Pet Boarding Oakland
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“I've never used the rover app before and I was SO NERVOUS to leave my baby with people I haven't met but I really got lucky with carilyn and Jorge. They're absolutely the best. Sent me updates photos etc... answered every text back immediately I was just blown away. I would let them watch my dog anytime they have my complete trust and they're overall just really good hearted people that love caring for fur babies. Thank you again, you guys are amazing 10/10 🤝”
“Daijah was great! She updated me with photos of my boy everyday and kept open communication with me. Definitely going to be using her to board my dog again in the future!”
“We had a wonderful experience with Wilfredo! He kindly offered a meet & greet beforehand, which immediately put us at ease. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly experienced with dogs. Our senior pup Bella needs a lot of hands on affection, and we could tell right away that she felt comfortable and happy with both Wilfredo and his lovely wife. She was even excited at drop-off, which says a lot! We’re so grateful for the loving care they provided. If they're available next time, we’d absolutely love to book with them again. 10/10!”
About: I’ve been surrounded by cats and dogs my entire life, and I can’t imagine a home without them. Your fur babies will be treated like my own – with Love, Patience, and Plenty of Attention. I had the flexibility to accommodate the individual needs of each pet in my care, ensuring their routines and well-being remain a priority. I’m currently not caring for pets in my home. But, I’m happy to make adjustments when necessary to provide consistent and attentive care that works for everyone. Keeping pets comfortable, and in their normal routine is important to me. I will follow their usual schedule, talk to them throughout my visit, give plenty of love, and provide reassurance. When appropriate, I may leave calming music after I leave.
“Lisa was amazing. Panda seemed to be having a great time from all the photos I received. On the day I dropped him off he was sharing his toys with Ditsy, Lisa’s little dog. Lisa made me feel so comfortable”
About: - Certified Dog Trainer | Senior & Puppy Care Specialist | Disney Area Exclusive Thanksgiving & Christmas Boarding – Premium Care for Puppies & Seniors Only 🐾 Traveling for the holidays? Give your most vulnerable furry family members a peaceful, stress-free stay at my private home in Orange County. I do not operate a crowded kennel. I specialize exclusively in the two groups that need the most attentive, gentle oversight: Puppies (under 1 year old) who need strict routine management, and Seniors who require a calm, quiet environment with zero chaos. Why Choose My Holiday Boarding? • Ultra-Limited Spots: I accept a maximum of 3 dogs at any given time to guarantee dedicated, hands-on attention. • Puppy-Safe Environment: Consistent potty routines, crate training maintenance, and zero-compromise supervision for your growing pup. • Senior-Focused Comfort: A quiet, slow-paced home with gentle pacing, easy mobility layout, and meticulous medication schedule management. • Constant Updates: You will receive direct photos and updates throughout Thanksgiving or Christmas so you can enjoy your holiday with peace of mind. Availability: 📅 Now booking for Thanksgiving Week and Christmas/New Year Holiday Weeks. Spots fill up extremely fast due to my strict 3-dog limit. Message me directly today to secure your pet's holiday retreat! #WINDERMERE #WINTERGARDEN #HORIZONWEST #LAKEBUENAVISTA #DISNEYHOTELS #FORTWILDERNESS #DISNEYPETSITTING #RescueDogMom #CertifiedDogTrainerOrlando #PuppyBoardingOrlando #SeniorDogCare As a certified dog trainer and work-from-home business consultant, I structure my entire day around flexibility and care. Because I manage my own schedule, your pet becomes a seamless, prioritized part of my daily routine—never an afterthought. As a certified dog trainer working from home, sharing our lives with animals is an absolute must for my family and me. My entire day is structured to create a safe, trusted environment where your pet is our absolute priority. Because I manage my own business, my early-morning routine is completely flexible. I can easily accommodate early drop-ins right before or after I walk my own dogs, seamlessly weaving positive reinforcement training into our time together to improve behavior. To guarantee total peace of mind, a Meet & Greet is a must for all new clients. This gives us a chance to build real trust, ensures you feel entirely comfortable, and allows me to gather the critical details needed to protect and care for your pet exactly the way you prefer. Think of my service as a Bespoke Concierge for Pets and Pet Parents. I custom-design every walk and drop-in visit around your pet's specific safety and behavioral needs: Tailored Walking Plans: Before we head out, I look closely at your dog's leash habits. Knowing if they are friendly or reactive, hyper-energetic or easily tired, or dealing with specific environmental triggers allows me to manage risks and keep them entirely safe. Secure Drop-In Care: For home visits, I track everything from precise food, water, and medication schedules to their favorite toys. I also proactively verify if your pet is a stealthy escape artist so I can secure the environment.
“I recently boarded my dog with Ana and couldn't be happier with the experience. Ana took exceptional care of my dog, ensuring his needs were met with great attention and love. She provided a safe and comfortable environment, which made me feel completely at ease while I was away. Ana's professionalism and genuine affection for animals shine through in her work. I highly recommend her services to anyone looking for a reliable and caring dog sitter. Thank you, Ana, for taking such wonderful care of my furry friend!”
