My dog Duke has been coming here for almost 5 years and loves it! He's so excited to see his furiends and staff everytime. Denise, the owner, is always prompt to respond and very kind and loving towards Duke and all the dogs. The facility is very clean and organized. So grateful to have Cool Dog Ranch nearby and able to board Duke knowing he is in good hands. read more

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Love that I got pictures and updates of my pups. Both my dogs love being social and they looked like they really enjoyed their time there. Definitely recommend, Denise was very flexible when I had to change my dates and even pick up a day early and very easy to book. read more

Cool Dog Ranch - Both my pups at daycare - Pet Boarding Near Me - Temecula, California

Everything! Denise & her team are so kind and welcomed our sweet black lab puppy, Piper, last summer when we moved to the area! We thought this would be a boarding place for her when we needed it for travel etc. but it easily turned into her weekly socialization and play time! We love bringing her for full days to play with the other "regulars" at Cool Dog Ranch. We've had Piper attend other boarding places and they've never compared. She would be anxious and overwhelmed (at other places), and whenever we pick her up at CDR, she's so happy and makes sure she says goodbye to the staff! She has grown into a very social and sweet dog and I know that CDR's impact has helped facilitate her joyous personality! read more

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Denise and staff were wonderful ! Our dog had the best week, and was loved and cared for so much ! She sent daily photos and updates which helped ease our minds. When I came to get him , I'm not sure he wanted to leave So thankful to have found this wonderful spot read more

We learned about Cool Dog Ranch from my husbands co worker. We had a planned vacation coming up and were kind of scared to bring our puppy to a boarding place for a few days since we have never done that before with our past fur babies. Denise welcomed us as soon as I pulled up to park. I left my puppy for a few hours to play so she can evaluate his temperament with other dogs. Once I came back to pick him up, he looked so happy as if he didn't want to leave! We've taken him there twice now for boarding and I can honestly say that I feel very comfortable leaving our pup there! Denise updated daily on how our pup was doing and sent us some awesome photos and videos of him with his new friends! I highly recommend Cool Dog Ranch if you ever need a safe, fun and clean place for your pup to stay. read more

Cool Dog Ranch - Our fur baby, Koa taken by Denise from Cool Dog Ranch. He was having so much fun! Look at his face! - Pet Boarding Near Me - Temecula, California

We love leaving our dog Nala here for boarding. Last time I picked her up she seemed annoyed with me and wanted to stay, lol. The staff always does a great job in caring for her and giving me updates while we're away. I love that Denise does a thorough job at vetting the dogs to make sure they're of good temperament to be around other dogs. I like that their boarding feels like home and not pure chaos and there's always someone on site since Denise lives on the property. I never thought Nala would have an issue. She's very social and loves other dogs and people. Thank you for always taking such good care of our fur baby read more

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I have had my Bernedoodle trimmed twice here and loved it. He was able to join in daycare once he was done and he had a great time!! Photos were sent! Love this place read more

Denise operates a 5 star Ranch for all your pup's needs! Always a pleasure to work with her and you have a great feeling that your fur baby is in safe hands staying there. My little girl was always excited to be going there whenever we needed to give her a little vacation herself! A great place hidden in the heart of wine country in Temecula! Wish they had a similar location here in Nevada! read more

My husband and I were looking for a clean and responsible place to board our 1 year old cocker spaniel when we came across cool dog ranch. This place is located in the wine country in an actual home (which was refreshing to see after taking our dog to another place that looked like a warehouse). At cool dog ranch my dog was socialized and taken care of. When she came back from daycare as well as boarding - she was well behaved and hasn't lost weight during the stay. They also send updates and pictures during the stay - which I like! I love that my dog wags her tail and is excited to see the owner, Denise, when we drop her off. My dog used to pee and try to get away from other places we took her to. Prices are reasonable compared to other in the area. We will definitely book another stay. read more

We had to attend an out of town funeral and had to board our 5 month old Dexter. I will admit, I was a nervous wreck leaving my "baby" for the first time. We felt very comfortable with Denise and her staff, but we weren't sure how Dexter would do with so many other dogs all at once. The first night was rough (for me) but the next day when I received the photos of Dex having a ball with the other dogs, I knew everything was going to be just fine! He was there for 3 days and we received pics and videos everyday, sometimes two times a day. When we picked him up he was happy and healthy and had a great report from Denise. Denise and her staff are fantastic and her facilities are beautiful and immaculate. We will definitely take him there again! ​Thank you Denise and your staff for taking great care of Dexter! read more

