Dog Boarding in Santa Monica
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1. Angy M.
“We felt 100% confident and comfortable leaving Daisy with Angy. She sent us pics and updates and I know Daisy was well cared for. I will definitely ask her to watch Daisy again. Thank you!”
2. Charli H.
“Charli took amazing care of my little pup Miley. She was so detailed and thorough. She kept me updated throughout my time away and I could tell that Miley was happy staying with Charli. I couldn’t have felt more at ease leaving my little pup behind and when I picked her up Miley seemed like she was coming home from her own vacation. Thank you so much Charli for taking care of Miley like she was your own!”
3. Guyeon & Thomas K.
“Guyeon and Thomas sent me a lot of detailed updates and took great care of Bean! She went on lots of little adventures with them and came back from her boarding tired and happy.”
4. Mia A I.
“Mia was amazing with Winston my Coton de tulear who I left longest time with her. And she was so nice to him and was so caring and loving even though he eas nervous in the beginning. She sent pics and interesting notes everyday that me and my kids loved. Would highly recommend her.”
5. Jinyen C.
“I am very happy to have found Jinyen and her family. I was in a pinch and needed to find someone to watch Sunset at the last minute. I was able to book and drop off within an hour. They took great care of a very attached pup that has not yet been left alone. They sent updates and pics and took Sonny for plenty of walks. They were also very flexible with the timing of the pick-up. I was very relieved and am happy to have found Jinyen. She lives close by so will definitely rebook next time I need a sitter!”
6. Roxy K.
“Roxy was amazing! She sent me pictures every day of my dog happy & playing. I felt very comfortable leaving my puppy with her, I will definitely be booking again next time!??”
7. Pipere B.
“Pipere was great! She provided updates proactively, was extremely fast to respond whenever I reached out, and was flexible when our flight home was delayed. Our pup was very well cared for while we were away and Pipere clearly treated him like part of her family. Would definitely use Pipere again!”
8. Jeremy & Chia C.
“Chia is the best! Darla had an amazing time with her, running around the yard and going on long walks. We booked for 5 days/4 nights and Chia was very great about keeping us updated each day and sending cute pics. Will absolutely be re-booking!”
9. Elliot & Franchesca W.
“Elliot has been a reliable pet sitter in the past. Always willing to be flexibile for an emergency drop off and is always very caring for my pets.”
10. Felicia S.
“This was our first time to use DogVacay, Felicia made our Aulani Vacation so much better knowing Riley was well taken care of. My boy's loved the pictures and video's she sent us. We will definitely recommend her to our friends and family. Thank you very much Felicia.....”
11. Garima N.
“Garima took great care of Bailey for the weekend! She was communicative ahead of time and during the stay, keeping me up to date the whole time and making me feel very comfortable boarding Bailey for the first time. I can tell she had a great time with Garima, and I will definitely be back the next time I need to board her!”
12. Katie W.
“Katie was an AMAZING dog sitter and we will absolutely be using her again. Flexible on dropoff/pickup, great communicator with adorable photos,”
13. Mickie S.
“Mickie was an excellent rover. Communication was amazing from the start and throughout the boarding process. She continously checked in with pictures and questions. Providing a loving and safe place for Iverson to be while his parents were away. I would recommend Mickie to any of my friends in the area and will be using her again in the future.”
14. Shelley S.
“Shelley was awesome. She has a perfect house with a completely closed yard and takes just a small number of dogs. Rocky had a great time. Photos were awesome. Best of all she lives right across the street! Highly recommend.”
15. Jamie A.
“We had a great experience with Jamie. Our girl felt right at home with her, and it was clear she was in great hands. Jamie kept us updated throughout the stay, which gave us peace of mind during our trip. We will definitely be booking with her again!”
16. Betty Z.
“Betty once again took great care of my pup! Very communicative and sent plenty of pictures, plus she always seems to take him on the most interesting walks! When schedule conflicts arose she was very flexible and planned accommodations for my pup's care. Would reccomend booking with her.”
17. Nicole & Sean M.
“Nicole and Sean watched our two dogs while we went on a 2 week vacation. They sent us daily photo updates and took such good care of Henry and Schrader. We will definitely use them again!”
18. Rachel & Michael L.
“Rach and Mike were the best dog people we've ever had on rover. They were really sweet and lovely duo which made us feel comfortable leaving our dog (who is usually a big diva). They took care of our dog like he was their own. Long walks, so much play time!! We'd get continuous updated as well in forms of pictures and videos and we appreciate it so much! Usually we miss our dog and get worried bc we don't see enough updates but we felt so comfortable that he's in good hands and well taken care of that we worried less. Cannot recommend them highly. My dog misses them already.”
19. Brittany B.
“Thank you so much! Poppy appreciates the love, and all of the walks. We will definitely reach out in the future.”
20. JoJo S.
“JoJo was an amazing sitter! Bourbon went on a ton of adventures and I got nightly pictures and updates. I will definitely book with him again.”
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As of Apr 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica dog boarding rates can be found as low as $35 to as high as $101 per night.
As of Apr 2025, 8,217 sitters provided dog boarding in Santa Monica. 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, 89% of Santa Monica dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Santa Monica have an average of 15 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 Santa Monica.
Rover makes it easy to find Santa Monica 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 8,217 dog boarding sitters in Santa Monica on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Santa Monica, 94% of sitters offer daily exercise, 94% offer medication administration, and 88% 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.
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