Dog Sitters in San Carlos, CA

We have now been using this service for the past year. Our dog walker is fabulous, and Lynda, who runs the business, is so responsive, friendly, and helpful. This service is completely reliable, and all of the pet walkers are great communicators and always show up ready to love on your fur baby.

We love Bay Area Pet Pals! We've been a customer for more than 6 years and have had two different, terrific dog walkers (one moved out of state) — both of them were/are reliable, trustworthy and adore our dog as much as we do. We've also used the owner Lynda's pet boarding services over the years, which have been a huge help. Lynda is caring, reliable, communicative, and treats our dog like one of her own. We always feel better having our dog stay with Lynda in a home environment rather than being boarded in a cage. Happy we found Lynda and Bay Area Pet Pals. Highly recommend!

Love this service, Lynda and her team are a breeze to work with. Once we figured out a schedule that worked, I've been consistently and exclusively booking my dog's walks at Bay Area Pet Pals.

We were so fortunate to find the services of Bay Area Pet Pals around 7 years ago!! The owner Lynda is an amazing pet lover!! BAPP has assisted us with daily walks for our girls Millie and Bella, as well as boarding over the years. If you are looking for top notch 5 star service when it comes to walks or boarding for your pooch BAPP is the place!!! A pic of Bella enjoying herself while we were away on vacation!! : )

Bay Area Pet Pals has earned my trust and business! The owner (Lynda) of Bay Area Pet Pals was responsive to all my emails while I was inquiring and searching for a pet sitter. Lynda was extremely helpful in ensuring me that her team was experienced and accountable for services provided. I am so grateful and happy that I found Bay Area Pet Pals. Brandy was excellent and took great care of Rue (my cat) while I was away. I received a text update from Brandy on Rue which I was very happy about as it put me at ease. She even sent me pictures of Rue :). I am excited to have a trusted team that I can continue to use for pet sitting in the near future. Bay Area Pet Pals is awesome. I definitely feel that they are a team of loving, trained caregivers for peoples fur-babies!

We have been using Lynda’s services for more than a year now and they are fantastic. Cassie has been our dog walker and she was always perfect, on time and best of all, our 2 monsters (English Cocker spaniels) love her. We also had them sitting Canoowie and Lola for a week when we had an emergency trip!!!! Heidi stayed in our place giving them all the attention and always keeping us informed on how they were. We truly recommend Bay Area Pet Pals!

We have been using Lynda/Bay Area Pet Pals for at least 7 years as our petsitter for our 2 little dogs whenever we are out of town or need for other reasons. There is no one else I would trust as much as Lynda to take care of them. Her place is like their home away from home, and she treats and loves them as her own. And they get happily excited when they see her. Lynda has also had to give one of our dogs medication every day while we were gone, and she followed through with no problem. My husband and I highly recommend Bay Area Pet Pals to take excellent care of your pets. For us, it's peace of mind that our two dogs are in good hands while we're gone.

I’ve been using Bay Area Pet Pals (BAPP) for as long as I’ve had my dog (10+ years) and there is absolutely no other dog boarding service nor individual that I would trust to provide as outstanding a level of expertise with kind loving care as BAPP and Lynda. Lynda is experienced, professional yet personable and I have complete peace of mind and trust her implicitly whenever I leave my dog in her care. In fact, all my vacations are always scheduled with her availability in mind. I truly can’t imagine a pet care provider who could be any better.

Bay Area Pet Pals have been a godsend for me. We were new to the Bay area 3 years ago and I didn't have the family I normally relied on to watch my cats. On top of that one of my cats is diabetic and the other has chronic kidney disease. I'm a Veterinary Technician so finding the right people to watch my cats was critical and boarding them just stresses them out. I reached out to Lynda and was super impressed by her business model and the care takers she hires. You give her a lot of information about your pets and that really eased my mind that she cares about them. She is upfront about what she needs from the pet owner so there are no issues while you are gone. I travel a lot and Alisse and Kim and absolutely phenomenal! They give my diabetic cat her insulin and Alisse was even willing to learn to give fluids to my old gal. They spend quality time with them and are in constant communication with me via text or email. You do pay for the service but the peace of mind I get leaving my cats in their care is worth it to me. I highly recommend them!

