We have been bringing our dogs here for years after trying out many other places. We know our dogs will be well taken care of, and we do not worry one bit when we go on vacation. We'll never take our dogs anywhere else except Camp Run-A-Mutt in Chula Vista! read more

I love this place so does my Bailey boy. I really like the owner/trainer. He's friendly, professional and wished he dog trained again. The staff are also friendly and professional and love how you park your car and they get the dogs for you. Love the dog cam too! I recommend this place! read more

lovee going here and we trust them 100%. everytime we take our dogs here to get groomed or for day care they always come back happy! these people know what they're doing. they've never cut or nicked our dogs whenever they groom them. definitely recommend these people. and they do remember Leo and Odin even though we didnt go for over a month. read more

I absolutely love this place I walk in pay for my service my Roxie gets her nails taken care of I'm in I'm out I like it especially when they know exactly who you are when you walk through the door and they greet you makes you feel like an nice little hometown read more

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I can think of enough to great things to say about this place. The owner(s) have a hands on best interest approach and all the employees are fabulous. drop off and pick up are the best. We simply pull up and they come out and get the dog, same for pick up they see your car and in few minutes the bring out your fur baby. The live cams let us keep an eye on him and we can tell that he is truly happy and enjoys his time there. Added bonus the have on site grooming and you can choose from 6 hrs, full day or overnights. I should mention the overnight looks like a high slumber party. Dog beds and human beds everywhere in a separate area....Prices are good and the place is clean! our dog has anxiety about car rides and they have been working with him/us to try and train him to get over this. We are just traveling thru and ever so thankful that we found this place !!! We can now spend the day being tourist and not worry about our dog... thank you again for the BEST Ever doggy care experience ever, cage free boarding will be a must from now on. read more

My Pebbles is so happy @ Camprunamutt. They are so good to her i never worry about her while I am at work. Wendy also does Pebbles grooming and always asks me and she does a great job always. read more

My wife & I have been pet parents Dog Mommy &Daddy for more then 16 years[with 2 separate Dogs, our Simba a female cocker spaniel for 13 years and now with Buddy our Male terror, oh, I meant to say Male caren terrier for the past 4 & a 1/2 years. We have lived in a few different parts of California, We have utilized numerous sitter, kennels, groomers, trainers and veterinarians over this time. None of which Even come close to the outstanding care and love buddy gets at CAMP RUN A MUTT , Here in Chula Vista, Ca. When we take Buddy in for Grooming, or a day with his friends or a stay of a few days or more, He is happy to arrive and go play. Each time we pick him up he is happy and healthy. We are more than happy with the job Camp Run a Mutt staff does for us and Buddy. Mike & Pauline Wierzbicky read more

We looooove Camp Run A Mutt Chula Vista! I love that all the dogs have been screened for temperament and all the staff are excellent handlers. The mutt cams are awesome and much better than at another daycare we've been to. My pup has a BLAST playing with his friends and comes home happy and tired. We are eagerly awaiting the next training class opportunity. read more

Our dogs love this place. They also have vax clinics which is very convenient. Easy and quick drop off/pick up!

Our dog Olive comes home nice and tired after a day at daycare. I love that they have camera's that allow you to watch your pup all day. Also, our Olive is not crate trained nor would she do well in that kind of environment so I love their cage free boarding. Olive definitely has her quirks but I know she's in good hands with the staff members. read more

We love this place. The staff and ownership is amazing! Super clean facilities and ALL the employees truly love dogs. We always drop off your 9 month old baby black pugs named Louie and Rico and they come home so happy and smelling good. We know they are treated super good, they even hand feed our baby Rico, she is a picky eater. We get report cards sent home when we pick up our pugs, it's the cutest think in the world. They even seem better behaved when coming home. Camera system is great, when we miss them we can see what they are doing. They have deals every once in a while making it affordable, jump on those. Overall great place we love it. read more

Have two Siberian Husky mixes and they are very energetic, Camp-Run-a-Mutt gets them wiped! They love being there, are taken care of extremely well, and they are always super friendly, responsive, and reliable! read more

Amazing!!!! I bring my two Pomeranian's for grooming and they are the best!! They do a wonderful job with them at a very reasonable price. I really appreciate how they take the time to explain what they will be doing during the grooming process. Chad especially is very knowledgeable, I had many questions unrelated to the grooming and he was kind enough to answer them. I will be back for sure. read more

I absolutely love everyone at Camp Run-A-Mutt, and I appreciate so much how well they take care of my dogs. It is great to be able to watch my pups on camera, I have complete confidence that they are being well taken care of each time they are there for the day or overnight. read more

