They have helped me so much with my puppy! First few session to establish the basics, then waiting…read moreonce he grows to work on more advanced obedience. The trainers are so caring and dedicated.

Shelley has so much experience! Shelley has been training forever and there wasn't one thing my new…read morerescue dog could throw at her, where she didn't have a calm redirect. Shelley explained where the behaviors of my new dog were coming from how she was experiencing the world from MY DOG'S POINT OF VIEW. Her analogies made so much sense. I have been practicing with her strategies and my dog is gaining confidence everyday. Our next session was even more eye opening as to how to work with my dog. Shelley followed up and has been an amazing resource for my needs. Highly recommend

There are not enough words to recommend Liz and her team!…read more We looked at so many different doggy daycares and our fur baby never came out happy, just exhausted and we weren't sure about them and we found Dogs Abound and omg! Our pup gets waaaaay too excited even as we're driving up the street to drop off and he's always eager to get off the car and get to his puppy friends. It's a plus when Missy is there to welcome him! Missy is for sure one of his favorite people at Dogs Abound. Liz, Broke, Courtney and all of the Dogs Abound Team have been amazing with our pup and give this dog mum peace of mind that he's in great hands when I can't be with him. Every time I pick him up he's excited and happy and looks like he had a great day. Pic of my happy pup when I tell him we're going to see his FURiends

We began taking our puppy to Dogs Abound in April after a Zoom consultation with Courtney. I was a…read morelittle taken aback by Courtney who seemed a big standoff-ish during the chat but decided to give the place a shot... after all, I cared more about finding trainers who treated my puppy well more than treating me well. After the first visit, employee Matt said he wasn't sure if they could board our puppy until they knew he would do well with other dogs (totally understandable) but when I mentioned I wanted to do training sessions, he and Courtney got nice quickly and signed me up for everything! I really wanted my 4-month-old puppy to get out of his shell, gain confidence and make friends so I ended up paying for a 10-pack of training sessions. I also read the Yelp reviews here so decided it would work. The training sessions included a Zoom chat with the trainer, Vivien, after four classes. When it was time for our first Zoom chat, the trainer wasn't able to connect to a computer so she called me, which was understandable (happens to all of us, right?) I asked her if she could send me videos (since we didn't get a Zoom chat) of the lessons she was teaching my puppy so I could reinforce it at home and she agreed. A few days past and I didn't get anything so I texted her. I immediately received an email from Courtney telling me not to communicate to her trainer directly. Um ok? I told her Vivien told me she would send me videos because we didn't get our Zoom chat and asked how she would address the problem. Vivien ends up sending me a very lengthy email instead. Another four training sessions pass and we get another Zoom session with Vivien, which was actually helpful! I finally learned what my puppy was learning this whole time! After our final two training sessions, we get an email stating they will now charge $3 per day to feed your dog! WHAT? As though spending hundreds of dollars for training and care isn't enough, they want to profit off feeding your dog and charge more than the food itself? I immediately notified Dogs Abound I wouldn't be returning with my pup. After I canceled, my husband told me that one time when he picked up our dog, he heard one of the employees say to a dog "you little sh*t." Yup, you read that right. An employee called a dog "YOU LITTLE SH*T") I'm all about giving people the benefit of the doubt and like I said, I'd rather have them treat my puppy well than me. However, these greedy folks obviously lack any basic customer service skills. The terrible communication and more importantly, how they treat their clients (fur and human), shows they don't care. I'm also thrown off by the Yelp reviews. Maybe the employees have some hidden biases? We just transitioned to Dogtopia and we are SO MUCH HAPPIER at the level of communication, professionalism and honest love they show the dogs --which can be viewed via Webcam. (I once asked Courtney if she could send me a photo of my puppy and she said no). I suppose this is my lesson in giving people the benefit of the doubt! Not everyone deserves it! UPDATE: My husband saw the dog picked up by the owner after the employee called him a "little sh*t," but nice effort by the owner for trying to defend the verbal abuse of dogs. Good to know she isn't ashamed of acknowledging that she herself may verbally abuse her dogs from time to time.

