Dog Boarding near Santa Barbara, CA
There are 26+ dog families near Santa Barbara, CA looking to exchange dog boarding favors
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Loving families available for dog sitting
Kooper
Santa Barbara, CABreed: Australian Labradoodle
Weight: 25 lbs
Age: 1 year old
Gender: Male
Let’s just say I call this Kooper’s house and I just live here. I am a single pawrent to two doodles. We have a beautiful safe large fenced yard and large home with plenty of room for everyone. Would love play dates with my babies and yours.
Max
Santa Barbara, CABreed: Miniature Poodle
Weight: 15 lbs
Age: 13 years old
Gender: Male
Palaka
Santa Barbara, CABreed: Wire hair Terrier mix
Weight: 20 lbs
Age: 8 years old
Gender: Male
Hi! I am Jordan (actually a certified dog trainer- www.sbdogs.com) and my doggy’s name is Palaka (which means snowball in Hawaiian). We rescued Palaka during covid and he has come to be a little angel! This is the most mellow dog I have ever had/worked with… he might be part sloth! Although, he loves his walks and the beach. He will give a quick hello to all dogs. He is a bit partial to smaller dogs but handles all with ease. He is an older man, so he stays pretty aloof and ignores high energy dogs. If they are in his grill, he will gently let them know he isn’t into it. He loves belly rubs and FOOD! He is VERY food motivated. He will shake, spin, kiss… and he will wait until released for his food.
Millie
Santa Barbara, CABreed: Jack Russell Terrier
Weight: 15 lbs
Age: 10 years old
Gender: Female
We live on the mesa and have two jack russells, Mabel and Millie.
Kona
Santa Barbara, CABreed: Border Collie
Weight: 25 lbs
Age: Puppy (less than 1 year old)
Gender: Male
Rosie
Santa Barbara, CABreed: Bernedoodle
Weight: 15 lbs
Age: Puppy (less than 1 year old)
Gender: Female
Shaggy
Santa Barbara, CABreed: Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Weight: 50 lbs
Age: 9 years old
Gender: Male
My dog is my favorite child lol. He is super sweet. And chilled. Could not ask for a better dog. My soul dog
Lola
Santa Barbara, CABreed: Siberian Husky
Weight: 100 lbs
Age: 17 years old
Gender: Female
Hi my name is Kolap, I’m a dog mama to Lola. She is about 11 years old and has hip joint problems. She is very slow and is not able to walk up stairs unless assisted by carrying under her tummy. She is the love of my life. Only I am able to really understand her needs because let’s be honest husky’s have their own mind and stubbornness. She is sassy at times but she will give you a funny look when she is unbothered. But overall so sweet and kind and old! She is gentle as a feather will never do anything to hurt anyone.
Kingsley
Santa Barbara, CABreed: Pug
Weight: 15 lbs
Age: 9 years old
Gender: Female
Hello, I have had Kingsley since she was just five weeks old and she is friendly with other dogs and kids and loves playing fetch. I have also fostered a couple dogs and took care of other dogs for people while they’re on vacation.
Winston
Santa Barbara, CABreed: Goldendoodle
Weight: 90 lbs
Age: 6 years old
Gender: Male
Merlin
Santa Barbara, CABreed: Bernedoodle
Weight: 65 lbs
Age: 1 year old
Gender: Male
Hi! Merlin is a wonderful dog. Still has some puppy in him, but he is so well behaved and is very eager to learn and listen. He loves LOVE.
GG
Santa Barbara, CABreed: Lab mix
Weight: 60 lbs
Age: 2 years old
Gender: Female
Hi! GG is about two- energetic and sweet natured. We live downtown- large fenced yard- but more importantly daily on or off leash runs! We would love to share dog care with you! We travel a lot over the summer. And we have plenty of room for your pup. We would love to host smaller dogs to see if we want to expand our family in that direction but more used to mid size.
Soopy
Santa Barbara, CABreed: Yorkshire Terrier
Weight: 5 lbs
Age: 3 years old
Gender: Male
Soopy is the sweetest, perfect not shedding at all, and 100 percent potty trained. He likes to play with a small dog as he’s only 8 lb.
