Dog Boarding near Alameda, CA

There are 87 dog families near Alameda, CA looking to exchange dog boarding favors

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Best Pup Ever

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Bestie

  Weight: 25 lbs

  Age: 4 years old

  Gender: Male

Hi WoofyClub family! This is an official WoofyClub account we’re using to organize neighborhood romps. Check out our latest requests for upcoming events!

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Buddy

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Cavapoo

  Weight: 15 lbs

  Age: 3 years old

  Gender: Male

This is Buddy. He is a mellow guy who loves to hang out with his people, although he gets the zoomies from time to time. Very shy personality outside of the home.

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Diesel

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Border Collie

  Weight: 50 lbs

  Age: 12 years old

  Gender: Male

My boyfriend and I have rented this house for 11 years now, and it has a great backyard for entertaining. You would have access to the main bedroom, and all common spaces, but the two offices would be closed. AT&T Fiber high-speed wi-fi internet is available and large 50" screen TV in the living room with lots of streaming services is available. Plenty of room in the driveway for your car, and usually street parking is not a problem. If you need a car, you can borrow the Honda Fit. Our neighbors to our right are a lovely family and can be available if any issues come up our landlord lives on the island too so we will give you his info if there are any problems. We have an older, but anxious Border Collie dog (13 yrs old, neutered male), that needs daily walks and ball throws in the backyard. Ideally, you would be responsible for his care while we are away and free to use the house as your own.

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Mochi

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Goldendoodle

  Weight: 70 lbs

  Age: 1 year old

  Gender: Female

Mochi and I love dogs and traveling. Sometimes we get to travel together, but sometimes we can't ☹️. We'd love to find a family to stay with for those trips. And we're happy to host other hypoallergenic dogs in the same situation!

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Bailey

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Havanese

  Weight: 10 lbs

  Age: 4 years old

  Gender: Female

We are pretty chill folks who enjoy hanging out with our dog Bailey. She is a lovable lapdog and wants to be with people all the time. She is very soft and cuddly, and also a bit timid of other dogs on walks but plays well with others in controlled environments. We are two adults and two teens.

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Caesar

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Border colie mix

  Weight: 50 lbs

  Age: 12 years old

  Gender: Male

We are adventurous souls, love travel, hikes, woods, beaches and good food.

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Mimi amd Liza

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Mix

  Weight: 45 lbs

  Age: 10 years old

  Gender: Female

We are looking for a dog sitting swap. Liza and Mimi are super chill girls. Liza is our newest addition to the family. Mimi is LAZY, but loves off-leash hikes and visits to the beach. Liza is slow to warm up, but after a proper introduction, she is good to go! They’re both absolute sweeties!

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Ladoo

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Australian Labradoodle

  Weight: 55 lbs

  Age: 9 years old

  Gender: Male

Ladoo is a mellow 9yr old Australian Labradoodle and is the baby of our family. He loves being in the backyard, hanging out at home and being with his human family. It breaks our heart when we have to travel without him and would like him to be with a family where he feels at home, safe and happy. I am a dog lover and would love to return the favor caring for your dog while you're away

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Nola

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Golden Retriever

  Weight: 60 lbs

  Age: 3 years old

  Gender: Female

Hi - my wife Heather and I love to hang at home with Nola and our cat Bailey! Nola still has a lot of puppy in her at 3 years old - but after some good play time/ walking in the neighborhood or at local parks, she also loves her couch/cuddle time! Nola can get over excited when meeting new dogs, but once acquainted and enjoying a playdate, warms up quickly! She would love a chance to meet new friends.

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Dottie

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Rescue

  Weight: 30 lbs

  Age: 1 year old

  Gender: Female

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Katsu

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Pembroke Welsh Corgi

  Weight: 35 lbs

  Age: 3 years old

  Gender: Male

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Hermes

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Aussiedoodle

  Weight: 10 lbs

  Age: 4 years old

  Gender: Male

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Little dog

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Bernedoodle

  Weight: 45 lbs

  Age: Puppy (less than 1 year old)

  Gender: Female

Hello, I just got a 12 week old puppy 1/30/24, haven’t had a dog in a while. Would like to meet other pet owners and share pet sitting responsibilities. And have dog socialize. And meet other dog parents!

