The moment I walked in, I immediately had a really good feeling about this place!…read more You can truly tell how much care and thought has gone into everything -- from the clean and spacious environment to all the little details. There's plenty of room for the dogs to run around and play comfortably. What made me feel the most reassured is that they don't just "keep" the dogs there -- they actually spend time playing with them, observing their behavior, and caring about their emotions. If your dog wants to socialize and play with other dogs, they do require proof of vaccinations including Rabies, Bordetella, and DHPP. They also do a simple temperament test (around 20 minutes), which honestly made me feel they're super responsible and genuinely care about the safety and well-being of every dog. As pet owners, the hardest part about traveling isn't the distance -- it's worrying whether our fur babies are truly being cared for. At Dogden, you really get a sense of peace of mind. They understand dogs so well. It's not just boarding -- they treat every dog like a little kid and care for them with so much love and attention. When the dogs are happy, the owners can finally relax too Now I can travel without constantly worrying about my little baby at home

I've tried a few dog daycare spots in OC, and Dogden stood out to me. The space is large, clean,…read moreand feels well maintained. I appreciated that they take time to understand each dog's personality -- mine is pretty social, so group play worked well, but it's nice they also offer more private options. The turf and overall setup feel very clean, and there's no overwhelming smell, which I've experienced elsewhere. Staff were friendly and attentive, and I felt comfortable leaving my dog there. Overall, a reliable option for daycare or boarding.

Aurora took great care of my puppy for 2 weeks of boarding at the Anima Villa! I got photos,…read morevideos, and updates often, pretty much daily! She had a blast at the Animal Villa! She socialized with other dogs & cats and enjoyed every second of it. She got lots of love and snuggles, eat well & played well & went on car rides! She had a fresh bath before coming home too! 10/10 recommend! I almost forgot- she learned how to go up & down the stairs!!

Aurora took great care of my two cats! She always gave them a little love and pets. We were away…read morefor a few days and they needed drop in visits a couple of times a day since they're elderly cats on wet food. She made sure they were fed, their bowls and litter were clean and even cleaned up around the litter box. I also got regular updates on the fur babies during the visits. Highly recommend! Make sure to book her in advance since her customer base has grown over the past few months from recurring clients.

My dog has been going here for several months now. He's obsessed, and that's all there is to it. If…read morehe's happy, I'm happy. The crew is the best in town and always makes me feel at ease knowing my little guy is in good hands!

Leaving our dogs Jax and Frank for a whole week was something we were honestly nervous about…read morebecause they've never stayed with anyone outside of our family before. From the moment we dropped them off, the entire experience put us completely at ease. We received constant updates, photos, and messages from Wendy and Madison, letting us know how they were doing, which meant so much to us and made being away from them so much easier. It was clear they were genuinely cared for, loved, and treated like family the entire time they were there. Seeing Jax and Frank happy, comfortable, and well taken care of gave us so much peace of mind. You can truly tell OC Paw House cares deeply about the animals they watch. We are beyond grateful for the care they gave our boys and will absolutely be using them again in the future. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a trustworthy, caring, and attentive place for their dogs!

I cannot say enough good things about Myrna! She is an absolute gem. My dog has severe anxiety when…read moreit comes to grooming, but Myrna was so professional, caring, and incredibly patient with him. It is such a relief to find someone who truly understands dogs and doesn't just treat them like a number. If you have a nervous pup, Myrna is the one to see. Highly recommend!

My dogs have been coming here for boarding for a few years now and we're still so happy with it. My…read moredogs always run inside to greet whoever is checking them in and don't even care when I leave, which is great! They always come home tired and happy. Thanks Cali Pets!

Amazing service EVERY TIME we take our dog there for grooming My German shepherd is kinda high…read moremaintenance because he gets anxious easily but the staff at House of Paw on East Chapman in Orange always do an excellent job with grooming him and trimming his nails. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

The first time time I went here my experience was great. Followed my instructions well, and the…read moreprices were great, for their deluxe grooming package for $89 with a discount for first timers. I've gone back a few times and they generally do a good job, but I did notice that they would miss little things, last time they forgot to trim my dogs nails, the time before that they forgot to shave my dogs paw pads. Not a huge deal, I can do it at home, but I book the deluxe package because it states that it's included. Unfortunately, this time they completely missed the instructions we gave to them. I always specify NOT to trim her ear wisps because we're trying to grow them back after a hard medical year with my dog. When my boyfriend dropped my dog off, the receptionist was sitting on one of the couches scratching lottery tickets. Like I'm sorry, but whoever the groomer was today butchered my dog. I don't know if there was a miscommunication between the receptionist and groomer but I'm unhappy with today's service. Don't think I will be going back here.

