Dog Boarding in Petaluma
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“Lori is the most compassionate and caring dog sitter I’ve ever met. My dog was injured while I was out of town, and she picked up and took care of my dog with such kindness and compassion. She communicated with me all throughout the day and night until I was able to make it back home. Ziggy & I are so grateful for her. I couldn’t recommend a sitter more!!! She’s amazing!!!”
“Emily was wonderful! We arranged a meeting in advance to give my dog a chance to see the space and place. Then Emily was flexible with timing as we firmed up plans. She took great care of Aubrey and her dog Gigi was a super pal for Aubrey.”
“Lauren and her family took great care of Roxy. She sent us updates and it gave us so much relief as we were worrying about our baby. We’ll definitely use her again when we’re in the area”
“Michael and Regina were excellent sitters for Prince Harry! He had a very good time with the whole family, including the littles! He will be back!”
“Juno had a blast with Lindsay, Cory, and Piper their sweet lab! They provided many updates, pics, and videos sharing how well she was settling in and becoming best friends with Piper! Can't wait to have Juno back again”
“Lindsay was a great dog mama! Very communicative and collaborative. Took Rumi on plenty of hikes and tended to his every need. Thank you Lindsay!”
“Mollie had our 2 pups for 7 days. They were in dog heaven! Throughout our time away, Mollie reached out to us with notes and a few pictures. We knew we made the right choice when we first met and then again at drop off but these added acts of kindness really made our trip that much more enjoyable. And at pick up, those dogs ran and smothered us with love, and then they both went back to Mollie for a pet. Proof is in the pudding, they love and trust her too!”
“Our dogs loved it at Alex and Bri's home. The pups are usually anxious when we leave but they made themselves right at home. They loved the new grass put in their large backyard, found their favorite spot on their couch and got plenty of snuggles. We were updated constantly with plenty of pictures which assured us that they were being very well taken care of. We booked our next stay with them before we even picked them up. I highly recommend Alex and Bri!”
“Heather was great! She went above and beyond to communicate and let us know that our pups were settling in and getting along just fine at her place. They both seemed to have a great time. We will absolutely use Heather again in the future!”
“Caleb is amazing!!! From our first communication he was responsive, accomodating, and positive. We were nervous about leaving our new pup for the first time for a long planned trip out of town but Caleb put us completely at ease. Jasper was likely not a saint (as with most 4-6 month olds) but caleb made us feel like he was never a burden or imposition in his wonderful home. We loved the pupdates! He has just completed his second stay with Caleb and same as with the first stay came home a happy, tired, and calm pup. Thank you again,caleb, for taking such great care of our “other” baby :-)”
“My senior dog seemed very happy with Ashley during her week-long boarding. She communicated quickly. We would definitely book with her again!”
“Our dogs have never been happier! They loved the massive fenced yard and all the playtime. I loved the photos of them romping that Dustin kindly sent often. Can’t wait to have them board again.”
“Great overnight to see if our pup Foxy was happy and she was! Thank you Robyn!”
“Gabriel & Laura took such great care of our dogs, Kylo & Cocoa! They were very attentive and sent us updates throughout the dogs’ stay, so we got to enjoy our weekend knowing that our dogs were cared for by this amazing family. Highly recommend and will definitely have them look after the dogs again when we’re in the area!”
“Wow!!! What a great sitter and a great place. After traveling 1800 miles in the backseat of the car, my parents dropped my twin brother Blue and I off for 5 days. We had a blast. We had a gas hanging out with Lisa's significant other. We had him eating out of our paws by the end.. Lisa has 2 good dogs as well and we became good friends. It was nice that our parents came back to get us, but we are now talking about when we are going back to Petaluma to Lisa's house again. Gus Yes, the dogs loved it very much. And we give more than 5 stars to her. Lisa's sitting service is the only call you'll ever have to make. Kirk & Wendy, the parents.”
“Shayla and Jake were phenomenal with our pups Hendrix and Cooper, this was our first time boarding with them and we received photos and updates everyday! We can tell the pups had a blast because they came back completely exhausted!! Will definitely be reaching out to Jake and Shayla again!”
“I was headed on vacation when, last minute, my family got sick and couldn’t watch my dog. Thank goodness for Rover and especially for Xi! I’ve always hated the idea of boarding my dog in a tiny kennel with limited attention unless you pay extra. That’s why I’m so grateful I found Xi and Yohanas She was an exceptional host from start to finish. She kept me updated with photos and messages throughout Osito’s stay, which gave me such peace of mind. Not only did she care for Osito like her own, she even had homemade food ready for him! He got daily walks, plenty of love and attention, and he absolutely loved playing with her sweet dog. It felt like he was staying with extended family, not a sitter. Xi and Yohanas went above and beyond, and I will 100% continue using her!”
