I was enrolled in AlphaDog Lodging's service dog program, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. Sierra, the trainer in charge, did a fantastic job! We started by discussing my specific needs and the tasks my dog could assist me with. The program focused on achieving excellent obedience, particularly in challenging social situations. Sierra ensured that my dog would remain calm and composed while wearing the service vest, clearly understanding when he was on duty. Once we reached that level, I joined Sierra in training sessions where she guided both me and my dog through the service tasks. Throughout the program, Sierra provided regular video and picture updates, keeping me informed of my dog's progress. Her expertise and passion for her work were apparent in every interaction. She exhibited patience, extensive knowledge, and unwavering dedication, fostering a nurturing environment for both dogs and their owners. I truly valued the opportunity to learn from her wealth of experience. I am delighted to recommend AlphaDog Lodging's service dog program to anyone in search of exceptional training. Sierra's remarkable skills, combined with the ongoing communication and personalized approach, have resulted in a well-trained service dog who has significantly improved my daily life. I extend my heartfelt appreciation to Sierra and the entire team at AlphaDog Lodging for their outstanding commitment. Thank you for creating an exceptional program and making a positive impact on both dogs and their owners. read more

I had to make a yelp account after this experience, I came down from Napa a few days ago to see my mother who isn't doing so well at the time. I had to bring my dog Lego with me, so while in town running errands for my mother I begin have a guilt trip for leaving my Lego in the car every time I would go into a store. So I google a kennel mill valley and found alpha dog and headed over, when I got there I notice right away how packed and busy it was. Dogs were coming in by the numbers and the guy behind the counter with the baseball cap was handling it with finesse,(forgot his name) he was cool calm and relaxed, greeted each customer with a smile. As packed as it was he got everyone in and out and got to me very fast. I told him my situation and he listened me, we went over a few things and he gave me a complete break down he even offered me a tour. I had to pass on the tour cause of time but I will definitely bring my dog here for a trial when I am back in town. Great customer service and I really appreciated when he wished my mother well, he even went as far as to share that he is currently dealing with a sick grandmother and gave me some advice on emotionally dealing with a sick love one. The only thing that was unsettling was the smell of dog, which comes with the territory so I understand. Just cause of my personal experience I will recommend this place. read more

I'm new to town so I begin my search for a doggie day care close to home, after checking out a few I saved the one closet to my home for last. First thing I noticed was the mud filled pot holes in the ground of the parking lot, drove in with a clean car left with a dirty one. Once inside I waited for maybe 15 minutes while the few people in front of me got their dogs, finally after the wait I was greeted by a red face women with messy reddish hair who seemed mad that I was there. I thought to my self maybe she was having a rough day, but once I begin to tell her my story she told me to hold on so she could put a dog away. The dog put up a slight struggle and she then begin to handle him in a way that made me upset. Once the dog was away, she came back and asked me a few question and handed me some forms like we were in a race. This women was unreal on the way she was rushing me out , someone walk in and said hi; I used that as my opening to go. With out saying bye I left leaving the mean women there, I don't know what she was on or how her day was going but you must be professional at all times and she was not!!!! With that in mind I will never bring my dog to that place if this is the kind of people working there. read more

If you want a full service place that treats your dog like their own family this is the place. It's also the only place you should go for service dog training! I cannot say enough about AlphaDog and their service dog training by Sierra Berrik. Training Poppy (my service dog) feels like the easy part. She also took the time to train me- she built up my confidence to be my dog's handler, made me comfortable with having a service dog that also served as a visible sign to society that I need help, and practicing all possible situations I could be in with my dog. Poppy practically opens the car door herself to get to AlphaDog. They are vigilant about play styles in the yard, add time for rest, and when Poppy lost a nail playing, they took her straight to urgent care to have it taken care of. When her shots were out of date they notified me and said she couldn't come back until they were updated. While that may seem annoying, I really appreciate they are protecting every dog like they are their own. Plus, they were right! Poppy needed her shots and I had completely overlooked it. Finally, Poppy is TIRED when she comes home. Who doesn't love a tired dog at the end of the day? read more

Martha, owner, and every member of her staff couldn't have been more helpful and supportive when we experienced an absolute disaster. Our 5 mos. old rescue puppy escaped from her collar in a parking lot at Walgreens, across from Alpha dog. Panicked and afraid we went in to Alpha Dog for ideas and help. After an hour of calling to rescue support agencies and gaining no support....Martha enthusiastically jumped in to high gear and grabbed 2 staff members and led our search through a huge marsh behind her business. Shockingly, we found the little puppy crouched in the grasses. Martha and Maddie helped us to wash her and ourselves before giving us a new harness. AlphaDog staff went above and beyond any expectations and showed true commitment and caring in what could have been a very different ending for our crisis. We will use AlphaDog for our boarding needs in the future despite having to drive from Redwood City to drop her. Thank you Martha, Maddie, and everyone else for being true champions and rescuing our puppy Cola. read more

Recommended AD to a friend last week so she checked the reviews and left me a message this morning about a few reviews complaining about their hours of operation. I read the reviews and can't say I'm surprised by the level of entitlement here, this is Marin County after all. Lived all the country including West LA and New York and Marin definitely takes the prize. The assumption of someone who feels they only need to call ahead in order for there to be an exception for them is so silly. Hopefully the parenting attribute of such a person stops at a dog and isn't being passed down to an actual child, that would be scary for us all. A business has rules in place for a reason, in this case probably for the safety of the person(s) there overnight and to think you should be the exception is sad. And little. Yes getting our dog into AD was a little annoying and making their 10pm final pick up time is a little annoying as well but overall, we have so much more positive things to say about them than negative. Pray for Marin. read more