Heather was awesome! We have a very shy cat but after a few days they were best friends. This company is legit. They scheduled a meet-and-greet and had thorough information forms to make sure the sitter isn't locked out and any specific needs the pet had. Will be booking again for future trips!

We recently used the spa services at Wag Hotels for our two golden retrievers, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience! The team did an amazing job—our dogs came back happy, squeaky clean, and perfectly dried. The entire process was smooth from start to finish. Booking was simple, and check-in and check-out were quick and efficient. It’s clear they genuinely care about the pets in their care. We’ll definitely be using their services again. Highly recommend!

I am really impressed by the staff at Wag. We’ve been taking our dog here for about three years. Everyone we have met has been outstanding. It is more expensive than some of the other places we previously tried, but the quality of attention and care is absolutely worth it. We have a rescue dog who can be very timid around strangers. The staff at Wag has always been warm, kind, and caring with him. They remember him by name when we bring him in and treat him as if he was their own. Most importantly, our dog has opened up and now greets the staff as people he trusts.

Hi! I’ve been taking my dog to Wag for the past 6 months and I am truly grateful I found this place. Everyone is so kind, helpful, and great with my dog 🐕. I want to give a shout out to Miracle and Taryn. Super sweet and I enjoy sharing stories of our dogs together. Keep up the positive caring crew for our fur babies. My dog looks forward to her play dates there wagging tail and all!! ☺️ Best, Julie 😃

We have been taking our dog to Wag Hotel in Redwood City for years. They take excellent care of our dog. Earlier this year, our dog had an emergency health problem. We were promptly called, but were in flight and didn’t get the call until we landed. Our dog was taken to a local animal hospital for treatment. We were kept informed the whole time and felt like she was in excellent hands so we didn’t have to immediately return home. All was good in the end, she was given antibiotics and returned to Wag where they gave our dog her medication exactly as the vet instructed them to. Overall we have been very happy with Wag’s professionalism and kindness.

I only book with Wag, and they never disappoint! Owning a Great Dane means I need a sitter who can handle his size and personality, and the team at Wag is absolutely amazing. They go above and beyond to ensure my dog is well cared for, providing plenty of love, exercise, and attention. I always receive updates and photos, which give me peace of mind while I’m away. If you’re looking for reliable and caring pet care, I highly recommend Wag!

The wag hotel in redwood City provides an adequate service. They seem to really care about the animals and provide photos when you're away. I gave instructions for him not to play with other dogs and not to let him play with any other toys except for the two that I provided. (He has been sick in the past so I didn't want him exposed). One of the photos they sent me was with another toy in his mouth. The second criticism I have is the cost. My boy was there for less than 36 hours and it was astronomical in price. For 36 hours of boarding. And one 20 minute ball session for each day cost me over $250. Just ridiculous. Unfortunately, I will have to find an alternative for next time I'm out of town.

I'm new to Wag Redwood City and so far our experience has been positive. Our pups appear to be well cared for, the employees are well trained and appear to genuinely care for pets. I've found the employees to be transparent and informative in communicating even on the rare occasion someone has gotten it wrong, which we appreciate. Thank you to the Wag Redwood City staff. We appreciate the service you provide and the calming classical music played in the lobby...no doubt a good thing for pets and humans alike.

This is a great facility for taking care of dogs when your work or life expects you to travel without your dogs. We have only used overnight stays and not day boarding. We have left our dogs at length about 5-7 days and they have come back home safe and happy. I do think private rooms are better equipped to take care of dogs. The staff are courteous and they take time to respond with relevant and appropriate messages when we usually call back to check on pets.

