Ana was a rescue dog when we picked her up at 8 weeks old in January 2024. Her anxiety and reactivities toward people and all four-legged animals were so extreme that we couldn't bring her to any public place. When she was finally tall enough to peek through the car window, she would bark so loud at the dogs crossing the street that people thought we were murdering her. We thought she would learn from her older packs: an 8 year old female Belgium Malinois and a 11 year old male German Shepherd Dog. We were wrong. She bullied the older dogs. Thank goodness we found Enrique Guey through Omar's Doza Dogs in Palo Alto. We enrolled Ana through Omar's Board and Train program. Ana came back a completely different dog after 5 + weeks. She was able to go on walks with Omar's packs. She was able to board with them without incidents. The biggest surprise was that she was able to go on weekly walks with Enrique's clients' dogs at Stanford Shopping Mall. I would highly recommend anyone who has similar situations to start this training course with Enrique and boarding at Omar's. This is a perfect combination where your dog gets training routines on a daily basis. Omar's team is very friendly and professional. They will screen all the dogs before adding them to the group walk. This is the best of the best team! Totally worth the price compare to the big brand K9 training company. (which I also enrolled Ana prior to Enrique) Highly recommend the training and boarding program! Worth every penny! Just imagine your ADHD dog walking with you at Stanford Shopping Center. You will be so proud of your dog and yourself!! Make it your goal to get your dog trained this year! Your quality of life will improve dramatically!! read more

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Best place to take a dog you love. Honest, direct and loving is how I describe Doza's Dogs. When my dogs were boarding with Doza's Dogs, one had a health emergency and Omar took him late at night to get medical attention. We later found this was the start of a long cancer journey. I'm mentioning this because Omar completely goes the distance for any dog (or pet...ask him about his collection of awesome pets!). Full service business so they will pick up and drop off all your loved ones with fantastic walks along the bay. Boarding at an extra cost. IMHO way better to take your dog here than any pup hotel around the area. read more

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Doza's Dogs has been taking my girl Bandon on pack walks for close to a year now and I'm so lucky to have found them. I live in San Francisco but none of the dog walkers I spoke to instilled confidence in me that they'd give the same amount of care and attention to my dog that I would during our walks. I luckily found Doza's Dogs and immediately appreciated that Omar took the time to understand my and my dog's preferences so that he could find an activity that would best suit her needs. I also appreciated that the dogs are either taken to a private fenced in play area with a ton of space or are walking on safe trails along the Bay. My dog loves nothing more than to hang out with other dogs and people and Omar and the guys are always accommodating to any special requests that I have - they're all such a pleasure to work with. I always look forward to the Reels and photos that they share on IG everyday as my dog is always having the time of her life with the dogs and guys. The drive down to Palo Alto is 100% worth it to me knowing my dog is in safe and great hands and is having an amazing time with her friends. Omar and the guys are like family to us and I look forward to bringing all my future Rotties here! read more

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Doza's Dogs is incredible -- I cannot say enough fantastic things about them and their day care/boarding. Omar, the owner, genuinely changed my life and is the most responsible, reliable, and trustworthy person I know. All of the guys who work there are fantastic, too. I have two dogs, both of whom board with Doza's Dogs when I go out of town and one who attends daycare as well. I often bring my other dog with me to drop my crazy one off for daycare and every single time, she tries to climb into the van. She literally falls over herself with joy when she sees any of the guys who come to do pickup. She is the greatest endorsement possible for just how well they all treat and care for these dogs. Doza's dogs has come through for me so many times. Once, I left my dogs with friends for a longer period of time and my crazy one really regressed. I called Omar in a panic and he came straight from the airport (he had been traveling that week) and picked up my dog that same day. Immediately, my dog's behavior improved. When Stanford lost power, Omar came in the evening and took my dogs for a few days with extremely short notice. He even taught my dog how to use a treadmill and taught me how to get him on it! I bought one of my own and now run my dog on it regularly. There was a while before working with Doza's Dogs where my dog's behavior was getting so bad that I didn't know if I could safely and responsibily keep him. Omar changed that entirely. He even did some training with me and my dog that helped tremendously. I went from being afraid to walk my dog to being able to take him basically anywhere--all thanks to Doza's Dogs. If you are looking for a sitter or day care, you will not find better. I'm moving away from the area and truly the thing I am saddest about is having to find a new sitter (and Omar even volunteered to scout out a new one for me in my new city!) Everyone who works there is exceptionally skilled with dogs. They understand them and give them the structure, exerise, and confidence that the dogs need. And they are also just fantastic people and businessmen. You will not find anyone more reliable or responsible than this crew. read more

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Omar is very caring and responsible. He goes out of his way to make sure everything goes well with your puppy/dog. We recommend him 100%!

