Over the years I've taken dogs to many private trainers and many classes. I've taken two of my dogs to obedience classes at K9s Only with Brent LaBrada and he is the best dog trainer I've seen. First of all the dogs are screened before they are admitted to the class, so Brent doesn't have to spend all of the class time dealing with one or two dogs who have aggression or socialization problems. More importantly, Brent treats each owner and dog as a team and watches each team perform separately after he demonstrates something. He pays close attention to what is going on, and is able to offer solutions whenever someone is having a problem. He makes it clear that he wants every dog to succeed and he puts in the effort to make that happen. By the end of each class, all the dogs were doing what they were supposed to be doing. He gives assignments for each team to work on during the week and then watches each team perform at the next class. A couple of times he had us bring in videos of our dogs doing something (like reacting to a visitor) at home. The classes are small, the feedback is excellent, and Brent is very skilled at what he does. I understand that he gives private lessons as well, and I recommend Brent as a dog trainer without any reservation. read more

I was referred to the trainer Daniela who works here after adopting a puppy (Tessa) who became very aggressive as she reached 9 months old (the dog teen phase!). When I checked her in to K9's Only, Tessa would sometimes listen (only if I had food and nothing else was going on), would bark incessantly, pull constantly on the leash, eat every tiny speck of grass and berry on the ground when walking (for an 11 lbs dog she could pull pretty hard on her leash!), and most importantly, become super agressive with people with no warning - particularly men and children. I had done other types of group training from the moment we adopted her as I knew she needed training and she listened to a certain extent. The issue was not listening unless I had food because the previous training was treat based. The aggression had become such an issue quite quickly and we agreed that time was of the essence - we checked her in the day after meeting with Daniela and Tessa ended up being there for 5 weeks in total. (3 weeks were recommended but due to travel commitments it ended up being 5 weeks.) She was like a different dog when we went to see her after 3 weeks!! Her self control, listening skills, ability to be polite was completely transformed. Both my husband and I listerally stood there in shock the first time we watched her obidience skills!! I went from constantly worrying about her potentially trying to attack someone, to being able to have people round to our house and be in extremely busy social situations and not ever have to worry. People who initially met her when we adopted her and who interact with her now are still always amazed, constantly commenting on how well behaved and well trained she is. She hardly bats an eyelid at other people, other dogs (majorly important especially as there are a lot of very poorly trained dogs that we meet on walks where we live!) cyclists, skateboarders, basketballs, etc. I have recommended Daniela to many a friend who have needed a dog trainer, two of whom went to her and have seen similar fabulous results. The work Daniela does is amazing and unmatchable - her work etiquette, patience, and clear affection for the animals she works with is wonderful. I will definitely be sending my future dogs to her!! The facilities are great - the staff are always super friendly and helpful, we've sent both our dogs there for boarding since the training and they've always come back exhausted but content! I've also visited Daniela a few months after the training to check in with her and ask a few questions I had about handling certain situations that had come up - it's great to know she is available to do that as they guarantee that as part of their service. Training your dog with her is an investment, and it is so well worth it. I highly recommend K9's Only! read more

K9s Only - Tessa! - Pet Sitting Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I LOVE and fully recommend K9s Only West. I only trust them for my dog for daycare once a week and for boarding when we travel and he can't join us. The staff is friendly, informative and truly care for all dogs as if they were their own family. Fully and whole hearted recommend this facility for dog care when your family needs help with your furry, four legged family members. They are also amazing with training, although of note, my pup was trained at the Tarzana location before the West location opened 5 years back. read more

K9's only is THE best place to take your pet and yourself to have the best experience in anything dog. We just got our dog back from the three week/board in, dog training program and the results are amazing! They are the most caring, sensitive and professional trainers, groomers and staff. Not only do they produce the results they promise but they do whatever it takes to achieve that promise. There is a strong team vibe here. The level of integrity at K9's is so refreshing and what we all should demand but don't usually get anymore. In my business of training people, over the last 30 years, I can respect and appreciate this establishment and their work. It's also like finding the right preschool for your child. We rescued a 50 lb. 5 month old shepherd mix and it was our first big dog so we needed guidance. We started with the evaluation and then daycare and lessons, transitioning to the board in training. You can see how much they love all the dogs, you get that sense from day one, this allows you to relax and trust them with your dog. The price for daycare and the safe environment of screened dogs they play with, not to mention trainers watching over them, is the best! They run specials for grooming and daycare, they are the bomb! We look forward to a long relationship with our family at K9's only! I did interview four trainers before choosing K9's. I couldn't juggle the clicker-treat thing, this training is based on respect and love, not treats! With independent trainers you don't know when the spending will ever end, here you pay one price your dog stays for a few weeks, learns all the foundation he or she will need, along with follow up lessons INCLUDED! Let me make your life easy, GO TO K9'S ONLY! read more

