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“Megan really came through for us in a pinch. She was very hospitable and understanding of our puppies specific needs and quirks. We are happy with the service we had received with Megan and would book her services again in the future.”
“Madison did a wonderful job with our dog Hugo. Loved that he got to snuggle with her. He seemed happy and content.”
“Christina was great! My 2 typically take a while to settle in and can sometimes not eat for up to 24 hrs, but they both felt comfortable enough to eat the first night! That’s a huge win and shows how relaxed and calming her and the other dogs were. I will definitely book again for our next trip.”
“Alex took great care of our lab. She communicated well, staying in touch with texts and pictures. We would definitely book another stay with Alex!”
About: I have taken care of dogs all my life. As a child-teen, I helped bring puppies to the vet every year, as well as bathing them, playing with them, and watching them. I’ve been paid to take care of multiple dogs and I volunteered in the Waterville Humane Society as an adolescent. I have lots of freedom and flexibility in my schedule. I am available all day Monday-Saturday and am willing to provide overnight care as well. I make sure that dogs in my home are fed and watered according to their normal schedule, walked, bathed when necessary, played with, and paid attention to.
“My dog loves her, very flexible”
“Beyond impressed and thankful for Jessica’s care of my fur baby! She treated him as family, kept me updated with loads of updates and photos! I cannot expresses enough how much I recommend Jessica for dog sitting!! I will definitely be booking with her again for my next time away!”
“I am beyond grateful for Tonya. I was able to take a once in a lifetime vacation because Tonya was there for me. I have a 20 year old very needy pup who isn't easy to care for. She took such good care of him and my home, even while, my smoke alarms decided to beep the entire 8 days. She is a patient woman. I hope you are lucky enough to book her.”
About: I'm a genuine dog lover! I've always trained my dogs on basic tricks and commands.I'm aware that dogs have their own personalities, fears, and strengths. I work part-time. I have a flexible schedule. I'm open to having dogs in my house throughout the week and some weekends, if needed, and also just walks. I don't have a fenced yard. However, I will be with them out in my yard to assure a safe environment. I'll take them hiking or for walks around my area. They are welcome inside my house to sleep and rest.
“Caroline and her significant other took such great care of Abby while we were out of town. She was flexible with pick up/drop off and sent plenty of photos of Abby loving her mini doggy vacay. We’ll definitely reach out to them again when we head out of town next!”
About: As a lifelong dog owner, I know the importance of feeling confidence in your pet’s care while you are away – for the day or for weeks. I grew up with German Shepards, Labrador Retrievers, Weimaraners, and of course your traditional mutts. I’m comfortable with medium and large breeds with varying degrees of energy and structure needs. In adulthood I’ve dedicated myself to seniors and pups with special needs. My current pack is all neutered males - Riley (12), Vinnie (17), Gilroy (4, Cerebellar Aplasia), and Louie (4, Blind). Everyone in the pack is dog friendly and more importantly I know them well and how to navigate introducing new members. Pack management is a critical and advantageous skill I live in a single family detached home with a large fenced in yard. The dogs are allowed on the furniture. I have extra crates, cots, dog beds, and toys. With a traditional cape style, I can also keep pack members separate if needed, especially at mealtime to keep everyone safe. My home and I have been approved by three different reputable rescues in the last 3 years. I have established relationships with not only my local vet, Dirigo, but also specialists at Maine Veterinary Medical Center. I have experience with high needs behavioral and physical pups. Though I do not think taking in an aggressive dog into the pack for sitting is a good idea, I am comfortable and understand dogs with anxiety that might need some extra time or care. I have experience with dogs paralyzed in the back end, cerebellar hypoplasia (wobbly), cerebellar aplasia (no balance), hydrocephalus, blindness, senior needs, puppy needs and training. In the last year my pack has included three more pups (may two rest in peace, and one continue to live his best life with his forever mom) and so I open my home to boarding knowing that my current boys are already okay with new members. If you have any questions please reach out! I work from home five days a week. I work from home full-time and can navigate my schedule most days by the needs of the pack. Without a doubt they can go outside whenever they need. At most during the week I could leave the house from 1-3 hours. I will sometimes need to leave the house for 2-6 hours at a time especially on weekends, but can arrange any accommodation that makes your pup comfortable – free, crate, room etc. All dogs are allowed on the couch and my bed, though not all will sleep on the bed at night. I make sure to have a dog bed available for each pup in the house and have crate options too if individual space makes your pup feel more comfortable. The house is set up so that all living is on the first floor, so there are only two stairs into the home and two stairs off of the deck. During the warmer months I have a dog door for free access to the fenced in yard. However, in the winter months I maintain taking the dogs out at regular intervals. All dogs will be fed safely alone so no issues are allowed to develop. All stairs inside are blocked off either by baby gate or doors (for my blind boy). Pack management is key to safety and with lots of experience I know I can navigate it well.
“Lindsey was very accommodating and is very knowledgeable about dogs. She also has a grooming service so when you are done with your vacation she will have them washed and groomed for you if you request that service.”
