We are so delighted that Hot Dog On a Leash has reopened their Carlsbad location. Wahoo! Cooper is…read moreoverjoyed to be back with his friends...his pet friends and his caretakers. It makes me smile to get a picture of Cooper playing during the day. I know that he is safe, loved and happy and he sleeps like a baby when he get home. Thank you Heather and company for keeping our dogs happy. We appreciate you all!

This place has gone downhill since 2020. It was great when Cliff was there, but they are extremely…read moredisorganized. They don't communicate well (simply sending a thumbs up for certain questions, etc.) and never refunded me for my boarding (+I still had outstanding pre-paid dog visits which I am now eating the cost - ~300) which they completely miscommunicated about and flaked (~$600) because they moved to a new location that is completely out of the way to their loyal patrons. Very disappointing considering how much I have spent for daycare through the years - esp considering I have two dogs. So they could make more money if their business acumen and communication was better.

Rhonda the pet trainer was very helpful with our little Dog Mocha for coming when called. Plus…read moreother lessons for the parents. Would highly recommend Rhonda. The lessons were convenient. Communications was excellent. Good value also.

What a great place to bring your dog and wash and blow dry for only $20! This is a SELF-SERVICE…read moredog wash which includes shampoo, conditioner, brush, blow dryer and towels (a bit worn out tbh). (Though we do bring our own supplies but nice to have backup from the store.) There 4 stations and they are constantly cleaning/sanitizing after each use (so far what I saw). The staff there are pretty helpful and nice! And as far as I know there isn't a time limit but it's common courtesy to finish quickly. :)

My family and I make the trip to Legoland yearly and we don't have to do too much before hand…read more. book room, buy tickets, rent car etc etc. However this past June we became Furparents to an adorable anxiety ridden codependent dog who can't be alone for long. Granted she is much better then when we first got her but we've already been told she has too much anxiety for daycare with tons of dogs. We have to figure out who's going to watch her now that we basically didn't get approved for the boarding services. I did alot of research and stumbled across Simply sensational and the constant communication even before I agreed to ask for their services made me feel extremely comfortable. I let them know we needed a sitter for one day , a couple of hours while we where at legoland and it was so easy to book with them. We agreeded on a time and a handoff location. The moring of we where so nervous for her and how she would react, would she run away, would she bite, would she howl all day for us? The complete opposite actually, our feelings where hurt because when I say we handed our Emi over and she walked away and didn't even look back, literally did not look back!!! lol. Off to legoland we go I suppose, not to long after we received an update from Debroah on Emi on how sweet she was and what a good dog she was. and throughout the day we received updates and pictures on what silly and sweet girl she is lt made us proud of being her parents, considering where the level of her anxiety was when we first adopted her to feeling secure in herself to be with strangers and feel safe with them. I was so pleased I made the right choice to go small and independent business. When it was time to pick up Emi several hours later we weren't even sure she'd want to come home with us but she was indeed happy to see us and we heard story on her walks in the neighborhood and how well she got along with all the new dogs she met and it was the start of what I hope to be a long standing relationship of our new dog sitters whenever we are in San Diego. I speak highly about them to everyone who asked how our springbreak and who took care of Emi? I urge you to give them a chance, you won't regret it nor will your dog, and my only warning is your dog may NOT want to go home with you at the end of the day Payment: cash or Zelle

Deborah and Reid are so invested in my pup, Ellie. I'm looking forward to the weeks ahead! Ellie is…read moreremarkably receptive to Uziah's friendship. Uziah is a Briard and a sweet challenge for Ellie. We look forward to lessons each week!

We hired Dogs on the Run to have our dog be part of our wedding day in June 2025, and I truly…read morecannot recommend them enough!! Especially our handler, Misty! From the very beginning, Misty was incredible. She carved out time weeks before the wedding for us to meet each other and talk about our dog's (Louie) temperament, our expectations, and the full game plan for the big day. It gave us so much peace of mind knowing she was prepared and genuinely cared about making everything go smoothly. On the wedding day, she was amazing. She arrived early to the Airbnb and was able to get used to walking and handling Louie. She walked Louie down the aisle, handled him and helped him greet guests during the ceremony and cocktail hour, and kept everything completely stress-free for us. She kept us updated via text throughout the day, and when it was time to drop him back off at our Airbnb in the evening, she sent photos and updates so we knew he was settled and happy. She even left us the sweetest wedding gift, which was such a thoughtful touch. Misty was kind, professional, organized, and clearly loves what she does. We are SO grateful for her and would absolutely book Dogs on the Run again. Highly, highly recommend!

DOTR saved the day when our plans for our dog fell through, because she got kennel cough. I…read morecontacted DOTR on July 4th regarding dog sitting starting on the 7th. I was contacted within 1/2 hour saying they received the note & would begin looking for sitter. Our previous sitter was not available & we were notified that day. The morning of the 5th which was a Sunday, I got a message from April telling me she was working on the problem. Within an hour, she found Darlene who then contacted me via phone. I talked with Darlene about Addy & other details. Including the fact that we were on vacation & that our friend would be doing the drop off/exchange. Darlene was very reassuring & told me her experience. After sending Darlene drop off details including phone number of our friend, Darlene contacted our friend to confirm details. Drop off was this morning & it went smoothly. Darlene texted me right away & sent pics of Addy. Our friend was impressed with Darlene & said Addy took to her right away. I will write again after we get home in a few days. But I have to say I've been very happy with DOTR & Darlene so far. They really came through at the last minute.

