Our dog loves going here and is so well cared for thank you! Staff are always courteous and helpful, service has been great.

My dog Monty and I worked with trainer Dan for four sessions. Monty and I both learned so much and I am very grateful. Dan was knowledgeable, patient, kind, and definitely non-threatening to Monty nor me. Monty made great gains and I learned so much about how to work with Monty. Thank you, Dan. I am also grateful to all the staff at Paw Common's, Bay Park. Monty is there weekly for daycare and he can hardly contain himself with excitement when we pull up. The staff knows my dog, they are extremely kind, and very communicative. I am so pleased that I have Paw Commons as a partner in caring for my dog. read more

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Highly highly recommend Janetta for grooming! She's been in the dog industry for 15 years and going on 9 for dog grooming... She's told me she's never been bit before! And I believe it!! She is an animal whisperer!! My not so friendly pitbull loves her so much!!! Paw commons in all is a wonderful place to take your dogs for all your doggy needs!! read more

We love Paw Commons! They are our go to for training, grooming, day care + now boarding! We just recently had our first stay there (5 days) and we had a great time. Me and my brother will definitely be back! Regis + Remy read more

My dog comes home happy! They give a nice report on my dog's day. Staff is friendly and provides good customer service! They have separate areas for small and large dogs which is nice since I have a small dog. Very happy with Paw Commons for doggie daycare! read more

Paw Commons was recommended to me by a good friend. We went in for an evaluation. I was super nervous because my dog didn't do well with other dogs while out walking. After going over some of my pooches history we dropped him off. He did amazing! We got a report card after a couple of hours with pictures! I love the webcam so I can check on him anytime. The staff is great! I would definitely recommend them. read more

We have two pups, one with separation anxiety and the other who can be fearful of new things. The crew at Paw Commons has been nothing but amazing and supportive!! Daphne, Terrell and Elle are so wonderful and helpful! We know they are in great hands when they go for daycare, and this is coming for an anxious dog mom! Thank you Paw Commons crew! read more

My almost 2 year old Shepherd mix has stayed at PC, Bay Park approximately 6 times. She is always very happy when she arrives and seems to play alot when she boards. The staff are very detailed oriented and send you updates , on request, during their stay. They have add on options, like treadmill walks or human play times. It is definitely worth the money for my piece of mind. read more

This review is LONG overdue. Our puppy, Bailey, is a rambunctious, loving Labradoodle who has been to Paw Commons for nearly one year. She has visited for daycare, grooming, and training--all three experiences have been incredible. The facility, the staff, and experience have been nothing short of amazing. Bailey runs to the door every time we arrive and cannot wait to be pet by any of her favorite team members. I appreciate knowing that she is always in good hands and being treated the same way I would treat her at home. read more

I have an 18 mo old staffy bull terrier and he has so much freaking energy. I hated walking him as he would drag me down the street, jump on people, nip at peoples sleeves, bracelets, watch bands. Awesome loving dog, but couldn't control his energy at all. I boarded him for 5 weeks at paw commons with Heather and it's some of the best money I ever spent. He pays attention to me on walks and listens to commands. Most of his problems are fixed. We definitely have to continue to work on our relationship but the foundation is set. It's been two weeks since I picked him up and everyone in little Italy is amazed at the new Chauncey. I also had him trained with the e collar and I haven't even started using it yet. Also I went abroad when he was gone and they sent tons of pictures, videos and updates. Worth every penny, do it. read more

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Took my baby Mollie here for a bath since the little girl loves to get into everything on her walks. My partner and I just wanted her washed up, her legs and sanitary areas trimmed, and glands done. I can't remember who did the wash and trim but we loved the way she touched up her face and gave her some cute ponytails. She wasn't completely washed (some areas still had dirt-specifically her beard area) but overall we were cool with the turnout. read more

