At first I wasn't going to write this review because I didn't want to deal with Kamp Kanine anymore after an incident that happened maybe 7 months ago? But I had talked to a neighbor who also had issues in the past and I felt the need to leave this review. We bought the biggest package they had and our pup took a temperament test which he passed. After his first day we was very tired and walking really slowly to the car but we just thought he was so worn out from his first day at daycare. The following day he would not move. He is 60 lbs and I had to carry him to the elevator (we live on the 7th floor of a building) down to the street level for him to go potty because he would not move. That's when I decided to call Kamp Kanine and ask how he was yesterday or if something happened to which they told me he was fine. The next day he still wasn't moving, not even to use the restroom. I had called the vet and they told me to bring him in immediately and they found chemical burns on his paws. I had told them we were at Kamp Kanine the day he started acting funny and they said it's most likely caused from bleach they use to clean the little water area or any other areas at their site. I called Kamp Kanine to let them know, which they replied "did your vet come here and test our water or our soil?" Etc etc. We didn't wanna argue or send him back so we just asked for our refund. Then someone by the name of Gian emailed us back with this looooong explanation that they've been in business for so long and this never happens etc. and they kept telling me he probably got into something at home or I walked him somewhere he shouldn't be. Anyways, Gian ends up looking up my fiancé on LinkedIn and starts including in his email to us, where my fiancé works and how my fiancé probably wouldn't appreciate it if he started accusing his company of x y and z (we made sure to screenshot and save these emails). Totally unprofessional, we just wanted our refund at this point. It was a nightmare. My fiancé's business partner had been going to them for years and we were really disappointed that this was our experience. She had also said Gian was probably new as she had never really heard of him before. I tried to call the owner directly, my fiancé's business partner had given us her information but she never picked up. The worst part was, we never got asked how our pup was doing or a sorry that this happened. Either way, this review was long overdue and I'm glad I've finally decided to post it.. read more

My dogs absolutely love this place. Can't wait to go and they always greeted with open arms.

My pups and I love doing agility at Kamp Kanine - wonderful course. Denelle helps you work through the challenges and gives amazing tips and pointers. Everyone have encountered there have been helpful and friendly. I HIGHLY recommend Kamp Kanine!! read more

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Kamp Kanine is fantastic. Denelle and her staff really care about the dogs they are looking after. I have been there for private obedience and agility classes with Denelle. I have also taken a group novice rally class. Denelle and Sydney (who occasionally covers a class) have been easy to work with. They are have also done my dogs nails. They do an great job with my drama queens Emma and Joy. I would highly recommend them. read more

Kamp Kanine - Joy doing an agility jump - Pet Sitting Near Me - Encinitas, California

Kamp Kanine has been such a wonderful place for our dog, Cooper. We've had him there since he was a puppy and appreciate how well they know him and his silly, quirky Cooper-ness. They clearly love dogs and go out of their way to make him comfortable and happy. We're grateful that Cooper is always excited to go and see all his friends - both dog and human! read more

Kamp Kanine has been the best place for Max. It's not only outdoors all day, but the best possible staff. They love Max as their own.

We have been long time customers of Kamp Kanine. Our older dog is almost 14 and she's been going since she was a puppy! The workers there really love dogs and our dogs are always so happy to run in the gate! read more

The Kamp Kanine team could not be any better. Every employee is genuinely carrying about every dog that comes to Kamp. Our dogs gets excited with her tail wagging when we ask if she wants to camp and rushes to the garage door. When we arrive at Kamp regardless of who greats us her whole body is thrilled with excitement. ​ read more

Kamp Kanine was exactly what our young, energetic boy needed during the day while we worked. He was always so happy to see his dog friends along with his human friends. The kamp is well organized and runs efficiently. read more

Kamp Kanine is a truly special doggie daycare managed by a team that has a genuine commitment to the well being of my pet. I work at home, and my mini aussie wants to curl up around my chair all day. She needs rigorous exercise. We took her to Kamp Kanine. They were very welcoming of our timid dog. After a few weeks, our pup was getting in the mix with the other dogs, gaining confidence, and more physically fit. We are super happy with how the Kamp team helped her get integrated and have a successful experience. read more

Our dog Rosie loves her days at Kamp Kanine! The staff is very helpful and friendly too.

Our experience with Kamp Kanine and dog trainer Eli in particular, was outstanding! Our dog Willa is a more disciplined and attentive dog after three sessions with Eli. He knew intuitively exactly what to do. Thank you so much! read more

Best day ever for my Aussie pups is a day at Kamp Kanine. Fun-filled, loving and safe. Great big hug for all of us.