“Ethan was amazing! He's really good with dogs and Cooper seemed to be happy there and listened to him. Ethan sent me daily photos of Cooper and took him on walks & a hike! He also provided tips for training. Highly recommend!”
“Steven took great care of Roscoe!”
“My 2 pups stayed with Breanna for 6 days. She provided excellent communication throughout their stay with her. Her home is perfectly dog friendly with a very secure yard. Our dogs were clearly loved and treated well while we were away.”
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Lori & Frank R.
“Lori is the most compassionate and caring dog sitter I’ve ever met. My dog was injured while I was out of town, and she picked up and took care of my dog with such kindness and compassion. She communicated with me all throughout the day and night until I was able to make it back home. Ziggy & I are so grateful for her. I couldn’t recommend a sitter more!!! She’s amazing!!!”
Emily O.
“Emily was wonderful! We arranged a meeting in advance to give my dog a chance to see the space and place. Then Emily was flexible with timing as we firmed up plans. She took great care of Aubrey and her dog Gigi was a super pal for Aubrey.”
Lauren G.
“Lauren and her family took great care of Roxy. She sent us updates and it gave us so much relief as we were worrying about our baby. We’ll definitely use her again when we’re in the area”
Michael & Regina R.
“Michael and Regina were excellent sitters for Prince Harry! He had a very good time with the whole family, including the littles! He will be back!”
Lindsay & Cory L.
“Juno had a blast with Lindsay, Cory, and Piper their sweet lab! They provided many updates, pics, and videos sharing how well she was settling in and becoming best friends with Piper! Can't wait to have Juno back again”
Lindsay M.
“Lindsay was a great dog mama! Very communicative and collaborative. Took Rumi on plenty of hikes and tended to his every need. Thank you Lindsay!”
Mollie C.
“Mollie had our 2 pups for 7 days. They were in dog heaven! Throughout our time away, Mollie reached out to us with notes and a few pictures. We knew we made the right choice when we first met and then again at drop off but these added acts of kindness really made our trip that much more enjoyable. And at pick up, those dogs ran and smothered us with love, and then they both went back to Mollie for a pet. Proof is in the pudding, they love and trust her too!”
Alex L.
“Our dogs loved it at Alex and Bri's home. The pups are usually anxious when we leave but they made themselves right at home. They loved the new grass put in their large backyard, found their favorite spot on their couch and got plenty of snuggles. We were updated constantly with plenty of pictures which assured us that they were being very well taken care of. We booked our next stay with them before we even picked them up. I highly recommend Alex and Bri!”
Heather & Calob James D.
“Heather was great! She went above and beyond to communicate and let us know that our pups were settling in and getting along just fine at her place. They both seemed to have a great time. We will absolutely use Heather again in the future!”
Caleb S.
“Caleb is amazing!!! From our first communication he was responsive, accomodating, and positive. We were nervous about leaving our new pup for the first time for a long planned trip out of town but Caleb put us completely at ease. Jasper was likely not a saint (as with most 4-6 month olds) but caleb made us feel like he was never a burden or imposition in his wonderful home. We loved the pupdates! He has just completed his second stay with Caleb and same as with the first stay came home a happy, tired, and calm pup. Thank you again,caleb, for taking such great care of our “other” baby :-)”
Ashley W.
“My senior dog seemed very happy with Ashley during her week-long boarding. She communicated quickly. We would definitely book with her again!”
Dustin B.
“Our dogs have never been happier! They loved the massive fenced yard and all the playtime. I loved the photos of them romping that Dustin kindly sent often. Can’t wait to have them board again.”
Robyn N.
“Great overnight to see if our pup Foxy was happy and she was! Thank you Robyn!”
Gabriel & Laura M.
“Gabriel & Laura took such great care of our dogs, Kylo & Cocoa! They were very attentive and sent us updates throughout the dogs’ stay, so we got to enjoy our weekend knowing that our dogs were cared for by this amazing family. Highly recommend and will definitely have them look after the dogs again when we’re in the area!”
Lisa H.
“Wow!!! What a great sitter and a great place. After traveling 1800 miles in the backseat of the car, my parents dropped my twin brother Blue and I off for 5 days. We had a blast. We had a gas hanging out with Lisa's significant other. We had him eating out of our paws by the end.. Lisa has 2 good dogs as well and we became good friends. It was nice that our parents came back to get us, but we are now talking about when we are going back to Petaluma to Lisa's house again. Gus Yes, the dogs loved it very much. And we give more than 5 stars to her. Lisa's sitting service is the only call you'll ever have to make. Kirk & Wendy, the parents.”
