I take my dog to Paw Commons for daycare and boarding regularly. I have to call out Diana for her amazing service and hospitality. She is such a warm light, always going the extra mile to help out and make me feel welcome. She always gives feedback and specifics on how my dog did, which makes the whole experience feel really personal and boutique. It's honestly rare to find someone who makes that kind of impression just from front desk interactions, but she really does. Every time I see her I know my dog is in good hands. Paw Commons is lucky to have her. read more

Paw Commons - Snow - Pet Sitting Near Me - San Diego, California

Pros:The staff is very kind and friendly. Cons:The facility is set up like an animal shelter. The standard "suites" are kennels with plastic doors and are not soundproof, so dogs constantly hear other dogs barking or panicking unless you pay extra for an upgraded "suite" (similar to setups at the San Diego Humane Society). Webcams are only available in the play areas unless you pay for that upgrade, so there is no way to monitor your dog while they're in regular boarding. Playgroups are divided into "large" and "smaller" dogs, with "smaller" defined as up to 45 lbs -- something that is not clearly communicated or written on the website. I saw a golden retriever in the small dog group a one point, which raises serious concerns about how size and safety are handled. The facility is understaffed. At times, I saw one employee responsible for both kennel areas. There were piles of urine and feces left in play areas, dogs running through them, and periods where dogs were not actively supervised. The large and small dog areas face each other with only the fence to divide them, which creates unnecessary reactivity. Most concerning, my dog came home with dried urine and feces stuck to his belly and paws. When I brought it up, I was told "that happens sometimes." It took me an hour to fully bathe and brush him out due to matting from laying in urine. The kind staff unfortunately does not make up for the lack of cleanliness, supervision, and transparency issues. For a business of this size and reported revenue, these conditions for the dogs and employees are unacceptable. Update: After I posted this review, the manager, Jasmine, contacted me and claimed my dog's condition was due to "aggressive behavior." However, he was only there for two days, and no aggression was ever communicated to me or documented in his report cards. When I questioned the lack of documentation, Jasmine simply said, "Sorry about that." If his behavior had truly impacted his care, I would have expected immediate notification and written documentation -- not an explanation offered only after I raised concerns about him running into doors, stumbling, and having urine and poop all over him. read more

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i had my 2 dogs boarded here as we were going on an out of country trip about 2 months ago. we did the evaluation and were told they were a good to go for boarding. what I DO like about this place is that the staff is very friendly and you have access to see your pups on live stream! :) okay so now the hard part: 1. so when we first dropped them off i asked for the extra service for one of my dogs to have a bath and the other a groom/trim. when picking them up , it appeared they both got a bath and the one i requested a groom for did not get their groom. its fine no big deal 2. however, what was a bit of a big deal was that one of my dogs got an EAR INFECTION from the bath. it made me feel the ones who are grooming/ bathing the dogs aren't properly taking care of my pet when bathing them . 3. when watching the live cams one day i saw my dogs hanging out (cool !) however after a few minutes i saw a pitty starting to harrass my pitty as well as another pitty in the play room . my pitty and the other pitty that was being harassed were perfectly fine together until that third pitty came in. i was hoping id see one of the caretakers place the harrassing pitty in the other bigger dog area and close them off from mine and the other pitty. NOPE. i watched this go one for over 10 min watching my dog and the other pitty get harrassed by that pitty with no intervention whatsoever. was there anyone there to see? did they not care or see the behavior of what was going on? mind you this pitty was not bothering any other dogs besides those two. eventually they opened the second dog fence and the harrassing dog luckily chose to go over on their own and away from mine. the tension quickly went away the moment that dog left and i saw my dog relax. 4. also not only did one of my dogs get an ear infection- both got kennel cough during their stay :( theyve never got it before and im happy they were vaccinated so it didnt hit them crazy hard and i understand that when taking them to a boarding facility theres that risk but it was such a bummer how it was just another thing that happened here and seeing them being sick was so upsetting i appreciate that my dogs did not come back traumatized and im glad they have the option for a bigger suite and that theyre not in a cage all day. however im not too sure if id be comfortable bringing my dogs back here based on those things . everyones experience is different mine was just fine but for the price it should've been 100% amazing but what can you do read more

