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Overnight Dog Boarding

Your dog stays in an Oakland sitter's home with yard time, walks, and personal attention.

Daily Dog Walking

Lake Merritt loops, Redwood Regional trails, or neighborhood walks in Temescal and Rockridge.

House Sitting

A sitter stays at your Oakland home while you travel.

Drop-in Dog Visits

A sitter stops by for feeding, a walk, and quality time.

Doggy Day Care

Full-day care at a sitter's home with play, rest, and personal attention.

Dog sitters available in Oakland

Browse verified dog sitters near Temescal, Rockridge, Lake Merritt, and more

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Top dog parks in Oakland

Lake walks, redwood trails, and off-leash areas

Lake Merritt

A 3.4-mile loop around Oakland's iconic urban lake. Dogs on-leash, with bird watching and city views.

3.4-mile loop
Urban lake
Iconic

Redwood Regional Park

A 1,830-acre park with redwood groves, streams, and off-leash trails.

1,830 acres
Redwoods
Off-leash trails

Point Isabel Regional Shoreline

The largest off-leash dog park in the East Bay with bay views, mudflats, and a dog wash station.

Off-leash
Bay views
Dog wash

Joaquin Miller Dog Park

An off-leash area in the Oakland hills with redwood shade and city views.

Oakland hills
Redwood shade
Views

Caring for your dog in Oakland

Bay Area microclimates, urban safety, and East Bay tips

Microclimate awareness

Oakland has microclimates. Hills can be foggy and cool while flatlands are warm. Dress and plan accordingly.

Foxtails in summer

Foxtail grass seeds are dangerous from spring to fall. Check ears, nose, paws, and coat after walks.

Bay safety

Bay shoreline areas have mudflats and tidal changes. Supervise dogs near the bay.

Oakland dog culture

Oakland is one of the most dog-friendly cities in the Bay Area with off-leash parks, patios, and a passionate community.

Why Oakland dog owners choose Petme

East Bay Care for Your Dog

Oakland is diverse, proud, and deeply dog-loving. Petme sitters share that character.

Verified dog lovers

Real photos and reviews from Oakland dog owners.

Real profiles, real trust

No kennels, ever

Your dog stays in a real Oakland home.

Home-based care only

$20,000 vet coverage

Every booking includes the Petme Protection Plan.

Peace of mind, built in

Meet before you book

Free meet-and-greet before the first stay.

The sniff test

Common questions about dog sitting in Oakland

Everything you need to know before booking a dog sitter

How much does dog boarding cost in Oakland?

Dog boarding in Oakland typically ranges from $40 to $70 per night. Rockridge and Piedmont may be higher. All bookings include $20,000 in vet protection.

Are there off-leash dog parks in Oakland?

Yes. Point Isabel, Redwood Regional, and Joaquin Miller all have off-leash areas.

Are dog sitters on Petme insured?

Yes. Every booking includes up to $20,000 in veterinary coverage.

Does Petme cover Berkeley and Alameda?

Yes. Petme covers the entire East Bay including Berkeley, Alameda, Emeryville, and Piedmont.

Dog sitting in Oakland

Oakland is an East Bay gem for dogs with off-leash parks, redwood trails, and a deeply dog-friendly culture. Point Isabel, Redwood Regional, and Lake Merritt are iconic spots.

Petme connects Oakland dog owners with local sitters who offer boarding, walks, daycare, and drop-in visits. Browse from Temescal to Alameda with zero booking fees.

Whether your dog loves Point Isabel, redwood trails, or a sitter's Rockridge yard, Petme has the right match.

Sitters near redwoods and bay

Coverage across the East Bay

Same-day booking available

Average sitter rating: 4.8 out of 5