Shayla & Jacob T.
“Shayla and Jake were phenomenal with our pups Hendrix and Cooper, this was our first time boarding with them and we received photos and updates everyday! We can tell the pups had a blast because they came back completely exhausted!! Will definitely be reaching out to Jake and Shayla again!”
Xi & Yohanas F.
“I was headed on vacation when, last minute, my family got sick and couldn’t watch my dog. Thank goodness for Rover and especially for Xi! I’ve always hated the idea of boarding my dog in a tiny kennel with limited attention unless you pay extra. That’s why I’m so grateful I found Xi and Yohanas She was an exceptional host from start to finish. She kept me updated with photos and messages throughout Osito’s stay, which gave me such peace of mind. Not only did she care for Osito like her own, she even had homemade food ready for him! He got daily walks, plenty of love and attention, and he absolutely loved playing with her sweet dog. It felt like he was staying with extended family, not a sitter. Xi and Yohanas went above and beyond, and I will 100% continue using her!”
Ethan M.
“Ethan was amazing! He's really good with dogs and Cooper seemed to be happy there and listened to him. Ethan sent me daily photos of Cooper and took him on walks & a hike! He also provided tips for training. Highly recommend!”
Steven M.
“Steven took great care of Roscoe!”
Breanna W.
“My 2 pups stayed with Breanna for 6 days. She provided excellent communication throughout their stay with her. Her home is perfectly dog friendly with a very secure yard. Our dogs were clearly loved and treated well while we were away.”
Over 1,145 pet parents in Petaluma have booked dog boarding
Petaluma dog parents share their Rover experiences
Thank you so much! My babies are very happy and sleepy even after being a handful haha. Thank you for taking them in last notice.
Me and my pup were so lucky to find Jessica. I had a last minute cancellation from a friend and needed a sitter urgently. I was really hesitant to leave my pup with a stranger but as soon as I met Jessica I knew he would be in good and safe hands. Her house and backyard is a really sweet environment for even a large dog and her care and questions let me know that she is an experienced and careful dog caregiver. I'm not sure he wanted to come back after 9 days, but alas, he's stuck with me for life. Thanks Jessica for allowing me to travel care free about the safety and happiness of my pupper 🤍
Hydee is great, she’s super flexible and patient with my anxious pup. Her little dog makes some noise towards people but he’s fine with the dogs, and he and my dog were snuggling in no time. So glad I found her !
We were able to meet with Mollie ahead of Theo’s stay and also view the property. She communicated with us with both photos and video, showing the Theo was doing well. Her property is very safe and perfect for lots of activity. We are completely satisfied!
Dane is the best! He takes her out frequently and on adventures. He checks in often and makes you feel secure and comfortable leaving your dog with him. It’s like your pet gets a vacation too!
Jestina was AMAZING with our old dog and we will definitely contact her again when we need someone to care for him while we’re away from home.
Adriana and doggy Nola were perfect hosts for Cocoa. Cocoa felt super comfortable with Adriana right away. Nola (woof) welcomed Cocoa with lots of energy - just perfect for Cocoa. Adriana took the dogs on walks in the open space and sent several pictures. Cocoa had a great time.
This was our first time using Rover and we are extremely happy with the care that Garrett gave Milo. He took Milo to his favorite spot, the beach and he was able to met Garrett’s dog, Angie. The pictures Garrett took of them definitely show that they both had an amazing time together.
If you're looking for small dog boarding by a knowledgeable and attentive care giver, you should contact Betsy. She made sure she knew all of our little Dachshund's requirements, especially the necessity of him needing ramps to get on/off furniture, and his quirky need to burrow into blankets and hide. We received lots of fun pics/videos of him while we were away. It's always a little difficult for me to leave my pet, even for a few nights, but Betsy definitely made it easier because she knows and understands dogs so well.
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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Petaluma is $75
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Sitters in Petaluma average 9 repeat dog boarding clients
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As of Aug 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in Petaluma 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 Petaluma dog boarding rates can be found as low as $37 to as high as $85 per night.
As of Aug 2025, 709 sitters provided dog boarding in Petaluma. 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 Petaluma dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Petaluma have an average of 21 years of experience. 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 Petaluma.
Rover makes it easy to find Petaluma 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 709 dog boarding sitters in Petaluma on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Petaluma, 93% of sitters offer daily exercise, 100% offer medication administration, and 95% 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.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your dog boarding service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.
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