K9s has been the best fit for our little family. We rescued our Finnigan back in July from Karma Rescue. Right off the bat he was super sweet and loved people, but he didn't know basic obedience / wasn't very social around other dogs. We decided that some professional training was in order, and boy has it been life changing, thanks to K9s Only! Finn went through the 3 week in-kennel training program. Although it was very hard to not see him for a couple weeks, it was completely worth him staying there and learning as much as he could. We knew he was in good hands and that he would come back feeling more confident and happy. He now knows all of his commands and is wonderful on and off his leash; he also loves being around other dogs. It's been fun seeing his progress! The staff at K9s Only are very caring, intelligent, confident and have an answer to every question. Brent and Daniela work wonders and really made us feel comfortable, as we were brand new doggy parents! They had no problem answering our multiple questions and gave amazing feedback that we will carry through forever. We also take Finn to daycare once or twice a week. He loves going back and gets really excited every time we pull up. It's a great feeling knowing he is playing and having a good time while at work and that everyone there has their best interest in him. Overall, K9s Only has been life changing and is an extremely inviting place. We can't thank you enough!! read more

I got my first dog 5 years ago as soon as I saw her I fell in love. She was a bit tough to train on my own but I managed. 2 years ago i felt she needed a companion and decided to buy her a friend I bought a beagle not knowing I was in for a treat. As much as I tried I couldn't get her to listen she barked all the time and jumped around and started eating my walls. I decided to take her to Daniela I am so glad I did she helped me with training My beagle and explained a lot of background information on the bread and they way they behave she allowed me to build a foundation with her. So now I can travel and hiking with her and not worry about her running off. I can leave her at home knowing she is potty trained and won't chew my walls up. I decided on Daniela because I've always loved she is so passionate about animals. I see her posts about all her rescue animals and couldn't think of a better person. Very patient, sweet, and informative about what you might need for your pet read more

I needed a place to board my pup (Jamie) over the holidays and K9s Only was recommended by a friend. Jamie is extremely nervous so I'm always worried when I need to take him somewhere new. A few weeks before leaving him, we stopped by to meet the staff and do an evaluation. The staff here went above and beyond to ensure my pup was comfortable through the entire experience. He was anxious the first time, but the incredible staff quickly helped him feel right at home! Any dog parent knows how worrisome it can be to leave your dog anywhere, but I had no concerns or fears while I was gone. They took such good care of him that he almost didn't want to go home. He has also gone for daycare a few times now and gets excited as soon as he get through the doors. I couldn't recommend this place more! read more

Before I took Parker to K9s Only he thought he was leader of the pack in our family. He was aggressive with other dogs and I had a hard time controlling him (limiting where i could take him). K9s Only not only offered the training Parker needed, it helped me change my understanding and perspective on a dogs pack mentality. I learned to apply new methods of letting Parker know I was in control all in a loving way, which reflects in how calm and confident he's become. I wanted Parker to become comfortable in an environment he was familiar with so I dropped him off to doggy day care once or twice a week on my way to work. On our 2nd visit (before I reached the door) he knocked on the front door with his paw to go inside (how cute). Then he started asking me to go to doggy day care on days I wasn't planning on taking him. I love everything about K9s Only especially the staff that provide a wonderful environment for Parker. The environment is controlled (they have a daily limit as to how many dogs they'll accept), they have someone in the play room at all times supervising the dogs to make sure all dogs have a safe and positive experience. You know you've found the right place for your pet when they ask to go. There is no greater feeling than knowing you have found a place you can trust!! K9s Only gets 5 stars from each member of our family and Parker who gives them a Paws Up!! read more

This is the perfect place for daycare and boarding. Our dogs have been there regularly while we are selling our house. They are always excited when we walk in the door. Anxious to get inside. Staff is amazing. They get to know the dogs and watch for any signs of distress. When one of my dogs had a problem, them contacted me and took her to the vet. Great place. read more

We just completed the beginner training class and it totally exceeded our expectations! Brent, the trainer, is animated, passionate and we especially liked the emphasis on teaching our dog good manners. Brent also did a great job at providing individualized feedback. Prior to the class we struggled with loose-leash walking. The tools/techniques we learned helped us to achieve that and more in just 4 short weeks Training with K9s Only was fun and effective. We were pleased and highly recommend. **There was an initial consultation + consultation fee. The meeting was very thorough, pleasant, professional and in retrospect, I agree that it was a valuable part of the process. read more