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Charlie & Coco

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Frenchton

  Weight: 25 lbs

  Age: 3 years old

  Gender: Male

  Breed: Frenchton

  Weight: 20 lbs

  Age: 4 years old

  Gender: Female

Charlie and Coco are fun-loving goofballs who love to play, but also love to snuggle and nap in the sun beams. Lots of fun!

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Joan Jett

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Siberian Husky

  Weight: 50 lbs

  Age: 6 years old

  Gender: Female

Joan Jett is a super social and friendly husky, and the rare quiet one - she's completely silent unless she's playing, and then she makes weird growly sounds (but they're friendly, I swear). I have a 5 year old son and she's great with kids, but shouldn't be in a house with cats or other non-dog animals. She likes to wrestle and is a regular at the Alameda dog park.

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Mazie & Scout

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Mixed Breed

  Weight: 35 lbs

  Age: 6 years old

  Gender: Female

  Breed: Mixed Breed

  Weight: 25 lbs

  Age: 13 years old

  Gender: Female

I have 2 great dogs that are really well socialized and pretty low key at home. Mazie is deaf, so I always have her on leash when outside the home. Scout is 13 and loves napping and casual walks. My house doesn’t have a yard so we take lots of daily walks around Alameda. I currently work from home so the dogs are rarely alone.

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Miso

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Cavapoo

  Weight: 15 lbs

  Age: 2 years old

  Gender: Female

Miso is extremely playful and friendly to all dogs and people. She’s got a great personality and is a Cavachon which is Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Bichon Frise.

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Luka

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Goldendoodle

  Weight: 60 lbs

  Age: 9 years old

  Gender: Male

Hello, my name is Luka, and I am a standard size goldendoodle. I am medium energy, and get along well with children and most other dogs. I am starting to get a bit of arthritis in my hips and elbows now, so I'm usually napping in the sun for most of the day. I love obedience, belly rubs, and playing with humans

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Sol

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Maltipoo

  Weight: 20 lbs

  Age: 11 years old

  Gender: Female

Hello my name is Angelica and my pup is Sol a 11 year old maltipoo mix and daschund. She is a little anxious, but enjoys cuddles and playing with other similar size pups.

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Jackson

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Labrador Retriever

  Weight: 65 lbs

  Age: 12 years old

  Gender: Male

We have five dogs. Two labrador retrievers, and three small rescues. They live with us in our house which is a duplex. Downstairs our tenants also have a dog. Everyone gets along really well, our little dogs go visit their dog all the time. One big happy family.

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Eloise

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Miniature Poodle

  Weight: 20 lbs

  Age: 3 years old

  Gender: Female

Eloise “Ellie” Honey Chan is a 2 year old rescue that was in a prior terrible unsafe home environment. My best friend and her husband in LA rescued her from previous owner and cleaned her up. She had really long nails, fleas, and matted hair like a mop with pee and poop stuck on her. Once she was healthy enough, she started asking around for peeps interested in giving her a special home due to her circumstances. She already have two Maltipoos in a 2B2B. She came to me first cause I’m a Godmom to her puppos and knew I’ve been wanting to care for a dog since my 19 year old Pom passed in Oct 2022. My partner, Bill, and I foster failed Eloise on March 16th, 2023 and we’ve been inseparable ever since. I have been going through a rough time medically since Christmas 2022 with debilitating pain that’s been unmanageable and Eloise brought the light back into my eyes. Her eyes are Honey like the sunrise ergo her middle name. I would say I’m the Alpha and Bill is the Secondary Officer, but Ellie is super smart and sometimes decides to be a daddy’s girl fairly often. I get scolded often for treating her like a baby and holding her like a baby. Eloise is highly intelligent, loves cat naps, free runs on the beach, and one on one off-leash time with other puppos in an open safe park. She does not do well in large dog parks or car rides. She often gets overwhelmed when there are alot of dogs around her and becomes shy and won’t play. If a big dog park has <10-12 dogs, give her 30min and she should begin interacting with others. The only thing that comforts her in the car is having the window down, whether she is buckled in or on your lap sticking her head out of the window. We would love to talk more about your pup(s) and have a meet and greet prior so feel free to reach out to us.