Close miss on a 5 star review, here is our breakdown. We will board again at Redwood City Wag. It was clean, the staff up front was super friendly and seemed to know what they were doing. It was organized and geared towards our pets. There was even a cute welcome sign for our dogs at the front door when we showed up. Overall our dogs were given food each meal time and their treats we left them in each meal bag. They did have water too. We did receive our photo memories of the dogs each day so we know they were taken out for their Specialized Care time. The cameras worked and never stopped working so we had constant access to see them while in their room. We also received report cards on each dog about their stay. They had a grooming appointment the day before their stay so we passed on the complimentary grooming that was included in the package we chose. But, both dogs came home clean. Their room was clean the whole stay of 7 days. They called us promptly when they noticed the appetite was low for both dogs and asked if they could add a topper to entice them to eat. We have zero qualms about their care and services for the dogs. Here is the dock in one star We boarded our two large dogs here because they had an ultra suite available and we wanted a larger space for them to be in while we were out of town for 8 days. We originally were booked at the Santa Clara location but we could not get them the ultra suite. The largest room they had available was big enough comfortably for one large dog. So we switched last minute to the Redwood City location purely for that reason. Both our dogs are rescues with horrible start to life backgrounds so we knew giving them extra comfort and keeping them together was a key to their stay here so they did not feel dumped. They each had their toy they loved and their night time milk bone with no problems or objections from Wag. Where our only issue is was when we arrived we asked to see the room they were in. Not a tour, just walk back with them to say bye. We wanted this because we know how sensitive our dogs are to our leaving and this was the first time boarding them anywhere (normally they stay with family). We were quickly rejected by the site supervisor to our request - just cold and curt. It didn’t sit well for the money we were spending to board them there- but on a more personal standpoint, the customer service from her specifically made the difference here from a five star to a four star review. This was also for our own comfort as we were going to be out of state, it was our first time boarding our Dog's and far enough away that we couldn’t get to them quickly if needed. (We did have an emergency contact on file if anything happened.) We were the only drop off in the lobby and staff was able to retrieve and send home two other dogs from the play area quickly while we were there getting checked in. A totally separate individual came out to take our dogs back to their room and both our dogs were trying to stay with us instead of going in the back. He was kind and gentle with the dogs but us walking them back would have made all parties more at ease. It was stressful for our dogs and us, their/our trip could have started off much differently and better than it did. This put their staff in an unnecessary and uncomfortable position. Regardless of the situation that didn’t allow us to walk back with them, it could have been handled better from their own leadership on site. When you are running a pet hotel it should be obvious that you are working with families that value their pets and treat them as family. No one wants to start their boarding experience with their dogs fighting to not go in the back. That extra minute of conversation and understanding or walking them back instead of seeing them fight not to go would have been the chef’s kiss. We would recommend and stay again at Wag Redwood City.

Everything went well during my dog’s first stay at Wag. She was happy to trot right in at drop off so I had a good feeling about it from the start. The staff in Redwood City is friendly, professional, accommodating and they love dogs! Thank you for taking such good care of my dog.

We started with Happy Tails in October and could not be happier. They take such great care of Susie, my dog. She is always so excited to sprint out of the car to daycare. I tried a few other daycares in the area and Happy Tails far exceeds. The caring staff here really make the place as the fact they foster a fun, non-aggressive vibe. You can tell they really care about all the dogs. So happy we found this place!

What a great place! They were very good with my puppy and gave him the hair trim he needed. I didn’t get the groomers name, but she is amazing at what she does. The only place I will be taking my dog from now on.

Happy tails doggy day care been caring for our family dogs for the last 10 years. Our previous dog who passed away used to snuggle with the older pups, she had lots of separation anxiety so I was so grateful Happy tails were able to accommodate her. Our current pup, a super energetic catahoula mix - has been a frequent visitor for overnight stays been going to Happy tails for years and also gets a bath upon pickup.. we are very grateful for a cage free, caring place such as this

Happy Tails is our beloved pooch's home away from home, for daycare a few times a week as well as stays for up to two weeks. Jax is excited every time, gets lots of love and treats from the family & staff, and loves the social, crate-free environment. You should know that this is not "luxury" boarding, it can be noisy, and may not work for super-shy dogs, but I'm so grateful for the love they show our Jax!

My dog always has a good time coming here. I know the staff really cares because everyone at happy tails knows my dog by her name. They even recognizes my car so often when I drive up they start prepping my pup for pick up and when I finish parking, she is already ready to go. They also do a good job with nail grinding, bathing and other grooming services. 10/10 would recommend.