About: Highlight: I am experienced with aggressive and reactive animals! Note: I am very flexible with pricing. If my rates seem too high, feel free to reach out anyway and I'll be happy to see see what we can work out. 😊 I have had animals in my home and life as long as I can remember. I have cared for countless dogs, cats, and small animals. At one point in my life I had seven dogs and a number of other pets. Animal care and rescue is my greatest passion. I am skilled at handling dogs and other animals of all ages, sizes, and temperments. I have worked with aggressive and reactive dogs and have experience deescalating conflicts when they arise. I am more than happy to care for any kind of animals- not just dogs and cats. My own current pets are two dogs and four cats. I also have experience caring for small animals, various poultry and livestock, and horses. When I was 15 years old I started occasionally farm/house sitting for a family with dogs, horses, and a cat, and caring for all of the animals there during my stay. With them I have worked daytime hours as well as overnight stays for a few days at a time so they could take trips out of state. In my adult life I have branched out, first with Rover a few years ago, and then with expanding farther into launching my private pet care business at the beginning of 2024 while still maintaining my presence on Rover. My client base is steadily growing and I am excited to see where this venture takes me! I am reliable and committed to providing excellent service for my clients. If you want a pet caretaker you can count on who will treat your animals as well as their own, I'm your gal! I work part time as a BHP and I try to be as flexible as possible. My schedule changes depending on the time of year. Currently I work with my human client from 7:15 am - 8:15am and 2:30pm - 5:30pm on weekdays and am off on weekends. I take care of animal clients all days of the week. Please message me and I'll do my best to work something out. I take utmost care to keep animals in my care safe and properly contained. I make sure to follow whatever rules and structures are in place for the animals to ensure their safety. Pets are always leashed inside before heading for a walk and the leash isn't unclipped until we are back inside with a closed door. I am vigilant in looking out for potential risks (e.g. other animals, cars, bad things they could eat, etc) and making sure to give them a wide berth. In my own home I have any small animals carefully segregated into rooms that predator animals don't go into. Anytime I leave the room, I do a check and verify that all predators are outside the door so nobody can get hurt. I monitor the dog around the cats to make sure all interactions are safe. I have utlized crates and baby gates when necessary to keep animals safely contained and/or separated in the past. I am skilled at containing flight risk animals and watching out for their safety.
“Literally couldn’t have asked for a better dog sitting experience! Our two dogs had the best time and we were provided with pictures and updates throughout! Perfect environment for pups and we will definitely be returning!”
“Excellent Clean and safe surroundings. Nicely fenced yard. Sunny and bright with “Westie” level windows. I didn’t worry a bit about my little girl. Deborah took great care of her and her dog is very nice as well. Eill definitely recommend and reschedule as needed.”
About: Ever since the family cat had kittens when I was four years old, I have been drawn to the care of animals. Honoring the lives of pets as our friends has been a source of inspiration and therapy for myself personally. As a working artist, taking the time to care for animals has been such a privilege and the perfect change of pace while I continue to work on creative projects. I have a German Shepherd that I keep separated from the work I do with other animals. I am located at a small farmhouse in Augusta that has a huge yard with two a-joining fields. There is more than enough room to explore the surround with your pet. I am also an avid walker so exercise is big for me generally.
About: After nearly nine years together we lost our beloved rescue doggie last summer. We miss the companionship, but we are not ready to make a full time commitment to another pet. Doggie-sitting your special pet seems like the perfect way to satisfy my desire for a four-legged companion. I work in a school so I have the summer off and will have lots of flexibility once the summer begins. This will allow me to be very attentive to your pet for a day, a night, or while you take a few days of vacation. Our in-town location is great for long or short walks and our home is very pet friendly. All of the members of our household are dog lovers so your pet will get all the loving attention it needs and more. We look forward to meeting your doggie!
“Wonderful as always! Took special care of my kitties, even willing to give one of the cats oral medication without a problem. Will always come back as I know they will be in loving arms.”
About: There has always been a dog, or two, in my home, and I wouldn't have it any other way! Your furry friend will be treated like family here! We go for walks a couple times a day, have shared or individual space, and have a dog door to a fenced in area throughout the day. Working from home, I am able to take the pups on walks at lunch and before and/or after work. They will have constant company throughout the day! I have a large yard to leash walk dogs, a finished/heated garage with a dog door to a fenced in area, so pups can go outside as they'd like between walks. I treat all animals as if they are my own; they are welcome on some furniture, have a warm and comfortable space, can meet dietary/medical needs, and will have multiple walks throughout the day.
“Alyx was wonderful to work with and we are very happy we found her! She was easy to communicate with and kept us updated on Lucy's stay with messages and pictures. We were nervous leaving Lucy with a new sitter but feel confident that she was well cared for and given lots of one-on-one attention in her time with Alyx. We definitely recommend her!”
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1. Megan K.
“Megan really came through for us in a pinch. She was very hospitable and understanding of our puppies specific needs and quirks. We are happy with the service we had received with Megan and would book her services again in the future.”
2. Madison J.
“Madison did a wonderful job with our dog Hugo. Loved that he got to snuggle with her. He seemed happy and content.”
