We had a great experience with Fon's Canines two-week board and train program for our dogs. One of the trainers, Laurie, kept us updated with pictures, videos, and progress reports, which gave us peace of mind knowing our pups were doing well. We especially appreciated that the first day focused on fun and bonding with Ricky, the trainer, to help build trust before the official training began. Even though the program was structured, our dogs were treated with great care. One of our dogs has severe hip dysplasia, and the trainers were very mindful of her limitations and adjusted accordingly. The results have been amazing -- our dogs no longer pull, and walks are so much more enjoyable. The trainer also took time to thoroughly explain the techniques to us. We have already used two hours of the four follow-up hour sessions included with the program, with Ricky, in our home, and it was incredibly helpful. We look forward to the remaining sessions. Overall, very friendly staff, great communication, and it's clear they truly care about the dogs in their care. Highly recommend Fon Jon's! read more

This place used to be affordable, now it's almost as much as the other doggy daycares in the area and not nearly as nice.

Ollie loves coming here for school and he loves working with Ricky and fon and all the other staff on-site read more

Rowan has been visiting Fon Jon frequently for over a year. He totally knows where we are the second we get into the parking lot and he loves it and can't wait to get inside. He is a very active Irish-Golden and gets a great workout running around with his buddies. We love Fon Jon's because we like all the staff and their clear relaxed but professional attention to their charges and pet owners. We've had the opportunity to use their training and bath services and were really happy with both. read more

This place is amazing for training dogs! Ricky is our intermediate trainer and will get your dog dialed in! Just keep up what you learn and you'll have an amazing and well behaved dog. Thanks Ricky! read more

I love Fon Jon! I always bring my dog whenever I come out to visit San Diego and he has a blast each time. I love the report cards and photos they print out for him each time - he comes back so happy and so tired. Perfect day and perfect spot for him! read more

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We have lived here for 60 years and FINALLY boarded our dog there. A one year old pup! We were visiting in Mexico to a Michelin rated place with a shelter that she "Dory" came from. She is a very playful and a sweet dog that we have had for 10 months. Anyway, we received a pic of her the day we were returning and she had a gash in her back. Upon bathing her they found it and I asked what they were going to do. They said it wasn't their job and they don't know how it got there. We came home, got her, and it was an inch and a half long gash on the top of her back, they said they thought I was poop. Oh, it was puss and blood coagulated and they didn't see it? Sound pretty inattentive to us. We had to take her to the Vet in PB and she said it was probably from another dog. They had to flush it out get rid of the infection and sew it up with 4-5 stitches and $1000 later, she's fine. So much for their care and the $1500 we spent for a four day stay! Be careful! read more

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My dog has been going to Fon Jon since not long after we moved to San Diego. He has separation anxiety, but is always happy to go there. He gets super excited when we turn down the street they are on. Last time they said he paired himself off with another boarder of his same breed and they hit it off. He plays so hard when they board him that he sleeps for a solid day - I equate it to him attending a three day music festival. read more

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I have had trouble finding boarding for my Malinois in the past but not anymore! I've used this facility for private boarding, group play boarding & day care for months and have no complaints. All of the staff go above and beyond to ensure both my dog and I have a good experience. My Malinois is shy and they took the time to get to know her and get her out of her shell. She loves going here! Got a tour of their facility and it is very clean and well kept. Prices are very reasonable. Thank you Fon Jon for taking care of my girl! read more

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Very kind people that have made me feel super reassured about leaving my doggies here for a long stay! so excited to have a boarding/daycare facility so nearby :) read more

