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    Epic Dog Academy

    4.3 (164 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Services - Epic Dog Academy

    Dog boarding and training

    Bath and groom only

    Pet boarding

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    Pet haircut

    Private dog training

    Puppy socialization classes

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    Nacho home and tired from all the hard work at training.
    Jeline C.

    Above amazing dog training! If you want a dog that is trained and no dilly-dallying to get there VINCE is the trainer you NEED! I personally am a certified dog trainer for a large pet store and while they are amazing for the basics I wanted a more expert opinion when it comes to more extensive dog training. I have a 4 year old Maltese who I've self trained as a a psychiatric service dog. Nacho is wonderful very well mannered, but has always had a bit of his own anxiety. Since I'm up to date on lots of training methods and I wanted his advice personally, he agreed to doing a private session with me. I brought everything for the session, his fancy FI dog collar that tracks him, his working vest, short lead, distance lead, his e-collar and of course treats. I told him that the e collar training I've done with him is modified as I don't have one that shocks only noise and vibration. He said while he gets results almost immediate with a classic e-collar conditioning, he is willing to do whatever I am most comfortable with. Nacho has off leash recall but only conditioned with the vibration, and because he's only 7 pounds and I got the most lightweight vibration collar I modified it to be on the back of his harness which works perfect. Again Vince will only do whatever you're comfortable with and better yet he'll explain the reasoning of how each training tool is used and why it works. While I know Vince could have gotten my dog to do 4x as many commands in the time frame that we spent working, it was more important for me to learn what he was preaching and my god was it amazing! Everything started to click and make sense which gave me so much more confidence in myself and my boy Nacho. I can tell he has had many years of experience and if I ever have any more concerns or questions I will happily put money down to see him again. Any dogs that I come across that need behavioral help will be going his way. While it can be pricey it is so worth it! Take the time to get his advice and opinion it's well worth it! Thanks again Vince for helping me with Nacho! We appreciate it immensely!

    Rosa G.

    Our dog Chicharrón did training with Epic in Summer 2023 and has been a worthwhile investment. With the staff's help, we were able understand our dog's behaviours while working on his obedience. Our dog did the 3 week training (2 weeks, and then 1 week after 4-6 months). I saw Epic not only as a means to "train our dog" but also as a life time resource that would help address any concerns. Aside from the training program, we attended over 10 group classes and had a home visit. Attending group class is where we saw the most progress. Since Chicharrón is a Doberman, our concern was with ability to regain his attention when on high alert and uneasiness in busy environments. Through this training and our commitment with working with him, Chicharrón has been able to go trick or treating, family trips to Big-Bear, and is able to play with other dogs at the park. Initially, we used to use the collar on a daily basis, now we use mainly on walks (1.5 year progress). Chicharron is still a large dog, so we still take precautions with new environments and introductions, but this program provided us with a strong foundation and feel comfortable reaching out for help.

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    Coren d.

    The training journey was bumpy , however Vincent and the trainers are a phone call away! I truly appreciate the guidance from Vincent at the biweekly park sessions and the attention given not only our fur babies but to us the owners! It's Hard work to stay consistent but the payoff is worth it!!! Archer was definitely a defiant old pup set in his way. Far from being well behaved. This 2 year journey has allowed us to trust him in more ways than ever before. Thank to the EDA trainers and Vincent for giving us the tools to better owners and the expectation of the hard work for a well behaved Dog! If you're on the fence about paying that large amount of $$$ I would say it's definitely worth the investment and headaches! We are forever grateful to EDA

    I have been going to Epic Dog Academy for about two years now, with their best groomer Katy!! I drive 30 minutes from Escondido just to see her. Both of my dogs are extremely anxious and hard to work with, & haven't done well with any other groomer aside from Katy. They love her & she loves them. On top of that, my babies always come out looking and smelling great. Couldn't recommend them enough!!

    I want to start off by saying this place is truly a gem. The owners, staff are truly amazing! We adopted our Bowie girl from the pound when she was about 4 weeks old. We had no idea what she was until we did the DNA test. She is a GS/pit mix. I never had any experience with a GS working line breed before. The first 8 months with her were met with so many tears and sleepless nights. I truly didn't think I could do it anymore. I looked up dog training and called a few. Epic was the only one who got us set up right away with an evaluation it truly felt like they cared and were ready to jump in and help. We met with our rep who let us know that Bowie had anxiety (we thought it was just excitement) we started with the behavior mod and moved up to honor roll. Bowie was at the camp for 2 weeks and our main trainer was Ash (she's a true star) Ash sent us updates daily and even got Bowie to do the obstacle course on the first day! After the 2 weeks we got to pick up our girl and Ash answered all of our questions. Spent time with us to make sure we were good to go for the road home. When we got home we were able to put her in place and have dinner WITH HER IN THE HOUSE! She was no longer jumping on us, biting our feet, chasing the cat! She was just calm and her anxiety has been under control! Ash also came out to our home 3 weeks after and was able to see all the progress Bowie had made! It's been about a month now that Bowie has been home and she's able to be a part of the family! We can take her on trips and take her to family events and she's so amazing! We have attended 2 group classes and I am blown away by how amazing all the dogs are! I truly couldn't have done this without Ash and Epic. I will be taking ever dog I get to this place. I wish I could give them 10 STARS! They can help you. Any breed any age! Thank you Epic !

