Kevin introduced my dog to big dogs in 10 seconds in a way I was unable to do for almost 6 years. True expert level team!!Wish I had been coming here for pack walks and day camp sooner. Look no further!!!! I would give anything to go back in time and bring a puppy here ready to soak it all in! Don't make my mistake and pick the wrong trainers for a puppy only to need to bring them to the true professionals at 6 years old. read more

I was referred by the famous Vlade dog trainer to Dog Republic. I was impressed with and his team and understand what my Australian shepherd needed. Went to both locations, Highly recommend! Especially if your dog reactive to dogs and need to know(learn) how to behave with other dogs Thank you read more

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This review is long overdue! Our dog does daycare and overnight boarding with Dog Republic. This place was recommended by a friend of ours who also uses them for daycare and overnight boarding. I think context is a lil important. Our dog is a German Sheppie rescue off the euthanasia list after 3 failed adoptions before us and had a history of abuse with her first owner. It took several years for her to be trained to a point where she can just step outside and go for a walk. We struggled finding understanding daycares who would actually take the time to understand Berlin (our dog) instead of outright rejecting her. She's SUPER skiddish and shy and growls / barks to make space. We call her a "special case." Once she trusts, she's a love bug but it just takes time. The Dog Republic Team is so special to us because they understood Berlin. We never felt like they were judging us as dog owners because of how she initially behaves when meeting new people (especially men). They took the time to meet us at our level. They are TRUE dog people. We can't say enough good things about the team at Dog Republic. Berlin had a hard time accepting going to daycare the first couple times but now she even tries to boop open the gate to get inside when we arrive! She comes back tired and happy. The daycare has an open yard and she has a chance to socialize with other dogs. She completed TWO overnight stays with Dog Republic. We have never been able to have her board anywhere mostly because of our own trust issues. We don't have any doubts with Dog Republic! They follow her feeding schedule and we feed her Farmer's Dog. THANK YOU DOG REPUBLIC FOR ALWAYS TREATING BERLIN LIKE YOUR OWN I'm so happy she is able to have a world outside her pawrents and learn to trust others as well as make new dog friends! FOREVER RECOMMENDING THIS PLACE! I want to especially thank Kelly because she takes the time to talk to us about observations with Berlin and give recommendations that are helpful to Berlin's development. We can tell Berlin loves Kelly!! (-: read more

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My dog loves the pack walks. Employees are great, follow the directions/ notes, and I'm always left with fun pictures and a tired dog! read more

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Dog Republic has been an amazing place for Birdie to stay while I travel. The staff are responsive, responsible, and I know she is in good hands. read more

My previous review was 5 stars but it only reflected my rating for the actual dog walkers - who all have been very friendly and awesome, as well as my dog's socialization after going on pack walks. My dog really enjoys his pack walks. Most of the dog walkers all seem very friendly and great. That's about it though. This updated review includes my experience regarding the customer service - which leaves a bit to be desired. The texting team is really lacking and unfriendly. They're not very helpful and seem annoyed at any question or request. This is the main reason why I stopped this service. read more

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When their walker had 8 dogs around her she could not control when they started a fight with a dog passerby. its not safe walking more than one dog per hand, you have no control, dogs like to sniff and poo and pee and in the large pack walks its difficult for them to do so. read more

We used Dog Republic while in town for the holidays visiting family and would highly recommend it to anyone. Our cavapoo couldn't wait to go every time and loved getting photos of their adventures. They had excellent communication and were flexible with time and schedule adjustments. Thank you Dog Republic! read more

We have gone through the entire dog training process with Luna and tried three different trainers before discovering Hunter from Dog Republic. The difference he has made is remarkable! Hunter is outstanding. Instead of working with Luna and handing us a sheet of instructions, he came to our home and demonstrated exactly what to do in real time. With Hunter's training, my wife and I finally feel confident in our abilities to train and work with her on our own. Hunter truly understands dogs, and he is great at teaching dog owners how to work with their dogs. Hunter is the real deal! Save yourself the frustration we experienced with those other trainers. He has given us the confidence to work with our dog Luna and she is so much happier now that we all communicate effectively. read more

I have taken my dog here for years!! Everyone is so nice and welcomes my dog with excitement every day. My dog comes back exhausted and shoot after every visit. I use dog republic for day care, sleepovers, and grooming. My dog is happy to go to dog republic every day if I let him. read more