We went on vacation for a few days where pets weren't allowed and we were very hesitant to let our family watch our 5month old pup. I stumbled upon cool dog ranch and was so glad I did. Denise made sure to show me around and there were large outside and inside play areas, as well as rooms for relaxing on beds. Denise communicated with us the entire time and our boy had a blast! We already booked time for our next vacation since we know he's well taken care of here. read more

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Really happy that we found Cool Dog Ranch! Our previous boarding facility in Escondido, which unfortunately closed down in 2020, had kind of spoiled my husband and I (and our dog!) regarding what to expect out of a boarding/day care facility. We basically had some biiiig shoes to fill, and searched for a long time to try to find a boarding facility that was high quality in terms of safety, responsiveness, cleanliness, and ensuring small playgroups. Had no luck for a long time - it's actually crazy how many other daycare/boarding places are either unresponsive to new clients, or just consist of big yard with 100 dogs running around (might work for some dogs but it definitely doesn't work for my stress-ball of a dog). When we finally found Cool Dog Ranch, it was such a relief. Denise was very responsive and pleasant, and we were able to get both our dogs in for daycare to give it a test run to see how they'd do. Our older dog is very socially selective and our younger puppy had never been to daycare before, so we were a little worried about their first time. Denise sent updates and photos/videos throughout the day and both dogs looked totally stress free and seemed to settle in nicely with their small & well behaved playgroup. We did our first overnight recently, and that went smoothly as well. We requested to see where the dogs would be sleeping and while we weren't able to go inside where the beds would be set up, we did get photos of the area as well as our dogs in their kennels. Thanks, Denise and team! read more

Such a wonderful ranch on a huge property in wine country. The dogs are very well taken care of and have a fun time playing together. The property is state of the art and kept very clean. I was very comfortable bringing my Portuguese Water Dog here for his first week long boarding experience. Thank you Denise! read more

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I wished I was closer to use this business. My dogs were so happy coming to play on little dog days!! They were always ready for a nap when I picked them up!!! read more

Our vet recommended Cool Dog Ranch for basic obedience training for our pup,Beau. We had a great experience with the 6 week class and our pup came away from the training much more controllable and fun to be around. Cathy was great training us on how to approach our pup and techniques to corral all that energy in positive ways! We have since started Beau in daycare a few days a week and that has been an amazing experience. Beau is excited to be there and I think a little sad to leave, plus is exhausted from all the fun he's had. It's a great opportunity for him to socialize with other dogs too. Denise is great at sending pictures to let me know how he's doing. We couldn't be happier to have Beau in their care! read more

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I highly recommend Cool Dog Ranch, I've been taking my doggies here for a year now, I love that Denise always sends me pictures of my babies to let me know how they are doing, as soon as we approach the facility my babies get really excited!! Which make our separation much more easier. read more

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Found this place on Yelp because of the great reviews. Just started bringing my boy Bentley here for half days one or two days a week so that he can play with other pups and not be bored while I'm working from home and it's too hot out right now for walks during the day. I love that Denise sends me pics of him having fun and playing with the other pups. Love this place and so glad I found it! read more

Amazing service & very dedicated dog / puppy lodge. I used them for boarding and they made sure my puppy ate, she is picky and had to be fed by hand. I received daily pictures of my baby girl having a great time while mommy had to travel. Thank you again for your wonderful services. read more

Thank you so much for taking such great care of our Remington! It was so nice knowing he was in great hands! He loves it there! Thank you for the daily updates and pictures too! That was so awesome!! read more

Truly a five star experience boarding my two Frenchies at Cool Dog Ranch. Denise and Rachel went above and beyond caring for my girls when they both developed challenging conditions while in their care. It truly was as if they were caring for their own pet, all the while never once complaining about the extra work involved including a trip to the vet. They kept me up to date daily about my dogs progress and even sent me pictures with comments describing how much they were enjoying my dogs. I am so impressed with the love and care my dogs received at Cool Dog Ranch; if I could give them a fifty star review, I certainly would. read more

Best dog boarding and daycare that I've ever been too ! Super nice facility and awesome staff. Love this place !!!

