Pet Boarding Training in San Diego

“Grant’s professionalism was top notch. I can’t say enough good things about Grant with the Noble Dogs! He completely transformed my dog’s behavior. Before training, walks were stressful and obedience was hit or miss — now my dog listens, focuses, and is so much calmer overall.

Grant is incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and clearly loves what he does. He explained everything in a way that made it easy for me to keep the training consistent at home. You can really tell he cares about both the dog and the owner’s success.

If you’re looking for someone who gets real results and truly understands dogs, I highly recommend Grant with the Noble Dogs. Worth every penny!“

“I am a new customer and they chose to give my dog individual playtime for his two day stay. They sent me a daily report telling me how was doing. It sounded like he was having fun! They even included several pictures of him with the staff during his stay.
Overall I think my dog loved his stay here. He will be going again soon while I go on vacation.
Thanks to all the friendly staff,
Steven B.“

“We tried a new dog daycare today and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. Bruno had his trial day and it went so well. From the moment we arrived, he seemed comfortable and at ease, which says a lot because he can sometimes be a little hesitant in new environments. The staff was incredibly attentive, and the notes they shared with me at the end of the day were so thoughtful and detailed, it really gave me confidence that they were paying close attention to him throughout the day. It’s such a relief to know he’s in a place where he feels safe, cared for, and happy. I’m really excited for him to go back!“

“We were interested in getting a trained Belgium for our property and had been looking for a while - checking out various trainers across the country and landed on Man-K9. Unlike others we’d investigated, Man-K9 were immediately responsive to our inquiry, professional, and so incredibly nice! Additionally, the reviews that we read were all so positive that we decided to schedule an onsite visit. On the day of our visit, we could not have been more impressed. The facilities were clean, the dogs were all happy and well-behaved, and the staff were knowledgeable and passionate about their work.
Mr. Manuel Villanueva, owner/operator/trainer extraordinaire, spent a great deal of time with us, and then handed us over to Lead Trainer (also extremely impressive), Fon Villanueva. After thoroughly discussing our needs during our 1st meeting, they introduced us to a couple of dogs and observed our interaction. I was impressed by the fact they were doing the best thing not just for us, the potential ‘new owners’, but they were also looking to ensure the best fit for the dog.
We needed to wait about a month before bringing home our new family member, U-Yan. Because U-Yan was trained as a protection dog, Fon wanted to ensure that we were equipped with all the knowledge we needed. We spent 2-3 hours with Fon for 3 days ensuring that we were familiar and comfortable with the commands and how to handle the newest member of our family. While the primary goal was education for both humans and dog, the entire experience was interactive, engaging and fun – we really got to know U-Yan, and visa-versa. We had many questions and the Man-K9 team addressed them all.
By the time we were ready to leave, Fon mentioned that he’d be coming up to see us within a few weeks (we don’t live in SoCal) to make sure everything was going well. I joked with my family that this was probably more of a ‘wellness visit’ to ensure we were being good parents to U-Yan and I was completely okay with that! It signaled to me that they were sincerely doing what was best for both us and our new dog. During the time in between, Fon texted a few times to check in and Laurie (she runs things!) checked in via email – both restating that if we needed anything or had any questions to please reach out. On the day of Fon’s visit, it didn’t feel like a ‘wellness check’ for U-Yan, rather more of a 'fine tuning' for the humans - which was truly appreciated!
The entire team at Man-K9 could not have been more professional and a true pleasure to work with – Mr. Villanueva, Fon, Ricky, Laurie – everyone was just fantastic. Their dedication to the animals and their final work product is beyond compare. Add to that their outstanding customer service and you know you’re in good hands! Whether you’re looking for a protection dog, companion dog, obedience training, etc., Man-K9 is the place to go. These folks know their stuff and they are wonderful! Could not be more impressed!“

“We love Pupper club! All of the staff are so friendly and kind. My puppy absolutely loves coming, we get frequent updates all day, and I especially appreciate how staff seem to truly care about my girl. Thank you so much Pupper club!“