I highly recommend Ugly Dog Adventures in Orange, California. Jenn, the owner, is incredibly…read moreknowledgeable and clearly passionate about what she does which carries over to all her team. I enrolled my two, two-year-old rescue dogs in their comprehensive boarding/training program and on-going daily pack walks. The results have been fantastic. Not only were their command-response established , their unruly habits were corrected and their overall behavior became much more balanced and manageable. If you're looking for someone who truly understands dogs and can make a real difference, Jenn at Ugly Dog Adventures is the one to trust.

Our puppy has benefited greatly from her pack walks. She's been more confident and well-behaved on…read moreour regular walks especially when we encounter other dogs along the way. And she comes home ready to take a big nap. Jennifer and Larry have been so helpful in teaching us to be better walkers with training tips and recommendations on the right gear. And they are just delightful humans. I'm so happy we found them!!!

John has been incredible with Gia (our husky x shepherd mix). We saw immediate and lasting…read moreimprovements in her behavior after her board and train (took her when she was about 10 months) and he equipped us with tools that actually work for continuing the training at home. We've also boarded Gia with him outside of training and she genuinely loves staying there. Couldn't recommend John more -- knowledgeable, thoughtful, and amazing with dogs. Bonus: John always gets some cute pics too.

I am so so grateful for John and Sara for helping my sweet boy, Sully. Sully initially came into my…read morehome as a foster dog. As he settled in my home, he became increasingly aggressive towards other people -- friends, family, and strangers alike, whether in the home or outside of the home. Sully was even aggressive towards my husband, and it felt like I was at a loss. I needed to do something before he actually ended up hurting someone. After explaining what was happening with Sully with the organization I was fostering from, they said they would need to put him down for the safety of the community. I couldn't let that happen, so I decided to keep him and find professional help. This is where John came in. After doing research online, I came across his Yelp page, where there were raving reviews of him helping aggressive dogs, so I took a chance. On his first day meeting John, Sully growled, hissed, and lunged at John. Sully tried to bite both him and me. John spent about an hour with me explaining what was going to happen and some training basics, and honestly, it was hard for me to focus because I was so nervous of Sully hurting someone in the moment. John was very patient, and showed me 5x how to hold a leash properly because I just couldn't focus from nervousness. I've never seen Sully so aggressive, and John explained it's because it was the first time someone was checking him and keeping him in his place. Sully stayed with John for a little over two weeks, and in that time, they went on ADVENTURES. I mentioned to John that Sully was afraid of water, aggressive with strangers, and other very specific things, and John made sure to tackle all of them. He sent me pictures and videos of his adventures throughout their time together. They went on a ferry, hiked to a waterfall, and so so much more. When there was a concern or something to celebrate, John was sure to communicate with us what was going on. In addition, due to personal circumstances, we needed to have Sully stay with John a few more days, and John was so understanding and accommodated us. I finally have my sweet boy back, and I see so much of a difference. He is calmer, more responsive, and he's running through my sprinklers now. LOL. It still takes him a bit to warm up to other people, but he's not as on guard or on edge as he was before. I'm excited to continue his progress at home, and I'm sure we will see John and Sara for future stays! Here are just a few of my favorite pictures of his adventures with John and Sara. :)

Long overdue review--we're incredibly grateful we found Paws at Play. Melissa, Jonathan, and their…read moreteam run what feels more like a luxury hotel for dogs than a typical daycare or boarding facility. Unlike other places that require appointments just to tour, they welcomed me immediately when I stopped by. It's clear they have nothing to hide--they take real pride in their space and standards. They're also very thorough about which dogs they accept, ensuring all pets are up to date on vaccinations, have had recent exams, and pass a behavior assessment before joining the group. That level of care really benefits all the dogs. If you board your pet here, you'll receive daily video updates, which is such a thoughtful touch. The facility itself is spotless, and the overall experience sets a benchmark that other boarding services should be measured against.

