Dog Boarding Universal City
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“Alla is an amazing pet caregiver! Ash has stayed with her twice now and both times have been exceptional! He’s comfortable and relaxed in her home. She provided updates with pictures. What I really love is how great a communicator Alla is, she responds exceptionally fast to any questions! We will definitely be booking again!”
“Nicole has been great with our little boy! She seems to be so calming for him and eased our minds as well with frequent pictures and updates. It was so hard to leave him but Nicole showed us that she genuinely cares for Javi.”
“Wow, what can I say other than I wish I found Nadege years ago!! From the get go she is super responsive & set up a meet & greet immediately. My dog Kramer was immediately comfortable and Nadege had great energy and a perfectly set up dog friendly home. Nadege was also very flexible with Kramers finicky food choices. I was gone for a week and I think she just about sent me photos daily which put me at ease, thanks Nadege!! ??”
“Albina was awesome,and helpful at short notice. This was my first time getting a sitter for Luna and I was really worried and sad to have her gone. Albina really helped me feel more at ease,and I really appreciatef that.”
“We left our baby, Murphy with Amorn & Adam recently. I would highly recommend them if you need a sitter in this area. They were very responsive and provided consistent feedback on how my girl was doing. They sent pictures throughout her stay as well❤️🐾❤️”
“Barbara was friendly and great at taking care of my dog. She made sure my senior dog got his medication and kept his routine. She also kept me up to date with photos. I am grateful for her and look forward to working with her again in the future!”
“Stephen was able to board my dog last minute due to unforeseen circumstances which my regular sitter. For the first time, my dog didn’t bark at me for several minutes when I picked up him up after being away for several days. I knew this was an indication that he was happy at Stephens. I also received photos daily and the overall communication was great. I will be using Stephen in the future.”
“My dogs are in good hands with Marcelo and his wife Elaine. They take great care of them and keep me informed throughout my dog’ stay. I feel very comfortable leaving my fur babies in their care and recommend them highly.”
“Karen clearly loves animals. Our dog, Bailey, was easily incorporated into the household with photos taken, exercised and played with. We would use her again.”
“I am so thankful that I chose Keely! This is my first time using Rover; I was worried as I have never left Oscar with anyone but my family. And he gets very anxious around other people. But my kids wanted to go to Universal Studios, and my brother, who usually watches Oscar, was also out of town. Keely was very helpful right from the start! She immediately asked about Oscar and gave me options about how I could feel comfortable leaving him with her. On the day of drop off, she met my family and let us meet Lumiere. When we left, she immediately updated us and sent videos and photos of Oscar! She took care of him and paid attention to our instructions. He spent 12 hours with her, and we received updates and pictures throughout the day. From the photos, I can tell he was having fun and felt comfortable around her. When we picked him up, Keely even freshened him up, and he smelled so good and looked happy! When I checked his bag, she gave him a toy and treats. He actually loves his new toy. I am very grateful for Keely! Thank you again for letting us enjoy our day and giving Oscar so much love and attention! I felt fortunate to meet Keely ❤️”
“Bertha was wonderful! I am hesitant to leave my dog with new people but Eugene settled in so easily with Bertha P. She was incredibly thoughtful about pictures and updates, and that made my time away so much more relaxing!”
“Lilly established an instant rapport with our dog! She provided us with regular updates! She is very easy to talk to and really made us feel comfortable leaving our dog with her for 12 days! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!”
“Barbara was amazing! I felt completely at ease on my trip and knew Binx was in great hands. She was patient with him and made sure he got his pills on time. I loved her updates! I came home to a happy, relaxed cat. I could not have asked for a better sitter and am grateful I found her!”
“Aimee went above and beyond to help me with my dog Kobe and made sure his stay was as comfortable as possible! She set up a meet and greet to ensure our dogs were a good match and gave me a tour of the space. She took great care of my dog even when he was scared by the 4th of July fireworks. On top of that she was willing to keep him for a bit extra when I ran into car troubles on my way back from my trip. I can’t put into words how thankful I am to Aimee and her husband for taking great care of my baby while I was away”
“Alicia and James did a wonderful job watching Olive. They were very communicative and flexible, especially after our return flight was delayed. Would have them watch her again!”
“My girl LOVES Julie Anne! The communication is always great, I get multiple pics and videos each day with updates! This is now probably the 3rd time I’ve rebooked (if not fourth!), and I’ll absolutely book her another 10x times!!”
“Irina and family took incredible care of dog Stevie. She was adopted and is slow to warm to new people. She loved her new caretaking family. We so appreciated the daily checkins and pictures of Stevie living her best life. They took her to beach a couple times. So appreciate knowing that Stevie was so well cared for while we were away. Couldn't be happier with Irina's caretaking.”
“I had the best experience with Brittany! I was really nervous to leave my dog for so many days because it was his first time being boarded, but Brittany made the whole thing so seamless. Her communication was great and she sent plenty of pictures. She did great with giving my dog his daily meds and gave me so much peace of mind while I was gone. I Highly recommend!!❤️”
“Nancy is the best! Her exuberant, friendly personality makes her a great dog watcher as well as a pleasure to work with. She immediately made my pup and I feel at ease when we met her, and has always been very communicative and helpful. I feel great about leaving my pup with her - I know he is in the best of hands. In fact, he has so much fun, I sometimes wonder if he's sad to leave her and come back home!”
