I cannot thank Club Pooch & Ray, Trainer enough for the incredible work he did with my dog. Mocha just completed a 3 week training program and the experience exceeded all expectations. Ray was fantastic. He worked closely with Mocha on her public manners. While we (both Mocha and I ) are still practicing and building what she learned her progress is already much better than prior to the training. Ray's patience, professionalism, and genuine love for dogs made all the difference. In addition, we utilize Club Pooch for day care and boarding. The entire enterprise is outstanding. read more

Club Pooch - Pet Training Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

We love club pooch! The staff are super friendly, all the dog handlers love the dogs! This is my first experience with a doggy daycare but when we got our puppy Cocoa - we wanted to establish a relationship and so far, we have loved our experience! The facility is clean and lots of space to run and play. We also did training which was fantastic! Cocoa and our family love club pooch and def recommend them for your family! read more

We just left our 2 senior yorkies there for the thanksgiving break and they did a great job! I love the facility because it is super clean and looks like a place my dogs would choose if they could :-) The staff is friendly and caring and they do a lot of little extra things including a thanksgiving-themed dog meal for the pups. There is a huge agility "open gym" but I was a little worried my older less - active dogs would hate it. Luckily there is a small dog area as well and they had their own space to just relax and nap. My one dog is only 4 pounds and so she got extra love and was carried around, which is exactly what she wanted :-) I appreciate that they took the time to understand and provide personalized care for an older dog who isn't interested in all the agility/play stuff. If you do have a a very active dog, he will absolutely love the huge play area! It is super clean and there is no dog odor at all. I The staff really care and they are always playing and engaging with the dogs. I highly recommend Club Pooch so you can have a worry-free trip knowing that your dog is cared for and loved. We will be returning for our next trip! read more

We LOVE Club Pooche so much! They genuinely love the dogs. My dog is quirky and they have gotten to know her and appreciate and love the awkward little fur baby she is. They are observant and really pay attention to how the dogs behave with each other. They figure out the best combinations and maximize the fun these dogs have in a day. I love the way they treat us as customers and how they care for my dog when she is there. We would recommend Club Pooche emphatically. All the stars! read more

Club Pooch - Mavis on her way to Club Pooche - Pet Training Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

Club Pooch is one of a kind from the Staff to the clean facility, all the extras the Staff does for each pup as well as their owners. Diesel has been going for a few years now and loves it. The Diez can be a little grumpy at times when arriving, but each staff has gotten to know him and get him out of his shy stage. They learn the behavior of each pup as well as their owners:) Every day is special at Club Pooch-the Staff is always in a great mood and are so attentive. We truly appreciate everyone at Club Pooch-thank you!!! The best of the best~~~ read more

Several friends recommended Club Pooch to us when we got Murphy as a puppy in 2021. We have been happily taking Murphy for daycare and boarding ever since. He loves it there. I love telling Murphy in the morning that he is going to Club Pooch and watching him jump, bark, wag his tail and run to the door and wait for us to open the front door so he can run to our car and hop in. He is always so excited to go!! The staff and owners are so friendly and caring. Thank you Club Pooch for providing a safe and lovable place where we can bring our fur babies. read more

Club Pooch is amazing!! All the handlers genuinely love the dogs and they give our Sophie and all the fur babies special attention. Sophie comes home happy and tired! What more could anyone ask for! Thanks Club Pooch!!! read more

Club Pooch is hands down, the BEST! The employees are amazing. Maxwell is excited each and every time he knows he's going to be with his friends. He loves all of the employees. I don't worry about him when he's there. Anytime I am asked where he goes, I am so excited to tell them Club Pooch. The staff is very friendly and they always have a great time with all of the dog. read more

Club Pooch is awesome we have had our fur baby Nala there since she was a puppy. Now she just is a little over a yr but she could not be happier then when she goes to see all her friends. Jamie and Melanie are the best management team they both are so helpful and patient with me who always has tons of questions about my girls day etc. If you are looking for a wonderful place to send ur furry baby this is definitely the best. Teri Bechtoldt read more

Club Pooch - My Nala B - Pet Training Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

Pippin and I love Club Pooche. He has been going to daycare at the Club for 3 years now. Pippin started his training with Ray, who is an amazing dog trainer. Pippin's behavior changed so much after he finished his training. We have also boarded him at Club Pooch and he loved it. The staff treat all the dogs as if they were their own, giving them lots of love and attention. The place is so clean and modern. The daycare schedule gives the dogs both play and rest time. Jamie, Ray, Melanie, Ruben, Joseph, Ashley, Christie and all the other staff have been so kind to Pippin and me. I had a difficult year and they were so understanding , doing their best to accommodate my schedule. The staff are very professional and well trained. Just by watching them you can see how much they love the dogs they work with every day. Club Pooch is the only place I would leave Pippin if he can't be with me. read more

My pup has been attending daycare here for 7 years and loves it. Great staff, environment, well maintained, highly recommended.

