Dog Boarding San Diego
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“We had a fantastic experience with Melissa. She was extremely responsive, provided us with updates and photos throughout Bella's stay and was flexible in terms of drop off/pick up. She obviously spent a lot of time with Bella and made sure she was comfortable in her new surroundings. Melissa provided peace of mind that Bella was in great hands and getting loads of attention. We'll definitely reach out to her the next time we head out of town.”
About: With years of hands-on experience caring for pets, I understand that every furry friend has their own personality, needs, and routines. I provide dependable, loving care so pets feel comfortable, safe, and happy while their owners are away. I work remotely from home everyday and I hardly ever leave my place. I have a very flexible routine and will sure to be available for your pet’s needs My home is very safe, with lots of space. I normally enjoy going on long walks with dogs, but my home has a big outdoor area if preferred to keep your pet, securely, inside
“Robin & Rahn went above and beyond with their care for Blake! You can tell they have a genuine love caring for furry friends, and my guy looked happy as could be. I was confident with Blake’s care my whole trip. Thank you so much!”
“Hiring Chau to watch my pup was the first Rover experience I’ve had and I couldn’t have asked for it to go any better. Right away I could tell Chau had a lot of experience taking care of dogs and understood the ways to make i”
“David did a wonderful job taking care of my dog. This was a first time for me using him as a dog sitter. He’s a very good communicator and it was helpful to have a meet and greet with my dog first. My dog got along well with his dog, Astro. I got plenty of updates during the stay with photos of my dog appearing to be very much “at home” at David’s. I look forward to using David as a dog sitter again in the future.”
“Phillip is just the best!! He has taken great care of our senior dog and loved on her as if she was his own dog, we absolutely trust our dog is in good hands with Phillip.”
“We had an amazing experience with our dog sitter! Madelyn took wonderful care of our dog from Wednesday night through Sunday morning and kept us updated with messages and photos and videos, which gave us great peace of mind while we were away. Our Archer looked happy, comfortable, and well cared for the entire time. It was clear that she genuinely love animals and treated our Archer like family. We came home to a relaxed and happy pup, and we couldn’t be more grateful. We highly recommend her services and would definitely book with her again. Thank you for taking such great care of our furry family member. Our Maltese-Shih Tzu can be a little picky and attached to us, but she made him feel comfortable and loved right away. 🐾💕”
About: I have a Mini Australian Shepard of my own who is 3 years old, whom I trained myself. He is very well behaved. Additionally, I’ve been a dog and cat sitter for friends and family over the past 5 years. My service will include lots of walks, love, and play time with your pet. I’m currently working part-time so I have plenty of time to play with your pups! I’m available all day on weekends and on weekdays after 6 p.m. Although I live in an apartment, I do have access to 2 fenced dog parks across the street and I live close to Balboa park which makes for great walks!
“Mariana was an outstanding sitter. She was very attentive and communicated great. My pup did not want to leave her side. I would highly recommend booking her for your fur baby.”
“Anna was amazing watching my dog Willow for the first time. I had a lot of anxiety leaving her after just moving to San Diego, but Anna immediately put me at ease. She was so kind and treated Willow like her own, letting her relax and feel comfortable in her home. She kept me updated and sent great pictures that made me really happy. I truly appreciated her communication and care—would absolutely recommend her! She’s wonderful and you can see how much she loves and cares about dogs! Willow had a great time!”
“highly recommend Zaira for your next trip! She is a very caring dog owner and sent lots of updates while watching Murphy and was very accommodating with pick up and drop off times. Her dog Malik is very sweet!”
“Ben took great care of our dog! She got along great with his dog, Bodie, and they enjoyed time together on walks and around the apartment. We could tell our dog felt comfortable and enjoyed her time staying with Ben. Wonderful dog sitter and highly recommended!”
“I was so happy to find Amy available for a quick weekend to San Diego. My Navi is so shy and introverted I wasn’t sure how she would be with another dog in the house, but I think it made her more comfortable. They went on long walks together and Amy sent lots of pictures of her enjoying herself. She even ate which she rarely does on “vacation.” I will definitely use Amy again in the future.”
