Trusted Award-Winning Pet Sitting and Dog Walking in North San Diego County

Personalized care, daily updates, and peace of mind from a sitter you can count on.

We’ll take the leash. You go take on life.

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We proudly serve pets in North County San Diego, including Encinitas, Olivenhain, Leucadia, Cardiff, Rancho Santa Fe, La Costa, Solana Beach, and San Elijo Hills.

We proudly serve pets in North County San Diego, including Encinitas, Olivenhain, Leucadia, Cardiff, Rancho Santa Fe, La Costa, Solana Beach, and San Elijo Hills.       We proudly serve pets in North County San Diego, including Encinitas, Olivenhain, Leucadia, Cardiff, Rancho Santa Fe, La Costa, Solana Beach, and San Elijo Hills.      

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Our Dog Walking and Pet Sitting Services

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Dog Walking

Regular daily or weekly dog walking schedule customized to your needs.

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Pet Sitting Visits

Walks, playtime, feeding, litter box scooping, medication admin and mail retrieval all included.

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Overnight Care

Your Pet Sitter stays overnight in the comfort of your own home, for a minimum 12 hour period.

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Live-In service

The ultimate in concierge pet pampering with the sitter living in your home up to 24 hours. 

Find out if you’re in our area and which service is best for your pet

Who we Help

The Professional

Focus at work. Relax at home.

It’s hard to be productive when you’re worried about separation anxiety or chewed baseboards. We provide the mid-day relief your dog needs so you can stay “in the zone.”

The Plan: 30-90 minute High Energy Walks, GPS-tracked updates, and home essentials like package retrieval.

The Win: A promotion-ready workday and a calm, tired dog waiting for you.

The Vacationer

Stop worrying. Start wandering.

Don’t let “pet-parent guilt” ruin the trip you’ve saved for all year. We eliminate the anxiety of travel so you can finally unplug and be present with your family.

The Plan: Professional in-home care that keeps your pet’s routine (and your peace of mind) intact.

The Win: Return home refreshed, not stressed.

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Pet Sitting Service in North County San Diego, CA

For over 30 years, we’ve cared for pets as if they were our own, from senior dogs who need extra snuggles and care to playful puppies who can’t wait for their walks.

Claws and Paws Pet Sitting Service gets how stressful it is to leave your furry family behind. They know every animal has its own quirks- maybe Max likes his belly rubbed exactly three times before breakfast or Luna only drinks from the kitchen faucet.

Our team is made up of true animal lovers who are trained in Pet First Aid & CPR, fully licensed and insured, so you never have to worry about safety or reliability. With real-time updates through an online portal (complete with photos) and GPS tracking for every visit, you get total peace of mind knowing your pets are happy at home.

We believe pet care should never feel cold or rushed. You get a personal, loving touch- someone who knows your pets by name and treats them like their own. Unlike the kid next door or a random sitter from a big app, our team is dependable, accountable, and always puts your pets’ happiness and safety first. With us, you never have to wonder if someone actually showed up or if your pets are getting the care they deserve.

Why Choose Claws and Paws Pet Sitting Service in Encinitas?

Award Winning

Voted Best Dog Walking Service 2016 – 2021 by Ranch & Coast Magazine Readers, and Best Of Homeguide 2018.

GPS Tracking

Our app allows you to track where we walk your pet, for how long and you’ll get a report card after each service with details and pictures

Online Booking

Easy to start a private online client portal to facilitate booking, get confirmations, communication from your sitter and pay invoices!

Insured and Certified

Licensed, Fully Insured, Pet First Aid & CPR

Our North County San Diego service areas

We provide services in homes in the Encinitas area, including the neighborhoods of Leucadia, Olivenhain, Cardiff, La Costa, Rancho Santa Fe, Solana Beach, San Elijo Hills & Lake San Marcos.

We provide Weekly Dog Walks, Pet Visits, Overnights, and Live-in Service daily, and offer these and Wedding Attendant services to those on vacation here in our area. If you’d like to see if we service your location, check out our Service Area page or contact us directly at 858 692 7448 or schedule a call.

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What your North County San Diego Neighbors are saying

“Andrea always brightens my day and Mikey loves her positive charm and encouraging warmth.”

Ann T.

“ Very kind dog walkers, my dogs got used to them right away.”

Jenny G.

“Thank you for being so amazing with all of our puppies. I love that we do not have to think about once we leave and how all the puppies will be OK!“

- Lisa M.

“Thanks so much, Dave! You are so great with my dogs. They definitely need the exercise.”

- Vicki A.

“Dave is wonderful with Mikey. He is gentle and patient with my old boy. He is also professional and friendly with people!!”

- Ann T.