Happy Tails is truly one of the best dog daycare centers in the Bay Area!! My dog and I drive an extra 80 minutes roundtrip from downtown SF to Belmont just for Happy Tails. My dog is beyond loved and well cared for every time we go. He no longer attends regularly - perhaps twice a month - yet they always remember him no matter how much time has passed. The staff are kind, thoughtful, and patient. The prices are incredibly reasonable. My dog has the full day 20 visit package and it’s a great value in comparison to so many other dog daycare services. I highly recommend Happy Tails for your dog’s daycare needs!! Bonus: at Christmas they invite Santa to come visit the dogs!

Love this daycare/boarding for my fur baby. This is my second dog that goes to Happy Tails and I am very happy with the care they provide. My dog gets very excited when we pull up to the door. The staff is very kind and clearly they love dogs! I highly recommend Happy Tails for daycare and overnight care!!

My dogs have been going to Happy Tails for years for day care and overnight boarding. They love it and the people there really care about the dogs. They have large indoor area for the dogs to play and a smaller outdoor space for them to be able get outside. They break up the dogs into groups based on size and age I believe (small dogs with small dogs, big dogs with big). They also do grooming which my dogs also have had dsone there and they do a nice job cleaning up the pups!

This place takes such good care of our girl Dottie. She comes home so tired and happy, I know she's in good hands. They offer nail clips and baths before you pick up (for a fee) so she's all fresh for home. They do open sleeping, grouped by size/energy, so our babies aren't in a cage, just hanging out and snuggling. An overnight attendant stays with them. One thing to note, they're only open for pickup on Sundays from 3-6pm.

I found Happy Tails after Península Pet closed their dogs. I was in a tough situation since Peninsula had looked over my three dogs and now I was lost. We gave it a try and our labradoodle loves it, we are thankful we found them.

Our dog's second home! He is so loved and well taken care of he's staying at Andy's Boarding Place.

We have been boarding our two labs with Kevin for over 8 years, and love him for so many reasons. Kevin truly loves and cares for these dogs, and it is evident in how excited they are to see him. He frequently sends photos and videos of them playing, napping, and cuddling with each other. Kevin does not use crates or enclosures of any kind, as they are all free to roam and treated as if they were his own, in his personal space. He is very attentive at all times. I have full confidence in Kevin to care for our dog children, as he always allows for a stress-free vacation when we are away. I appreciate his responsibility and love for the pups. Thank you, Kevin!

Haven’t met any other dog daycare or boarding place that cares more about their dogs than Kevin at Andy’s Boarding Place. He is always very communicative, the hours are great, and he sends updates throughout the day so you know your dog is happy. Our dogs have been going to Kevin for more than four years and we don’t plan to look anywhere else. We always have peace of mind that they are safe and happy at Andy’s Boarding Place.

Andy’s Place is our puppy’s favorite daycare in the area! Kevin takes incredible care of all of the dogs, and they all look like they have a great time.

Very affordable for this area and our pup plays nonstop with all the other dogs every time he is there.

Kevin’s the best

Friendly people real animal lovers

Maria helped me with my dog while I was away on holiday. She was very communicative. She would keep me updated with texts messages and pics throughout the day. I specifically chose Maria because she is very active. She would take my pup for LONG walks and I LOVED that about her. She is a good fit for my fur child 🐕 and many others I imagine ❤️.

All I can say is that this is what a dog needs when boarding, someone who really loves and take good care of them. Valecans home is the only place I would ever leave my dog, very communicative, professionals, animal lovers, today is my dogs birthday and I couldn’t be with him because of work, and they made a birthday party for him, this is what our pets deserve. Thank you very much again, I really wish you the best❤️

Christian has been our pet host for 2 years now; he always goes above and beyond, and his team is also amazing! We are very pleased with this service; it’s super convenient, and every time we need them, they are there for us. You can have peace of mind knowing your dog is going to be in good hands with them. 🙌🏻 …

Andrea watched our two dogs for almost a week. She was very communicative and accommodating. She also took very good care of our elder dog when he was feeling sick. We would absolutely use Andrea's services again!

