Dog Boarding in San Francisco
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1. Dayquan J.

“I am so grateful for the wonderful care Rory received from Dayquan. He was incredibly attentive and patient with her quirks. Not only did he make sure Rory took her daily walks, but he also gave her plenty of love and attention throughout the day. I received frequent updates, including sweet photos of Rory enjoying her walks and relaxing at home. It was clear that Rory felt safe and cared for, which put my mind at ease while I was away. I’ll definitely be booking with Dayquan again!”


2. Ashma B.

“Ashma was absolutely amazing; Hunter and Mezzie loved her! She was aLeo great about giving updates and adorable pictures/videos. I never had to worry about them, and I definitely plan on having them stay with her in the future. Overall, I would highly recommend Ashma!”


3. Sergio P.

“Sergio was very attentive and took great care of Sancho why long walk and car rides which he loves. I will definitely recommend Sergio and use his service again!”


4. Sam G.

“Sam is so lovely and was amazing with handling our energetic pup. Her husband also takes some amazing photos of our pup—giving us frequent updates about his activity.”


5. Sonia V.


“Sonia is awesome! She provided our Ridley (a HIGH energy and HIGH attention lab) with the best of care. Ridley was happy to see Sonia when we dropped her off and sad to leave when we picked her up. She made friends with Sonia's pups and became one of the team. We got tons of photos of her sleeping, eating, playing and just relaxing. We were able to enjoy our vacation because we didn't have to worry about our little girl. Sonia is the very best!”


6. Betty & Chase L.
“Betty and Chase were awesome with Marley! They shared daily photos and he was surely enjoying himself. I think I even saw a big smile. Bonus - he made a new fur friend :) Thanks again for taking such great care of our fur baby!”


7. Lujia Z.

“Kris is the best!! I had another sitter scheduled who had to cancel at the last minute and Kris was able to take Louie in with short notice. She sent picture and status updates everyday. My cat also got along so well with her kitty Mia who is just the sweetest. My cat also loved her cat tree and all of her toys. I highly recommend Kris to anyone who needs a reliable and responsive sitter.”


8. Maria C.

“Wonderful experience with Maria! Our dog got along really well with her dog and liked her open and cozy home where he could move around through the rooms. Maria was very responsive, sent pics during the 5 days we were gone, and took him on walks. Flexible drop off and pick up times. Planning to book with Maria for our next trip in a few months. Thank you!”




9. Katie R.

“We absolutely love leaving our dog with Katie! We can tell she really treats her like part of the family and she always sends pics of them having fun. So grateful for Katie!”


10. Laxmi P.

“Laxmi did a great job making our kitty Petunia feel comfortable while boarding in her home. She made sure to provide lots of playtime for our active cat. She also sent multiple photos and videos daily and it was nice to be able to see Petunia settling in as this was our first time boarding her. We will definitely use Laxmi again!”


11. Liubov M.

“This is our second time booking with Liubov, and she hosted Astro while we were traveling for over a week. We were always assured our boy was comfortable and well taken care of, sending us daily updates on their walks and activities along with videos and photos. We have an energetic cattle dog, and even on rainy days, she engaged with Astro by introducing scent work to keep him stimulated. Until next time! Thank you!!”


12. Gabrielle & Patrick C.


“Piper had a great time with Gabrielle! I loved the regular photo updates. Super easy to coordinate and I could tell Piper was getting loved on all weekend. Thanks!”


13. Christine & Mark C.

“Christine and Mark were so great with my little old dog. He was so happy with them that I was concerned he wouldn’t want to come home to me. Thank you so much for all the TLC!”




14. Bruce P.

“Bruce provides impeccable care for my little boy Rooster. Does great with medication administration and sending frequent updates. Rooster and I will be Bruce regulars. :)”


15. Derek & Solip "Stella" T.

“Derek & Stella were excellent Rovers! They are very quick with communication and sent us numerous updates and pictures. This was our first dog sitting experience and Derek & Stella did a great job of putting our minds at ease. I would definitely use them again!”


16. Abdel S.
“Abdel was very kind, considerate, and responsive in messages with pictures of Blue while we were out of town for the week. We were very reassured that Blue was in good hands and would recommended for sure!”


17. Jaden L.

“Jaden is a top notch sitter. From the moment we booked him he was responsive, kind, and caring for our dog. He sent us frequent pictures of our dog and clearly took great care of him. We couldn’t recommend Jaden more!”


18. Alina U.

“Alina was great with Maui! She was very prompt and professional when we reached out for a booking on short notice ahead of a long Thanksgiving holiday. She has everything dogs need to be comfy at her house with beds, access to outside, food supplies, etc. the drop off was seamless and Alina sent regular updates through out each day that she was watching Maui! My dog is higher energy and when we picked him up he had clearly had fun and got plenty of activity! I will look to book Alina in the future and would recommend her to anyone needing someone to watch their dog!”


19. Ingyin M.

“Ingyin was amazing, professional and so loving to our Theo. If ever in need of a dog sitter in The City again - we will definitely reserve time with Ingyin. She sent us videos and pics to make hs feel at ease. Our Theo has separation anxiety but didnt even cry when we left him with Ingyin- good sign! Dogs lnow people! Definitely 5 stars!”


20. Jose T.

“Jose took great care of our 11 yo pup and followed all instructions as shared. He also provided updates via photographs on how it was going. Definitely recommend!”
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Dog Boarding FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
Sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a sitter for dog boarding in San Francisco on Rover as of Jan 2025 was about $75 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your dog’s needs.
As of Jan 2025, 4,448 sitters provided dog boarding in San Francisco. 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, 90% of San Francisco dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in San Francisco have an average of 16 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 10 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 San Francisco.
Rover makes it easy to find San Francisco 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 4,448 dog boarding sitters in San Francisco on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In San Francisco, 93% of sitters offer daily exercise, 95% offer medication administration, and 89% 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.
