Top Dog Sitters and Boarders in Santa Monica, CA

Dog Boarding in Santa Monica

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Santa Monica, CA

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1. Tamar R

Marina del Rey, CA, 90292

from$59per night

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2. Emmanuelle V

Marina del Rey, CA, 90292

from$75per night

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Marina del Rey, CA, 90292

3. Jesse C

Inglewood, CA, 90301

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Inglewood, CA, 90301

4. Devon W

Los Angeles, CA, 90064

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Los Angeles, CA, 90064

5. Richard C

Los Angeles, CA, 90292

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6. Hannah D

Santa Monica, CA, 90404

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7. Saralynn V

Los Angeles, CA, 90025

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Los Angeles, CA, 90025

8. Celeste B

Santa Monica, CA, 90401

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Santa Monica, CA, 90401

9. Olena N

Santa Monica, CA, 90404

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10. Alison T

Cambridge, MA, 02139

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Cambridge, MA, 02139

11. Eliza J

Venice, CA, 90291

from$73per night

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Venice, CA, 90291

12. Courtni O

Santa Monica, CA, 90404

from$91per night

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Santa Monica, CA, 90404

13. Minghui G

Santa Monica, CA, 90403

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Santa Monica, CA, 90403

14. Megan D

Santa Monica, CA, 90401

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Santa Monica, CA, 90401

15. Edwards T

Santa Monica, CA, 90401

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Santa Monica, CA, 90401

16. Alec F

Santa Monica, CA, 90405

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17. Tammy M

Santa Monica, CA, 90405

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18. Cynthia V

Santa Monica, CA, 90405

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Santa Monica, CA, 90405

19. Greg B

Venice, CA, 90291

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20. Ava P

Santa Monica, CA, 90405

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21. Timothy L

Los Angeles, CA, 90025

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Los Angeles, CA, 90025

22. Kimberly S

North Hollywood, CA, 91606

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North Hollywood, CA, 91606

23. Soleil P

Santa Monica, CA, 90403

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Santa Monica, CA, 90403

24. Cameron L

Santa Monica, CA, 90405

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25. Gabriel B

Santa Monica, CA, 90405

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Sittings take place at your home and boardings take place at your pet caregiver's home.
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Your pet caregiver will send photos and videos throughout the service in addition to a thorough report card.

Why find pet care through Wag!?

Wag! is the nation's fastest-growing network of vetted and background checked pet sitters, overnight boarding, dog walkers, dog trainers, and even virtual vet chat. Schedule ahead for pet care while you are away, or book on-demand pet care during the workday. In minutes you can book a nearby dog sitter, daycare provider, or dog walker, who'll take complete care of your loved one - at their place or yours.

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Anna,

Santa Monica

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Anna,

Santa Monica

Thank you!

Nick,

Santa Monica

Prisca was communicative, punctual, and took great care of my dogs on their walk. Highly recommend!

sara,

Santa Monica

Awesome job! Precious had a great time on her walk :-)

leah,

Santa Monica

Thank you!!!!

Emmaline,

Santa Monica

Thank you!!

Jenna,

Santa Monica

Devan is fantastic! Great communication and has an amazing way with my Malone!

Susan,

Santa Monica

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Susan,

Santa Monica

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Dallas,

Santa Monica

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Anna,

Santa Monica

Thank you!

Anna,

Santa Monica

Thank you!

Nick,

Santa Monica

Prisca was communicative, punctual, and took great care of my dogs on their walk. Highly recommend!

sara,

Santa Monica

Awesome job! Precious had a great time on her walk :-)

leah,

Santa Monica

Thank you!!!!

Emmaline,

Santa Monica

Thank you!!

The best dog friendly neighborhoods in Santa Monica

Hoppy Howlidays Holiday Party

Yorkshire Square Brewery is ready for its Annual Hoppy Howlidays Holiday Party in December, from noon to 6 p.m.! This fundraiser benefits the Linda Blair WorldHeart Foundation, which educates the public about animal welfare, as well as misunderstood dog breeds. Linda Blair herself will be at the event to meet attendees and takes photos with guests!

