Dog Boarding San Mateo
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“Katie and Jason are great dogsitters (and super friendly humans in general)! They took great care of our pup Kiwi, who can be anxious and slow to warm up to people, and they understood that Kiwi needs to go at her own pace. Upon handoff, they immediately took her for a quick walk around the block which helped ease the transition, and by that evening, Kiwi was comfortable and asking for pets. Katie and Jason are quick to respond and kept us updated with both many adorable photos and brief recaps of walks or fun things that happened in the home. They accommodated our late pickup time with no fuss and had everything prepared: the bowls were washed and dried, and the blanket was folded. Highly recommend these two! Kiwi would love to stay with them again. Thanks Katie and Jason!”
“Ivan took great care of Remy while i was away for two weeks. He sent lots of updates and adorable photos of Remy having fun which was just so nice to see. Communication and coordinating drop off and pick up was easy and Remy came home happy and healthy. Definitely recommend!”
“We could not be happier with the care Ivana provided for our golden doodle, Gigi, during our week away. From the moment we connected, Ivana was incredibly responsive and caring which gave us complete peace of mind. She kept us updated every day with photos and videos, and it was clear that Gigi was happy, comfortable, and receiving lots of love and attention. Ivana treated Gigi like her own, and we truly appreciated the care and thoughtfulness she showed throughout the entire stay. Ivana provided 10/10 care, and we would absolutely trust her with Gigi again. So happy we have found her. Thank you, Ivana! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”
“Irina took fantastic care of my dog, Daisy! She took her on long walks, gave her lots of cuddles, and was very attuned to her individual needs. On top of that, Irina was very responsive to me, and sent lots of great pictures of their adventures together. It was so nice to know that Daisy was in good hands, and I didn't need to stress about her while I was away!”
“Michael watched our dog, Atticus, for two days while I was out of town. He provided me with consistent updates with pictures and he walked her twice a day. Michael made us feel like Atticus was part of his family. I would recommend Michael to anyone looking for someone to take care of their dog. He went above and beyond!”
“Rambo had a great time staying with Mario. It was so easy for us, Mario is so friendly and was so flexible with drop off and pick up times. He sent me photographs of Rambo throughout the weekend which was really fun. I will definitely be calling Rambo the next time I go out of town!”
“Kelly and her mom were amazing! They took such great care of our little guy during our wedding weekend. This was our first time using Rover, and we feel so lucky to have found Kelly. She sent plenty of updates throughout the weekend, and we could tell our dog, Tobi, felt right at home. It gave us so much peace of mind knowing he was in such good hands while we celebrated. We will definitely be booking with Kelly again in the future.”
“Kitty was very kind and our dog Pepper had a great experience. Pepper is a puppy and got good exposure to other dogs in a safe and fun environment. She came home happy and tired. We will definitely use Kitty again, thanks!”
“Tiffany was great! I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a pet sitter. Our dog, Tomo, looked happy throughout his stay with her and she spent quality time with him.”
“Doug was wonderful with my four legged best buddy. He gave him lots of exercise, love, and attention! Very communicative and I felt so comforted having Parker with Doug while I was on vacation. Thank you Doug!!”
“Annie was simply fantastic! She took such great care of my dog, jojo, during my absence, played with jojo and sent a lot of cute pictures. Her dog, hunter, is very cute and friendly. Jojo had a wonderful time with her and hunter.”
“Zhengting and her husband are amazing caretakers. We had excellent communication during my pup’s entire stay with constant updates. Lucy got lots of walks and playtime. Would definitely recommend and book with Zhengting again!”
“The couple took great care with Steaky and even took him out on a field trip! I recieved videos and photos of Steaky throughout the day. Will definitely leave Steaky with the host again next time!”
“Stephen is incredible with dogs and treats your pet as if it was his own. He kept my active puppy happy the entire stay - taking him to friendly local dog parks and long walks. My puppy was genuinely sad to leave! I highly recommend Stephen and will definitely use him again.”
“Stella had so much fun at this stay! Diana and Mike were lovely. Diana helped our doggie with her ears and Mike took her to the park and played fetch daily, and the sent some cute pictures too. Stella was so relaxed when she came home; it was obvious she was well cared for and had a great time.”
“The family of Zicheng and Kennedy took care of Minnie so well. It was such a life saver during our long trip to know that Minnie was at good hand . We got photo updates showing all daily routine of walking , playing , sleeping. Medication also well administered as needed. Such a easy communication with them by Rover messages. I can tell Minnie was integrated as their family member.Kennedy was such a calm and lovely buddy. Minnie came back with us healthy and happy . Thanks again for your care. We definitely recommend their services.”
“My dogs stayed with Anna for three weeks while I recover from surgery. She was so patient with my two dogs and gave them lots of affection and loving care. Not only she sent me lots photos and texts communication, she let me visit them at her home. I’m so grateful for Anna, so I can heal properly and peacefully during these three weeks.”