I don't think there are words to express how incredibly grateful I am to K9s Only. When I adopted my shepherd mix puppy I had no idea what I was in for. I tried several trainers--they either gave up or had methods that were downright cruel. At a bit of a breaking point, I thought I'd give finding a dog trainer one last shot and I emailed K9s Only. I was pretty hesitant during the evaluation, but Bobby and Brent eased my fears and left me feeling confident that I was making the right decision. I signed up for a 3 week boarding/training program and it was the best decision I could have possibly made for both me and my dog. Not only did he come back a better and happier dog, but in my follow up sessions with Brent I learned how to set up structure and expectations at home, and how to make my dog part of my life, not my life. My follow up sessions with Brent provided me with the confidence I needed to not only trust my dog, but also to trust myself. We recently completed the advanced obedience course, a 6 week group class that takes training to the next level. I think most people dream of having a dog that can be mid-bunny chase, turn around and come back to you when they're called. Not only is that now my dog (pretty cool, right?), but it also taught me how incredibly capable my dog is and how capable I am. I travel quite a bit for work, and I now use K9s Only when I go out of town. I thought that after having spent three weeks at the facility, my dog would be nervous that I was going to leave him there--little did I know that in the three weeks he would have developed relationships with the entire staff, not just the training team. When he comes in, he can't wait to give Sarah and Daniela kisses at the front desk, and he trots off into the yard with Jason, tail wagging and all. I actually think he looks forward to my business trips and vacations. It's a great feeling knowing that your dog is happy and well cared for while you're away. I would and do recommend K9s only to anyone and everyone--they are the absolute best and I don't know what I would do without them. Side note: I noticed below that there are some reviews that talk about "shelter-like" cages and dogs being "sad and lonely". All of the facilities have really great beds and personalized toy boxes. I adopted my dog from the animal shelter, and I've certainly never seen a shelter that had dog beds and toy boxes. I also want to address the notion of cage-free facilities. First, there is no such thing as a completely cage-free facility, as all dogs must be confined individually for feeding (it's the law), therefore, when you board at a "cage-free" facility your dog is crated during meal times. Second, cage-free is a bit of a fad. My dog is typically the life of the party in daycare, but even he prefers to have his personal space in the evenings. You'll be hard pressed to find a cage-free facility that is actually run by dog training professionals. read more

This place is my Dog's second family. He has been going there for day care, boarding and training since he was a puppy. I get compliments on my dog's behavior all the time. They truly care about my dog's happiness. Love K9s very much. read more

5 Stars for Hugo. He seems like an amazing guy who really gets the dogs. Our Bruce loves it here so much that when we pull up on the days that we drop him off for daycare he can't contain his excitement. Today we picked him up shortly before 7 pm so he had over 10 hours of playtime. He walks in wagging his tail and bouncing all around in the morning and comes out at night completely tuckered out and happy. Highly recommend! read more

I opted for the multi-week board and train - "takeover training" - with Cynthia for my rescue pup. One appealing thing about the program was the requirement for us to meet together with the trainer a few times once the dog is trained, so I could get up to speed on what she had learned (that's when I got trained, I suppose...). We had a terrific experience with Cynthia. The pooch knows all her basic commands and was much more confident with strangers and other dogs when she finished 'school'. I've also appreciated the support provided by K9s Only when we've had ongoing small behavioral issues occur. Cynthia has a can-do, easy-going approach that is based on positive reinforcement, which really worked for my dog. read more

My boyfriend and I rescued our 1.5 year old dachshund, Rex, 3 months ago. We were introduced to Daniela and K9s Only through the rescue we got Rex from, Dachshund Rescue of Los Angeles. After we adopted Rex, Daniela took the time to sit down with us, evaluate Rex, and answer all of our many questions on how best to raise him - everything from crate training to feeding. She continues to be an invaluable resource for us when questions relating to Rex come up. We decided to enroll Rex in the 5-week Basic Obedience class. When we first got him, he was timid and didn't know basic commands like sit and stay. After completing the class, not only has Rex mastered sit, down, stay, heel, come, and more, but also we've all developed confidence in and strong bonds with one another because of it. Brent gave us the tools we need to have a successful relationship with Rex through demonstrations, relatable analogies, and exercises in class (not to mention he's entertaining!). We'll be taking the Intermediate Obedience class starting in January and can't wait to see Rex learn even more! read more

The staff are incredibly friendly and have a great understanding of how dogs grow and develop. They really get how a dog progresses through each stage of their life and give great advice on how to adapt your training to each type of behavioral change. My pup Raya loves hanging out with the big dogs that immediately accepted her into their pack. I'll definitely be coming back. They're also really conveniently located to my work (near the 405 and 10) read more

Love this place! They have all services from training- to boarding and grooming! My dog loves the staff and the price is right.