“Vanessa & and her son took amazing care of Chumpie! He had a great time and misses them already! We will definitely use them again. Thank you Vanessa for treating our special boy like your own. :)”
“Natasha was incredibly attentive to our 8 month old pup and communicated regular updates! I appreciated that she asked how frequently we wanted updates to help set expectations upfront. She made sure our pup was not just well taken care of but engaged and exercised regularly, plus she kept up with training which was a bonus. We even went through travel delays getting home and she was flexible to accommodate the extra time, it was great knowing our dog was taken care of and didn't add to the stress of travel. We would absolutely use Natasha again.”
“This was Willow’s second time staying with Araceli, and when I picked her up, she didn’t want to come home! Araceli is the best, her manner with pups and her joyfulness with being a sitter is what makes me effortlessly comfortable to leave my Willow with her. Willow loves her “Tia” and she’ll be back!”
“Claudia is amazing! She is very thoughtful, considerate, and detail-oriented when it comes to dog sitting/boarding. My senior pups loved her. Highly recommended!”
“Kat and Joe are amazing! At the initial meet and greet they asked lots of questions which made me feel reassured that my dog was in good hands. I really like that they post picture updates and are very active, taking her for walks to the nearby dog park. A friendly couple, easy to work with, and you can tell they really care. Highly recommend! ”
The median cost per night for dog boarding in San Diego is $63
Dog parents share their Rover experiences - San Diego
Robin was wonderful!! She took such great care of my dog Tiger while I was traveling. This was my first time using Rover for overnight boarding, and I had such a positive experience booking with Robin. She sent me updates and photos/videos daily, which helped give me peace of mind while I was away. Tiger has so much fun during his stay, and I would absolutely book Robin again for any services - 100/10!
Brennon is AMAZING. He sent pictures and updates. You could tell that Seamus really enjoyed his time there. He was so compassionate and helpful with Seamus’s separation anxiety. Seamus got to participate in a pack walk and you could just see from the video that was sent, how much he enjoyed that. Seamus was able to sunbath, which is one of his favorite thing. He got lots of walks and lots of snuggles. Would recommend 10 out of 10..
Lovely, caring, communicative sitter for our furry family member. The basket of toys was a huge bonus as our dog happily dove in to choose a toy. Araceli is experienced and thoughtful. We picked up a happy dog and are grateful for the peace of mind we enjoyed - and updates - while we were out of town. We highly recommend Araceli!
Jennifer was such an amazing dog sitter! She watched our two dogs for a long weekend, despite one of them still healing from a mass removal on his side. She took great care of him and his wound looked so healed when we picked them up! Our dogs clearly loved her and her boyfriend, and she sent us lots of great photos of the dogs snuggled up with them on the couch.
Quiyonni and her family took such wonderful care of our girlie! It was incredibly comforting knowing she was not only well cared for, but genuinely adored while we were away. We loved receiving photos and updates—they gave us such peace of mind and helped us feel connected to her while we were gone. We would absolutely trust Quiyonni and her family with our girl again and would happily bring her back!
Duke and Lola absolutely loved Ilana and had the best time staying with her! 🥰 Before their stay, she took the time to do a meet and greet with us so she could get to know them, their personalities, and their routines, which we really appreciated. While we were away, she sent us tons of updates, photos, and videos that truly made our day and gave us so much peace of mind knowing they were happy and having fun. She took them on long walks, gave them plenty of attention, and Duke especially loved getting to go on car rides with her! 🐾❤️ We could tell Duke and Lola were comfortable, well cared for, and having an amazing time. We will definitely be booking with Ilana again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone they can trust with their pups!
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The average cost of Dog Boarding in San Diego on Rover is $56 per night as of October 2026. Most bookings cost between $33 and $83 per night. 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 October 2026, there are 4,230 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across San Diego. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.
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.
95% of sitters in San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego.
<b>Tip:</b> You can upload your dog’s routine and medical info directly onto their profile so your sitter always has the details at their fingertips.
You and your San Diego 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.
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