Briarcliff pet resort always goes above and beyond to provide the best care for your pets. We own a rescue that struggles with anxiety in new environments and the staff at briarcliff worked hard to find the best experience for him there. We got daily updates and kept in the loop as they made every effort possible to make him comfortable. Now he loves going there and sees it as an exciting and fun vacation read more

If you love your pet don't bring them here. If it costs more somewhere else, just go there instead. I Recommend Camp Bow Wow. My boston terrier was treated like a king there. This location is quite dingy. read more

My dog loves going to doggie daycare at Briarcliff and gets excited when I tell him he's going to "school". I've also used their in-house boarding, and it's a huge comfort knowing he's safe with people he knows and loves when I am away. Dave and Juliette are wonderful, knowledgeable, and truly care about the dogs. read more

Dave is an excellent instructor who puts hoomans at ease while they are learning positive reinforcement techniques with their pups. The facilities are terrific and varied depending on needs and weather. You can count on punctuality and friendliness! read more

The best Pet Resort our Dog loves it they taking such great care of the animals . I can highly recommend it

Briarcliff is a great place for dogs. My GSD is in the daycare every weekday and loves it! She comes home happy and tired. During the hot summer months, there is a pool for the dogs to play in and cool off, Dave taught her to swim. I've kenneled my dog here as well. It's been a good experience for my dog and me. I am confident in the care Briarcliff gives to my girl while I am away. I have used the training available there too. Dave has trained my dog to be confident and manageable and a good family member. I am pleased with the results. I did research other canine daycares and I found Briarcliff to offer the best for my dog at a great price. read more

I have a 14 month old goldendoodle named Jack and he loves going to Doggie Daycare at Briarcliff. I think that's an important sign when I have tried other places and he wasn't very happy. I get half a mile away and Jack gets so excited to see his friends and caretakers. Briarcliff staff has always been very professional and friendly. It's a clean and safe environment for the dogs. Jack is happy there and very active but he also gets rest time as well. Dave is a professional trainer and I've even had a private one on one lesson for Jack. I seen improvement within the same week as I practiced what I learned with him. I would highly recommend bringing your dogs the Briarcliff and even plan on future boarding with them as needed. read more

We are new the areaand found Briarcliff through an ad left at our vet office. We have two young terriers and naturally were nervous about sending them off to day care and boarding, but we were impressed at how meticulous the facility was regarding vaccinations and doing interviews for daycare. If you are looking for the floof and frills of the doggie daycare chains, BriarCliff is not it. The staff at BriarCliff is focused on the care and safety of the animals. My two dogs regularly visit daycare and the boarding facility. Every time I drop them off they are eager to jump out of the car, they are absolutely in love with the staff. When doing daycare we've done a few training session add ons, when boarding we also add a ranch walk or play time if it falls on a weekend when daycare is not open. The boarding staff is also really good at communicating via text on arrangements or updates needed. scheduling is also very easy as they offer an app to schedule services. Our pups love BriarCliff and we never worry if they are romping at daycare under Dave and teams' care or at the boarding facility with Juliet's team. Our experience with booking Boarding has been smooth, team member Mercedes has always been our point of contact staff and our dogs love her, they light up at every drop off when they see her. She even went the extra mile to give them extra attention on their first boarding experience and provide us with extra updates. I recommend visiting their website to learn more about the facility and scheduling an appt to visit the boarding facility and daycare. That's what we did prior to booking an interview for the pups. Some people might not like having to schedule, but like I said, the focus is on the care and safety of the animals. since our pets regularly board there, we appreciate your consideration to keeping all the boarding and daycare residents safe! :) If we could have a wish list we would ask for A little doggie daycare bus pick up. The dream! haha Thanks again BriarCliff team! read more

We desperately needed to board my deceased mother's cat for a few days....Juliet was so so helpful throughout our family's trying time.