The staff is wonderful and loving and oh so patient with our sometimes naughty girl!! She loves her time at Club Pooche!

We've been taking our dog Bowie to Club Pooch for 5 years and we couldn't be happier! We'd gone through 3 trainers before we found Ray who transformed Bowie overnight (it seemed that quick to us). I will say that since the new ownership our experience has been outstanding. The staff is incredibly supportive, enthusiastic, obvious dog-lovers and very responsive. Melanie is a genius with bathing and trimming Bowie's nails. Jamie is the absolute best manager who is always willing to help in anyway she can. Reuben and Stephanie have been with Club Pooch for a long time and always welcome Bowie with such care and love. We recently had a family emergency and had to board Bowie last minute and they accommodated us quickly and effortlessly. We HIGHLY recommend Club Pooch. You will be happy you chose them and so will your pup read more

Club Pooch - Bowie after a day at Club Pooch playing with his friends - Pet Training Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

Friendly staff, very clean establishment my pup loves hanging out here during the day. I especially like how they group the dogs by size during play time. read more

Amazing facility and wonderful staff. When we pull up in the morning our dog wags his whole body! Everyone is so friendly and know the dogs well. They interact with the dogs throughout the day. read more

our 11-year old puppy had become more and more attached to us during COVID, so we were concerned about leaving her in a kennel. we visited Club Pooch and were very impressed by the staff we met. they seemed genuinely devoted to giving the best care possible and assured us that they would make her stay as comfortable as possible. although she was more than ready to leave when after a 4-day stay, she had obviously been well taken care of and we will be comfortable to boarding her there again. read more

Website advertises 24/7 onsite staff, which is clearly untrue. Holiday hours are not advertised online and were not communicated (when specifically asked) prior to booking. There was no onsite staff this morning to facilitate drop off during the hours which we confirmed at the behavior testing appointment. Multiple customers were waiting for an employee to arrive after previously confirming that they would be available during the morning hours. I'm concerned about the level of "care" being provided to customers' pets without 24/7 monitoring. Owner is rude. **Update - our friend picked our dog up today and she was told by an employee upon arrival that we left him there with no collar or leash, which is untrue. Overall horrible experience. read more

My pup has the best time at Club Pooche and has a crush on one of the teachers. she plays the day away and comes home tired, hungry and ready for bed. She also adores her spa time with Melanie and is so proud of her hair and nails she jus has to show all of us. We are so glad to be a part of Club Pooche daycare. read more

If I could give this trainer a zero I would because she doesn't deserve a 1 star rating. The worst trainer ever! Elisa is the owner and the trainer. She talks down to her customers and is completely unprofessional. During our personal training session she scared my puppy who was already nervous being in a new place. She spent the entire hour talking about how she is a great trainer and how everything I taught my puppy so far was wrong. Then she refused to give me a refund for wasting my time and charging me $130 for her criticism and attitude. Don't waste your money. read more

Club Pooche is amazing and Ray, the trainer, is worth more than 5 stars!! Beau loves him and gets so excited just to arrive at Club Pooche. When Beau sees Ray his whole body wags! Ray is professional, respectful, and gentle with the dogs but firm and in control. His patience is outstanding. Ray has demonstrated that he clearly understands dogs and their behaviors. He also has an excellent array of skills to handle whatever each dog needs. Ray accomplished more in our three-week training session than I had in two years! Beau heels like a show dog now. We will definitely be doing another round of training with Ray. We will also be customers at Club Pooche indefinitely! read more