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Finn

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Mixed Breed

  Weight: 25 lbs

  Age: 4 years old

  Gender: Male

We’ve recently adopted Finn and are impressed by his good behavior! He doesn’t bark except occasionally when he hears strangers at the door, is impeccably house trained, and very docile and obedient. We are mostly home and are mostly interested in an occasional walk or two for him in the middle of the day. We do have a kitty who does not love large dogs. If they are small (ie short) she will tolerate/ignore them as little mg as they don’t chase her or invade “her” domains.

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Osita & Buddha

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Mixed Breed

  Weight: 60 lbs

  Age: 14 years old

  Gender: Female

  Breed: Mixed Breed

  Weight: 80 lbs

  Age: 9 years old

  Gender: Male

TBD

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Leo

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Labrador Retriever

  Weight: 75 lbs

  Age: 4 years old

  Gender: Male

I’m a 4th grade teacher in alameda and my wife works for the AHA. Leo is a mellow lovey boy. Very submissive. Sometimes gets nervous and barks but wags his tail and settles sien quickly.

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Copper

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Treeing Walker Coonhound

  Weight: 70 lbs

  Age: 3 years old

  Gender: Female

Hi neighbor! Nice to meet you. I’m Debbie and my sons are Gus and Owen - maybe we know you. Copper is our lovely dog, sweet and gentle. She loves all people and dogs, plus squirrels. We like to get out of town from time to time and would love to trade dog sitting. We look forward to meeting you soon!

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Grace

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Australian Shepherd

  Weight: 35 lbs

  Age: 1 year old

  Gender: Female

Grace is very sweet and affectionate and eager to please. She’s a service dog in training - not ready for public access as she’s learning not to bark and not to jump on people and to heel on the leash among other things. She is high energy and LOVES the dog park. To run and play with other dogs.

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Millie

Alameda, CA

  Breed: German Shepherd

  Weight: 65 lbs

  Age: 3 years old

  Gender: Female

My sweet Millie loves children the most! She’s potty trained and does and she really thinks she’s a human.

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Dexter

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Pembroke Welsh Corgi

  Weight: 25 lbs

  Age: 1 year old

  Gender: Male

Hello! We are a family of 2 adults, 1 baby (<1 year), and 1 friendly corgi named Dexter. Dexter loves other adults and other dogs. Although he loves his baby brother, I think my school age nieces may have traumatized him so he may or may not be skittish around older children. Other than that, he is always full of energy and down to play, and is a huge goofball.

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Zoe

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Bernedoodle

  Weight: 15 lbs

  Age: Puppy (less than 1 year old)

  Gender: Female

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Milo

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Maltipoo

  Weight: 10 lbs

  Age: 2 years old

  Gender: Male

Milo is a 2 year old 12lb maltipoo that I adopted very recently mid October 2023. He was an owner surrender since they had a big dog that would bully him, so I was told he’s scared of big dogs now. He’s always happy and friendly to people and likes playing with other dogs, but have noticed a little of resource guarding when we had a play date. He does well when meeting dogs on his walks. He loves to play fetch and go crazy with his squeaky toys. He’s not always treat motivated, but his favorite is the salmon sticks from Trader Joe’s right now! He is happy to lounge around during the day but likes to go on walks as well and seems to have endless energy. He tends to play during the night. We are working on some tricks and he can do sit, up, turn around but may still need hand cues to guide him. He is also potty trained as well. He loves snuggling with people on their bed during sleep time! It’s been fun having Milo, and we are still learning about each other.

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Hutch

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Mutt

  Weight: 85 lbs

  Age: 3 years old

  Gender: Male

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Sequoia

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Goldendoodle

  Weight: 15 lbs

  Age: Puppy (less than 1 year old)

  Gender: Female

Hi! Sequoia is the sweetest mini Goldendoodle puppy! She’s very social, and loves to play! She sleeps in her crate at night, and very rarely needs to let out before 6AM. We have a fenced in backyard where we play fetch and train. She is young and super smart, so she does best with some structure. She has done very well with house training. Generally she will alert us that she needs to go out, but sometimes we can just tell by her behavior. She’s only had a handful of accidents in the house, since she came home at 8 weeks. We are committed to only using positive training techniques, and ask that anyone watching her does the same. Our house is full of toys and love! We are adaptable, and can accommodate any reasonable requests to care for your special pup!