Update : I felt the need for an update to my rating for Camp Run a Mutt CV. We still LOVE IT! He has never caught a "cough" or any other illness. We keep his vaccines up to date and he is a happy camper. Some days he doesn't have much energy to really get off the couch, then other days he's like, " let's go to camp Mommy"! Our old man still loves to come to camp and makes his rounds. Literally, he works the perimeter all day (that's his day job). Thanks so much to the attentive staff here in CV. You guys are amazing! read more

Left my Alden here for an overnight boarding. I can't explain how comfortable i am leaving him here. Such a fun place. Plenty of room for the pups to run around or hangout.You can also check out your furry baby in their live stream- but just want to warn you, it's addicting to watch lol. When i picked my Alden up he was exhausted which was good coz i know he had fun. Took him 2 days to recover. The employees here are super friendly and they know what they are doing. Can be pricey but definitely took some stress away from me knowing that i am leaving my lil man in very good hands. read more

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Our dog, Stella, has a BLAST when she goes to day care. I get to watch her on the Mutt Cams and can see her totally happy and having a great time with the other dogs. They also do a great job with grooming/baths. Our dog is impossible to put in the bathtub so they take care of the bath. Smells and looks great afterwards. ALL the staff is so nice and they know who your dog is when you walk in. Super friendly. I trust all of them 100%. read more

When cram cv first opened with the Hookers as the owners we LOVED this place. Great personalized service, great groomer (Kat!) and great employees who loved our Bailey. But now with the new owners and some turnover, things have slipped a little. We can tell the new guys are trying to keep things normal but it's not the same. There's a lot of confusion bc they either don't communicate between each other or ask the customers enough questions for full comprehension. One current example, when we dropped Bailey off this morning we were told that we would be charged less than a half day bc she was gonna play for 3 hours before her grooming appointment. That was very nice of them and we felt like our business mattered (we have been there since day one). But when I picked her up, they wanted to charge us for a full day. Even tho a half day is up to 5 hours, I ended up paying for a half day. It's really no big deal to pay half a day but still, miscommunication occurred and it was a little annoying that it keeps happening. It made me miss the Hookers. It's really not the same anymore. All in all, we still love (notice it's not capitalized anymore) cram cv and will never take bailey to another groomer, other than Kat, until we're forced too. Kat also started a little club where you preschedule grooming dates with her to receive discounts which is perfect for us since we take Bailey every 3 weeks. She always makes sure to ask questions about grooming (what kind of cut you want) and she will call you in the middle of grooming if an issue like matting comes up. She will not do anything to your dog (like a shave down) unless you give her the ok or the not ok. This is very hard to find in my opinion. I know she's been getting busier bc so she's great! It's exciting to see her doing well. Yay! read more

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This is a Bait and Switch Scheme I got a refund of my prepaid two-5 half-day daycare passes because, after 2 1/2 hours, I did not see my precious Aussie on either of the Mutt Cams on his first day there (minus the temperament testing visit)!! I believe that this is the only best feature of the camp!! I switched from channel 1, to channel 2, to channel 3, to channel 4, to channel 5, and back again and again, but not one glimpse of my Aussie! When I came in to get my refund, I asked where could my dog have been during the entire 2 1/2 hour period, and "Paul Cook" could only say "I don't know. He could have been napping on one of the ramps". I didn't see a ramp. How could a dog take a 2 1/2 hour nap while a pack of dogs was roaming and playing around him? And, why isn't this "ramp" or "napping" area visible with the Mutt Cam? I got my refund receipt, but I have to wait 10-days to get it credited back into my account! I should have heeded the warning bells when I was not allowed to see, firsthand, the area where the mixing and mingling would be taking place without using the Mutt Cams!!! Too shady for me and my loving pups! read more

By far the best place I've ever taken my dogs to. Not only there are not stuck in a cage all day like at other boarding places, but they also get continuous attention and get to socialize with other dogs... At night, they sleep together around the staff... All dogs go through an evaluation process ensuring appropriate behavior. And bonus, the 5 webcams allow you to keep an eye on your pup(s) all day... You can see what a good time they have by yourself... Careful, it can be addictive read more