Fon Jon's Pet Care and K9 Training is an absolute dream! Being a new dog mom was initially overwhelming, but discovering Fon Jon's changed everything. Dropping off Frank is completely stress-free (even for a helicopter mom like me lol) The team at Fon Jon has palpable love and genuine care for every dog that walks through their doors. It's clear that the entire team not only loves their job but also has a deep affection for the dogs in their care. Everyone immediately knew Frank by name and even helped me get gum out from between his toes!! I consider myself incredibly fortunate to have found such a dedicated and caring place for Frank. Leaving him in their care feels like I'm leaving him with family (who happen to be dog experts!) Frank absolutely adores going to Fon Jon's. Every time I pick him up, he's happily tired out from all the fun and activity. It's truly heartwarming to see how much he enjoys his time there. Fon Jon's is more than just a pet care facility--it's a sanctuary where dogs are loved, cared for, and thoroughly enjoy themselves. I couldn't recommend it more highly! read more

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We have boarded our cat, Olive, with Fon Jon's twice now. Both times have been an absolutely fantastic experience ! Minah and Anthony always go above and beyond. Olive gets a little stressed for the first few days then settles, and Minah has been amazing with her! Going as far to sitting with her at lunchtime (Olive loves company while she dines!) and providing other options at meal time. Minah communicates with us very quickly regarding care, any questions we may have or to provide updates on Olive's stay! You can tell her, and the whole staff absolutely love animals + show great care and attention to each in their care. I cannot recommend Fon Jon Pet Care enough! read more

This place is excellent!!! You can tell they just love dogs so much and that really helps when I'm leaving my fur babies here! Everyone is so kind and gave all three of my pups lots of love and attention while I was out of town! They even had a birthday celebration for one of my puppies who had her birthday while I was traveling. They give you scan cards to check them in for day boarding and everything is ran very efficiently. Thanks everyone for taking such good care of my babies !!! read more

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My little guy is nearing 13 years old and I've never left him at a boarding facility but needed to for an emergency trip. He is really uneasy around new people and can take awhile to warm up but Anthony and his team were clearly professionals and made him feel comfortable. He did wonderful during the stay and it is a true testament to how great the staff are. I will absolutely be bringing him back and would recommend them to anyone who needs a place like home for their pet when away. read more

I am so in love with this place and their style of training and their wonderful facility and their outstanding staff. We got our dog from Man K-9 and met with the trainers from Fon Jon Pet Care, and I've never been more impressed. They are so helpful and thoughtful and responsive to your specific dogs and your family and your environment. We met with Fon and Ricky on different occasions, and they were both just seriously incredible. Understood our dog and personalized their training for her. This wasn't copy paste training but showed how much they really do pay thoughtful attention and help you with your pup and your needs. Best I've ever had, hands down. Also our girl really loves them, and she's a picky little bitch! ;-) read more

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The only ones I trust for dog training! Our German Shepherd needed a lot of direction that we didn't know how to give. Ricky is an awesome trainer and made a huge difference with our dog. The whole team is great and will also work with you financially. read more

THEY LET MY DOG ESCAPE AND NEVER CALLED ME TO APOLOGIZE! DO NOT TAKE YOUR DOG HERE! I took my husky to daycare here for about a year. My husky has separation anxiety because she is a rescue. She was nervous about daycare. I asked if she could leave her collar on because she has a GPS tracker on it. I had to speak to the manager about this because they take them off for "safety". I was assured Mimi's would stay on. I reminded the staff every time I dropped her off that her collar stays on. One day I got a call from them while I was at work and the lady was frantic and said that my dog had escaped. Apparently another dog was being walked out to their owner and mine just followed without being noticed by the employee (their employees don't take their job seriously). I said ok, let me look on her GPS, you kept her collar on right?... no they took it off. I frantically left work knowing that my dog will not go to a stranger and that their facility is right next to the 5 freeway. I thought that the next call I would get was that my dog was roadkill. I called everyone I knew in town and had a search party out for my dog. They sent ONE employee. Luckily the next call that I got was from the humane society saying that someone had wrestled my dog to the ground as she was crossing traffic on balboa. I never received a call from them apologizing. They comp'd her stay THAT DAY. This is also the second review that I have left because they deleted my last one. These people do not care about your beloved animal. Proceed with caution. Below is how she looked when she came home. Her coat is usually bright white. read more