“Our dog immediately warmed up to Dione (which can take him a while) and Dione sent photos and took him on lots of walks. Ryder also loved Dione’s large fenced backyard! Looking forward to booking again!”
The median cost per night for dog boarding in Universal City is $63
Dog parents share their Rover experiences - Universal City
We reached out last minute for our two corgis. Ceara was amazing!! She very communicative and sent us daily pictures and updates without us having to ask. We could tell how comfortable they were with her just from their belly up sleeping poses 😂💕 I also accidentally booked an AM pickup instead of PM (We were panicking while in Vegas) but she was so kind and understanding and was able to accommodate us😭🙏 (thanks again!!) You can just tell she’s someone you can trust and feel completely comfortable leaving your dogs with. She’s definitely the best sitter we’ve had so far. We’ll absolutely book with her again!
Zoe is the absolute best! I am so thankful I found her! I am very picky about dog sitters and she cared for my elderly chi like she was her own. Everyday I got super thorough updates and photos and videos, I knew Mia was in great hands. I am so appreciative of Zoe and will 1000% use her again!
Mandy was incredibly kind to our dogs. And they looked really happy and at home with her and were given lots of love. We booked last minute and had to put a lot of trust in her and she seriously stepped up. most impressively her communication is incredibly fast. If you need to speak to her about anything she texts back really quickly. Which made booking a breeze but also put our mind at rest while the dogs were in her care. Really grateful for her service and would certainly book with her again with no hesitation. All in all - 10 star experience thank you.
We had such a great experience with Aimee! Our high-energy herding dog got along really well with their golden retriever, and it was clear that she was comfortable and happy during her stay. They were communicative throughout the whole process, and the meet-and-greet as well as pick-up and drop-off coordination were seamless. They have a great space with a nice yard, and being close to a walking trail was a huge bonus for our active pup. We felt really comfortable knowing she was somewhere with plenty of room and opportunities to get her energy out. We will absolutely have her stay with them again!
Cassie is the best! I had to leave town last minute and was scrambling to find someone to watch my pup, Phoenix. Cassie responded promptly to my request and had great communication. She asked follow up questions and it was clear she had read Phoenix’s profile. She proceeded to send consistent updates and pictures while I was away, Phoenix looked very at home and comfortable with Cassie! She even dropped him off at my apartment since my flight landed late in the evening. We will 100000% book with Cassie again!
Doongz had a wonderful time at Erik’s! I could tell from the videos and photos that Erik sent that Doongz was having a blast. It was our very first time meeting and working with Erik, yet Doongz looked like he and Erik had been bff’s forever. Erik is very sweet and caring, and great with communication. Also, easy drop off/pickup. Highly recommend!
Ashlee is absolutely amazing! She is genuinely loving and caring for her boarders and my dog immediately fell in love with her. Her house was the perfect home away from home for my dog Bailey. She has an amazing safe yard that Bailey loves to explore. Her home is like a vacation home for her!
100 stars! I felt very comfortable leaving Obi with Kevin for 5 days. He was easy to work with and stayed in close contact, sending me lots of photos. He met with us for a greeting first and even dropped off my dogs at the last minute as requested. He really went out of his way to take care of my furry baby, and I won't hesitate to work with him again.
My pups enjoyed their stay with Alla. I appreciated the updates, clear communication and daily pictures + videos. Alla was able to accommodate my last minute request and treated my dogs with love and care. I’ll be booking again. Happy I’ve found a reliable sitter that my dogs enjoy and feel comfortable with.
OMG. Never have I ever had such an amazing experience leaving my baby with anyone ever. Tareeni sent me almost hourly pictures/video updates, along with updates on his potty (& if it was poop since he is still a pup), how much he ate of his food (along with a photo😊), offered to facetime as well, she & her very kind fiancé gave my little Normie so much snuggles & cuddles it didn’t only make him feel like he was in heaven i’m sure, but it BEYOND calmed my nerves knowing how absolutely adored & attentively looked after he was with Tareeni. her little Nini is the sweetest girl as well, her & my Normie had no issues getting right to playtime! 🤗 i will always from now on go to Tareeni if i ever need someone to watch my Normie Moon. my experience with Tareeni has overcome any bad experiences i’ve ever had with others & that is saying a lot!!
Salim and Alex are phenomenal sitters. I have used them many times and they are always 5 stars with Oscar. Today we had a medical issue while I was on a plane and Salim was fantastic reaching out to my vet and making an appt for me when they couldn't see him today. I truly appreciated all the updates as we tried to figure out Oscar's ailment. Highly recommend.
Maria was wonderful from start to finish. She took amazing care of my Lola. Went above and beyond to make sure she was safe, fed, and walked. I want to call her a dog whisperer because it usually takes Lola a while to settle in when she’s away from me. Not with Maria and her 2 pups. She quickly settled in. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for an amazing pet sitter. Received plenty of updates and photos about Lola. Thank you so much Maria for putting my mind at ease and letting me know she was in good hands.
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The average cost for Dog Boarding in Universal City on Rover is $72.15 per night (as of September 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 September 2026, there are 9,138 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across Universal City. 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.
94% of Universal City 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 Universal City 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 Universal City 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 Universal City.
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 Universal City 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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