Dog Boarding in Professorville, Palo Alto
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1. Wenxin S.

“Wenxin took such good care of my dog Smiley, she showered Smiley with love, care, and patience. Smiley really enjoyed every minute. Strongly recommend Wenxin for anyone who needs help with their dog.”


2. Emma H.

“I wholeheartedly recommend Emma to anyone needing a reliable and caring dog sitter. Her attentiveness, thoroughness, and kindness made my dog’s stay enjoyable, and I will reach out to her again. Thank you, Emma, for taking such wonderful care of my furry family member!”


3. Melissa C.

“Excellent sitter! Melissa was kind and warm and provided frequent updates. Completely trusted her with my dog and was happy my dog was having fun w her Archie. Highly recommend! Would use again. Thanks so much ❤️”


4. MinJun & Mi Ran P.

“MinJun and Mi Ran took such great care of our furry baby! It was such a relief to know that he was in good hands and that they loved him as much as we love him! we will definitely be using them again! Thank you Minjun and Mi Ran!”


5. Jifu Y.

“We couldn't have been more pleased with the care Jifu provided for our dog. He was responsive, professional, and, most importantly, handled our very energetic pup with care. Our dog seemed to really enjoy her time with Jifu and his dog, Joki!”


6. Ahmyah H.

“Ahmyah was excellent! She walked Ernie five times a day and showered him with attention. She kept in good communication with me throughout her time with Ernie, sending me pictures and updates on how he was doing! I would definitely recommend Ahmyah as a sitter for your pet and will be coming back to her with Ernie in the future!”


7. Cesar S.


“Ceasar is phenomenal! He came through for me in a time of need and was very flexible. He took great care of Axel and sent many pictures that made me feel good. I am thankful for Ceasar and appreciate all he did. I certainly would use him again. Thank you!”


8. Carolina G.

“Literally the best boarding experience ever! I cannot recommend Carolina enough! She truly took the best care of our Duncan and he had the best weekend with her. She treated him like her own pet and gave us updates constantly. If you’re looking for a 10/10 experience for pet sitting please use Carolina!”


9. Kevin & Sarah W.

“Kevin and Sarah took great care of Bowie over the new year holiday! They were great communicators, giving us updates on how B was doing. Bowie and Kona also became fast friends so Bowie had a playmate! Would book again.”


10. Jesse & Kimmy R.

“Kimmy took great care of Bunny. She sent us pictures and videos to keep us updated on how he was doing. It was a very pleasant experience, and I would highly recommend their services.”


11. Andrew & Melissa L.

“Emily had a great time with Melissa and Andrew! They were very thorough asking the right questions and even had a binder to hold all the information! Gotta love an organized sitter. Drop off and pick up was a breeze! They sent lots of photos and videos throughout her stay. Highly recommend for your doggy care :)”


12. Donna B.

“Donna was a great host for Moppet. My dog was welcomed immediately upon entering Donna's home. Donna was also flexible with my pickup time as I had a flight delay due to weather. I would absolutely rebook with Donna next time.”


13. Liliane L.

“When we have Liliane caring for our dog, I have no concerns about going away. She cares for him as if he’s her own pet. And he has a wonderful adventure of his own!”


14. Hector & Shannon R.

“Our dog was so well cared for and we appreciate all the pics from Shannon! Felt like our dog was having her own mini vacation while we were away. Definitely would ask them to care for our dog again in the future.”


15. Michael V.
“Michael has taken care of my dogs over the past 12 years. My dogs were always happy to see Michael for their walks. They happily followed his lead. He did a great job of keeping to feeding times and portions, following the instructions I left. When Michael took care of them in my house overnight while I was out of town, he made sure they had "one last trip" out before going to bed.”


16. Christina S.

“Christina was a great sitter for my pup. Easy to communicate with, great location, regular walks and updates, and very friendly. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a sitter, and will definitely book again!”


17. Margaret B.

“Margaret was an amazing host for our pup. She was flexible with timing when our flight was delayed, and sent a picture/video and message daily to let us know how Emmy was doing. She went above and beyond to take care of Emmy, and we will absolutely be contacting Margaret again for our next trip. Highly recommend!”


18. Charlotte C.

“Charlotte and family were amazing rover hosts! Great communication and could tell how loved our pup was in their care. Will definitely request Charlotte again!”


19. Jessica C.

“Jessica had great communication with me, sending updates with great pictures. She asked good questions before boarding and was very accommodating. She also made sure to give my active dog lots of exercise. I would not hesitate to book her again.”


20. Marivel & Alvaro A.

“Marivel took great care of our dog Eduardo on short notice. She was very responsive on the app and sent us pictures and videos while he was in her care. She took him on a walk, gave him lots of one on one attention and even fed him some grilled chicken, which he loved. I definitely recommend her to care for your pet!”
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As of Jul 2024, 4,281 sitters provided dog boarding in Professorville. 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, 93% of Professorville dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Professorville have an average of 15 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 11 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 Professorville.
Rover makes it easy to find Professorville 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 4,281 dog boarding sitters in Professorville on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Professorville, 92% of sitters offer daily exercise, 92% offer medication administration, and 87% 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.
