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    Better K9 Pet Resort

    4.8 (82 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

    Services - Better K9 Pet Resort

    Dog boarding and training

    Private dog training

    Puppy socialization classes

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    Toby
    Jessica V.

    We love Better K9. We first found this business 10 years ago when it was Camp Ilene and we were looking for a dog trainer. Audrey helped us immensely with training our new (at the time) rescue dog Toby at the Riverside location. He want to daycare and boarding often throughout the years at the Corona location and loved it. The staff is kind and caring. We had to say goodbye to our Toby 5 months ago, but have a new puppy and look forward to eventually taking him to Better K9 too!

    I can't say enough about the life changing training Jack Reaver has provided for us and our dog Lilly. His home sessions with her and our 3 senior dogs changed chaos and aggression to peace and calm. Jack's knowledge and expertise in animal communication literally saved our pack! You will not be disappointed!

    Chillin at Doggy Day Care

    My girls Taz & Luna love coming here. They are always so well taken care of. It's great being able to get pictures and communicate with the staff while they are there. I highly recommend and all of the staff are amazing!!

    Danielle D.

    So pleased with my experience at this spot!!! The customer service and atmosphere was phenomenal. I seriously am looking forward to starting training my dog here and prior to visiting here, dog training was feeling like a task that was not going to be so pleasant. I'm looking forward to training my dog here and I'm so glad that I found this. I have been looking for so long to find training for my Husky and German Shepard puppy.

    The excitement of seeing your baby on their page !
    Yesenia S.

    I found better k9 on my social media and knew I wanted to try it out. I just rescued my baby Zara and was very nervous leaving her just anywhere. She's been going for day care for a few weeks now and recently did boarding for her first time. I've seen her progress and get more comfortable. She loves the staff and she's made a new friend. I can now drop her off feeling better knowing she's in good hands. This place has some awesome and friendly staff and would recommend

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    So friendly and sweet! We feel safe when we take our Baby there! She's well taken care of!

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    So thorough in the trial period and wonderful with my senior dog. Super kind and knowledgeable staff

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    We LOVE BetterK9!! Our boy enjoys his daycares and boardings not only to be among "his kind," but also to enjoy engaging with staff.

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    My dog absolutely loves Better K9 Pet Resort. Been going 2-3 times a week for a year now. Highly recommend

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    Very friendly people. Clean facility. Easy scheduling and the dogs love playing all day long!

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    My dog doesn't even look back when I bring him here! The brat runs in! Wiped out and happy whe he comes home. Super nice!!!!

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    Smart Parke

    3.3
    (34 reviews)

    Brought my three dogs here for an evaluation prior to boarding and we loved it! It's very clean and…read morethe staff was friendly and engaging. My neighbor referred me here, and her dog loves it! she gets excited when they pull into the parking lot Thanks Leia :)

    I rarely leave negative reviews, but I feel other pet owners deserve to know about our experience…read more Our pets are family--they're not "just dogs." This was the second time I boarded my dog at this facility, and unfortunately, both visits ended with her coming home sick. After her most recent stay, she developed kennel cough. After her first stay, she came home with kennel cough and an eye infection. While I understand that illnesses can occur in any boarding environment, having it happen both times is extremely concerning. Health Issues This was the second time I boarded my dog at this facility, and unfortunately, both visits ended with her coming home sick. After her most recent stay, she developed kennel cough. After her first stay, she came home with kennel cough and an eye infection. While I understand that illnesses can occur in any boarding environment, having it happen both times is extremely concerning. Care Instructions and Facility Handling I was also disappointed that Duchess's care instructions were not updated during check-in. She is no longer a puppy and no longer chews, yet her paperwork still reflected outdated information. Because of that, she wasn't given the blanket or bed that should have been placed on top of her cot. This should have been caught and corrected by the staff during the check-in process. (I was also told I was unable to leave her blanket and toy from home, which should have been communicated at the time of reservation.) While watching the facility cameras, I also saw another dog placed in Duchess's room for a period of time, although I was never given an explanation as to why. Later, I learned that Duchess had been moved out of her room around midnight because the room needed to be painted. I was never notified that she had been relocated, and I found that very concerning. Communication and Monitoring Concerns To make matters worse, I was unable to access the cameras during the night. Around 3:30 a.m., I became worried because I couldn't see Duchess and had no idea she had been moved. I called the facility, but no one answered. As a pet owner, that was incredibly stressful and upsetting. Customer Service and Response When I called after bringing Duchess home to discuss everything that had happened, I was shocked by the manager's response. Rather than showing concern or empathy, I was told, "Well, you signed a waiver." While I understand that boarding facilities require waivers, a waiver should never be used to dismiss a customer's legitimate concerns or excuse poor communication and preventable issues. That response left me feeling that Duchess's well-being--and my concerns as her owner--were not taken seriously. Overall Experience Any one of these issues might have been understandable on its own, but taken together, they reflect a lack of communication, attention to detail, and accountability. I understand that boarding facilities care for many dogs and that no facility can completely eliminate the risk of contagious illnesses. However, I do expect accurate records, clear communication, transparency when changes are made involving my dog's care, and compassionate customer service when concerns are raised. After two disappointing experiences and two hefty vet bills, I can no longer trust this facility with Duchess and will not be boarding her here again. I hope this review encourages the facility to make meaningful improvements so that other families--and their beloved pets--don't have a similar experience. Our pets can't tell us what happened while they were away, so trust and communication are everything!!

    Dog Den

    Dog Den

    4.9
    (185 reviews)

    We've had a wonderful experience with Dog Den for the past 2 years! Our Alaskan Klee Kai absolutely…read moreloves going there for daycare and always comes home happy, tired, and excited for her next visit. The facility is very clean, and it's clear that the staff genuinely care about every dog in their care. The trainers are kind, attentive, and treat each pup like family, which gives us so much peace of mind. Whenever we travel out of state, Dog Den is our first choice for boarding. We love that they provide cameras so we can check in on our fur baby. The staff keeps everything clean, changes the towels regularly, and makes sure she is comfortable and well cared for throughout her stay. On days when she just needs some extra playtime and socialization, daycare is the perfect place for her to have fun with other doggos. We also love the photos update that were given throughout the day. We highly recommend Dog Den to anyone looking for a safe, caring, and trustworthy place for their furry family member! Great job dog den team

    This daycare really impressed me with how professional and well-managed it is. They have both…read moreindoor and outdoor play areas for the dogs, and both spaces are quite large, so it doesn't feel crowded at all. The facility itself is very well equipped, with more than 100 rooms. They also have separate isolation rooms in case a dog gets sick, which helps prevent illnesses from spreading to other dogs. I thought that was a huge plus. All new dogs are required to provide vaccination records, and they also do about a 20-minute temperament assessment before joining. Based on each dog's personality, they arrange suitable playgroups instead of just mixing all the dogs together. The staff are also very professional and attentive. They keep daily records of each dog's eating habits and bathroom activity, which really gives owners extra peace of mind. Overall, it feels like a very responsible and well-organized place for dogs.

    Better K9 Pet Resort - pet_training - Updated August 2026

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