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Dog sitters in Santa Clarita — vetted, in-home, matched free.

Your dog stays home; a vetted, insured sitter comes to them. In-home overnight stays, drop-ins, and walks across the Santa Clarita Valley — matched to your dog and your dates, free for owners.

How it works

Step 1

Tell us the need

Fill the 2-minute form below: service, dates, your dog, your neighborhood.

Step 2

Meet your match

We send you vetted pros who fit your dog and your dates. Meet-and-greet first, always.

Step 3

Book direct

Book and pay the pro directly at their normal price. You pay DogMatched nothing.

Our vetting standard

  • Insured and/or bonded — required, no exceptions
  • Local recommendations and verified reviews checked
  • Meet-and-greet before any overnight stay
  • Vaccination records required for boarding
  • Your contact details are never shared without your OK

Real local prices (checked by us)

In-home overnight sitting

Local in-home overnight care — the sitter stays at your home — starts around $125 per night, from licensed, insured, bonded local pros.

Walks & drop-ins

Local walking packages run about $23–$27 per walk, and daycare days run about $35 half day / $50 full day with local providers.

Why in-home costs more

Your dog keeps their routine, their yard, and their smells — and your home isn't empty while you travel. It's the premium option, and for anxious dogs it's often the kindest one.

In-home sitting across the Santa Clarita Valley

In-home sitting is the option local owners ask us about most for anxious dogs, senior dogs, and multi-pet homes: no new environment, no kennel noise, no packing up your dog's whole life for a weekend. Local sitters on our list include licensed, bonded, and insured pros who do this full-time — including live-in care where the sitter stays at your home around the clock.

Every match starts with a meet-and-greet at your home, and every sitter is insured and/or bonded with recommendations checked. Your address and contact details are never shared until you say go.

Serving Santa Clarita, Valencia, Stevenson Ranch, Newhall, Saugus, Canyon Country, and Castaic — yes, sitters on our list cover Castaic and the canyon neighborhoods too. Dog happier somewhere new? See dog boarding instead.

Request your match

Free for owners. We reply from DogMatched — check your inbox (and spam folder, just in case).

Frequently asked questions

How much does a dog sitter cost in Santa Clarita?

In-home overnight sitting starts around $125 per night locally. Drop-in visits and walks are cheaper — local walking packages run about $23–$27 per walk. Boarding in a sitter's home is the budget option, typically $34–$62 per night.

What's the difference between in-home sitting and drop-in visits?

Overnight in-home sitting means the sitter stays at your home with your dog. Drop-ins are shorter scheduled visits — feeding, a walk, playtime, meds — for workdays or day trips. Tell us your dates and routine and we'll match the right format.

Are the sitters bonded and insured?

Yes — insured and/or bonded is a hard requirement for our list, along with checked local recommendations. That was the most common question owners in local groups asked sitters, so we made it the standard.

Do you have sitters in Castaic, Saugus, or Canyon Country?

Yes. Our list covers Santa Clarita, Valencia, Stevenson Ranch, Newhall, Saugus, Canyon Country, and Castaic. Put your neighborhood in the form so we match someone genuinely local to you.

My dog is anxious with strangers. Is in-home sitting a good fit?

It's usually the best fit — your dog stays in their own home and routine. The meet-and-greet happens at your home first, and honest notes about your dog's anxiety help us pick a sitter experienced with nervous dogs.

Can a sitter handle medications, cats, or other pets?

Many local sitters care for cats and other pets in the same home and can follow medication routines — list everything in the form (all pets, meds, quirks) and we'll match accordingly.

Trainers & sitters: get on the first vetted list

Our first Santa Clarita pros are being confirmed right now. If you're insured and local, join early — founding pros get the first matches. You pay only when a booking happens.

Email pros@dogmatched.com