Dog Boarding in Shepherd Canyon, Oakland

“Beth and Jeff took amazing care of my dog Fatima. I was nervous leaving her because I have only left her once before. However, Beth and Jeff have an amazing house with a huge backyard and allow the dogs free range of the area. In addition they allow the dogs to choose their sleep place. It was important to me that Fatima would not be crated during her stay. Beth and Jeff sent many updates with pictures showing Fatima’s playtime and rest time and eating. They even provided her with a slow feeder when they noticed she ate too fast! Amazing care takers who clearly care about my dogs well being and health and who want to ensure your dog has the best experience while they stay with them. It is evident they love dogs, understand dog behavior, how to read dog communication, and how to help dogs feel comfortable and adjust to the environment while they stay there. I highly recommend Beth and Jeff and will use their services again in the future. THANK YOU SO MUCH for giving me peace of mind while I was away! And thank you so much for giving Fatima a safe and amazing stay with you guys! I am so incredibly grateful. 🙏 ❤️”

“Lee was SO sweet and took great care of my dog for a couple of days. She sent regular pupdates and was really responsive. I was nervous because my dog doesn’t spend much time with other dogs at all and Lee was willing to do a meet and greet and we let the dogs meet and get acclimated to the space a few days before her actual stay. Can’t say thank you enough and would definitely rebook in the future!”

“Robert and Brian, again, were wonderful with Nada. We feel quite comfortable leaving her with them and will absolutely leave her with them again. Thank you both ❤️”

“Kelly is the best sitter ever! My spoiled, high energy Yorkie is treated like the prince that he thinks he is when staying at Kelly’s house. He gets lots of attention, special treats, individual playtime, and has a lot of fun. I highly recommend Kelly.”

“This is the 2nd time we used Kit to board our dog Barry. She was great! We were given regular updates on his activities. And she took such good care of him that Barry thought he was on an extended playdate. We would recommend her services anytime.”

“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!”

“I can't thank Danielle enough for the incredible care she provided for my puppy while I was away for my wedding and honeymoon! For two weeks, she went above and beyond to ensure my furry friend was happy and healthy. Danielle sent frequent updates, which really put my mind at ease during such a busy time. She even took the extra step to care for my puppy when she developed ear mites, administering medication and keeping her comfortable. When I returned, my puppy looked absolutely adorable in a cozy hoodie and a festive Halloween scarf! I highly recommend Danielle for anyone in need of a caring and responsible pet sitter. Her dedication and love for animals truly shine through. Thank you, Danielle, for taking such wonderful care of my puppy!”

“My dog Snoopy have always great time with Kim!. She does a lot off funny things with her and her dogs. She can't wait for the next visit:)”

“Katharine was great - very communicative. I loved the my pup got exposure to other animals in a safe, controlled manner. Would definitely send Billie to stay with Katharine again in the future.”

“I couldn't have chosen someone more caring and friendly to watch Rocky. I could tell from the second I met Patrick that he was very much a dog lover and excited to welcome him into his home. My dog can be very shy around new people but in the pictures he sent, he looked incredibly comfortable and at ease. I will certainly be calling him again! Thanks!!”

“Mary was exceptional with our pup Enzo! She was very communicative with us through out the day with updates and photos which comforted me knowing he was doing great. Mary did not only watch and feed Enzo, but took him to the dog park (his favorite place), and along to run errands with her. I would 100% recommend Mary to take care of your fur baby!”

“Oski had a wonderful time on his sleepover with Diksha! She so obviously loves dogs and if your dog is social like mine, they'll get to meet Diksha's neighbors and their dogs when they're there, too! Diksha sent photos of her playing with Oski, and was very caring and responsible. I would definitely like to have her watch Oski again!”

About: Semi retired and active. I’d love to care for and walk your pets. Dog park romps, petting sessions, and snuggling provided. I care for them in my home or drop into your home as needed. Experience with large animals, geriatric and young animals. If you are traveling and need a reliable, fun, experienced sitter for your pets, I’d be happy to do a meet and greet and meet you and your pets. Currently I have a 5 year old neutered male Australian Sheppard and a 2 year old indoor/outdoor cat. Both are amenable to sharing their space with new furry friends. I'm retired part so I have plenty of time for your furry family members. My dog loves to play with new furry friends or chill and give them space. I have a fenced yard and dog door for in and out privileges. I accept dogs that are crated at night or free roaming. Home is well suited to pets.