Excellent place for boarding a pet for day care. We were visitors from out of town, and needed to find a place close to the Coronado Strand where we were staying, and it looked as though CRAM--in Chula Vista was the nearest, and maybe the only place available. Not even vets or RV campgrounds knew of available services! So my rating: Great Service; Great care for dogs; Great mutt cam; Great care of pet's needs during stay; Great attendants with great attitudes; Great cleanliness! With all these greats, it should be a five star, right? Welllllll, We traveled from San Diego through KS, IL, IN, to MI, to OH, PA, DC, VA, WV, KY, and back to good old CA...all in all...about 7000 mi. CRAM-CV was by far the most expensive care facility that we used. True, not all facilities are equal, but I'm guessing that the availability of service in the CV area makes the higher pricing possible, maybe even necessary. Lowest price we experienced on our trip was $16 in KY (okay, no mutt cam! but another GREAT facility); others were $25, 30, even $35 in one lady's home in MI. This is not a knock on CRAM-CV, but an honest opinion. Be prepared to pay! Oh yes, they give military discounts to AD and RET. Thanks, guys! read more

Paul Cook, Owner was super friend and good with our puppy. The place is clean and well organized.

This place is by far the best kennel I have ever boarded my dog at! I like the fact they are very strict about all dogs having to be current on all vaccinations, ​and that they keep the dog for a day to see how he interacts with other dogs before he is allowed​ to stay there. Plus the fact that you can see your dog on the cc tv app on your​ phone is very cool! Highly recommended. read more

"I love the staff here and the owners. Paul has been a vital part of helping us to successfully raise our pit bull litter mates. The staff give our pups tons of love. Mud and Dylan are so happy when they get to come to camp and I am so happy we found this Camp." read more

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Camp Run-A-Mutt is AMAZING!! They are the first place I feel comfortable leaving my furry child with. The first time I brought him they did a temperament test and understood that each dog needs to be introduced differently. This made me feel welcomed and knew I can trust their expertise. Here I can watch him all day through the Muttcams and can see that my money is being well invested. Blue is mostly splashing and running around which means he will be asleep when he gets home. I truly recommend this place to everyone and can also say that the owners and staff are awesome!! Thanks guys for all the love you give to Blue! read more

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My dog loves it here! Since we're usually home full time, he gets anxiety any time we do leave him home alone so it's been nice to bring him to daycare so he can play and not be alone when we go out for the day. We've also boarded him here for 3 nights and he was great. I love that they are cage free and that someone literally stays the night there with the pups. read more

My dog, Becky, loves Camp Run-a-Mutt. And, so do I! Everyone there is caring and compassionate with the "campers", but, at the same time, creative. It is the perfect mix of doggy discipline and freedom. I know that when I leave Becky for half day or overnight, she is in good hands. And, thankfully, it's conveniently located. I've recommended Camp Run-a-Mutt to many people. read more

Camp Run A Mutt Chula Vista is the best! My dog is always very excited to go there and they take excellent care of him. The staff are attentive and caring. I highly recommend this location for anyone with a dog- big or small read more

Wow! Thank you Camp Run A Mutt for all your help and services! Laura and Duaine (the owners) were very sweet and knowledgeable, and all of the other staff we had the pleasure of meeting were all A+++++! We were going out of town last minute and had no one available to watch our beloved baby Neo overnight. Called up Camp Run A Mutt the same day we were leaving and they were able to help. Neo stayed for two overnights. I thought I was going to be nervous wreck because this was the first time I had left him for this long, but the Muttcams (aka webcams) definitely put me at ease. There are five of them so you can see everything that goes on! During our time away I was able to check up on Neo on my phone and see him playing and frolicking and just having a great time. Love! This whole place is 100% cage-free which is also great. The indoor play and sleep area is set up like a studio apartment... couch, television, dining table, the works! It's all set up to make your pet feel more confortable while here. The grassy outside play area is pretty amazing too; complete with a waterfall/pond set up that the pups can play in if they so choose, beds to lie in, and PLENTY OF SHADE, which is very reassuring! Camp Run A Mutt thought of everything. Thanks Laura and Duaine and the entire gang. You have a new camper for life! read more

Great place to send the pup! There several dog whisperers there who know exactly what's up.

