K-9s Only is one classy joint! You know you're taking your beloved chil--err DOG to a place that's warm, friendly and even smells great! You'll get a full tour of the facility where you can check out the play areas, boarding areas, grooming and gift shop. The atmosphere is very welcoming; not snobby at all. My boys Buddy and Mr. Flops had a blast and came home happy and tired! What more could you ask for? Great place! read more

Love this place and so does our puppy! We brought our puppy here for boarding after a bad experience at another location. We appreciated that the staff took the time to show us the entire facility and walked us through what all our dog would go through while he was there for the week. We were so pleased that we decided to do the 3 week in kennel training program for our puppy Bengal. WOW! The trainers did such an amazing job. We can communicate much easier with our dog and his patience has changed tremendously. I can bring him to work and he sits quietly (with his arms crossed! For some reason this was a new adorable habit he began doing after he was trained). We're are so happy with the results. Everytime we bring Bengal he is beyond excited to see the staff. So much so that he doesn't even notice us leave. When we pick him up he sleeps for two days from so much playing :) Definitely check out k9's only. Especially if you have a smart impatient pup who needs some training! read more

After taking my dog to CityDog just down the street from K9's and having bad experiences the last several times I stopped taking him to any kind of day care and refused to board him. I would even get his grooming done at the vet. Push came to shove one weekend and I had to skip town on short notice so I called K9's only thinking they would probably be overpriced but since it would only be a night or two I'd have to splurge. When I arrived I was pleasantly surprised by how competitive their rates were to the crap place I had been taking my Pit before. The accommodations are way nicer and a better bang for what your buck. Additionally, the dogs have an OUTDOOR area they get to frequent when staying there which is hard to find in LA (huge selling point). Lastly, when I picked up my dog he was so spirited when in the past he would be filthy dirty and appear as though he might have been drugged sleeping for several days upon coming home. Not the case after K9's only, he was well rested and happy. I knew it was THE ONLY place to board my dog after taking him for "Sunday Funday" last weekend. As we approached the building my dog began whining and wagging his tail, when I opened my car door he was so excited he jumped over me to get out. I have nothing bad to say about this place and hope it continues to please us. I plan on taking my dog there 2-3x a month just for the Sunday Funday (agility course and doggie ice cream) so he can have some controlled/monitored play with other dogs. I may even look into the training someday when I have some extra cash. I highly recommend and hope you are as please as we are! read more

This is the most awesome doggie daycare I've seen!! My dog loves it here!! Super clean and friendly. They really know how to make your pup feel loved. Kooba is so excited every time we pull up to the parking. I can honestly say k9s only is his second home. He always smells so fresh after grooming and loves playing with all his buddies in daycare. I also love walking into this place and not having it smell like dog. I wish they allowed humans to stay here!! #1 doggie hotel in La!! Hands down!!! read more

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I love this place. I love the staff, I love the trainers. My spouse and I struggled with our dog Roscoe for over a year and they were the first team of people to actually take a moment and really explain to us what was going on. Unlike other trainers, who believe their way is the only way, K9's made sense and allowed us to think about our dog differently, versus getting upset constantly. Although I will admit, we are not the best with the training at home, it does feel great to know that they have a 100% lifetime guarantee to train with you and your dog. Don't expect your dog to be perfect, the work also comes from the owners. The only thing, if I were to even consider a minor thing, is the boarding fees for more than one dog. Although it is "discounted" it hardly makes a dent to our wallet. So make sure to look for those deals online that they give through their website. It has helped us a couple times. It is an investment that you will be grateful you made. read more