I absolutely love this place! I was in a panic the day before I had to leave for a trip (bad planning on my part) and found Briarcliff. I called them first thing in the morning and Juliette was so helpful! I was able to create an account online and upload all of my dogs records, it was super quick and easy to confirm an appointment date with them. My dog stayed for 4 nights and got to enjoy two pet and plays! Let me tell you how excited we all were to receive pictures and videos of Leopold while we were on our trip. You could definitely tell he was so happy and the person recording was running back and forth with him! It was so sweet. I'm so glad I found this gem, we have already booked another stay for next month and I couldn't imagine using anyone else. read more

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We are thankful for finding Briarcliff Pet Resort! They are very professional and really seem to care about the dogs. I love how they send pictures and videos throughout the day. I would definitely recommend Briarcliff to anyone looking for a doggie daycare they can trust! read more

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I think $3000 is a bit much for their board and train, based on the results. Also, my pup had severe reaction to a bee sting or bug bite (we don't know exactly what happened) while she was in their care, they asked me to pick her up instead of taking her immediately to a vet. read more

They said on the phone they no longer accept Great Danes for boarding. I'm very disappointed in this breed prejudice. No rationale was offered. read more

I boarded my 2 pets for 5 days and Mercedes, along with her team, sent pictures and videos of their well-being daily! It's my 1st time leaving my babies for such a long time and I was kinda' scared. But when I came back, I seen my babies reactions and they really did love it there. I highly recommend this facility and consider using it upon your pets next boarding. Thank you Mercedes, on behalf of my kiddies, and me for your hospitality and great work! Until next time. read more

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Let me start off by saying that Juliet was extremely helpful and did her best to accommodate me with my late flight arrival which many places wouldn't. She is an extremely friendly woman and from what I can tell, she's pleasant. With that being said, this place gets 1 star. I picked up my dog who had a weird chemical smell on him almost like pine-sol which I can excuse because perhaps that's them keeping the place clean but I can't help but think my dog got ahold of it because he spent the next 28 hours vomiting yellow foam and pooping red diarrhea. He was MISERABLE. He stayed with them for 5 days so they were undoubtedly responsible for what happened. I boarded him there three times but last time was indeed the last. Risk it if you will. read more

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I boarded two of my dogs with Briarcliff for a week while my family was on vacation. I was told that pick-up would be by 12 on Monday, because they were closed on Sunday. My wife took off work early to be there, and called on the way in to let them know she was on her way. They told her that since she wasn't there by 11:30 (???), she could not pick up until 2, and we would be charged another day. I decided to take off work early and pick up the dogs myself at 2 to discuss the issue personally. The girl denied telling my wife 11:30, and said that she just didn't show up (???). When my dogs were brought out, I noticed that my lab looked thinner. The girl then gave me the bag of food that I had left for them (which was just a bit more than the dogs should have eaten that week), ...it was half full. Poor service, poor care. I do not recommend. read more

Briarcliff is our Sophie's home away from home. Both Juliett and Mercedes love and take care of Sophie like she was theirs. No worries boarding Sophie for one day or 4. I highly recommend Briarcliff to anyone who feels their pet is more than a pet but a family member. read more

I love and heartily recommend Briarcliff Pet Resort if you are looking for not just a kennel for your pets but truly loving, caring, happy people that really love the animals in their care, truly like they would treat your own pets. My wife and I care very deeply for our pets and we wouldn't let just any kennel take care of them. Briarcliff is the cream of the crop. They offer extra services like "cuddle time" Where they spend one on one time, playing with and loving on your pet. Then they send you pictures of the cuddle time with your pet. I could tell that our dog was loving every second of it. They are very careful about food, water, medications... we've used them for ten years and if we're looking to kennel our dogs I'd kennel them at Briarcliff- no question in my mind. Reasonable rates, too! read more