My 82lb mixed breed boy enjoys daycare, training and grooming at Club Pooch. A rescue, Max had few manners when we adopted him, was frightened of showers and getting his nails clipped. Melanie put him right at ease on the grooming front. Ray is their awesome trainer, uses ONLY patience and positive reinforcement that gets results! Max has mastered all the basics- sit, stay, place, 4 on the floor, etc. Jaime (great manager) and the rest of the staff reinforces what Max learns in training. Eight months later my big boy has made daycare friends, is well groomed, has good manners and walks are (almost) a breeze- still working on dog encounters. Highly recommend training, daycare and grooming at Club Pooch! read more

My dog loves Club Pooch! The staff is great and it is very clean. Thank God, I found this doggie daycare. This place must have gone through some changes a while back because I have NEVER had an issue with the way they operate their facility. I have told many of my friends about Club Pooch. read more

My dogs love going to CP. I judge the place by the folks who run it, and I have to say the staff is very professional, kind, and caring for the dogs. My one disappointment was when the owners allowed a dog at the facility who attacked my dog and gave him a puncture wound, which required an ER visit. Nevertheless, I continue to recommend CP to my friends and work colleagues because of the staff that works there and the dedication they give to what they do. read more

At the recommendation of the rescue I was hoping to foster for, I called and scheduled an evaluation for my dog about a week ago to determine her play style to see what type of dog she would be compatible with as a potential foster brother or sister. I explained all of this on the phone with the employee at the time of scheduling. Upon arriving, they asked multiple times if I was there for daycare. I repeatedly told them that I was just there for an evaluation, and I re-explained why I had made the appointment in the first place. The owner said that she was not willing to even attempt to put my dog with other dogs as she was a liability. My dog has never bit anyone, to include another dog. I came in for an evaluation, yet my dog never once even saw another animal. She told me I should just "take [my dog] to the park and if she barks at another dog, then she's dog aggressive," and continued on to say that she was disobedient and needed training and that we were not suitable to foster. A waste of time and a condescending owner. read more

My dog Penny loves going to Club Pooche!! I bring her there for day care and boarding and she always has such a great time!! They have a new training program that I am going to put her in and I look forward to seeing her progress. They are always so friendly and professional and I feel comfortable knowing my dog is in good hands. read more

We had been taking our Havanese puppy to a different doggie daycare in the Ellicott City area for a couple of weeks. While the place was okay, we felt that their focus was more on the bigger breeds and we felt that our puppy could be getting a better experience and we could be getting more for our money! After a few days in a row of coming home just reeking of assorted odors, sticking to the floor, and having to bathe him just about every night, we decided it was time for a change. Enter... Elisa and the WONDERFUL folks at Club Pooche. When we toured the facility, we were astounded at HOW different a Doggie Day Care place could be. NIGHT AND DAY! The "Club" never smells rank, is VERY well lit, impeccably clean, well run and YES dogs get a little messy sometimes but never to the point of making us nauseated on the ride home! My wife and I were delighted because we were soon to receive ANOTHER Havanese puppy into our home, our male's littermate and sister! We are signed up for Puppy Kindergarten which is, essentially, Doggie Day Care with just enough training to get pups at least thinking about taking some simple commands but, more importantly, gets them happy and socialized in an appropriate SMALL BREED environment (they are only put together with dogs of similar stature). I can't say enough nice things about the staff at Club Pooche! Everyone who works there really seems to dig being there and are completely representing the love, care, and schmarts that Elisa has put into this wonderful business. Yes, I said "business" because as much as some folks like to lay on the whole "we are like your extended family", yatta yatta, when I take MY pets to a Doggie Day Care, dang skippy I want that to be run LIKE A BUSINESS! At the same time that I say that, the folks on staff are so loving of the dogs from the moment they RUN to the front door to start the day at The Club (I just think it's funny to say "The Club") until they are ready to go home after a full day. The staff know YOUR name, your dog's name and it's refreshing to be greeted with a big smile and a respectful attitude. Elisa and everyone there have been a great help whenever we have needed advice now and again on raising happy pups. When we had some issues with our female not being very interested in eating, we were given some GREAT advice on some techniques that really helped us out and got the dogs eating again. There is also a nice little "shop" in the reception area that I wouldn't call a Pet Shop, but it's a dog specialty shop that sells unique and noteworthy items of interest from VERY high quality leads and leashes to Fromm's dog food. OK, am I over the top? Yes. Sorry, but we are delighted with the experience at Club Pooche and would HIGHLY recommend to a friend. read more

