My puppy, Teddy, had an amazing stay with Melissa and her doggo Lilly! This was his first overnight…read moreboarding so I was very nervous but they posted pictures and sent me videos of Teddy which I appreciated. I appreciate that it's more local and low scale compared to other pet boarding places. My puppy can get overstimulated with a lot of dogs in a small area and can be intimidated with big dogs so they took that into consideration and just had one puppy companion and a turtle haha! The area in which he would stay was clean, well secured, and perfect for tons of play and naps. He came back happy and pretty exhausted from all the playing. That's all I could ask for! I will definitely be using their services again if I need overnight boarding :)

I am very happy with my cat sitter Michael! My two cats were well cared for during the two weeks I…read morewas gone, i will use this service next time I travel!

Brandy is the best dog sitter we've ever used. Our dog is getting up there in years, but Brandy…read morealways provides great care and puts our minds at ease with thoughtful updates and photos. I cannot say enough positive things about Brandy and the service provided.

Brandy is amazing! She is professional, responsive, kind, and most importantly, our 2 Labradors…read morelove her. She provides multiple updates with photos of our dogs. They are on doggy vacation when they are boarding at Brandy's. Highly recommend her!

It was a great experience for my dog and the staff was really kind! The only thing is that they did…read morenot want to take my food and we were running late so she could not eat. But overall is was a good experience and would come again!

Wag Hotels is the absolute best! I may never forgive my parents for picking me up so early. The…read morestaff treats me like absolute royalty here. I got belly rubs on demand, endless attention, playtime with new friends, and enough treats to make me question whether I should permanently relocate. Every time I walked in, the humans here knew my name and acted excited to see me -- which, as you can imagine, is exactly the level of celebrity treatment I deserve. The place was super clean, safe, and smelled surprisingly good for a building full of dogs making questionable life choices. My parents also loved getting updates and photos of me living my best life while they were away pretending to miss me. (Jasmine, Christina, Ericy, Iliana takes the best selfies of me!) By the time I got home, I was completely exhausted from all the fun, zoomies, and pampering from the staff. 10 out of 10 I would definitely board again and cannot wait until my next visit! Sincerely, Zorro

So sad this place is closed!…read more This was my go to doggy boarding facility because the staff are so friendly and it was very affordable! Melinda was always also very welcoming and understanding when last minute things came up. Definitely will miss this place :(

Great Service for Good Prices! Very affordable and caring in…read moreaddition to their flexibility.

I've been coming here for awhile, and sadly it's time to find another boarder…read more The prices go up, the services become less, and my confidence has vanished. When I first came here, it was $45/day and a complimentary bath if the dog stayed there for more than five days. It's now very difficult to get a response when inquiring about availability. And, it appears the neighborhood is changing, and not for the better. In the past, the neighbors would shoot off fireworks on the weekends immediately before, during, and after July 4th. Now, it seems to be a regular occurrence. Many dogs cower with fireworks, and my Black Lab is no exception. I was supposed to pick up my dog tomorrow morning. Fortuitously, I came back a day earlier because my luggage was stolen. So, when I called about when to pick up my dog tomorrow, I was told about my dog's experience with the fireworks. I ended up having to pick him up this evening. Traveling these days is especially stressful, and I don't need the additional stress of worrying about a beloved pet. I never did before when I boarded my dog here, but I have over the last 3 times. I had been too busy to research another venue. But, now, I'm proactively going to find another establishment. In short, now, you can expect delayed responses on inquiries, multiple expectations on when YOU can show up to drop off or pick up your dog, and a equivocation on what they will and will not provide. On the other hand, bills for service-- although often error-probed-- are delivered with stunning alacrity. It pains me to write this review. Nevertheless, I have seen a huge decline in the service that precipitated 2-3 years ago while the prices continued to rise. (To wit, look at reviews that have been 5-9 years ago, and those within the past 3 years. Something has changed.) The constant firework explosions in the neighborhood only add to further disappointment. Alas, as George Harrison once sang, "all things must pass."