“We recently had the pleasure of leaving our maltipoo, Toto, in Di’s care — and we couldn’t be happier with the experience! From the moment we dropped Toto off, Di made sure she felt right at home. We could tell Toto was not just being watched, but truly cared for — she got plenty of walks, playtime, and cuddles. When we picked her up, she was happy, healthy, and clearly had a great time. We are so grateful to Di for treating Toto like part of the family. We will definitely be booking again and highly recommend Di to anyone looking for a trustworthy, loving sitter for their fur baby!”
The median cost per night for dog boarding in San Mateo is $75
Dog parents share their Rover experiences - San Mateo
We could not be happier with the care Ivana provided for our golden doodle, Gigi, during our week away. From the moment we connected, Ivana was incredibly responsive and caring which gave us complete peace of mind. She kept us updated every day with photos and videos, and it was clear that Gigi was happy, comfortable, and receiving lots of love and attention. Ivana treated Gigi like her own, and we truly appreciated the care and thoughtfulness she showed throughout the entire stay. Ivana provided 10/10 care, and we would absolutely trust her with Gigi again. So happy we have found her. Thank you, Ivana! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Katie and Jason are wonderful with Abby, our senior pup. They give her such love and attention and keep her safe and healthy. It’s such a weight off my shoulders to know that she’s with such caring people. We love getting the videos and pictures multiple times a day. Thank you so so much for another perfect stay. ❤️
Please don’t skip over this review! This was Kobe’s 4th or 5th stay with Carlo and his wife, Izabella, and they are the only sitters we trust with our energetic 2-year-old pup. When we dropped Kobe off this time, he ran straight to Izabella without even looking back. That told us everything—we knew he felt completely safe, comfortable, and happy with them. As dog parents, there’s no better feeling than seeing your dog genuinely excited to be with their sitter. We truly cannot thank them enough for everything they did for us—especially on our wedding day. Izabella went above and beyond by bringing Kobe to our wedding in San Jose so he could be part of our special day. They absolutely didn’t have to do that, but they did it purely out of the kindness of their hearts, and it meant the world to us. Knowing Kobe was in such loving, capable hands allowed us to fully enjoy our wedding without worrying about him. Carlo and Izabella treat Kobe like family, and it’s clear how much they genuinely care about the dogs they watch. We are so incredibly grateful that we found them. There are amazing people on Rover, and Carlo and Izabella are proof of that. If you’re considering booking them, please, please, please do—you and your pup will be so glad you did!
Irina took fantastic care of my dog, Daisy! She took her on long walks, gave her lots of cuddles, and was very attuned to her individual needs. On top of that, Irina was very responsive to me, and sent lots of great pictures of their adventures together. It was so nice to know that Daisy was in good hands, and I didn't need to stress about her while I was away!
We were so fortunate to find Christine to take care of Zoey, our terrier mix. We had never left her with a sitter for this long, but we had nothing to worry about. Christine was able to spend a lot of time with her, taking her on many interesting walks. In the photos she sent, our dog was having a great time. We’d love to use Christine’s services again in the future.
Diana and Michael are amazing hosts. They are very thorough with communication and generously allowed for earlier drop off. She made sure to note down feeding instructions for Lumo’s weight loss food and weighed specific amount of kibble for each meal. They keep sending regular pictures and videos of Lumo’s shenanigans. Even during a busy July 4th weekend, she regularly sent updates and pictures of Lumo enjoying. Lumo happily goes to Diana’s home every single time and comes back happy and tired. We highly highly recommend Diana & Michael for your pup’s daycare and boarding needs. They are our 1st choice for Lumo’s boarding and daycare.
Jennifer and her family gave Roscoe such a great stay with them! He got some friends to play with throughout, which I can tell he loved by the daily photos and videos. She was incredibly gracious and accommodating when my flight was delayed and I really appreciated that didn’t have to be another stressful thing on my list that I was handling. I definitely would book with her again and I know Roscoe would love that too.
Kenneth did an amazing job watching my dog. He sent me so many great updates with photos multiple times a day so I knew how she was doing. My dog can be a little shy with new people but Kenneth made her feel comfortable and at home. I could tell by the photos she had warmed up. Kenneth was also very good at following the care instructions I left. I would definitely recommend him as a dog sitter!
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The average cost for Dog Boarding in San Mateo on Rover is $53.96 per night (as of July 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.
Rover makes budgeting the cost of Dog Boarding easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for Dog Boarding. For more information on service fees, click here .
As of July 2026, there are 6,513 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across San Mateo. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.
Every sitter on Rover has their own rhythm and routine, but most will follow the flow that keeps your dog happiest. Sitters can give meals on your dog's regular schedule, provide a comfortable place for sleep, and plenty of one-on-one attention.
92% of San Mateo sitters also include daily walks in the neighborhood during dog boarding stays. You can also request photo and message updates throughout the stay so you can see which San Mateo landmarks or neighborhoods your dog is enjoying.
If your dog is a little shy, consider booking a one-night trial stay! This practice run can boost your and your dog’s confidence before your trip.
Preparing for drop-off is easy when you have a checklist! To help your dog settle into their San Mateo 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 Mateo.
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.
You and your San Mateo 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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