In-home dog boarding · San Diego

Your trip,
their vacation.

Your dog stays in Lucas's home with a small group, five guest dogs at most, goes to the dog park every day, and gets picked up and dropped off at your door.

5.0 stars across 155 Rover reviews

Boarding pass SD · DOG
Guest
Your dog
Host
Lucas & Naya
Destination
A home in San Diego
Group size
5 guests, max
Includes
Daily dog park trip · door-to-door pickup · daily photo updates
Per night $100 all-in, no added fees

Not a kennel. A house with a few good dogs in it.

  1. 5max

    A small group

    Five guest dogs at most, plus Naya, the resident dog. Your dog gets noticed, not counted.

  2. 1a day

    The dog park, every day

    One real outing a day to run, sniff and play. Dogs come home tired and happy.

  3. 0miles

    You don't drive

    Lucas picks your dog up at your door and brings them back the same way. Your dog is never handed off in a parking lot.

  4. $0fees

    No added fees

    $100 a night is the whole price. What you see is what you pay.

Itinerary

A typical day

Dogs settle fastest with a routine. Every day follows the same rhythm, with room for naps and for the dog who just wants to be next to someone.

Times shift a little with the season and the group. The full schedule is in the stay policies.

  1. Wake up, potty, breakfast

    Each dog eats their own food, separately, on the schedule you give us.

  2. Yard time

    Easy play and a sniff around while everyone wakes up.

  3. The dog park

    The day's big outing: running, chasing and meeting friends. You get photos.

  4. Nap

    Quiet time indoors. Most dogs are asleep within minutes.

  5. Walk and play

    A neighborhood walk or yard games, depending on the dog.

  6. Dinner

    Medications given as you wrote them down.

  7. Last potty, lights out

    Dogs sleep inside, in the house, in their own space.

Price

$100 a night

Per dog, all-in. No booking or service fees on top.

  • Overnight stay inside the home
  • Daily dog park trip
  • Pickup and drop-off at your door
  • Photo updates every day
  • Medications given as directed
Check your dates

Holiday rate

$120 a night, with a three-night minimum, for Thanksgiving week (Nov 23 to 29) and Dec 19 to Jan 3. These weeks fill first, so request early.

Space is limited, on purpose

With five guest spots, busy weeks fill up. Repeat guests get first pick of contested dates, so a first stay before the holidays is a good idea.

How you pay

By card, once your stay is confirmed. You get a written confirmation with your dates, price and pickup times.

How booking works

  1. 1

    Send a request

    Tell us your dates and about your dog. We reply the same day.

  2. 2

    Meet-and-greet

    Lucas and Naya meet your dog at your home or at the dog park. It's free and takes about 30 minutes.

  3. 3

    First stay

    Lucas picks your dog up at your door. You get photos while you're away.

Before you book

What every guest needs

These rules keep a group of dogs healthy and safe together. The full list is in the stay policies.

Vaccines

  • Rabies
  • DHPP (distemper, parvo)
  • Bordetella (kennel cough)

Send records from your vet before the first stay. A photo or PDF is fine.

Health

  • Current flea and tick prevention
  • No signs of illness in the last 7 days
  • Spayed or neutered if over 7 months

Temperament

  • Plays well with other dogs
  • Comfortable around people
  • The meet-and-greet is how we both find out

Service area

Pickup at your door

Lucas picks up and drops off within a short drive of home. Meet-and-greets happen at your place or at the dog park, so you never need to drive anywhere.

Not sure you're in range? Put your neighborhood or ZIP code in the request and we'll tell you.

    Questions

    Where is the house?

    In San Diego. We don't publish the street address. Lucas picks up and drops off at your home, and the meet-and-greet happens at your place or the dog park.

    How many dogs stay at once?

    Five guest dogs at most, plus Naya. That limit is firm, even on holidays.

    Is someone home with the dogs?

    Yes. Lucas lives here, and an adult is in the house every night. Dogs are never left alone for more than a few hours during the day.

    Where does my dog sleep?

    Inside the house, in their own space with their own bed. Bring their bed or a blanket from home if they have a favorite.

    What if my dog gets sick or hurt?

    We call you first. If your dog needs care, we take them to your vet or the nearest emergency vet and keep you updated the whole time.

    Do you take puppies, seniors or dogs with medications?

    Usually, yes. Seniors and dogs on medication are welcome. Tell us about puppies in the request and we'll talk through it at the meet-and-greet.

    Do you offer daycare?

    Daycare dogs count toward the same five-guest limit, so it depends on the week. Ask in your request.

    What should I pack?

    Food for every day plus one extra, any medications with written instructions, a leash and collar with ID tags, and a bed or blanket if your dog has a favorite.

    Request

    Request a meet-and-greet

    Send your dates and a little about your dog. Lucas replies the same day, usually within a few hours.

    • Free, about 30 minutes
    • At your home or the dog park
    • No commitment
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