an item that smells like you.
- Special instructions such as a list of training cues, medical administration needs, or favorite hang-out spots in your Oakland.
Tip: You can upload your dog’s routine and medical info directly onto their profile so your sitter always has the details at their fingertips.
Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Oakland. On Rover:
- 90% of sitters can help with special care needs
- 94% can help with giving oral medications or injections
- 95% can help with daily exercise
You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.
Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.
You and your Oakland sitter can schedule drop-off and pick-up in a way that works best for the both of you—and your dog. Most sitters offer flexible times for drop-off and pick-up but the easiest way to confirm those times will be through in-app messaging. Confirm your arrival time the day of pick-up and drop-off can also help keep the process smooth and organized.
The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.
All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee, which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.
Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.
Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page.
While each sitter sets their own vaccine requirements, staying up-to-date on your dog’s vaccines is the best way to be "boarding ready". Vaccinations help create a safe environment for all pets under a sitter’s care.
Many sitters in FL ask that dogs be up to date on core vaccines like the Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies.
By discussing your pet's health history early, you’re adding a layer of confidence for you and your sitter before the booking begins.
If a health concern arises during a stay, your sitter is instructed to contact you and our Trust & Safety team immediately and, if needed, take your dog to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your dog is showing signs of possible illness.
For extra peace of mind, you can also prepare an authorization form for your regular vet. An authorization form outlines your preferred method of care and allows your sitter to bring your pet into their regular clinic.
Every qualified booking made on Rover is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes reimbursement for eligible emergency vet care.
Adding another pup to the pack? Most sitters and walkers offer a reduced rate for additional dogs. You’ll find these exact rates listed under the "Services" tab on any sitter's profile. Since every dog is unique, final pricing may vary depending on the level of care required.
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