Doggy Day Care in Santa Ana
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Top rated Santa Ana doggy day care sitters
Prices are estimates per day for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Fantastic. Robin is a perfect doggie daycare hostess. I love that she enjoys playing with the dogs! Her home and yard are safe and dog-friendly. Annie enjoyed her day and came home comfortably tired. I have no hesitation in recommending Robin to others. She will be my first choice next time I need daycare for my dog. Thank you, Robin!”
“Ashley was fantastic! She was able to watch Mr cuddles on super short notice, was very flexible on timing, communicative, and is an awesome groomer. Mr cuddles came with matted hair (our toddler loves dumping food on him) and came out pristine. Thank you Ashley!”
About: We are a family of 5 with 2 loving and playful dogs of our own. Your doggie will be cared for as if it were our own. I work from home and have plenty of time to care for your love ones. Your love one will have lots of play time, potty breaks and extra snuggles from our boys. Our home has a big fenced backyard with plenty of space for your furry baby to play in. We also have 2 indoor crates for napping. Your pet will be provided with a fun, peaceful and safe environment.
“Nancy and Richard were great with Iggy! We weren’t sure how he’d do with new people on his own but they took such good care of him and he did great! So grateful for a good first time Rover experience for Iggy.”
“Tommy did an amazing job taking care of our pup Boba! He sent plenty of pictures throughout the day and made sure our pup felt comfortable. His dog Paku was a great host too! It was our first time using Rover and it was a great experience!??”
“Emma had a great time at Patricia's house. She was very relaxed and happy when I picked her up. Patricia lives a very short drive from the Costa Mesa Fairgrounds so if you are attending an all-day event there and don't want to have to worry about leaving your furry friend to fend for themselves all day, I highly recommend leaving your pet with Patricia. She is knowledgeable about dogs and very conscientious, having gone the extra mile to ensure that Emma was not able to get to any other animal's food (since Emma has food allergies). Patricia also texted me pics during the day of Emma enjoying her walk, which further helped to make my day more enjoyable by putting my mind at ease. I will not hesitate to book with Patricia again the next time I'm in the area!”
“Candi will for sure take care of your dog as if it’s her own. Whether it’s for work or vacation, my dog comes back so tired and exhausted from having too much at Candi’s every time 😂”
About: I’ve taken care of dogs throughout my whole life and I will love yours like they’re my own. I have experience with puppies, senior dogs and everything in between. I am currently between jobs and have a very flexible schedule right now. I can be adaptable and support your scheduling needs and your animals! I live in a two bedroom apartment and I can accommodate having your animal in my home. My roommate has a very gently cat that mostly stays in its room.
“Angie was the perfect fit for our dog! We spent the day at Disneyland knowing that our pup was in good hands. We love the fact that Angie works from home. She was able to send us photo updates throughout the day, take him on walks, and give him all the snuggles he needed as he was the only animal in her care. What a lucky dog! This was comforting for us and allowed us to completely enjoy our time at the park. Thank you, Angie!!”
“Hector took great care of our pup during doggy care for two days. He sent several photos each day and was very kind and courteous. We would highly recommend him! Thank you, Hector!”
About: I’ve taken care of animals for about 5 years and my love for them has not changed whatsoever. I’m always excited to meet new friends especially when they feel the same way I always care for my cat everyday and sometimes my cousin’s dog if I go to her apartment next door. Taking care of pets is important for me because they are always there for you when you need them most I have a fence in my house to keep any pet from danger and if an animal is not friendly with others my cat has his own room.
About: Currently have a Siamese cat, a Husky, and two Belgian Malinois. I’ve had pets since I was 15, I have 18 years of experience. I’ve owned cats, dogs, birds, and mice. Preferred dogs and cats but love all animals. I’ve also been working with Wag! for the last three years. I just recently quit my job so I can focus solely on dog walks, dog care, cat care, and training. I have plenty of time to work with your babies. I want make this my full-time job so I’m free Monday through Sunday availability. I have a lot of experience with other peoples dogs, since I’ve been working with Wag! for the last three years. I currently own a cat and three dogs. It’s just the four of us. I have a gate to keep the cat away. Plus I have an extra gate and a door for my dogs if I ever need to keep yours in mine separate.
About: Hi! I’m a passionate, experienced pet sitter offering boarding and daycare in the heart of Orange County. With over 10 years of hands-on experience, I’ve cared for dogs of all sizes, ages, and personalities—and I truly treat every pup like my own. I live in a dog-friendly apartment with access to a private dog park and a pet spa, so your furry friend will get plenty of playtime, fresh air, and TLC. Whether it’s fetch, belly rubs, or quiet nap time, I tailor care to your dog’s needs. I work from home with a super flexible schedule, so I’m able to give your dog lots of attention and love throughout the day. Whether you’re heading out of town or need daytime help, you can count on me for safe, loving care in a calm and comfortable environment. 💬 Daily updates with photos 🦴 Familiar routines and feeding 🐾 Multi-dog families welcome 🛁 Post-spa photos included (if used!) Let me know how I can help give you peace of mind—and your pup a second home! Pet care is a natural and joyful part of my everyday life. Since I work from home with a flexible schedule, I’m able to give dogs my full attention throughout the day When your dog stays with me, they become part of the family! I provide a safe, loving, and calm environment with plenty of play, rest, and personalized attention
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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.