What a relief to know that Diana and all the staff are there to welcome Captain Nemo. He is always happy to be there and greet the staff. Although he is happy to see me when it's time to go home, there is always a bit of reluctance on his part to leave the staff and their hugs. Highly recommend for day or overnight boarding. read more

Seamus comes here every week. All of the staff are super nice and treat them really well They have a good selection of treats and toys Wish it smelled a little better when I first get there in the morning . read more

An amazing well run service. Bright attentive staff. Kind caring and loving of our pets. We are lucky to have access to dog Disneyland. read more

Paw Commons - Jerry - Pet Sitting Near Me - San Diego, California

I took my 7 yr old JRT there for an overnight stay. Staff were very welcoming and helpful. They explained options thoroughly. The online registration process was easy and vaccine requirements were clear. The absolutely only issue is limited parking in the front when dropping off and picking up. We will be back on our next San Diego visit! read more

Paw Commons - Olive - Pet Sitting Near Me - San Diego, California

My poor dog Bernie wasn't welcome at my daughter's Airbnb. With nowhere else to turn, I found Paw Commons just down the street. They took him in for day boarding, and he had a great time! It was so much better than having him wait all day in the car! I picked him up happy and wiggly all over. He had a great time! Thanks for fitting him in...on Valentine'sDay! read more

Beatrix and I love the Bay Park team! We'd be lifelong attendees if the schedule worked out a little better. It was a tearful goodbye even after just a few months going there. Special shoutout to Diana, Phillip, Terryl, Jordyn & Daphne! read more

Chancy always has the best time at Paw Commoms Bay Park! The staff are the absolute best and I could not imagine a better place to take my best friend to when I'm at work. Chance loves the staff and they love him and as a dog mom, that's all we ever want! Thank you guys for all you do read more

Paw Commons - Chance - Pet Sitting Near Me - San Diego, California

I brought my (new to me) dog, Ruthie, to Paw Commons for her first grooming appointment. I've only had her for a few weeks but she was looking pretty scruffy. I wasn't sure how she would do with a groomer, she's sooo friendly but attached to her humans. But she did great!! Everyone at Paw Commons was so nice and her groomer Janetta had great energy--Ruthie was immediately calm in her arms. I wasn't sure what kind of cut to request so I let Janetta take the lead. She did an AMAZING job and Ruthie looks even cuter than before (if possible). Thanks for making Ruthie and me feel comfortable at our first appointment! read more

Paw Commons - Ruthie feeling beautiful after her appointment - Pet Sitting Near Me - San Diego, California

The staff turned my otherwise aloof (downright timid) Azawakh into a socialized and happy gal who wags tail and sits for her leash when it's time to go to "camp." we are so grateful! read more

Paw Commons has a wonderful staff that truly loves our animals. My dog has a great experience every time he stays and I recommend Paw Commons highly over all other boarding facilities I have tried. My dog has fun and he doesn't come home skinny and sad like other places. Love Paw Commons! read more

My dog goes out of her mind when she gets to go "play with her friends" at Paw Commons. All the staff are top notch. Very welcoming, very friendly, and Penny loves them. It's a bit farther than other dog daycares from where I live but the peace of mind I have when she is there and the amount she loves it makes it well worth it. read more

Paw Commons - Penny the Pug - Pet Sitting Near Me - San Diego, California

All the folks at Paw Commons are terrific. Their day care program is excellent and gives me confidence to leave my dog in their care.

