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“Douglas was an exceptional host for our dog, Ziggy. The daily photos and videos gave me great comfort. Knowing that Ziggy was in such good hands, and I could enjoy my trip! Douglas’ experience caring for dogs was very apparent, I could tell Ziggy felt right at home with him from the moment they met. We’re already hoping he’s available for our future dog sitting needs!”
“Katie was so wonderful! My dog came home relaxed and tired from all the fun. I can tell she was properly cared for and given a lot of attention and exercise. I was so grateful for Katie’s kindness and understanding of my special, quirky dog.”
About: Hi there! I’ve had dogs and cats my whole life, and currently share my days with my sweet 13-year-old pup, who’s been by my side for 6 years now. I also volunteered at Woods Humane Society, where I walked dogs and helped with basic care—so I’m comfortable with all kinds of personalities and needs. I truly love animals and would be honored to care for yours like one of my own. Whether it’s a walk, a drop-in visit, basic training or just a little company while you’re away, I’ll make sure your pet feels safe, happy, and loved. I work full time Monday through Friday, so I'm available for early morning walks (until 7:45am) or after 5:30pm. I have more flexibility on weekends and would be happy to coordinate with your pet’s routine! I care for pets with the same love and attention I give my own. At my home, we have a fully fenced property with a spacious backyard, side yard, and front yard—plenty of room to explore safely. I’m happy to crate if needed and can easily adjust to your pet’s usual routine. Dogs are welcome indoors and stay inside unless they want to hang outside. Outside has both great shade and sunspots for bathing. My 13-year-old dog is very mellow and used to be a support animal during training sessions at Woods Humane Society, so she’s calm, gentle, and well-socialized with other dogs. My boyfriend, who lives with me and our dog, is also kind, gentle and a former assistant dog training at Woods. He worked with all types of dogs included those who needed a little extra love. Whether in your home or mine, I aim to make sure your pet feels safe, comfortable, and cared for.
“What a wonderful place Josh has for the rovers.....a luscious lawn and 2 rompin' ready Corgis! I am so grateful to have found Josh to host my rambunctious Quincy. Total peace of mind leaving Quincy there.”
“Lizzy was great with my girl Kaya despite her being a very hyper girl. She took her out on long hikes to get all her energy out while keeping me informed by text messages and pictures. Over all a very fantastic experience. 10/10. Recommend her highly.”
“Rachel was absolutely wonderful!! She sent me updates & photos of my little guy while I was away to let me know he was okay. I knew he would be the moment I met her but it was still very nice to see his face for reassurance. I will definitely book her again if I’m back in the area. Thank you Rachel 😊”
“Cara was awesome!! She helped us at the last second. Our dog Jasmine came home like she was at a spa. She was treated wonderful. Cara sent us photos to update how our dog was doing. We highly recommend .”
“Georgia and Hunter stayed with Stephanie for the second time this year, and they had a lot of fun in her backyard 🌻 I received several pictures and messages while I was away. It gives me so much peace of mind knowing they are in such good hands 🙏 Thank you so much Stephanie!! 🐶🙆🏻♀️🐕”
“Kimberly is everything you could ask for in a dog sitter! She was available to board my large, high energy dog in her home on short notice and gave him the same amount of love and care as if he were her own. I was able to trust her taking my dog to the park, around other dogs, and in off-leash areas. I would recommend her to anyone and will absolutely be using her services again!”
About: I’ve been taking care of pups for 8 years. Three years ago I started fostering various stray dogs and have been finding them reliable homes since. I have experience taking care of all kinds of dogs, I’ve worked with small chihuahuas, german shepards, dogs with anxiety, hyperactive dogs, puppies, and senior dogs! My schedule is really flexible so I’m always available mornings or evenings on weekdays. On weekends I’m free all day! There’s always availability for tail wagging and adventure! My fur baby has anxiety so I’m well equiped and knowledgeable on how to soothe dogs in moments of stress or fear. I’ll always provide your pet with a safe, loving, environment.
About: I used to take care of my family dog until he passed! I have about 4 years experience of dog sitting for others and dog walking for others (-: I am a student with a flexible schedule because of online classes. (-: im usually busy every Friday for my Dr. appointments, but I can make time for you! I have a fenced yard, two sun rooms that can be private, and i have a big back yard! i live next to mitchell park and its the best spot to take pups!