Robin G.
“Fantastic. Robin is a perfect doggie daycare hostess. I love that she enjoys playing with the dogs! Her home and yard are safe and dog-friendly. Annie enjoyed her day and came home comfortably tired. I have no hesitation in recommending Robin to others. She will be my first choice next time I need daycare for my dog. Thank you, Robin!”
Liana L.
“Liana was awesome she was on time picking up Ace and he had so much fun with her dog butters. He sent me lots of pictures and was a great sitter.”
Derek K.
“Derek was an awesome sitter - excellent communication, provided a safe space, and was overall just a great human being! Thank you for taking such great care of my Lando man!”
Ashley O.
“Ashley was fantastic! She was able to watch Mr cuddles on super short notice, was very flexible on timing, communicative, and is an awesome groomer. Mr cuddles came with matted hair (our toddler loves dumping food on him) and came out pristine. Thank you Ashley!”
Avancon G.
“Avancon did great with Nova, happy that she was in good hands.”
Laura M.
“Laura has watched our Mini Schnauz Cam on several occasions and has been an amazing host for our little girl. Laura followed Cam’s strict dietary needs and provided us with lovely pictures of Cam during her stay. Cam has formed a bond with Laura’s family, who all supported the care of their doggy guest. Cam (and Cam’s parents) cannot wait for her next sleepover at Laura’s.”
Leilani D.
“My dog Birdie loves Leilani! She gets so excited to pull up to her home on daycare days! I can tell she is made to feel comfortable and at home on days that I work all day. :-)”
Nancy & Richard B.
“Nancy and Richard were great with Iggy! We weren’t sure how he’d do with new people on his own but they took such good care of him and he did great! So grateful for a good first time Rover experience for Iggy.”
Tommy R.
“Tommy did an amazing job taking care of our pup Boba! He sent plenty of pictures throughout the day and made sure our pup felt comfortable. His dog Paku was a great host too! It was our first time using Rover and it was a great experience!??”
Patricia D.
“Emma had a great time at Patricia's house. She was very relaxed and happy when I picked her up. Patricia lives a very short drive from the Costa Mesa Fairgrounds so if you are attending an all-day event there and don't want to have to worry about leaving your furry friend to fend for themselves all day, I highly recommend leaving your pet with Patricia. She is knowledgeable about dogs and very conscientious, having gone the extra mile to ensure that Emma was not able to get to any other animal's food (since Emma has food allergies). Patricia also texted me pics during the day of Emma enjoying her walk, which further helped to make my day more enjoyable by putting my mind at ease. I will not hesitate to book with Patricia again the next time I'm in the area!”
Candi G.
“Candi will for sure take care of your dog as if it’s her own. Whether it’s for work or vacation, my dog comes back so tired and exhausted from having too much at Candi’s every time 😂”
Alexander C.
“Great dog sitter! He was communicative, letting me know my dog was doing fine & sending photos. Will definitely use again if the need arises.”
Micole M.
“Micole is great with my dog Macy and treats her like she’s her own. She’s very responsible and is a true animal lover. Macy looks forward to staying with Micole and never wants to leave! She’s been great with accommodating Macy’s particular needs and sends great updates throughout the day.”
Angie D.
“Angie was the perfect fit for our dog! We spent the day at Disneyland knowing that our pup was in good hands. We love the fact that Angie works from home. She was able to send us photo updates throughout the day, take him on walks, and give him all the snuggles he needed as he was the only animal in her care. What a lucky dog! This was comforting for us and allowed us to completely enjoy our time at the park. Thank you, Angie!!”
Hector F.
“Hector took great care of our pup during doggy care for two days. He sent several photos each day and was very kind and courteous. We would highly recommend him! Thank you, Hector!”
Shellby A.
“Shelby was great! She sent me periodic updates and photos of my pup, Jaxson. She is reliable and I have 100% confidence in her doggy sitting abilities. Jax loved her”
Anthony G.
“He cares for my pugs when I would go out. It would be from up to 1-4 days. I would go to festivals and not worry about my pugs since I knew they were in great care and every rule was followed”
Daniela M.
“Roman had alot of fun at Daniela's! She was great!”
Martin L.
“I’ve known Martin personally for about 5 years. He is very caring and knowledgeable when it comes to caring for pets. He helped us a lot when we got our first dog, a German Shepherd. He even doggy-sat a few times and our puppy was well-fed and exhausted from all the fun she had when we would pick her up. He is always so excited when talking about his dogs or caring for other people’s dogs. He truly loves what he does and there is no one I would trust more to care for our fur baby more than Martin.”
Namhee K.
