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    OC Dog Ranch

    4.8 (98 reviews)
    Closed 8:30 am - 5:30 pm

    Services - OC Dog Ranch

    Pet boarding

    Pet sitting

    Private dog training

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    Puppy socialization classes

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    Happy dogs at OC Dog Ranch!
    Nina P.

    I usually take my dogs with me when we travel, but it isn't always convenient or possible. I have never been comfortable boarding my dogs- my cattle dog has separation anxiety, and my dobie is young and I have been nervous about how she would react with unknown dogs. Well, I have found my happy place. OC Dog Ranch is amazing, and boarding my dogs with Dana allowed me to relax and not worry that my pups would be ok. The ranch is nestled off Ortega Highway- a drive but worth it! The ranch has room for the dogs to run, lots of friends to play with, and Dana's staff is sensitive to the needs of your pup. My cattle dog, who typically stops eating when away from me, settled right in and never stopped chowing down. Dana's staff noticed right away that my doberdork is nervous around large groups or big dogs, so they made sure she had smaller groups to play with. And, she gets cold easily, but the staff made sure she stayed warm and comfy- the dogs have roomy temp regulated pens for sleeping, beds and blankets. We received great updates and the staff even gives report cards! It was a special treat as well to see our pups on the ranch's Instagram. After 6 days away, they came home happy and healthy (and clean- the optional bath is a must). I won't board my fur babies with anyone else, and because I no longer worry about boarding them, I can actually look forward to our next vacation for a change! Highly, highly recommended!

    This is a very happy dog!
    Lynnann W.

    EXCEPTIONAL IN EVERY FACET OF THEIR OPERATION! This is where you want your beloved fur family member to be! Was told to bring my animal here to learn manners, off leash obedience.... We took the leap; being separated for 22 days for the Master Dog course. This is assuredly the best money I've spent in years - talk about the return on our investment!! It's the gift that keeps on giving! Our pup has become a polite, loving obedient gentleman. He's still learning and we have homework; that said, Spock might as well have done a "mind meld" with Sidney he's such a good boy now! The folks that run the ranch are incredibly passionate, detail oriented to your pet's progress/happiness/health, and provide the most epic 10-star playground (a ranch!). Social media video posts are proof of how much fun our dog had! Outstanding communication from initial inquiry, intake, during the course and support thereafter. Again, well worth the investment in your fur family member and your family's quality of life! Additionally, this is definitely a doggy hotel when it comes to boarding. The dogs aren't kept in cages and let out for brief potty breaks... they get to play and have joy all day. We have become lifetime customers and eternally grateful someone recommended them to us.

    Frankie gives OC Dog Ranch 5 stars
    AM B.

    A big thank you to Dana for helping us with our dog neutrality, engagement and long down. In just one session with very clear direction, we saw a huge improvement! Dana is a positive and clear communicator for both ends of the leash, human and dog :). Very excited to continue with our sessions and would definitely recommend OC Dog Ranch.

    Renetta M.

    Would absolutely recommend OC Dog Ranch for puppy training and boarding! We sent our 7 month old puppy "Ollie" (pug-chihuahua-weiner dog mix) for the 12 day "companion dog" training boot camp and they did an excellent job!! Ollie has made massive strides walking on leash and learning commands like "sit" "place" "wait" etc. We had been struggling with some bad behaviors like whining and barking when we eat dinner, seperation anxiety, excessive barking etc. and he is doing amazing home. When we picked him up from the ranch he showed zero signs of distress so I know he was a happy dog and well taken care of. The staff will also provide you pictures and report cards on your pups progress if you request which was so fun to receive the updates! We recently started our "at home" training lessons with Josh and he is an excellent trainer! Would highly recommend. Thank you OC Dog Ranch!

    Micaela C.

    We took our puppy here in 2020 when she was old enough for Boot Camp, and I have been raving about this place ever since. The training, communication and care for the dogs is beyond what I'd ever want. Leaving your puppy for 12 days is HARD, but they kindly responded to all of my messages. We can't wait to bring her back to board + more training!

    My rottweiler Samson, well behaved at the coast!
    Bella R.

    I have nothing but positive things to say about OC Dog Ranch. I work with Dana for obedience lessons with my rottweiler, Samson. She's taught us so much with every lesson and I feel really accomplished by the end of it. Not only is my dog learning a lot, but I'm learning a lot too, and we're both having a great time! The progress he's made from basic to advanced obedience is amazing, all thanks to Dana's clear instructions and support. I have also spoken to the employees at the ranch and they've all been kind and informative - I've spoken to Jade at length and she's super great! Scheduling has always been quick and easy. I absolutely recommend OC Dog Ranch, and I look forward to training again soon!

    Ian R.

    We took our 15-month-old German Shepherd to OC Dog Ranch for the 17-day board and train. She has been home a little over two weeks now, and my wife and I are so happy with the results of their program. The dog we left at The Ranch was often anxious and had trouble focusing and listening to us (especially when there were any distractions present). Taking her for walks/hikes was always an upper body workout. Since she has been home, the difference is night and day. She is calm and attentive and listens under all sorts of circumstances, and we look forward to taking walks with her now. She still has her goofy, playful personality that we fell in love with and is well on her way to becoming the dog we dreamed of owning! The staff was terrific the entire time. Trish was more than happy to provide us with updates when we requested them. Josh gave us our take-home lesson when we picked her up and got us up to speed on everything she learned and how to continue her training. We just had a follow-up session with the owner Dana where we continued to build on the progress made so far and even some off-leash practice! We noticed both Dana and Josh are great at spotting errors in handling her and giving easy-to-follow feedback on how we can correct our behavior to set our pup up for success! If you are reading this and are considering signing your dog up, I genuinely believe their program is well worth the investment. Thank you to everyone at OC Dog Ranch who helped Ru get to where she is today!

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