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Rambo

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Beagle

  Weight: 30 lbs

  Age: 13 years old

  Gender: Male

Hi, we live in Alameda with two young children and Rambo. Rambo is 13 years old and is very chill. He likes to go for a morning walk and then sleeps most of the day. He is active and likes to go on car rides and be outside and go walking when we are outside but he is also comfortable cuddling at home. He is very low maintenance but you do have to make sure no food is within his paws’ reach. He’ll find it and eat it!

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Winston

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Bichpoo

  Weight: 15 lbs

  Age: 9 years old

  Gender: Male

When people say humans look like their dogs it couldn’t be more true than with Winston and I. Both blondes who don’t like being woken up and will perform spins for food.

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loki

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Samoyed

  Weight: 50 lbs

  Age: 2 years old

  Gender: Male

A young family that has a very energetic and playful dog .

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Ready

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Chihuahua mix

  Weight: 20 lbs

  Age: 3 years old

  Gender: Male

Ready loves other dogs he gets in best with neutered makes. We are both semi retired and at home most of the time. Ready is playful and likes to fetch and roll around with his dog friends.

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Cosmo

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Mutt

  Weight: 30 lbs

  Age: 1 year old

  Gender: Male

Hi! Cosmo loves interacting with other dogs and is good with kids and adults alike. He will try to chase cats and squirrels but he’s a very loving member of our family. Maybe we will see you at the dog park?

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Skip

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Jack Russell Terrier

  Weight: 25 lbs

  Age: 11 years old

  Gender: Male

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Theo

Alameda, CA

  Breed: German Shepherd

  Weight: 90 lbs

  Age: 11 years old

  Gender: Male

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Fluffy

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Miniature Schnauzer

  Weight: 25 lbs

  Age: 5 years old

  Gender: Male

Hi! Fluffy is an energetic, 4 year old, white Mini Schnauzer. He loves taking walks, running and playing with balls and squeaking toys. He does suffer a bit from separation anxiety if he doesn’t see anyone around. He does know a few tricks and loves to follow you around if he thinks you’ll give him a treat.

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Dexter & Jozi

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Dachshund

  Weight: 10 lbs

  Age: 11 years old

  Gender: Male

  Breed: Chihuahua

  Weight: 15 lbs

  Age: 3 years old

  Gender: Female

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Olaf

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Eurasier

  Weight: 50 lbs

  Age: 4 years old

  Gender: Male

We are pawrents to two sweet dogs, Olaf and Ozzie. Olaf is a sweet, pretty quiet boy. Ozzie is a sassy girl who gets into a lot of shenanigans much to Olaf’s disapproval.

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Abbie

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Dachshund

  Weight: 10 lbs

  Age: 12 years old

  Gender: Female

Hi! We are a family of 6 that includes 2 adults, 2 kiddos, and 2 fur babies - our cat Juni and pupper Abbie. Abbie, our first baby, is going on 12 years old! She's a pretty mellow gal who is shy at first, but quickly bonds to whoever is caring for her. She loves snuggles on the couch and bed and these days mostly just wants to hang out with us indoors. She likes short walks but doesn't want to go too far now that she's an old lady 🙂 At home, she usually just does her business in our back yard. She especially loves to give kisses and sometimes will lick for quite a while as a form of self soothing. She's a very lovable girl.

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Suki

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Poodle

  Weight: 10 lbs

  Age: 8 years old

  Gender: Female

I’ve only had Suki for 4 months but she is coming along nicely. She doesn’t like dogs or children who come on too strong. She would probably do best with an older pup. She’s good with cats

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Tikka

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Labrador Retriever

  Weight: 65 lbs

  Age: 12 years old

  Gender: Female

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Lola

Alameda, CA

  Weight: 35 lbs

  Age: 2 years old

  Gender: Female

We live in the east end of Alameda and occasionally go away for 3-5 days at a time. Lola loves to play with other dogs and would enjoy finding another dog to spend time with, with the possibility of doing overnight stays if it works out.

