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Girls with goldendoodle
⭐ Rated 5 Stars by 200+ Happy Pups

Your Dog's
Home Away
From Home

Premium dog boarding, daycare, and grooming in Costa Mesa — where every pup is treated like family. No kennels, no cages. Just love.

200+
Happy Pups
5★
Average Rating
30+
Years Experience
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Environment
Home-based care
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Kids & family home
Drop-off date
Pick-up date
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Number of dogs

Tailored Care for Every Dog

Whether your pup needs overnight boarding, daily play, or a spa day — we've got them covered with personalized, attentive care.

Dogs greeting each other
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Overnight Boarding

Your dog sleeps in our home, not a kennel. Full run of the house, snuggles on the couch, and a proper bed — just like they have at home.

from $85 / night · add'l dog $75
  • Indoor home environment
  • Personalized feeding schedule
  • Evening and morning walks
  • Daily photo updates to you
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Doggy Daycare

Drop off in the morning, pick up in the afternoon. A full day of supervised play, socialization, and plenty of nap time.

from $85 / day
  • Supervised group play
  • Separate space for small dogs
  • Mid-day feeding included
  • Tired, happy pup guaranteed
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Dog Washing

Fresh, clean, and smelling great. Our bath service includes a full wash, blow dry, brush-out, and nail trim.

from $80 per wash
  • Premium shampoo & conditioner
  • Blow dry & brush-out
  • Nail trim included
  • Ear cleaning

Getting Started is Simple

From first inquiry to drop-off, we make it easy and stress-free for you and your dog.

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Book Online

Fill out our quick booking form with your dog's details, dates, and preferred service.

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Meet & Greet

You're welcome to do a meet & greet at Back Bay Dog Sitters's house so your pup can get comfortable before their stay.

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Drop Off

Bring your dog (and their favorite toy!). We'll handle the rest with plenty of love and care.

4
Daily Updates

We send you photo and message updates throughout the stay so you always know they're happy.

Loved by Dogs.
Trusted by Owners.

Don't take our word for it — here's what the families we care for have to say.

"Leaving our dog with Back Bay Dog Sitters is the only time I don't feel guilty going on vacation. They send photos every day and Biscuit always comes home exhausted and happy. Absolute 10/10."

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Jennifer L.
Overnight boarding · Biscuit, Golden Retriever

"We've tried other daycares but nothing compares to the personal attention here. Nate really knows dogs — you can tell they genuinely care about each one as an individual. Milo comes home happy every single time."

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Marcus T.
Doggy daycare · Milo, French Bulldog

"The dog wash service is a game changer. Daisy comes back looking and smelling amazing, and she's clearly happy when she's there — no stress at all. We're regulars for life."

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Sarah R.
Dog washing · Daisy, Cockapoo
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Book a Stay for Your Pup

Don't wait — book now and secure your dog's own fun vacation with a family that truly loves them.

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    Meet & Greet Dog owners are welcome to do a meet & greet at Back Bay Dog Sitters's house before their first stay.
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    Easy Payment Secure payments via Venmo (@nathan-doerschuk), Zelle, or cash.
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    Daily Photo Reports We send updates and photos every day so you can relax knowing your dog is thriving.
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    Flexible Cancellation Life happens. Cancel up to 48 hours in advance for a full refund.

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Girl kissing spaniel
Labradoodle playing with water
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Paula
Co-founder & Head of Care
Lifelong Animal Lover
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Nate
Co-founder & Operations
30+ Years with Dogs
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200+
Happy Pups
5★
Avg Rating
30+
Years Exp.

We Love Dogs Like They're Our Own

We do this for the pure love of dogs. There's nothing quite like having a happy pup in the house — and our kids make it even better. They're playful, gentle, and dogs absolutely love being around them. Growing up with dogs of all different breeds, I've always had a natural connection with them and a good sense of what they need to feel comfortable and at ease.

We keep our home small and intentional — every dog that stays with us gets real family time, not just a place to wait. That's the whole point.

Eastside Living magazine cover

As Featured In

Eastside Living Magazine

The Doerschuk family was featured in the December 2024 issue — "Meet The Doerschuk Family: Bonded by Culture and Canine Companions."

Pay Your Way

We accept all major payment methods for your convenience. Secure, simple, and hassle-free.

Venmo@nathan-doerschuk
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We'd Love to Meet Your Pup

Have questions before booking? Reach out any time — we usually respond within a few hours.

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Life at Back Bay

A Peek Into Their World

Dog at Back Bay sunset
Labradoodle playing with water
Dogs greeting each other
Girls with goldendoodle
Girl hugging golden retriever
Girls with two golden retrievers at the park