I took my dogs to K-9 for training. Due to all of the harmful training practices that happen at other establishments, I was very specific when I asked what methods were used. I wanted to make sure that they used humane , shock free methods for training and I was assured several times by the owner Bobby Dorafshar that absolutely no shocking is used at their facility. During intake I gave a full medical history on both dogs and notified them that one of my dogs is blind in one eye, and requires medicated drops to control dryness and scar tissue build up. Not only did they not treat my dogs condition throughout their stay, but they never even bothered to write down their medical history. I was also told that I would be able to visit with my dogs, have them over the weekends during their training and would be able to view where they were being held. Neither of which happened. When the weekend came and I requested again to be able to see my dogs, I was told that it would not be in their best interest, even though, they had previously told me that it would be ok. I let that go, but I continued to have a bad feeling about their treatment and the runaround that i was experiencing. Several days into their training, I returned to K-9 to see how they were doing because I had a horrible feeling about their well being. The staff , including the owner would not allow me to see my dogs. I could hear the dogs being kept there crying and barking. This continued to intensify until they were suddenly cut off and silenced. Not knowing how they were accomplishing this I asked for my dogs to be released. The staff continued to argue with me and when they were finally released they were traumatized. My dogs started to nip at me, which had never been a problem before. The worse was still to come, before we left K-9 I examined their necks and found two parallel scars where they appeared to have been burned by shock collars. I confronted the staff and owner and they denied any type of shock treatment. My dogs are like family to me and I told the owner that I would not allow my dogs to be held somewhere where they are being abused and being kept from me , just as I would never allow that to happen to my child. The owner responded by saying " well you can't be with your kids during school". I took both dogs to the Vet for an examination and they confirmed that the marks on my dogs necks were caused by shock collars! Not only had my dogs been kept from me, but they had been horribly abused. I later learned that they had been shut down for several days by the Humane Society for their abusive practices. I would never recommend this establishment to anyone who loves animals and cars about the humane treatment of our little ones. read more

THE BEST! The training is outstanding. They go above and beyond to support you in raising your dog. Our girl had some serious issues and after lots of hard work with K9s she's improved so much and even received her Canine Good Citizen certification from the American Kennel Club. Daniela has worked tirelessly with us and our busy schedules to make a training and socialization plan, answer any and all questions about caring for a dog, and support in every way. The daycare and boarding is also excellent. Our dog is always so excited to come visit and it's a huge relief to know that she's happy and well cared for whenever we're gone for the day or overnight. read more

I would like to take a moment to thank Austin who works at the front desk for his attention to detail and responsiveness. He is always kind when I have questions and definitely has a handle on things there! I will say , obviously during Covid things have gotten tricky, but my dog always returns home happy and exhausted from boarding! read more

I've been taking my dog to K9s Only for 7 years now. He goes for daycare every Friday and gets groomed once every 3-4 weeks. I've never had anything but a wonderful experience. All of the staff are friendly and helpful. I feel the staff takes good care of my dog, who hasn't suffered any injuries or illnesses. The facility has an expected amount of staff turnover, but many of the people have been there for a moderate or long period of time, which gives a sense of stability and means many of the people know the dogs. I'd say the best recommendation I could give would be to say that my dog eagerly looks for to visiting each week and never displays any sense of hesitation or fright. read more

Charli loves K9s Only and Brent and I love the convenience of being able to drop off Charli on my way to LAX and picking her up on my way back from a trip. The staff is loving and caring as you can ever ask for. She loves being able to play with other dogs while I am away on a work trip and I love picking her up all groomed and beautiful. It can't be easy running a joint like this but these guys make it look effortless. The comfort of knowing your best friend is in good hands and getting love while you are states away is priceless. I have been using K9s for years. My lab was boarded from time to time. When I adopted Charli from the shelter she was dropped off at K9s Only for training. If you have a dog with behavioral issues you can not ask for a better, more understanding, loving and capable trainer than Bobby or Brent. I sat on many training sessions, mainly for me to learn to handle a high energy dog. I am happy with Charli's success. She is a joy in my life, an amazing dog and K9s Only is responsible for her awesomeness. I'd give you 6 stars if you boarded cats too. :-) THANK YOU! read more

I'm disgusted in myself that I allowed what I consider my family members to stay there. I got a phone call that my big dog had broken my little dogs leg. They love each other so I didn't believe it to begin with. I had someone go get the little one. I left the big one at the kennel an extra week and when I finally picked her up she was 8 pounds skinnier. I had to pay for all vet bills and they acted like they had nothing to do with it. There's no way they fed my pitbull on a regular basis. They pretend there are no cameras but they show a complete view of the suite. All they cared about was getting money out of me. Instead of calling me to let me know how my dogs were doing they would call me when they needed a credit card. read more

