Pet Boarding Training near Encino

“We boarded our dog Tai at D Pet Hotel and couldn’t be happier!
From the moment we dropped him off, the staff made us feel at ease.
Tai had an absolute blast—tons of playtime, love, and attention.
The facility is spotless, modern, and truly built with dogs in mind.
We loved getting updates and seeing how happy he was every day.
The team clearly cares deeply about every pup that walks through the door.
We’ll definitely be back—Tai’s already looking forward to his next stay! ?“

“I can't overstate this -- Laura changed my life. The first year of Cooper's life (the pre-Laura era) was extremely challenging. He would bark non-stop, had horrible separation anxiety, and was all around unruly. He has such a sweet heart, but I didn't know what to do with him. I had 3 other trainers, and while he made progress, we were still in a real bind -- I couldn't leave him at home because he would bark non-stop (which broke my heart and wasn't fair to the neighbors), and I also couldn't bring him with me anywhere because he was really disruptive. In just 6 sessions, Laura completely transformed our relationships. I can now leave the house without him losing it -- but even better, I can now bring him with me places as a well behaved companion. Laura really taught me how to communicate with him, and how my lack of discipline wasn't actually being sweet to him, it was confusing him. All that to say, 10 out of 10, Laura is godsend, and I couldn't recommend her more highly.“

“We highly recommend working with Dee for any and all dog needs!
We rescued a 10 month old puppy this spring and added her to our family with two other dogs and a cat.

Within the first week we discovered our new member was extremely anxious (she escaped once and was gone for hours), was up through the night and not housebroken. This prompted us to connect with Dee where we collaborated on our goals together, and set our focus on reducing anxiety, potty and crate training, and teaching hand signals to keep our pup from bolting out the door.

Two months later, we are THRILLED to report that our puppy’s anxiety levels are down dramatically, she is 99% potty trained, fully crate trained and sleeping through the night and not a single attempt at an escape. An added bonus is seeing the benefit all of this has had on our other dogs and how quickly the puppy and cat were able to integrate.

We did our meetings with Dee over FaceTime, starting at 3 to 4 times a week, and naturally decreasing as Dee’s program was so effective. Dee is extremely knowledgeable, provides clear instruction, and has a way of explaining situations from a dog’s perspective that makes it easy to understand the interventions.

Scheduling time with her was easy. We greatly appreciated her being firm about following guidelines because it kept us on track. However, she is also understanding and flexible when we expressed needing adjustments based on our own lifestyle or goals for our family.

We have a calm and cohesive family and are beyond grateful for Dee who was integral in this process.“

“It was good as usual. Everyone is always sweet. I never remember to catch her name, but the girl that has stickers on her face sometimes is always super nice.“

“I was in a tight spot with my puppy and 2 cats needing to be watched over while the wife and I went out of town. Annie and David really saved the day! This was our first time using a pet sitter and we couldn't be happier. We got calls / texts / photos updates while we were away. Our puppy looked so happy on the walks with the other dogs. Communication was great and care for our pets was top notch.“

“We love the Sit & Stay because our dogs have fun, and we know they are very well taken care of!“

“I have been using boarding services with The Pawground since 2022. They have always been wonderful and I trust the staff with my previous dog. Recently, I had a family emergency and had to board my dog last minute. They were so lovely and accommodating during a very emotional and stressful time. It gave me such peace of mind to know that he was being taken care of while I traveled. I also love getting photo updates of him playing with all of the friends he makes there.
I also use their grooming services and Courtney has been amazing. He always comes out looking fantastic and she knows exactly how to take care of him during the grooming process to make him feel more comfortable. Definitely check out the Pawground for your boarding and grooming needs.“

“Two floors of paw friendly necessities. OpenFarm Raw kibble downstairs (discounted sometimes) treats and leashes upstairs. Always spotless and staff know their inventory which makes for a quick and pleasant pit stop. Easy pothole free complimentary parking lot in back or meters in front on Wilshire. Definitely the top of the list if you prefer to support a local brick and mortar for all your best friends raw kibble likings.“

“Amazing experience at K9 Loft today! Jenna was incredibly kind, professional, and went above and beyond to help us out. She clearly cares about both the pets and the people — we felt really supported. Grateful for the great team and how smoothly everything was handled!“

“Stardogs Clubhouse is truly a gem in Los Angeles—finally, a high-quality daycare for dogs! The staff is extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and they care for the dogs with both professionalism and kindness. There are different activities that my pup absolutely loves, and it’s clear the dogs are happy and well cared for. I had to go to the hospital recently, and the team went above and beyond to accommodate my puppy, showing so much understanding and compassion toward me as well. I’m so grateful for this place and highly recommend it to any dog parent!“

“Amazing dog trainer, using holistic approaches. Not only trains but also boards and socializes. Amazing, brilliant. Highly recommend“

“I brought my standard poodle in a couple weeks ago, and I was very happy with how she was introduced to the facility and how they checked her thoroughly and then they treated her really well and gave her a wonderful cut and full groom. I'm going to bring my other mini golden doodle there. I'm glad I found them.“