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My puppy Snickers has been going here for years- boarding, daycare, and grooming. She knows all the staff, even with the changes over the years. I love how all dogs are vaccinated & checked for on-going health updates, esp. during Covid-19 when dogs were recommended to get the Lepto and Flu Vaccine- in addition to regular shots. I always feel safe for my dog here during daycare, and I love being able to see my dog on camera. When I am out of town, I have peace of mind I can trust the staff to take care of my furry child. For SPA day- Snickers is a fan of the Blueberry Facial and the Hot Oil Treatment, in addition to getting her hair and nails done. Like a true Diva. And no, her own momma hasn't even had a facial in years. But that is not the point. LOL. Her Baby Sister Kyoto finally has all her shots and has been frolicking in the daycare like she owns the place. She has gone to grooming twice, and she loves being pampered. Really appreciate the Groomer for taking care of any matting. Kyoto went from looking like a Wild Child to Bridgerton status. It's what we all achieve to be :) Grateful for a place that is safe and keeps my puppies happy and beautiful. read more

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I had my little frenchy named Junior stay at Paw Commons for the three week boot camp. I have noticed a huge difference in his attitude and they have also taught me a lot about what I also need to do as a puppy parent! Heather was more than amazing in keeping me updated through out his stay by sending me videos and pictures of Junior's progress every few days. The boot camp is definitely worth it. I look forward to continuing Junior's education through private lessons and other services that Paw Commons has to offer. Thank you all for everything and a special thanks to Heather. read more

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Best dog day care in all of San Diego! Very friendly staff, great facility, and my pup always has a fantastic time!

My 10 month old has been coming here once a week for the last 4 months and he loves it! He never wants to leave when I come pick him up because he's always having the most fun. It has been great for confidence building and learning the rules of play, and he can even lay down and rest now in all the chaos which shows how comfortable he is, and is amazing! read more

My Frenchie Guillermo loves the staff at Paw Commons; they are attentive and sweet when he stays there for day care or overnight when I travel. He was trained by Heather & learned how to sit, stay, lay and he has even learned ways to self regulate (with some prompting). Heather gave me great tools to support Guillermo's learning. read more

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I appreciate your services and my dogs enjoy it here. However, there needs to be an after hour number to call when you've scheduled a late pick up and are running late especially since I'm 8 months pregnant with twins and coming off of my baby shower. Another option is to have a speaker next to your door bell to talk to someone to let you know you're there. Sorry I'm frustrated that I stood outside for 15 minutes trying to get someone's attention that I had to throw a plastic eraser at the window when the doorbell wasn't to be hesrd Monday update: Dana called me regarding the email and review I posted here. She was very understanding of my concerns and the situation that happened. I was reassured that they are looking into a way to have another remote door bell sensor put onto the second floor. She also expressed that her staff should have called me when we didn't pick up the boys on time. I appreciate her call and am willing to bring them back to Paw Commons when we go back to San Diego. read more

Called to book a boarding stay for my two pups both are 11.5 Sharon who answered the phone was very rude right off as she wouldn't let me talk!! she spoke over me and kept cutting me off my pups are use to daycare we were just looking for a change and something closer to where we live she then said only 1 pup was able to do boarding as my second pup couldn't due to being 12 years old I then said well she's not 12 yet and Sahron cut me off and said even though she doesn't turn 12 till December 12 is 12 I then.said 11 is 11 she is 11 not 12 yet and she hung up on me so for that ill let all my friends know not to use them as I know a handful that do read more

Our trainer, Key, was wonderful. He helped us get two aggressive liter-mates under control. He was focused and thoughtful in his approach and helped bring calm back into our lives. Highly recommend Paw Commons. read more

My boxer pup has been going to Paw Commons a few days a week for the last 8 months. She gets so excited to get dropped off and comes home exhausted. We love the staff! read more

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Alex at paw common was amazing. My dog gave no resistance and she came out beautiful and happy after her grooming. We use paw common only!! They are the best! read more

Training: - Heather is the most knowledgeable trainer I have ever met! She connects with the dogs in a way I've never seen before! She taught my pup Luka so much! I am so proud of him! I did a 3 week overnight camp for some reinforcement in basic commands, but I got so much more out of it! I now have a stronger bond with him and she has helped me reinforce my role in our relationship! - Heather is absolutely amazing, she has worked with a variety of different dogs for different training programs and it shows! I definitely feel I walked out with knowledge that I can use forever! - She is extremely communicative, answering any and every question you have! She is incredibly honest and trustworthy! She includes updates and pictures/videos of your pet for ya, demonstrating their progress and what they are working on! read more

