🐕🦺 Dog Walking, Pet Sitting & Boarding in Lake Tahoe: Your Local Guide
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Helping Tahoe Dogs Have Great Adventures, Even When Their Humans Are Busy
Life in Lake Tahoe is pretty wonderful for dogs. Between forest trails, alpine lakes, snowy adventures, and endless places to sniff, there's always something exciting to explore.
But sometimes life gets busy. Maybe you're working a long day, heading out on the slopes, planning a weekend away, or visiting Tahoe and need someone to care for your dog while you explore.
Fortunately, our Tahoe–Truckee community is full of dog-loving people and businesses offering everything from neighborhood walks and outdoor adventures to pet sitting, daycare, and overnight boarding.
At Tahoe Dog Co., we love supporting the local people who help our dogs live their best mountain lives.
Here's our guide to local dog walking, pet sitting, and boarding services around Lake Tahoe and Truckee.
Dog Walking, Pet Sitting & Outdoor Adventures
The Dog Abides – Tahoe City & West Shore
Led by Scott Harris, The Dog Abides specializes in professional dog walking and outdoor adventures designed for active Tahoe dogs. From structured group hikes to longer excursions, Scott focuses on exercise, enrichment, and safe social experiences in the mountains. A great option for dogs who need more than a quick walk around the block.
📍 Tahoe City, West Shore, Alpine Meadows & Olympic Valley
🌐 The Dog Abides
Sierra Happy Tails – Tahoma
Agaa, the person behind Sierra Happy Tails, is one of our neighbors right here in Tahoma! We're always happy to highlight local dog lovers helping care for pups in our West Shore community. Reach out to Agaa directly to learn more about services, availability, and whether Sierra Happy Tails is the right fit for your dog.
📍 Tahoma, CA
📱 Instagram: @sierra_happy_tails
Ulli – Tahoma
Another wonderful neighbor in our little Tahoma community! Ulli is someone we'd love to help connect with fellow West Shore dog owners looking for local pet care. Sometimes the best resources are the dog-loving people right in our own neighborhoods.
📍 Tahoma, CA
📩 Message tahoedogco@gmail.com for Ulli's contact information.
Furball Friends Pet Care – Truckee
Furball Friends Pet Care is a Truckee-area pet care resource for dog owners looking for help with their furry family members. Connect directly through Instagram to learn more about current services, availability, and care options.
📍 Truckee, CA
📱 Instagram: @furball_friends_pet_care
Truckee Dog Sitter Brad – Truckee
Brad is another local dog sitter worth knowing about in the Truckee community. Whether you're planning time away or exploring options for regular pet care, reach out directly to discuss your dog's needs and Brad's availability.
📍 Truckee, CA
📱 Instagram: @truckeedogsitter
🐾 Sierra Pet Co. — Truckee & Donner Lake
Founded by Kyley, Sierra Pet Co. offers dog walking and pet sitting services in the Truckee and Donner Lake area. Whether your pup needs a walk while you're at work or loving care while you're away, Kyley helps keep local dogs happy, active, and well cared for. A wonderful resource for Truckee-area dog owners!
Dog Boarding, Daycare & Retreats
Sometimes our dogs need a place to spend the day or stay overnight. Fortunately, Tahoe has several options, from traditional pet lodges to smaller, home-style retreats.
Truckee-Tahoe Pet Lodge – Truckee
Truckee-Tahoe Pet Lodge offers all-suite dog boarding, doggie daycare, and professional grooming. Serving the Truckee community since 2010, the facility provides indoor and outdoor play opportunities, individual attention, and comfortable accommodations for dogs while their humans are away.
📍 10960 West River Street, Truckee, CA
🌐 Dog Boarding & Daycare
📞 (530) 582-7268
Tahoe Dog Retreat – South Lake Tahoe
Tahoe Dog Retreat offers a smaller, home-style alternative to traditional boarding. Dogs enjoy forest walks, backyard playtime, and comfortable indoor spaces in a thoughtfully managed environment. Services include daycare, overnight boarding, and Tahoe Adventure Days featuring longer outings on local trails.
📍 South Lake Tahoe, CA
🌐 Boarding, Daycare & Adventure Services
Tahoe Best Friends – South Lake Tahoe
Tahoe Best Friends provides cage-free dog daycare and overnight boarding in a social, homestyle environment. Dogs enjoy supervised play in indoor and outdoor spaces, with staff on-site around the clock. They also offer grooming services and temperament evaluations for dogs new to group care.
📍 2197 Ruth Avenue, South Lake Tahoe, CA
🌐 Dog Boarding | Dog Daycare
📞 (530) 542-2336
Professional Dog Mom – South Tahoe / Stateline
Professional Dog Mom offers day boarding, overnight boarding, and training at its South Tahoe facility. With an emphasis on enrichment, individualized care, and healthy routines, the team works to make time away from home comfortable and engaging for dogs. They also offer training programs for puppies and adult dogs.
📍 290 Kingsbury Grade, Stateline, NV
🌐 South Tahoe Boarding Services
📞 (775) 800-6710
Choosing the Right Care for Your Tahoe Dog
Every dog has different needs, and the best care option depends on your dog's personality, energy level, and comfort around other dogs.
For active dogs: Adventure walks and structured hikes can provide valuable exercise, enrichment, and opportunities to explore.
For dogs who prefer familiar surroundings: In-home pet sitting or individual walks may be a better fit, especially for older, shy, or less social dogs.
For social dogs: Daycare and group activities can offer opportunities for play and interaction when carefully supervised.
For overnight stays: Consider your dog's comfort with unfamiliar environments, other animals, and changes in routine. Some dogs thrive in group boarding settings, while others do better with individualized care.
Before booking, ask about supervision, group sizes, vaccination requirements, emergency procedures, and how the provider handles dogs with different temperaments or special needs.
And if you're visiting Tahoe, remember that holidays, ski weekends, and summer vacations can be especially busy. Planning ahead is always a good idea!
Looking for Dog Training in Lake Tahoe?
Sometimes the best adventure starts with building a few new skills.
Whether your dog needs help with recall, leash manners, confidence, or behavior challenges, our local training community has plenty to offer.
Check out our companion guide: Dog Training in Lake Tahoe & Truckee: Helping Tahoe Dogs Thrive.
A Note From Tahoe Dog Co.
We love celebrating the people and small businesses that make the Tahoe dog community special.
Tahoe Dog Co. has not personally worked with every provider featured here, and inclusion is not an endorsement or guarantee of services. We encourage dog owners to research providers, ask questions, confirm current services and availability, and choose the care that's right for their dog.
Happy Dogs, Happy Tahoe Adventures
Whether your dog is hiking through the forest with a new friend, enjoying a day of play, or curling up somewhere cozy while you're away, quality care helps make life in Tahoe even better.
Support our local dog-loving businesses, share your favorites, and help us celebrate the people who make this such a wonderful place to be a dog.
A Tahoe Dog isn't a breed. It's a lifestyle. 🐾