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Fon Jon Pet Care is a great place to take your dog for training! Ricky is a great trainer. We have a shepard, terrier, chow chow mix that is 3 years old, and has some very bad habits and was very anxious. You can tell he really cares about dogs, and seems to know what will work with your particular fur baby. The office was good about sending reminders for our weekly training, and was very helpful when I called for initial information. read more

A long-time friend recommended Fon Jon. After plans fell through for a friend to watch my recently adopted 10-year old pittie, I called and reserved a private VIP deluxe boarding with only 2 days notice. Sissy girl Mocha received 2 vaccines the morning of her first visit to Fon Jon's. Minah communicated via email promptly and processed & scheduled us quickly. The whole team was so friendly, helpful, and reassured me Mocha would be taken good care of, which she was! Definitely recommend Fon Jon's for overnight boarding in San Diego :) read more

STAY AWAY Not one to leave a review... but in this case here we go. My fiancé reached out to Fon Jon grooming inquiring about having our Malamute/Husky groomed at the location, she had a few questions (as anyone does when trying a new groomer) our main questions were in regards to the process and what it entails. Our main concern was that they would not shave our dog because it's really bad for a husky skin to shave. We then called when he was ready to be picked up after being there for 4 hours, and the employee had told us that they had not even started on him and were getting ready to begin, so we waited. When we picked him up, we noticed that something was wrong. He kept on yelping in pain when he lifted his leg to urinate and stretch. We took a closer look at his stomach and then noticed that he had SEVERE inflammation and two areas that were beginning to bleed. He wouldn't eat, refused to go outside, and only wanted to hide in areas he couldn't be disturbed, so we went to the next step and went our vet. The vet quickly diagnosed that he had an infection on his stomach from being shaved to the skin, and prescribed a few antibiotics, rubs and anti inflammatory meds. $480 later (and a lot of pain) my fiancé decided to call Fon Jon's. She called explaining what was going on with our dog and how is at the vet, and the man that answered had this to say... "we knew you were going to be a problem considering how many questions you were asking before we groomed him" and then hung up. We're going to work in the best of our ability to make sure nobody we know/has a furry friend ever visits this clinic again. read more

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Fon Jon has been our go to place for boarding for the last 5 years. The facility is ALWAYS clean, well maintained and secure. I keep coming back because of Fon Jon's staff. They are amazing and I adore them! They are so sweet, attentive, knowledgable and genuinely care about your pets. Making a reservation is so easy and they are very accommodating. Whenever I leave my babies in their care I have peace of mind that they are safe and well taken care of. I've never had a bad experience with Fon Jon and I highly recommend them. read more

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Let me begin by stating I used Fon Jon for decades for dog boarding. The staff was lovely and attentive - especially Laurie and Rachal. They boarded my dog from when he was a pup until a couple of years before he passed at age 15. This is no longer the same Fon Jon... I am not sure if there was a change in ownership, but instead of encouraging adoption they are now selling puppies on their website(!) from a breeder. They no longer take dogs over the age of 9 - my last dog was immensely healthy through age 13, and once he wasn't I stopped boarding him. It's one thing to say "no dogs requiring medical care" or "dogs 9 and older no group play" but considering certain breeds live longer, they're basically saying "the second half of your dog's life, we are not interested." If this is the case why get your young dog used to the place unless you need it as a one-off? The main problem really though is the price. While their facility is one of the nicest in town, it's not the only one in town and over the last ten years the boarding prices have essentially doubled. It's no longer cost effective to board there which is a shame because of the staff and the facility. I am pretty sure the price increase is just greed as they have been in the same spot since the 1950s and own the land outright. Anyway, it's a shame as I now am taking my new dog to other places like Pawcommons which is half the price. If Fon Jon wishes to cater to the Real Housewives of La Jolla and their designer AKC certified breeder dogs only, that's fine. I'll take my business elsewhere. read more

