There are not enough words to recommend Liz and her team!…read more We looked at so many different doggy daycares and our fur baby never came out happy, just exhausted and we weren't sure about them and we found Dogs Abound and omg! Our pup gets waaaaay too excited even as we're driving up the street to drop off and he's always eager to get off the car and get to his puppy friends. It's a plus when Missy is there to welcome him! Missy is for sure one of his favorite people at Dogs Abound. Liz, Broke, Courtney and all of the Dogs Abound Team have been amazing with our pup and give this dog mum peace of mind that he's in great hands when I can't be with him. Every time I pick him up he's excited and happy and looks like he had a great day. Pic of my happy pup when I tell him we're going to see his FURiends

We began taking our puppy to Dogs Abound in April after a Zoom consultation with Courtney. I was a…read morelittle taken aback by Courtney who seemed a big standoff-ish during the chat but decided to give the place a shot... after all, I cared more about finding trainers who treated my puppy well more than treating me well. After the first visit, employee Matt said he wasn't sure if they could board our puppy until they knew he would do well with other dogs (totally understandable) but when I mentioned I wanted to do training sessions, he and Courtney got nice quickly and signed me up for everything! I really wanted my 4-month-old puppy to get out of his shell, gain confidence and make friends so I ended up paying for a 10-pack of training sessions. I also read the Yelp reviews here so decided it would work. The training sessions included a Zoom chat with the trainer, Vivien, after four classes. When it was time for our first Zoom chat, the trainer wasn't able to connect to a computer so she called me, which was understandable (happens to all of us, right?) I asked her if she could send me videos (since we didn't get a Zoom chat) of the lessons she was teaching my puppy so I could reinforce it at home and she agreed. A few days past and I didn't get anything so I texted her. I immediately received an email from Courtney telling me not to communicate to her trainer directly. Um ok? I told her Vivien told me she would send me videos because we didn't get our Zoom chat and asked how she would address the problem. Vivien ends up sending me a very lengthy email instead. Another four training sessions pass and we get another Zoom session with Vivien, which was actually helpful! I finally learned what my puppy was learning this whole time! After our final two training sessions, we get an email stating they will now charge $3 per day to feed your dog! WHAT? As though spending hundreds of dollars for training and care isn't enough, they want to profit off feeding your dog and charge more than the food itself? I immediately notified Dogs Abound I wouldn't be returning with my pup. After I canceled, my husband told me that one time when he picked up our dog, he heard one of the employees say to a dog "you little sh*t." Yup, you read that right. An employee called a dog "YOU LITTLE SH*T") I'm all about giving people the benefit of the doubt and like I said, I'd rather have them treat my puppy well than me. However, these greedy folks obviously lack any basic customer service skills. The terrible communication and more importantly, how they treat their clients (fur and human), shows they don't care. I'm also thrown off by the Yelp reviews. Maybe the employees have some hidden biases? We just transitioned to Dogtopia and we are SO MUCH HAPPIER at the level of communication, professionalism and honest love they show the dogs --which can be viewed via Webcam. (I once asked Courtney if she could send me a photo of my puppy and she said no). I suppose this is my lesson in giving people the benefit of the doubt! Not everyone deserves it! UPDATE: My husband saw the dog picked up by the owner after the employee called him a "little sh*t," but nice effort by the owner for trying to defend the verbal abuse of dogs. Good to know she isn't ashamed of acknowledging that she herself may verbally abuse her dogs from time to time.

We found All 4 Paws through a review on Nextdoor app and reached out to Alec & Krista via their…read morecontact form linked on IG. We got a text from them the next business day & scheduled a meet. We had been looking for a sitter/walker to handle our 2 high energy babies on the days I have to stay downtown all day. Our dogs met Alec and they were very happy. We felt comfortable allowing him in our home and to walk our pups. Our dogs do pull & take a while to settle, especially after being inside for a while, so we didn't want just anyone handling them. He provided photos and videos & great communication as to what happened and what they did during their time with him. We will be using them for all our doggy walk needs when mom is at work & they need a break. So happy to have found them!

Krista and Alec have been walking or running with our 2 dogs for over 6 months now and the thing I…read morevalue most about them is how RELIABLE and TRUSTWORTHY they are! I can feel confident that my two golden retrievers are in good hands when I am at work or on a trip. They care so much about each person and each pet and the quality of their service is far beyond what others offer. My dogs love the physical exercise but also the mental stimulation with playing games and learning tricks for treats! I highly recommend All 4 Paws Pet Concierge!