“My two Yorkie mixes were well cared for as though they belonged to Tami. I could not have been more pleased! I would definitely use her again.”
“Paul seemed to have a wonderful vacation with you. When he came home, he was all nice & fluffy & clean. Thank you. You took great care of him, and we hope to have you take care of him in the future. Regards, The Scott’s.”
“Mary & Teg are amazing!! They gave my 1.5 year old pug Ziah so much love. I felt 100% at peace and comfortable while gone on my vacation. They sent pictures, short video clips and even face timed me. She just looked happy, warm and content. I HIGHLY recommend them and will without a doubt choose Mary & Teg to watch my little girl every time!! Thank you!!!!”
“As always, Robyn is dependable and we trust her with our cat completely! It’s a relief knowing we can count on her and be stress free when we have to be out of town.”
“Arranging our dog, Bjorn's visit with Kara was a breeze! She was extremely flexible as our plans were a bit in flux. We appreciated her easy-going attitude and have no doubt that our pup had a wonderful stay-cation thanks to her (and her dog, Simon!)”
“Natalie kept us updated constantly with pictures while we were away. It was clear that our Ellie felt comfortable and at home in her care. We appreciate you Natalie!”
“Wonderful experience! Shea is sweet and took very good care of our dog. Highly recommend.”
“We had a great experience with Sean. He was very friendly, at ease, available, on time and communicated efficiently. We received pictures and updates daily. Thank you for taking care of our sweet Reese!”
“Kady took great care of my cat while I was out of town. She sent me daily updates along with photos which was greatly appreciated. Will definitely board with Kady again if she's available in the future.”
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Douglas E.
“Douglas was an exceptional host for our dog, Ziggy. The daily photos and videos gave me great comfort. Knowing that Ziggy was in such good hands, and I could enjoy my trip! Douglas’ experience caring for dogs was very apparent, I could tell Ziggy felt right at home with him from the moment they met. We’re already hoping he’s available for our future dog sitting needs!”
Katie S.
“Katie was so wonderful! My dog came home relaxed and tired from all the fun. I can tell she was properly cared for and given a lot of attention and exercise. I was so grateful for Katie’s kindness and understanding of my special, quirky dog.”
Jessica P.
About: Hi there! I’ve had dogs and cats my whole life, and currently share my days with my sweet 13-year-old pup, who’s been by my side for 6 years now. I also volunteered at Woods Humane Society, where I walked dogs and helped with basic care—so I’m comfortable with all kinds of personalities and needs. I truly love animals and would be honored to care for yours like one of my own. Whether it’s a walk, a drop-in visit, basic training or just a little company while you’re away, I’ll make sure your pet feels safe, happy, and loved. I work full time Monday through Friday, so I'm available for early morning walks (until 7:45am) or after 5:30pm. I have more flexibility on weekends and would be happy to coordinate with your pet’s routine! I care for pets with the same love and attention I give my own. At my home, we have a fully fenced property with a spacious backyard, side yard, and front yard—plenty of room to explore safely. I’m happy to crate if needed and can easily adjust to your pet’s usual routine. Dogs are welcome indoors and stay inside unless they want to hang outside. Outside has both great shade and sunspots for bathing. My 13-year-old dog is very mellow and used to be a support animal during training sessions at Woods Humane Society, so she’s calm, gentle, and well-socialized with other dogs. My boyfriend, who lives with me and our dog, is also kind, gentle and a former assistant dog training at Woods. He worked with all types of dogs included those who needed a little extra love. Whether in your home or mine, I aim to make sure your pet feels safe, comfortable, and cared for.
Josh P.
“What a wonderful place Josh has for the rovers.....a luscious lawn and 2 rompin' ready Corgis! I am so grateful to have found Josh to host my rambunctious Quincy. Total peace of mind leaving Quincy there.”
Sophia (Lizzy) S.
“Lizzy was great with my girl Kaya despite her being a very hyper girl. She took her out on long hikes to get all her energy out while keeping me informed by text messages and pictures. Over all a very fantastic experience. 10/10. Recommend her highly.”