    Haircut and Deshed

    We love taking our Clementine to the groomers here! She always comes back clean cut, smelling good, and in such a happy mood! Our dog has come to love Katie specifically and she is the only one we book with! They take amazing care of your fur pups 10/10 recommend if you're looking for a place to get your fur companion clean and pampered. Love Katie!!!

    Happies Boy
    Heather O.

    I have loved every experience I have had with Epic Dog Academy in Temecula! I adopted my dog from the Moreno Valley shelter at the end of August and by early February is was in their training program. He so happy knowing what makes me happy! We continued on with their group training, which was included, and he does such an amazing job every times. He gets excited to put his "training equipment" on because he has such a positive experience. Now I've used their overnight services. When they brought him out he was so happy saying high to all the staff, he didn't even notice me. I love seeing him happy. It's the best thing for any dog, but especially an abandoned dog who needs to be successful in their new home. Love EPIC!!

    Alex A.

    We enrolled off our 6month old Great Dane puppy in the honor roll program. After 2 weeks of training with Kelson, she came home with corrected behaviors and great new learned skills! It was a night and day change in the unruly puppy we dropped off. We have a toddler so a well behaved large dog was needed! Kelson was great with our girl, and we are very grateful that our investment paid off!

    We did the board and train with Epic Dog Academy, and we had an amazing experience. All the staff and caring and helpful, and our baby Yuki came back soo well behaved! Thank you especially to Erin for loving on our girl and being soo knowledgeable. Highly recommend this place for dog training, boarding, and so much more!

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    Ask the Community - Epic Dog Academy

    Do you have a trainer named Vincent? I was recommended to do a board and train with Vincent for my aggressive Australian Sheppard

    Yes we do. He is one of the owners

    Looking for a trainer for my dog. What type of training method is used? Thank you!

    Electric collar

    Do you offer a guarantee for the results of your dog training programs? Do you also train human aggressive Dogs.

    Yes results are guaranteed!

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    Review Highlights - Epic Dog Academy

    Vince came out for a free training consult and was so helpful and knowledgeable about the benefits of a program.

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    Dogtopia - Picture day!

    Dogtopia

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    I brought my dog here for the third (and last) time last week to be boarded for two nights. I have…read morebrought him here two previous times and had concerns, but tried to overlook it, thinking perhaps I was being too picky. I am not. I wanted to be sure to take the time to post this because making sure folks are taking their pups to a place you can trust is so incredibly important and feel strongly enough about my concerns to share here. The facility is clearly not properly cleaned/maintained. Each time I have been there, the lobby has an incredibly strong ammonia/foul odor, which I do not find at Camp Bow Wow. The facility cameras that are supposed to be available on their app never seem to be functioning which I find very concerning as I have strong concerns about the environment the dogs are kept in at the facility. The facility tells me each time that they weren't sure what the issue was but would look into it, which is an absolute half-baked response. Last time I picked up my dog, he was very rattled and jumpy. It has been several days now since he has been home and still jumps at the slightest noise, which is 100% not his personality. It very much seems like he was traumatized at this facility and I have made the decision not to bring him back out of an abundance of caution. The only reason I brought him here was because Camp Bow Wow was full. He absolutely loves it there and is beyond excited when we get there. I have zero concerns about boarding him at Camp Bow Wow. The facility is clean and very well maintained. My dog has his own kennel (cabin) there and the cameras online always work properly. I am not sure that the dogs have their own kennels at Dogtopia. He acts 180 degrees different when I brought him to Dogtopia. They need to really do better. I see others post similar reviews on Yelp and the owners respond, but things seemingly never improve despite the negative feedback.