We have been taking our miniature schnauzer Yoda to Club Pooche since we moved to the Columbia area over a year and a half ago. He goes two or three days a week for the whole day (about 8:30-6ish pm), and it costs about $25 a day after buying a package, which is like 30 days or something like that. It might be a little pricey, but it's worth it! Yoda LOVES Club Pooche. Almost as much as he loves food or chasing squirrels, which is saying a lot. He knows when he's supposed to go to day care, wakes up super early (which he normally hates doing), and lays next to the door to make sure he gets to go. When we turn on the street of doggie day care, he gets super excited and makes excited dog noise while jumping up and down while looking out the car window. This is amazing since he was a rescue and used to be terrified of other dogs. The staff at Club Pooche are awesome and really love your dog. It's also super clean and the ground is this high-tech astroturf like material that is really sanitary and totally hosed down twice daily. Mr. Gil and Brad are the ones who I usually interact with, and they are AWESOME. Elisa (the owner) is also very involved, and can give you tips on anything dog-related. We buy our food from there as well, and there's really cute stuff available in this 'boutique' area in the front, but Yoda hates all that stuff, so I've never gotten anything from there. I only wish that I could watch Yoda on webcam, but they don't have that there. read more

We LOVE taking our little poochy, Maggie, to Club Pooche - but not nearly as much as she LOVE LOVES going there! She get's so excited when she finally figures out that's where she's headed. We know when we drop her off that she's getting top-notch care the entire time. Definitely recommend this place and we'll continue going even though we live 45 minutes away. Our only two issues are 1. Cost! and 2. Policies. This place is expensive (though not over priced compared to other, not-so-great places) but I am willing to foot the bill because I know my baby girl will be in good hands. The policies can be a little frustrating sometimes, and confusing, so be sure to ask ask ask and write it down! We do like that you have to have a particular key tag to identify you and your dog, and we like that they take the time to get to know us! I really appreciate the night guy (and I wish I knew his name) because he snuggles with my girl, gives her tons of love, and is so genuinely nice. Everyone here is nice, professional, and if I trust them with my "child" that's definitely saying something! read more

We love it there and so does Rosie. She looks forward to going and knows when we near the corner to arrive she gets so excited to see her friends. She spends her energy as every young puppy needs to. It's good for her socialization with other dogs too. A+++. And we get a daily report card as well! read more

The day care, training and boarding services are exceptional. The staff is loving and detailed, and best of all, my dog gets SO happy and excited when we pull up. When your dog tells you something, listen. read more

Our dogs absolutely love Club Pooche. It gives them the opportunity for supervised playtime without the worries, unlike a dog park. The place is run just like a good child daycare with activities and rest time. We even get a report card every day to let us know how the dogs enjoyed their day and who they played with. They come home happy and exhausted. We highly recommend Club Pooche! Elisa truly cares about each and every dog and her staff is amazing. read more

We took our dog, Bowie, to Club Pooche after he was "invited to leave" another doggie day care/training facility in the area. We didn't see it coming, were given no warning and didn't know what we were going to do. We called Club Pooche (it had been recommended to us) and got a call back from Elisa, the owner. She immediately made us feel at ease, we felt listened to and she understood what we needed for Bowie. We set up a training for the following week. That was in November. We noticed a difference almost immediately. We made the changes suggested by Elisa, set up rules and boundaries for Bowie and reinforced what we learned on a daily basis. Recently, he completed an intensive 3-week course with the amazing trainer, Ray, and the improvements are astounding! He's confident, loose-leash walks, auto-sits (even when he's wagging and wiggling his whole body), and is more affectionate. The training has been a life-saver and we're ALL happier for it. Day care is great as all of the staff is amazing and he gets a daily report card detailing: his mood, who he played with and how he played. They all reinforce his training as soon as he enters the facility. Every single person who works at Club Pooche is kind, professional and attentive. We've boarded Bowie at Club Pooche as well and we like that they have staff on hand overnight. Their prices are competitive for training, boarding and day care. We do wish they didn't up-charge for credit cards and they don't take Amex. A LOT of time, energy and money was wasted at the other facility. Our only regret is that we didn't discover Club Pooche in the beginning! read more

