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“Nicholas and Payal were great and Nyra enjoyed her stay. Also very happy that she got along with Tyson (he is adorable). We can see that both of them are genuine animal lovers and took care of Nyra very well They kept us posted with photos and updates and were even accommodating for a late pickup as our flights were delayed. Thank you! Will definitely board Nyra again and I highly recommend them.”
“Sujanna was great to Sidney and great to work with!! She sent multiple updates and pictures every day. I could tell that Sidney was happy and well cared for. I highly recommend Sujanna as a dog sitter and look forward to using her again.”
“Rhea and Michael are absolutely incredible! From our first meetup we knew Ellie was in wonderful hands. We received updates and pictures frequently and it seems like Rhea, Michael and Ellie all had the best time! Ellie was walked and played with, and enjoyed their fenced in backyard. We have already booked Ellie’s next stay with Michael and Rhea!”
“Very warm and welcoming family. Biggie did not want to leave! Marisol was lovely and attentive. She communicated with me every day and sent pictures of biggie so I don’t worry since it was his first time there. Def found biggie’s second home. Thanks guys❤️🥰”
“Amazing! Sniglet was in great hands with Kristie and her family! She received daily walks, plenty of time in the yard and lots of snuggles. The daily updates really helped while away and missing my pup. Will absolutely book again!”
“Wendy was amazing! She took excellent care of my cat, I appreciated her so much! She made sure my fur baby was happy. She sent me lots of pictures which really eased my mind and I appreciated. Definitely will use her again next time I need a cat sitter!!!”
“Opey and Daniel were phenomenal! They took such good care of my boy! He loves them and Benji so much. It is hard to find such sweet and reliable people. Thank you so much!”
“We can’t thank Irene and Ben enough for taking such incredible care of our dog, Casey, while we were away for 10 days. From the moment we dropped her off, we felt completely at ease knowing she was in kind, capable, and loving hands. They treated Casey like part of their family—giving her plenty of exercise, attention, and affection. We got regular updates and photos that showed just how happy and relaxed she was, which made all the difference while we were away. It was clear they truly understood her personality and needs. When we picked her up, she was calm, happy, and clearly well cared for. It’s such a relief to know we have a trusted home away from home for Casey. Irene and Ben are absolute gems—we wouldn’t hesitate to book with them again and highly recommend them to anyone looking for responsible, loving dog care.”
“Nataliya and her family were so welcoming and caring. My Coco had a great time with them! Nataliya also kept me up to date on how Coco was doing while I was away which was nice ! Would book again.”
“Lynn did an excellent job with my dog Riggs. She provided me with daily updates and pictures during his stay. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a pet sitter and will definitely reach out to her again when I need a sitter again.”
“This was the first time using Pam and we were pleasantly updated throughout the entire dog sitting days. Pam provided frequent updates and photos of our dog which was quite comforting. I will surely use Pam again in the future.”
“Erica was AMAZING! Snoopy was so well taken care of and had a great time hanging with Erica. He actually looked sad to leave! Will def book with Erica again in the future. 🙏🏼💛”
“Christine took wonderful care of our Teddy! She made him very happy during his stay, even allowing him to sit on her lap while she worked! She also stepped in last minute when we were out of the country and our previous plan for care fell through---she coordinated with our previous caretaker and welcomed Teddy into her home, and provided many updates and photos throughout his stay. Teddy left her place very relaxed and happy. I would not hesitate to use Christine again!”
“Heath was so happy with Deborah. Her house and yard are perfectly set up for the dogs that stay there. I would happily send Heath to stay with Deborah many more times.”
“Tricia is the best! Buddy LOVES her so much and always comes home happy and tired! She is great with sending pictures and updates on his visit and outings. We always feel safe and secure knowing he is in great hands with her and her family! <3”
“Peiyi took amazing care of my dog while I was away and it gave me so much peace of mind knowing my dog was in good hands. She was reliable and communicated with us often throughout her stay with her. We definitely recommend her for anyone.”
“Gilbert continues to be reliable and accommodating. Joey always seems in great spirits when we pick him up and we feel lucky to have found Gilbert for Joeys boarding.”
“Paola cared for Snickers like her own. He loved spending time with her and her family. She sent regular pictures and kept me updated on his feeding and activity.”
“Mavis had the best time at Laura’s house! I know Laura had her hands full with my girl running like crazy across her pool cover 🤦🏼♀️ but she always sent through the best pictures and video updates. Mavis was sad to leave! We will definitely be boarding her here again.”
“Raymond was great with Luna our Frenchie. He would give us a daily update on how she was doing. I highly recommend to use Raymond for his services, we sure will again.”
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1. Nicholas & Payal R.
“Nicholas and Payal were great and Nyra enjoyed her stay. Also very happy that she got along with Tyson (he is adorable). We can see that both of them are genuine animal lovers and took care of Nyra very well They kept us posted with photos and updates and were even accommodating for a late pickup as our flights were delayed. Thank you! Will definitely board Nyra again and I highly recommend them.”