Tricia Reeves helped us with babysitting our dogs while we went out to dinner several nights while…read moreon vacation. We stayed at the Loew's Coronado Resort and she traveled across that serious bridge to help. Tricia took the dogs on a 1 hour walk each night, fed them and kept them happy and healthy the entire time. My dogs fell in love with her! Tricia is incredibly professional, arrives early and does not disappoint. She is a devoted dog person who knows how to keep my spoiled dogs spoiled! Karen W

We have have trusted Tricia with our 2 dogs over the last several years. Tried 2 other local…read morebuisness but after seeing how much both of our dogs loved seeing her at our front door it was a eazy choice. Tricia is very good with both of them and after getting referrals from several other dog owners we were happy to take time to post areview. Highly recommend her and have even had her stay at our house for several days to take personal care of them when we were called out of town. Eazy 5 star review.

Enrique did an outstanding job grooming my dog, Bubba! From start to finish, he was professional,…read morepatient, and clearly cared about making sure Bubba was comfortable throughout the process. Bubba came home looking amazing--clean, perfectly groomed, smelled great and happier than ever. What impressed me most was Enrique's attention to detail and the genuine care he showed for Bubba especially because Bubba was nervous! It's obvious that he loves what he does and takes pride in his work. Bubba can be a crybaby at times, but Enrique handled him with kindness and expertise. I highly recommend Enrique to anyone looking for a talented and trustworthy groomer. Thank you for taking such great care of Bubba--we will definitely be back!

Paw Purrfection is the gold standard of grooming. TJ'S…read moreGrooming for all your mobile needs! Best quality lowest prices guaranteed. Hi Chris!

By far, the best place to take your dog for urgent care or oncology needs (if you see Dr. Proulx)…read more I've been taking my dog here for just over a year for quarterly consultations with Dr. Proulx. My 11 year old dog has a history of very aggressive MCTs, and Dr. Proulx has helped us put him on a fantastic regimen that has prevented any new tumors from appearing for 15 months, while minimizing dosages for steroids. Dr. Proulx is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and kind. He answers all of my questions thoughtfully, even when I call from home because I'm a nervous dog mom. We just took my dog to the urgent care this weekend, and it was a great experience. I called in advance to say I was coming up, and they were able to see him right away. They had great bedside manner, thoroughly explained our options for next steps, proactively provided cost transparency, and offered follow up appointments. They also helped me prioritize what was needed so I could decide what to schedule with my pcp to save some money - it's clear they aren't trying to take advantage of you! We saw Dr. Vezeleva, and I can't recommend her enough. When we were done speaking with the care staff, I asked the front desk if I could take my dog to the car to wait while they filled a prescription for me - they immediately brought him out so he could wait comfortably, and they even met me at my car to get me when everything was ready so that the end process as seamless as possible.

We had a horrible experience at VCA California Veterinary Specialists in Carlsbad with Dr. Brian…read moreHranek, and I would strongly caution other pet owners about bringing a neurologic case here. We brought our cat in around 9 PM on a Sunday because she had sudden weakness, was falling over, and was clearly having trouble using her front leg and part of her body. We repeatedly told them something was seriously wrong. Instead of treating that like the emergency it obviously was, they became fixated on claiming her carrier smelled like marijuana and suggesting possible THC ingestion. That theory made no sense to us, and worse, it distracted from the actual symptoms we were there for. Their own written notes said our cat had "no apparent lameness," normal pupils, and no neurologic abnormalities. That did not reflect what we were seeing at all, and later vet visits found far more serious neurologic issues. We were also told, "yeah don't worry, there is nothing absolutely critical right now." That was completely wrong. We were sent home with reassurance that this would likely self-resolve. Because of that, there was delay before we got her properly evaluated elsewhere. We later found out she had a very serious condition affecting her brain, and vets are now telling us it may be lymphoma or a viral infection. Either way, this was never some minor "maybe she ate something weird" situation. What makes this so disturbing is not just that they were wrong. It is that they were dismissive while being wrong. They minimized obvious red flags, focused on an unlikely explanation, documented the visit in a way that downplayed what was happening, and sent us home with false reassurance when our cat needed real urgency. If your pet is falling over, weak, unable to use a leg properly, or showing neurologic symptoms, do not trust this place to take it seriously. We regret going here, and we regret trusting what we were told.

They were caring and sensitive through this difficult time. We greatly appreciated their kindness.read more

It's the hardest call and worst wait, but when Dr. Tiffany arrived, we felt an overwhelming sense…read moreof peace. Our precious golden retriever, Dug, told us it was time and we were determined to let him go on his terms...lying in the grass, eating a bowl of meatballs with Dr. Tiffany lovingly caring for him and us. Our sincere gratitude and appreciation for her help on an incredibly difficult day.