Five stars aren't enough! The Dog Republic treats my dog like he's one of their own. The staff is incredibly kind, attentive, and genuinely loves the pups in their care. When my Great Dane had an unexpected medical emergency, they acted immediately--calling me right away, taking him to the vet, keeping me updated every step of the way, and even waiting until I landed and got to the hospital. Their care and communication during such a stressful time meant the world to me. On top of that, my pup always comes home happy and tired from all the walks and playtime at daycare. I absolutely recommend The Dog Republic to any dog parent looking for a place that's not only trustworthy, but truly exceptional. read more

These pack walks are truly transformative for my high energy 1 year old German Shepard !!!! He is getting wonderful exercise and much needed mental stimulation and socialization !! The staff is extremely dedicated to making the best possible experience for the dogs and their owners . I am really excited to see the progress my dog makes as he gets older !!! If I could give them 10 stars is would ! Thank you Dog Republic !!! You guys are amazing read more

I have an extremely reactive Malinois! I was referred to Dog republic from a neighbor and oh boy did I find exactly what we needed. Kevin was the first expert to make my boy calm down and act like he has manners. I take both my Shepard's in for boarding when I need to and we also use the grooming services. We are so thankful we found these guys! read more

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My pup, Malcolm, has been going to Dog Republic for almost a year now and it has been (and continues to be) such a good experience. Malcolm has major stranger danger and makes the worst first impression but DR was so patient with him and gained his trust (THANK YOU KELLY). Malcolm's LOVES to play at the day camp and hike with his friends once a week ... and I love that he comes home dead tired. I've taken Malcolm to other doggie daycare and he always comes back stinky and still rambunctious. Not the case at DR. Highly recommend. read more

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We love Dog Republic! My little West Highland White Terrier has been going to Dog Republic since she was a puppy! The owner Kevin is amazing with her. They taught her how to walk on a leash and many other great behavior things. We use them for pack walks 3x per week, day care, overnights, and grooming! They truly offer it all. One thing that I absolutely love is their Dog House and how it is free roam. The house is kept up well and very clean. We are busy working and Dog Republic makes it so convenient as they will come pick up your dog, take them on a walk/to the dog house, and then drop them back off at your house. I mentioned they also do grooming. We were going somewhere else but they continued to give our dog razor burn on her stomach. We realized that Dog Republic actually had grooming, so we decided to give it a try. They actually give our dog the best haircut we have ever had. The app is amazing you can book so easy. Their staff is always so friendly. The owners Kevin and Natasha always go above and beyond. We couldn't imagine trusting anyone else with our Westie! read more

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My baby Ulf has been going here for awhile, he loves it here, he's just a puppy, in the beginning I was really concerned but now I am totally at ease, he goes to day care and training, I work in peace knowing my baby is in good hands! Here are some pictures of my baby during the day having fun!!! read more

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Kevin, we want to remind you how much we sincerely appreciate everything you've done for us. Your team at Dog Republic always takes good care of our baby boy. Thank you! Blaze trains with Kelly or Hunter every week. They've done an excellent job! We acknowledge your hard work and appreciate your effort. We've seen significant growth and improvement thanks to your help and assistance. You are both very patient and consistent with Blaze to keep him engaged during each training session. Nice work! Our golden retriever gets groomed at their facility, on occasion. He enjoys his stay at doggy daycare! Their app is extremely user friendly to book appointments. They are quick to respond to every text message and phone call with questions or concerns. We get updated with photos and videos after every visit. Brandon's got good energy! We love that guy! He's always smiling and happy to see us. You can tell he's excited to be there and enjoys his job. I hope he gets employee of the month! A+ read more

Dog Republic - Blaze boy! Having fun with his furry friends - Dog Walkers Near Me - Newport Beach, California

I adopted my dog Kiwi a few years ago who is such a sweet dog but would bark and lunge at other dogs on our walks. After some time I had to come up with a solution. I would see the Dog republic bus all around town so I decided I'd give them a call. It was such a good decision. My dog received training, he goes on pack walks AND he gets groomed by them! I learned a lot in dog training which has helped me on our walks. Shayne the young lady who takes him on pack walks really loves dogs. She's so sweet to kiwi. I love that he goes on pack walks because he gets to get some energy out, have fun with other dogs & get some fresh air. I'm so grateful for dog Republic & all that they do for my pet. Highly recommend!! read more