Theodore is all smiles from his grooming and FIRST haircut today! I was super nervous to cut his hair as I loved the length but with the summer heat coming it needed to be done. The groomer Jazmin did an amazing job and I will definitely be bringing him back to her! read more

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Be aware, if you buy a package, it expires after a year. I bought a package deal for daycare, and because I started working remotely, I did not need to use the package for over a year. Unfortunately, I had to purchase another daycare package for my dog to attend daycare again. I chose this location because it was 8 minutes away from where I would be working temporarily. Parking is on the street if the few spots right in front of Paw Commons are all taken. The employees are always friendly upon drop-off and pick up. The exterior looks clean and one can peak your head in to see the interior where the dogs play. I usually see at least one person cleaning the dog play area. read more

The staff is wonderful and they do a wonderful job taking care of our fur babies! Great facility, clean and a great value!

Edit: manager called, made me feel a heck of a lot better about my dog's care there. Although I won't be back to this location, I'm going to try again over at Hillcrest. It makes me feel a lot better knowing that management is great. First time visit, wasn't given any information on the webcams they apparently have so I wasn't able to have the peace of mind that my pup was enjoying her time there (or not). Wasn't shown where she would be staying either. The lobby smelled like urine and no one was welcoming, we hesitated on leaving her there since we didn't like the vibe, but we didn't have time to book her elsewhere. Upon picking her up, I let them know that no one told us about the webcams and it would've been nice to know. The staff just dismissed the issue with no remorse. Then when the lady brought my dog out, I asked how she did and her response was, "good" and walked away. Any other place I've taken her to for boarding, they give a thorough response of how she had been over the course of the last few days. She REEKED of urine, it was overwhelming in the car. She's been boarded many times before at other places and she has never smelled at all like urine. To top it all off, she was itching and shedding like crazy which only happens when she's fed sizable amounts of chicken (that's she's allergic to) that I specifically told them when i called to book the appointment that she cannot have. So now she has multiple skin infections :( Irritated that Yelp rates this place so highly, I felt completely blindsided by this experience. read more

We have been long time daycare/boarding customers of Paw Commons. We finally decided to try the Board & Train Overnight Camp program with Heather and her team and we could not be happier. It was a great decision! We originally decided on the 4 week program but had to extend an extra week due to an unforeseen event. Heather made it super easy. She sent us videos as promised with updates throughout their stay and was extremely responsive when we reached out. I will say while those videos were great, we feel they did not truly show the tremendous changes with our dogs, especially with our one dog. Heather has been in constant contact with us since we have taken them home and provided us great reenforcement tips/techniques in our follow up sessions. We are extremely happy with the program and highly recommend it I along with their boarding, daycare and grooming services. read more

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If I could give 0 stars I would. We brought our six month old German shepherd to this location for a month of the puppy training, first day was drop off day, we signed up for their insurance (which covered any vet bill if she got sick while in their care), and we had to provide her vet record which we did and they told us everything looked good with her and took her. About two hours later we get a phone call from them saying that our puppy has worms and that she pooped out what looked like to be a tapeworm. They then told us that they couldn't keep her in the training program if she had worms, but we could take her to a vet, get medication and bring her back the same day and they would give her the medication while in training. That's exactly what we did. We told them that the vet advised us to supervise her while she took the medication because it could leave her to feel nauseous and possibly throw up. I guess they didn't do that. Our trainer gave us a call about two weeks later telling us that our dog seemed very slow and less energetic, and that she felt something was wrong with her. Day after that phone call, we picked her up from the training program and took her to the vet. They told us that she needed to go to the ER for animals and be put on oxygen immediately. She had aspirated from throwing up due to the medication, and since no one was watching her while she was in their care, she had vomit sitting in her lungs, for who knows how long. The ER told us that there was a chance that she would not live, but luckily the oxygen helped with her breathing and the medication also helped with the pneumonia that she had gotten from aspirating. We contacted Paw Commons to talk about the insurance that we signed up with them that would cover any vet bill if she was sick in their care. We were told that the owner denied to pay for any cost of the vet bill unless she was to return back to her training & then he would pay only $200 of the $2000 bill that we had. (We signed up for the up to $500 coverage) our personal trainer was so disappointed in the company and the owner's morals that she told us if our dog was to return to training so that we could get some help with the vet bill, she personally would watch our dog at her own home instead of that abusive facility. She also had put in her two weeks due to poor management from the staff "taking care" of the dogs and the owner's behavior reacting to our dogs health that they had risked.I've never seen such a terrible, cold hearted pet facility. read more