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Iggy

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Maltipoo

  Weight: 10 lbs

  Age: 6 years old

  Gender: Male

We (husband, myself and Iggy)… are a fun family that loves dogs. We have recently moved to a condo and we do have 2 patios for the pups to enjoy. When the weather is nice we do walks and playtime outside. We have 3 grown kids and 4 grandkids. But, I have to say that Iggy stole my heart and he runs the show. He is spoiled rotten and because I work from home a total Velcro dog. He loves other dogs! Because we do allow him to sleep in the bed with us we prefer other dogs who do not shed. Looking forward to meeting your furkids!

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Lulu & Skip

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Goldendoodle

  Weight: 60 lbs

  Age: 1 year old

  Gender: Female

  Breed: French Bulldog

  Weight: 30 lbs

  Age: 5 years old

  Gender: Male

We live in Alameda with our two kids and two dogs (Goldendoodle and French Bulldog). We are interested in meeting others in the neighborhood who are interested in trading dog sitting for trips out of town or the occasional walk when schedules get tight. Depending on the activity, we would be looking for sitting for one or both of our dogs. We have a fenced back yard for playdates.

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Boba

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Poodle

  Weight: 5 lbs

  Age: 5 years old

  Gender: Female

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Socks

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Labrador Retriever

  Weight: 50 lbs

  Age: 7 years old

  Gender: Female

Socks is sweet dog. She loves to hang out with humans and dog friends. She loves to cuddles and belly rubs. She is little jumpy at first with excitement but settles down in like few mins. She is couch potato but also loves to outdoor walks.

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Midge

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Airedale Terrier

  Weight: 5 lbs

  Age: 15 years old

  Gender: Female

Midge is a Muttville Mutt but you wouldn't know she is 15!

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Charlie

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Morkie

  Weight: 20 lbs

  Age: 11 years old

  Gender: Male

Hi! I’m Christine and my best friend of 10 1/2 years is Charlie. We are new to Alameda, having just relocated from Chicago, and are looking for other dog families to connect with. Charlie is sweet, loyal and cuddly and once he knows you you’re a friend for life. He loves long walks or lazy days equally. Charlie has a variety of pals back in Chicago, various sizes and breeds but he bonds best with dogs similar to his size. He’s anxious to meet new friends in Alameda as am I!

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Maisel

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Mixed Breed

  Weight: 15 lbs

  Age: 5 years old

  Gender: Female

Love dogs. Maisel is very shy and does better with small dogs.

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Teddy

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Pomsky

  Weight: 20 lbs

  Age: 1 year old

  Gender: Male

Hi I’m Angeline and my husband Brett are dog parents to Teddy our pomsky. We live in a townhome in alameda with parks nearby all walking distance. Teddy is still a puppy.

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Mary Kelley

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Maltese Shih Tzu

  Weight: 10 lbs

  Age: 2 years old

  Gender: Female

Hello neighbors! Meet our little family unit. We have one baby named Jolie who we adopted in late July 2023. We love Alameda and are looking forward to getting to know more of our neighbors and their little fur babies of course. Thank you for welcoming us to your home.

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Mabel

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Mixed Breed

  Weight: 60 lbs

  Age: 3 years old

  Gender: Female

Hi there, Mabel and I live in a little cottage on Alameda. She’s an absolute smoosh who gets along great with other dogs, but she’s got some issues with separation anxiety, and she can’t be home alone for long until that’s fixed. I’ve got a small fenced yard, and live walking distance to the Alameda dog park, where I take Mabel to run around a couple times a week.

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Lula

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Cavapoo

  Weight: 10 lbs

  Age: 2 years old

  Gender: Male

Lula is a happy 2yr old cavapoo who loves playing and running with other doggies or cuddling with humans! Very loving and sweet and rarely barks. He loves going on long walks but is just as happy to have lazy days on the couch. Get ready to fall in love!

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Benji

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Miniature Schnauzer

  Weight: 20 lbs

  Age: 7 years old

  Gender: Male

Benji is my 6 to 8 yr old?… rescue dog that is part Mini Schnauzer and terrier 20 pound male pure joy companion. I own my home and have a backyard that is fully fenced. I love taking walks with Benji 2 times a day. Benji is good with other dogs either on leash or not.

