Pet Boarding Training near Spring Valley

“This review is long overdue! We did the 3-week day train program with Strategic K9 earlier this year, and the difference in our dog's behavior is truly night and day. From the very beginning, communication and scheduling with Michelle and the team was easy and stress-free.

Kevin did such a great job training our dog, he really tailored the program to fit her bubbly personality and brought out the best in her. Not only did he teach her, he gave us helpful tips and tricks to keep things going once she came home.

We also boarded our dog with them during our honeymoon, and it gave us such peace of mind knowing she was in great hands.

We can't thank Kevin and Michelle enough for everything they've done, we are so grateful! Highly recommend them to anyone looking for caring, effective, and personalized training.“

“Amazing service and great prices. My dogs had a blast here. This dog daycare and boarding facility is nice and spacious with great outdoor and indoor areas. Pickup and dropoff was great and so was scheduling on the phone or online.“

“Daniel and his wife are the best. Extremely knowledgeable and personable individuals. Not to mention how amazing they are with animals. Highly recommend to all“

“I got my cat neutered here about a year ago. Due to the great service of my first visit, I came back to bring my cat for a wellness exam and vaccinations. I was nervous because my cat is a sweetheart at home but doesn’t do well with other people. Even though my cat was hissing and growling they were still being so patient with him. Dr. Dworak was amazing handling my cat. She took the time to give us some advice on his diet to prevent future health problems. My husband and I were really impressed with the whole service. We were worried because we didn’t know how well they would handle my cat’s behavior. The Front desk were very nice and the assistant that helped Dr. Dworak, was so sweet. Usually many people aren’t patient with my cat and are so fast to judge due to his behavior. That’s why it made me so happy how well they treated him. I will definitely come back for any more services my cat may need. This is a place you can trust! My cat means the world to me and seeing how well they did with him warmed my heart. Thank you for the lovely service.“

“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!“

“I have been bringing my senior pup here since 2024 and I have to just say my experience here is always a delight. Dr. De Andino is an angel and is truly helpful in every way. You definitely can tell that she is genuine and passionate about what she does! The woman at the front desk was here the last time we brought our boy in and I thought that it was sweet how she greeted, not only us, but Buddy with a big warm welcome! Keep up the great work guys!“

“We have been at Southbay Vet for ten years, but our past visit was the best yet with Nurse Neva. Our dog was very anxious and she took the time to sit down with her, talking gently and letting her warm up. It always makes me feel better when I know the nurse cares just as much about our dog as we do. Thank you, Neva!“

“I had started to lose faith that I’d be able to keep my German Shepherd mix, Walnut, due to her intense reactivity and territorial behavior. She was resource guarding, had poor recall, and was incredibly stubborn. I was overwhelmed and didn’t know what else to do.

Devotion to Dogs was recommended to me, and it was the best decision I’ve ever made for my girl. Walnut completed their two-week board and train program and came back a new dog, in the best way. No more lunging at strangers or other dogs. She plays nicely at the park and dog beach again, just like when she was younger before the reactivity set in. She can even relax in a coffee shop with me on a Sunday afternoon while I read, and I can trust her to stay calm and settled.

The training is just as much for the humans as it is for the dogs. I didn’t know how to set boundaries or communicate clear expectations before. The trainers worked with me 1:1 to make sure I knew exactly how to maintain everything Walnut learned once she came home.

Huge shoutout to Ben, Joshua, and Martina for their patience, consistency, and genuine care for every dog that walks through their doors. Walnut and I will be forever grateful. The weekly free socialization classes are such a gift and help us keep everything fresh.

Thank you Devotion to Dogs! You gave me my dog back. ❤️“

“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.“

“I recently brought my cat, James, to this veterinary hospital for a heart scan after he was diagnosed with a grade 3 heart murmur. At the very beginning, there was a small hiccup with scheduling — I was told I would receive a call back, and after a few days I hadn’t heard anything. I ended up reaching out via email, and once I did, everything completely turned around.

From that point on, the care and communication were exceptional. The team was extremely apologetic about the delay and truly went above and beyond to make sure I felt supported and informed every step of the way. They followed up before and after the appointment, answered all of my questions thoroughly, and made sure I felt comfortable throughout the entire process.