Christian watched Ollie while we were away on vacation and sent us daily pictures! Ollie was so happy & came back tired from all the playing around :) I'll definitely have Christian watch Ollie again in the future. Thank you so much for taking good care of him!

Andrea and Cris were great hosts to my dog! The communication was great and my dog had a fantastic time!

Very smart and thoughtful dog care. I would absolutely repeat!

For about a year, Erika was both my dog walker and pet-sitter extraordinaire for my two-year-old Sheepadoodle, Henry. She was so patient with my growing puppy and his boundless energy. And she was just as patient, flexible, reliable and kind to me and my ever-changing schedule. I moved out of state last March and Erika watched Henry for over a month while I traveled back and forth. While I love my new home, I haven't found a pet-sitter who compares to Erika's trustworthiness and professionalism. Henry and I both miss her terribly!!

Erika is great! Our senior lab loves sniffing around with her. She's very reliable and patient, and we love getting a video summary of what our dog sniffed.

I honestly cannot express how wonderful Erika was as not only a dog walker, but as a professional, animal-lover, and overall human being. She agreed to walk my 80lb pitbull mix relatively last minute and when she realized I was outside her range (she's located in Atherton) she immediately began calling pet sitters and dog walkers within her network and in my area. Until I was able to find someone local she committed to driving 30-40 minutes just to walk my dog. When the copy of my key didn't work for the main apartment enterance she went from door to door and found one that the key was able to open. The 30minute walk turned into almost 2 hours of trying to get into the building. It takes a very special person who truly cares about animals to go through all of that just for one customer and one dog. If you're lucky enough to live within her radius, contact Erika, she cares about your pup as much as you do.

I can't say enough about Erika and Summerhill Pet-Sitting. We needed a pet sitter at the last minute and luckily she was available. She took great care of our cat Redman for us, showed up when she said she would and left everything cleaner than when we left. And Redman loved her. We'll definitely be using her again...

I can’t say enough about my experience with Smilin Dogs over the past 10 1/2 years. It is the ONLY place I can take my very spoiled and overly attached pup where he doesn’t object and enthusiastically spends his day. The staff couldn’t be more caring and friendly. I highly recommend Smilin Dogs!!

Smiling Dogs is the best! I’ve been taking my great Dane there for many years and they love him and take care of him like he’s their own. I highly recommend Smiling Dogs. The staff are friendly, professional, and wonderful. Most of all they just love your dog! Highly recommend.

Maxie loves it at Smilin Dogs. They take really good care of him. They worked with us to accommodate his special needs. I would recommend 10 fold. He is Diabetic with Separation Anxiety. Staff has been attentive and very responsive when I have questions. Thank you Smilin Dogs...

Omg where do I start. If you want to send your dogs to people who truly care, go here. I have 2 dogs. A puppy (Victor) and an elderly dog, Benji. Sadly, Benji crossed the rainbow bridge. I got a card in the mail from Smilin Dogs. I thought “that’s sweet that they thought of us”. I opened it and there were AT LEAST 10 and probably more messages from the staff with personal anecdotes about my dearly beloved dog. THEY KNEW AND LOVED HIM!!! No words to describe this. Our pup now gleefully has fun there and the staff is amazing. You can’t go wrong.

We’ve been sending our pups to Smilin Dogs for decades. Our 2 doodles get crazy excited every Wed when the van comes to pick them up for weekly hike. It’s the only place we trust for dog boarding when we’re away. The staff at Smilin Dogs are wonderful so we know our fur babies are always in good hands.

We’ve used smilin’ dogs for almost 10 years with two very different dogs. Both are large so they go on the off leash hikes and it’s a win-win. The dogs have so much fun (even our current much more anxious dog seems to do great), the dogs get social time and lots of exercise and the Smilin’ Dogs tea is always so helpful and willing to give super specific feedback on the dogs. The “camp counselors” love these dogs and their hikes and treat them like their own! Huge thank you to Smilin’ Dogs!