Just from the get go- I knew this was the place that Bo and I were looking for. The first day Bo and I went in for his temperament test, we were greeted nicely & my Bo immediately got lots of love! Each staff member holds a genuine regard for every dog that enters into their facility; they truly are amazing people. They have given me numerous updates on Bo's day as well as many, many useful advice/tips. Bo, my fur child, has been attending Camp Run a Mutt CV for a month now. We've utilized all of the services provided- daycare, obedience classes, board, and grooming. In comparison to the other facilities that offer the same services the prices are up there, but the quality that this facility provides outweighs any pricing discouragement. In addition, they also have a military discount of 10% for AD and RET, and they provide an additional 20% off on your second dog/30% off on your 3rd dog/and so forth. Camp Run a Mutt Chula Vista is hands down the best center around here, and it's worth investing in. Daycare & Board: I usually bring Bo in for daycare every Tues and Thurs for full days & half days on Mon, Wed, or Sat. And Bo's only needed the overnight stay for one night so far. Let me tell you- if you're looking for an establishment that'll care for your puppy while you're away for too long, look no further. Camp Run a Mutt CV is the one for you. They make sure that all the dogs in the yard are harmonious with each other by assessing them during their temperament test. Not only are they proactive and guarantee no aggressive behavior is tolerated, they also have mutt cams that allow you to watch your little pup while s/he is socializing via smartphone. They are also extremely attentive to your dogs needs; Camp Run a Mutt Chula Vista is exceptionally organized and they have a routine that ensures all 20+ dogs get fed. When Bo decides he doesn't want to eat- they let me know. They also let me know about unusual behavior Bo has been doing so that I can also work together with them to help Bo understand what he can/cannot do. I appreciate the communication that the staff and I have, and I feel this is vital part in Bo's growth. Grooming: Bo had his first grooming session here. He's not a fan of bathes, nail clipping, or anything of that sort at home so I could only imagine the trouble Mari had during his first session. I had arranged for Bo to get groomed after his overnight stay. They called and let me know when they would start and finish just so that I was prepared for pick up. During our phone conversation when Bo was all ready, Gabe notified me that Bo had a little bit of a hard time during grooming and he also told me that they did as much as they could while making sure Bo wasn't too stressed. He also let me know that grooming is a process and that Bo will grow out of his discomfort as he gets more grooming done. When I picked up Bo, he smelled like a blueberry dream. He was spanking clean & very handsome. They also did a great job with his nails. I'm very pleased with the outcome of his session, and I'm certain that Bo will continue to go to CRAMCV for grooming. Puppy Training: On Thurs evenings, Bo and I attend the puppy training class with Michelle. She is amazing! She's extremely knowledgeable and really focuses her curriculum based off of the expectations every pup has not only in your household, but in the society. She also can modify the curriculum for you and your dog if the initial approach isn't working. Michelle is not only very knowledgable, responsive and problem-solving, but she is also very understanding. There was also one instance where Bo and I couldn't make it to class due to an unfortunate prolonged vet visit. I texted her to let her know what had happened & mentioned my concern about how I didn't want Bo to be behind in his puppy training. She was understanding & let me know a couple of options available. She worked closely with Bo and I that following week and made sure we got the gist of the commands we missed the week prior. We're still currently in the puppy training program, and Bo and I are happy to have found Michelle. read more

Camp Run-A-Mutt - Bo during his first day of daycare! Soaking up the sun and meeting new friends - Pet Sitting Near Me - Chula Vista, California

We love Camp-Run-A-Mutt!!!! Always feel good about leaving our Golden Retriever Haus and Greta, our very challenging German Shepard over night. Paul and Chad are so nice and helpful. Would highly recommend to all dog owners! read more

