Dog Boarding Shafter

“Words can not express how amazing Eiko is as as a host. I had an emergency while out of the country and she stepped in to provide service at a moment’s notice. I can’t recommend her enough.”

Maureen S.

“Sherry was WONDERFUL!! She was very professional, communicative (sent us plenty of pics and videos of our cutie) and most importantly, she was attentive and sweet towards our baby so we knew our Eevee was in excellent hands. We would be happy to have Sherry watch her again.”

Xiomara C.

“Liza turned out to be exactly the right person to board and walk my 70 lb. golden retriever. She communicated with me, was dependable and my dog liked her a lot. Liza took my dog to various nearby parks and hiking trails. Highly recommended”

Norman R.

“Derrick took such great care of Roux Roux! 🐾💛 He stayed on top of his medication and feeding schedule, walked him daily, and gave him lots of love and cuddles. He also sent plenty of pictures and updates, which really put me at ease, especially since this was Roux’s first time staying with him. I felt confident knowing Roux was in such good hands. I would definitely recommend Derrick and will absolutely book with him again!”

Recie M.

“Hey and her husband were amazing hosts to Bowser. They took great care of him and he came back happy as always. Would love to have him watch Bowser again.”

Karan K.

“Very kind and caring daughter and mother! They really took the time to let my nervous dog adjust during the meet and greet, listened carefully and asked questions. I also appreciate that they care about safety. My dog is quite nervous, but by the second day of boarding she was getting comfortable and showing more of her bouncy personality. They were communicative around feeding instructions and coordinating the meet and greet, drop off, and pick up. I would recommend Thais and Marlene! Thank you for your help taking care of Amber!”

Heather A.

“My very energetic lab mix had so much fun with Alexandra. She kept him fetching his ball and well exercised. Alexandra was so easy and accommodating to work with. She was very flexible about drop off and pickup times. She sent pictures and videos every day to show how much fun they were having. I highly recommend Alexandra and will definitely use her again next time we need pet sitting services!”

Laura Y.

“Great experience! Patrick was very communicative and sent us tons of photos of our dogs, and we will definitely be using his services again soon!”

Patrick M.

“Maia was a wonderful sitter - super communicative and caring! She sent multiple updates and photos while we were away and went way above and beyond in making sure Lula had enough exercise and playtime! I highly recommend her!”

Carla F.

“Kassie did an amazing job watching Bowser overnight at her place! From start to finish, she made boarding him so seamless and stress-free. She was wonderfully communicative and sent regular photo updates, which gave me complete peace of mind while I was away. She took exceptional care of him—keeping him on his regular feeding schedule, taking him on great walks, and making sure he had plenty of playtime, attention, treats, and toys in her home. Bowser was relaxed, super happy, and clearly felt right at home with her. I couldn’t have asked for a better boarding experience. I would definitely have Kassie watch him again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring, trustworthy sitter!”

Karan K.

“Kristen is wonderful! She was a life saver agreeing to care for our pup Frances on short notice and set up a last minute meet and greet beforehand. Seeing her own two happy and adorable dogs, I totally trusted her with Frances, and she did not disappoint! She was very communicative throughout the weekend, sending updates each morning and evening with photos, which was so reassuring. Thank you so much, Kristen!!!”

Annabel U.

“Anchisa was a wonderful sitter for my dog Felix! He came home healthy and happy, she was super clear in her communication and very responsive and considerate, and sent plenty of photos. It was clear Felix was very comfortable with her and her partner and got lots of love and care from them. They were also very accommodating and conscientious about understanding his needs. I would absolutely ask her to sit for Felix again, thank you for everything!”

Trillia F.

“Ningna was great! Shared a lot of photos and updates on our dog. Very friendly and easy to communicate with. Would ask her to watch our dog again.”

Matt M.

“They were a treat to work with! I was a little nervous leaving my 6-month-old Australian Shepherd because of how much energy and attention young Aussies require, but they exceeded all expectations. They took excellent care of him during his stay, including taking him on multiple hikes and making sure he got plenty of exercise and enrichment. It was clear when I got home that he was happy, healthy, and well cared for. I really appreciated the level of attention and care they provided, and I would happily recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable and loving sitter.”

Sean L.

“Our pup had a great time with this loving family! Maria is very communicative and sent updates throughout the stay, and the girls are so sweet and gentle with our dog! I’m sure she’ll be excited to see them again!”

Jessie L.

“One of my dogs is a bit tricky, and Ruthy did a great job making her comfortable and happy while I was traveling. I would definitely board again with Ruthy.”

Dan

About: I'm based in downtown Oakland and am available to walk (30 or 60 minutes), sit, and/or board any day of the week at this time. I'm experienced with senior dogs, puppies, dogs of various sizes and temperaments, as well medicated pets. I work part time from home with considerable flexibility in my schedule. Dogs have been a part of my life since I raised and trained Herman, a Rottweiler, from puppyhood while I was in high school. As an adult, I fostered Jedi, a Pittie–Boxer mix, for a year and shared eight wonderful years caring for Frankie, my beloved senior puggle, with my partner. Although Jedi and Frankie have recently passed and are now foraging and feasting in heaven, I remain an honorary step-parent to several dogs. Friends have trusted me to walk and care for Esco, a Frenchie–Pittie and lovable bundle of nerves; Mort the pug, an adorable narcissist; Pretzel, a German Shepherd who can outrun and outsmart anyone at the dog park; and Ryordan, a sweet, snaggle-toothed senior Chihuahua. These experiences have made me comfortable caring for dogs of different sizes, ages, energy levels, and temperaments—including anxious and senior pups. I take their walks, meals, playtime, comfort, and naps as seriously as my own. I would love the opportunity to give your pup plenty of attentive, dependable care—and, experience suggests, they’ll soon love me back. I currently have considerable autonomy in my schedule. I'm available to walk, care for, or keep your pup company anytime after 10 AM most days. I live on the ground floor of a Victorian and have small fenced backyard where your dog can sniff around, play, and catch some rays.

“Bailey had a great stay at Nati’s! Nati took great care of our puppy, and we can tell she was well taken care of. We are so grateful for the love & care 💛”

Karen K.

“Luis was great with Finn and very patient with me because I was anxious about my dog being separated from me. He has a good house and fenced in yard/patio area that gave Finn plenty to explore and some space to run around! I’m going to rebook with Luis and would recommend him.”

Natalie C.

“Dylan and Mariana were amazing! They kept my dog for 10 nights and she loved it! I received multiple pictures and videos and they taught her fetch. I will use them again!”

Mark E.