The brewery will hold a draw for great prizes and a Snuggle Drive to help the organization get the blankets, towels, and dog beds that it so badly needs for the dogs in its cares.

Bring your own dog out to celebrate with games, drink specials, and food trucks, all for a great cause!

Haute Dogs Howl’oween Parade

Join Haute Dogs for the Halloween event of the year each October at Haute Dogs Howl’oween Parade at Marina Vista Park. The parade starts at the corner of Colorado Street and Santiago Avenue. Join more than 500 other costumed dogs and their owners for the parade event of a lifetime.

Bring your dog dressed in their best costume for the chance to win free dog food for a whole year! It is $20 to participate in the parade, but free to watch. All proceeds from the event are donated to spay/neuter programs, adoption and rescue groups, Operation Santa Paws, and other Long Beach service projects.

The parade starts at 2:30 p.m. and is expected to last about 45 minutes.

Strutt Your Mutt

Walk your dog to raise money for Best Friends or another great charity at Strutt Your Mutt L.A. Each year, Strutt Your Mutt comes back to L.A. to raise money for dozens of organizations with the help of many local partners including Hollywoof to the Rescue and Dogs of Service!

Spend your day with your pooch eating great food from local food trucks, drinking beer, and shopping local pet vendors, all while in the company of hundreds of other dogs and dog owners. The event includes a dog walk-a-thon to collect money for the organization you are representing at the event.

Each year, the event takes place in October. Registration is $15 for adults or $10 for kids.

Pawsapalooza

Pawsapalooza is a yearly event that takes place at West Hollywood Park in West Hollywood, California, which is only a short drive from Santa Monica. This festival is hosted by PAWS/LA. Browse through pet-related vendors, listen to live music, enjoy delicious food and drinks, and take part in a festive experience!

Be sure to dress your dog up for a chance to win one of the categories of the costume contest. Enter into the raffle for a chance to win another great prize!

This annual event is held every May on a Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free.

Surf Dog Huntington Beach

Join Surf Dog at Hunting Beach for a day of dog surfing fun! This is a free event, but donations are encouraged to help out some of the paw-some Charity Paw-tners of the event. The surFur expo starts at 8 a.m. and ends at 2:30 p.m. on a designated day each September. Watch the dog surf competition to see some truly exciting talent on the water!

The Surf Dog event is part of a whole weekend of doggone fun, starting with a Pooch Party on Friday and rounding out with Sup w/ Pup Meetup on Sunday. You won’t want to miss out on this three-day event that is dedicated to the dogs in your life!

Frequently asked questions

How much does a dog boarding cost in Santa Monica, CA?

The average cost of a dog boarding or pet sitting in Santa Monica is $48 - $69 per night. The price of overnight pet care on the Wag! platform is based on the price set by the Pet Caregiver and varies depending on a variety of factors, including the number of dogs, where you live, the number of days/nights, and any additional fees that may apply.

How do I find and choose a pet sitter in Santa Monica, CA?

Finding a dog boarder or pet sitter in Santa Monica is simple on the Wag! app. Wag! instantly connects you with top-rated, vetted Pet Caregivers near you. When scheduling overnight pet care, you can choose “Quick Match” to allow the platform to match you with the best available Caregiver, or “Pet Parent Match” to see all available Caregivers and pick the best match for you.

Do pet sitters stay overnight?

Up to you! In Santa Monica and all other Wag! locations, Pet Parents can choose to book a pet sitter who watches your dog or other pets in your home or a dog boarder who hosts your pet in their home. You decide which environment would be most comfortable for your dog and your family.

How to book a dog boarding or pet sitting in Santa Monica, CA?

To book a dog sitter or boarder in Santa Monica simply open the Wag! app, choose the Sitting or Boarding service, then follow the instructions to schedule your overnight care. You’ll need to provide additional information such as home access notes, pet profile and pick-up or drop-off preferences before confirming your request.