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Rory & Piper

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Pembroke Welsh Corgi

  Weight: 20 lbs

  Age: 8 years old

  Gender: Female

  Breed: Pembroke Welsh Corgi

  Weight: 20 lbs

  Age: 1 year old

  Gender: Female

Two corgis: Rory (8yrs) and Piper (8mos) Rory is calm and quiet while Piper is a typical rowdy puppy still learning things in life 😜

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Archie

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Goldendoodle

  Weight: 60 lbs

  Age: 3 years old

  Gender: Male

My name is Helen and I live with my husband, daughter and our 2yo Poodle mix (65lbs) in central Alameda.

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Ruby

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Cavapoo

  Weight: 15 lbs

  Age: 6 years old

  Gender: Female

Hi, I'm Brent and this is our dog Ruby. Ruby is a 5 year old cavapoochon who is the 4th member of my family, along with my wife, my 4 year old daughter, and myself. We live in Alameda's East End adjacent to the trail that runs between the Bay Farm bridge and the bird sanctuary. We have a side yard that's fenced in. Ruby's smart, social and spunky, doesn't shed and is as close to hypoallergenic as it gets, and loves to play fetch and tug of war. She's great with people of all ages, including babies and kids. She is used to sleeping on a bed with us, with her favorite position being by the foot of the bed by our feet. She's comfortable being left alone for a work day (8-9 hours) if need be, and she also rides in a car without any issue. She can be leash reactive to other dogs due to fear and/or defensiveness, so on walks we cross the street when we see oncoming dogs, bring treats, and in a pinch can just pick her up, as she's only about 14 pounds. At home she's pretty mellow and content just lazing around until witching hour, when she'll want your attention to play. But if you've got a dog also, she loves having company and to play with other dogs. Ruby's non-destructive and has never bitten anyone, nor even destroyed a chew toy. She will bark in defensiveness, such as when the doorbell rings or she sees/hears the postman come through the door. Keeping shades/curtains closed when you're gone will minimize any stress or worry. She gets really excited when we have friends come visit, at least until the novelty wears off. With treats, she'll be happy to show off her range of tricks - spin, rollover, stay, leave it, up off and down - are all in her repertoire. We did a number of classes in puppyhood including agility, which she loves doing. She's athletic, agile and quick. And of course she's house-trained. Our hosting preferences would be for a smaller to medium size dog that has no to minimal shed, and doesn't require an excessive amount of exercise. Ruby loves other doodles, so that's a plus! But she's fine with dogs a size bigger than her, but does not get along with huskies or bigger dogs as well.

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Captain America

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Belgian Malinois

  Weight: 90 lbs

  Age: 9 years old

  Gender: Male

I am a single 80s baby with a 9 year old 90lb sweetie of a malinois/bloodhound mix. We’re both chill

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Raisin

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Bernedoodle

  Weight: 70 lbs

  Age: 3 years old

  Gender: Female

Hi, would love to dog-share! Open to short swaps during the day, overnights or longer. Not available to start until August sorry!

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Elvis

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Shih Tzu

  Weight: 10 lbs

  Age: 16 years old

  Gender: Male

Hi, I live on the east end of Alameda and have a 16 year old Shih Tzu mix named Elvis. Since he is elderly, he is very low maintenance as he no longer likes being walked on a leash. He's a sweetheart who just needs lots of pats and potty breaks mostly. He's a champion snorer. About me: I love dogs and have a fenced grass backyard. I have a 7 year old daughter who also loves to play with dogs and cats. I grew up with lots of dogs around - my mom raised afghan hounds and many other breeds. I am comfortable around dogs and really like taking them for walks and playing fetch.

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Maizie (5) & Hazel (4)

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Goldendoodle

  Weight: 35 lbs

  Age: 6 years old

  Gender: Female

  Breed: Goldendoodle

  Weight: 35 lbs

  Age: 5 years old

  Gender: Female

We are Hillary & Pam. We live on Bay Farm with Maizie & Hazel, 4 and 5-yr. old goldendoodle sisters. We have had a long-time dog/house sitter who has sadly moved away. We don't travel often or for very long, but would like to deepen our dog community resources.