“Chad is wonderful with my Benny. When I leave Benny in his care I know that Benny has a great time and is well looked after because he sends me picture/video updates. Benny is always wagging his tail when he sees Chad. I will continue to book Chad.”

“We loved our stay with Karen! The communication was very clear and quick, and Karen did a great job giving our pup a safe, structured stay with plenty of playing and time in the sun. :-)”

“We brought our dogs to Ulunma for their first ever dog sitting. To say the least, we were a bit worried for them as we’ve raised two pandemic dogs who’ve never had to be away from us for very long. Ulunma immediately put me at ease and the dogs went off with no problems. She sent me the most adorable photos and I could tell they were having such a great time and probably didn’t miss us much. I’m so thankful to Ulunma and family for giving me piece of mind and treating our dogs so well. I think our water dog probably didn’t stop swimming the entire time and may have noticed a fresh blowdry on him, haha. I’m so appreciative and the dogs are so lucky. Thank you again!”

“The best sitters! Molly always comes home so relaxed and is clearly SO comfortable with Natalie and Mathew. We’re so lucky to have found them!”

“Lauren did a great job watching our senior dog, we highly recommend her! Very appreciative of her communication skills and the updates/photos she shared.”

“TLDR; Jakob is fantastic for my large reactive dog. He is calm, considerate, thoughtful, respectful, and clearly cares and listens! Onto the long winded review... I find very little more nerve-wracking than leaving my dog, Viley, in the care of someone other than me-- and that includes friends and family. She is 90lbs, moderately dog-reactive, occasionally dislikes certain people, has a prey drive, is an opportunistic pig and takes 4 pills 2x/day. I say all this, because to fully appreciate my incoming RAVE of Jakob, you have to know my dog isn't the smallest or easiest. While Jakob is new here, the experience and approach he wrote in his bio & the recommendations from his friends spoke to me. Shortly after reaching out to him, he responded with thoughtful questions that showed he read my dog's bio. We set up a meet and greet at a local park. Upon arriving, he remained seated and let my dog sniff him. He never crowded her, put out a zombie hand, or did anything that would put my girl on alert. While strolling around he listened and observed how I navigate carious situations- dogs barking on leash, dog running off leash, humans with tiny children to avoid. He offered stories of dogs he cared for and how he handled various situations. At this point I was very comfortable booking him for a trial night. I picked Viley up earlier today and she is happy, healthy, and was clearly well-cared for. Upon drop off, Jakob asked if he could use hotdogs as a high value reward, showed me around his house, asked questions about potential separation anxiety, etc. His house is already equipped with dog gates for added yard barriers, a sign on the gate warning of pets inside, and in a lovely neighborhood. I sent Jakob a word document of my dog's quirks, commands, feeding/walk schedule, etc. I could tell he read and remembered it, for in his check-in texts he elaborated on how their walks went, citing the use of commands and techniques I use to keep her attention. He said Viley was great to have, which to me shows he was mindful of my many warnings, and did an amazing job avoiding stressful events and triggers. I could elaborate more than I already have, but I just suggest reaching out and seeing for yourself! Viley and I were lucky to find him and look forward to many more stays!”

“Meuy has been a loving and dedicated dog owner for most of her life, and her care and compassion truly shine through in the way she looks after dogs. She has taken care of both of my dogs multiple times whenever I needed a sitter, and I always know they are in great hands with her. My dogs can be pretty needy, but Meuy always goes above and beyond—whether it’s feeding them, taking them on walks, or simply giving them the attention they crave. She is incredibly reliable, and my dogs absolutely love her. In fact, they get so excited to be at her house that sometimes they don’t even want to come home when I pick them up! That’s when you know your dogs have been truly well cared for. I highly recommend Meuy to anyone looking for a trustworthy, caring, and responsible dog sitter!”