"Best dog-friendly spot in town! The staff loves dogs and made us feel so welcome. Great…read moreatmosphere, great service, and my dog had a blast. A must-visit place!" we will be frequent clients for sure.

Kathryn at Venturing Pack Dog Services was a God send! She literally saved my father's dog Hunter…read morefrom going to a shelter. My father had medical issues and could no longer care for Hunter, and Kathryn not only boarded Hunter for 2 months, but she facilitated finding an adopting family. Hunter's new forever family lives in Maryland, so Kathryn arranged for cross-country transport for Hunter, in addition to taking him to the Vet to get all of his medical clearances for adoption. While Hunter was in boarding with Kathryn he was cared for as if he was at home with my dad. It was wonderful and I can't say enough positive things about our experience. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

My dog Duke has been coming here for almost 5 years and loves it! He's so excited to see his…read morefuriends 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.

Love that I got pictures and updates of my pups. Both my…read moredogs 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.

Knowledgeable and caring people work there. My dog loves it there and is always happy to go.read more

A local dogowner just left their pup here and lost them forever…read more What a heartbreaking, tragic feeling it must be to leave one of your precious family members to a place that you trust, only to get a call that they had passed away in their care only 4 hours later. Now couple that up with how many questions you have.. how did they die? Who was watching them? Who is going to take responsibility? And no one can answer, because their cameras were "off" during those hours. Come to find out, this is NOT the first incident in which a dog died in their care. Do not leave your pets here. This establishment needs to be held accountable for these lives lost. Former employees have mentioned themselves that this is NOT A SAFE SPACE for your animals to stay, with management refusing to give answers.

Gen groomed Molly for the first time today. Molly had not been properly groomed in the past, and…read moreGen took extra time with her and with me to ensure I felt comfortable. Molly now looks like a Cocker right down to her toes! Her hair is now shiny and clean and she smells good. If you are looking for a groomer who cares and knows how to calm an animal's anxiety, Gen is that groomer. Thank you, Gen

Our 6 month old golden doodle had his very first grooming today and we are so happy with it! Gen…read morewas extremely knowledgeable in all things dog grooming and more. She was kind and patient and knew exactly what he needed. She communicated throughout his grooming very well. We will definitely be regulars here.

Omg Ms. Kathy is the absolute best! Our dogs were at home away from home! She sent pictures and…read morevideos on their stay!! We used to drive all the way to Orange County because that was the only one that we trusted, but we now found someone close by because we live in Murrieta. I am so thankful that I was able to find her on this app. Her backyard is set up in such a great way where dogs truly can feel like they're home away from home.

I am so glad I found Woof Retreat to help watch our dog when needed. Our dog loves it there; he…read moregets so much attention and play time and can socialize with the other dogs. It's the best!

Doug was truly the best! He has the knowledge, talent and patient to handle dogs and it shows. We…read morewent out of the country and were a bit nervous to leave our dog at the vet's kennel again or at any Dog hotelesque places. So when I found Doug I was ecstatic. He assured my dog would be well taken care of and did an initial test with a few other dogs and it went about as well as it could. He worked with us for the week and when our flight got delayed. He dealt with my dog's separation anxiety for the first night and I really appreciated him for letting me through updates. I cannot recommend him enough!

Doug is awesome with both of my dogs. His place is truly their second home. They are so loved and…read morewell taken care of. Serves been going there for a few years, and I highly recommend him!!

John was exceptional from the very beginning and remained professional throughout our entire…read moreexperience with Unlimited Pawtential. Niner (my pup) had struggled with our previous trainer, so I was a bit discouraged going in. But the moment Niner met John, I could see an immediate difference. John was patient, confident, and incredibly knowledgeable, and Niner responded to him right away. John took the time to understand Niner's needs and explained everything to me clearly, which made me feel supported and more confident as an owner. The progress we saw was amazing, and I couldn't be happier with the results. I highly recommend John and Unlimited Pawtential to anyone looking for an outstanding dog trainer!!

I can't recommend John enough. I have a reactive but goofy Aussie named Juno. We drive from OC just…read morefor his boarding with John. Juno is safe and mentally and physically stimulated. He's in a place I can trust will take care of him and understand his needs. With a dog like my boy that isn't easy to come by!