Beware Beware Be very aware When your pets are your family you can never be to cautious! I can't tell you how many Red Flags came up when we did a unexpected visit to this facility We were greeted at the door and the front door immediately closed behind the person and we were asked about our pet never allowed inside Told they don't take pets younger then 6mos or older then 10 why ? my thought is cause they corral and possibly Mistreat your pet, never got an explanation so I guess we will never know. I say beware of a facility that doesn't welcome you in to begin with read more

Best Place to have your Pets that are your Family when you have to go away. I would not put my Doggies anywhere else. read more

Love this place. We take our pup there at least once a week and she loves it!! The socialization aspect of it great for our pup. The prices are very reasonable, the staff/management is awesome. Would and do recommend it to anyone with a dog. read more

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We do the doggy daycare club with Dave! It works perfectly with our schedule. The hours are amazing especially if you have to go to work early. Our dog is very well taken care of and comes home thoroughly exhausted. We've gone to other spots in the area for a daycare and find the price to be extremely competitive if not one of the best in the valley. Dave will do an assessment with your dog to make sure the temperament of your dog matches with the pack which is great for peace of mind. read more

Waste of money - I recently moved to Menifee and have been looking for a place for my 11-month golden retriever puppy to socialize and play with other dogs. I was instantly excited by Briarcliff's positive yelp reviews, "luxury" amenities, etc. but was extremely disappointed when visiting. I was told that I would have to pay a $30 interview deposit (so Dave the trainer could test my dog's temperment), and that the $30 could later be applied to boarding services - ok whatever. I took my dog in 101-degree weather and was told to wait outside and sign a clipboard while Dave took my dog into a room alone for 10 minutes. I was not allowed to see the interview process. He came back and said my dog passed. When I asked to look over the fence to see the facilities, the fence was too high to see over (I even tried standing on a rock) and instead, Dave steered me away and explained the facilities inside to me. Why couldn't he just let me in to walk around and tour to see what I would be paying for? And allow me to see where my dog would potentially be staying overnight alone for the first time? He also said they might have to cancel their weekly training classes due to no air conditioning in the facility. I am not sure Dave, or this facility, is someone I would completely trust my dog with, therefore I will not be taking my dog here any time soon. Enjoy my $30, Briarcliff read more

I highly recommend Briar Cliff Pet Resort! We've been taking our dog to Dave for almost a year and our dog loves it! Bentley gets the interaction and play time he needs with the other dogs. We've also took Bentley to the beginning obedience training and Dave did great with a "spirited" dog We truly appreciate everything Briar Cliff does to ensure our dog has a great time in a safe environment and we will continue using them in the future. read more

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Took my Golden Retriever puppy to Briarcliff for 6 days while we went on vacation on the advice of a friend. It bothered me they would not allow me in to view their facilities, but went along due to my friends advice. While he was there I called to inquire on how things were going since they do not have web cams. I was told by Dave my puppy tried to "kill" another dog, twice (Really, a GR puppy?) and because of this not allowed to play (kept in a crate). My puppy is high energy. He also said when he opened the crate door my puppy "charged out of the crate and almost broke my leg, so I slammed the door in his face to teach him a lesson". Really? He told me this and repeated it in a text (I have the text). After this I took my puppy to a couple of well known trainers to assess his temperament. They said they saw no signs of aggression. He recently stayed at Wags and Wiggles for a week, and they said he was fine. They have webcams so I watched from out of town frequently. I believe they do not know what they are doing, don't supervise or take care of their dogs, and mistreat some of them. Do not take your dog there! read more