I have literally boarded my dog there for over a decade, I have paid $100s and $1000s every year and I trusted them. So now their new policy is cash or check or a 5% charge off credit card. Understandable as inflation and minimum wages etc. So last two times I paid cash. So they shouldn't have my credit card number. Randomly I get a $20 charge last week. Last time I used their services was dec2022 so at least a month ago... and I paid by check. The time before that I paid cash. So for them to still have my credit card number and randomly put charges on it really disturbs me. I called and they said it was a mistake and will refund me. That's the least they can do. How can you randomly charge a customers card when you're not even supposed to have it on file? I am sad to say I lost trust in fon jons and will be searching my bills to make sure they haven't been randomly charging me in the past 10 years. It's only $20 but there really shouldn't be even 1 mistakenly charged. They did not seem apologetic and offered a " refund". I am saddened this happened and the way they handled it wasn't really too reassuring. If you use Fon Jon's request them to remove your credit card number after boarding EVERY TIME. And check your credit card bill to make sure they haven't added random charges on there. read more

My dog has gone to daycare, training with k9 and grooming and boarding!! I absolutely love dropping my dog off there, the staff is so sweet and always make my dog feel welcomed even from greeting us when we get there !! I typically do full days of day care and some maintenance training and I think it's fully worth the money and he loves spending time there and Ricky the k9 trainer is awesome!! My dog midknight responded so well to his training and every-time I pick him up he's wiped!! read more

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This was our pups FIRST visit at a dog daycare and it went really well. When I dropped off my pup he was a bit scared but curious. By the time I picked him up he almost didn't want to leave. There are no updates/ pictures given, but based on my pups reaction I know he had fun. He gave "excited to see you but I kinda don't want to leave." We will absolutely be back. Clean, friendly/knowledgable staff, fair pricing, easy to book. read more

One of the best dog boardings facilities in San Diego! Great welcoming and follow up experience. The manager will let you know everything you need to know about the facility and the ins and outs of it. You just gotta go there yourself for your pup to have a great experience! Highly recommend! read more

Office staff is incompetent and rude. Gave them my drop off time multiple times. Then they were surprised, giving me an attitude, because I was there for an early drop off. They also needed to be reminded of the feeding schedule three separate ocassions. Their fees are outrageous and they have awful customer service. I definitely don't recommend this place. You can go somewhere else that's more affordable and friendlier. read more

My dog prefers Fon Jon's instead of any other kennel. When I pick her up she is happy, with her tail up! She is a sensitive rescue dog who gets easily spooked. She loves Fon Jon's! read more

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This is my second time boarding my Remi girl at Fon Jon, and I know she loves it there. I feel comfortable leaving her in their care and know she gets lots of attention and cuddles from staff. So happy with boarding my baby dog, Remi, at Fon Jon Pet care. Last minute, 4 days before my trip, my dog sitter canceled and I was desperately searching for boarding in San Diego. The most common problem I ran into was needing to complete a temperament clearance prior to boarding. Luckily, I received a same day call back from Averi and she saved the day! I was so happy Remi had a place to stay while I was away volunteering on a medical trip in Peru. I signed up for the photo club (for a fee I was willing to pay to see my girl) and received 5-6 photos on the two days I chose. Their response to emails and return phone calls were very satisfying. The boarding was reasonably priced and I even received a 20% discount for first time boarding! I would highly recommend Fon Jon pet care for your fur baby while you're on vacation. Thank you Averi and Bailey for your help throughout her stay! read more

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I've been taking my dog here for the last 5 years. This is one of the few places my dog will run right in instead of holding back, so I know they treat her great. It's a huge relief knowing I can relax and not worry or feel guilty while I'm on vacation. The staff is also super friendly and empathetic. I would (and have) recommend Fon Jon to anyone with a pup! read more