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We took our dog here as a tiny pup for training and he came out even more awesome than before. The staff and trainers are professional but also super friendly. You can tell they care about their dogs and clients We've used just about every service they have from daycare, grooming, training & boarding. Our dog always is super happy to come here and always makes sure to go and hi say bye when he leaves to the nice people at the front desk. They always provide him with lots of pets and love. This is why we keep coming back. Only drawback is the hours. Wish they were open later. Which is why they get 4 out if 5 stars. Also they are a little high in price compared to some places in the area, but the care they give is worth it. read more

This place is beyond words. Do not believe any bad review you see here - I don't care who they are. My little Jasper has a seizure (never before poor buddy) and this place was so nice about it. They texted/called me right away and kept a close eye on him to make sure he was doing okay. They asked me about my preferred vet if it happened again. They sent me pictures of Jasper, and really spoiled/treated him well to comfort him. read more

I signed up my 8month old English Bulldog puppy for the 3-month board/training program. While it was tough not seeing the pup for 3 weeks (viewing the pup is totally allowed by appointment but visits can interfere with the training) when she was done with the program she was a completely different dog. Brent is a wonderful trainer and I cannot thank He and Daniela enough for everything they have done for her and for me. They have given us tools that we can use to keep the training going and I feel so lucky to have found them. My dog didn't seem to want to leave! The staff is friendly and highly professional. They show a tremendous amount of knowledge and love for the animals. I'm now using K9s Only to board her when I have to out of town as well. Very happy to have found this place and I cannot recommend it highly enough. read more

We LOVE K9s Only Our dog has been in daycare for the past year I know he is well taken care of and it seems like he has a lot of fun The front desk is very nice and the prices are reasonable The staff knows my dog's name and they sometimes gives us updates about his buddies in day care (very cute!) I feel confident that he is safe and happy at K9s Only read more

Super friendly staff, and great training classes wtih Brent! At first, I was worried the classes and daycare would be too expensive for me (first job out of college is rough!) BUT after seeing how happy my dog was after a day of daycare and how rewarding the training experience is, it is completely worth it. I trust K9s only with my dog and know he will be taken care of. More over, anyone looking for an extremely helpful and incredibly rewarding class should ask for Brent. read more

Omg I love this place is really sensitive whit the dogs in if u go to the this place for grooming ask for Stephanie she is the best !!! read more

K9s Only - The groomer name Stephanie is the best she have to much Patience whit the dogs - Pet Sitting Near Me - Los Angeles, California

They are terrible about communicating. The worst! I have reserved boarding stays for my dog and twice now they change a policy or require a new vaccine even though my dog is up to date with the usual vaccines and claim they notify me but never do until the day I show up to drop off my dog on my way out of town. TWICE now i have had to call to confirm and am told literally 2 days before I head out that even though my reservation says confirmed and good on their site "their new policy starts....blah blah blah". When I complained or asked to speak to a manager there is no one to speak to. I even emailed my complaint once and they didn't even respond. It is very irresponsible for a dog boarding company to give a customer the impression their reservation is good only to find out a couple of days before hand that it is not for whatever new requirement or policy they have. When asked why I wasn't informed this time the front desk girl said "you were emailed." When I asked when I was emailed the new policy change requiring yet another vaccine( which literally starts tomorrow and my dog has a reservation for Friday) she said "we don't have that information." They are very poorly trained and unorganized. If there is ever an issue with them you are out of luck as they really seem to not care. Customer service is not their priority. How then will they treat my dog? No thanks. read more

Brent is an amazing trainer. He is so patient and so knowledgeable and fun to work with. We have taken our puppy to him for one on one sessions and are now taking group classes. Our puppy is becoming quite civilized which I didn't think was possible for awhile there! You can't go wrong with Brent. read more