My family has relied on Omar's petsitting, boarding, and daycare services for over a year. Our rescue Australian shepard is extremely shy and neurotic and has stranger aggression issues, especially towards men. She would bark at men approaching her from a block away. When Omar came into our house to evaluate her, she was completely silent and respectful and immediately drawn to him. It is clear that he has the magic touch and is a true "dog whisperer"! After a year with him, our dog's behavior has improved immensely. She is much more social and less skittish. Omar goes above and beyond in helping us manage her behaviors, such as trying to tone down her separation anxiety when he returns with her by crating her or putting her in different rooms to prevent her barking. Whenever Candice comes home she is tired and happy from a day of hikes and pool play in the summer. Omar has also stepped in in a pinch whenever we needed him - as transplants from the East Coast, we have very few people we can rely on for care of our reactive dog nearby, and he has stepped in whenever we've had emergencies. He has even watched our cat for us while boarding our dog whenever we are away. I highly recommend Omar for his pet-care services and truly believe that he is the best in the Palo Alto area. read more

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Omar is amazing! Doza's Dogs is the best daycare service ever! Look no further for your doggie daycare needs! TLDR: THIS IS AN AMAZING DOG DAY CARE SERVICE!!!!! Omar is great, provides photos/videos during the day and the dogs have a great time! We have a 1yr old miniature Australian Shepherd (Henley) who has tons of energy and needs a lot of exercise. Omar's provides the perfect outlet for our dog to run around and socialize with other dogs. Our dog absolutely loves going to daycare, whenever Omar comes to our house Henley can hardly contain himself is squealing with excitement. The dogs will run around, play, chase the ball, go for walks and hang out, they love it!!!! Omar will pick up your dog from your house in the morning and return your pup to you in the afternoon (and can do so even when you're not home). The best part is your dog is completely wiped out from the full day of exercise and activity! Doza's dogs has been a great option for us during the work from home era and will continue to be a service we use when we go back to the office. Omar also provides boarding services and on weekends too which is really great for when we need to travel. Omar has not only been a great service provider but also a great friend. He always has time to chat about our dog's development and give advice. Omar came by our house after-hours on a Sunday to work 1 on 1 with Henley and provide some tips on a few behavioral issues that we were experiencing. It's really rare to find someone who really goes out of their way to provide the best experience possible! read more

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They aren't very nice, and the guy is not good about follow-up. They're also not well connected in the area, so if you have other questions, they're not helpful, useful or informative. read more

Omar quickly built trust with our border collie pup. We weren't sure how our dog would feel about leaving with a stranger in a van, but Scout loves getting picked up to go on his walks. He comes back tired and is mellower in the evenings. Additionally, coordinating with Omar is easy by text and he sometimes sends videos of the dogs playing as well. Really glad we found him! read more

My dog Luna Has been going to Doza's dogs for a few months now and I have to say I love their services and the special care they take of my baby girl. Thank you Omar for being amazing with dogs and very professional along with all the others Mauricio and John Paul that take good care of Luna, Sorry if I left anyone else's name out, But I really appreciate you all read more

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We've used Doza's Dogs since moving to the Bay Area and they have been so professional and easy to work with! They keep our dogs in wonderful conditions and are great communicators! Omar and his team are a delight to work with and our dogs get so so excited when they come pick them up. Couldn't be happier! read more

Came to pick up dogs from my building in the early morning. Had 5 dogs in one crate who were barking and screaming for a continued period of time. We thought dogs were fighting outside. Scared the hell out of me and my dogs. Not sure what "reputable boarder" crates in this way.. read more

Doza's is the best. Lily LOVES going on pack walks, being with Doza's team and is a very well socialized English Springer Spaniel. Omar and his team are great with questions on training and behavior, super caring and responsive. We have boarded Lily with Doza's as well and she comes back happy and well cared-for. They will send photos and updates if needed. We think of Omar and his team as part of our family. They are super communicative in terms of planning, scheduling and making sure we are all on the same page. I'm happy to provide a reference any time. read more