Whitney loved her stay at the Cool Dog Ranch. We received daily pics and videos. She was spoiled at the "Ranch" almost as much as at home. Located only a couple miles from the house we rented was a convenient bonus. They were flexible with the meet and greet policy, but Whitney has a lot of experience with dogs of all sizes. She slept most of the 5 hour drive home. We will try to book her a stay at the Cool Dog Ranch, our next trip to Temecula. read more

I've taken my lab puppy to cool dogs puppy socialization, and doggy daycare and was so happy with all their services that I enrolled in training classes. Lynne loves your dog like their her own. I have seen so many positive improvements in my dogs behavior and demeanor. He gets so excited when we reach their premises and wags his tail uncontrollably when he sees Lynn. I brought him to daycare just for an energy release but they work on his training and behavior too! Really happy with all their services! read more

Took our new puppy to the puppy socialization classes here and they were phenomenal! Sharon is a great teacher, and the classes are really well organized. Each class consists of a combination of puppy play time, exploration (puppy gets to explore new textures and items), basic training, and discussion of important aspects of raising a dog. Plus they let you start at 8 weeks after the first Parvo vaccine! This is essential as early socialization is so important, and because they do the class in a sanitized indoor environment its still safe for the puppies! We were with a book and videos to help with training at home. We actually tried about 6 different puppy classes with our dog and this was our favorite! Did a wonderful job of socializing our puppy and getting him used to various textures and experiences. We will be continuing training our dog here as he grows older. read more

Denise was amazing and so kind with our dog. We were going to the winery for the day and she made it a seamless and easy process and even sent pictures of our pup while we were out- she seems like a very caring person. Were the high maintenance dog owners that want to make sure our pup is in good hands and we were not disappointed. This is a great place. read more

Cool Dog is descriptive. Lynne trained our three dogs. Our two year old, who had the off leash training was recently at her family reunion, with at least 30 other dogs and more people on a horse ranch. Thanks to Lynne, she was perfect, sticking close and always checking on us. Trainer Beth, who must talk 'dog' has turned our problem child around, and now he is controllable and loves performing his tricks. Best of the several trainers we've had, and they've all been at least good. read more

Cool Dog Ranch - Cool dog Shelby found some sheep to herd. - Pet Boarding Near Me - Temecula, California

I used the groomer here this week. Martha did a fabulous job on my doodle! She talked to me about what I wanted and listened. Nice people too. I will use them for boarding too. Very clean!!! read more

ANYONE who leaves a BAD review for Cool Dog is probably not a very pleasant person to begin with... We have taken all of Lynne's classes and take our dogs religiously to her for day school. She is always available to answer any questions we have and makes it so much easier to understand our beloved dog's behaviors. She absolutely loves dogs and they love her just as much. We have one rescue dog and we had no idea what we were doing with her, Lynne helped us train her and understand our dog's expectations from us. She teaches us not to set our dogs up for failure but to reward them for success! It is a genius approach and creates a stronger bond between dog and owner. Our dogs aim to make us happy (and get treats) and we aim to make them happy, not paralyze them with fear. It is the best relationship between dog and human. She has also trained our unruly puppy and he has become a very cool dog. He is still a wild man some days, so we take him to day school. He is one very tired and well mannered guy when he gets home! I cannot say enough good things about Lynne and her staff. I truly believe dogs have the best sense of people and mine absolutely adore the Cool Dog staff! We are very fortunate to become a part of the Cool Dog Family. read more

Highly recommend the dog training classes here! We enrolled our high energy, highly reactive 2 year old dachshund into the Growly class. The Growly class is a 6 week class (1st week with just humans, the remaining 5 with humans and dogs). The Growly class is specifically designed for dogs that are reactive (barking, lunging, leash pulling, teeth showing, back of neck hairs sticking up, etc.) The class is kept small - up to 5 dogs total. Cathy was our trainer and let me tell you how great she was/is! She explains behaviors and techniques with ease and in a way that allows you to understand. Cathy spends individual, one-on-one time with your pup and their mom and dads. She explains tips and techniques to everyone as a class and then will tailor and tweak those techniques to specifically help your dog. She shows genuine love and care for your pup; which is such a breath of fresh air when you have a reactive dog and are so used to everyone else not seeing the love and friendliness in your dog. Now I'm not gonna lie, I was very worried about signing up for this class because we had done dog training classes before for our dachshund, and after those classes, I didn't feel as though my money was well spent. I always left disappointed. That's not the case for the Growly class at Cool Dog Ranch. I feel as though we're actually equipped to teach our dog appropriate behaviors. I'm excited to continue to use what we learned at class, and who knows, maybe one day, our fur baby will be able to roam around the dog park happily smelling the butts of every dog there. Thank you Cathy and Cool Dog Ranch for changing my fears and worries to actual HOPE! read more