K9s Only has been even better than I could have hoped. I started with the dog training classes and got a ton of support from the trainers of how to train our new pup. This then led to us taking our dog to day care and he loves it! The staff are all very friendly and communicative. I am very happy with all the services I have utilized here, which includes training classes, day care and grooming services. read more

so so happy I found K9. everything is just perfect. My dog loves loves going to daycare and staying at boarding. I have been using their services for close to a year, and I screened lots of places before finding them. I wont elaborate too much as everything is perfect for us and Lucas our 1year 1/2 husky.... read more

We have total peace of mind when we leave our dog here! We typically pay for their take over training whether we leave him for a week or a few days. It's totally worth the money knowing he's going to be well taken care of by their experienced trainers. We love Jamie and her assistant!! Over the course of 5 days he learned commands and we as owners learned how to use those commands. The last time we left him there we asked Jamie to socialize him so she used her own pups and took him on outings. Every time our pup comes home he's more attentive and well behaved. Especially if your dog is anxious around other dogs this is a good place. Most places leave anxious dogs in small rooms and only walk them once per day. Most of the time leaving dogs to pee in their own room. We found this to be true in DTLA. At K9 only they'll rotate/walk your dog 4 times per day! We will be back for more take over training the next time we go out to town!! read more

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My wife and I adopted a rescued Dachshund more than a year ago. Sherman, our rescue, adored my wife and daughter from the get go, but very quickly I began to have problems with him. Sherman became very aggressive with me in the mornings when it was time to take him for his morning walk...aggressive to the point I had to have my wife put the leash on him for fear that he would bite me. He would also bark at me if I got up to leave the room, or if I walked back into the room, almost as if he had forgotten who I was. Although he could be sweet and had a great personality in other ways, his unpredictable behavior was getting worse. Sherman would try to attack other dogs, especially other small dogs, and people he didn't know. Over time he became the source of a lot of grief for us. My wife, Carrie, loved him to pieces but was frustrated with him, and I was at my wits end and was suggesting that we get a different dog. My wife was close to sending Sherman away to a doggy boot-camp in Santa Barbara at great expense to us. Luckily, she heard about k9s Only from the head of a Dachshund rescue where we adopted Sherman. She gave my wife Daniela Tovar's contact number and from the start, my wife felt encouraged. From the get go, Daniela was wonderful to work with. She gave us insight into Sherman's thinking and behavior that made great sense. Every week, she would teach us how to train Sherman and explained what we needed to work on in preparation for the next lesson. From the very first lesson, we saw immediate progress. After just two or three lessons my wife and I were already saying, "I can't believe it's the same dog." And that is no exaggeration. What's great about k9s Only is they teach you how to train your dog. We've already started to use what we learned on our other rescued dog that didn't have Sherman's problems, but nevertheless has some mild behavioral problems we'd like to knock out. We were at our wits end, but thanks to the k9s Only in West Los Angeles, and specifically our trainer, Daniela Tovar, we've got a great little behaved Dachshund. read more

I had the hardest time getting a dog, because every single large-breed rescue I contacted (in CA, NV, and AZ) required me to own a house with a huge backyard (which was not a reality for my life in LA). When I finally gave up and went the Craigslist route (judge me. I tried.), I was determined to set a strong foundation for my puppy so he could stay with me forever as a socialized, well-behaved member of my family. I researched and signed up for the whole spectrum of training classes. There was everything from early socialization puppy classes to a private trainer before I happened to be at a park watching a group dog-training class in progress. To be fair I found out later it was an advanced level, but I was impressed nonetheless. Got a card from the trainer, Brent, and made the call. My dog and I did the basic and intermediate classes, then he went for the in-kennel training program for three weeks. Besides the results we got from K9s Only, the best thing I can say about this place is all the trainers genuinely care about animals, and will put in all the time and effort they have to in order to help your dog (and YOU) achieve goals together. That being said, Brent, Jason, and Daniela made it very clear that it's a joint effort between you and your pet, and you as the owner need to put in just as much, if not more, work. Aside from the scheduled classes, there is homework to do with your dog. There is an option of "tutoring", where you can come in for a 1-on-1 session in between classes to work on your skills. After the in-kennel training, follow-up sessions are required (more for you as an owner to learn how to work with your dog). On top of that, I was able to email Daniela with any issues that came up in the course of raising a puppy and she would always make time to work with me and my pet (and I know that she will continue to do so, even though I moved out of the area). In short, everyone at K9s Only wants to see your dog (and you) have a happy life and will work with you to make that happen. As for my dog, yes, he has random moments where he can be a stinker and barks at a passing dog or chews a shoe. He's a dog. But he and I both know what's expected of us, and I've had numerous people (neighbors, friends, and strangers) comment on how well-behaved he is, and how they're impressed with his obedience. Daniela and the other trainers we worked with at K9s Only are beyond fantastic, but you as an owner have to accept that you can't just throw money and your dog at them and expect miracles. You also have to put in the time and work, and if that doesn't sound feasible to you, neither this place nor a pet may be the thing for you. read more

