In-home dog boarding · San Diego
Your dog sleeps in a real home, goes to the dog park every day, and gets picked up and dropped off at your door.
5.0 stars from 155 dog owners
Dogs live in the house with us and sleep inside, with their own space to settle into.
One real outing a day to run, sniff and play. Dogs come home tired and happy.
Lucas picks your dog up at your door and brings them back the same way, $30 each way. You never have to drive them anywhere.
Photos and updates every day, so you can relax on yours.
Your host
Lucas runs every stay himself, from the pickup at your door to the last walk of the night.
155 dog owners have given him a 5.0 rating. The photos on this page are from past stays.
Meet LucasItinerary
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.
Each dog eats their own food, separately, on the schedule you give us.
Easy play and a sniff around while everyone wakes up.
The day's big outing: running, chasing and meeting friends. You get photos.
Quiet time indoors. Most dogs are asleep within minutes.
A neighborhood walk or yard games, depending on the dog.
Medications given as you wrote them down.
Dogs sleep inside, in the house, in their own space.
Real guests
Price
$100 a night
Per dog, per night. No booking fees.
Pickup and drop-off at your door: $30 each way.
Check your dates$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.
We keep the group small. Returning guests get first choice of holiday dates, so a first stay earlier makes booking the holidays easier.
By card, once your stay is confirmed. You get a written confirmation with your dates, price and pickup times.
Tell us your dates and about your dog, then pick a meet-and-greet time.
Lucas meets your dog at your home or at the dog park. It's free and takes about 30 minutes.
Lucas picks your dog up at your door ($30 each way). You get photos while you're away.
Before you book
These rules keep a group of dogs healthy and safe together. The full list is in the stay policies.
Send records from your vet before the first stay. A photo or PDF is fine.
Service area
Lucas picks up and drops off in 13 areas, from Encinitas and Solana Beach down to La Jolla, Clairemont, the beaches and Uptown. 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.
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.
Yes, with a small group of friendly dogs. That's why every new dog does a meet-and-greet first. Dogs who need a break get quiet time on their own.
Yes. Lucas lives here, and an adult is in the house every night. Dogs are never left alone for more than 4 hours.
Inside the house, in their own space with their own bed. Bring their bed or a blanket from home if they have a favorite.
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.
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.
Yes. Daycare runs from 8 am to 8 pm, with pickup and drop-off at your door ($30 each way). Choose "Daycare" in the request form, and Lucas will confirm the day and the price.
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
Meet-and-greets are for dogs who haven't stayed with us before. Send your dates and a little about your dog, then pick a time that suits you.
Questions first? Email lucas@pawsitivevacation.com, or call or text .