1) The temperament test went well with my dog. They even took him for a full day and I was able to watch on the cameras the interaction with my dog as they introduced him to some of the pack leaders they had staying there. They eventually introduced him to the full pack and he seemed to be happy from what I saw on the camera. According to the report card we received when we picked him up he did good with some exceptions on the lack of patience to meet and greet other dogs. He's only about 10mos at this point. Otherwise he had buddies listed on the report card and some of his traits were checked. Picked him up and he was tired but still alert. 2) We liked what we saw so we signed up for 20 half day sitting stays. We also got the boarding for 12 days. I pre-paid all the 20 days and the 12 days at this point. They recommended bringing him in about 4 to 5 times before we left on our trip. This worked out perfect as we could bring him in twice a week for half day fun time before we left him there. On the first play day one of the yard trainers came out with my dog when we picked him up and worked with us so we could help re-enforce some of the techniques they use there to help him fit in better with the other dogs. They seem to be fine with my dog at this point. I bring him back multiple times before we leave on vacation and no word of anything from the staff at CRAM. During the stays before our trip we noticed that we don't see him on camera as much. We just figure he's hanging around were the dogs gather as a bunch far away from the camera and he's hard to see. 3) We leave on our trip. I bring my dog into CRAM. I watched the cameras when I could on the ship and didn't see my dog very much. It would go extended periods of time and then all the sudden I would see him for a bit and then he would disappear again. There were a couple times we saw him being walked around on a leash by one of the staff. I figured he'd been too much of a puppy for one of the older dogs. I called before I got back and asked them to groom him the day we get back. They did the whole package on him. 4) On the day we picked him up I went in and Chad or the other owner I think told me I needed to pay for the boarding. I said I paid for it in advance. He went over and checked the computer and said I was correct. The report card was all good comments and marks. Nothing to note. They brought my dog out and he looked much more tired than usual. It was kind of strange to me. Especially since it was only 1:00 in the afternoon and he'd just been groomed. He hadn't spent that much time at play and I think he probably was spending it somewhere else but the play area. So why so tired? I spoke to Chad about his behavior and such. Chad first addressed that my dog had a puncture wound on the side of his head below his ear. I'm OK with that as dogs teaching other dogs to behave is not bad if it stops there. Chad said he was working with him on the meet and greet with other dogs and told me what I should do to help. I told him no problem I'd so what I could. He said he's starting group training classes again soon and recommended to me to have my dog go. I said it sounded like a good idea. He said he'd let me know so I could enroll my dog. 5) About a week after I picked up my dog I had to leave town and my wife took my dog to CRAM for a half day play time. She dropped him off between 10:15 and 10:30 that morning and let me know. I looked for him periodically on the camera to show my parents, but I did not see him. I checked periodically and finally saw him once. I'm like what the hell. My wife showed up at 4:00pm to pick him up and when she walked in the owner (Paul) told here she owed $10 for the additional time he was there. He said my dog was there at 8:00am and he was working with him at that time. She told him she didn't owe any more. This is in front of other customers and staff in the store. He kept challenging her on the additional amount of time and money. He finally went and checked the computer and he said we were good and my wife left with my dog. 6) My wife called the CRAM and asked to speak to someone with authority. The owner Chad got on the line and my wife addressed the fact that he'd challenged her without getting the facts in front of others. Chad said he'd spent a solid 4 hours with my dog working with him during my dogs visit that day. He claimed my dog regressed on what he had learned from his 12 days boarding visit. Remember I did not see my dog but one time that day on camera but I did see Chad quite frequently all day long so I find it hard to believe he spend a solid 4 hours with my dog like he claimed. He told my wife my dog is no longer welcome there. She asked about the remaining half day visits and they said they would refund the money when I returned with my charge card. This they did with no issue. 7) Poor attitude and business practices is my rating. Owners not staff read more

I would not recommend that you bring your dog here before 9 a.m. during the week if it's a new dog. The policies and procedures say that no new dogs can enter the camp until they take a personality test. These tests only happen after 9 a.m. I learmed that while running to a meeting. Now here's the thing, my dogs have been to other camps but just not this location. Why don't they share information? read more

Great place to care for your doggos! Doesn't matter who is working that day, they remember my dogs names! Both dogs are/were up to date with shots but weren't on file. The employees were sweet enough to call the vet while I was there to verify the dates of shots so that I could get to work. Great service! The staff and dog handlers are all very knowledgeable as well. read more

I have a female chocolate lab and a female Shih Tzu. They both loved Camp Run-A-Mutt in Chula Vista the first time they went for their evaluation. I was so pleased with the orientation to this dog day care. The owner was very thorough with the information and sign up process. He helped me get their app so I can see my dogs anytime I want through their webcam. My dogs have gone there about 4 times and are happy to go. I like the fact that the dogs get to walk around and interact with other dogs of their temperament. read more

My dog absolutely loves her play days at Camp run-a-mutt and comes home exhausted! They also do a great job with her grooming, we love the smell of their shampoo when she comes home :) read more

Jax loves coming to Camp Run A Mutt in Chula Vista!!! I love that everyone is so friendly and it's obvious all the staff love dogs!! I like that they have five webcams so I can check on him throughout the day. He's always a very happy, tired puppy when he comes home!! I would recommend this to any dog owner!! P.S. The owner, Paul, is very knowledgeable about dogs and he takes the time to answer any questions I've had. I love this place, but important is Jax loves this place!! read more

Camp Run-A-Mutt - Jax after a playful afternoon at Camp Run a Mutt, Chula Vista - Pet Sitting Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Can't imagine taking my pooch anywhere else. I've been taking Jax to the Chula Vista Camp Run-A-Mutt for several years for both daycare and boarding. The owners and staff are fantastic. I really like that the boarding is cage free, which makes it as close to a home environment as you can get. Both the indoor and outdoor parts of the facility are huge. Jax is always excited when I drop him off and worn out when I pick him up. I highly recommend Camp Run-A-Mutt Chula Vista for all your day care and boarding needs. Larry D. read more

Camp Run-A-Mutt has been amazing! The staff is friendly and I feel like my dogs throughly enjoy being there. I love that the staff is engaged and interactive with my fur babies as well. Between my work schedule and my husbands, the daycare really helps out! Your services are much appreciated and highly recommended! read more