“Marth from Avid k9 changed my perspective on dogs and completely changed my german shepherds behavior from suffering from anxiety and reactivity to learning how to be the best owner for him. You will learn everything about how to help your dog be the best version of themselves and what are their specific breed needs. 100% recommend his training program for any dog!“

“Rigo was helpful getting me registered for my pup's registration and was great explaining what to expect for my pup's first play day. He pulled up the livestream so that I was able to watch as Sitka was introduced to the other pups and staff. As I watched the livestream I could see he was very comfortable meeting staff and other pups, and that was very reassuring. He was happy when I picked him up and that made me comfortable. I look forward to Sitka's next playdate!“

“Absolutely love this place. Staff are always friendly. Great selection and reasonable prices.“

“Allen and his staff were amazing with our puppy. He has learned a lot and is on his way to being the best puppy. They would send us many videos throughout the board and train and make us feel comfortable through out the process“

“Karl was fantastic! He worked with my reactive Chihuahua, Tuna, and provided exactly the tools I needed. In just 5 sessions, we made significant progress and she's no longer barking at the front door as much, which was a major issue. Karl’s approach gave me confidence that we can continue improving Tuna's behavior using the techniques he taught us. Highly recommend for anyone with a reactive small dog!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​“

“Our experience with Topanga Pet Resort was absolutely amazing. We were thoroughly impressed with how they handled everything from start to finish. The staff was kind, professional, attentive, and genuinely cared about our pet’s comfort and well-being. The facility was clean, organized, and gave us peace of mind the entire time. Communication was excellent, and it was clear our pet was being treated with love and attention. It’s hard to find a place you can fully trust with your fur baby, but this team truly exceeded expectations. We will definitely be returning and highly recommend them to anyone looking for quality pet care!“

“Truly love this place! The staff is so friendly and takes great care of my bulldog! I always recommend this place!“

“Fay is an absolute Angel! I can’t say enough positive things about the entire experience of leaving my 2 girls with her. I have a geriatric 14.5 year old who is now going senile so she’s special needs. I really need someone I trust to be patient and kind to her. Fay is wonderful. I got updates and didn’t worry one bit. They’re in the BEST hands with Fay. Thank you, Fay. ♥️“

“I found IPet and Holistic when searching google for a PT clinic for my 14 yr old dog. I had no idea what to expect beyond the many glowing reviews. I learned quickly that Yael is a true healer and that Lyrix and everyone who works there cares deeply for each animal that comes through the door. Maggie had been suffering from arthritis and old doggy wear and tear. She is now acting like a puppy - jumping, running, at ease in her aging body. What more can you ask for as your beloved pet reaches its golden years? I so trust Yael and am so grateful to have found the clinic. And Maggie loves going - which is further proof this place is magical.“

“I can’t recommend Delta K9 Academy enough! From the moment we started, it was clear they truly understand dogs and how to bring out the best in them. The trainers are knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely care about both the dogs and their owners. Na’na has learned so much and I see improvements every single day. Perfect experience from start to finish, if you want a happy, well-trained dog, this is the place!“

“What a gem! Paw Haven truly saved me over the holidays after I was searching for reliable dog care since losing our longtime dog sitter. From the moment I brought my dog in for his temperament test, I immediately felt at ease—the staff were relaxed yet incredibly professional.
My dog is a senior with diabetes, requires insulin, and is partially blind, so I was nervous leaving him for over a week with new people in a new place. The staff reassured me right away that my pup would be in great hands—and he absolutely was.
I also love that the dogs get their own room vs. being in a crate! The frequent Instagram story updates gave me so much peace of mind, too.
Special thanks to Tony, who administered insulin shots twice a day and he stays overnight with the pups! Rose, the owner, is also there every day and made me feel completely comfortable trusting a new facility with my senior dog. I will definitely be bringing my dog back. Thank you so much, Paw Haven!“

“I was fortunate to have been referred to VMC by my neighbor. Both of my dogs love to come to this vet due to the warmth and care from the front desk staff and wonderful doctors. This veterinary experience here is so refreshing and comforting. You truly feel they care about every pet that comes through their doors. Dr Steve and Dr Tenser are amazing - from bedside manner, patience with owner questions, explaining issues and options, and making my dogs feel comfy:).“

“So many great things to say about The Ranch I don't know where to start. They were so communicative from the get go and made us feel so comfortable with the board and train program for our 2 boxers from the very beginning. Our girls were with them for almost 6 weeks and came back home with much improvement and were clearly well taken care of and happpy during their stay. Joey was an amazing trainer and always very communicative and patient with our 2 high energy and sometimes stubborn girls. Highly recommend The Ranch and will absolutely be bringing our girls back!“

“I love Liah's Pet Grooming. I switched dog groomers from Arts Grooming Pet and Supplies to Liahs because my dog unfortunately got pink eye after I took her for a bath and hair cut. I love how all of the workers treat the dogs kindly. Whenever I drop off or pick up, the dogs seem to be happy and at ease. They always do a superb job and pricing is affordable which is a bonus. Thankful for them and their kindness and patience.“