Dogs love it. Customers? Not so much! Terrible, arbitrary policies regarding virtually everything from pickup to refunds. The owner is a bit of a drama queen, eager to seize on perceived problems with limited evidence. They'll happily charge you for services and then fail to come through. They've lost their best people. Gil and Brad, both mentioned in earlier reviews, are gone. :-( In summary: Steer clear! read more

I have been taking my dogs to Club Pooche for more than 5 years, for training, daycare and boarding. They have been trained by Ms Elisa and Ray. My dogs love going to Club Pooche. The staff is wonderful and take great care of my dogs when I'm away. One of the reason I selected Club Pooch (and I tried plenty of other places) was the cleanliness of the facility and they keep there daycare numbers to a manageable number of dogs per handler. They have an OVERNIGHT care giver and an evacuation plan in case of a emergency. Everything that Ms Elisa does is for the benefit and protection of the dogs in her care. There are rules for a reason and if you have any issue with them, then Club Pooche isn't the place for you. Every business isn't perfect but Club Pooche is top notch. I realize with COVID everyone is on edge and most business are feeling the pinch with a limited work force, so please be kind, they show up and work hard for your furbabies. read more

Every year over 2.5 million animals are killed in shelters. The owner of Club Pooche is a proud breeder and shows dogs. This is part of the animal overpopulation problem. All dogs and cats should be spayed and neutered, not bred for show to increase ones ego. We toured the facility recently and found it to be clean. However, I'm concerned at the lack of streaming cameras and while we were there all dogs were caged for "cleaning". The lady who was touring us yelled at the dogs during our tour. The prices seem to nickel and dime you. I'm surprised they don't charge for the ounce on dog poop. Even if this was perfect in all ways I could never support a business owned by a breeder. read more

My dog comes home tired and happy. It is somewhat expensive but competitive with surrounding similar business with more heart and caring behind the work. The place is clean, my dog has never come home from a day or boarding stay with the typical abrasions or cough. I'll continue to use them. :) read more

My dog has been attending Club Pooche for several years and he loves it. Not only has he made great friends, he also looks forward to the humans there too. We have sent our pup to other doggie daycare's and have been unsatisfied with the quality of care. If there is one thing that we all love about Club Pooche, it's that their staff is loving, dedicated and attentive to every dogs' needs. The facility itself is also very unique. It has a french bistro theme (with lots of great toys and healthy goodies to buy for our pups) and the play area is large enough for the dogs to romp and run. I especially love the fact that when it's 'nap time', each dog has their own "villa" that's spacious enough even for the largest dog to move about comfortably. I highly recommend Club Pooche. I think my pup would have been lost without it (especially since he now has a little human sister... Club Pooche gives him the "dog" time he needs). read more

April 2012 We knew instantly that Club Pooche was the place for our dog, Packer. The owner (Elisa), the staff, and the facilities at Club Pooche are far superior to other doggie day care companies we looked at during our search for doggie day care. Club Pooche took the time to get to know us and our dog. An absolute must for us was having staff on-site 24/7 and Club Pooche has just that. Experienced staff is on site-24/7 to assure that our dog is both safe and comfortable. Club Pooche is Packer's home away from home. We can't recommend Club Pooche highly enough and we can't thank Club Pooche enough for taking care of our dog as if he was one of their very own dogs. read more

Club Pooche Rocks! I am so incredibly, profoundly, monumentally grateful to Club Pooche!!! They have been extraordinary in their care and treatment of my young puppy! Admittedly he is a handful--a young, energetic, male--but they have him under control! My job requires frequent travel and they have done an exceptional job of keeping his boundless energy in check, teaching him appropriate manners and making him much easier to live with! He wants to break into the place every time I drop him off! Elisa has done a phenomenal job with her staff. They are on top of EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE THIS DOGGIE DAY CAMP AND BOARDING FACILITY! I am a picky, picky, picky pet parent and Club Pooche is worth every penny! They even indulge me for delayed flights, special food and supplements. If you are looking for an incredible place to board your pet or to let your dog exercise during the day---THIS IS IT!!!!!!!!!! read more

My dog king charles cavalier loves going to this place!! He does not even look back to say bye when i drop him off! All the staff here are very friendly and they are on top of things when i request anything for my dog's needs. When im going away for a week or two i dont even have to worry about leaving my dog behind because he will be well taken care of at club pooche. I use their day care service and boarding service and never had a problem with them. read more