Sitting pretty dog resort is one of our favorite place to keep our dogs with less or no worries,…read morewhile out of town. They have a cool set up for dogs to play outside, and inside, while supervised. We felt very confident to leave our two Frenchies here, after our meet and greet with Ashley. We found her knowledge of this breed satisfying and comforting. Lets face it Frenchies are not the easiest dogs to take care of. They cannot get too cold or too hot.. or jump up and down the furniture..... We kept our dogs here anywhere from 2-6 nights and didn't worry about their well being during our trips. While we had plenty not so great experiences with Rover, sitting pretty never disappoints. We appreciate Ashley's experience and ethusiasm about dogs' well-being. PS: most bad reviews came from people that never had their dogs stay at sitting pretty, complained about their prices (that are actually pretty reasonable and competitive for the area), and from people that don't read their requirements (such as wanting to board a large dog in a facility that only cares for small and medium dogs). After all ...... having a happy and healthy dog return home after boarding is a pretty telling sign of good treatment and care. Thank you Ashley and staff for carrying!

I absolutely love this place! All of the employees are awesome especially Casey, Liv, and Joe. I…read morejust started bringing my three dogs here, and the facility is super clean. I really appreciate being able to watch my dogs on my phone it gives me peace of mind. The staff is very caring, and my dogs clearly love them. There was a young lady with bright orange hair who was a bit rude, but I haven't seen her around lately probably for the best. Overall, I'm really happy with the exceptional care my dogs receive here. I've already recommended this place to a couple of friends. Keep up the great work, and thank you for everything!

10 out of 5 stars! We just love Canine Retreat. My dog…read moreCloud loves this place so much. Everyone is always friendly and welcoming.

They have a new groomer here! I love that I can leave my dog here for the day and that she is well…read morecared for. In addition to that, they have a new groomer, Erick, that has bathed her a couple times and also does fur cuts. We have been having issues with burrs in our backyard getting stuck in her curly fur (she is a goldendoodle) and he took care of that for me. Now we are set for the summer, and I don't have to worry about digging out burrs on a daily basis. This service makes it so convenient for our family. Plus: Convenient, knows what he is doing, reasonable cost Cons: can't think of any.

5 STARS FOR OUR AMAZING TRAINER JOSH…read more 1 STAR FOR CORPORATE LEAVING US WITH ABRUPT ANNOUNCEMENT OF CANCELLED TRAINING SESSIONS. We had an absolutely amazing experience with Josh as Daisy's trainer, and we truly cannot say enough wonderful things about him. Josh was not just a dog trainer to us--he became someone we trusted, someone who understood our family, and someone who genuinely cared about Daisy and her success. From our very first session, Josh took the time to truly understand Daisy. He learned her personality, her behaviors, her challenges, and our family's concerns. He never judged us or made us feel like Daisy was a "bad dog." Instead, he was patient, compassionate, knowledgeable, and encouraging. He made us feel like we were finally on the right path. Having Josh come to our home made such a huge difference. He was able to work with Daisy in the environment where she actually lives and help us learn how to handle situations as a family. He didn't just train Daisy he trained and educated us as her family too. He always listened to our concerns, answered our questions, and made sure we understood what we could do at home to continue helping her. After only FOUR sessions with Josh, we saw an incredible difference in Daisy. She learned so much in such a short amount of time. Most importantly, she was finally able to coexist with our 3-year-old child and 7-year-old child in a way that we had struggled to achieve before. Now our children love Daisy, they play with her, and we are able to see them building a bond with her. Watching that transformation has meant so much to our family. Josh cared about Daisy like she was more than just another dog he was assigned to train. He genuinely celebrated her progress, understood when she was struggling, and always treated her with patience and kindness. You could tell that he truly cared about both Daisy and our family. We felt comfortable with him, we trusted him, and Daisy trusted him--and that trust is incredibly important when working with a rescue dog. Unfortunately, after our fourth session, we were informed that the company had decided to cut their Dog training program and that Josh would no longer be able to continue training Daisy. We were honestly extremely upset and disappointed. I feel that the company should have allowed us to complete the remaining six sessions of Daisy's training with Josh. We had finally found someone who was willing to understand Daisy, work with her, and help our family. It took a lot for us to get to this point, and stopping her training halfway through felt incredibly discouraging, leaving us out of the dark and what we were going to do next. By that point, we had built a relationship with Josh, and Daisy had built a relationship with him as well. Starting over with someone new after finally finding someone we trusted was very difficult for us. We wish the company had taken that relationship and Daisy's specific circumstances into consideration before making the decision to stop her training with Josh. The most frustrating part is that we were finally seeing the results we had been hoping and working so hard for. Daisy was learning. Our children were becoming comfortable with her. Our family was learning how to better communicate with and understand her. And Josh had become an important part of that progress. Although Daisy's training with Josh has unfortunately stopped, we are incredibly grateful for everything he accomplished with her in just four sessions. He gave Daisy a chance to succeed, and he gave our family confidence that we could help her become the happy, well-adjusted dog we knew she could be. Josh is truly an amazing trainer and an incredible person. His patience, compassion, knowledge, and genuine care for the animals and families he works with are very special. We just wish Doggieland had allowed us to complete the remaining six sessions with Josh. After everything our family and Daisy had been through, we finally found someone who understood her and helped her thrive. Four sessions made such a tremendous difference in our family's life, and we can only imagine how much more progress Daisy could have made if she had been able to finish the full program with Josh. Thank you, Josh, for everything you have done for Daisy and for our family. We will always be grateful that you were the person who helped us see just how much potential our Daisy had.