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We had adopted Coco, our little pit/lab/dachshund mix, from the shelter back in January. She is great with people, but with other dogs was another story. She was extremely fearful and would bark non-stop if any dog would get near her. Our trainer, Vladae from So Cal Dog Training, recommended that we take her to Dog Republic to help with her socialization. When I brought her in for the initial temperament evaluation, I'll admit that I was a little nervous that she wouldn't get in because of her fear and anxiety around other dogs since it is a cage free environment. I met with Kevin and he said that Coco was indeed a special case, but he assured me that they would take her in and would be able to help her. I signed up on the spot and enrolled Coco for day camp and obedience sessions with Kelly twice a week. Now, here we are, three weeks and 7 obedience sessions in, and I swear this isn't the same dog. Coco is walking with and and even playing with other dogs! She has calmed down a ton and the barking has stopped. She is definitely a more confident pup now. The progress has been amazing to watch. They send pictures and videos of her at camp, and I can't help but to share and show everyone... So proud! Thank you Dog Republic for giving Coco a chance and helping her out of her shell. We're so grateful for everything that you guys do! read more

Dog Republic - Our little Coco is on the right! - Dog Walkers Near Me - Newport Beach, California

This isn't your typical doggy daycare, this is a pack walk day camp with employees that want your dog to succeed. We started taking Billie here a couple weeks ago after we adopted her and realized that she wasn't the most dog social. We tried a couple daycares, some were too lax and continuously let her misbehave, while some were too strict and didn't want to help us socialize her. I found Dog Republic because of their pack walk specialty, but since we're not in service area she can't be picked up. That was ok with us, we just drop her off and she gets to play in the yard and also go on a pack walk. For those of you with dogs that are not well dog socialized, pack walks are amazing to help dogs develop appropriate dog social skills. You are having your dog learn leash manners while learning to be around other dogs in a controlled way. Billie had her off days and sometimes did not react the nicest to other dogs. The people here are so patient with her and they really put a lot of effort into helping her become a better dog. I can already see improvement in her dog social skills and I really have to thank Dog Republic for it. She is always excited to go, and when she comes back from DR she is always in a super good mood so I know she had a great time. Thank you team for taking care of Billie! One thing I do wish is to get more pictures and videos of her at camp and on walks. I read other reviews saying they get lots of photos and videos, but I haven't received any from them with her last two visits. read more

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Dog Republic is THE BEST!! Both of my girls love their weekly walks (trust me, they know what days to expect Dog Republic!), playtime and they get excited about sleep overs too!! We have been with Dog Republic for 8yrs and it's always reassuring wherever I am, my dogs are safe and loved. read more

Kevin and the Dog Republic team have been life savers for us when it comes to our dog Torrey. They trained her when she was a puppy and she loves going for walks with the pack to get out some energy and play with her friends. There is no one else we would trust to take care of our dog! Can't recommend this team enough. read more

Never again. Profit over pups. To this day I still don't know what trauma she went through. Owner Kevin would not pay vet bill and still charged me for three days! He's hands off and wants your money. I'm will hire a lawyer if it means saving other dogs. Animal control can't do anything until legal action is taken and have proof. They will not show me footage and threatened me to take down my posts. Please stop using them. They don't care. No one supervises. Only a license required and $16.00 an hour to work there. They walk 8 dogs at a time old and young. It's now become greed! I've gotten so many DM's about dogs dying and hurt in their care. Yelp will not be my only review. Wake up and know all they want is your money! I was bullied and threatened by the owner Kevin who is never there anymore. Please stop using them. It's cruelty for profit! They can keep deleting my warnings but other sites will not. I am scared for my safety now. read more

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There are so few businesses now that truly astound you with their customer service and level of commitment and dedication to their work. I've known Kevin and Natasha for as long as I have had my dog Jasper, and they are the epitome of a hardworking small business. I'm so grateful to know that my dog is in the BEST hands when I send him with them. Every single walker has shown my dog so much love and their facility is amazing. The new app they just implemented saves me so much time and is extremely efficient. I've literally never had a single problem with this company, and even if I did, I'd expect the communication to be crystal clear and the issue to be resolved to the absolute best of their ability. It's difficult sending your fur child with someone new but they are the best of the best. I wouldn't recommend any other service as much as I can this one. Try them out!! You won't be disappointed. read more