So lucky to have this in the community. Rare to find somewhere 24 hrs. They babysat my pup for a…read moreday while we went to the zoo. Highly recommend

This was our second time using the Escondido location, and it confirmed that this facility is not…read moreequipped or operated to responsibly manage large or anxious dogs, despite advertising itself as a professional daycare. During our first experience in May 2024 (boarding), our dog, Chika, was labeled anxious and given a "first strike" for snapping at other dogs. We had never received this sort of feedback before and were concerned. She was placed in private care for the remainder of that stay, and no further issues occurred. Between May 2024 and December 2025, Chika attended numerous daycare facilities in social play without incident. We gave the Escondido location another opportunity on December 20, 2025. Within three hours, we received a voicemail from Daniel (manager) stating that Chika was digging at and jumping on the walls and that the Escondido facility's walls are not as sturdy as those at the Miramar location. We were also told that she would NOT be welcome back at Escondido after that day. We do not dispute Chika's behavior, but the problem was the lack of management. We are paying customers and expect staff to actively handle the situation, not simply report it and escalate to removal or ban. There was no indication that reasonable steps were taken (removal from the area, breaks, walks, or calming measures) before contacting us. Notifying the customer is appropriate and appreciated; failing to attempt resolution is not. Chika was eventually placed in a cage for the remainder of the day, which was acceptable. However, communication did not indicate that efforts were made to reduce her stress or ensure her comfort. We paid $60 per dog (two dogs; our other dog's behavior was deemed acceptable) and expected professional supervision and care. There are serious safety and operational concerns. The facility has thin, easily damaged walls, is understaffed (per the manager and owner), and staff are not consistently present in dog areas. Dogs are sometimes monitored via cameras rather than in-person supervision, according to Daniel (manager). This location also maintains a low number of dogs, which aligns with how quickly dogs are removed or banned instead of being managed. According to the daycare, Chika may react this way because calmer areas stress her and busier areas keep her mind occupied--interpret that as you will. Interactions with Daniel (manager) and Brian (owner) were unacceptable. Brian called us on December 21st, which we initially appreciated as a chance to discuss the situation. However, the conversation quickly became hostile and dismissive, with Brian stating they "could bill you for the damage, but aren't," telling me to "take some introspection," and calling me "rude" and "ridiculous for asking for a refund." He also said, "open your own daycare and manage it how you want." All phone calls with management are recorded, so there is a record of these interactions. No accommodation was offered. Had a partial refund been provided, this review would not exist! The only professional interaction was with Whitney at the front desk. We love the Miramar location, and it's disappointing that our experience at Escondido came to this. Owners of large or anxious dogs should proceed with caution. This location does not actively manage stressed dogs or work toward resolution.

I cannot sing the praises of Michelle enough! When Monty returned from two weeks of Board and…read moreTrain with Michelle, he was a changed dog. He's not just a calmer dog, he's a CALM dog. We've had no out-of-control barking incidents; he can be tethered and remain quiet. He's very good on walks, moving from "heel" to "break" and back to "heel" again. He's very responsive to the "off" command, which we use primarily to keep him off the furniture and out of the kitchen. Last week we had friends over for dinner and after his initial excitement he was a good boy, lying nearby content and chewing on a bone. We even attended the Humane Society Walk for Animals at Kit Carson Park, and with hundreds of dogs and people and non-stop activities, he was again a very well-behaved boy. We are so appreciative of the work that Michelle did with Monty. He is now the dog we always hoped he would be - happy, well-behaved, and living his best life!

I just picked up my dog today and I could not be happier! I had a great experience from start to…read morefinish with the team at Cosmo K9, specifically, Sophia! Sophia handled Kodi for the 2 weeks he was there and did a fantastic job training him! Sophia kept me updated on Kodi's progress every few days sending me pictures and short videos, and always took the time to explain everything to me, as well as teach me how to best handle him when returning Kodi back to me. I live in the valley (Los Angeles) and took the 2 hour drive because of a referral so highly recommended Cosmo K9 and I'm glad I did! 5 STARS! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

We left our puppy, Zeus with the goodest boyz for two weeks on a board and train and I'm happy to…read moresay that it was the best decision we made for both our puppy and ourselves. Andrew (the owner) gave us an overview of his training expertise before the board and train, answered all of our question, and we were able to do a socially distanced meet & greet prior to dropping our pup off. During our pups stay he sent us pictures everyday and gave us updates on Zeus. It not only made us feel comfortable that he was having a blast - but also so happy that he was reviewing so much love from Andrew and his pack. It's been a week since we've had Zeus back home and boy do we see a great change! He listens better, has sharpened his recall and even learned stay, wait, and come! It's amazing what he has learned not only from Andrew but from his two dogs (also known as the pack!) I would 100% recommend Andrew as a dog sitter and trainer! Thanks again Andrew!

