Dog Boarding Rancho Santa Fe
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“May and Marc were wonderful! They checked in every day with cute photo updates each morning, sometimes even featuring their adorable dog, Pepper. Communication was always clear and straightforward, and it was obvious our pup was well cared for. We really appreciated how easy they made everything and would happily book with them again!”
“Our puppy enjoyed a wonderful stay with Takako! The family took great care of him and shared many photo updates of the fun times they have had together. Highly recommended!”
“Maya did an amazing job with my little guy. She was great with sending updates and pics and made me feel confident about him being with her while I was away. I’ll definitely book her again!”
“Kimberly is the best sitter we have found in San Diego. We have the piece of mind to know our dogs enjoy staying at her house just as much as they enjoy living at our house! In fact, we think they're sad to leave when we pick them up. She's a true gem who will love and take care of your pups like they're her own! And her 2 pups are such good friends with ours. She's the absolute best!”
“Priscila was excellent at ensuring my Lana had a great experience. From her outdoor activities, beach day, and play time it all contributed to Lana having a Great time. Priscila was awesome at providing pictures and video to update how my dog was doing. Thank you 👍”
About: Hi there! My name is Alexandra and I’m a mom, dog owner, and experienced caregiver. I am patient, compassionate, and attentive, along with having hands on experience training dogs for friends and family. I know how important it is to have a loving home and attention for our four-legged babies while away. I offer dog boarding and doggy daycare at my home in Encinitas up to 2 weeks. I have a regular walk & dog park schedule with my dog at home and love bringing other dogs along for our day! I limit my availability to 2-3 dogs at a time to ensure everyone gets proper supervision and care. I have experience working with dogs who have joint issues, require senior care, or need medication. I also have experience with puppies and am open to their specialized care as well. The dogs have a separate gated space in the house with plenty of toys, balls, beds & treats with access to our fenced backyard at all times. I have specific pet insurance with coverage for dogs staying in my home for up to 5 canines at a time. If you have any special needs or requests please let me know! I accept small and large dogs up to 150 lbs. My husband is a firefighter and while he’s not on duty and at home he also helps out with the dogs. Let’s do a meet and greet to see if it’s a good fit! I look forward to meeting you & your adorable pups 🐾🩷 As a stay-at-home mom I’m home throughout the day, providing constant companionship, plenty of playtime, daily dog park visits, morning walks, and evening strolls! I provide a loving, supervised environment with plenty of indoor space, a spacious fenced backyard, comfortable sleeping areas, and personalized care tailored to each dog’s needs
About: As someone that calls my dog "my daughter" - I know how important it is that your dogs are happy and safe while you're away! I have always been a huge animal lover and grew up with dogs (among other animals such as hedgehogs and turtles...) I live in a townhome in Encinitas with my fiancé and mom, who are both also major dog lovers. As I am currently getting my masters degree online, I will be the person with them all day taking care of them! I have one dog named Fudge- a 10 year old medium sized cavalier/ bernese mountain dog rescue. She is mellow and usually keeps to herself. She is fine with sitting on the couch all day or going on long hikes or spending the day at the dog beach, so we are used to all kinds of activity levels from dogs. I have experience with dogs of all ages- puppies to seniors. I will treat your pup like my own and provide customized care to make sure they feel spoiled and loved during their stay. I am working on getting my masters degree in behavioral analysis online so I will be home with the dogs all day, with plenty of time for walks or adventures. I have a fenced in yard and also commit to walking my dog daily. I can bring the dogs on adventures such as hikes, parks, dog beach, etc if the family desires or feels comfortable with that.
About: I'm new, so I don't have reviews yet, but I'm not new to Standard Poodles. I have owned five Standards and have twenty years of experience with them. I'm happy to do a meet and greet so you can see my home! Standard Poodles, are the only breed I care for, along with non-shedding doodles. I know what keeps a Standard happy, busy, and comfortable while its family is away. Standards are devoted to their people, and some have a hard time being left alone. My home is pet-free, and I host one household at a time: a single Standard, or two from the same family. I know the signs of bloat, which deep-chested breeds are prone to, and I know where the nearest 24-hour emergency vet is. I've also shared my home with rescues who had special needs, so I'm patient with Standards and senior Standards who need extra care, including oral medications. I work from home. Your Standard is rarely alone and never alone outdoors. Whenever they're outside, I'm with them, either in my yard or out on a walk. The only time your Standard is ever alone is when I run an errand, 30 minutes at most. If you allow your Standard on the furniture and bed, so do I. I follow your feeding schedule and your rules and routine exactly, with one possible exception: dry kibble only, please.
“Jason took great care of Beta for us! She was happy and tired from all the playing. He clearly cares for the pups he watches and is great working with them. Highly recommend!”
“Christopher was great with our dog Ollie!! He took him on multiple hikes and even to the Beach!! I think this was the first time we picked up Ollie and he was tired from all the exercise he got. Christopher sent us lots of pictures of their adventures and kept us up to date! Our flight got delayed, and Christopher was very understanding with our delayed pick up time. Overall a great experience for both Ollie and us!! Would highly recommend!!”
“Carol is one of the best sitters we’ve ever had! From our first message exchange, I knew I had found a reliable, trustworthy, and genuinely caring person to look after my girl. Carol’s communication throughout the entire stay was flawless. She kept me updated regularly with checkins and photos which gave me total peace of mind. It’s obvious how much she truly loves dogs; she made sure my pup was thoroughly exercised, given plenty of affection, and spoiled with treats! Knowing she was in such caring and capable hands allowed me to completely relax and enjoy my trip without a single worry. We are so thankful we found Carol! If you’re looking for a top-tier sitter who will treat your dog like family, book her immediately. We already have her booked again for two weeks from now and can’t recommend her more!”