I especially want to give a huge shout-out to Justine, who took incredible care of me and James. She went above and beyond to ensure we had a positive experience and genuinely made up for that initial misstep. Her kindness, professionalism, and attention to detail made a stressful situation so much easier.

I’m very grateful for the care James received and truly appreciate how much effort the team put into making things right. Thank you for taking such great care of my boy.“

“Boarding my kitty was very easy and gave me peace of mind. At drop off we were greeted with enthusiasm and the facility was very clean and well kept. We were sent pictures of our kitty too! Would definitely use PURRology's boarding services again.“

“Chris is awesome, tremendous patient, and caring. First thing Lacey learned after a group class was DROP. I have used this and she hits the deck. She is also trained for boundaries (not to cross thresholds w/o permission. Chris is a wonder. I live in Santee but manage a building in south county. A couple with 2 lab pit cross were having issues with their rescue pups. Viola Chris to the rescue. The pups are like night and day since first session thanks Chris for all you do. I don’t travel out of town for work anymore is kept up daily now. Thanks Chris from Lacey dog and Kim.“

“David is great. His methods work wonders. His techniques even worked with a Siberian Husky, a bred many say is untrainable. Definitely recommend. He is an excellent trainer. At the end you will enjoy a perfect dog.“

“All the staff are very friendly & knowledgeable. They smile, have great eye contact when talking to you & care about your family member. Quality of care is excellent. Front office area is extremely clean with zero offensive odors. Examine rooms are also very clean. No visible worn or torn furniture. Only minor issue..2nd time she has chewed thru her leash :(“

“The training is top notch and in line with the fundamentals of current behavior science!“

“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.“

“The La mesa VETCO care team are wonderful. They are compassionate, caring, knowledgeable and very welcoming.“

“A lovely team that visits residents at Covenant House California. I'd highly suggest their service dogs! They'd be wonderful at a senior home, assisted living, hospital, or another homeless shelter!“

“I received my stabilty service dog Denny last June. Isabelle trained him and he is 100 % perfect. He can dial 911 for me, I couldn’t walk alone for 2 years until I got Denny. Now because he is so perfectly trained I’m getting lots of walking exercise which is very great for my health. I’m going to recommend Isabelle’s dog training service to everyone I know or meet in need of a service dog. I can promise them that they will get the best trained dogs from Isabelle’s company. Her trainers train the most intelligent loving devoted service dogs I’ve ever known. I’m blessed to have received my perfect devoted Beloved dog from Isabelle.“

“We have used DogZenergy to walk our dogs for several years now. This is a really exceptional service. All of their dog walkers are super friendly and caring, professional, on time, and great with dogs. We give DogZenergy our highest recommendation and thank them so much for their care!“

“I am so happy that I made the decision to bring a stray cat that I wanted to take in to Dr. Bischel and her team! After spending months earning his trust, I was finally able to capture a stray in my neighborhood and wanted to get him the vet care he needed. Unfortunately he wasn’t able to have a routine neuter because of an anatomical defect, but Dr. Bischel and her team were able to make it possible for him to have an abdominal surgery to be neutered as well as address his other needs as a previous stray. Throughout the entire process, everyone at the clinic was so kind, encouraging and took the best care of our Kedi, I truly felt like he couldn’t be in better hands. They helped guide me to ensure he had a strong recovery, and I am happy to share that he has grown into the sweetest, most affectionate and happy little boy thanks to Dr. Bischel and her team. Thank you Dr. Bischel and all of the Eastlake Village Clinic staff for taking the best care of Kedi, and I hope you know how you truly transformed his life for the best. It is much appreciated.“

“My dog Chanel had an emergency and their whole team was wonderful in explaining what the cause was (anal rupture) how they would take action to correct the issue, and the follow-up appointments. They really care about your pets! They took their time explaining the medicine, doses, everything.

They even went above and beyond. I thought there might have been an issue with Chanel's stitches and emailed them a photo - they quickly responded letting me know what I was seeing was normal.

I recommend them to anyone in Santee or nearby for great care!“