I am an ICU nurse at UCLA and Joe has changed our lives for the best! My schedule is so hectic with long hours and lots of on-call shifts and he works with my schedule! He picks up my dog everyday, drops him off to our home, takes him to the park, beach, walks him on Montana Avenue, and lets him have plenty of interaction with other dogs! My dog is so very calm and well behaved with other dogs now, he is a changed puppy and Joe is a miracle worker. I highly recommend you bring your dog to him for love, care, and dedication. read more

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Its very upsetting to write this because I had trusted this guy to care for my 3 month old Puppy. But puppy was not given the Proper care that I expected a puppy daycare would provide. When I picked puppy up he was still inside his crate. When I opened the gate I took him out and noticed his tail was covered with his poop. I usually keep a piece of my clothing inside his crate and even the clothing was completely soiled! I am complaining about Joe the owner of this Company. He said it was fresh poop that was inside the crate and that my puppy went poop as I was picking him up (?) That's not right and obviously false because I have pictures to prove it. He really did not attend to my puppy all day and could not admit that he didn't The poop was obviously not fresh. It was old poop and it had been inside his crate for hours and my poor puppy was sadly sitting in it. Please note: Puppy suffered stress and mistreatment. For how long and which days? I don't know. The pictures are upsetting and obvious. It is pet abuse when a puppy is left in his crate all day long sitting in his own feces. Also note: This Company does not have an up to date business license. Please beware of taking your puppy to this establishment! read more

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Joe has been walking my dog for about 6 months. He is super helpful in that he picks her up from my home directly and drops her off, even if I am not home. I can tell that he keeps her active because she is always exhausted when she gets home. I love receiving photos of her on the beach with the other cute pups he walks. And because Joe is local, I often see him walking pups around Sant Monica and have bumped into him a few times down by the beach. read more

We love joe! I've been taking my lovely Pomeranian (Louis) to Joe for over a year for daycare and to board when I go out of town sometime for couple days. He has the best time and I know he is safe and in good hands when I drop his off. Joe is very friendly, helpful, and always welcoming. The facilities is great - nice and clean, the play area is massive, and the individual room for boarding are spacious, and he loves dogs and my puppy loves him too. He has a ton of options to spoil your pup and always have fun activities going on. Thank you Joe. Highly recommend for receiving a good service for our lovely dogs. read more

Joe is incredible at what he does! Every time I pick my 6 month old puppy up, he is happy and exhausted. Joe sends countless pictures of all of the beach walks and park time he spends with the dogs and I am so grateful to have found him. I could not give him a higher recommendation. read more

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Joe is the best. He loves dogs and it shows. When you leave your dog with him he sends you pictures and videos of how the day is going. The dogs are always happy. Joe takes the dogs on long walks and makes sure they are always well taken care of. I highly recommend Puppy Play time with Joe. You will not regret it. read more

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I could not ask for a better place for my pup to hang out while I'm at work. Joe is the best!! He takes the pups to the beach, long walks, all types of outings. Afterward when wrigley comes home he is always tired and happy. I feel safe leaving my pup with joe. I highly recommend this puppy play time!!! read more

Joe is amazing!! I had to find a place for my dog to go because everywhere I called was booked before thanksgiving and now I realize that was the biggest blessing! Joe is practically family now. My dog loved being at his house with other dogs. She didn't have to stay in a kennel at a vet or some other overpriced dog hotel. She slept in bed with joe, he sent me videos and photos of her lounging and playing everyday. I even had to extend my stay and he was so gracious about keeping her longer. He keeps the tv on a soothing Ibiza music channel for the dogs and changes the lights from red to blue at night to help them calm down and get ready for bed. He takes the dogs on walks around the beach and my dog now loves being on a leash for walks around my neighborhood and I couldn't get her to do that before. Great pricing too I couldn't recommend him enough! read more

Joe is the patron saint of dog boarding. Clean environment very dog friendly environment. He has his own dog and so your dog when it stays there will always have company. I feel confident comfortable when I leave Roxy there with Joe. She has companionship. And she gets some exercise. Joe provides full service Class A! read more