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Fig

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Mixed Breed

  Weight: 20 lbs

  Age: 10 years old

  Gender: Female

I have a sweet and smart 9-year-old terrier mix named Fig. She is very friendly, but mostly focused on people. She likes dogs that are very chill and independent. I’d like to host one other dog at a time. I work from home and rarely leave Fig home alone. We walk 45 minutes a day minimum. My dog is not crate trained and needs to sleep with a person. She is not food aggressive and very is treat motivated.

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Kenai

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Jack Russell Terrier

  Weight: 20 lbs

  Age: 8 years old

  Gender: Male

My name is Donna and my dog Kenai is a 22lb terrier mix. I have my own bookkeeping business but travel for pleasure and to help family out. I have owned dogs all my life . I also fostered dogs for 2 years with Animal Rescue Recon. I have trained and nurtured dogs while fostering. Kenai is my best companion and aided in helping with foster dogs behaviors and training. He’s friendly with all dogs and people.

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Nelly Flores

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Schnoodle

  Weight: 10 lbs

  Age: 10 years old

  Gender: Male

I have lived in Alameda for 20 years and love dogs. I live in a condo complex with a courtyard and patio. I have two Schnoodles. They are brothers and 9 years old. They get along with other dogs and super playful.

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Leeloo

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Whippet

  Weight: 30 lbs

  Age: 2 years old

  Gender: Female

Hi! We are a family living in Alameda. Our easy going whippet, Leeloo, is 1.5 yrs old and loves to play and snuggle with other like-minded dogs. She is still a puppy and though she is house-trained, she cannot be trusted to be left unsupervised. She can, however, be crated for 2 hrs max. Our family is allergic to almost everything that grows outdoors, so watching dogs that are short-haired and well groomed are preferable. Your dog must be crate-trained as well.

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Marshmallow

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Goldendoodle

  Weight: 40 lbs

  Age: 1 year old

  Gender: Female

Hi! We’re the Arnold family and this is our dog, Marshmallow, who we just recently adopted! We’re so excited to have a pup in the family, but we do travel a lot so am so excited to learn about that swap situation! We’ll be happy to swap with other families with dogs with similar temperaments. We’re hoping to keep it in Alameda. We do have some minor allergies in the house so hypoallergenic breeds are preferred, but for short stays we can explore other options. We prefer to host at our house when we’re sitting, and have our dog stay at your house when we are traveling.

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Ziggy

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Chihuahua

  Weight: 10 lbs

  Age: 2 years old

  Gender: Female

Two adults a four year old. Dog must be very good with hyper toddlers and love to play. Small dog would be ideal.

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Zumie

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Yorkiepoo

  Weight: 10 lbs

  Age: 2 years old

  Gender: Female

I Can host on weekends I work with children M-F 830-6pm . Also in my weekdays I’m home when on vacation. I like cats and dogs.

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Hops

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Korean Jindo Dog

  Weight: 40 lbs

  Age: 3 years old

  Gender: Male

Hi there! Our household includes two adults, two cats, and one dog. We live on the east end of Alameda, and our home has a private, fenced backyard. Our dog Hops is a rescue from Korea, a Sapsali/Jindo mix with a very low-key demeanor. He is good with other dogs, cats, and children. (Visiting dogs would need to be able to tolerate cats.) He is overall a lower energy/chill dog, although he likes playing with his stuffies and other dogs! He can also easily be left alone all day and enjoys his sleep. We look forward to meeting you!

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Donut

Alameda, CA

  Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier

  Weight: 60 lbs

  Age: 5 years old

  Gender: Male

I currently work from home so I get to hang with my favorite coworker, Donut. He is a big snuggle bug who is highly motivated by treats. He loves playing with other dogs and we tend to go on a lot to paired walks. Since I have flexibility with my work schedule, I’m happy to watch other pups during the day as well.

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Shadow

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Labrador Retriever

  Weight: 80 lbs

  Age: 5 years old

  Gender: Male

Single mom to easygoing black lab Shadow and older cat Spooks and 11 yr old boy. I travel for ice skating competitions and need dog sitting from time to time at my house or yours. I live in Alameda and have a large back yard and hybrid work schedule.

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Stevie Budd

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Dachshund

  Weight: 10 lbs

  Age: 4 years old

  Gender: Female

My 3-year-old Chi-Weenie (I think?) loves to run and play. She was found roaming the streets of Oakland January 2022, but was fully potty trained, fixed, and understands commands. She’s named after the Schitt’s Creek character, Stevie Budd, because of her brown hair and strong side-eye. We live in an apartment which may not be ideal for us to take a big dog; however we are happy to watch someone’s dog at their home or park.