I don't understand where all these stars came from unless they were fake. I took my rescue here for private training lessons. Firstly this place is filthy, it smells very badly upon entering the facility. I was led through the back to get to the "other side" of the facility and it stank so badly I had to hold my breath. Poop left in poop bags and left outside on the fake grass. My trainer was so ditsy, I was given my list of "home work" on my second to last lesson. During my last session, she was surprised at my dog's "down" position which she thought was not correct. She should have told me this on my 3rd lesson. Each session is not "hourly". My dog has to "sit" or "lie down" on the pavement outside on the streets which is so dirty, or training sessions are held in the only room available where there is hair littering the floor. I couldn't see the dogs in the back but they were barking in distress. I didn't see/hear them playing or chasing each other (and I have been to many doggy daycares). Please if you care and love your dog, don't take them here. And yes it is expensive with marginal results. I would have paid double and triple if they addressed the anxiety and discipline issues I had paid 6 private lessons for. These people take your $$$ and don't care about your dogs. read more

Love this place! I'm super picky about how clean a place needs to be if I'm going to do any kind of business them and this place is spotless. I think it says a lot about how they are caring for my dog. I picked K9's Only after I stopped by one of the other kennals around the corner from them and before I even walked in I wanted to free every animal there. K9's makes me feel like my dog will be in a home away from home. I found it easy to get in and out of K9's Only on my way to the airport. I read some of the other reviews and I'm a little surprised by some of the comments about the staff. I found them all to be friendly and helpful, which is really all I can ask. I tell my friends that I'm dropping Charlie off at a "doggie day spa". Makes me feel like the best mom ever. read more

K9s only is fantastic! We just adopted a 3yo Lhasa Apso named Skittles who, while fantastic for the most part, had some small dog syndrome issues. We can already see a massive improvement just one private class w Daniella! She was so amazing, sweet and did a great job of teaching Skittles and us how to follow commands. They have also been fantastic for day care as Skittles always come home happy and tired from playing all day! I can't recommend K9s Only and Daniella enough! We can't wait until our next session with her next week! Thank you! read more

Stay away. We were referred to this place for training by a friend of a friend. Our adopted dog had bitten another dog and we'd been told this place worked miracles for training. It sounded great. Daily "rehab training" for eight weeks, every day. Regular meetings with a trainer. Wow, our dog seemed to change over night. He could be walked by other dogs without being reactive. He did whatever his trainer said. What a miracle! Until, we realized that what they were doing was terrifying our poor, formally abused dog by using negative reinforcement, prong collars, harsh treatment and in effect, trying to break his spirit. Then, when that technique didn't seem to be working, and my dog started resisting the harsh training he was experiencing (which I witnessed myself when I'd train with their trainer and my dog) they insisted we use an "e" collar, which is the last thing I'd ever use on a traumatized dog. When I said no, they refused to work with my dog anymore. This after more than $6,000 and a promise of a "lifetime relationship" with 4k9s Only. As a result of this experience, my dog has developed extreme separation anxiety that has we're going to have a hard time ever getting him over. This place is the worst and I regret every coming here. read more

This hotel and daycare facility is "As Good As It Gets"! Zorro, my bouvier, has been going there for over 3 years and he cannot wait to get through the door and check in for daycare or for a few nights in the hotel. He has never, ever gotten sick when I got him back, which I had experienced at another facility, so no bad words for this magnificent place. The facility is very clean, you can walk in any time of day and they let you check it out. They run a first class operation and I am so glad that I found it!! We also went through puppy training with Brent and he is absolutely fabulous! Very patient, very sweet with the dogs, but firm and gave the owners the confidence needed to be the master and have the dogs listen to us. This is really Zorro's second home!! read more