Straight up dog dad! If you are looking for a safe and fun place to board your pup then look no…read morefurther. Andrew looked after Mika, my Shiba Inu, while my family and I attended a conference. Like most Shiba's, Mika tends to be timid and weary of strangers. Much to my surprise, as soon we walked up to the front door and Mika saw Andrew, Mika began to wag her tail (I only see Mika wags her tail for me and my wife). I knew right away Mika was going to feel at home. I received pictures and updates of Mika's weekend. From dog beach adventures to being snuggled up on the couch. I made the right decision when I picked The Goodest Boyz after I saw Andrew treat Mika like she was his own family. I highly recommend them for any and all of you dog boarding needs.

Tailwag is my dog happiest place. I'm thinking here, it has been almost 1.5 years that we found…read moreTailwag. I was so worried to find the right place, and it is beyond of perfect. They treat my dog as their own! Just an amazing place and staff. I will start with the boarding and day care. Kind of a private suite , and the room has an AC to keep the dogs at the perfect temperature. During the daycare, his favorite part is the pool... well, he is a lab so pool and grabbing pillows from the couch is so much fun! But I really need to share the experience of their Academy training. Our dog started 2 months ago and we will continue. He has changed so much, so well behaved, social skills, he has become another dog, super smart! Wednesday is his favorite day of the week as it is Tailwag day (Academy time)... next day he is so exhausted, but Fridays he think it is Tailwag day again, and starts crying and when the door opens he goes outside and want to go again! not happy when I just bring him for a car ride ! Anyway, all I can say, it is the best place you can find! I cannot thank enough the whole staff, specially Sue and Isaac!

We absolutely LOVE Tailwags! My 1-year-old golden retriever, Jetty, thrives there. He gets to run…read morearound almost two acres, playing and learning great social skills with other dogs. The staff even taught him how to swim -- now he's not afraid of the water and is completely pool safe. We've also boarded him overnight and while on vacation, and he's always come home happy and well cared for. It's truly the best place for him to burn off energy, stay happy, and have fun. We're so grateful for the care, attention, and joy they bring to his life. Highly recommend!

Hannah was awesome! I almost gave up on my hyper pup, but Hannah worked with him and like magic! He…read moreis a dream dog now.

I will keep posting this until they own what they did…read more They don't get to have a 5 star review I'm sorry. They trained my dog, she was boarded there once before and boarded there again in January. She got out. They said she freaked out. I do not believe that. She was missing for 20 plus days. They said they where looking, they said they where doing everything they could. I call bull! We Contacted Babs Fry. Who they did also and lied and said it was a dogs friend that got out. Well, she went starving, lost 30% of her weight. Got close to the freeway and the night we finally caught her on camera to find her. They sat and waited with a trap in place- for her only to be KILLED on the 15 freeway by a car. We were so close to getting her home. They are responsible for this! They need cameras on the dogs they claim to care about. I would never recommend this place to anyone.

We sent our two dogs to a 3-week board and train program at IQK9 in Valley Center and the results…read morewere incredible! We were recommended this place by another dog mom at the dog park who also went through the training and has a very well-behaved doggo. Our dogs - Gojo and Benji - came home more obedient, calm, and confident -- they now respond to commands, walk beautifully on leash, and no longer jump on people or fight with each other. The dog trainers at IQK9 in Valley Center are amazing -- you can tell they truly care about every dog and have years of professional dog training experience. The whole process was easy, clear, and very well-organized. They even trained us during pickup so we understood how to stay consistent at home. This made all the difference because it is so important for us to continue their training at home to instill everything they learned. Our dogs absolutely loved their trainers and were so happy the entire time. If you're looking for obedience training, leash training, or dog behavior correction in Valley Center or North County San Diego, we 10/10 recommend this place!

IQ K9 has genuinely changed our lives, as well as our dogs' lives. We dropped off 2 very reactive…read moredogs that were out of control on walks, in the car, etc. Our male dog was also beginning to growl at our toddler and another adult in the home. After their board and train, we picked up 2 dogs who could walk past other dogs without reacting, obey commands, and were overall in a more relaxed state of mind. IQ K9 has provided continuous training in our home and out in the real world. It's not just the training of dogs that they do well, but the training of owners and handlers. We have learned so much and our relationship with our dogs has done a complete 180. We are so grateful to Stani and her team and cannot recommend them enough.