As a lover of dogs my whole life, I decided to rescue with my husband a few years ago. We had both grown up with dogs, and we were sure that we could be successful parents. I had received some advice from a coworker that we introduce our less than confident fur ball to K9s Only, as she had taken her own dog to this wonderful place and had found success with the training program. From the second we met Daniela Tovar, we knew this would be a lifelong relationship. She was honest and so kind. She told us that our dog was clearly anxious, and often insecure. Although she was successfully potty-trained, never really pulled on her leash, or did anything to make us uncomfortable, she needed to understand basic manners, and respect for her owners as well as for herself. This is when we realized that so much of one's relationship with one's dog is really about the confidence and accountability of the owner. I could tell that Daniela was invested in our dog, and making sure that she would come to understand these manners. Furthermore, Daniela was invested in my husband and invested in me, as owners together as well as individual parents. We immediately started the three week, take-over program, and when we came to pick our dog up, it seemed that a magician had truly worked her magic. After our initial follow-up, we realized that this is actually not magic, but it's work! It's responsibility, and it's time, and it's practice, and above all-it's truly rewarding to watch our dog love us that much more when she realized that we want the absolute best for her. So, fast forward a couple of years. Through these years, our dog had started to grow into her teenage/early adulthood, and she had changed in temperament. With the help of Daniela, we have come to learn that this is true of any animal. She started resting more frequently, she tested us on a lot of the commands that she knew from her previous training program, and she became questionable around other dogs. So we went back to see Daniela, and she suggested the advanced program. It served all three of us so well. Daniela helped us hit the refresh button, and helped us reset our own expectations for our teenage dog. We realized that we had slipped on some of our own expectations, and that it was our job to use her commands as a way to make her comfortable, and to make her realize that we are here to protect her. The best part of this second training was that we did double the follow-up meetings to ensure that we were doing our best, and Daniela helped us with details that we didn't even know were important: feeding time and place, barking at night, and new distractions on our walks that hadn't previously been distractions. She helped us to understand that a dog's comfort level and manners are in direct correlation with your expectation and accountability levels as owners. My husband and I have truly become better parents, because we hold ourselves accountable as our dog's advocate, and because of this, our dog is more comfortable in her own skin. We are eternally grateful for Daniela, and are so thrilled to have a lifelong relationship with the organization! read more

Monroe is my 3 year old pit/shepherd mix and I was having a hard time controlling her on walks, lunging at other dogs, and had started receiving complaints from her doggy day care that she was showing signs of fence aggression. Very scary! Needed to do something about it. I found K9s Only after researching online and ended up meeting with Daniela Tovar, who ended up being heaven sent or something. After the consultation with her it wasn't hard to make the decision to enroll Monroe in their 4-week take over training (although it was tough being without my doggo for that long since they stay at K9s during that time). She said most of Monroe's problems were in her insecurities and not knowing how to behave in situations. It's been about a month since she completed the course, and happy to say that Monroe has been doing so much better!! Not only did Daniela help teach her to be a better behaved, confident lady out in the world, she's helped coach me on how to handle her on walks, in public and things to practice at home so that Monroe doesn't regress to her old self. It's all positive reinforcement, practice, consistency, and patience. I also feel more connected with Monroe, which I didn't expect. I don't see how this could have been possible without a trainer like Daniela. After working with her, and basically within the first 5 minutes of talking with her, it's very clear to see that she has a real expertise of dogs. Not only is she super knowledgable, you can tell that she actually cares and genuinely wants to help these puppers, which makes the difference. I'm very grateful! I highly recommend this place for training (ask for Daniela), boarding and grooming - I haven't done the daycare, but I'm sure it's good. It's like a real one stop shop. You could probably find slightly cheaper places around LA, but you're definitely getting what you pay for and I think this place is worth it. read more