Anthony was amazing at getting my 71 lb corso / pit bull (Big Paw Paw) in last minute boarding on a busy Thanksgiving weekend as a referral from a long time client Maxine. I read some referrals here about breed discrimination and I did not experience that at all. My dog is not neutered so we did opt for the one on one boarding option for the safety of other dogs so nobody ended up pregnant in the yard. Seems like a fair option to me. He was housed in his own yard and had play time in the yard one on one with a handler. They require all vaccines to make sure your dog is safe. When I left my dog there overnight I specifically asked what the communication is like because I've never had to board my dog before. As a dog parent I'm sure we all know pets are family and this can make us a little anxious. They assured me no news is good news. As nervous as that made me I trusted their ten years of experience and appreciated they communicated that to me in advance. He was returned to me the next day happy healthy and seemed to have a lot of fun. The staff seems to have a log of experience in the industry with training, pet care, animal behavior and obedience. I was very pleased with my stay. He will be coming back for doggy day care one on one. Please have elastic expectations while leaving your dog here. They are spending time looking after the dogs giving them individualized time and don't have time to do that if they are constantly having to call back frantic parents who want updates every 5 minutes. Trust the process. Your pet is in good hands. Side note first time customers check in on yelp for a free day of doggy day care. read more

I love this place! The employees are always so sweet and show my dogs love. I can leave for a trip without worrying about my fur kids because I know they are in good hands. Thank you Fon Jon Team! read more

Fon Jon has been such a great option for me with a very busy puppy! The staff is so friendly, helpful, and welcoming! I have been going to Fon Jon for years for boarding, training, and daycare. I have taken multiple dogs there and always had a good experience. read more

Fon Jon's Pet Care is only the best! The staff is very professional, dedicated to doing the best for your animal. Genuine care and nurturing. The front office is clean and welcoming . We have gone to Fon Jon's for several years and would not go anywhere else:) Thank you to all for your hard work! Jill and John Welton read more

The team at Fon Jon is consistent, and very committed to taking great care of your best friend. Prior to finding Fon Jon, I had a bad experience at another local pet boarding facility. In addition to this, I always felt bad boarding my dog during business or vacations. Fon Jon has really turned this feeling around for me, as I know my best bud is in caring and capable hands with the team at Fon Jon. Due to the staff and facility at Fon Jon, I really do believe that my dog enjoys a play date or boarding just as much as I enjoy being on my vacations and having some much needed time away. Thanks for taking care of my best friend, Fon Jon! Stephen and Ollie Moore read more

Started using For Jon for our new pup. The registration process was fast and easy. The staff are very friendly and they seem to really love the dogs. I am particularly appreciative of Anthony, who is always so nice and professional. I like the fact you have choices for your pets care and I can get exactly the kind of safe care desired. Highly recommend For Jon Peggy M. read more

I have been taking my fur babies to Fon Jon for over 17 years and there is no one else I trust with them. My dogs love the people and their doggo friends made at daycare and while boarding. The staff is so wonderful and not only really care/love/understand the pups but also me and my life. I have recommended Fon Jon to many friends, who also love it there. I work from home and need to travel sometimes, so my pups go to daycare to play every day and are boarded there when I need to be out of town. Thank you Fon Jon for everything you do! read more

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Nothing but great things to say about this place. They truly care about our pets. Those negative reviews are from people with 0 reviews and no profile photos. Put 2 and 2 together! Bogus. My dog has been taken well care of here and at the Oceanside Pet Hotel that was theirs too. Ed is a great trainer. read more

I'm working with Alex and he's great at helping you understand the process of training your dog. We all understand that dog training is for both the dog and the owner. I've had 6 prior dogs and I'm convinced that we'll have our best trained dog as a result of this effort with Alex. If you're too timid to become 'the Alpha' then make sure you get a little 'lap dog'. If you're going to have a dog over 40# then you're much better off becoming the alpha. It's invaluable to have him assess how you're doing, what to focus on and how to 'correct' the behavior. It's not terribly comfortable using the techniques for both the owner and pet - but it works. We've finished our 3rd (of 4 planned) lessons and everyone are amazed at the improvements. Our dog looks forward to learning, wants to succeed and needs the consistent guidance available with this sort of training. Thanks Alex! read more

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I brought my cat here for a two week boarding and while he was VERY happy to see me, he didn't come back traumatized like he has at other places. I am very picky about who watches him. I usually bring him to Cat-Villa in Encinitas but they were fully booked. The staff is so friendly as well. read more