My fur baby has had boarding here several times from 3 day to 7 day stays. She is always happy to…read morearrive and often tries to go back in when I pick her up. It's difficult parting but having the cameras help with my own separation anxiety. I do wish there was an outdoor area for them or artificial grass area so that the doggies know where to go potty versus random areas in the room.

Overall, if you need a place where you dog will be safe and monitored all day - this is perfect! I…read morewas checking out a few dog daycares and this was one of the first on my lists. While they do provide report cards, have cameras, and have staff continuously clearing the play area, it still does smell a bit like dog pee when you walk in due to there not being any outdoor space/ventilation to the outside (to my knowledge, the other day cares I've visited don't have this same issue). I did the 3 days of daycare for $49 special and just used one day since I found another daycare closer to me with an outdoor area. If you live in Torrance then this is a great option for you. The staff here is really kind and the older woman who works at the front desk has her sales pitch down pat! She doesn't come off as sales oriented but she told me all about the different things they offered and I was eating it up. Props to them for having such a great staff.

Great Cat Hotel if you're looking for a calm environment for your cats! No barking dogs to stress…read moreout your cat. This was the first time my cats have been caged and away from home and they were relaxed & calm when I picked them up! Nice to find a place I can depend on when I'm on vacation. Scott was very friendly & professional hotel owner. Thank you Scott for looking after my fur babies!

The South Bay's best-kept cat secret!…read more This is truly the only place to board your cat. The dim lighting creates a calm, soothing atmosphere that immediately puts both you and your cat at ease. The accommodations are more than generous, with a spacious enclosure that includes a tri-level cat tree, food and water, and a litter box that is cleaned regularly. Scott goes above and beyond to make sure each kitty feels safe and comfortable during their stay. With plenty of pats, treats, and time to explore and play, you can tell he genuinely cares about the cats entrusted to him. My fur baby always comes home relaxed and happy, which tells me everything I need to know. I can't recommend this place highly enough!

At the last minute I had to find a pet sitter and found Fancy Tails thru social media. After…read moretalking with Tracy I realized she is a true pet lover:) because my Bruno is a Service Dog I knew she would take good care of him, and he'd be safe and happy. After I spoke with Tracy I told my friend that I was going to the event with and he said "I know Tracy, she is highly recommended and has a stellar reputation with taking care of our furry friends. While I was at my event she sent lots of pictures while he was on his walk and hanging happy with his new puppy friends, it gave me peace of mind. She even offered to pet taxi him back to me when I returned home. 5 stars to Tracy & Fancy Tails

Tracy watched Princess Buttercup while I was having surgery. As the name says, she is a Princess…read moreand requires such treatment. My dog is super picky who she chooses to like and be nice to, and Tracy took her in with open arms to help me out during my time of need. She's local which I love and had so many great reviews online. This is also her only and full time job which was also very important to me when searching for the right pet sitter. I used a Vet Tech once, but I preferred Tracy over the VT because she has all the time in the world to spend cuddling with Buttercup (and she has vet tech skills)! I will be using her again. Grateful to have found Fancy Tails.