Dog Boarding Stanford
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“Kelly took great care of Lucky. He seemed very happy after his time with her and even as we were getting back in the car he went to the end of his leash to get one more look before she left. Highly recommend Kelly!”
“Michael was great -- super communicative, friendly, and very easy to book with! Ella had a great time and came back tired (she took a nap the second we got home!). Would 100% book again.”
“Yun and his partner did a great job taking care of our pup, Bagel, for a whole week. Bagel had lots of fun with them, they walked and played fetch with him daily. They made sure they understood the care instructions we provided and sent daily updates. Most importantly, Bagel came home a happy dog. Highly recommend!”
“Keira had a fantastic stay with Margaret and her pack! I was nervous to leave our 4mo German Shepherd pup with someone so soon after getting her, and for 10 days to boot. Margaret made me feel confident that she had it covered and Keira integrated nicely into their pack. I appreciate that Margaret had a consistent schedule, providing structure for Keira, and I received a steady stream of fun updates--photos, videos, anecdotes--that made me smile and put me at ease. I love that Keira became close with one of her dogs, Ranger, and I felt very good about her getting consistent socialization at her young age. Keira came back having learned the 'down' command, jumping up less frequently, and being more disciplined than when we left her. Such a relief to have a dependable dog guru available to care for her. Super grateful to Margaret and excited to be able to book her again for stays in the future.”
“I highly recommend Ying for anyone seeking a reliable and attentive pet sitter. She was incredibly thorough, followed every detailed instruction perfectly, and kept me at ease with regular photos and videos. One of my dogs bonded with her immediately, which is the ultimate endorsement. I couldn't have asked for a more professional or caring experience!”
“When I met Jae on the meet & greet I knew she was a very conscientious dog owner and Bella would be in good hands. She took great care of her and she was open to taking Bella without a lot of prior notice. She sent photos and kept me informed on how Bella was getting along. I would not hesitate to leave Bella again with Jae.”
“Step took good care of our boy. He communicated and provided photos which I love. Our boy had a great time hanging with Step and his family and made a new friend with their pet. I would def recommend a stay with Step”
“Matthew and Katelyn were wonderful hosts for Desta. Their quick responses and clear communication made me feel confident that Desta was well cared for. I’d definitely book with them again.”
“I boarded my fur baby, Bruce, with Fang for several days. She is caring, reliable, and trustworthy. She was sending updates regularly and I felt reassured that he was safe and happy under her care. I highly recommend her and would definitely book with her again!”
“Tracy and her husband took really good care of Bocu! He was injured the week before and needed some extra care and they were really good with him :) Tracy was sending us pictures of Bocu and communicating with us at all times. It was great to see how Bocu was having a great time with them! This time it was a short weekend stay, but we will definitely repeat with them if we need to!”
“My pup stayed with Manli for a week when I had to go out of town. Communication was very easy, she is very responsive. We received great photo updates every night. When I came to pick my pup up at the end of his stay, he appears to have made a couple of new friends! He didn’t notice me at first because he was having such a great time. I would definitely use her again for dog-sitting!”
“We had a last minute trip and Crystal was a lifesaver. She was incredibly flexible and responsive. She did a meet and greet with our dog the day I reached out to her and she and our dog were instant friends. She was also able to accommodate our last minute flight changes. Our dog enjoyed his stay. We recommend Crystal highly!”
“Jessica was amazing at taking care of Ash! She took Ash everywhere on so many adventures :) I felt reassured that Ash was in good hands when she sent over cute photos of her on walks and hanging out on the couch.”
“Mora was fantastic. We have a 1 year old cavapoo who can get nervous & separation anxiety - but Mora was wonderful. We got lots of photos and could tell he was comfortable & getting a lot of time & affection. It was only 1 night but would definitely recommend Mora & we will be using her again! Thanks Mora!”
“Nina and Leo did a wonderful job taking care of our dog. This was our first time using Rover and boarding our rescue, who is sensitive, anxious, and can be reactive towards other dogs during walks and meeting new people. They were great in providing daily updates on how our dog was doing, and the daily pictures eased our concerns during our trip. After the first update, we weren’t nervous anymore knowing that our dog was in the best care. They followed our care instructions well and we were happy to see our shy rescue quickly adapt to his temporary environment. Thank you Nina and Leo!”
“We can't say enough good things about Jasmine! She truly went above and beyond for Buddy. We loved receiving her daily updates and adorable photos, which gave us such peace of mind. It was clear from all the pictures that Buddy had a great time and was happy as could be while enjoying all his favorite activities. Thank you Jasmine for all your care!”
“Shannon was absolutely wonderful with Dobby. I was able to relax on my vacation knowing my dog was having a vacation of his own with Apollo. She gave frequent updates with plenty of photos and was very communicative during the stay. I couldn’t recommend her enough.”
“Sein took wonderful care of Maggie over the long weekend! They kept me updated with frequent photos and videos, which gave me so much peace of mind. Maggie got plenty of playtime and walks, and Sein even spent time working on her zigzagging during walks, which I really appreciated. Their apartment was clean, and their dogs were calm and friendly, making it a great environment for Maggie. I highly recommend Sein and would happily book with them again.”
The median cost per night for dog boarding in Stanford is $75
Dog parents share their Rover experiences - Stanford
This is the third time Kelly and Ben have taken care of Nia during our annual visits to Palo Alto. Nia is right at home with both of them and can’t wait to get to their apartment when we drop her off. She loves her walks on campus and Kelly sends fun pics. We know Nia will be happy there and Kelly and Ben will take good care of her.