I have been using Wag Hotel for years, but I got stuck this time, because they didn't have "any room at the inn" (since it's Christmas, I might as well use that line). So that's when I found Omar. I have three dogs. One of them basically dislikes everyone on the planet except for the members of my family. Omar is pretty much the first person outside the family he's even semi-liked. I was pretty amazed. Omar both picked up and dropped off the dogs, and he took good care of them. I'll definitely be using him in the future! read more

Where to begin...we have a very difficult rescue pup. I know what you're thinking: all puppies are difficult, right? Well, ours couldn't step foot outside without trying to sprint away from us in terror of every sound she heard - a door closing, a leaf rustling, the bark of a dog a mile away. Her time with Omar has been a huge component of building her confidence. Omar is not only exceptionally patient with our puppy, but helps us better understand and communicate with her. He goes above and beyond the usual dog walking/sitting responsibilities and is happy to work with her on behavioral and obedience issues. She's a high strung dog with a ton of energy, but always comes home exhausted and content to give us several hours of peace. Most of all, we love that Omar updates us when he's on his way to pick our pup and and let's us know when he's on his way to drop her off. With remote work and busy schedules, this is incredibly helpful. We talk all the time about how grateful we are to have found Omar and Doza's Dogs. Truly. read more

Highly recommended! Omar and JP are very professional and super patient. My dog loves play at Doza's. They helped us a lot to socialize out puppy especially during the Covid-19 time. You can count on them! read more

Omar has walked our dog, a 4-year-old Australian Shepherd, 2-3 times a week for over a year. He's also boarded her not irregularly, and watched our Siamese cat on occasion. We cannot recommend him highly enough. (We've also worked with other dog walkers in the past, to less splendid results. Omar is the real deal.) The core Omar experience, if you will, is to take a pack of dogs on a walk around assorted bay trails. Omar varies this as appropriate--if it's too hot, too smokey, or too rainy, he'll plan other activities for the dogs, for instance filling up doggie swimming pools or conducting sheltered activities. One thing that sets Omar apart is that he's a veritable animal whisperer. Furthermore, Omar's disciplined about keeping pack sizes that are manageable, and is always working with our dog to improve her behaviors, even though that far exceeds our normal expectations for dog walking. Our dog, whilst loving and sweet, has had issues with self-confidence, and Omar's been a well of support and coaching. He's also a lovely fellow. Couldn't ask for more. read more

Omar is great with dogs. Our dog loves him and her best friends at Doza's dogs. She comes home happy and tired. Nupur K read more

I feel so lucky to have found Omar to care for my dog. He is a natural with pets and truly cares about their well being and goes the extra miles to make sure they are happy. Our rescue, Leroy, a super mutt with a predominant JRT personality, gets very anxious in cars, so Omar lets him sit up front in the passenger seat to calm his nerves. Leroy loves it when Omar arrives ( always on time), and I have peace of mind knowing that Leroy will have fun and be cared for. Thank you Omar! read more

Omar's done a fantastic job with both of our doodle mixes. Beyond the obvious (the dogs are excited when they leave and exhausted when they get back), Omar's done a great job helping us to tame the less desirable aspects of their excitement. Specifically, when our youngest dog would jump all over everyone and everything, Omar worked with us on strategies to make him do polite greetings, etc. We're very grateful for Omar's excellent service and fantastic flexibility. read more

Our little Aussie has found a pack she can learn from and a loving trainer who treats her as one of his own. We have been using Omar's services for almost four months and trust him completely with our fur baby. She's learned to be a much more social dog from the daily daycare adventures she goes on. Our dog's squeals of excitement when Omar picks her up are a testament to his skills as a great trainer/walker. read more

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Omar has been amazing watching our dog! We know that when he is watching her, she is in good hands and will come home tired and happy. He communicates with us regularly, updating us when he picks her up, drops her off, and pictures and videos during the day! We can see an improvement in her socialization as well as she is with a group daily. We can not recommend Omar enough for daycare and boarding! 14/10 - will always recommend! read more