3. Christina P.
“Christina was great! My 2 typically take a while to settle in and can sometimes not eat for up to 24 hrs, but they both felt comfortable enough to eat the first night! That’s a huge win and shows how relaxed and calming her and the other dogs were. I will definitely book again for our next trip.”
4. Alex L.
“Alex took great care of our lab. She communicated well, staying in touch with texts and pictures. We would definitely book another stay with Alex!”
5. Hallie F.
“Hallie is the most dependable person that you could ask for! She loves animals and would be perfect for this job! She has helped me with my dog Neiko whenever I have needed it and she truly loves him! She is incredibly honest and responsible and I can't say enough good about her. You would be lucky to have her look after your pet!”
6. Abundance D.
“My dog loves her, very flexible”
7. Jessica H.
“Beyond impressed and thankful for Jessica’s care of my fur baby! She treated him as family, kept me updated with loads of updates and photos! I cannot expresses enough how much I recommend Jessica for dog sitting!! I will definitely be booking with her again for my next time away!”
8. Tonya P.
“I am beyond grateful for Tonya. I was able to take a once in a lifetime vacation because Tonya was there for me. I have a 20 year old very needy pup who isn't easy to care for. She took such good care of him and my home, even while, my smoke alarms decided to beep the entire 8 days. She is a patient woman. I hope you are lucky enough to book her.”
9. Ilsa G.
“Ilsa is a very caring, energetic person. She is responsible and loves animals. She has trained her own rescue dog very well and I would trust her with my own. She understands that dogs have different personalities and works with them. She loves to walk so will enjoy walking yours.”
10. Caroline C.
“Caroline and her significant other took such great care of Abby while we were out of town. She was flexible with pick up/drop off and sent plenty of photos of Abby loving her mini doggy vacay. We’ll definitely reach out to them again when we head out of town next!”
11. Erin P.
“Erin is excellent with dogs of all kinds. She herself has cared for a variety of dogs with different conditions. She has watched my 70ish lb male dog several times and he's been very well cared for. He enjoys spending time in her yard and getting lots of pets from Erin. My dog (Jack) fits right in with her dogs who are all very friendly. Highly recommend!”
12. Lindsay S.
“Lindsey was very accommodating and is very knowledgeable about dogs. She also has a grooming service so when you are done with your vacation she will have them washed and groomed for you if you request that service.”
13. Emma B.
“Emma has been our farm sitter of choice for years. At 16 years old, she was far more responsible than many older adults. She is capable, knowledgeable and willing to work. She clearly loves all animals and can handle difficult situations with a calm, cool head. I have the very highest regard for her!”
14. Marissa G.
“Literally couldn’t have asked for a better dog sitting experience! Our two dogs had the best time and we were provided with pictures and updates throughout! Perfect environment for pups and we will definitely be returning!”
15. Deborah P.
“Excellent Clean and safe surroundings. Nicely fenced yard. Sunny and bright with “Westie” level windows. I didn’t worry a bit about my little girl. Deborah took great care of her and her dog is very nice as well. Eill definitely recommend and reschedule as needed.”
16. Nathan B.
“I am writing to recommend Nathan as a pet care provider. Nate has been doing pet care services now for going on 10 years. (In addition to providing this service, he also does house sitting.) Nathan is a pet owner himself and has helped me whelp 3 litters of German Shepherd pups, as well as raise/train my current German Shepherd. Nathan is a very responsible pet owner and a consummate professional. If you are looking to hire someone who will give your pet(s) the care and attention they deserve, please consider Nate for the job. You won't be disappointed!”
17. Diane C.
About: After nearly nine years together we lost our beloved rescue doggie last summer. We miss the companionship, but we are not ready to make a full time commitment to another pet. Doggie-sitting your special pet seems like the perfect way to satisfy my desire for a four-legged companion. I work in a school so I have the summer off and will have lots of flexibility once the summer begins. This will allow me to be very attentive to your pet for a day, a night, or while you take a few days of vacation. Our in-town location is great for long or short walks and our home is very pet friendly. All of the members of our household are dog lovers so your pet will get all the loving attention it needs and more. We look forward to meeting your doggie!
18. Tiffany K.
“Wonderful as always! Took special care of my kitties, even willing to give one of the cats oral medication without a problem. Will always come back as I know they will be in loving arms.”
19. Katie J.
“Katie is amazing with animals, dedicated, caring and competent. My dog Moose is excited every time he sees her house. She provides plenty of exercise and attention. She communicates very well, kept me updated and sent a few pictures. Highly recommend her.”
20. Alyx C.
“Alyx was wonderful to work with and we are very happy we found her! She was easy to communicate with and kept us updated on Lucy's stay with messages and pictures. We were nervous leaving Lucy with a new sitter but feel confident that she was well cared for and given lots of one-on-one attention in her time with Alyx. We definitely recommend her!”
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As of May 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in Oakland is $47 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $329. 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 $26 to as high as $30 per night.
As of May 2025, 47 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, 97% of Oakland dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 9 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 47 dog boarding sitters in Oakland on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! We understand that each dog is unique and may require specific 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.
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