Rachel M.
“Rachel was absolutely wonderful!! She sent me updates & photos of my little guy while I was away to let me know he was okay. I knew he would be the moment I met her but it was still very nice to see his face for reassurance. I will definitely book her again if I’m back in the area. Thank you Rachel 😊”
Cara B.
“Cara was awesome!! She helped us at the last second. Our dog Jasmine came home like she was at a spa. She was treated wonderful. Cara sent us photos to update how our dog was doing. We highly recommend .”
Stephanie S.
“Georgia and Hunter stayed with Stephanie for the second time this year, and they had a lot of fun in her backyard 🌻 I received several pictures and messages while I was away. It gives me so much peace of mind knowing they are in such good hands 🙏 Thank you so much Stephanie!! 🐶🙆🏻♀️🐕”
Kimberley H.
“Kimberly is everything you could ask for in a dog sitter! She was available to board my large, high energy dog in her home on short notice and gave him the same amount of love and care as if he were her own. I was able to trust her taking my dog to the park, around other dogs, and in off-leash areas. I would recommend her to anyone and will absolutely be using her services again!”
Yazmin M.
“Yazmin was an excellent caregiver and very gentle with my fur babies. My dogs have a schedule for their vitamins and medication and I was very impressed that she could keep up and remember which ones were to be given on time, they are super playful and energetic so I also love that she takes them for walks and plays along with them. I work during the majority of the day so I’m very pleased to know that my dogs aren’t alone and safe with someone I can trust and love’s animals.”
vivian m.
About: I used to take care of my family dog until he passed! I have about 4 years experience of dog sitting for others and dog walking for others (-: I am a student with a flexible schedule because of online classes. (-: im usually busy every Friday for my Dr. appointments, but I can make time for you! I have a fenced yard, two sun rooms that can be private, and i have a big back yard! i live next to mitchell park and its the best spot to take pups!
Tami C.
“My two Yorkie mixes were well cared for as though they belonged to Tami. I could not have been more pleased! I would definitely use her again.”
Anna M.
“Paul seemed to have a wonderful vacation with you. When he came home, he was all nice & fluffy & clean. Thank you. You took great care of him, and we hope to have you take care of him in the future. Regards, The Scott’s.”
Teg & Mary B.
“Mary & Teg are amazing!! They gave my 1.5 year old pug Ziah so much love. I felt 100% at peace and comfortable while gone on my vacation. They sent pictures, short video clips and even face timed me. She just looked happy, warm and content. I HIGHLY recommend them and will without a doubt choose Mary & Teg to watch my little girl every time!! Thank you!!!!”
Robyn B.
“As always, Robyn is dependable and we trust her with our cat completely! It’s a relief knowing we can count on her and be stress free when we have to be out of town.”
Kara S.
“Arranging our dog, Bjorn's visit with Kara was a breeze! She was extremely flexible as our plans were a bit in flux. We appreciated her easy-going attitude and have no doubt that our pup had a wonderful stay-cation thanks to her (and her dog, Simon!)”
Natalie O.
“Natalie kept us updated constantly with pictures while we were away. It was clear that our Ellie felt comfortable and at home in her care. We appreciate you Natalie!”
Shea G.
“Wonderful experience! Shea is sweet and took very good care of our dog. Highly recommend.”
Sean R.
“We had a great experience with Sean. He was very friendly, at ease, available, on time and communicated efficiently. We received pictures and updates daily. Thank you for taking care of our sweet Reese!”
Kady S.
“Kady took great care of my cat while I was out of town. She sent me daily updates along with photos which was greatly appreciated. Will definitely board with Kady again if she's available in the future.”
Over 1,696 pet parents in San Luis Obispo have booked dog boarding
San Luis Obispo dog parents share their Rover experiences
Natalie was great! She was very good at communicating with me while watching Wallie. I could tell my dog had a great time while he was there.
Vicky was great with my older little terrier and offered to send pictures and updates on how he was doing. I was camping in an area with sketchy cell service so I was pleased to get a pic of him looking very relaxed in his bed. Vicky was willing to drop him off and pick him up from my home so he could be in his familiar surroundings when she had to work or do errands. He seemed happy when she brought him home on my return. I highly recommend Vicky.
