Dog Boarding in San Pablo Gateway, Oakland
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Prices are estimates per night for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“My pup had such a good time with Karen and her family :) I was given daily updates / photos, and could tell she was comfortable and at ease with them. Would definitely recommend Karen !!!”
“So grateful to have found Jeff and Beth! This was my first time leaving my dog with a sitter and felt so at ease. They do a great job with updates and welcomed my dog into the family. When we got home, she seemed happy, relaxed and social. They are great communicators. It was super easy to facilitate meet and greet, and I knew from their thoughtful questions that they were responsible and conscientious dog sitters.”
“Andrea is amazing! We left our dog with her for about a week, and our dog was comfortable the entire time and had so much fun. She’s very sweet and attentive, and our dog gets along so well with her two dogs. We loved the daily updates and photos/videos.”
“My first time booking a sitter through Rover, and my senior dachshund loved the weekend he spent at Eiko’s place! She took amazing car of my dog and seemed super comfortable with the notes I left her—my dog is pretty easy going but can be a bit needy at times. I got a handful of updates throughout the weekend but I was also able to turn my attentions away and feel really comfortable leaving her in charge of the little guy. I’d definitely recommend her, and I’ll likely be looking to book here again!”
“Thank you Isaac and Jordan for taking such great care of Max! My dog has a lot of separation anxiety and can be a bit of a handful at times, but Isaac and Jordan did a great job making sure he got a lot of care and attention throughout his stay. I got a lot of great pictures and updates throughout his stay, and they even have a large doggy play-place and potty area where Max got to play and meet other fur friends.”
“Albina was great with our dog! He can be very particular about people but he loved her, & got lots of walks & outings! She was super patient with him & we got great updates while we were gone. We would love for our dog to hang with her again!”
“Kelly took wonderful care of my two senior dogs. They can home happy and relaxed and showed no signs of stress. I was able to enjoy my vacation worry free because Kelly provided lots of photos, videos, and updates and I could see his happy my pups were. I am so grateful to have found Kelly and am looking forward to being able to enjoy weekends away again.”
“Alexis provided excellent daycare for Roxer today. She kept him engaged and active, sent cute photo updates throughout the day, and he came home tired and happy. Roxer most definitely enjoyed his time and I will definitely use Alexis again for daycare needs!”
“Lilly did it again! I recently went on a long trip and Lilly stepped in to watch my little one. My boy Juice truly enjoys his stay with both Lilly and her husband. She does a great job of sending updates and keeping Juice in good health specially during this heatwave here in the Bay Area. Thank you again for being so trustworthy!”
“Claudio provided a lot of wonderful playtime in various places that he knows. He had several dogs over the 10 days my puppy was with him, and she really enjoyed the company. As a one-year-old, she really likes to have other dogs to play with. Claudio likes dogs and takes good care of them. He is very creative, as you can see by his place, and it shows up in his care of the pups. I would recommend him, and I hope to use him again in the future.”
“Rachel is a terrific dog sitter! She is very responsive and communicative, and my dog had a great time with her and her dog. I appreciated the photos and videos of their beautiful hikes and play time.”
About: I’m a Fear Free Certified Professional, currently studying animal behavior. I’ve been running my own home based doggy daycare and boarding house for four years. My care is crate-free (unless that's what your pup's preferred at-home routine is,) with regular group outings to trails and the beach. I live in a two level home where the entire downstairs and fenced backyard are just for the dogs! It’s colorfully set up as the coolest doggie social club, but the pups are welcome throughout both levels of the home. They are never forcibly isolated and almost always prefer to be close to wherever I am. I keep my client list small and personal—almost all of my dogs have been with me for years. I don’t aim to pack the house; I aim to give the best experience possible for every dog and human involved. Even when clients start as one-offs, they usually stick around—because I strive to be a resource for dogs and their families. That’s why I call this place a home away from home. If you're interested, I invite you to come by for a meet and greet—see the space, meet me, and let me meet your little one. I look forward to being your dog’s new best friend! Canine care is my daily life. The dogs are with me throughout the day—whether we’re in the yard, around the house, or out on a trail. I structure my routine around their needs, with group outings, downtime, and a consistent rhythm. If my personal life calls me away, I have an amazing assistant Alaina who steps in. She also co-runs the daycare! I focus on keeping things consistent, calm, fun, and full of bonding—play, rest, outdoor time, and enrichment are all part of the daily rhythm. Outside of daycare hours, the space functions as our home too, so dogs experience a relaxed, real-life environment, not a facility. I send updates, pictures, and videos throughout the day.
“Jennifer was so wonderful with our dog! We really appreciate that she sends lots of photos and videos. In fact, we can tell that our dog really misses her so we’re looking forward to using Jennifer again for our next trips!”