Omar is always on time picking up our Golden Retriever who can't wait to join him every week. She jumps for joy when Omar rings the door bell and if the door isn't fully opened yet she will literally scrape herself out to join Omar. She comes home tired and happy. Omar has the innate ability to connect with dogs very quickly. We also asked Omar to board her when we travelled for several weeks. One time while we traveled we had a mishap when our dog stayed home with a family member who couldn't commit fully to taking care of our dog. I desperately texted Omar to see if he could help. It was so last minute but Omar was very responsive and came to pick up our dog right away. We were so relieved and were able to continue our week long trip. Having someone reliable to be able to take good care of our dog is invaluable so we don't have to stress out while we travel. We highly recommend Omar! read more

Omar has taken amazing care of my two dogs. They have gained excellent socializing skills and always come home tired and happy. I love that he constantly keeps me updated throughout my dogs' time at daycare with pictures and videos of them having fun! Plus, he has years of experience working with dogs of all breeds and those with special needs, so I know my pups are in good hands! read more

I found Omar via a Nextdoor posting. I've been using him for about a month now and I'm very happy. I have two large (80-90lbs) rescue dogs. Calvin is a 8yo black lab/pit. Hobbes is a 6yo German Shepherd/Sharpe. They go on walks, runs, playtime with Omar three times a week. Calvin is pooped when he comes home. Hobbes runs non stop all day but I can tell he is a little winded as well. Omar is a responsible, on-time, transparent guy that is friendly and hard working. I have tried several of the dog walking/playtime services in the bay area and I think Omar has a good business model. He picks up my dogs from my house three times a week at around 9AM and returns back my boys at around 4PM. He will occasionally send me pictures of the dogs playing, which I think is a very nice touch. I've noticed very few of the dog walking services ever send any pictures or videos. Who doesn't like getting pictures of their loved ones at work?!?! Give Omar a call and set up an initial visit. I gave him a shot and I'm pleased with my decision. read more

Omar is wonderful! My dog Scuba was a bit apprehensive at first, but after 2 pickups my dog couldn't wait to go. He's excited every morning and exhausted when he gets home. Omar sends updates throughout the day and has a good handle on the dogs. My dog gets great socializing and playtime all day. I am very pleased with Doza's Dogs! read more

I met Omar by way of referral and from the beginning, he was professional and responsive. I was able to tour his home facility and set up a meet and greet with our dog prior to hiring him. He clearly knows what he is doing - he has a designated play area, a crate area, and a potty area and everything was clean and orderly. It's also very obvious how much he loves dogs and our pup felt right at home with him. We initially used him to board our energetic, one-year-old goldendoodle and we now use him for his daycare service. During our dog's one week boarding stay, Omar texted us daily to let us know how she was doing, gave her a bath prior to us getting home, and he also provided pick-up/drop-off or you can pick up your dog at your convenience. Now that we use him for daycare, he picks up and drops off our dog and she always comes home happy and tired! One a particularly fun day, our dog played in a mud puddle and Omar bathed her before returning her, which was such a wonderful bonus! If you're looking for someone reliable, trustworthy, and who will love your dog as much as you do, Omar is your guy! read more

I'm so happy I was able to find Omar on yelp. Needed a daycare for my puppy last minute before work and decided to give Doza's call. I liked how when I first arrived, he was observing my puppy to see how she was. He kept it very real which I liked. He gave me an update later in the day to let me know how she was doing. He also gave me super useful tips to help my puppy be more social with humans and other dogs, which worked (Used it on my friend whom my puppy haven't seen in while)!! My puppy came home happy and was acting herself, so I knew they took good care of her or didn't freighter her. You can tell Omar is super genuine. read more

We utilized Doza's Happy Dog Services for boarding while out of town for an extended weekend. Omar picked my dog up and dropped him off, and was flexible to our needs. He kept us updated and even sent pictures and videos. I miss my dog a lot when I'm gone so receiving the videos of him so happy put me at ease. Omar took great care of our dog and he was even returned freshly bathed and smelling amazing, which was a great surprise. read more

Omar is a fantastic dog handler and just an all around lovely person. He is smart and capable, doesn't let my dogs develop bad habits but only uses positive reinforcement. A very trustworthy and capable person, I can't recommend him enough. read more

Omar is an amazing dog whisperer! We have had lots of dog sitters over the years, and Omar has a true gift for working with animals. He is also a person of tremendous integrity and professionalism. read more

Omar is a trustworthy and consistent Dog services provider! I am truly happy to have found a dog daycare that is so convenient and fun for my dog. My schedule can get super busy, so the daycare and boarding services are excellent options for my lifestyle! Thank you Omar! read more