I was in SoCal visiting friends for the weekend. My aunt dropped off my dog at Briar Cliff Pet Resort. We were lured by all the amenities this place has. This place mentions luxury rooms but there are no beds in the rooms. The dogs here are kept in kennels almost 24 hours a day. They reek of chorine and are not fully dry when the pet enters. My dog licked whatever cleaner was still lingering. My dog was throwing up the whole night Since I picked her up. The throw up was yellow foam and my dog reeked of cleaner. When it was time for pick up I noticed the pet handlers take them out for 1 minute and snap a quick picture to send to their owner. Then they put them back inside. This is alarming since they advertise outdoor play time. They also have kennels outside but the dogs never leave them. The "luxury rooms" they stay in are so hot and poorly ventilated. When I ventured off on my own to see the facilities I saw Clorox right outside the dogs kennel. Note the dog in the picture is not my pet but it should give you an idea on how little they care. The dogs face says it all. During my walk around of the facility I ran into an employee and they told me they were also not happy on how the owners run the place. The employee let me know they found a DEAD DOG once! The employee let me know the dogs here are kept in the dark most of the time and are also alone most of the time during their stay. Last thing I noticed was another employee take a dog outside to go potty and the dog was racing to use the restroom. The dog was urinating for almost two minutes. This shows a lack of attention. These poor dogs must be forced to hold their bladder for hours on end.I will be reporting this place to the BBB. To say I don't recommend this place is an understatement. read more

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We absolutely love brining our boys here! We have a 1 year old GSP and 2 year old Vizsla. Both extremely active and needy dogs that always come back home exhausted. First brought our guys here for boarding at the château while we went camping. Loved getting checkin videos of them while we were away. Definitely put any worries I had to ease seeing how much fun they were having with all of their new pals there! Now I bring them to daycare about 1-2xs per week so they can burn off all of the extra energy they have and interact with other pups. Dave is so great with our pups! I fully recommend this place for your pup daycare/boarding + training needs! read more

After a couple years of wanting to attend Val's handling seminar, I finally got a chance this past February at Briar Cliff Pet Resort. Briar Cliff Pet Resort's facility was so impressive - So much green, fresh land and lots of clean space. The heat-controlled building where the handling seminar occurred (which also serves as the resort's play area too) was also large, clean, and enjoyed by the handling seminar attendees and their dogs. Hospitality by the staff and Val was welcoming, supportive, and helpful to our group's needs and questions. The team really knows dogs. I'd recommend having your pet stay, get groomed, trained or showed by them. Val's expertise shared during her handling seminar was phenomenally helpful to all participants. Personally, I appreciated the expert refresher on handing foundations, learning the ever slightest variations for different breeds, dogs, and handlers, as well as stories from Val's long and successful career in AKC shows. Additionally, the group that Val attracted had very friendly and eager to learn and improve attendees. All participants walked away happy and progressed with their dog. read more

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Gorgeous facility with very knowledgeable staff. I participated in a two day handling seminar and was blown away with the expertise that was shared. I recommend them for any of your dog needs whether it be Grooming, Boarding, Training or Showing. read more

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This place is AMAZING not only are they so nice but my dogs love it there! They are always so well cared for and loved like my dogs are their own. My favorite thing about this facility is that they are a no crate kennel. Highly recommend this place! We will forever board! read more

Briarcliff Pet Resort is absolutely AMAZING. I have been bringing my puppy there for 3 months. I am so glad I found a pet resort offering in-house boarding that is kennel-free. When I am traveling for work, I know my puppy is in good hands with Dave and his team. I look forward to receiving my daily video of my puppy playing with other dogs. I know he is enjoying himself. I know he is being taken care of and loved as much as he is at home. I highly recommend Briarcliff. Thank you Dave and team for taking care of my boy while I am traveling for work. We love you guys!!! read more

I've left many of my dogs at Briar Cliff (of different ages and breeds) and they've all Come back happy, healthy and in good weight and condition. What really tells me they like it is that when we drive up they can't wait to go in and see their friends. It is a LONG drive for me to get there but worth the traffic. read more

Briarcliff Pet Resort and ALL of its employees are amazing!!! We originally brought our dogs, Ella and Gunnar to be boarded at Briarcliff. We were immediately greeted by very professional and friendly staff members. Our dogs had a great time at the boarding location. Very quickly we enrolled our pups into doggy daycare at the Briarcliff Chateau. Mr. Dave gave me a tour of the facility which was far nicer than I expected. The dogs get to rest on couches inside the house during nap time and play outside in spacious play area with dog pools, agility playscapes, toys, and fun for all pups. Our dogs love going to daycare and we are so thankful for Briarcliff!!!! read more

