DogVacay is the leading online service connecting pet owners with over 60,000 loving sitters across the U.S. and Canada. With our five-star-rated sitters, 24/7 customer support, and daily photo updates, pet parents can travel or drop their furry friends off for daycare with peace of mind. And with DogVacay handling insurance, payment, and customer support, our sitters can focus on what they love most—animals!
DogVacay (dogvacay.com) has 3,002 customer reviews on Five Star Index, with an average rating of 4.9 out of 5.
Also known as
dogvacay.com
Website
dogvacay.com
Category
Pet Stores
Location
Santa Monica
Listed on Five Star Index
2026
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I've used DV twice in the past couple of months. Once for a week and the second time for an overnight. I found the booking and reservation process to be very easy to use, and found ample providers in my area.
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Emma
Great
Great experience
Will definitely utilize the services again
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Raoul
Few Problems
I had a pleasant experience with M. Harris. I would do it again.
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Terry
Excellent Service
DogVacay has made it far more comfortable leaving my two pups than having to board them. I love the service and enjoy seeing the photos while we are away.
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Dawn
Great option
I love using dogVacay. I have great experiences. Its nice to have your pet taken care of in a loving home. It takes the worry away.
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Courtney
Easy, Fast, and Trustworthy!
DogVacay was a prayer answered when we needed to find care for our 7 year old, 120 lb, Lab, Tucker. At the last minute, our scheduled dogsitter backed out and we were left to decide whether we should cancel our trip (planned for over a year).
I'd happened upon DogVacay about six months earlier and we tried again. Within two hours we had three available caregivers, each of which were open, obvious dog lovers and so willing to accommodate some of Tucker's needs like no crating, finicky eating, etc.
We ended up leaving Tucker with a wonderful caregiver who encouraged us to visit the day before and completely understood our trepidation; she put us, and Tucker, at ease immediately and it was hard to get him to leave!
I would highly recommend DogVacay to anyone who wants to develop a relationship with a caregiver and not stick their pet in a traditional kennel. If it wasn't for DogVacay, we would never be able to travel! The process is efficient and user-friendly - SO EASY.
DogVacay, we, and Tucker, thank you!
John and Courtney
Van Meter, IA
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Errol
Great great service
I have put my German Shepherd in a kennel where they get let out of their cage once a day for half hour. Having my Shepherd in a private home that lives my dog and takes her out for walks several times a day is wonderful and gives me peace of mind that she is being cared for. I use the app to book and it is so easy to use the service. Highly highly recommend!
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Shari
Excellent Service
We were nervous at first because it was our first time leaving our puppy. He has severe separation anxiety. We were able to find the perfect people to watch him and were sent tons of updates and photos. The service was easy to use and I will definitely use it again.