Dog Boarding in University City, San Diego, CA
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Top rated University City dog boarders
Prices are estimates per night for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search and includes a booking fee of 11%.
“May, her husband Marc, and their ADORABLY SWEET tiny dog, Pepper, ARE SUCH A BLESSING!!! This sweet, wonderful family lives in my heart. I know my beloved pet is loved and cared for when with them as if she is their own. Thank you, May, with all of my heart!”

“If you are on the fence— let this be your sign to book Apple!! She is absolutely wonderful. It was our first time using Rover, as our usual sitter moved away, and I was a bit nervous that I wasn’t going to find someone who I trusted. But when I first Apple, she immediately relieved that anxiety. My pups had so much fun and got so much love. We will be back!”

“Hands down my go to for pet sitting. Amazing communication and great pictures to keep your mind at ease while away. For sure will use in the future for pet sitting. 10 out of 10!”

“Rachelle was super easy to coordinate with and gave lots of picture and video updates as well as written updates on their activities throughout the days. We felt very comfortable leaving our girl with her and will certainly book with her again!”
“Alegra was amazing with our dog. Excellent communication from the meet and greet up to the end of our Dog's stay. She updated us daily with photos which was really nice. Would love to have her take care of our dog again in the future. Thank you!”

“We had the absolute pleasure of having Yuki take care of our puppy over the long holiday weekend, and we truly couldn’t have asked for a better experience. This was our very first time using Rover. From the moment we dropped Coco off, Yuki showed so much kindness, attentiveness, and genuine care that immediately put us at ease. Our puppy is a 1-year-old, unspayed female and was going through her heat cycle at the time, which can be a lot to manage but Yuki handled everything with such grace and understanding. She kept us updated every single day with thoughtful messages and tons of sweet photos of Coco playing, resting, and enjoying time with her two adorable senior dogs. It was clear that Coco felt right at home and was being treated like one of the family. Yuki’s communication, warmth, and the level of care she provided went above and beyond what we could have hoped for. She was not only amazing with Coco but also incredibly kind and respectful to us throughout the whole process. We are so grateful to have found Yuki and cannot recommend her enough to anyone looking for a loving, responsible, and truly outstanding sitter. Thank you, Yuki, for taking such wonderful care of our girl🐾💕”

“Yue is great! My dog stayed with her for 4 days. She updated me with pictures and videos and detailed information about the walks, feed and my dog emotional behaviour during my absence… she was super kind! I definitely recommend Yue and I will certainly consider Yue in the future to take care of my dog!”

“I can’t rave enough about how amazing a job Laurie did taking care of our golden while we were away for a week. She sent photos every day and our dog clearly had a great time. I will definitely be booking again with Laurie next time!”

“So sweet and accommodating. Catered to my schedule and adjusted multiple times when I needed to change the dates. Sent updates of Zeke and I felt like he was in good hands from drop off and didn’t have to worry.”

“Lea is wonderful! My dog had a wonderful time with her and her pups. She sends many pictures and videos and communicates consistently. I will definitely be bringing my dog back to stay with her.”

“I had to book a last minute sitter and Stephen responded very quickly! He will send you lots of photos of your fur-child and is also very mindful of their routine. Overall, my dog had a fun time with him!”

“We had a last minute trip to San Diego planned and Cynthia was able to watch our precious Benny! She was very communicative and flexible as our plans changed a couple of times. She was so welcoming when we dropped off Benny and we felt at ease. She sent us updates and pictures throughout the day which was great. We would definitely book with Cynthia again!”

About: I am a professional groomer with 20 years experience of taking care of dogs of different breeds, sizes, ages and anxiety levels. Dogs are my passion! I treat every pet guest in my house as my own, so they feel right at home when they are in my care. I am currently retired and can devote fully my days to providing care to my pet guests. Available every day of the week, including holidays. I have a fully fenced, secured yard with a doggie door access, so your dog can have a potty break whenever they feel like it. There are two friendly small dogs living with me, who are socialized and used to having guest dogs in the house. I never crate dogs, but I have a separate room, dedicated for dogs, with beds and toys, so they can stay there if they need some “me time”.
“Kaitlin and Verle do an amazing job at watching our dog and keeping us updated on his stay. We love having them take care and home our dog, for that reason we are repeat customers.”

“Lauryn is great! She knew we had some ongoing challenges and was extremely patient with us as we made arrangements for dog boarding. She met with us for a meet and greet, sent updates and photos throughout the day, is communicative, flexible, and a highly responsible dog sitter/boarder. I can tell my dog was happy and well cared for and I would absolutely recommend her!”

“Aayushi is awesome, I highly recommend her!!! She took great care of my Scooby while I was out of town. Scooby is a big dog and can be a handful so, admittedly, I was nervous to have someone new watch him. But I had nothing to worry about – Aayushi kept me updated, was super responsive, and sent me videos of them playing fetch in the yard. I know Scooby had a blast with her because he literally didn’t want to leave when I came to pick him up😂😅, so I will obviously be going back to her next time I need a sitter:)”

“We liked that during our dog's stay with the pet sitter we received photos of our pet and messages about what he was doing and how he was feeling: this was very calming. We will be happy to contact her again next time 👌🏻”

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Typically, dog boarding sitters on Rover respond in under an hour, so you should be matched with the perfect sitter for you and your dog in no time!
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 University City.
Rover makes it easy to find University City 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
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your dog boarding sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your dog boarding sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your dog boarding service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.