I am writing my very first Yelp review...so here goes: I've been raving about and recommending K9's Only West LA to anyone and everyone who will listen! Actually, Sophie, my 3 year old longhair miniature dachshund rescue, is a walking and wagging poster girl for K9's Only, West LA. I feel very fortunate that our paths crossed when I rescued Sophie. She had been neglected and left alone in a crate mostly everyday for crazy long hours. She has a wonderful temperament but she was reactive, did not pay attention and was very much like a puppy at age 2. She was all instinct , drive and anxiety. No education or patience. I knew I had to do something when I saw her leaping out of her collar/leash and flying across the street. No one was able to catch her and she listened to no one. I truly thought she would get hurt (or worse) if I didn't find a good trainer. The facility is great. The staff (shout out to Goldie and Jason) is amazing! I went in for an evaluation with Daniela and Brent. I instinctively knew this was what Sophie needed. Top trainers in their style and substance. I had never trained any of my dogs before and had a very laissez faire attitude about dog life (just let them be). I was concerned that training could change her personality but was educated by Daniela and Brent about the importance of having a relationship with your dog based on respect, love, communication and establishing a safety bond with your dog (sorry, but I'm a psychotherapist!). I decided to do the 3 week in kennel training program. I had separation anxiety but Daniela posted photos, emailed when I had questions (like "do you think she misses me"?) and was skillful and loving with Sophie that she is honorary family! Her well tuned expertise, wisdom (way beyond her years), common sense and sense of humor made this an amazing experience. She was her primary trainer as Brent was on a much needed vacation for part of the time. Sophie came out of her training with patience, obedience, and a real desire to please. Daniela brought out Sophie's intelligence and abilities in a way I thought was impossible. If anyone knows a Dachshund, they know how stubborn they are. Her personality remained spunky, open and kind but I felt secure she could now be safe in the world of humans (she already loved other dogs). After the class, we did follow up sessions with Daniela who always went above and beyond to help me and reinforce training. At her urging, Sophie just completed her coursework and earned her Canine Good Citizen certificate. Brent and Daniela led/taught the course. Their synergy is contagious. The group class was amazing. All breeds,sizes & genders welcome! Brent and Daniela are masters at what they do. Watching them is an education. They are kind and firm. They take their work seriously and know how to have fun when it's time to have fun, but they instill a sense of mastery in all of us. Their passion and compassion for dogs is unparalleled. Daniela will continue to help me help Sophie with barking when I leave her alone. Her commitment is solid. Plus, Sophie adores her....have I said it all? Probably not...but for now you have my experience with K9's Only in West LA. read more

We've been bringing our 2 year old German Shepard/Newfoundland to K9's Only for about a year and we love it. Our dog is always nice and worn out when she gets home and she gets super excited when we ask her in the morning if she wants to go to daycare. I love that the staff will tell me how our pup behaved for the day and who she plays with. The staff is very cognizant of the fact that most people dropping off and picking up their dogs are on the way to or from work. They are quick and super friendly. They all know me and my dog which makes it a really easy and quick drop off on my way into work! I recommend K9s to everyone I talk to looking for a doggie daycare. Keep up the good work K9s Only :) read more

K9s Only was the answer to all of our dog training prayers! We have a 75lb., 4 year old, American bulldog mix that we adopted a year ago and while she's the best thing that has ever happened to us we were trying (to no avail) to help her become less reactive and stressed around other dogs. Then we met trainers, Jaime Rahtz and Jennifer Hernandez. We did a 4 week long take over training program and the transformation of our sweet girl was unbelievable!! She now knows sit, down, stay, leave it, wait, touch (recall), heel, and off! Plus, Jaime and Jen were able to get her to coexist with other dogs, which is something we NEVER thought possible! We are forever grateful to K9s Only, Jaime, and Jen for the new life they've given us (and out sweet girl)! If you are looking for training, boarding, daycare or any of the accomdations K9s Only offers choose them over any place in LA! Their team only consists of people who genuinely care and love your pet the way you love them! read more

When I adoptd my Pit Bull/ Great Dane mix Perseus, I was shocked at the number of daycare and boarding facilities who refused to even offer a socialization interview due to his breed alone. When I did ultimately find what I thought was a caring, nurturing, and yet controlled environment, it was only weeks before I discovered that they were isolating him due to his size and their unsubstantiated fears of his breed. Enter K9s Only. By this time, I had adopted a second Pit Bull, my beautiful female Emma. At my very first meeting with Bobby and Brent, I knew I had found new team members for our Pack. It's been almost a year since that meeting, and Perseus and Emma now regularly enjoy daycare and Sunday Funday visits, I have no concerns whatsoever when I travel and need to board them with K9s Only, and Perseus has even learned the word "daycare" and instantly smiles that infamous Pit Bull smile while bouncing around me with joy and excitement. Perhaps most significantly, Brent and his team helped me through what would have been an otherwise very difficult fostering situation. Last August, I found myself staring at an abandoned red-nose Pit who was eating bark to survive, left behind by a bunch of idiots boys who thought it would be "really cool" to have a Pit Bull puppy, but apparently didn't count on that puppy growing up to a 55+ pound animal. I could not leave Pumpkin behind, and so my house of two Pits became three, which at times was very overwhelming. Brent was not only Pumpkin's trainer, but he was my friend throughout that process, and he encouraged me not to give up. And today, I'm happy to report that Pumpkin (now Biko) has been adopted by a super dream team, who has continued his relationship with K9s Only - Tarzana! read more