So the management's response to my complaint is that this is a "fake review" by a competing doggy day care. Sadly, I am a real person whose dog became very ill while at K9s Only. Yes, I only have "one review" because I signed up for Yelp to warn others about K9s Only. See the other 1-star reviews here -- are they all fake? Other owners complaining that their dog was hurt, that their dog got bitten, that their dog had a major razor burn, etc. And then see the management's response to their complaints. It's never "I'm sorry that it happened"; it's always the fake apology "I'm sorry you feel that way." The management will then talk on how they have the most excellent staff, how well they're trained, yadda yadda. But if you read beyond all that fluff, you'll see that they never admit to anything and essentially deny everything. They're right, you're wrong. This doesn't mean that your dog will have a bad experience here. Chances are probably not. But you should be careful to see the number of 1-star reviews -- it's not 2 or 3 star reviews of people saying it was "so-so." When you have so many choices at other doggy day care places, why risk your pooch having a terrible experience? You know the management won't ever 'fess up to anything (just see those responses to the complaints). read more

We absolutely loved K9s only. They took amazing care of both of our dogs (a boxer and a boxer shepherd). K9s only was their home away from home when we were at work or traveling. Everyone who worked there was so good to our dogs and we always knew they were loved and cared for while we were away. The daycare kept great hours and the VIP package saved us a ton of money with discounts on daycare, boarding, and grooming. Our dogs had both human and dog friends there and were happy to be dropped off to go play. We had also done the in-kennel 3 week training for our boxer and our boxer/shepherd had some training there before we adopted her. Initially we were a little upset because they really don't want you to see your dog while they are doing in-kennel training but both of our dogs learned self-control after their training. I could barely walk our boxer prior to training but after she was so much more manageable and was even able to come out to dinner with us and sit quietly next to the table. We found our second dog while she was being trained at K9s only thru a local rescue. She was terrified of everything and it was clear the staff really cared for her and were very invested in helping her overcome her fears and find a good home. Brent and Daniella even helped train us how to work with our dogs to keep their training going. We just moved out of LA and one of our saddest goodbyes was at K9s only. We will definitely miss it here but I would highly recommend it to anyone who needs a safe and caring place for their pup! read more

Please, be careful. REGULAR SHELTER CAGES UNLESS YOU PAY FOR THE SUITES WHERE THE DOGS ARE SOLITARY AND EXTREMELY SAD. TAKE THE TOUR (which you have to request and unfortunately I took upon pickup and not drop off) AND SEE FOR YOURSELF within the same tour, this is the first boarding place where during the tour, all the dogs stood by the gate pleading to get out. There was not a single dog playing. How freakin weird. I turned to my husband in disbelief. They looked miserable. 1. The Groomers are under qualified and horribly trained. One of my cocker spaniels came back shaved down to the bare skin. I cried. There was absolutely no reason for this. 2. If you get your dogs boarded they DO NOT get to play, you need to buy a separate play pass. They don't tell you this. 3. When I asked the trainer what my options were to train my dogs, she said the only way was to board them for 3 weeks and then come back and pick them up trained...really? 4. The "deal" seemed worth it and then (MONTHS later) not only do I still feel guilty for leaving them there but my dog is just now BARELY getting their fur back. Infuriating read more