Paw Commons has always been our trusted place for pet lodging. The staff is incredibly friendly, kind, and understanding. During Chico's recent stay, he received a full grooming, and Jasmine did a fantastic job--he looked and smelled amazing! We truly appreciate everything Paw Commons does and will continue to bring our fur baby here. They're pawsome! read more

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The staff was very accommodating when there was some confusion about an appointment time. The groomer was excellent. Baron loves going there. read more

easy to get an appointment. a choice of baths from basic to being totally spoiled. was able to pick Liz up in 90 minutes. and she likes day care too. read more

Both Carly (amazing evaluation and behavioral expert) and Amy (pup groomer guru) were wonderful! I had the best time at Paw Commons when we first visited for our initial doggy daycare test appointment. I was flustered and late when arriving as I had lost transportation to drive, though only 1.5 miles down the way from PC. I was just a few minutes late, but staff was super kind and empathetic, settling me and just starting the conversation in the right direction. Carly was super informative, actively listened, and exuded genuine connection and kindness towards me and my pup, Finn. We spent time discussing his background and other elements of Finn/my lifestyle, and Carly was very attentive and mindful to what would work best for us in terms of care. I arrived four hours later to hear about Finn's great assessment and play with the other pups. Carly and I identified areas for the team to focus on (the less skillful habits of my 10-month old Shepard/mix rescue) but felt overall great about his future at PC. Carly even went a step further and heard me share that Finn's nails were super sharp bc the Humane Society didn't cut them during his neuter as expected. She recruited the great Amy who is a master groomer and I have NO idea how she shaped those gritty nails of Finn so quickly! I was blown away. I purchased a 20-visit package and felt super assured that not only my pup could be supported at the drop of a whim we I needed the PC team, I realized that this team really cares and welcomes the love of each animal, even with their slight "imperfections" haha (still a puppy - likes to bark and eat poop - working on it!!). Thank you Paw Commons and see you soon!! Katy Seals read more

The staff are so friendly, and are great with the pups! My girl loves coming to Paw Commons. As soon as we turn onto Morena she knows where we are going, and gets so excited. read more

Always excellent.. and my service dog, Delmar, loves going. Staff is caring and professional. Prices are reasonable. Mahalo as always. read more

These very "unprofessional groomers" shaved my 10 month old Cavapoo puppy after I specifically told them to call me if they were unable to groom my puppy as depicted in the picture I showed them upon arrival. Then charged me $140 after they estimated $75-$90. They completely ruined his beautiful coat of hair. If I had wanted to shave him I could've done that on my own for nothing. Incompetent, inept, unprofessional and fraudulent. Buyer beware!! Negative 1 star. read more

I left my golden retriever puppy Jaxon from Sunday afternoon until Tuesday evening. They sent me daily report cards and seemed to genuinely enjoy taking care of him. This relieved my anxiety about being away from him. I'll be using them whenever I need to travel from now on! read more

Paw Commons - Pet Sitting Near Me - San Diego, California

We've had our puppers stay there multiple times when we're on vacation, and they take excellent care of them--wouldn't take them anywhere else!! read more

I have been going to Paw Commons for 12 1/2 years both for training and grooming for my dog Brooklyn. Paw Commons is the best there is. Jazmin is an excellent groomer. read more

There was a mistake with the booking for our dog. I called to voice my displeasure with the situation and asked that owner call me to discuss the problem. He did so within a couple of hours on a Sunday afternoon which I appreciated. He was gracious and did what he could to rectify the error. read more

I had a great experience with Paw Commons! I got my dog groomed with the premium package and he loved it! The staff was so friendly and you could tell they were excited to hang out with the pups. They were very responsive to his body language and how he felt about certain grooming items. They saw that he didn't like the blow dryer so they put him in a separate kennel that has light air blowing to help dry him! He came out so soft and smelling good! They even put a little bandana on him, he looked so handsome! They also had a punch card that the from desk, but it is only punched when you get the premium package for grooming. Once the card is full, you get 50% the 7th visit. For a small dog (13 lb.) we paid a little under $50. They have their parking located right in front of the building but there weren't too many spots. read more

Pepper gets excited if he even hears the words "Paw Commons." He's over-the-top excited when we drop him off for Day Care. It's so reassuring for us to know he is so well cared for and HAPPY! read more

Our dog Albert is very timid with other dogs and new people. Going to Paw Commons has helped this. He comes home clean and happy. We can watch him on the webcam and for the first time we did not do that----that's how trusting we are. We will continue to send him there and find the loving attitude of the staff heartening. Thank you. read more

