Dog Boarding in Palo Alto
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It was great boarding with Kie, Tucker had a great time and enjoyed playing and walking with his other dog friends during his stay. He was very happy and the environment worked out very well for him. He was well supervised and cared for.
Vincent H.
Lauren s my #1 boarder/sitter of choice. She s taken great care of Sarge on multiple occasions now. I d only consider another sitter if she wasn t available.
Marshall M.
Got updates on my pup and got videos. My first time booking boarding with someone for a few days and I would honestly do it again! Thank you!
Jaime N.
Shannon was wonderful with my Mollie! Shannon went up and beyond to make Mollie feel at home. Definitely recommend her.
Christine H.
WaiYin is amazing! We left our dog, Dobby, with her for about a week. Dobby is usually very shy around new people, but he warmed up to her within just a couple of days, which really says a lot. WaiYin is incredibly patient and took such great care of him. I especially appreciated the frequent updates throughout the day. It gave me so much peace of mind knowing Dobby was in good hands. I would absolutely trust her with him again and highly recommend her!
Felicia K.
Thank you!
Lyssa G.
My dog enjoyed his time at Waverly's house! She took him on more fun excursions in a week than he does in a month with me. She kept me updated with lots of pictures and messages about how he was doing, and I could tell she really cared. The first thing my dog did when he ran into her house was steal her dinner right off the table. I felt so bad, but she was very kind about it.
Sarah M.
Highly recommend. Evident she truly loves and cares for dogs.
Kris D.
Randall was so great with Friday and communicative. He responds to messages quickly and also sends video updates. Friday had a great time and was even comfortable enough to be around another dog. (He s usually scared) It was great peace of mind knowing he was in good hands, highly recommend!
Teresa K.
Harper had the best time boarding with Shannon! She had lots of one on one time and was definitely spoiled. Shannon didn t seem to mind Harper s quirks (aka humping) either!
Lori J.
The best dog events in Palo Alto
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Pearson Arastradero Preserve
Are you and your pup in search of some fresh air and an adventure at the same time? The Pearson Arastradero Preserve is a lovely nature area with more than 10 miles of trails to explore, making it a favorite of the area's canines. The trails are remarkably well-maintained and highlight a lake and beautiful vistas of the Bay area. Take your leashed pets around the stunning preservation area for a bit of exercise and a slice of adventure. The preserve offers bathrooms, water, and benches to accommodate your visit. Come soak in the beauty where broadleaf evergreen forest and rolling savanna grassland meet!36
Hoover Park
Hoover Park is a 4.2-acre neighborhood park that is the perfect place to bring your pooch! The park offers grassy, wide-open spaces, paths to meander, picnic areas, and a creek to explore with your four-legged friend. There is even a fenced off-leash area for dogs to play and stretch their legs. Perfect on a hot summer day, the dog park area is fully shaded. It is, however, entirely dirt, so your pup may be a little less clean upon exiting the dog park. Be sure to check out the dry watercourse along the south side of the park. It was drained as a result of the drought in 1976 and boulders of various sizes sit in the once flowing bed.24
Baylands Nature Preserve
The 1,940-acre Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve is the largest tract of undisturbed marshland in the San Francisco Bay. This space offers 15-miles of trails through various freshwater and tidal habitats. Many know this preserve for some of the best bird watching on the west coast. It has a substantial resident bird population and is a major stopover for migratory shorebirds on the Pacific Flyway. Baylands Nature Preserve is also home to numerous species of plants and animals, including the salt marsh harvest mouse, grey fox, and the endangered Ridgway's Rail. Leashed dogs are welcome to explore the trails with you, but be sure to clean up after them!12
Poodle Day
Show your curly-haired canine some love! All puddle dogs are invited to come celebrate their springy selves at Poodle Day each September in nearby Carmel. The event is packed full of pooch fun, with many activities scheduled, and an area designated to off-leash play on the beach! There is even a Poodle Parade, just to get totally carried away in all of the poodle love. The best part about the whole day is that proceeds go to benefit Poodles in need through Norcal Poodle Rescue!
Dog Day of Summer
Beat the hot, Cali heat with your pupper at the Dog Day of Summer open house of fun! Pooches and their people are invited to come enjoy heaps of summer fun hosted by the Oshman Family Jewish Community Center. There will be a doggy costume contest, lots of fitness activities and demonstrations, and a giant section of fun for any kiddos that come along! The event is free and features raffle giveaways for attendees. So have some fun with your mutt in tow this August!