This place is amazing!!!! My dog Lola was one of he biggest stressors in my life before I brought her here. Now is she unwinding and becoming more and more of a joy. Brent in particular has been extremely helpful. I really feel that he cares about both me and my dog. Not only was the board and train extremely helpful but I really appreciate that there is a lot of structure during her day care. She comes home better behaved even just from day care, unlike other places where she seems out of control for hours. read more

This place is clean and tidy. The owners are friendly and the stuff seems happy. Two problems: slippery concrete floor on the area the dogs hang out and dishonest staff. When I refereed someone to them and asked them if they could credit a free night of boarding to my friend's account since I already had a pre-paid living social voucher, a sweet lady at the desk told me "sure, no problem, what's your friend's name?" wrote the name down but when my friend came over they never mentioned the free night to her. When she questioned them the same sweet lady said no one ever told me I could transfer the free night to her, that they told me they would check. LIE!!!! I can't believe people do business like that! The only reason they are not getting a 1 star is because the manager called my friend and apologize after I called complaining. But he also treated me as though I was the one lying saying the receptionist would never have told me that because he is the one who makes that call and that free nights are never transferable. BEWARE of anything they promise you at this place and BEWARE if you want your dog to play all day you have to pay an extra $20 (more or less) on top of the $50 nightly rate. read more

Great place to bring your pet! My dog Bella always looks forward to going to Daycare each morning. The staff is very caring and cooperative. They communicate any issues or "dog like" activities my dog maybe up to. The front desk is always cheerful and open to suggestions! We really appreciate Veronica! She always goes above and beyond to provide the best customer service with a smile. read more

A delayed review but one I trust is valuable. My career has required many relocations and when I arrived in LA with a female Ch. Bullmastiff and a Teddy Bear. I was stuck for good daycare, grooming, etc. K9s Only met my last minute, urgent need graciously and without condescension. The staff was genuinely happy to be of service, they gave me a complete sense of ease and confidence. My dogs were well cared for and I wouldn't hesitate to take them there whenever I'm back in town. Don't think twice. They want you to check them out because they can deliver. read more

Alas, like many pet owners--or maybe not-- we planned our family holiday travel and forgot to plan for "Cookie"! We had previously boarded her in a home environment, but she came home with fleas and with anxiety! I wanted a safer environment with more supervision. Upon the recommendation of a friend, I called K9's Only a week before we were schedule to leave and was lucky enough to nab one of the last spots. This location is so convenient to the airport... great for drop offs and pick ups enroute to LAX. The reservation process was flawless; the staff was really educated about dog and owner needs and asked us all sorts of special questions about our preferences for Cookie. Our vet faxed over the necessaries and we were good to go. Because I wanted Cookie to participate in the various "Playdates" and social opportunities, we had to take her in for an evaluation. Honestly, as a pet owner, you gotta appreciate this part because it confirms for you that the dogs that are in the play yard have gone through the same temperament evaluation and are friendly and non-aggressive. They separate out more dominant dogs and have other opportunities for them--so even Brutus can have fun. Cookie was in the "little" yard for shy's and she had a blast- I called in and checked on her a few times and the front desk was so accommodating. "Cookie is in the play-yard right now; she has really cozied up to Hunter and Pinkie and spends most of her afternoons with them". What? Love it! How could you not love that? When we got home, she was happy to see us, but with no anxiety or anything. It was like she was away at camp. For your money, this place is great! She got playdates, treats and attention. She was allowed to bring her own pet bed, toys (everything labeled and returned). She came home bathed and happy. We would recommend K9's Only to anyone. There may be cheaper options out there...but cheaper is not better. Have you ever gotten those free pedicure flip-flops? Those thin foam ones? Well-- they will get you to your car... but try running to Starbucks in those ---- you are SCREWED -- They are trash. Not worth it. Get the real deal. Take your beloved pet to K9's Only.... frolic on the beach during your vacation worry free. Fido will be well taken care of. read more

