DogVacay.com – Dog Boarding Community

I have been using dog Vacay for the last year for my two tiny chihuahuas. I found a great family and never worried while I was gone.
The problem was when I came home from my last trip. One of my «girls» came home with a cough. She gave that cough to her sister and it’s taken over a month to get rid of it in both of them. I wasn’t blaming the host family till I asked them if they required all vaccinations for everyone who stayed with them. The answer was no. In fact they didn’t have any vaccinations for their own two dogs. None.
When I asked DogVacay about shots they said it is not their policy to require it. It’s cost me a lot to get my girls better and because I didn’t let the company know in 7 days they don’t cover it.
So this is just a warning to check and see proof so you can avoid what happened to us.

Say goodbye to kennels. DogVacay is outstanding. As a host, I love the service, my pups love having other dogs around to keep them company and to socialize and play. I recently used DogVacay to board my pups while I was away for Christmas and could not be happier. The host came to my house, stayed and played with my puppies and you could just tell they were well taken care of when I got back. I will never put my dog in a kennel again. This service is the best and infinitely better than even the best kennels or dog hotels. Thanks DogVacay!

Charlotte is the best! Very warm and loving and always goes the extra mile. One of my doggies is diabetic and has cataracts so we were nervous but after the first visit we have absolutely no reservations about leaving him. My husband and I could not be happier with her!

Great app and program. Am much more comfortable leaving our dog with attentive dog lovers who give him all the attention he deserves. It was easy to find just the right pet sitter and easy to pay via the app as well. Lots of great choices nearby to choose from.

After a terrible experience at a kennel, we decided to locate a less stressful alternative for our elderly boxer mix who gets stressed easily. We found a wonderful couple that had a dog that was a great companion for our Buddy. Our dog came home unstressed. We received daily pictures and reports from the caretakers, who thoroughly enjoyed having Buddy as their guest. We will NEVER use a kennel again after our experience with DogVacay, and will highly recommend anyone with a pet to use this boarding/​sitting.

DogVacay has been a lifesaver this summer! Thank you Beki!

Have used the site twice this summer and am so pleased. I feel so much better leaving my pups with folks in their home rather than a boarder. Service is more personal and I appreciate the personal updates.
I will definitely use the service in the future.

DogVacay rocks! I used DogVacay to find and interview two different dog sitters for an upcoming long weekend. The couple that I chose to take care of my three dogs did an amazing job. We had a «meet & greet» and I could see that my dogs felt comfortable around both people and they had a great fully fenced in yard. Every day that I was gone I got emails and texts with great photos of all three dogs lounging around the yard & enjoying the treats I’d left for them. When I got back from my trip all three dogs were happy and relaxed. This service is well worth the money and I loved that my dogs were in a loving home and well taken care of while I was off having fun too. I will definitely use this service again and highly recommend

We choose a great pet sitter and it all worked out well for us. We were able to choose a sitter whom we felt comfortable with, by meeting with them ahead of time. I would choose DogVacay over a kennel any day.

DogVacay is a great alternative to large doggie daycares and kennels. If you want personal attention in a location near you I highly recommend checking it out.

I have just discovered
. I’m taking my young dog to one of the hosts in Parker and she is so happy to go! She has other dogs to play with during the day in a supervised environment. She gets to go for a couple of walks each day and comes home happy and tired. Love my local
host!

I had to do a last minute trip out of town, but I had no one to leave my dog with. I heard about
from a friend and found a sitter who lived really close to me. I got photo updates everyday I was gone. Now I know who to turn to for my best trip.

Due to my busy travel schedule for work, I’ve always had unease looking for dog sitters and boarders. The search on numerous websites and Craiglist postings became overwhelming, time consuming, and nerve-​racking. Fortunately, DogVacay put my anxiety to rest after I easily found a trusted sitter nearby. While traveling, I received frequent updates and photos of my dog assuring he was getting the comfort and attention he’s used to at home. Not only did he make great friends, I too became friends with the incredible host.

I wanted to find an alternative to a kennel for my 10-​year-​old Westie while we went away for a week, and was so pleased to find
— I was able to find a great host very close to my house. Chelsea took great care of Scooter — sent us pictures and updates every few days, brushed his teeth nightly, and bathed him before he came home. I appreciated how easy it was to pay through the website, and felt safe knowing the hosts are screened and stays are covered by insurance in case of emergencies. Will definitely use next time we go away!

I used DogVacay when I was living in Denver and it was great!
My pup Tyson enjoyed it so much! I got daily photo updates and my Host enjoyed playing with him so much!
I knew that he was having fun which put my trip to ease.
I have a family that became a Host and she has been enjoying her experience too!
I highly recommend using DogVacay! I am a Host out in L.A. now and I love it!

We’ve used three different DogVacay hosts in the last four months, and all of them were wonderful. We have two we use repeatedly, as they are closer to our neighborhood and we are really comfortable with them. DogVacay does a great job screening hosts. The costs are reasonable, and the personal attention my Annie gets is wonderful. She loves to play with other dogs, and our hosts have all had dogs who play well with her. I like knowing that Annie is in a home with a family, and not a concrete kennel. This service is amazing!

My boyfriend and I started using Dog Vacay (to be dog sitters) for two reasons: 1– we missed having a dog of our own, but since we plan on travelling long term in the future, we don’t want to get a dog) and 2– This would be a great way to earn extra income for our traveling while hanging out with awesome pups. We have nothing but great things to say about Dog Vacay! The site connects you to some really great people and their dogs in your neighborhood and the customer service is excellent (they are always available when I have a question). The site itself is very user friendly. We also feel like the dog sitters (us) and the dog owners are really well vetted… Each owner has the chance to review the sit and it shows up on the sitters profile. We’ve never felt uncomfortable with any sitting experience. I highly recommend using this site if you’re looking for a sitter who can give your pup the attention they need and want in a safe environment. You can see our personal profile here:

is the BEST! We’ve been hosting pups in our home through
for 2 years now, and we love it! They are a great company to work with for both host and dog owner, and provide top-​notch insurance for the pups. We are so happy we can provide piece of mind for our clients while they are away, knowing their fur-​babies are well cared for. Check out our profile (the Posh Pup in Congress Park) at
, our pugs Max and Emma (and us, too!) would love to meet you and your pup!

Let me start by saying that I was very hesitant to leave my dog with anybody for more than a couple days before I found
. Now I know I could go away for a week or weeks and know my little guy is very well cared for. Granted I used it in the Denver area, but I wouldn’t think twice about using in CA where I am now. For dog sitting and dog grooming I don’t think there’s any alternative for me anymore. The prices are outstanding, and more importantly, my dog got to be with someone who was excited to care for my dog for the week, rather than be in a who knows what kennel. I also got all kinds of great grooming options too! I’ve recommended it to all my friends, and now I’m recommending it to you internet stranger!

Absolutely the best dog care system out there. I’m so happy I don’t have to board my family member in a cold, concrete cage with a ton of other dogs. He gets a warm bed, human attention almost 24/​7, and the safety, comfort, and joy of an actual home. I will never use anything else! Not to mention, the prices for dog watchers in my area are at or below the price per day it would cost me to board anyway. This is the most comfortable I’ve ever felt leaving my dog behind when I go on trips where I can’t take him with me. Highly highly recommend using DogVacay; there are lots of options for care takers and they are all pre-​screened, bonded/​insured, and pet qualified. Hats off to the founder!