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It's with sadness and disappointment that I have to write this review of Joe. I had used his services a number of times over the past 2 years and have referred more than 6 clients to him. Since I had referred so many people to him, I feel a responsibility to those I referred and also to the community to report what I saw on June 13, 2019. At around 5:30 pm, one of my friends, who I referred to Joe, called asking me to do a welfare check on him. My friend had gone to pick up his dog and Joe could barely speak and was stumbling around. My friend had to call two other owners to pick up their dogs because Joe was in no state to watch over 5 dogs that evening. My friend's dog was only there for about 3 hours and Joe was not in this state when Mila was dropped off. The other two dogs did not have their collars and when he asked Joe to contact the owners, Joe incorrectly inputted his passcode into his phone so many times that he locked himself out. My friend's wife found one of the dogs in the bedroom closet and she subsequently released the dog from the closet. When I got to Joe's place at around 7 pm, I found him in a stupor, barely able to stand and hold himself up. He tried standing and knocked into the side table. I heard barking from the kitchen and found a small gray poodle stuffed inside the pantry. Mind you, the pantry was dark and small. It barely had any room for the dog to stand and was full of kitchen items. I tried speaking to Joe, but he was incoherent. He said he put the dog in the pantry because it ate its poop. There is no excuse for this behavior. Period. I let the small poodle out of the pantry and told Joe not to put it in the pantry again. There was no smell of alcohol on Joe but he was in no condition to be caring for 5 dogs that afternoon. He should have called the owners themselves to pick up their dogs if he wasn't able to care for them. My friends confronted Joe the following Monday and he was neither remorseful nor apologetic about the dogs in the pantry and the closet. He reasoned that the owners knew that the dogs were in the closet and pantry. I know that Joe has had issues with his landlord about the noise coming from barking dogs. But stuffing dogs into the closet and pantry is not a humane way of dealing with barking dogs. Joe was more worried about his reputation than in correcting his behavior. He asked my friends not to tell anyone about what they saw on June 16. And he had no recollection that five people made welfare checks on him that evening. I will never trust Joe with my beloved pup again. And I recommend that anyone still thinking of using his services to check that Joe is licensed with the city and ask for proof of insurance in case anything happens to your dogs. Also,​ keep a collar on your dog with phone numbers to ensure that you are reachable in case of emergencies. I know that this is Joe's livelihood and I spent many days thinking about the repercussions of this review prior to writing it. But given that he has continued to lie about what happened that evening, I felt that it was time for him to take responsibility for his actions. There were eight witnesses that Thursday evening. I hope that a few of them will write reviews to offer the community a full picture of what transpired. read more

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BEWARE!!! It's with a heavy heart I write this review. My dog died under Joes care. I had my dog at Vet 5 days before I brought to Joe for shots and a kidney test.He was in good health He was fine. weighed 13 lbs. Good Health. l left with Joe. 41/2 days later my dog was dead. When I picked him up he was passed out on grass and soaking wet. I immediately took to Vet where he died 10 min later. He weighed 10 lbs. he lost 3 lbs in 41/2 days!!Vet said he died of starvation and dehydration. Joe had 6 other dogs he was watching. Facts are the love of my life DIED under his care. SO, I DO NOT recommend Puppy Time!!! Also, Joe kept the $320.00 I paid him. I asked for a refund. Also, he said he would send pictures. He didn't until morning I picked him up. please DO NOT use Joe!!! He has denied any wrongdoing! read more

Joe is such a caring person and treats our dog Barney with such incredible care. His house and yard are immaculate and the location (North of Montana in Santa Monica) within a beautiful residential area, provides wonderful opportunities for your dog to walk with him. We have been so fortunate to have found Joe to look after our dog, particularly given we often have last minute travels. read more

Found Joe about a week before our trip and we couldn't have been happier with his services. He loves animals and took great care of our dog Remy. Joe sent photos of Remy to us and also Facetimed with us while we were on our trip. We could tell Remy was happy and comfortable with Joe which put us at great ease. Remy was happy and healthy when we picked him up. Joe is a cool guy and we would definitely use him again. THANKS JOE !!! ~Radovan, Jaide & Remy read more