So I brought my dog to Briarcliff pet resort about 3 years ago for the first time . He had a great time I was very happy with their services everybody there said they loved my dog. A year after that I took them again and same experience . I am a Disabled Proud Marine And my dog is a Marine Corps dog and has been a godsend to me. Nobody told me anything different. Now I call up and make a reservation and I get a call back from the manager Juliet and she tells me that the last time I brought my dog about 2 years ago she said that my dog was growling at certain attendants and not being cooperative. I never heard anything about this when I took my dog 2 years ago .Nobody said anything. Looking back in hindsight, When my dog came home he was acting a little skittish. I I don't know what they did to him. Yes they send out videos and everything looks fun but you really don't know what they're doing with your dog and they are a little secretive. What this lets me know is that they don't have the right people working there and I am glad that Juliet called me and let me know because I do not want to take my dog somewhere that they do not know how to handle dogs . My dog would not hurt a fly and I have had him for 4 years and he has never growled at anybody or anything. Also, if I read some of the other negative reviews they say the same thing that I was thinking post covid, They make you bring your dog to the front they go inside you don't really know what they're doing with your dog after they go inside the doors. Anyway I definitely would not refer Briarcliff to anybody anymore because I obviously have no confidence in their services and I appreciate them letting me know. There are many other options out there and if you love your animal I would do a little more research. read more

Briarcliff is the best place to take your dogs! We have been taking our dog Bentley since he was a little puppy. He is so excited every time he can go and hang out with his friends at the daycare. He has also stayed over at Chateau Briarcliff when we have been out of town. Dave is amazing with the dogs and is so good at training and working with them. Now our new dog Cooper is going as well and is already enjoying himself. Would highly recommend Briarcliff if interested in boarding, training or doggie daycare. Your pet will thank you for it!! read more

We have been taking our 2 dogs to briar Cliff on a regular basis for the last 2 years and could not choose a better place to care for them while we are away! The staff is always so kind and accommodating to our schedule. We have high energy dogs & know they are being played with and well taken care of. The boys know exactly where they are and are ready to play when we pull into the driveway. Thank you briar Cliff, we love you! read more

I attended a handling seminar with my dog at Briar Cliff last weekend. When I saw this place for the first time, I was amazed at how much land there is! The facility is beautiful and clean and the dogs have lots of room. The staff are friendly, helpful, and extremely dog-knowledgeable. They even offer a luxury boarding service where the dogs stay in a beautiful home on the property - they can hang out on the sofa and watch TV! I would feel very comfortable boarding my pets there. read more

I absolutely love this place! My wife and I always feel comfortable leaving our 2 crazy dogs at Briarcliff. We know they get plenty of play time while being in a safe and loving environment. They also have amazing boarding. We left our guys there a few months ago for about a week and will definitely be leaving them here again when we vacation. Strongly recommend! read more

The staff is very kind and seem to be very conscious of dogs have all their vaccines as you need to bring proof. However, 2 of the 3 times we've boarded here, my dogs ended really sick. What makes me upset is that when I call to notify them, I'm given an answer of well there's nothing here. My dogs are home full time. We don't go to dog parks etc. there's no other place to get sick and they both have been sick since we picked them up. We're going on a full week. I wasn't expecting a refund or anything. It was more of an FYI call so they can hopefully do a better job of cleaning etc. but no, there was absolute no care or concern or acknowledged of the high likelihood that it came from their facility. There was only denial. We'll likely not use this place ever again. read more

I have used Briarcliff Pet Resort several times. My dog loves being here, and loves all the staff. I love the Pet n Play updates, and the pictures! I will use this business again! read more

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