I dropped off our 7 month old golden retriever for a 4 night stay. it was both of our first times being away from each other. As soon as I walked in they made me feel great about the whole process. the labels his food, made sure he had his toys and treats and took him off to open play with the other dogs. He was in the premium room which I think he loved, tv and all. I was able to watch him from the cameras during play time which made me feel great. I picked him up this past Saturday and he was so happy to see me but more importantly he was clean and smelled great after playtime bath. Bonus points because they sent me a report card on his adorableness. Also-shout out to Daphne for being awesome and making sure my puppy was well taken care of. This will be my spot for day care, sleepovers and doggy spa. read more

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Took care of the baby and was so patient and gentle and his cuz was perfect. I would definitely come back

PAW Commons Bay Park ... is my dog Sassy home away from home? Although we don't go, but once or twice a month, she is always welcomed with open arms. The groomers in the attendance are more than capable. The facility is always clean and well kept. Sassy always looks forward to her bath nail trim, and play day, and I look forward to some time off!!! read more

I cannot overstate how incredible the Paw Commons team is. I brought my puppy to a few of the Saturday puppy socials and eventually signed her up for the 2-week puppy camp. Her first night there, she started showing signs of a possible UTI. The team was so communicative around this, keeping me updated with everything going on and consulting me on next steps. They did need to take her to the vet and when it didn't seem like she'd be able to be seen that same day, the CEO of Paw Commons helped make it happen. Elle the trainer is super awesome- there is SUCH a difference in my dog. I truly can't say enough good things about our experience with Paw Commons - they are so caring, and just go above and beyond. Super grateful for the love you've shown my pup! read more

Absolutely love this place for my dog, Oscar. The staff are so friendly and good with dogs and it's obvious that they care. The facility is really nice and clean and I felt comfortable knowing my furry best friend was in good hands. read more

Janetta has been the only person to groom my pom for the last couple of years! She is very careful, friendly, and patient towards my doggo who gets anxiety and is able to relieve some of that away. Janetta is such a bundle of joy and does a fantastic job towards her grooming services! I highly recommend going to this place for grooming and other services. All staffs are super duper friendly, including the front desk associates and other groomers as well :)! read more

Paw Commons - Pet Sitting Near Me - San Diego, California

Our dog loves going here and is so well cared for thank you! Staff are always courteous and helpful, service has been great.

Highly highly recommend Janetta for grooming! She's been in the dog industry for 15 years and going on 9 for dog grooming... She's told me she's never been bit before! And I believe it!! She is an animal whisperer!! My not so friendly pitbull loves her so much!!! Paw commons in all is a wonderful place to take your dogs for all your doggy needs!! read more

Let me start off by singing the praises of the amazing Heather Simpson, the miracle-worker trainer! Heather is very knowledgeable about dogs and their behavior; she truly understands how to connect with your dog - making for a safe and positive experience for everyone. We had our 10 month-old French Bulldog complete a puppy board & train with Heather, and let me just say that I could see and feel the trust he had in her and the love and bond they had developed. The stress of having a new puppy (chewing, jumping, etc.) and a toddler has virtually vanished and we can now truly enjoy our dog as part of our family - and much thanks to Heather we have learned how to be better dog owners. If you are in need of a dog trainer you can trust and/or a dog-care facility that is clean, welcoming and trust-worthy, look no further than Paw Commons (Bay Park)...and tell them Maui sent you! read more

Paw Commons - My happy guy having some bubble fun during his play-day! - Pet Sitting Near Me - San Diego, California

We love Paw Commons! They are our go to for training, grooming, day care + now boarding! We just recently had our first stay there (5 days) and we had a great time. Me and my brother will definitely be back! Regis + Remy read more

My dog comes home happy! They give a nice report on my dog's day. Staff is friendly and provides good customer service! They have separate areas for small and large dogs which is nice since I have a small dog. Very happy with Paw Commons for doggie daycare! read more