I am sooooo glad we found kiki to care for our two dogs! I have a young purebred Belgian Malinois, she's sweet but needs more time and effort than just about any other dog. Young Mals can be a challenge. It was the longest I've left my dogs with someone besides family, and I was super nervous because we were traveling far away. Kiki was so amazing though. She followed all the instructions and routine perfectly. She sent lots of pictures and updates. She asked questions about anything she was unsure of. She took them to the beach! It's a lot of work managing two dogs at the beach, especially when one is a wet and sandy 80lb Malinois. Kiki is so nice and easy to communicate with. She is very responsive, which is super helpful when I was feeling nervous about leaving the dogs for so long and so far away. When I picked up the dogs, they were very happy and healthy, what more could you ask for? Thanks Kiki
Iliana did a great job watching over our 16 yr old Denver. Denver has some issues and Iliana was very kind to her and made our day away very comfortable . She kept in touch and provided photos to reassure us all was going well. Would highly recommend and if needed we will book with Iliana again
Katie was AWESOME! I am a nervous pet mommy because ours are bolters and she was incredible in listening to all my concerns and taking precautions to make sure that my girls were safe. She's very responsive, very sweet, and her house is awesome for the dogs. We got pics throughout the day and I wasn't worried at all (which is a big feat). We would definitely highly recommend Katie!
Cloe was a great communicator, really good with our dog, and sent us lots of photos. I highly recommend her. Our dog was so happy when we picked her up!
Mia just had her first stay with Kim and had a great time! Kim has a deep understanding of dog behavior, was very attentive to Mia's unique needs, and asked a lot of questions to ensure that she was well-prepared for Mia's stay. We received multiple updates each day and brought home a happy and tired pup. We already have Mia's next stay with Kim lined up.
Paul seemed to have a wonderful vacation with you. When he came home, he was all nice & fluffy & clean. Thank you. You took great care of him, and we hope to have you take care of him in the future. Regards, The Scott’s.
Lily was great! She sent us photos of our dog regularly and checked in when she had questions. I would trust her with our Benny again in a heartbeat!
Maddie was amazing from start to finish with our booking! We came into town from Carlsbad and had to book her last minute . She was quick to respond, sent pictures and updates and was wonderful with our pup! I would highly recommend her!!!
Riley was warm and wonderful with Darby. It's the first time we've had him at a dog sitters home where he was so comfortable that he just wanted to hang out and not pull me out toward our car to go home! High praise!
Karol did a great job taking care of our “Bonita.” She met with us in advance so we could decide if we were a good fit & was very kind & professional every step of the way. Bonita was calm & happy when we picked her up 🙏💝
Nikki was great and warm and welcoming to the dogs. She has a really nice setup for dogs and lives on a doggy wonderland. I highly recommended her services!
Jayme and Spencer took such good care of Bogey! He was so comfortable with them right away and had such a nice time! They updated me with pictures the whole time also.
Sarah was the best with Mocha! She really integrated Mocha into her home and Mocha was soooo happy!! 100% recommend Sarah, she will be so amazing with you pup!
Natalie was the best, very sweet and showed my babies so much love.. It was my first time using Rover and I was little nervous but after a few messages and photos of my pups from Natalie, I was soon very much at ease! I would definitely book Natalie again.
Paige did a great job. She stayed the night at my home with my dog and I could barely tell that she’d been there. Thank you, Paige!
Grace was quick to respond throughout our interactions, showed us around her house and let Benny smell around the first time he came over. She gave us updates throughout the weekend and Benny was both happy and tired when we picked him up. We’re so excited to book with Grace again in the future!
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As of Aug 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in San Luis Obispo is $63 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $441. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs, and their space's amenities. As a result, most San Luis Obispo dog boarding rates can be found as low as $26 to as high as $76 per night.
As of Aug 2025, 178 sitters provided dog boarding in San Luis Obispo. 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, 94% of San Luis Obispo dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in San Luis Obispo have an average of 18 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 7 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 Luis Obispo.
Rover makes it easy to find San Luis Obispo 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 178 dog boarding sitters in San Luis Obispo on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In San Luis Obispo, 95% of sitters offer daily exercise, 89% 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.
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