These folks are so caring! Our pup, Mr. Beasley, has been recently diagnosed with diabetes. We were…read moreafraid to leave him. They took such good care of him, administered his injections, monitored his food and gave him extra snuggles.( Thank you Jonathan!) He came home well and happy. As always, thank you Melissa, Jonathan, Anna and staff. We are grateful! Mr. B. gives you ten paws up!

I took my dog Louis to get a summer hair cut and I was really surprised that the dog groomer was…read morehesitant about giving louis a summer cut; he's an American Eskimo. He was really worried about his hair not growing out nicely but I told him that he's received this haircut multiple times before by other groomers. Little did I know that because my dogs breed has a double coat, cutting into it will cause the inner coat not to grow out. Thank you for teaching me about my dogs coat and what is best. I appreciate the transparency and care you have towards the care and needs of our babies. Now for the experience: Louis came out looking fabulous! He smelled amazing and I could tell they treated him nicely. They left his tail fluffy which I loved. Any style or cut you're looking for this place can do it! A little on the pricey side but it's worth it for our fur babies!

I originally left a 4-star review for this place, but I'm updating it after multiple visits and…read moreunfortunately, my experience has gone downhill. To be honest, I felt pressured to write my first review just to receive a discount, which already didn't sit right with me. I usually prefer to wait until I've had a few visits before leaving feedback. At the time, everything seemed fine the cut was good, and I liked how the master groomer handled my dog. However, during my most recent visit, I specifically asked them not to cut my dog's eyelashes. (Was growing them for a photo shoot) When I picked her up this past Friday, they had clearly cut them anyway. This was upsetting because I gave clear instructions, and they were ignored. I called to address the issue, and while the person on the phone did apologize, it felt very dismissive more like "what can we do for you?" than genuine concern. There was no real accountability, and it felt like it wasn't taken seriously. Over the four visits I've had, I've also noticed a pattern of upselling services and pressure tactics. On top of that, I've been told that tips given to employees don't actually go directly to them, which is very concerning. What really sealed it for me was being asked, after leaving a 4-star review, why I didn't give 5 stars. There was no appreciation just expectation for more. Because of all of this, I'm changing my review from 4 stars to 1. Honestly, if I could give zero, I would.

I would not recommend this place to my worst enemy!!! The…read moreowner threatened to drug my dog with Trazadone if I didn't pick him up before his scheduled pick up date. I had to cancel my plans to make sure my dog was safe and away from this establishment. She said he cried too much and disturbed her sleep. She said she had to take sleeping medication the one night he spent there because he cried and disturbed her sleep. She is very unprofessional and this is not a safe place for your pet. Be careful. I do not recommend this place.

Business owner Nora ended the contract early despite having collected a $500 deposit from us. Our…read moretwo dogs only stayed at her place for four nights, so the total charge should have been $75 x 4 = $300. However, she charged us $400, claiming that our dogs have long hair, drool, and even accused them of being aggressive from thin air. That additional $100 was the extra "penalty" charge. We travel frequently for work every year, and our dogs are very well-socialized. They have boarded at many professional facilities without a single issue. Despite our repeated attempts to communicate and request a refund, Nora responded with a very disrespectful attitude and refused to return the overcharge. Dog owners, please be aware: this boarding service has no official certifications or professional credentials. It is simply a small, home-based operation. Also worth noting -- the business owner is a rude senior woman who may struggle to handle larger, or small size but more active dogs. There is a real risk she could be knocked over, tripped or injured if the dog is too strong or too quick for her to manage safely. If you're looking for reliable, qualified care for your pets -- and want to avoid the potential liability risks involved with a caregiver -- this is not the place to go. * Update( with image) : Nora is trying to play the victim, yet she threatened to report my puppies to animal control via text message. Dog owners, be warned--if you ever have a disagreement with this business, your beloved pets could be used as leverage. My dogs may be big, but they're gentle giants. After realizing Nora's lack of professionalism, we had a trusted friend drive them to a reputable, accredited boarding facility. There were no issues at all--our pups were safe, happy, and the staff treated them like family. As I mentioned earlier, be cautious--dealing with this business could unexpectedly shift liability onto you as the pet owner.