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Prices are estimates per night for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
Megan & Jenny R.
“As always Megan and Jenny were incredible with my Sunny girl—even took her on last minute! So thankful we have found them. Sunny always comes home happy and tired ❤️”
Karen M.
“My pup had such a good time with Karen and her family :) I was given daily updates / photos, and could tell she was comfortable and at ease with them. Would definitely recommend Karen !!!”
Alexandra O.
“Thanks so much Alex. I love seeing how excited Mika is to see you when we arrive. Means she loves you and that makes me feel so good when I'm away!”
Jeff & Beth K.
“So grateful to have found Jeff and Beth! This was my first time leaving my dog with a sitter and felt so at ease. They do a great job with updates and welcomed my dog into the family. When we got home, she seemed happy, relaxed and social. They are great communicators. It was super easy to facilitate meet and greet, and I knew from their thoughtful questions that they were responsible and conscientious dog sitters.”
Andrea L.
“Andrea is amazing! We left our dog with her for about a week, and our dog was comfortable the entire time and had so much fun. She’s very sweet and attentive, and our dog gets along so well with her two dogs. We loved the daily updates and photos/videos.”
Eiko S.
“My first time booking a sitter through Rover, and my senior dachshund loved the weekend he spent at Eiko’s place! She took amazing car of my dog and seemed super comfortable with the notes I left her—my dog is pretty easy going but can be a bit needy at times. I got a handful of updates throughout the weekend but I was also able to turn my attentions away and feel really comfortable leaving her in charge of the little guy. I’d definitely recommend her, and I’ll likely be looking to book here again!”
Mariola P.
“Mariola was very sweet and took great care of my cat in her home for a couple nights. She kept me updated and sent me photos everyday. I definitely recommend her!”
Isaac & Jordan S.
“Thank you Isaac and Jordan for taking such great care of Max! My dog has a lot of separation anxiety and can be a bit of a handful at times, but Isaac and Jordan did a great job making sure he got a lot of care and attention throughout his stay. I got a lot of great pictures and updates throughout his stay, and they even have a large doggy play-place and potty area where Max got to play and meet other fur friends.”
Albina G.
“Albina was great with our dog! He can be very particular about people but he loved her, & got lots of walks & outings! She was super patient with him & we got great updates while we were gone. We would love for our dog to hang with her again!”
Kelly L.
“Kelly took wonderful care of my two senior dogs. They can home happy and relaxed and showed no signs of stress. I was able to enjoy my vacation worry free because Kelly provided lots of photos, videos, and updates and I could see his happy my pups were. I am so grateful to have found Kelly and am looking forward to being able to enjoy weekends away again.”
Alexis S.
“Alexis provided excellent daycare for Roxer today. She kept him engaged and active, sent cute photo updates throughout the day, and he came home tired and happy. Roxer most definitely enjoyed his time and I will definitely use Alexis again for daycare needs!”
Lilly R.
“Lilly did it again! I recently went on a long trip and Lilly stepped in to watch my little one. My boy Juice truly enjoys his stay with both Lilly and her husband. She does a great job of sending updates and keeping Juice in good health specially during this heatwave here in the Bay Area. Thank you again for being so trustworthy!”
Tiffany & Lauren B.
“Tiffany and Lauren took excellent care of our special needs Frenchie, Ruby! They provided frequent updates and cute photos! Ruby didn’t want to leave!”
Mary C.
“Mary took great care of Maggie! She was a very thoughtful host, kept Maggie entertained and active, and sent me lots of pictures. Highly recommend!”
Claudio N.
“Claudio provided a lot of wonderful playtime in various places that he knows. He had several dogs over the 10 days my puppy was with him, and she really enjoyed the company. As a one-year-old, she really likes to have other dogs to play with. Claudio likes dogs and takes good care of them. He is very creative, as you can see by his place, and it shows up in his care of the pups. I would recommend him, and I hope to use him again in the future.”
Rachel Z.
“Rachel is a terrific dog sitter! She is very responsive and communicative, and my dog had a great time with her and her dog. I appreciated the photos and videos of their beautiful hikes and play time.”
Aimee E.
“We have been working with Aimee for several years now to watch our little guy, Louie. He's a bundle of energy, wants constant attention, and has separation anxiety. I genuinely could not recommend Aimee enough. She's become family to Louie, and he is absolutely thrilled every time he gets dropped off. She sends us pictures and videos frequently, and Louie very clearly enjoys the time he spends with Aimee. She is reliable, communicative, and extremely flexible with our needs. We are so happy to have her. Knowing Louie is safe, happy, and well-loved when he’s with her gives us complete peace of mind.”
Jennifer L.