As a first time puppy owner I was under the impression that my puppy needed all of his shots before going out in public. Wrong. So my puppy developed insecure attachments, pee'd and poo'd all over the house, was super difficult to walk, and didn't listen at all. I did extensive research and decided to have my puppy trained here for 4 weeks. Worth every penny. My puppy came back obedient, potty trained, and a delight. We went to the follow-up courses every week and we continue to work with our puppy every day. This place provided the foundation for our pup. Dogs require work and won't be magically fixed by anything. The owner has to be part of the process as well. Did our pup perform perfectly when we picked him up at K9? Yes, because that's the environment where he learned his lessons. Remove him from the environment and he will test you. It's up to the owner to take that discipline outside of the school and apply it in the home. read more

This place will neglect you're pet and then deny it. DO NOT TRUST THEM IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOURE PETS HEALTH AND WELL BEING. We have boarded our two huskies at this facility for years without an issue until lately. The recent staff change at K9's Only has definitely not improved this place for the better. We recently boarded our two dogs for 4 nights while my family and I went on vacation to make sure out dogs are in good hands until we returned. Upon pickup, we noticed one of our dogs had a horrible consistent cough which the staff refused to acknowledge even when we pointed it out. When we asked what was wrong, the staff quickly excused the issue by saying "he's just excited to see you guys!" Clearly, he wasn't feeling well so we took him to VCA animal hospital only to hear that our dog was diagnosed with a severe case of kennel cough. When I contacted the manager to ask why we weren't informed of his illness, all they did was deny the fact that anything was ever wrong with him. Thank god he was only there for 4 days. God knows what would have happened if we were gone any longer. Do your pet a favor and STAY AWAY from this facility. We thought at top rated kennel which charged us $700 would watch out for our pets health and well being, but clearly that is not the case. read more

I started with K9's as daycare for my very high energy Malinois Shepherd mix puppy Jack. I tried another facility and it was clear after the evaluation that he was miserable and distressed. That same day I toured K9's and took him the next day for an evaluation. He loved it. He was excited to go every time I dropped him off. That led to talks with Daniela and a meeting with Bobby about training. I put him in the 6 week day training program as I realized that what I was doing on my own was clearly not enough for my smart smart boy! I love the way he was trained with patience and love, not by one trainer but by Daniela, Brent and all the trainers - he knows to respect to everyone, not just me. More importantly that I was trained as well. It falls on the "parents" if the training doesn't work at home! I feel they train for the needs of the individual dog - Jack was a goofy puppy when we started and is still a goofy dog with but with manners. We both love and appreciate the entire staff - from the front desk, the staff in daycare and the trainers. I know that when I leave him there he is cared for by people who know and love him. I felt that from day 1! I thank you K9's! read more

I wrote a negative review Oct. 19,2012. After reading my review, the office manager called and wanted to know about my dog. I feel very reassured after talking to her, telling me about more specifics on how the dogs are watched and cared for. I had not known about the extensive records they actually keep while my dog is there. As I mentioned in my other review how happy I had been boarding my dog there. Mostly because it is where I trusted the people and owner who work there. I think I will have to accept the fact that it was a freak incident and it just happened at this particular point in time. Yes I will trust K9s to board my dog in the future. One suggestion? Some boarding kennels have a video camera hooked up so you can view the dog's activities! How fun would that be :) read more