“Jordan was great with Hokie and very responsive both before and during her stay. Hokie has anxiety with thunderstorms which I made Jordan aware of, she was willing to work with her and was observant when a storm was coming to be proactive with ways to calm Hokie. Overall I would definitely board with Jordan again!”
“Alexandra and her husband were fantastic with my boy Buttons. They were extremely considerate of his more reactive side and got my boy feeling comfortable very quickly. They sent me lots of pictures and updates and made his stay so easy for the both of us. I will be booking again and again!”
“We love Cheri Our flight was delayed overnight and she was very accommodating in keeping Reese an additional night. She also went out and purchased the food he is required to eat as needed. We are so happy that God blessed us to have Cheri take care of Reese when we are away. ❤️”
“I love Candie! She’s no bull. She knows how to control the energy of the dogs that stay with her and I know she’ll take care of my dogs no matter what! I would definitely continue to use Candie! Now I have someone I can trust to leave my babies with! Thank you”
About: I compete in dog sports with my Australian shepherd and I’m very used to high energy dogs, dogs with behavioral “quirks”, and dog training, I’m able to uphold training, do training durring boarding or day care or just be your dogs new best friend. My dogs can be content wrestling or relaxing all day and I’m happy to maintain structure or just let them live their best lives for the day with me. I’ve had many years of dog experience from having them all my life and I’m very familiar with dog body language and “reading” them. I had a very difficult dog that required management and close supervision growing up and currently have a high energy breed and have also handled other high energy breeds (including coonhounds, pitbulls, and several malinois). I’m a stay at home mom so I’m often home aside from small errands here and there which I can mostly work around. I will be home most of the time and can crate your dogs if I have to leave or leave them free roaming, whatever makes them comfortable. I have a fenced in yard and a pool where your baby is welcome to run free or just lay on my couch all day. I have three I have a French bulldog who spends most week days at work with my husband so I am at home with my three year old Australian shepherd and four, two and a half and one year old sons. My three young children are obsessed with dogs and are not fearful of dogs of any size or temperament and understand respecting them and their space. If your dog likes kids they will gain three new best friends here who will be trying to play with your pup or give them snuggles (whatever is their speed) all day long. I’m very dog savvy and can care for high energy and input dogs, do training, can crate if necessary, swim lessons with dogs, and so much more.
“I was very nervous when leaving him as this was my first time leaving my cat for more than a week long but I'm glad I picked Aracelis and Christopher to take care of him. They were so patient with him, ensure to keep me updated on his condition, whereabouts, and takes pictures of him so I can see how he is doing while I'm out. He behave super well with him so I would recommend them as they ensure that my pet was always safe and calm!”
“I am very anxious leaving my dogs anywhere and I was really at peace leaving them with Alexandria & Dan! I got frequent updates & could tell that my pups had a great/safe time!”
“This was our first time using Mayara. She was recommended by another sitter we normally use. We had to scramble to get a sitter at the last minute and Mayara stepped right in. She was great and very communicative. Highly recommend.”
The median cost per night for pet boarding in Oakland is $40
Pet parents share their Rover experiences - Oakland
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 Pet Boarding in Oakland on Rover is $39 per night as of October 2026. Most bookings cost between $28 and $56 per night. 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.
There are 2,672 sitters on Rover for Pet Boarding in Oakland. About 91% of Oakland sitters can respond to requests in under 60 minutes. Whether you’re planning ahead for holidays, need last-minute care, or need same-day coverage for an urgent trip, you can message multiple sitters at once to find available care.
Once you find the right match, you can arrange a to ensure they are a perfect fit for your pet’s personality before confirming.
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.
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 , which provides up to 25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.
A Meet & Greet is a casual meeting to vet potential sitters and communicate care needs for peace of mind before a booking begins. Only sitters who have never booked with you before can schedule a Meet & Greet on Rover; however, you are welcome to coordinate one in Rover messages with sitters you have previously booked. This can be helpful if you have a new pet or routine you want to go over with your sitter.
Meet & Greets can take place in person or virtually. If you are booking with a sitter for the first time, we recommend in-person Meet & Greets to get a clearer sense of how your sitter interacts with your pet or the new environment.
During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Meet & Greets are a great way to prepare your pet and sitter for longer stays or first-time bookings. Read our tips for your first .
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 .
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. Cats may be required to have Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis and Rabies up to date.
By discussing your pet's health history early, you’re adding a layer of confidence for you and your sitter before the booking begins.
is available by phone or email in English 24/7. When an incident occurs, we recommend that sitters contact our Trust & Safety team immediately so that they can connect your sitter with a board-certified veterinarian or offer other resources to help.
If a sitter needs to cancel at the last minute, means our team will work with you to find a suitable replacement as quickly as possible.
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