Top-rated
Dog Boarding &
Training in LA

50+ years of combined experience, 6 certified trainers, a large indoor/outdoor run with country views, premium food, and 5 – 6 hours supervised playtime in our large outdoor exercise areas.

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    We Offer Personalized Dog Boarding, Daycare & TrainingWe offer

    At our dog training and boarding facility, your dog will feel important, secure, and cared for just like they do at home, with personalized attention and a loving environment.
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    Our Services

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    Puppy Training
    Addresses housebreaking, biting, and basic commands. Helps develop proper bathroom habits, discourages destructive chewing, and establishes foundational obedience for a well-behaved adult dog.
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    Basic Obedience Training
    Reduces reactivity, fear-based aggression, and territorial behavior, promoting a safer and calmer dog, making outings and home life more manageable and peaceful.
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    Service Dog Training
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    Family Dog Training
    Ensures consistent obedience among all family members, teaches social manners, and addresses resource guarding, creating a harmonious and safe environment for the entire household.
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    Aggressive Dog Training
    Improves recall, prevents jumping on people, and stops leash pulling, ensuring a well-mannered dog that's easy to control both at home and in public.
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    Protection Dog Training
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    Meet our pet care trainers

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    Max
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    Frequently asked questions

    You’re always welcome to reach out by phone or email to ask how your pup is doing. We’re happy to provide updates during operating hours.

    📸 Photo & Video Updates are also available upon request as a $5/day add-on. This includes a selection of photos or videos to give you a glimpse of your dog’s experience.

    We offer a wide range of training programs designed to meet your dog’s age, temperament, and behavioral needs. These include:

    • Puppy Training – early development, potty training, socialization
    • Basic Obedience – leash manners, sit, stay, recall, and household behavior
    • Advanced Obedience – off-leash control, focus in high-distraction environments
    • Behavior Modification – reactivity, aggression, anxiety, and impulse control
    • Specialty Training – protection, service dog preparation, and more

    All programs begin with a personalized evaluation ($120) to help build the most effective plan for your dog.

    • Daily 3 training sessions with our certified trainers
    • Private room & calm boarding environment
    • Daily structure, socialization, and enrichment in outdoor yard
    • Free group class every 5 days

    Customized plan based on your dog’s needs

    Our regular boarding provides a safe, spacious, and enriching environment for your dog, including:

    • Private indoor room with AC
    • Supervised play in our outdoor yards
    • Daily feeding (owner provides food)
    • Personalized care from trained staff
    • Peaceful nature setting on 6.5 acres

    To ensure your pup is comfortable, please bring:

    • Pre-measured, labeled food for the duration of their stay 
    • Any necessary medications, clearly labeled with instructions
    • If you want your pup to have something that smells like home during their stay you can bring an old t-shirt or any item that you don`t care about losing, as we do not guarantee giving back any belongings.

    We provide bedding, bowls, and toys

    Note: We do not allow personal items like beds, blankets, or toys to avoid loss or damage.

    Yes. For the safety of all dogs in our care, we require proof of up-to-date vaccinations:

    • Rabies
    • DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza)
    • Bordetella (Kennel Cough)
    • Leptospirosis
    • Canine Influenza

    Please bring a copy or email us your vaccination records prior to your dog’s stay.

    Rates are based on your dog’s weight:

    1–14 lbs: $69/night

    15–29 lbs: $75/night

    30–99 lbs: $85/night

    100+ lbs: $90/night

    Additional fees (if applicable):

    Not neutered/spayed: +$10/night

    Private boarding (solo yard): +$30/night

    Holiday rate: +$11/night

    Late pickup fee after 2 PM

    Our bootcamp-style training program allows your dog to stay with us and receive 3–4 personalized training sessions daily focused on your goals. It’s ideal for behavior issues, obedience, leash manners, or aggression rehab.

    We recommend starting with a First Training Session (FTS) – a 1-hour evaluation with one of our trainers for $120. This helps us assess your dog and recommend the best program length.

    Any questions?

    Make a call now!
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