My dog loves Kamp Kanine. I like that it is all outdoors. The staff evaluates the dogs to make sure everyone gets along.

My dogs have gone to Kamp Kanine for years and are always so excited when they figure out where they are going! The staff is friendly and caring and if my dogs can't be with me, Kamp Kanine is where I want them to be! read more

Kamp Kanine knows how to manage a pack! My dog is super happy here because the staff know her and they put her in with her friends! She has space to take her afternoon nap and comes home with a wagging tail. read more

We love Kamp Kanine! Denelle, Gian and whole staff are amazing and Winnie (our Golden Retriever) loves her days at Kamp!!

We love the staff, location and care we get for our Ellie at Kamp Kanine. They truly love our fur baby like we do and strive for the best care and concern for her. We appreciate them. read more

Great place and great people. Will be even better once the new facility is finished!!

I make sure the windows are up and his leash is on the way to drop Cowboy off since he may jump out of the window as I am driving. Cowboy LOVES camp so much he can barely contain himself! He comes home exhausted which is very difficult to achieve in a 10 month old lab. Thank you Kamp Kanine read more

Brooks loves going to Kamp Kanine, gets excited as soon as we say the name. And it's great that she can get a bath and nails clipped while she's there. She's a tired dog at the end of the day. read more

The most important thing is that our dog LOVES going to Kamp! We feel he is well taken care of there. Good communication, friendly people and I love the ability to drop him off not needing an appointment. read more

Traveler my dog loves Kamp Kanine! He usually goes Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Wednesday they take him on a hike with a large group of dogs. He has so much fun and is completely exhausted when he gets home. It's perfect for a young pup like mine with so much energy! I'm not sure if the negative review I read was true but I can tell you with certainty that it is very safe to send your dog here. I send traveler most the week and we have never had any issues. They are very safe with the type of dogs they let in and always make sure all the dogs vaccines are up to date. We are so happy we found Kamp Kanine! read more

Kamp Kanine - So much fun on his weekly hike! - Pet Sitting Near Me - Encinitas, California

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Always a very safe place to take the pups. They have a great day socializing and are very tired from the activity! Been coming here with our dogs for almost 8 years and will continue. read more

Kamp Kanine has been part of our life ever since my dog was a puppy, in fact I am on my second dog training with Denelle, the owner and head trainer. She led us through Puppy Social all the way to Advanced Canine Good Citizen. Now I am volunteering with my second certified therapy dog. Her staff are top notch, the facility is exceptionally clean and no detail in taking only the best care of the dogs is overlooked. They offer a full line of services including day care, van pick up and drop off, bath & grooming services, hiking outings, boarding, in-house training during day care, at home private training, group classes, and will stop by your house on rainy days to walk your dog. My dog goes for day care several days a week and arrives back home happily exhausted. We have enjoyed ALL Kamp K9's services and am most confident you and your dog will enjoy them too! read more

We have been with Kamp Kanine for the past 6 years. We can't say enough about the level of care we have received over the years. The staff is very familiar with all the dogs at camp and we have not had any concerns about the level of safety for our Great Dane. We would highly recommend Kamp Kanine for your pet. read more

Best doggie daycare in San Diego county! The staff is wonderful and you never have to worry that your dog is not getting enough love and attention. All the dogs are kept in a secure and fun environment. They offer a wide range of services at a very reasonable price considering all the little thoughtful extras that they do for the owners and the dogs. They have an annual fund raiser event for the Humane Society that is awesome every year. So cute to see all the dogs dressed up in costumes. Lol... When you go to Kamp Kanine I guarantee you will leave with a smile on your face and feeling like you're part of the family. read more

My mom has been bringing her Golden Retriever Barney here for at least a year now. He went through the training program beforehand, and is such a well-behaved dog. He loves coming here once a week to play with his friends, and from what I've seen, he's quite popular! The staff are so friendly and professional. The dogs here get such great attention and have so much fun. They even have smaller areas for puppies, or dogs with anxiety being around a ton of dogs at once. I'll be moving back into the area and can't wait to bring my chocolate lab Penny here! read more

Kamp Kanine - Barney happy as can be at camp! - Pet Sitting Near Me - Encinitas, California