Don't Believe the False Facebook Posts - Epic Dog Academy Is the Real Deal…read more I need to share my experience because there's a lot of misinformation going around about Epic Dog Academy. If you've seen those Facebook posts linking them to animal abuse - please, don't believe them. I fell for those rumors myself at first, and I want to make sure no one else makes the same mistake. I had signed my dog, Obi-Wan, up for the two-week training program and was so excited. But right after I told a friend, she sent me a Facebook group filled with terrible claims about EDA. I panicked and immediately called to cancel. Vincent, the owner, was incredibly understanding and patient. He explained that all those claims were false and even showed me proof - including records exposing the people behind the posts as having serious legal and credibility issues, but even though I already paid and signed all the paperwork - he still immediately refunded me my payment to give me time to do additional research. This is something he could have pushed back on but didn't, which really showed me what a kind and understanding business this was. Even so, I made sure to do my own research before forming any opinions. What I found was truly alarming: the main individual behind that Facebook group has a documented history of serious issues, including animal cruelty charges (all public record). His daughter once briefly worked with Vince - the owner of Epic Dog Academy - many years ago at a completely separate business. Shortly after, Vince left to establish Epic Dog Academy with his wife, Olivia. To be clear, the two individuals who now run that Facebook group have no real connection to Epic Dog Academy. The false claims they're spreading about the owner are completely unfounded and unsupported by any evidence, plus most of the negative comments appear to come from people associated with them. Once I realized the truth, I re-enrolled Obi-Wan - this time in their day training program. I drop him off in the morning and pick him up in the afternoon. It gave me total peace of mind to see him daily, and I can confidently say that not only is he perfectly fine - he's thriving. The results have been beyond my expectations. Obi-Wan listens better than ever, he's happier, and he actually gets excited to go every morning. Erin, his trainer, is absolutely phenomenal. She's patient, knowledgeable, and keeps me updated every day with photos and progress reports through their app. Christy at the front desk is another gem - her warmth and understanding make every drop-off and pick-up a breeze. Every single person I've interacted with at Epic Dog Academy truly loves what they do, and it shows. They treat every dog like their own. I can say with complete confidence that my dog is safe, happy, and receiving the best possible training here. Please do yourself a favor - don't let false online rumors stop you from giving EDA a chance. Check things out for yourself. I'm so glad I did, because Epic Dog Academy has completely transformed my dog's behavior and confidence. It's been worth every single penny (and I signed up for the Honor program!) I have given EDA permission to share my number with anyone who is hesitant to sign up. I'd be happy to share my experience with you if needed. -- Pictures of Obi-Wan were sent to me through the EDA app during his day training!

I adopted Sookie, a two-year-old bully mix, from the shelter, and within her first week home she…read morebegan showing signs of separation anxiety. I was nervous and didn't know what to do, so I reached out to Epic Dog Academy. They scheduled a same-day consultation, which immediately made me feel supported. Sookie started the Honor Roll Program the following week. Throughout her training, her trainer Erin kept me consistently updated on Sookie's progress. Toward the end of the two weeks, Erin recommended keeping Sookie a little longer because she needed some extra help -- and I truly appreciated that honesty and care. If Epic Dog Academy didn't genuinely care, they could have easily sent her home, especially with the holidays coming up, but instead they did what was best for Sookie. I picked Sookie up about a week ago and, to be honest, I was nervous about bringing her home. Erin scheduled our in-home training session just three days after pickup, and even checked in with us after Sookie's first day home to see how we were doing. While Sookie had a solid grasp of her commands, we struggled with crate training at first. During our in-home session, Erin helped us work through those issues, and since then, crating has been easy and stress-free. Epic Dog Academy -- and especially Erin -- did an amazing job with Sookie. They've given her confidence, and she no longer panics when I leave. The attentiveness, support, and care they've shown toward both Sookie and me has meant so much. We truly couldn't have done this without them. I'm so grateful for Epic Dog Academy and look forward to continuing our journey with them. I know Sookie will only continue to improve and live her best life.