Posie
Santa Barbara, CABreed: Mixed Breed
Weight: 65 lbs
Age: 6 years old
Gender: Female
Charlie
Santa Barbara, CABreed: Goldendoodle
Weight: 20 lbs
Age: 5 years old
Gender: Male
Charlie is a mini golden doodle who does not shed. He is neutered & was born in 2019. He weighs 24 lbs & is bell trained to go potty. He prefers to be anywhere you are because he has FOMO. If he sees the car door open he will surely hop in for a ride anywhere! He’s happiest with someone at home at all times but is an awesome dog for long car rides, boating & visiting friends/family too. He enjoys running or long walks in the morning & I take him out for short walks often throughout the day. He goes #2 once a day (on occasion twice). He eats kibble & is not given table food but will most certainly get on the table/counter/trash if left unattended with something yummy up there. He showers every week/ every other week because we like clean dogs & because sleeps at the foot of our bed. He’s a great travel companion so we don’t often need a dog sitter but we do leave town without him a few times a year. He’s great with babies, kids & senior citizens but does have a tendency to jump when he’s excited. He’s scared of cats & will freak out if he sees one. So a house with no cats is ideal. When he’s happy rolling around he can sometimes sound like “Chewbacca” & he is a bit mouthy at times when he communicates. He knows commands. Loves a tummy & chin rub. I do not ever have him off leash in public places.
Keeley
Santa Barbara, CABreed: Great Pyrenees
Weight: 105 lbs
Age: 2 years old
Gender: Female
Keeley is the sweetest gentle giant who loves attention. She is phenomenal with little kids. She loves to play with any size dog.
Bella
Santa Barbara, CABreed: MinPin Chihuahua Mix
Weight: 15 lbs
Age: 5 years old
Gender: Female
Reba & Amber
Santa Barbara, CABreed: Goldendoodle
Weight: 60 lbs
Age: 1 year old
Gender: Female
Breed: Goldendoodle
Weight: 60 lbs
Age: 1 year old
Gender: Female
Reba and Amber are sister and littermates. About 14 months old, they love to play Chuck-it at Ellings Park and the beach.
Jack
Santa Barbara, CABreed: Bernedoodle
Weight: 50 lbs
Age: 3 years old
Gender: Male
We are a dog loving family. We love to be outdoors and keeping busy. There are three dogs in our family - all mellow, loving and kind. We love walks and cuddles and meeting new friends!
Pixi & Pene
Santa Barbara, CABreed: Rat Terrier
Weight: 15 lbs
Age: 12 years old
Gender: Female
Breed: Boston Terrier
Weight: 15 lbs
Age: 1 year old
Gender: Female
Forrest
Santa Barbara, CABreed: Aussiedoodle
Weight: 50 lbs
Age: 5 years old
Gender: Male
Hello! Forrest is a sweet, silly boy. He gets along with all dogs. He plays hard but is not aggressive. He really loves his humans.
Jackson & Olympia
Santa Barbara, CABreed: Lagotto Romagnolo
Weight: 35 lbs
Age: 11 years old
Gender: Male
Breed: Lagotto Romagnolo
Weight: 30 lbs
Age: 14 years old
Gender: Female
Am new here. Love the idea of sharing care for our dogs where they will be part of the household. I have a full house but happy to help out where I can. Dogs go walking everyday, have play time, training, attention to personal needs and affection.
Mamba
Santa Barbara, CABreed: Miniature American Shepherd
Weight: 35 lbs
Age: 4 years old
Gender: Male
Biscuit
Santa Barbara, CABreed: Mixed Breed
Weight: 10 lbs
Age: 7 years old
Gender: Male
Transplants from Indiana enjoying the west coast! Excited to meet you and your pup!
Mobey & Ellie
Santa Barbara, CABreed: Labrador Retriever
Weight: 70 lbs
Age: 11 years old
Gender: Male
Breed: Chihuahua
Weight: 10 lbs
Age: 14 years old
Gender: Female
Indigo
Santa Barbara, CABreed: German Shepherd
Weight: 25 lbs
Age: Puppy (less than 1 year old)
Gender: Female
Indigo is a puppy we adopted in July of 2024 from a rescue organization. She is very sweet and well behaved for a puppy. She’s a Shepard mix.
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