Cool Dog Ranch - Pet Boarding Near Me - Temecula, California

We were lucky enough to discover Cool Dog Training shortly after we got a new puppy and have been so happy with every aspect. The owner is so knowledgable concerning dogs, dog behavior, and how to successfully socialize your puppy so that your dog will grow to become a part of the family and not a nuisance. Puppy Socialization: We started with the puppy socialization class, which is a bit chaotic but we learned so much! It is basically a facilitated puppy play time, while there is no real structure, the main objective is that your puppy has a chance to safely learn to play with other puppies who are also not fully vaccinated or socialized. Throughout the class Lynne gives helpful tips and tricks for beginning to train and socialize your puppy. She is so wiling to address individual questions concerning your specific puppy problems which was so appreciated. Overnight boarding:Cool Dog Training is the first kennel we have ever felt comfortable enough to leave our dogs overnight. We feel so assured when we drop or dogs off for overnight stay that their individual needs are being met. Lynne makes sure she knows everything necessary to make your dog comfortable and feel at home. She never rushes you out the door, but will listen to everything you need to tell her about your dog and their needs. It feels very personalized, like they really care about YOUR dog. Beginning Good Manners: We put our dog through beginning good manners and have had tremendous success with Lynne's methods. The class teaches helpful methods for getting your dog to understand and respect your cues and then provides actual ways to apply at home. Our dog is only 7 months old and already so obedient, she is such a good dog because we know how to communicate with her. All in all Cool Dog Training has been a wonderful experience for us and our dogs. We have learned so much and always feel like we matter, like our dogs and our individual questions and concerns are addressed and important. I would highly recommend all of Cool Dog's services and classes. read more

This is a wonderful place! I've known Lynne for a number of years now and she's helped me with training problems and I've boarded my dogs with her. When my dogs have boarded with her I felt incredibly comfortable that they were being well cared for. The reason that prompted my review today is because of her day care and Alisha who runs it. I have a new rescue dog that's been to day care a few times and comes back happy and tired. It is also helping with his overall confidence with new people and places. She was very busy today but still found the time to send me a video of him and a picture. She's very intuitive and really seems to understand dogs and their different personalities. I'm so happy that they're nearby! read more

I have been very impressed with every aspect of Cool Dog Ranch. I took our dog there for puppy class and we are currently attending good manner classes at their facility. Our boy loves to go to daycare and he really loves it when we go out of town and he gets to board. Denise and Rachel truly love all the dogs in their care and I know our boy loves them because I always have to drag him out of there when I pick him up :) I never worry about our boy when he is at Cool Dog :) read more

My dogs love,love,love it at Cool Dog Ranch. I had a bossy dog that wasn't very social...Denise is awesome with him. He is very social now and enjoys hanging out with the group of dogs. I highly recommend this friendly and home-like atmosphere for your fur babies. read more

We adore every aspect of Cool Dog Training! We started bringing our chocolate lab, named Molly Mae, when she was a puppy and attended the Socialization Class. We quickly learned from the owner, Lynne, that we had as much training to learn as our pup and she did it lovingly with excellent communication and covered a huge number of different and relevant topics. Since then we've taken several other classes with her and we bring Molly to Day School one day a week which she LOVES. Additionally, we have boarded her there and she is always EXTREMELY well cared for during her stays. Lynne and Alisha are VERY generous with their love, knowledge, time and expertise and they are your dog's truest and smartest advocates! We give Cool Dog Training and give it our highest recommendation! read more

Since I initially wrote this review in 8 mos ago, we have boarded our dog with Lynne at Cool Dog multiple times and also had him attend her daycare. Five stars! She is wonderful. I never have any doubt that our dog will be lovingly and attentively cared for and will have a great time. It is such a relief to be able to send him to someone with complete confidence that he is being cared for just as well (probably better!) than I could do myself. I really like how Lynne and her Cool Dog staff reinforce the training that she has done with him, so he gets a bit better every time he visits. read more