Yun and Lina were absolutely wonderful! I could tell immediately that my Franny felt so comfortable with them. They took her along to so many of their activities and I received the cutest updates and photos throughout her stay. Franny came home happy. Easily my best experience on Rover, I hope to have them watch Franny again!
Jesse and Kimmy were excellent with my lab Nala! I had a last minute work trip come up and needed to find a trustworthy dog sitter on short notice. Jesse and Kimmy took the time to get to know me and my dog (Nala) ahead of the stay to ensure she was comfortable. They also sent tons of cute photos while I was alway. Would book again and recommend them.
Our energetic English cocker spaniel just spent nearly a month with Tillana, as our family enjoyed some summer travels. This was our longest stint away from Ruby, and we were all missing her so much, but felt reassured that she was in GREAT hands with Tillana. She would send regular "pupdates" with photos and videos and reports of Ruby's adventures--puppy playdates, hikes in Portola Valley, outings to the beach in HMB, and even visits to some of the local shops in Tillana's lovely neighborhood. Ruby honestly had a vacation adventure of her own, which made us feel so much better about leaving her for so long. We will definitely board Ruby with Tillana again during future travels.
Alice (Ying L.) and her pup Charlie were fantastic companions for my girl Willa. Over the four days of my trip, Alice sent me tons of photos that showed me Willa's growing comfort level. It was such a relief to see my pup enjoying herself! I always worry when I go away, but I won't worry when Willa is with Alice.
Elahe took wonderful care of my dog Basil for a long weekend! Her two dogs are amazing: calm and friendly and immediately got along with Basil. Elahe and her husband asked all the right questions to make they were prepared to give Basil the best care while we were away. And they were super accommodating (and communicative) when Basil all of a sudden decided to refuse her food because she was more interested in their dog’s puppy food. 😋 They took basil for walks and to run around with other dogs, and I believe basil had a great time with them.
Matt was great with dog Hazel and her special needs. He helped keep up with her training, administered medicine and took time to play tug with her. His home has an expansive back yard (by Palo Alto standards) for Hazel to explore and stretch her legs. I would love to board Hazel with Matt in the future.
Manli is incredibly responsive and always great to communicate with. We can go on vacation completely worry-free knowing that Baloo is in such good hands. We also love getting the adorable photo updates, Baloo is always smiling, and it's clear he's having a great time.
Margarita took very good care of Buddy and kept us updated with photos and videos throughout his stay, which we really appreciated! It was nice to see how he was doing and know he was being well cared for. We would gladly trust her with Buddy again in the future.
This was our first time leaving our 13 month old dog with a sitter and it went great! Charlotte was very kind and assured me right away that she was well equipped to handle Theo. She sent lots of pictures and videos each day that we were away, followed our feeding and care instructions, and gave him a ton of exercise. He seemed very happy and we were so glad he was in such good hands while we were away!
Ahmyah took care of my 8- year Golden Retriever (Basin) while I was attending meetings at Stanford for a few days. Its clear she really loves dogs. She sent me cute videos of Basin on campus having a great time! I would love for Basin to stay with Ahmyah again when we are back at Stanford.
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The average cost for Dog Boarding in Stanford on Rover is $69.93 per night (as of August 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.
Rover makes budgeting the cost of Dog Boarding easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for Dog Boarding. For more information on service fees, click here .
As of August 2026, there are 6,586 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across Stanford. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.
Every sitter on Rover has their own rhythm and routine, but most will follow the flow that keeps your dog happiest. Sitters can give meals on your dog's regular schedule, provide a comfortable place for sleep, and plenty of one-on-one attention.
92% of Stanford sitters also include daily walks in the neighborhood during dog boarding stays. You can also request photo and message updates throughout the stay so you can see which Stanford landmarks or neighborhoods your dog is enjoying.
If your dog is a little shy, consider booking a one-night trial stay! This practice run can boost your and your dog’s confidence before your trip.
Preparing for drop-off is easy when you have a checklist! To help your dog settle into their Stanford home-away-from-home, we recommend packing:
- Health and safety essentials such as their ID tags, vaccination records, medication, and emergency vet or secondary caregiver contacts.
- Food and gear such as harnesses, collars, food (portioned by day), and an item that smells like you.
- Special instructions such as a list of training cues, medical administration needs, or favorite hang-out spots in your Stanford.
Tip: You can upload your dog’s routine and medical info directly onto their profile so your sitter always has the details at their fingertips.
You and your Stanford sitter can schedule drop-off and pick-up in a way that works best for the both of you—and your dog. Most sitters offer flexible times for drop-off and pick-up but the easiest way to confirm those times will be through in-app messaging. Confirm your arrival time the day of pick-up and drop-off can also help keep the process smooth and organized.
The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.
All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.
Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.
Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page .
While each sitter sets their own vaccine requirements, staying up-to-date on your dog’s vaccines is the best way to be "boarding ready". Vaccinations help create a safe environment for all pets under a sitter’s care.
Many sitters in CA ask that dogs be up to date on core vaccines like the Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies.
By discussing your pet's health history early, you’re adding a layer of confidence for you and your sitter before the booking begins.
If a health concern arises during a stay, your sitter is instructed to contact you and our Trust & Safety team immediately and, if needed, take your dog to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your dog is showing signs of possible illness.
For extra peace of mind, you can also prepare an authorization form for your regular vet. An authorization form outlines your preferred method of care and allows your sitter to bring your pet into their regular clinic.
Every qualified booking made on Rover is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes reimbursement for eligible emergency vet care.
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