Dog Balancing Hotel

★ 5.0 · 13 Google reviews·Boarding facility·Oakland, CA
Dog Balancing Hotel, Oakland
Boarding
Dogs Away score9.6 /10Exceptional · 13 reviews · top 17% in San Francisco
Sources
Behind the 9.6
Reviews read
13 on Google
Average stars
5.00 ★
Rank
#23 of 156 in San Francisco
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Policies published1 of 27From their website, 2026-10-19

Dog Balancing Hotel is a boarding facility in Oakland, CA, offering boarding. It scores 9.6/10 (exceptional) from 13 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars — #23 of 156 in San Francisco. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 1.

Key facts

Services
Boarding
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
Not published
Daycare rate
Not published
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in San Francisco
#23 of 156
Google rating
★5.0 (13)
From downtown
14.5 mi
Neighborhood
Las Palmas
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

1/27

1 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-10-19. Open a policy to see their exact words.

Operations1 of 21 published
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Every dog enjoys a spacious, cozy crate in our climate-controlled facility, ensuring maximum comfort.”dogbalancing.com/
Show 26 policies not published on their website
Vaccinations requiredNot published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot published on their website
Vaccination recordsNot published on their website
Staff on site overnightNot published on their website
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Staff certificationNot published on their website
Play modelNot published on their website
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
HousingNot published on their website
Outdoor accessNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesNot published on their website
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationNot published on their website
FeedingNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingNot published on their website

Policies change, so confirm anything that matters when you book. Items marked “described by reviewers” come from customers, not from the facility.

Score & reviews

9.6ExceptionalDogs Away score
5 ★13
4 ★0
3 ★0
2 ★0
1 ★0
★ 5.00Google average
13reviews behind the score
★ 4.71San Francisco average

Higher is better. A score backed by more reviews is more reliable. Read the reviews on Google Maps. Data as of July–October 2026.

What reviewers mention most

dog boarding 5attentive staff 2dog training 2

Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.

Hours

Mon
8 AM–5 PM
Tue
8 AM–5 PM
Wed
8 AM–5 PM
Thu
8 AM–5 PM
Fri
8 AM–5 PM
Sat
8 AM–5 PM
Sun
8 AM–5 PM

From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.

Location

2351 103rd Ave, Oakland, CA 94605

14.5 miles from downtown San Francisco · Las Palmas · Get directions

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Dog Balancing Hotel

What services does Dog Balancing Hotel offer?
Dog Balancing Hotel is listed as a kennel in Oakland, CA, offering boarding.
How much does Dog Balancing Hotel charge?
We did not find a published rate on Dog Balancing Hotel's website when we checked it (2026-10-19); call the facility for pricing. For reference, the San Francisco median published boarding rate is $85/night across 45 facilities.
Is someone on site overnight at Dog Balancing Hotel?
Dog Balancing Hotel's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-10-19). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does Dog Balancing Hotel compare with other San Francisco facilities?
It ranks #23 of 156 in the San Francisco index by Dogs Away score (9.6/10, exceptional), based on 13 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars.

Cite this record

Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:

Dog Balancing Hotel, Oakland, CA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-19. https://dogsaway.co/san-francisco-ca/dog-balancing-hotel/
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