Another successful day for Cali at Smilin Dogs. Came home a happy camper and exhausted. I couldn’t have asked for more.

Our Doberman fur baby loves Smilin Dogs and if I tell her that “you’re going to the ranch today” she gets very excited and can’t wait to go run and play with her dog friends. She was anxious with other day care providers but does well at SD’s when boarding too.

Nothing but great things to say about Smilin Dogs. My dog has been going to the ranch twice a week for years and we board on occasion. They are easy to communicate with. My dog has been happy and well cared for.

Just started taking my 2 dogs. They have a super friending staff, and are very accommodating. My pups had a great time . My puppy came home exhausted in a good way…. Ate and went right to sleep…. FIALLY found a way for him to release all of his puppy energy without driving his brother nuts lol. My other (older) dog was so happy lol:! Thanks again Smilin Dogs for a great first day:-)

I don’t typically write reviews but I really wanted to take the time to show my support and appreciation for Luna & Hounds. As someone with an insanely busy work schedule and 3 kids, finding a reliable dog walker has been a lifesaver for the whole family. We were so worried with the newborn that our dog wouldn’t get the attention he deserves but I’m just so happy that’s no longer something we have to worry about. From our first meeting, it was clear Faiza really understands dogs and genuinely loves what she does. She takes my dog, Max, on amazing walks that are more like mini-adventures. I feel so much better choosing the pack hikes over things like sending our pup to doggy day cares because I know how much more one on one attention and enrichment he’s receiving. Faiza doesn't just stick to the same old routes but keeps things interesting, which Max loves. Plus, she always updates me with photos and notes, so I know he's having a great time while I'm stuck at work. I’ve also used her boarding services from time to time when we travel and sometimes I feel my dog feels disappointed to come back home with me when it’s over😅! One thing I also really appreciate is how flexible and accommodating Faiza is. My schedule can be all over the place, but she's always so understanding and willing to adjust her schedule and make things work. It's such a relief knowing Max is in good hands, no matter what my day looks like. Since we’ve been began booking regularly, I've noticed the night and difference in max. He just seems so much happier and better behaved. She gives him the attention and exercise he needs, and it truly shows. Her rates are fair, especially considering the value of the quality of services and peace of mind she provides. If you're looking for someone who will treat your dog like their own, I can't recommend Faiza at Luna & Hounds enough. She's made a world of difference for Max and me, and I'm sure she'll do the same for you.

Great experience with Faiza takin our dog on several group hikes when we visited the area -- she was communicative and helpful and our dog immediately loved her! He came back happy and tired out each time.

I know Fai personally - she is kind person who will take care of your fluffy kid easily!!!

Selena is awesome! You must take your doggo there! My Golden (Merlin) loves it there! He literally knows when we turn the corner to her house and he gets soo excited in the car!! He comes home happy and tired! 😁 …

It was our first experience leaving our little guy somewhere. Selena was a wonderful choice. Her home and backyard is perfect for 4 legged friends. She sent me pictures everyday. He looked very happy with his new friends. Our flight home got canceled. We were very fortunate she was able to keep him one more day.

Great place for your little buddy. Reasonable prices, a good group of friendly dogs, and they open early. The best part is that my dog comes home exhausted.

My dog loves going for walks with Amy! I always judge a person by the way my animals react to them; Amy was warmly welcomed by both my cats and dog. Truly a perfect fit! She is very easy to work with. When I'm away it is a great comfort to receive updates from Amy of how my animals are doing. I would highly recommend this service!

We have used Amy's pet sitting services for years now, both for our old (senior/special needs) cat, and now for our two young kittens. She has never let us down. We are so glad to have someone in the area we can trust!

I don't know about the walks I'm sure they're great. But I refferred all my friends to work for her and gave her many hours of service, she didn't even reply to me many times and when she finally did she treated me like yesterday's tomatoes. It seems like it was all fake.

We called for a quote. She heard our dates and immediately said “We don’t have availability on those dates.” and then immediately clicked (hung up) on me without letting me get a word in. Call me old fashioned, but this is certainly not how you interact with potential clients. I was going to consider her business for other dates but wouldn’t because of this lack of basic decency.