I have been working with Bobby for over 17 years BEFORE he started this business! He is amazing. We have always had rescue dogs which come with "issues". Bobby is so intuitive with dogs. He has Brent at the West Los Angeles location. We brought our new puppy Buddy to the beginning obedience class which Brent taught. He is doing well but we are following up with some little pack problems. Brent is amazing and so are all the other people who work there. When I call and talk to the office, they remember Buddy's name! I like working with a business that remembers me, my past pets and also my current issues with my pets. That is really important to me. I cannot express how much I respect these folks and also the main man, Bobby! read more

This review has long been over due. From the beginning, K9s Only has been amazing. After searching some places to take our puppy for obedience training, I discovered K9s only and decided to schedule a consultation. At first, I thought the consultation was a bit pricey, but don't let it scare you away, as it will be credited towards your package if you wish to train with them. I really was thinking of taking our puppy for group lessons (at a different facility), but the times just didn't work for our schedule. Plus, the other facility were unsure when the classes would start and kept telling me to call back later. After I kept trying, they told me the classes already started, which lead me to K9s (I'm glad it did!). We met with Jason F. (who is just amazing with dogs and also helping out with the owners). From our first time entering K9s only, the building (and outside) was super clean, the receptionist greeted us cheerfully (and since then always remembered our pup by his first name, a task I find daunting with all those dogs coming and going). Jason walked us step by step with the different options that we can take with our puppy. At no time did we feel pressured to choose one or the other, nor did we feel rush with our consultation (I believe after all of our questions, it took almost 2 hours). After the consultation, it took us much deliberation over the course of the next week, but we decided the best option was to do the stay and train (boarding school). Yes, it is heartbreaking to be parted from your puppy for the time, but in the long run, we felt it was best to have a well trained buddy than risk problems in the future. And I know it sounds like we are bad parents for not investing the time to train our puppy ourselves, but with the stay and train, you have a lot of homework and a lot of training with your dog once he returns home (not because your dog isn't amazing when he graduates, but because you need to practice to tap into his amazing new abilities). Before my puppy went to boarding school, I did tour the facility, and again everything was spotless. During his stay with K9s, I did visit him (through the one way mirror), and I was thrilled to see his improvements over the weeks. Jason sent me pictures of my pup during his training, and always answered my emails and inquiries in a timely manner (another task I was amazed at!). Upon graduation, you must do four follow-up sessions in order to have the guarantee follow-up lifetime sessions with K9s. During each session, we were able to schedule the appointments with absolutely no hassle, never was canceled on AND no matter what, never rushed during our sessions. I think most of our sessions went over time, but Jason never rushed or made us feel rushed. Jason really went out of his way to make sure that our puppy was well adjusted and that we understood our homework. Honestly, once our puppy graduated after his studies, he was amazing (and still is!). No matter where we take him, everyone always compliments on how well behaved he is. Walks are like a dream (it was really, really hard to walk him before), and his commands (Yes, I am getting better at them) are fantastic. What I really like about K9s, is that they have a wonderful staff. They have multiple staff members interacting with your dog during his stay, and to my surprise, no matter who you meet there, they always remember your dog's name (sorry I don't remember yours!). Although Jason was our lead teacher, they also have the other trainers working with your puppy to have him/her well adjusted. And, I cannot begin to say how happy we are to have Jason as our puppy's main teacher. He went beyond our expectations. The most important thing, after this very long review, is that with K9s, I know that they are like family and will always be there for my puppy. I am looking forward to bringing him in for daycare just to socialize and to hang out with his teachers, friends, and furry friends! Thank you K9s, and thank you Jason! read more

My dogs seem to like the place okay and the groomer at Tarzana is amazing but am I the only one a little sketched out by their constantly revolving staff? From the receptionists to the trainers to the people who come up to take the dogs back, it seems like as soon as I get to know anyone there, they disappear. These are really great people that as a small business owner myself I'd love to have working for me. Can't help but wonder if the secret lies in how they must treat their staff, whether the owners are hard to get along with, or what? Kind of makes you wonder how great they can treat the dogs if they don't even know how to take care of their own people? read more

I brought my dog here for a consultation. It looks like a great place for doggie daycare & they do dog training as well. I liked Brent & appreciated what he had to say, but ultimately decided not to do training for my dog. A good option if you are trying to socialize your dog. read more

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