“Jennifer was so wonderful with our dog! We really appreciate that she sends lots of photos and videos. In fact, we can tell that our dog really misses her so we’re looking forward to using Jennifer again for our next trips!”
Tara Dawn A.
“Incredible sitter. Tara took really great care of Hank and was super communicative with pictures and updates. We will absolutely be booking with Tara again.”
Kristina M.
“Kristina took great care of our nervous pup and helped her settle in after being dropped off. We loved the photo updates and are looking forward to Kristina watching our dog again!”
San Pablo Gateway dog parents share their Rover experiences
The only difficult part of writing this review is finding enough good things to say about Bobby. Every interaction, from our first communication to picking up Puck after his stay, conveyed warmth, canine knowledge, and professionalism. Puck is a rescue with some serious PTSD and social anxiety, so in our initial conversation with Bobby we discussed whether his rescue, River, would get along well with Puck. He assured us of River’s gentle nature in language that conveyed an excellent understanding of canine personalities and interactions, and we felt comfortable going ahead with a meet and greet. River was just as Bobby described, and Puck was shy as always but clearly not panicked or overly anxious . . . River’s easy vibe comforted him. My husband and I really liked Bobby, so we went ahead with scheduling the 5 day stay. We left in confidence when we dropped Puck off, and in the following days received regular updates and photos. I love that Bobby is so affectionate with the dogs; there is a lot of love there, and it shows in the demeanor of Puck and River. Puck seemed to quickly learn that he could curl up and snuggle with Bobby whenever he wanted, earning a “He’s a snugglebug” comment from Bobby . . . . yup, that’s what everyone calls him lol. When we picked up Puck, he was of course delirious with joy to see us, but not overcome with nervousness or anxiety. We could see that he had developed a relationship with Bobby, and that he felt safe and loved. When we arrived home, he slipped right back into normal routines without needing decompression time. Thank you, Bobby, for providing Puck with a warm and loving home-away-from-home, and for the priceless experience of positive socializing with River . . . . we will be reaching out again in the future when we have travel plans.
I can not thank Jiayi enough for taking care of Bowie for the week of our vacation! My boyfriend and I were really nervous to leave Bowie with someone we didn’t know, but Jiayi and her husband took amazing care of him! Jiayi was extremely communicative, sent lots of photos and was very reassuring that all of bowie’s needs would be met. When we went to pick him up, Bowie was so sad to say goodbye! We will definitely be asking Jiayi to watch Bowie on our next vacation.
Claudio provided a lot of wonderful playtime in various places that he knows. He had several dogs over the 10 days my puppy was with him, and she really enjoyed the company. As a one-year-old, she really likes to have other dogs to play with. Claudio likes dogs and takes good care of them. He is very creative, as you can see by his place, and it shows up in his care of the pups. I would recommend him, and I hope to use him again in the future.
Lee was amazing!! We were really nervous about leaving our elderly pup with someone in their home but Lee definitely eased that anxiety. She kept us updated with pics and check ins as we requested, and gave Arturro lots of cuddles and lovies as we do. We love that she makes every pup feel at home! We will definitely book again!
Jenny and Megan were amazing with my pup Jackson. They were so good to him while I was gone that I think he was conflicted about coming back home when I picked him up. They were great communicators, updating me with pictures and had genuine concern for my pup. Would definitely recommend them.
I absolutely loved Cheyenne. She consistently sent pics and videos to me. I could see that Bailey was very happy. He didn't want to come home with me. I was able to enjoy my vacation, knowing that Bailey was in very good hands with Cheyenne. Bailey loves her and so do I. I will definitely book with Cheyenne again. I don't think I would trust Bailey with anyone else but Cheyenne! Thank you so much for caring for my baby!
Dakota's stay was for 12 days and Shruti and Robyn did a fantastic job. They care for her as if Dakota is their own pet and Dakota is always excited to see Shruti and Robyn. It is reassuring to know Dakota will receive excellent care, especially on extended trips.
Inkoo was absolutely wonderful! She took amazing care of our dog Pancho—sending us daily updates with multiple photos and thoughtful notes that really put our minds at ease while we were away. She communicated clearly and consistently, and it was clear from the pictures that Pancho was happy, well cared for, and having a great time—especially at the dog parks she took him to! Inkoo is warm, reliable, and incredibly detail-oriented. We’re so grateful to have found her and will definitely consider her again for any future pet sitting needs.
Vanessa was so kind and careful with our pup Gumbo! We were extra nervous because we had to leave him with her for two weeks while he recovered from an injury. Following our vet’s instructions, she gave him his meds, restricted his activity, carried him up and down the stairs, and provided so much loving care. And she sent us lots of updates! Her pup Robin is so sweet too. We’re looking forward to Gumbo’s next stay with them.
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