The Best House Sitting Services
We graded 8 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 1,152 Google reviews of 8 top-rated house sitting services nationwide. Updated October 25, 2026.
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Best house sitting services for dog daycare
Clear ✕Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Dog daycare” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.
What customers said about dog daycare
Such a nice staff who you can tell really care about all the dogs. I always feel good when I drop my dog off and I know he’s safe and comfortable there. Highly recommend!
The staff really set this place apart. They’re kind, attentive, calm, and truly care for the pets. Within no time they all knew my pups name and they are so gentle with her. I’ve tried other places and my pup always came home shut down and anxious. Here she comes home relaxed and sleeps so good. Very happy I’ve…
I love JPM so much!!!! I’ve been with them for 6 years (since I adopted my son), and I’ve literally never had a single issue. (Ok the one thing is it smells truly awful, but what do you expect? I’m sure they do their best and if there were a way to make it not smell, they would do it.) Any time I’ve needed anything…
These guys are great! We had a short visit to Emeryville and they kept Casey for several daycare stays. We are so appreciative of all the support we received. ❣️
My energized puppy had such a great first visit he didn’t want to leave. I appreciated the open, clean space, and the staff were friendly and knowledgeable. I am SO happy I was referred to this place, and I would recommend Happy Hound to anyone who has a dog.
Wu-Sabi loves her times at Happy Hounds. Whether it’s just a day at “school” aka daycare, or a few days at “camp” aka boarding, she always comes home smiling and tuckered after lots of play time with her friends. Wu-Sabi is all smiles after a day at Happy Hound with all of her friends, both k9 and human!
Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100 and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of house sitting services).
| # | Company | Grade | Satis · Relia · Craft · Value · Momen · Track · Accou | ★ | Typical bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Petite Pet SittingBerkeley, CA | B 65 | BBBB–FC | 4.96 | — |
| 2 |  Citizen CanineBerkeley, CA | B 64 | AFBADAB | 4.92 | — |
| 3 |  Travelers Pet CareBerkeley, CA | B 63 | AADCCDC | 4.98 | — |
| 4 |  Crib Buddy MaidsBerkeley, CA | C 52 | DCABCCF | 4.71 | $173 |
| 5 |  Critter Pet CareBerkeley, CA | C 48 | CCDDBCA | 4.71 | — |
| 6 |  Red Rover Adventures In Pet CareBerkeley, CA | C 43 | CD–––FC | 5.00 | — |
| 7 |  Happy Hound Play & Daycare, Inc.Berkeley, CA | D 32 | FFCDFAA | 4.71 | — |
| 8 |  Just Pet MeBerkeley, CA | D 31 | FAFFABF | 4.48 | — |
What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
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All price verdicts left with reviews.
Price verdicts by year
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
How we grade
Satisfaction (35%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume.
Reliability (15%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months (fewer = better).
Craft & service (20%) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — net praise per review.
Value (10%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights.
Momentum (8%) — Last 12 months vs lifetime average — improving or slipping.
Track record (7%) — Review volume and years with reviews.
Accountability (5%) — Owner replies to 1–3★ reviews.