Our fur-baby, Walter, is one of the most important things in our life. If we are not around to care for him because of our schedules, it is extremely important to entrust him to the care of loving, smart and understanding people who care equally for Walter's well-being when we are not around. Paw Commons is that place. We have been bringing Walter to "The Paw" since he was born nearly three years ago and he loves it. It's become a second home. I cannot begin to express the peace of mind that The Paw gives me and my partner when we are on a trip or have other engagements. Plus, The Paw gives Walter some good exercise time. The staff are dog-lovers who get it. The facilities are bright clean and offer great stimulation for Walter. Finally, should the possibility of an emergency pops up, (God forbid!), the staff has an efficient system to handle any sort of critical situations which may happen in a timely and efficiuent manner. read more

We been going to PAW PET RESORT for many, many years. We lost our beloved Mickey and Rosey, but, now we have Winston and Laramie, sweet little Shitzys. We always have Shitzys true all our life. And Paw is helping us a lot, they are doing the best grooming in town. We definitely know our pets will be in good hands and safe. Jasmine is experienced and kind groomer, she is staying in touch with the us, and advises what kind of cut is good for each pup and even for a different season of a year! The front desk are so friendly too, we always feel welcome. I hardly recommend to come to Paw for any kind of service. read more

Great haircut and groom for our Westie - exactly what we wanted, they even brushed his teeth! He came home a happy and handsome dog.

My dog suffered from severe separation anxiety due to the pandemic so I hired Jordyn to help with his anxiety. I also wanted him to listen better, etc -- you know, all the things puppies have to work on :) Jordyn truly changed my dog's life in the best way possible. Her continued support and training with the both of us (because she always said training needs to continue in the home as well) helped Logan gain the confidence he needed to be away from his mom :) He also has an amazing recall, has learned fun tricks, and is such a well behaved golden doodle. It's amazing how far he has come. I am forever grateful for Jordyn's love she has shown my dog and the training she has provided him. Overall, Paw Commons is an amazing facility for dog training and doggie daycare. Logan always comes back home so happy but oh so tired! It's fabulous. I highly recommend this place & Jordyn as a trainer for your dog!! Thanks again Jordyn and Paw Commons for taking such good care of my fur child. read more

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While on vacation, Paw Commons completely saved us in a pinch. Reserving a last-minute spot for our girl was seamless

We left our 3 year old Beagle, Neo for a day care here. I researched all the day cares by reading the yelp reviews and this place was highly rated. The place is amazing and have wonderful staff. Their price is very reasonable. Special thanks to Rebekah. It was very obvious that Neo had a nice time and got a lot of attention. I will be definetly using this place next time I visit San Diego. read more

We visited San Diego and need a place for our two 90 lb dobermans that we could trust. We found paw Commons and they were friendly, accommodating so we booked. Upon arrival we were pleased.with the decision, the facility is professional, staff super friendly and rates were reasonable for the service. Wish we lived closer to use more often! read more

