Personal dog Boarding, DayCare & More

Personalized Overnight Care, Daily Adventures & Loving Attention for Your Dog
Hi! All new clients are encouraged to schedule a Meet & Greet to get started.
​Thank you for considering me to care for your dog. My priority is to provide a safe, comfortable, and fun home-away-from-home for your dog.

I care for only a limited number of dogs at a time—so your pet gets full attention, regular exercise, and plenty of love.

I’ve raised my own dog for almost 12 years, fostered dogs until they found forever homes, and since starting my Rover profile in July 2025, I’ve earned all 5-star reviews from clients who often rebook.

​I am looking forward to meeting you and your dog(s) and providing the best hospitality for your loved pets. Your dog’s safety, comfort, and happiness are my top priorities, and I will care for them as if they were my own.
Brandy L. • Dog Boarding • August 3, 2026
(REVIEW ON NEXTDOOR)
"Michael is one of the first dog sitters that we have had in CA that we truly trust! We know our dogs are in excellent hands and don’t worry for even a second when we go out of town! He is structured, keeps the dogs in a really good routine, gives them walks, lots of playtime with other dogs when they are also there and sends updates with photos. Our dogs love it there which gives us peace of mind! We hope to use Michael for our dogs for years to come!​"
Why Your Dog(s) Will Love it Here
✅ Personal overnight care
✅ Multiple daily walks & plenty of outdoor time
✅ Large, secure backyard with shade and sunny spots
✅ Daily photo updates so you always know how they’re doing
✅ Flexible routines to match your dog’s habits
About the House
  • Located in suburban Moraga within walking distance to the Lafayette-Moraga Regional trail.
  • Two-minute drive to Mulholland open preserve for exercise walks.
  • The backyard faces Mulholland preserve (no access to preserve from the house). We get cows, deer, bunnies, hawks, vultures, and coyotes (although, none have come in the actual backyard).
  • Large, secured fenced backyard with shade trees, sunny grass, and cool cement. The dogs are always supervised while outside.
  • Two couches in two different rooms (can separate dogs if they need quiet time or need to eat alone).
  • Dogs are typically not allowed in bedrooms or bathrooms (but exceptions have been made).​
Typical Boarding Schedule
The following schedule dependent on weather and can be tailored to fit your dog’s needs:
  • 6 - 7am: breakfast + quick walk
  • 9am: exercise walk (15 min to 1 hour on a local trail)
  • 10 - noon: naps or backyard time
  • Noon: lunch
  • Afternoon: backyard playtime / indoor naps / optional second exercise walk
  • 5pm: dinner
  • 6pm: quick evening walk
  • Evening: backyard or couch time
Pick Up / Drop Off
  • Available between sunrise and sunset
  • Text upon arrival; I’ll meet you at the driveway
  • No ringing the doorbell to reduce stress for the dogs
  • Owners do not enter the yard or house (reduces separation anxiety)
Rates
Puppies & intact dogs: 2x the rate and dependent on availability
​Major holidays: +20%
3% discount when paying by Zelle
Service
Rates
Notes
Boarding (per night)
$129
Personal overnight care
Second boarding dog
$103
Per night
Doggy daycare (4 hours or 9 hours)
$41 for 4 hours; $77 for 9 hours
Between sunrise & sunset
Second dog daycare
$62
Per additional dog
30-min walks in your neighborhood
$31
I come to your house to walk your dog
Drop ins
$41
I come to your house to feed and walk your dog
Housesitting (per night)
$175
Includes 3 drop ins during the day and I spend the night at your house
Extended Care
  • During overnight boarding stays, if pick up is more than one hour after drop off time, it’s 50% of the nightly rate
  • For daycare more than 9 hours, add 50% of the daily rate
Examples: 
  • Boarding: 7am drop-off on first day → 5pm pick-up on last day = $60 for the last day
  • Daycare: 7am drop-off → 6pm pick-up = $110
3-day Stay for One Dog (Example)
Day
Time
Rate
You drop off day 1
Noon
$129
Day 2
 
$129
You pick up day 3
 Noon
No charge
 
Total
$258
You schedule a late pick up on day 3
After 1pm
+$64 = $322 Total
Payment Options
Invoices can be paid by Zelle, ACH bank transfer, credit/debit card, or digital wallet (Apple Pay, PayPal, Venmo).
Pay by Zelle and save 3%

​Booking & Cancellation Policy
Full payment is required at the time of booking to reserve your pet’s stay. When booking more than a month in advance, a 50% deposit secures the reservation with the balance due 7 days prior.

Cancellation policy
  • Cancellations made 7 or more days before drop off will receive a 50% refund or credit towards next visit.
  • Cancellations made less than 7 days before drop‑off are non‑refundable.

Why we do this
Your booking reserves a dedicated spot for your pet. Last‑minute cancellations often mean we cannot fill that space, so this policy helps us maintain availability for committed clients while covering our preparation costs.
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​Ask me about my referral program!
Next Steps
Here’s a typical process for most new dog-boarding clients:
  1. First time clients can book a Meet & Greet here.
  2. Mike will contact you with additional details.
  3. Recommend a trial run (daycare or single overnight boarding) before longer stays.
  4. Secure booking with payment. ​
Seeing the House
I am happy to do a free, live video tour of the house. Current photos, videos, and reviews are available on Instagram (mike_rohde). If you'd like a tour of the backyard, a $70 deposit is required, which will be applied to your first booking, and is dependent on availability.

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