“Michelle and Steve took excellent care of our pup. They sent plenty of picture and video updates so we knew that she was having fun and getting along well with the other dogs. Thanks!”
“Beth was great with Sterling! She sent plenty of photos and updates letting us know how he was doing. She’s very accommodating and adjusted the schedule when we came home earlier than planned. Will definitely recommend her to friends!”
“Victoria is the best sitter! I can tell my dog had such a good time, and she’s great about communication and was so flexible when my flight got delayed and I had to extend my booking. Thanks Victoria!”
“Yue was amazing! It was my first time ever having a sitter for my dog (Koda) and she did a great job at making sure Koda was comfortable. Koda is really shy around new people and when I picked her up, she was already really friendly and warm with Yue which shows me a lot about how great Yue’s care was. She was attentive, responded quickly, sent photos and videos/updates, and overall I would 100% trust Yue with Koda again!”
“Andrew was wonderful and communicative! He took amazing care of our boys and kept us up to date a lot. This was extremely helpful as one of our dogs is high maintenance and requires medication.”
The median cost per night for dog boarding in Rancho Santa Fe is $63
Dog parents share their Rover experiences - Rancho Santa Fe
Honestly hesitant to write a review because don't want Agneta and her family to get booked up!! From the moment we arrived for our meet and greet, Moody was absolutely stoked and now I truly can't imagine him staying anywhere else 😊 she was great about sending updates and could tell from the pictures that Moods was having all the adventures and getting all the love. My scheduling was a bit crazy but they were also kind enough to work around me for pick-up and drop-off. He returned happy and tired!
From drop off to pick up, you can tell the love and special touch that Sara has for dogs. Zeke could not have been happier to get dropped off. He immediately bonded with her and it looks like he had an amazing day. I couldn’t recommend her more to help you care for your dogs and all pets.
Very great experience for my dogs. Ari gave updates regularly and sent photos. Would highly recommend. My dogs can be nervous but they took to Ari quickly and didn’t have any transition issues when they returned home which I know can sometimes happen for nervous dogs.
Kari was amazing with Britt! This was our first time leaving Britt with a caregiver, and we felt very comfortable leaving her for a long weekend. Kari sent regular photos, took Britt on 2 daily walks, and truly treated her like her own dog. Her family also embraced Britt with open arms. We would definitely use Kari's services again!
Pavla was wonderful with our pup who usually has separation anxiety with dog sitters. She kept him for several days while we were out of town and made him feel at home right away! Pavla's teenage son and daughter were also at home to play and cuddle with our pup, so he got lots of love and attention. Pavla was great with communication, sending messages and photos so we knew our dog was happy and feeling loved. When we picked up our pup, he was healthy and happy and obviously had a great stay with Pavla! We highly recommend her and would be eager to use her again when we go out of town. Thank you Pavla!!
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
The average cost of Dog Boarding in Rancho Santa Fe is $64 per night as of November 2026. Most bookings cost between $33 and $84 per night. On Rover, 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.
As of November 2026, there are 4,543 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across Rancho Santa Fe. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.
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.
Every sitter on Rover has their own routine. Depending on the arrangements you agree on before the stay, a sitter can follow your dog’s regular feeding schedule, provide a comfortable place to sleep, offer companionship, and support their usual exercise and play needs.
96% of sitters in Rancho Santa Fe can provide daily exercise during dog boarding stays. Depending on the sitter, their home environment, and your dog’s needs, this may include walks, outdoor play, indoor enrichment activities, or supervised play with compatible dogs. These activities are not automatically included with every booking, so ask the sitter what a typical day looks like.
During the Meet & Greet, discuss your dog’s usual exercise and play routine, whether they can safely interact with other dogs, and any activities or restrictions the sitter should follow. You can also ask the sitter to send photo and message updates during the stay so you can see how your dog is spending their time.
Preparing for drop-off is easy when you have a checklist! To help your dog settle into their Rancho Santa Fe home-away-from-home, we recommend packing:
- Health and safety essentials such as their ID tags, vaccination records, medication, and emergency vet or secondary caregiver contacts.
- Food and gear such as harnesses, collars, food (portioned by day), and an item that smells like you.
- Special instructions such as a list of training cues, medical administration needs, or favorite hang-out spots in your Rancho Santa Fe.
Tip: You can upload your dog’s routine and medical info directly onto their profile so your sitter always has the details at their fingertips.
Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Rancho Santa Fe. On Rover:
- 88% of sitters can help with special care needs
- 93% can help with giving oral medications or injections
- 96% can help with daily exercise
You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.
Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.
You and your Rancho Santa Fe sitter can schedule drop-off and pick-up in a way that works best for the both of you—and your dog. Most sitters offer flexible times for drop-off and pick-up but the easiest way to confirm those times will be through in-app messaging. Confirm your arrival time the day of pick-up and drop-off can also help keep the process smooth and organized.
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 Rover Guarantee, which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.
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 Rover's Trust & Safety page.
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 CA ask that dogs be up to date on core vaccines like the Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies.
By discussing your pet's health history early, you’re adding a layer of confidence for you and your sitter before the booking begins.
If a health concern arises during a stay, your sitter is instructed to contact you and our Trust & Safety team immediately and, if needed, take your dog to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your dog is showing signs of possible illness.
For extra peace of mind, you can also prepare an authorization form for your regular vet. An authorization form outlines your preferred method of care and allows your sitter to bring your pet into their regular clinic.
Every qualified booking made on Rover is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes reimbursement for eligible emergency vet care.
Adding another pup to the pack? Most sitters and walkers offer a reduced rate for additional dogs. You’ll find these exact rates listed under the "Services" tab on any sitter's profile. Since every dog is unique, final pricing may vary depending on the level of care required.
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