“My dog Winston, spent a week in training that goes with a 22 week old GoldenDoddle. Winston had not been around other dogs until his training & boarding sessions. Winston was accepted into their home & kennel with wonderfull grace & kindness. Winston was a changed dog behavioral wise to the good. Winston learned & mastered mealy all the needed commands in his stay at their home. It was an amazing transformation of a young puppy into the start of an obedient adult dog partner. Recommend their system & program highly. Thxs EjC.“

“The vet was very understanding on Pepes needs and action on his itching needs and bumps on forehead and prescribed special wipes to help with the facial itch and future plans if not succesful. Very happy on points build up to help cover Pepe visit.“

“Our pets are our world, and finding a veterinarian you truly trust is so hard. Dr. Fransioli is absolutely amazing. We have two cats, Roy Kent and POTUS Bader Ginsburg, and a dog named Abbey, and they absolutely ADORE Dr. Fransioli! She always remembers the little details about them, which makes us trust her care completely.

The entire experience at Rancho San Carlos Vet is top-notch — communication is excellent, scheduling is easy, the online portal is convenient for appointments and prescription food, and we love the text and call reminders. They even follow up after visits to check on how our pets are doing. All of their techs are amazing!

On a personal level, Dr. Fransioli remembers details about our lives too, which means so much to us. We love her so much that both me and my wife go to appointments just to see and catch up with her! We couldn’t recommend her more!“

“If you want to have the most meaningful relationship with your dog, Gonzalo is the trainer for you! Working with him has been a truly life-changing process for my fiance, me and our dog, Chef.

Chef, our 3 year old lab, has had issues with leash reactivity and anxiety since he was a puppy. Before enlisting Gonzalo’s help, we had seen behaviorists, vets, and multiple dog trainers to try to understand his behavior and why we were unable to even walk around the block without an anxiety episode.

After meeting with Gonzalo, he was able to understand our situation and tailor a training program. While this did require work on our end, the instruction we received from Gonzalo was clear and provided results quickly. Between one on one sessions, Gonzalo also provided group classes, group hikes, and prompt replies to questions and videos on WhatsApp.

Gonzalo has proven to us time and time again that he has a deep understanding of dog behavior and emotions, as well as a passion to improve the bonds between dogs and their owners. Our experiences in the group classes has shown us that Gonzalo does not have a “one size fits all” approach, but rather tailors methods that work best for you and your dog with an emphasis on having clear communication. Whether you have a new puppy or an older dog with a particular issue, you will not be disappointed.

It’s hard to put into words the bond that we now have with Chef. Interacting with him is more than just orders and obedience, it’s clear communication and understanding. He now enjoys walks to the park, fetch, coffee shops, off leash hikes, and much much more. Not only do we feel safer with him, but he seems to be living a much happier life. We truly did not think we would be here. Thank you Gonzalo!“

“After a few months of consistent daycare and a boarding stay, I can confidently say I would recommend Fon Jon to anyone and everyone who needs a place for their furry friends to have some fun. My dogs are always, always happy when we arrive even a block away and are happy as a clam during pick ups too. Being a helicopter mom with rescues, I tried four different highly recommended facilities here in San Diego as well (gotta see them all to find that perfect fit!!) and my dogs truly made the decision for me. I was worried because this is an indoor and outdoor kennel facility and being rescues, you never know how they will respond being back in a place like that but you can tell right away it's nowhere near the same type of an environment & the staff really does care and I see it every single time I'm there! Anthony, Ed, George and Minah are always so loving with every furry friend that comes through and so are the rest of the staff when I see them for pick ups! Being such a high volume facility for a small local business, I just ADORE that they make each dog feel loved and cared for and like a true VIP! That makes the BIGGEST difference (to me). I do advise everyone to shop around and make sure you are exploring all your options because everyone's going to have specific wants and every place really does have something unique to offer, but I can truly see why Fon Jon has been a staple for SO LONG in the industry and San Diego!!!! PROS * Pricing is great for the area & compared to other facilities I visited (especially since they offer a wider variety of play packages - boarding and daycare is a luxury of course so finding reasonable pricing is a push and shove) * They have options for one of my dogs who is not dog friendly so he still gets play time (I've heard his human best friend is Andrea) * Staff is always friendly and inviting * They supply almost everything for boarding so it eases my load (even dog food if needed) * They are VERY thorough with the check in process (sometimes a con if I'm in a rush but overall very important to me personally haha) * Offers cat daycare and boarding too!! * Kind of a 2 in 1 if you need training since they offer training services too - haven't used these yet but have heard good things * I can get basic grooming done here if needed so it's a one stop shop CONS * Wish they had a live cam but Staff had very understandable and reasonable explanations for not having so * LOTS of paperwork and less digital filing or portals but I'm ok with that (haven't had any issues so far) and appreciate the thoroughness more often than not * Not as modern as other places but aesthetics are the least of my concerns if my dogs are happy * Parking... but only bad if you come during peak pick up/drop off times * Really want more activity on social media!! ): OVERALL : 9.5/10 Thank you For Jon!!“