I have been a long time customer of K9 only. My problem with the establishment started when I booked my dog and received 2 free day care days. The first time I attempted to use the voucher, I was told they could not find it. After I found it, they convinced me to pay for the day, as it was not a full day. Today, I decided to take them up on the second day. I had a 6pm appointment in Santa Monica, and thought it would be fun for my dog to stay for the day. My appointment ran late, and I tried to contact them at 7:02pm to let them know I was in traffic. No one answered. I arrived at 7:22pm and rang the bell. The receptionist and a few people were still there. I asked it I could pick up my dog. They told me the computer was shut down, so they could not check him out. As they have charged large numbers from my credit card in the past, I suggested they do the same. They said they could not. Basically, there was no way I could pick up my dog, despite the fact that they are standing right there. In addition, the receptionist told me that they would use my credit for the day (a $38 value), in addition to charging me the over night fee of $55. Now, understand that the fee for the whole time spent would normally be $55 total. I never signed anything, and this WAS NOT brought to my attention when I dropped him off. Most places will just charge you a fee if you're late. My dog has glaucoma, and I have spent thousands of dollars to control his pressure. Even with this knowledge, they said they would "monitor" him, but did not offer to release him, or let me bring the medicine in. I have also worked to regulate his diet, and he does not have his food. A dog in pain is a risk for other dogs, and everyone involved. I find their actions to be very irresponsible. I addition, they showed no concern for a dog that would be in pain. I have referred SO many people to K9. I have sent an email to all. They changed the manager of the facility, and I guess this is their new approach to boarding. After a long relationship, I cannot believe they can be so callous. I am definitely disappointed, and irate! I will definitely look for a new place to board my dog. read more

Done taking my dog here for boarding. I paid a lot of money expecting to have my healthy dog returned back to me. He lost 10 lbs in 2 weeks and was basically locked up the entire time he was there. That's an average 5lbs a week! And no socialization what so ever. They actually wanted to charge me additional money for cuddling time and $20 extra a day for play time. $50 a day for boarding is a lot of money. If all I wanted was my dog to be locked up I could have done it myself. His bed smelled awful when he was picked up. Most places wash the bed and the dog. I emailed one of the reps there while I was away to check on him and got no response. Supposedly he was supposed to get 3 walks a day, but I have no proof. They do not have cameras so you can't even look at your dog and see how the dog is doing. A lot of other places do. We spent over $3200 at this place including training which made him more aggressive and we expected better customer service. My relative wanted to go see my dog and they denied visits which is total bullshit. Can't pick up on Sundays but you must pay for that day. They need to allow Sunday pick ups as most people come back from their vacations that day! Not going back ever. I should have read all the negative reviews on here. Very similar to my experience. read more

bought a groupon for 2 nights of dog boarding at k9s only, knowing we'd be making a trip to norcal this month for a wedding. 2 nights for $50 seemed like a great deal, and the ratings/feedback for their original location in tarzana were awesome, so win win! they were responsive to email and answered all the questions we had, so we felt comfortable heading into the weekend... but as the emo girl i can be, i was getting a little nervous as the weekend approached, just because we'd never left bella at a boarding place since we'd adopted her last year. when we got there, my husband sat with bella in the seating area while i handed over the paperwork (they had sent it ahead of time because we knew we'd be checking her in pretty close to the "check in deadline". they close at 7pm, but would prefer dogs get checked in by 6). i think her name was lola (?) at the checkin, but she was friendly and answered all our questions... even the silly ones. she confirmed bella's food choice and how long she was staying, etcetc. because we checked her in in the evening, bella was assigned a human to play with her until she could get evaluated in the morning to play with other dogs. it sounds like they do some kind of eval where they bring your dog around a pack of stable dogs to see how they interact and then once they "pass", they're allowed to go play with the other dogs. she said we could call the next morning to hear how the eval went and see how she's doing in general. we asked to see the boarding area, but we werent allowed to go back there with bella, probably because she was already acting a little nervous and they didnt want her looking for us, etc. while the "deluxe" rooms looked seriously deluxe, the normal area seemed... strangely like a shelter! i know, it's horrible... they were nicer in that they were cleaner and they had costco big beds and food and water and such, but that was my first instinct. i know it was much better, though... and we got to see the kitchen area (with cubbies for each dog) and the back play yard with big space, indoor/outdoor for the doggies to play. we sat with bella a little bit before they called someone to take her back, who seriously just came out, slipped a leash over her head, and took her away! ahahaha i guess i shouldnt have expected a big ol' goodbye belaaaaaaa but i was a little surprised at how quickly they took her away. for her own good, i bet. anyway! over the course of the weekend, we called to check in on 1) how she did overnight (a little nervous/anxious, not quite as bad as they had said, but they gave her a peanut butter kong to calm her down a little... and she was eating/going to the bathroom okay) 2) how the eval went-- she did okay and was placed in the play group with some of the slightly calmer dogs. overall, good experience! PARKING: there are some (pretty dang) small parking spots in front of the building, or around the block. note that this is kind of close to the 405 entrance on olympic so it can be pretty crowded during rush hour times. RANDOM GRIPE: i wasn't sure if this would be a 3 star review because of this, but as DeeDee mentions, the no-pickup-on-sunday policy really stinks. we'd probably never want to leave bella an extra night if not absolutely necessary, and that's what we probably would have ended up doing, had we not found Alysson at UGO walking who was able to "pet taxi" bella home on saturday before we got back from our trip. a great plan B if you really want to board here but can't pickup as planned. read more