About: Hi! I’m a passionate, experienced pet sitter offering boarding and daycare in the heart of Orange County. With over 10 years of hands-on experience, I’ve cared for dogs of all sizes, ages, and personalities—and I truly treat every pup like my own. I live in a dog-friendly apartment with access to a private dog park and a pet spa, so your furry friend will get plenty of playtime, fresh air, and TLC. Whether it’s fetch, belly rubs, or quiet nap time, I tailor care to your dog’s needs. I work from home with a super flexible schedule, so I’m able to give your dog lots of attention and love throughout the day. Whether you’re heading out of town or need daytime help, you can count on me for safe, loving care in a calm and comfortable environment. 💬 Daily updates with photos 🦴 Familiar routines and feeding 🐾 Multi-dog families welcome 🛁 Post-spa photos included (if used!) Let me know how I can help give you peace of mind—and your pup a second home! Pet care is a natural and joyful part of my everyday life. Since I work from home with a flexible schedule, I’m able to give dogs my full attention throughout the day When your dog stays with me, they become part of the family! I provide a safe, loving, and calm environment with plenty of play, rest, and personalized attention
Over 1,067 pet parents in Santa Ana have booked doggy day care
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🌟 Review Alert! 🌟 Just got back from an incredible trip to Disneyland California! 🎢 It was my fiancé's first time, and knowing our dogs, Trid and Reg-Z, were in great hands made it even more special. Huge shoutout to Sabrina for her amazing doggie daycare service. 🐾 From 8:30 am to 11:30 pm, she made sure our fur babies felt loved and welcomed. Her updates and photos throughout the day were such a relief! 📸 It was clear Trid and Reg-Z were having just as much fun as we were! Finding someone you trust with your pets isn't easy, but Sabrina went above and beyond. 🐶❤️ Trid and Reg-Z returned to us happy and full of love. We've found our go-to pet sitter for life whenever we're back in California. As someone who grew up here but now calls Phoenix, Arizona home, I'm thrilled to have Sabrina's loving care for our little angels during visits. Trid and Reg-Z give her all 8 paws up for an amazing time! 🐾🐾 Thank you, Sabrina, for taking such wonderful care of our babies! 🌟
Atahan took excellent care of our Goldendoodles. This was our second time booking with him, and I wouldn’t hesitate to do so again. His communication was great, he provided attentive care, sent photos right away, and our dogs genuinely seemed happy and comfortable with him. He also went above and beyond by accommodating a very late-night pickup after we stayed until Disneyland closed. I’d definitely recommend Atahan to anyone looking for a trustworthy, responsive sitter!
It's challenging to find a good, responsible sitter, and Kimberly is one of the great ones! Zenji is a senior dog with special needs, requiring medication to be administered several times daily. I worry about him constantly, due to all of his health issues, but Kimberly was very understanding, responsible, and put me at ease. I appreciated that Kimberly invited me to see her home and yard during the meet and greet and really took her time with us. Many pet sitters do not extend this type of offer to see their space, which always feels a little strange to have my dog stay in a place I haven't seen. In fact, Kimberly's space was so inviting and comfortable, that Zenji was extremely excited, and even I felt extremely relaxed! Zenji had a blast with Kimberly and got lots of exercise! They took walks around Old Town Tustin, which is a place Zenji always enjoys visiting. I really appreciated Kimberly's attentiveness, and her frequent responsiveness and updates. I am looking forward to hiring her again!
Angie is an absolute gem! From the moment we connected, I felt completely at ease leaving my fur baby in her care. She’s attentive, communicative, and truly treats your pet like her own. I received regular updates and adorable photos that showed just how happy and relaxed my dog was. Angie goes above and beyond—highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy, loving sitter!
I contacted Chelsey for a last-minute doggy stay request. She replied right away, asked all the right questions, and we were set up within 10 minutes. During the stay, she sent me updates and photos which were much appreciated. She took great care of our pup and we would recommend her to anyone!
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The median cost per day for doggy day care in Santa Ana is $45
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Sitters in Santa Ana average 5 repeat doggy day care clients
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Only Rover provides comprehensive Santa Ana doggy day care options that meet your dog's unique needs. Anxious or special needs dogs who prefer a 1:1 environment are a good fit for in-home doggy day care, while energetic pups who benefit from socialization and activity are a good fit for doggy day care centers.
Sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a sitter for doggy day care in Santa Ana on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $45 per day, 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 Aug 2025, 3,509 sitters provided doggy day care in Santa Ana. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect sitter near you. As a reminder, sitters offering doggy day care 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, 87% of Santa Ana sitters offering doggy day care respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide doggy day care in Santa Ana have an average of 16 years of experience. Sitters offering doggy day care with repeat customers have an average of 5 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 Santa Ana.
Santa Ana doggy day care sitters are happy to take care of your dog while you’re at work or unavailable for the day. Book a one-time visit, or set up a regular rhythm with your favorite Santa Ana sitter. Drop off your dog at the sitter’s home and rest easy knowing they’ll get frequent potty breaks, plenty of playtime, and lots of love. Doggy day care is great for:
- Puppies and high-energy dogs
- Dogs with special needs, including seniors
- Pet parents who work long hours
- Dogs with separation anxiety
There are 3,509 sitters offering doggy day care in Santa Ana on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Santa Ana, 95% of sitters offer daily exercise, 95% offer medication administration, and 90% 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 doggy day care 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 doggy day care 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 doggy day care 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 doggy day care service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.
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