Our dog loves Kamp Kanine! He hates being in the car, but once we get close to Kamp Kanine he knows where he's going and gets super excited. We feel confident that he is safe and in good hands there. The staff is always happy to see Mr. Riley and even comments on when he gets a haircut. They also take photos of the dogs and would send home laminated photo cards or ornaments for the holidays. read more

I'm obsessed with this place...and so is my German Shepherd, Django! I've looked at pretty much every doggy daycare in San Diego and nothing comes close to offering the outdoor space and interaction that Kamp Kanine does. They are friendly, accommodating and reliable. Kamp Kanine is the only doggy daycare I'll ever use. read more

Absolutely love Kamp Kanine. We took our puppy for socialization classes and Denelle took such great care to not only allow for play time and socialization, but also showed us how to correct potential bad behavior/habits before they happened. The agility classes have also been great fun ~ both Denelle and Sydney are patient and truly understand how to train and entertain our dogs. Jagger and Ace know exactly where they are once we pull into the parking lot and can hardly contain their excitement. read more

Danelle and her team are amazing! My puppy had a blast on his first day and his report card was over the top! He also gets private lessons with Danelle and she is so talented. My puppy is only 9 months old and has taken to her training very well. I highly recommend Kamp Kanine! read more

Kamp Kanine is amazing! From the ease of signing up to dropping my dog off for the day before work, I was beyond happy. I love the first day report card with pictures, too! The grounds are clean and simple: not crowded, separated by size, no toys or food, not too many benches, covers if there is sun or rain, houses for the dogs to sleep in and more. My dog, Miso, enjoyed his time at Kamp Kanine and I will always recommend it to others. read more

Love these folks! They are so great with my dog and he loves, loves, loves going there. Wish I could afford to send him daily but he goes about 3x a week. I use the van service and the driver is always very nice. read more

Kamp Kanine is fantastic! The staff is so caring and I wouldn't trust anyone else with our two pups for day care!! We have a lazy basset hound and a lab mix - they both come home DOG tired, just what you want when sending your pups to doggie day care. I know they are well taken care of because every time we drop them off the staff is sooo excited to see our girls. They even take adorable photos of them sometimes! We have lots of amazing collages over the years and even ones with them dressed up for halloween! I also like that it's not a HUGE spot, more local and low key versus some of the giant places you can take your pup for day care. They offer pick up and drop off to your home for an additional (small) fee which we've taken advantage of a couple of times when we have been too busy. Our lab is an eater (she will eat ANYTHING) and I was concerned about her with the van service and also at Kamp in general, but there have been NO issues at all. We've done the agility Kamp a couple times, our lab loves it! That's a fun option especially if you have a very active pup. Will be taking our girls to Kamp for years to come :) read more

My dog Oreo tends to be aloof. I was not sure how he would take to hiking with Kamp Kanine. The first few times he looked back at me but not any more. He loves it! He senses when the van is in the neighborhood and stands at the gate, tail wagging. When they finally arrive he goes crazy. He gets exercise and socialization. I am so glad I decided to enroll him for bi-weekly hikes. Thank you Kamp Kanine!! read more

The best camp and training we have ever had And now pet sitting /House sitting with the same trained staff who knows our pets and who have a real bond with us and our pets The training is outstanding and considers the owners needs The pick up and return of our dog in camp is a great service Our dog basically jumps out her skin when she is picked up for camp,,, she loves it so much The staff are attentive and the business is run very well The best read more

Wow, what a great place! I love that Kamp Kanine has high standards for the dogs who can participate and for the people who work at the camp (all dogs go through an evaluation and have to be up-to-date with exams, vaccines and license, and the Kounselors are skilled in training and CPR). My dog, Seamus, is beside himself with excitement every time we pull up to Kamp Kanine. It makes me feel at ease to know that he is in the best care and is well loved. Another thing is appreciate is that the Kounselors take pictures of the dogs' day, so I get to see the fun my little guy had while I was away. read more

Cleanest and best day care for your dog!!! You don't even have to leave home, they pick up and deliver in large air-conditioned passengar vans. I signed up for monthly baths and nail trims, how convenient! This business raises thousands of dollars for Rancho Coastal Humane Society and assists placing pets in their forever homes. I am in love with this caring staff, they truly love dogs. Try the agility classes on Saturdays, my dog loves the challenge. read more

Kamp Kanine is the best! Our dog Junior has been going for 2 years, he is so excited to go and and play with all of his friends. I love that I can send him somewhere all day and know that he is well taken care of. The staff is always friendly and they all know the dogs very well!!! read more