I have put my puppy and I through private training, group training and even drove 2 hours to Ramona for a specialist trainer and no of these things I paid for helped her reactivity. Once we did the assessment with DR, they suggested to do weekly pack walks and day care. We are now going on month 2 and love it. DR is super responsive and are so easy to work with. From signing up to dropping off and picking up they make it a stress free time and I trust them with my pup. She is growing up in leaps and bounds and this is more than I could do for her on my own. Two thumbs UP read more

My dogs love their pack walks and day care helped with socialization. We also did in-home training with Scott when our dogs were young. Great experience all around. read more

The best! I am so appreciative of Dog Republic and all who take care of my pup Charlie.

Our two labs have been going to Dog Republic for 7 years for walks, daycare or when we go out of town. They are always cared for the way we would care for them and we can't recommend them more highly. They are flexible with time and schedule adjustments and offer all the services a dog owner would want. Try them once and you'll be sold on returning again and again. read more

Today I witnessed pure talent and very happy dogs as I stood watching two professional dog walkers with smiles on thier faces walking very well behaved dogs. Many dogs and wow they were well behaved and walked as if they were happy and exhausted from a good work out. The pups that is. Witnessing this experience I thought that if I ever lived in this area, I would for sure use thier services for my 2 Labradors. I work in the area so if there's ever a bring your pups to work, I'll be calling on this service for sure!! These people are good and the picture you'll see from my post doesn't do justice. See if you. An zoom in and see the smiles on the puppies and the orderly fashion they walk in. read more

Dog Republic - Very well behaved pups - Dog Walkers Near Me - Newport Beach, California

We have been using The Dog Republic for 9 years. Our dog gets so excited when he sees their truck coming to pick him up or if they are driving around our neighborhood. He loves being with the pack- walking, hiking and being with his friends. When I dropped him off at other dog places for boarding or playtime, he would sometimes not want to go. It makes me happy that our dog is happy and always so enthusiastic about going with the Dog Republic. I also love it that the walkers are so caring and professional . They even give you a report about your dog and how the walk went. Our neighbors use their services too and their dog loves to be regularly in the pack. We've also used their other services such as dental cleaning, boarding and grooming and have always been very happy with the outcome as well. read more

Well, I cannot say enough wonderful things about Kevin and the Dog Republic. Our Sheepadoodle, Dash is a different dog now thanks to Kevin's professional training, daycare and pack walks every week. Dash was extremely reactive to most dogs and on his hind legs when passing other dogs on our walks. Combined with training from Vladae at SoCal Dog Training, and Kevin's magic...Dash no longer has aggressive tendencies and plays beautifully with other dogs. I never in a million years ever thought Dash would walk alongside other big dogs, much less drive in a van where all the dogs are not crated and are close together. Kevin even met us at the first dog park Dash had been at in 3 years just to make sure he was ok and socializing nicely. We can't thank you enough Kevin and all your incredible trainers/dogwalkers...everyone who worked with Dash was so professional and understanding and sweet to him. We can't thank you enough and we can't wait to get back in town to continue the pack walks! read more

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People who work with dogs should actually like dogs and be kind. I have a 13 year old 4 pound Yorkie who is blind and partially paralyzed (which was disclosed) but very sweet. When we tried to make a follow up appointment the man said my dog was too difficult because she can't stand up properly (she's sorry, but she really can't.) He was kind of a jerk about it and increased the rate for both my dogs, even though my other dog can stand up just fine. I've attached the confirmation- he actually named my dog Trixie Difficult. I am happy to pay an extra fee, but obviously they lack compassion for an old disabled pup, so it's not a good fit for us. read more