I want to amend my prior review to give y'all the follow up on my situation-- although there was a slight delay in response from a manager to my concerns, I eventually did receive multiple calls from different people associated with Paw Commons. They all left kind, empathetic voicemails apologizing for the situation and looking to make it right. In a world where I have to typically hunt down customer service people and fight tooth and nail to get a response from a business when I have a need, their attention to the matter was nothing short of amazing. They explained that my pup was welcome back any time, and there must have been a miscommunication about his behavioral needs. That said they indeed made the situation right for me and Archie without any further hassle. It speaks volumes about how they conduct business and who they are as humans that they show this kind of appreciation to not just their dog customers but to the pet parents as well. ---- Bay Park Paw Commons is refusing to take my dog for any more play sessions due to "guarding behavior/tendencies (which I understand isn't welcome behavior, but this was not identified during their required assessment) and they are refusing to issue a refund for my remaining sessions. Given the circumstances of my situation, not issuing a refund doesn't appear justified. I have yet to hear back from a manager on this issue, which is also frustrating- I'm just out $100+ or so on these sessions and there isn't much I can apparently do. On my second or third 1/2 day doggie daycare session, I was told that my dog exhibited "guarding tendencies" -- Archie, my puggle, apparently stands at the entrance gate, makes intense eye contact, and barks at new dogs coming in, which understandably is stressful for the other dogs. I was told that Archie had to be put in time out for the remainder of the session and I was kindly told by 3 different front desk staff that he was not welcome back to the Bay Park location. It was suggested that I go to the Encinitas or Hillcrest locations which are larger and laid out differently (immediately I knew this would not be a workable option for me since both locations are a way longer drive). This behavior was not identified during the required Paw Commons assessment, but upon seeing that indeed my dog needed some training in this area, I started to work with him and a trainer friend. I called and spoke to Carly (on 10/31) and requested a refund for my remaining sessions given the circumstances. initially, Carly told me flat out that no refunds will be given. When I continued to explain the situation, she offered to transfer the sessions to day boarding passes. However, since I work from home and my intent in using Paw Commons was for doggie socialization, I told her that wasn't ideal. Additionally, they did not offer day boarding during the week of Thanksgiving which would have been the only time I would have considered using the service. When I continued to explain that the dog boarding sessions and going to another location were not reasonable or workable nor was it the intent of why I wanted to use Paw Commons, said she sort of back-peddled and said she only works in grooming so she's not sure what to actually do, and said she would give my name to the manager to assist. She then said she doesn't see any notes in the system on this conversation with Archie not being welcome back and I guess tried to gaslight me on the entire thing, questioning who I spoke to the day this happened (I don't remember their names and it was busy at the time of getting Archie). For the record, there I no way I could have made up the term "guarding behavior/tendencies" - I never knew that term until the staff said it. I don't think it's my responsibility to explain why the front desk staff didn't add notes to the system either- How would I as the customer know what your internal procedures are with note taking?! UG. Anyway, the manager has not yet contacted me so I guess me and Archie are just out of our money. read more

We put our dog through the Boot Camp program and our trainer has been phenomenal! Our trainer- Daniel- is amazing and our dog enjoys the training sessions. Highly recommend!!! read more

This review is for one of their trainers, Heather Simpson and her training programs. I use them for daycare now as well and they're great! When I got an 8 week old puppy last august I thought I generally knew what I was in for. I'd had a puppy before and experienced the roller coaster of issues they bring. Well, I was wrong. My new guy put me through the wringer to the point where I was seriously considering calling the breeder and telling her I couldn't do it anymore. He's an English cream retriever and the sweetest pup in the world but he HATED his crate from day 1. I tried every trick in the book but nothing worked. He barked and cried incessantly every time he was in it. I persisted, thinking he'd get over it with time. Nope. Things escalated until he went full Cujo mode one day and bit the crate until there was blood everywhere and bent the metal so much he actually broke out. Keep in mind - this is a ~14 week old puppy. I started working with trainers, nothing worked. He had severe separation anxiety as well as the crate issues and over the next few weeks he broke out of another crate, shredded sheets, broke blinds, ate drywall, and more. I called the trainers I worked with for advice and did extensive research for some sort of solution. One name kept popping up again and again - Heather Simpson. After talking through the situation, she recommended a board and train arrangement to push the reset button on these behavior cycles. No one WANTS to send their puppy away for any length of time but I knew it was the best option for both of us at this point so I moved forward. I cannot explain how thankful I am to have found Heather. She's patient, intuitive, caring, endlessly knowledgeable, professional, and truly a dog whisperer. She updated me with pictures and progress notes almost daily and shared exactly what she was doing so I could repeat exercises at home. There is no magic solution for severe behavioral problems and I appreciated Heathers honesty about my pups progress so I knew exactly what to expect when I picked him up. His basic obedience and leash walking was perfect. He was up to a few hours in the crate alone and I'm able to walk out my front door without him having a stage 5 meltdown. I have my life (and sanity) back and have her to thank for all of it! read more

We get our dog groomed by Alex. We used to groom her ourselves but nothing compares to a professional. She comes back smelling amazing and looking beautiful and fluffy for weeks - my skills just don't compare. We always get the teeth brushing and blueberry facial add ons which is fully worth every penny. Thanks Alex!! read more

The lady was nice but chopped off my dogs mustache when i had specially asked to leave it.