I had an amazing experience at Alpha Dog, and I want to express my gratitude to the exceptional dog trainers, especially Tiana and Sierra. My dog, Arlo, participated in both obedience training and the Service Dog program, and the results have been truly remarkable. Tiana's thoughtful and effective approach made a significant difference in Arlo's training. She took the time to understand his unique personality and needs, which were key factors in Arlo's successful training journey. The Service Dog program was particularly impressive. Tiana and Sierra provided comprehensive training that focused not only on obedience but also on the specific skills required for service work. Arlo is now well-prepared to assist my son in various situations, thanks to their expertise. Overall, I highly recommend Alpha Dog and Tiana for anyone looking to train their dog. The care and dedication she shows to both the dogs and their owners are truly commendable. Thank you, Tiana, for working with us! read more

Our first experience ! Mar 27 2021 , we checked in Mars, and we are so appreciative We really appreciate Samantha who took the time to follow up on her day off, make us comfortable and make us understand how it works boarding and training, and what the puppy's experience will be like and also really took the time to work with her team and get Mars comfortable. She send us videos we requested so that we could follow along how he was responding and doing we really really feel good about leaving Mars at Alpha as he was so busy playing with puppies and staff. We actually drove an hour and a half from San Jose to this location and it's worth every minute of it thank you! Thank you Sierra Berrick for the recommendation. read more

I have been taking my dog to this kennel since before is was Alpha Dog, Wags and Woofs. This place has done nothing but improve by leaps and bounds since the new owners took over. My golden retriever has boarded there and spent many day trips with no complaints. The facility and the service have been exceptional and they continue to upgrade. I try to pay attention to green business and they are the only one in Marin County. Easy access, 24 hour care (unusual for a kennel), cageless, responsive and caring staff and owners. My dog is always happy and excited when drop him, a very good sign! Many thanks to Alpha Dog, continue the great work. read more

We love Alpha Dog boarding and can have a more relaxing time away with our children since we know our ol' doggie Buster is good hands. The staff on the first long weekend we boarded him there told us all about his weekend when we picked him up. They were very informative. We're planning our next family vacation now because of the peace of mind we had the first time. Knowing somebody is with the doggies all night made us feel so much better. We loved the layout of the facility. Plenty of room to move around and enjoy. My daughter said, "is Buster going to the doggie Spa again?" read more

We've been taking our pups to AlphaDog since moving to Marin in October 2018 and could not be happier with their daycare and boarding services. Whether we're leaving them for a few hours, a few days, or a few weeks, we know that everyone on the AlphaDog team will treat our dogs as their own. While I could certainly keep going with my own praise for AlphaDog, the most important feedback comes from the wagging tails as we pull into the parking lot - Lincoln, Millie, and George always know where we are and can't wait to get inside to see their friends! read more

Our Mini-Aussie, Delaney, has been a regular at Alpha Dog for the past two years. She was hesitant at first, as is her nature, but soon grew to love it. She gets great exercise, socialization and stimulation, and is always happy at dropoff. We tried other daycare/boarding options before discovering Alpha. The outdoor play yards are so much healthier for Delaney than indoor rooms offered elsewhere. The staff are extremely professional, responsive and caring. We highly recommend Alpha Dog for your beloved pup. read more

The staff at AlphaDog are lovely. They clearly care and know about each dog. Our experience with Ashely and Byron particularly has been amazing. They have both been so kind and clearly love not only our dog, but all the dogs they care for. Charlie has been going to AlphaDog since she was a puppy and she's always excited when she arrives. Clearly, she's having a great time there. When she did struggle briefly with some anxious behavior the staff brought it to our attention right away--so thoughtful!! read more

Quite honestly I'm unclear what changes were made here. My dog loved it as a puppy but got to where she would hide in the car every time I pulled in the driveway. My neighbors dog was returned to her with a terribly infected eye that required weeks of painful and expensive treatment. The owner is a very nice lady and reached out to me after I posted my update. I'm a firm believer in supporting local business so I would say go check it out for yourself. Not every dog is suited for this environment. read more

We had reserved two spaces for our Cavaliers to board while on vacation. A few days beforehand, Daisy suddenly died. We were worried about how Freddie, her lifelong companion of 13-1/2 years would fare. The caregivers at Alpha Dog were wonderful! They sent me pictures via email of him making friends and reassuring me he was up and around greeting all newcomers, etc. We are very grateful for the special handling of our pup and highly recommend this facility! Thank you, thank you! read more

AD's the best. So thankful for their standards and ways to keep the place as tranquil as possible....considering all the different dogs. Thank you to the staff. Anyone crying about their SERVICE is obviously a loser with no one to hang out with. We don't usually do the yelp thing, or any other form of opinion offering, but our dog is our family and we felt inclined to give an opinion here-as if it means anymore or less than anything else. Highly recommend. read more

Our Jack Russell terrier LOVES this place. We take him there once a week so that he can play with his friends. He gets so excited in the car when he sees the signage and realizes where he's going. Enthusiastic thumbs-up from me and my dog (if he had thumbs)! read more

This is as bad as it gets for service. The blond owner never acknowled that my wife and I were there. The place was dirty and she was on the phone the entire time complaining about finances. BAD place, BAD energy! read more

I have been bringing my little poo face there for some time now and absolutely love the facility! Very helpful staff like Katrina make it a very welcoming environment for both myself and the poo. read more