My review is for the Puppy Socialization Class... Lynn is the owner and she is great! We took our puppy to her socailization classes and thought they were amazing. Yes, you are paying to sit in a room full of puppies playing, but the experience and knowledge that you gain is worth it!. Because they are not fully immunized, you have to be careful about where you take your puppy. Many vets say not to take them out in public, but the general industry standard says it's okay as long as you do it smartly. Don't take them where other dogs go to the bathroom...it's all about poop exposure control. Vets I think are more trying to cover themselves with the blanket statement. The class allows puppies of different breeds, size and ages (up until 16 weeks) to play and interact with eachother while being in a safe environment. They learn how to play with other dogs, and are also exposed to a variety of noises, textures, objects, etc. to help them learn about the world. Up until 16 weeks, puppies are open to just about anything, this is when their socialization is key to developing skills that will allow them to socialize well with others during their lifetime. Lynn is also great about answering any questions that you have about your puppy and explains the different behaviors that you see in class so you know when to get involved and when what they are doing is okay. We learned how to tell the difference between barking (I want to play) and barking (something else). At the end of class (twice a week) Lynn introduces her 2 adult dogs into the room so that the puppies can interact with adult dogs and also learn corrections from adult dogs. They are huge, but well behaved and gentle. It's good that the puppies learn how to get corrections from adult dogs... Our puppy has gotten some at the dog park (now has all his vaccinations) and he's a pro...when they correct him, he submits and leaves them alone. They also have training classes, which I am sure are amazing! We opted for Petco because it was a little far for us to go, but I definitely wanted to post the recommendation! If you have a new puppy and want to get them on the right road...get them into this class! Lynn is amazing and the class teaches your puppy skills they need for their lifetime! Check out the website and give her a call! read more

The name says it all. This is THE place to take your dogs if want an animal that is well rounded, confident, and social. The trainers here really understand dogs and the unique qualities and needs of all the different breeds. A great resource for any dog parent, they will answer any questions you have when it comes to raising a really "cool dog". Very nice training site in Temecula Wine Country. Puppy Socialization class is a must. Day school and training classes fill up quickly. read more

My golden retriever Thunder has been to Puppy Kindergarten class and Beginning Good Manner class. The facility is very clean. Lynn is a awesome trainer and behaviorist who really cares about dogs. Every time I approached her, she has been very polite and professional. I learned a lots from Lynn and can't wait to enroll Thunder in more classes with her. If you are going to take your puppy to Lynn, be sure to continue to the Good Manner class after the Puppy Kindergarten class. I can't wait sign him up for next class and day school. read more

I was very happy to discover Cool Dog Training from a friend of mine who raises show dogs and has sent many to Lynn. Before entering the puppy socialization class my dog Milo was very shy and hid in the corner when the other dogs approached. I watched before my eyes him gain confidence and learn how to properly socialize with other dogs with each class. Milo also had some bad biting habits as most puppies do and surprisingly those dramatically decreased with some very minor corrections. It was like night and day with Milo after just a couple weeks going to the socialization class and I would encourage everyone to do attend this class before their puppy gets too old. My only regret was not bringing him in sooner. The vets often recommend waiting till after they are fully immunized to attend which I feared would be too long for Milo but he still picked up everything just fine. Lynn is the best and she really cares and understands pet behavior so you are certainly in good hands with her. read more

I would give it a zero if I could. I called this place twice. No one will answer. They say its best to send an email for a "PROMPT" response. After 2 days, still nothing. I thought I would drive all the way out there to see if this place is even in business. I walked into the office after a wait, I knocked on the door, buzzed the bell, someone came out. I told them my daughter has a 12 week old puppy and wanted to put her in daycare to get acclimated with other dogs. I told her I am having a hard time getting any response. Then, another employee came out Rick and I told him the same thing. They both gave me an application, I wrote down her age, I told them the dates, and I left my phone number for the owner since I am not getting a "prompt" response let along one at all. The employee sent a text to the owner who was at the house on the property but was too busy to come in to the lobby area. Rick brought me back in a room with a window to show me the dogs in day care. It appeared very clean and not full of dogs running around crazy. After I drive back home, Lynne, the owner, sends me an email response. I told her to give me a call. She responds that she would prefer an email, like I have time to sit at a computer back and forth typing letters waiting for responses all day. Very non-professional and non-personal that she can not pick up a phone. Then she told me she is too young for daycare. Although the two employees didn't say she was. She suggested the semi-private puppy class, I told her the circumstances that the puppy was visiting with my daughter from Arizona. The class is five to six weeks. She is here with me for 10 days. Then, Lynne states in every email after email every objection why she can't do daycare, then it was a rabies shot, then she can't accommodate an evaluation they require, then she said an entire week of daycare isn't long enough, back and forth and back and forth. I told her I have met every requirement on her web-site, the puppy is 16 weeks old, she has her rabies shot, and now another response says she doesn't have enough room during the week I had asked for two weeks away except for 2 to 3 days and that's still not enough time to accept her to daycare. I told her in the first few emails the dates and she didn't say she didn't have enough room until she ran out of excuses. This place doesn't want any business. So, help her out folks and not give her any!!!! read more