“Chris and Barbara were happy to administer medications to our older dog. She was well cared for and we will definitely be calling on them again.“

“I can’t even begin to say how grateful I am for this business. Erika and her team have gone above and beyond to accommodate my beautiful boy. They do such a great job at taking care of these dogs and I love the idea that I can just check in on my pup at any time during the day. Thank you so much.“

“Emily and her team are the best! They have different play and rest areas for the dogs, send great pictures, are communicative and flexible, and offer feedback and tips on your pup’s behavior. Fiona loves Down to Earth and I’m so happy to bring her there!“

“Pablo LOVES everyone at Snug and has been going here for 1.5 years! He’s done boarding, daycare, stay and trains. Everyone is so so sweet to him and amazing to work with. Highly recommend! Shoutout to Barb + Miah for always helping me at the front!“

“Great flexible training and toolkit for dog owners. Stim/ e collar based training that is faded away in about 3 to 4 weeks for most dogs. Remote collar just becomes a back up safety net for if leash later on. For example hiking yesterday our dog took off after a small deer, called him back and he stopped and flipped around after a collar beep interrupted his chase/prey instinct.“

“Professional. It was busy because it was a Saturday. A few emergency last minute add ons. The communication was clear that they were busy and I did not feel neglected nor did our appointment time run too long. We were still in and out within about 45 minutes for a vet tech visit to get vaccinations for my dog. Shelley, Manny, & Dr. Wilcox are friendly, professional, & knowledgeable. Thank you all. Congratulations on the new clinic/hospital. It is beautiful!“

“Pacific Beach Pet Care is the best! They provide individualized care for each dog’s needs. I have used them for two very different dogs. One dog does not get along with other dogs. He had his own area dedicated for dogs with special needs. My other dog loves to play with other dogs although he’s skittish. He is able to socialize with other dogs while feeling safe. I always feel comfortable leaving my dog at Pacific Beach Pet Care, especially since they are AKC certified and can provide dogs with care in a specialized way.“

“Jessica is an excellent dog trainer. She is a professional, has great advice, and will get your dog to the next level. Highly recommended!“

“I’ve been using Paradise Pet Care for many years. Laura has taken care of each of my three cats when I travel, sometimes for weeks at a time. She takes excellent care, my kitties are always very happy and calm when I come home! I wouldn’t want to leave them with anyone else.“

“We are very happy with how our Little Coco was treated, Dr. Rodriguez is wonderful, very caring and a talented surgeon.
The nurses are very amazing and loving. We are lucky Coco has such wonderful caring team.“

“Love these veterinarians and support staff! Top notch care for my dog. Always loving care of my baby.“

“Really love this service. They give you updates everyday. I didn’t worry about our pets once. A+++“

“I recommend this dog school to all my fellow pet owners! We got a new puppy and enrolled it in their level 1 and 2 classes. It has made puppy ownership so much more fun and low stress! We will continue to be customers and partners on the training club.“

“We are multiple repeat customers. Kari has given our Newfoundland (Masha) a second home when needed, whether for a few hours or days at a time. I have confidence that Masha's care is sound and her environment is extraordinary. She has plenty of room and stimulation both inside and outside. When we arrive, Masha is excited to see Kari and eager to start play with her and her dog. Our only disappointment has been those times that Kari was full and we have had to look elsewhere.“