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My friend and teaching colleague, Drew, rec'd Kevin and Dog Republic to us. My husband and I had just adopted a Pitbull Terrier Mix from the HB Humane Society and although he's coming up on 2, he still has some puppy in him. He has a lot of energy which needs to be spent to avoid any misbehaviors at home (he typically digs a few holes or rips apart our succulent plants if he wants attention). Kevin came over to our place to meet Wally and get to know his temperament; he even took him for a test stroll around the neighborhood with a couple other pups to get to know Wally's personality and social skills. We arranged for Wally to be on group hikes 3 times a week starting April and it has helped TREMENDOUSLY. We really believe in the power of the pack! He's still excited when seeing dog pals on the street but walking him has gotten much better and he doesn't show any bad behaviors at home anymore. We just channeled his energy into a positive place...or should I say, PAWsitive place... ;) What's super cool is that everyone who works here is so friendly. They pick up and drop him off so sometimes we see them, sometimes we don't, but on the occasions that we have been home when they picked up him, we have seen them play with Wally for a few extra minutes before taking off to tend to the other doggies. Once, we were walking in our neighborhood and someone, a Dog Republic employee, who happened to be across the street shouted, "IS THAT MY BOY WALLY?!" and crossed the street to come give Wally a special hug. We have boarded him a few times now and they have been great. WE LOVE THEM! read more

Dog Republic - Wally's on the left. It's that smile EVERY pack walk he's on. :) - Dog Walkers Near Me - Newport Beach, California

We used Dog Republic for about five years or so for pack walks. Everything was great for the most part. Their last walk with Brandon followed by a sad customer experience was enough to lose complete trust. We caught Brandon, one of their walkers, going through our cabinets on our security cameras and it sounded like he went through the fridge too. It's completely inappropriate. We sent the footage to Dog Republic and they said he was looking for treats to give our dogs. We've never given permission to feed our dogs anything, none of the other walkers have done that, and it's just very odd. We accepted the answer anyway and expected it to not happen again. However, I noticed one of our dogs came back with a puncture wound on his neck that ended up requiring a vet visit where they found another puncture wound and confirmed it was consistent with a dog bite. We were never notified of any incident from Dog Republic. I emailed their customer service and they had the nerve to blame our senior dog of rough play. You know your dogs and you know how they play- this was certainly not caused by the other one. I noticed the fresh wound after their walk, I check security cameras everyday all over the house & would've seen any incident, and they're never left alone together unsupervised. There was zero accountability from Dog Republic and it was super disappointing and negligent. The response both times to my concerns was clearly to cover themselves and make sure they're not liable. On top of their walker searching through our things, we decided to cut ties with them. read more

We got a puppy a few months ago and he's the best except he barks a lot when we have strangers in our home. We had people doing some work in our home today so I scheduled him for a half day and a training session with Dog Republic. It should have been a minimum of 4-5 hours. I asked for the pick up to between 8-9:30 and drop off to be either before 2pm or after 3. The person showed up to pick him up over 2 hours late at 11:50am and said she was late because she got stuck in Laguna on another walk. Annoying but ok - it happens. But I was shocked when he was brought back at 2pm. I called and left a message and txted but they said we were charged the half day and training and then just didn't respond. Yikes. I'm shocked at their lack of communication, follow through and terrible customer service. Really disappointing because it seemed like a great long term option for our pup. read more

So happy with the services of Kevin, Ally and Brandon, Louie loved loved his experience going on a pack walk with all the gang and getting used to being with his other furry buddies. Soooo grateful to have Dog Republic in our world. We highly recommend for a happy and contact pet read more

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I can't say enough good statements about Kevin and this business. I met him years ago when my mini aussie was having a tough time adjusting to life in a small apartment. Kevin suggested the half day program and it worked wonders. She burnt off enough energy to relax when she got home. I've also used the boarding facilities on numerous occasions and my dog Lucy always came home tired and happy. I'm recent years as Lucy aged we moved to slower pack walks. Every walker has been terrific and patient with my senior doggie. I also used their dental service every 6 months for Lucy's teeth. Lucy passed away a few weeks ago at 13 1/2. I will definitely use them again with my next puppy! read more

Dog Republic is kind & understanding! They are flexible. We have a special needs dog and they are so in tune with our boy. Plus, through the app they are so cool request and accommodate! love and safety with my pup here always:). read more

Signed up for two day camps and after the second one my dog developed a cough and cold. Not sure they screen all dogs, and will NEVER take my dog back there. Do not go there and will NEVER recommend this place. read more

Abbey absolutely loves Dog Republic! We brought her here for socializing with other dogs, so she wouldn't be so aggressive when she saw other dogs and she has done great with not barking hen she sees other dogs! And when we tell her it's time for Dog Republic, she wiggles her stubby tail! Ha! We would highly recommend Dog Republic to anyone! read more