2. Sujanna K.
“Sujanna was great to Sidney and great to work with!! She sent multiple updates and pictures every day. I could tell that Sidney was happy and well cared for. I highly recommend Sujanna as a dog sitter and look forward to using her again.”
3. Rhea & Michael S.
“Rhea and Michael are absolutely incredible! From our first meetup we knew Ellie was in wonderful hands. We received updates and pictures frequently and it seems like Rhea, Michael and Ellie all had the best time! Ellie was walked and played with, and enjoyed their fenced in backyard. We have already booked Ellie’s next stay with Michael and Rhea!”
4. Marisol, John & Avi O.
“Very warm and welcoming family. Biggie did not want to leave! Marisol was lovely and attentive. She communicated with me every day and sent pictures of biggie so I don’t worry since it was his first time there. Def found biggie’s second home. Thanks guys❤️🥰”
5. Kristie, Mark & Katie B.
“Amazing! Sniglet was in great hands with Kristie and her family! She received daily walks, plenty of time in the yard and lots of snuggles. The daily updates really helped while away and missing my pup. Will absolutely book again!”
6. Wenxin Z.
“Wendy was amazing! She took excellent care of my cat, I appreciated her so much! She made sure my fur baby was happy. She sent me lots of pictures which really eased my mind and I appreciated. Definitely will use her again next time I need a cat sitter!!!”
7. Daniel & Opeyemi R.
“Opey and Daniel were phenomenal! They took such good care of my boy! He loves them and Benji so much. It is hard to find such sweet and reliable people. Thank you so much!”
8. Ben & Irene J.
“We can’t thank Irene and Ben enough for taking such incredible care of our dog, Casey, while we were away for 10 days. From the moment we dropped her off, we felt completely at ease knowing she was in kind, capable, and loving hands. They treated Casey like part of their family—giving her plenty of exercise, attention, and affection. We got regular updates and photos that showed just how happy and relaxed she was, which made all the difference while we were away. It was clear they truly understood her personality and needs. When we picked her up, she was calm, happy, and clearly well cared for. It’s such a relief to know we have a trusted home away from home for Casey. Irene and Ben are absolute gems—we wouldn’t hesitate to book with them again and highly recommend them to anyone looking for responsible, loving dog care.”
9. Nataliya C.
“Nataliya and her family were so welcoming and caring. My Coco had a great time with them! Nataliya also kept me up to date on how Coco was doing while I was away which was nice ! Would book again.”
10. Lynn T.
“Lynn did an excellent job with my dog Riggs. She provided me with daily updates and pictures during his stay. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a pet sitter and will definitely reach out to her again when I need a sitter again.”
11. Pam A.
“This was the first time using Pam and we were pleasantly updated throughout the entire dog sitting days. Pam provided frequent updates and photos of our dog which was quite comforting. I will surely use Pam again in the future.”
12. Erica B.
“Erica was AMAZING! Snoopy was so well taken care of and had a great time hanging with Erica. He actually looked sad to leave! Will def book with Erica again in the future. 🙏🏼💛”
13. Christine T.
“Christine took wonderful care of our Teddy! She made him very happy during his stay, even allowing him to sit on her lap while she worked! She also stepped in last minute when we were out of the country and our previous plan for care fell through---she coordinated with our previous caretaker and welcomed Teddy into her home, and provided many updates and photos throughout his stay. Teddy left her place very relaxed and happy. I would not hesitate to use Christine again!”
14. Deborah M.
“Heath was so happy with Deborah. Her house and yard are perfectly set up for the dogs that stay there. I would happily send Heath to stay with Deborah many more times.”
15. Tricia B.
“Tricia is the best! Buddy LOVES her so much and always comes home happy and tired! She is great with sending pictures and updates on his visit and outings. We always feel safe and secure knowing he is in great hands with her and her family! <3”
16. Peiyi W.
“Peiyi took amazing care of my dog while I was away and it gave me so much peace of mind knowing my dog was in good hands. She was reliable and communicated with us often throughout her stay with her. We definitely recommend her for anyone.”
17. Gilbert H.
“Gilbert continues to be reliable and accommodating. Joey always seems in great spirits when we pick him up and we feel lucky to have found Gilbert for Joeys boarding.”
18. Paola H.
“Paola cared for Snickers like her own. He loved spending time with her and her family. She sent regular pictures and kept me updated on his feeding and activity.”
19. Laura G.
“Mavis had the best time at Laura’s house! I know Laura had her hands full with my girl running like crazy across her pool cover 🤦🏼♀️ but she always sent through the best pictures and video updates. Mavis was sad to leave! We will definitely be boarding her here again.”
20. Raymond S.
“Raymond was great with Luna our Frenchie. He would give us a daily update on how she was doing. I highly recommend to use Raymond for his services, we sure will again.”
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As of Apr 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in Oakland is €60 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs €420. 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 €38 to as high as €69 per night.
As of Apr 2025, 9,749 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, 88% of Oakland dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Oakland have an average of 14 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 6 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 9,749 dog boarding sitters in Oakland on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Oakland, 94% of sitters offer daily exercise, 91% offer medication administration, and 83% 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.
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