Okay so I'll admit I no longer live in LA but wanted to write a good review as I went through so many kennels in LA before finding this great place. I had gone to the location in the valley which I liked but was way too far for day care. After my dog was accidentally poisoned at a kennel in MDR I was driving back from the vet's office on Sepulveda and saw K9s Only was opening a West LA location. This was a dream for me! The place was extremely clean, great staff (very little turn over), nice mix of indoor/outdoor and when I moved to Texas they made an announcement over the PA for any staff members to come out and say goodbye to Madison. It was really touching how many people came out to say goodbye to both of us. I know some people only want placed that are entirely cage free but the mix of free time & being in her pen was perfect for my dog and I would purchase day care passes for her if I was gone a long time. I was a regular day care and kennel customer for about a year. If it works for you then I highly recommend this kennel! read more

Those lousy reviews just don't compute. I've been a dog owner for years but not until I found K9in West LA was I happy with any day care or boarding. My shaggy little rescue dog is treated like royalty when they see him. He can't wait to bound up the stairs and play with other dogs his size. I know someone is always watching the so I am completely comfortable when leaving him. As far as I'm concerned the staff id quite knowledgable and they have been very cooperative - never charging me for the "extras" that others complain about. The three times he has been bathed and groomed have been great - and I get a 2 hour grace period before I have to pick him up. Best of all K9 is spotless and odor free - wouldn't mind staying in one of the suites with personal TV myself! read more

My beloved pet was returned from a stay with injuries! And they expected me to take him like nothing happened. Was obviously upset. The owner said we would watch the camera footage together. Then, the footage wasn't available. They didn't refund any of the cost. And only offered a free extra night of stay! Wasn't going to do that again. Poor customer consideration. Would not leave my pet with them again. read more

I absolutely love K9's only! From the minute I walked into it with my wife almost a year ago until today when I picked up, Eddie, my dog, I always get such a positive, caring feel from all the employees. I love the space, too. It's new, airy, well-maintained and inviting. It's really nice having separate play areas for the smaller dogs and the larger dogs. The staff are always friendly and ready to assist with any questions and the trainers are terrific as well. It's a fabulous place. Tony C. read more

I have been going to K9's only for more than 7 years now. I have been to both locations, used the grooming facilities and the training department (including one on ones and classes) as well as daycare and boarding. I feel like my dog is safe and taken care of and that he has a blast as his utter exhaustion at the end of a daycare session tells me. The trainers have always made themselves accessible to me for questions and concerns at anytime. I also fostered a dog that had no training or manners with other dogs and was grabbed out of a kill shelter at the last minute. Her issues were more than i colud address and the trainers at K9s rehabilitated her and helped me interview and assess prospective forever home people. I truly believe without their training she would have never found that wonderful home. read more

We love K9s Only as does our dog. K9's upgrades for personal cuddle time, city walks, and play time give him wonderful and important human and doggy interaction. Also with their grooming services you aren't rushed to pick up your pup. After grooming he smells good, feels good and looks good- they do a fabulous job on his nails. Their 10-pack pre-paid packages are a good savings. K9s make the reservation process easy and they email an itinerary to you so you know exactly what to expect. Dogs wear their heart on their sleeve, and ours wouldn't be so happy going to K9s if he didn't have wonderful experiences there. read more

I rescued my dog with the help of Karma Rescue Organization. They recommend Bobby and his crew. I think so highly of that group, I would take their word on anything they recommend. However, I did my own research as well. I went into the evaluation with some skeptical feelings, but Bobby and Brent were fantastic. I would say, informative, understanding, and attentive. We decided to immerse our dog in their training program after some thought. I have only positive things to say and felt I owed it to them to speak out. I was one of those people wondering which place was best. Their training methods are sincere and effective. Their follow through is amazing, and their love for what they do is very apparent. Every time I bring my dog back there she is thrilled to see everyone. That's the best recommendation you can ask for. It certainly makes Cheyenne's day! read more