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Ricky

Alameda, CA

  Breed: German Shepherd

  Weight: 40 lbs

  Age: 6 years old

  Gender: Male

Ricky-GSD/ Corgi mix! He loves people and most dogs! HH inc. 2 cats, 2 teens. Home w/yard in Alameda

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Kona & Zz & Nana

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Min pin chihuahua mix

  Weight: 25 lbs

  Age: 2 years old

  Gender: Female

  Breed: Chihuahua mix

  Weight: 15 lbs

  Age: 9 years old

  Gender: Female

  Breed: Chihuahua daschund

  Weight: 5 lbs

  Age: 15 years old

  Gender: Female

Hello! We are parents of 3 little dogs (2 senior and 1 2-year old) that are under 25 lbs. The two seniors are very mellow and the 2 year old, Kona loves to play with toys and humans! We have a backyard and go on regular urban hikes around the neighborhood. We’re looking forward to hosting new fur friends in our home!

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Boogie

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Labrador Retriever

  Weight: 80 lbs

  Age: 5 years old

  Gender: Male

Boogie loves a snuggle! 4 yr. Old Labrador loves people and dogs! Sweet boy! Likes to sleep on couch and bed!

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Kydos

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Goldendoodle

  Weight: 45 lbs

  Age: 3 years old

  Gender: Male

I been a furby lover all my life, always had pup as a kid. Currently have 7 years old (F) German Shepherd & 3yrs old Goldendoodles. Have never host but always helped with animals that need it

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Harlow

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Mix

  Weight: 25 lbs

  Age: 6 years old

  Gender: Female

I am open to both hosting in my apartment and at other houses. Harlow gets along with dogs of all sizes. Although she’s 5 she still loves to play.

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Doris Ung

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Yorkshire Terrier

  Weight: 20 lbs

  Age: 3 years old

  Gender: Male

Trustworthy and Reliable Family with Adorable Mixed Terrier Seeks Vacation Dog Sitting Assistance

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Augie

Alameda, CA

  Breed: American Leopard Hound

  Weight: 70 lbs

  Age: 2 years old

  Gender: Male

My dog is a 1 year old neutered American Leopard Hound named Augie. He's very playful and loves other dogs who also like to play or is really mellow and wouldn't mind his puppy energy. I'd prefer to host a dog that would play with him or a dog that is chill and will help him be chill, because Augie would play non-stop if given half a chance. I would guess he wouldn't do well with smaller dogs. I could host at home or come to your house if you have a backyard.

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Barley

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Goldendoodle

  Weight: 40 lbs

  Age: 3 years old

  Gender: Male

Barley is vey easy going and gets on with all dogs and kids (we have teenagers). He pretty much sleeps by my feet while I work most of the day and enjoys his morning and afternoon walks! He sleeps in his bed next to mine and often comes up in morning for cuddles but then sleeps until I get up. We have a fenced in large yard (and chickens in their enclosed area). Barley doesn’t really pay much attention to cats but we’ve had no direct experience in a living capacity.

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Shyla

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Goldendoodle

  Weight: 70 lbs

  Age: 5 years old

  Gender: Female

Hello! I live in Alameda with my 4 yr old female golden doodle Shyla. We are interested in meeting other poodle mixes for possible play dates and hosting swaps. I work from home and live in a town house with easy yard access that’s close to dog friendly parks and the alameda dog park. We like to be active and get out for walks and exercise at least two times per day.

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Zoey

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Cavapoo

  Weight: 20 lbs

  Age: 5 years old

  Gender: Female

Zoey is friendly with other dogs and people. She usually will nap during the day, but loves her afternoon walks!

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Maisy

Alameda, CA

  Breed: Terrier mix

  Weight: 25 lbs

  Age: 9 years old

  Gender: Female

I have a small cottage in Alameda with a backyard and have a very chill and easy going, 25lb terrier mix named Maisy. Maisy is 7 and gets along with everyone. I'm looking to vacation swap with others where our dogs get along fine and their daily routines are similar enough, or easy enough to work with.

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