I took my three dogs Kaiser (1yr old German Shepherd), Maci (3 month old pit) and Nala (4Month old…read moreGerman Shepherd) to Fun For Dogs for Labor Day weekend when I was going to be out of town for 4 days. Overall, it was a great experience from start to finish! I would recommend to everyone who has social dogs who like to have fun and play with other dogs. Highlight: *All of their dogs are interacted with all day. The facility is at their home and they are always there. *All of their dogs sleep inside at night *Constant fun and play time with water on the hot days *They keep their yard, which is a good size, extremely clean *The inside of their home where dogs are allowed, is extremely clean *Great alternative to standard kennels where dogs are locked up the entire time they are borded *They went the extra mile in everything they did for me. My puppies were kept separate from the larger dogs, they included a suprise DVD with pictures and videos of my dogs from during their stay, and were extremely accomodating with drop off and pick up times! Overall, I will say that I was some what hesitant to board my dogs at someones home. I can say that it was the best decision I have ever made in terms of finding a boarding facility. My dogs had a great time, were worn out, and by the pictures and videos had an awesome time. I was also extremely happy that when I told them I had a 90lb, 1 year old German Shepherd, they did not say yes to boarding him right away. They wanted to meet him and complete a temperment test before they committed to taking him. This is great to me because i shows that they are selective with the dogs they take inorder to assure that it is a good enviroment with aggression free dogs. :)

We recently had to make the heartbreaking decision to rehome our beloved dog, Buster--a black and…read moretan hound born in 2021. After being in four different homes and going through multiple traumatic experiences with unleashed dogs, Buster needed a safe, stable environment and more specialized care than we could give. He also has food sensitivities and does best on a healthier, less processed diet. We've used Margale Pet Resort before for boarding and always had an amazing experience. Their team is incredibly professional, loving, and attentive. So when we needed help with Buster, we turned to them without hesitation--and they went above and beyond. Margale took him in, committed to getting him healthy, and will eventually find him a forever home where he can truly thrive. Margale is more than just a pet resort--they're true animal advocates. They care deeply about every dog they work with and treat them like family. We're so grateful for the compassion, expertise, and love they've shown Buster. If you're looking for a place that treats your dog with the same care you would, Margale is the place to go. We can't recommend them highly enough.

I have had many dogs both in California and out of state and have boarded them in several boarding…read morefacilities. This is absolutely the best place for your dog. The level of care and individual attention is above and beyond anywhere else I have experienced with my dogs. The facility is clean with lots of opportunity for dogs to have play time with other dogs as well as supervised individual outside time. There are professional trainers and training available for your puppy or dog if you would like that option. The entire staff is exceptional in their communication and willingness to help in any way they can. All in all for anyone who really cares about the well being of their dog while away this is the best place for them as well as ones own comfort level leaving them at a boarding facility. Therefore, I can not recommend Margale enough !

Very good Cody loves it…read moreThere happy positive and wonderful with the dogs 5 out of 5

My dog loves coming here! It is as close to being at home while it's is a professional and safe…read moreenvironment.

My senior and my young pup both enjoyed their thanksgiving stay. They each found their place in the…read morepack and came home tired.

Pets in Paradise has cared for our dog for 11 years. Eloise and her team have always gone above…read moreand beyond to make sure he is comfortable, cared for, and happy. It's such a relief knowing he's in such capable and loving hands whenever we travel. We couldn't be more grateful for the peace of mind they give us.

We adopted a 7-month-old, 45-pound Husky mix, and after my wife was pulled to the ground while…read morewalking her, we knew it was time to get some professional training. After reviewing all of the referrals provided by SPOT Rescue, we chose Kindred Spirits, and we're so glad we did. The experience was absolutely worth it. They didn't just train our teenage pup--they taught us how to work with her, communicate with her, and reinforce the right behaviors at home. Each week, we were given homework that helped us practice what we learned and prepare for the next class. In just six weeks, we've seen a huge difference in her behavior and in our confidence handling her. The best part is that they gave us the tools and knowledge to continue working with her long after the classes ended. We would highly recommend Kindred Spirits to anyone looking for dog training that really involves and educates the owners, too. Look at that eye contact.

We had a wonderful experience at Kindred Spirits Canine Education Center. Tanner made so much…read moreprogress over the six weeks of training, and we are so grateful for the support and guidance we received. Kate was an invaluable asset throughout the program. She gave clear examples, helped us understand the challenges that came up, and always approached training with such positivity and patience. She made it easy to ease into the process by providing supplemental reading and exercises that gave us the fundamental tools we needed to keep building Tanner's training at home. Every class was truly a joy. I loved watching the other dogs and owners succeed, and it was so encouraging to see major progress from each dog and their family. Tanner will absolutely be continuing his training with Kate. Karin was also such a pleasure to have in class, and we loved the adorable photos she took of all the pups. Everyone we met at Kindred Spirits was kind, understanding, and patient. Their ability to problem-solve, adjust, and customize each dog's training based on where they were at was incredible. We cannot recommend Kindred Spirits enough!

Our Cisco is a merle Corgi with penetrating  blue eyes and a happy disposition.  He spends most of…read morehis day herding us around the house, playing with a tennis ball and taking long walks at the park.  We were so glad to have Janean care for him during our recent extended vacation.  Within 5 minutes of meeting Janean you realise that this is a woman who really knows her dogs and provides a safe and quality home setting.  Thank you for providing great care for our boy.  Hope to see you again next year. Bill and Nancy Diamant, Seal Beach

I deleted my first review because the owner said they didn't know me. Janean and Bill Huston do…read moreknow me. I boarded my thoroughbred mare at their property in 2012/2013. They did not have a working horse trailer during a serious fire. They reached out to people on Facebook to come help evacuate. They withheld food from my horse. Any rain and it was impossible to get down the long dirt road to their property without a heavy duty truck. They would turn out their horses in the arena so if you wanted to ride, you were excited to put them away yourself. And finally when I had to euthanize my horse on the 9th of the month, they wanted payment for the entire month because I didn't give them 30 days notice.