    My fur baby Kash has been coming here for a year now. He absolutely loves coming here & immediately…read moreknows when it's gonna be a Dogtopia day for him. I found this place after a terrible experience with a private dog sitter. Let me tell you that this has been a blessing for us to find a place that gives both of us time to socialize. Dogtopia has a friendly staff that provides care to your fur babies as if they were thier own. They offer daycare, boarding & grooming. There is a small discount if you're pup is a member. Before you can do any of this you'll need to have a meet & greet furst to ensure that this us a suitable option for your pup. They have separate play areas that are determined by a dogs size I believe. If you're interested in seeing how your dog is doing there is a Webcam for you to check. The dogs have a nap time as well mid day and during this time camera access is not available. What I love the most about Dogtopia though is they have a themed picture day almost once a month! I'm one 9f those dog moms that thinks everything my dog does is adorable so this is perfect, lol. This happens to also be a convenient commute on a hectic work morning as it's literally blocks away from my place of employment. Thank you dogtopia for taking care of my boy when I'm away!

    Stay And Play Pet Sitting - My seniors enjoy a walk too!

    Stay And Play Pet Sitting

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    To say that I was extremely anxious to leave my babies (and home) in the hands of someone new for…read morethe very first time is an understatement. Casey Booram with Stay & Play Pet Sitting made my life and my babies' lives so much easier & stress-free For context, my dogs have stayed in a pet boarding in a prior city an hour away from our current residence. We needed to find a new place to watch our babies. I found Melinda (the business-owner) through networking & she got me connected right away with one of her specialists that lived closer to my area. We had our meet & greet meeting, and I could instantly tell that Casey had an amazing heart & had decades years of working with animals to back her up. Casey texted us throughout all the drop-ins (we were gone for a weekend) sent photos of our happy pups, and gave us a very detailed recap of their progress and state of the dogs after each visit. There's no price to put on the peace of mind that Casey was able to provide us and the thoughtful care she put into the time with my fur babies. She went the extra mile when she had no obligation to (staying an extra 30 mins past the scheduled time to earn the trust of my very skeptical, cautious, and anxious Chi). When it comes to pet boarding, it's very difficult to get live status updates + feel secure in how your dogs are doing. Being able to leave them at home and know that all their needs are being met while still being able to enjoy my vacation was a great experience. If you're someone in the area that has ever needed a reliable, experienced, and thoughful pet sitter -- don't hesistate to connect with Stay & Play Pet Sitting.

    We are very happy w/the above & beyond service we received from Melinda's excellent staff Kat &…read moreRick! This business made us feel confident to rely on them to care for our dog while on vacation. We loved their attention to detail, & professionalism paired w/awesome people. I cannot say enough good things about the care Diesel received, it was perfect. He is def missing his new friends at stay and play! They do a great job w/updates, pictures, & even completing helpful tasks. I'm genuinely excited for our next trip or day away so we can book them again! Thank you for taking such great care of us, you're the best

    Camp Bow Wow Temecula - You MUST try this rocker loveseat!!

    Camp Bow Wow Temecula

    (185 reviews)

    My pet had a wonderful experience with Camp Bow Wow in Temecula. The facility is always clean and…read morewell‑maintained, which immediately gave me confidence. More importantly, my dog truly enjoyed her boarding stay -- she was well cared for, comfortable, and happy throughout. The staff is attentive and responsive. They answer calls promptly and provide helpful updates, which gave me peace of mind while I was away. It's clear they genuinely care about the dogs they look after. I would definitely recommend Camp Bow Wow Temecula to anyone looking for a safe, clean, and caring place for their pet.

    We initially had a great experience. Staff was always very friendly, the lobby was clean, and…read morecommunication was great. I loved the convenience of being able to book what I needed through the app, watch on the cameras, etc. We visited another location, and I could not stop raving about how much better this location was for numerous reasons. Unfortunately, the last time my dog attended, we were informed that he was expelled due to an interaction that he had with another dog. I was very surprised, as he has never shown any aggressiveness towards other dogs or people. He has attended numerous times and there was always positive reports at pick up. When I asked for the video, or an account of what happened, the staff was not very understanding. I was told that he was approached a few times by the same dog to play, and all times my dog did not want to, but on the final time, he responded inappropriately. I think that was really unfair. Why is my dog the only being held accountable? Additionally, when I asked how many dogs and people were in the yard, I was told 25 dogs and ONE person, which is "standard". What if the person had their back turned and did not see what happened? How is one person able to mange that number of dogs at one time?Why wasn't there any redirection or intervention the first few times the dog approached my dog? None of my questions were answered and I could sense attitude on the other end of the phone. I think that the situation was handled poorly and I wish I would have done more research on this place as well as any and all required trainings by the handlers (if at all), cleanliness of the cabins, person to dog ratio, etc. After reading and doing some research, I realized this was not the only one who experienced this. Disappointed but not surprised.

    Epic Dog Academy - pet_training - Updated May 2026

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