Dog Boarding in Shafter, Oakland, CA
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Top rated Shafter dog boarders
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“Matthew and Van Jospeh did a wonderful job hosting our dog, Stanley, for a 2 night stay. They were very easy to work with, were flexible, very friendly, and Stanley seemed at ease the moment he met them. Would absolutely use their boarding services again. Thank you!”


“Our dog loved having a staycation with Mariola and the handful of other small doggy friends in her house. It's clear that Mariola is a caring, knowledgeable sitter and provides the highest quality of care to each animal -- our pup seemed happy to stay forever, even when the sit was done. We are glad to have found her and are just as excited as our dog to book again in the future.”

“Karen & Hisako were so great and patient with my anxious boy! He normally won’t walk with anyone besides me, but they got him to walk all the way around the block with them! Mini victory!”

“Madeleine was great with my dog Julio! She took our very last minute request and was very responsive. She gave updates and photos each day, which put me at ease since Julio is a high anxiety dog. I would definitely book her again!”

“Danielle and Joel were great with our pup, Izzi. They took plenty of pictures, made sure he exercised daily and gave him plenty of love and cuddles. We would definitely recommend them and would book them again.”

“Alexis took care of my girl so well, she sent me daily photos and updates, played with her, let her lounge on her couch with her, Ella came home well rested and loved! We'll definitely visit Alexis again ♥️”

“This was such a great boarding experience! My pup is elderly and requires some patience and attention, and they were so kind and thoughtful with her. She got a bit sick on the first day and they let me know right away and were happy to make changes to her routine to work with it. I got consistent updates with pictures and felt totally certain that my dog was well cared for the entire time. Definitely one of the best dogsitters I've used through this site.”


“Maya (Anchisa) was an exceptional sitter for our furry son. We took a 5 day family vacation and she watched our 17 lb dog. Maya sent multiple updates every day and seemed to like taking as many photos and videos of our little guy as we do! We feel very comfortable trusting Maya with our dog.”

“Rachel was very patient and attentive with my senior dog who has separation anxiety and some medical needs. She was communicative and easy to work with. My dog did really well staying with her and I would definitely use her services again!”

“Joann was great! She took us on with really late notice, sent updates of our cute sleepy dog, and our pup came home super happy. Would work with Joann again in the future!”


“Jeff & Beth and his children are great sitters. We’re so grateful to have found them! They sent multiple pictures and messages letting me know how our dog Luna was doing throughout her stay. They made the drop off and pick up so easy which is a huge bonus! And Luna came home happy and healthy! You can tell that they really enjoy looking after dogs. They are just really nice people!”

“We couldn’t have asked for better care for Kiko! Megan and Jenny were so flexible, thoughtful, and sent us lots of updates, which gave us so much peace of mind. Kiko was clearly in great hands — we’re so grateful and would absolutely recommend them to anyone!”

“Mary is absolutely incredible. Our dog, Finn, is a quirky senior who is often slow to trust strangers - within 24 hours of being with Mary, he was asking her for pets and cuddles! That tells you all you need to know. She was extremely communicative, sent us lots of cute pictures and overall left us so at ease knowing our little guy was cared for. Can’t recommend her enough!”

“Karen did a wonderful job taking care of my large dog during a long weekend. When I did an initial meet and greet with Karen and my energetic and somewhat excitable dog, her calm demeanor and knowledge of dogs put me at ease. During my pup's stay with Karen, he enjoyed a long hike through a beautiful park and rolled around in the grass in her enclosed backyard. Karen even got my dog used to a new, gentler harness. From what I could tell, my dog had a great time with Karen!”

“I’m so happy I found Eiko! I moved a lifetime of belongings from San Francisco to Oakland and had my dachshund stay with Eiko for a week. Eiko and her family provided me with the peace of mind I needed to get through the move. She sent regular photos and updates which conveyed a very happy dog. I highly recommend Eiko and won’t hesitate to use her again.”

“Isaac and Jordan are wonderful! Our dog Ozzie loves staying with them and always comes home happy. Great communication and care. Thank you Isaac and Jordan!”

“Alex was a last minute God-send for me and my pup, Maxwell. She was super flexible as I managed flight and life delays. Her home is located in a great place for doggie to run and play - right across the street from a beautiful park! And it was clear that both her and her kiddos are big time animal lovers. Her partner even pitched in to help re-stich his bed that was falling apart when I dropped him off. Above and beyond! I would definitely recommend Alex and her family to offer consistent, loving and fun care for your pets.”


“Kani was an excellent host! She was super to communicate with and very prompt with her responses. She has a lovely apartment with a backyard where the dogs can go for a quick break. She also took our pup for long walks daily. I look forward to boarding our pup with her soon!”
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Matthew and Van Joseph were the perfect pet sitter. I would absolutely book with them again in a heartbeat. They are responsive and send all the cutest photos/video updates which left me assured my fur baby was well loved while I was out of town. You will not be disappointed if they look after your fur babies.

Our dog had a great time with Hanna! She is incredibly loving and gives amazing attention to details. Hanna went out of her way to make sure that our dog was not just comfortable and well taken care of but understood. Cricket was happy to come home but probably would have stayed with Hanna too!

Joann was wonderful with Gus. She was communicative, reliable, and clearly cared a lot about making sure he was happy and comfortable. She kept us updated, took him on walks, gave him plenty of love and attention, and sent us pics. It was very clear from the updates that Gus was having a great time. We felt completely at ease knowing he was in good hands and would absolutely book with her again. Highly recommend!

Shruti and Robyn are the best. We always trust them with our dog and know she is well taken care of. We ran into travel delays and they were more than accommodating. Our dog almost didn't want to come home with us. We recommend and will be back for our dog's next stay.

I recently boarded my dog with Coleen, and I couldn't be happier! Coleen’s warm and caring demeanor instantly put both me and my dog at ease. She provided regular updates and sent adorable photos, showing how much fun he was having during his stay. My dog came home happy and well-cared for.

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Experience can vary widely from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing sitters available in Shafter.
Rover makes it easy to find Shafter 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
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