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I met Joe this past summer when I was looking into apartments in Santa Monica. He was walking 8 dogs at once--I stopped to marvel at the fact that none of the leashes were tangled, and that all the dogs were happy and calm, tails wagging everywhere. Anyway, I took his card and have been using him ever since. I cannot even begin to explain how comforting it is to find a dog walker/sitter/teacher that I trust with a key to my house and to leave my puppy with. Mango (my furbaby) always leaves Joe's so happy and sleepy, which is amazing after a long day at work for me. He feeds her, walks her, provides the dogs free roam of his house and it mystifies me how they all manage to play and frolic without fighting or barking. I have now convinced my sister to bring her pup, Nala, (Mango's biological sibling) to Joe's and they both adore their play days in Santa Monica together. I really can tell a difference between the times where I have in the past used a walker or other pet app for Mango and how restless she is when I come home to find her all amped up and needing socializing. Joe sincerely cares about his clients and their animals, which is often a rare find in Los Angeles. I recently moved here from out of college for my new position and Joe made my life all the bit less stressful. For example, my first few days in my new apartment I locked myself out and my car got towed. Joe not only offered to help by driving me to the impounding lot, but also took care of Mango for a couple days, no questions asked, less anxiety for myself. He is so reliable with his phone and always sends texts, pictures, and videos on a daily basis. Now I give him a bag of Mango's food and a few toys so that if I am ever in a pinch I know she will be fed the right thing, which is something an app cannot provide to you. I would recommend Joe to anyone in the Los Angeles area. I live in Beverly Hills, my sister lives in West Hollywood, and I must say he is worth the drive to ensure your own furbabies are well taken care of! Also, he is very accommodating and will work with you regarding time of dropoff/pickup and is very flexible. Even if you don't live in Santa Monica, I urge you to give The Social Dog a try. read more

Joe is the absolute best with dogs and we have used him multiple times with no issues. He's very responsive and provides multiple updates throughout the day. He has a beautiful yard for the pups to play in and takes them on long walks to keep them active. I'd recommend Joe to anyone! read more

My dog sitter cancelled last minute and I had 45 minutes before I needed to leave for LAX so I dropped off my Yorkie at Puppy Play Time not knowing much about the place. Joe saved the day literally and took such great care of my dog. There are tons of puppies and younger dogs playing with each other and having fun, but I was a little worried because my Yorkie is super old (15 years) and keeps to herself. Joe made sure she was comfortable and had her own corner away from the youngsters! We were joking that the younger ones "respect her!" Seriously, he's great. Thank you so much Joe. read more

Joe is amazing, he takes are of dogs like their his own he will cook for your dog if requested. My Dog Boomer loved his stay he got to go on long walks. Lots and lots of play time, spent time a lot outside which is nice. Boomer made a girl friend he's pretty happy about that :) I am so so so so happy to find Joe. If your looking for a place for your dog while your gone. Chose Joe he's the best. And all so he keeps things super clean. read more

I found Joe on Yelp 6 months ago. Joe is the absolute best! Wouldn't trust my dog with anyone else. He's always available to pick up and drop off. Super flexible. I can trust my dog will be taken care of with the most love. His place is amazing. Doggy heaven! I highly highly recommend Puppy Playtime for anyone looking for dog sitting or boarding. So happy I have Joe now! read more

My pup cookie has been part of the puppy play time gang for a year now. Joe is super reliable, so great with all the dogs and cookie shows so much excitement when I mention hanging with his pals! I'm so happy that we found Puppy play time, it's been a consistently great experience read more

I have been using Joe about six months. I feel so blessed that I have found him. He is the consummate professional, loving caring and reliable which is exactly what you want when you need someone to take care of something that's so precious to you. I cannot recommend his services enough Sandee read more

I was hesitant to share a review on Joe because he is the best kept doggie secret ever. Such a cute yard for the dogs to play in....Joe just understands dogs and dedicated a whole area of his home to them so that they can run around/play/get tired. I have a very high energy breed dog that comes back exhausted everyday from daycare with joe. After multiple places I've tried he is truly the best. read more

Joe is absolutely THE BEST dog sitter & walker in Santa Monica. I only trust him to watch & care for my babies. I have two Maltese dogs, one is 2 & the other 1. They love spending time with him & get a lot of play time. He takes them for walks & has a great setting where they can run around and play with other dogs. His own dog is also as sweet as can be. Joe is punctual, responsive, & most importantly, my babies love him. He has watched them even on my long vacations & I am absolutely grateful. I have been leaving my dogs with him for over a year & highly recommend Puppy Play Time & Joe. read more

Joseph was great:friendly, caring,avalible on short notice and very reasonably priced.Thank you Joseph!

Joe is so gentle and understanding - he truly loves these animals. He goes above and beyond. Without a doubt the best and most affordable dog walker and trainer in Santa Monica. read more

Joe's the best! He is reliable and great with dogs. He is also great at socializing them and pet sitting while you are away. He has watched my dog Bella, multiple times. She enjoys her self every time and makes friends with the other dogs he walks. Joe has a great yard for the dogs to run and play in. I would highly recommend him. read more

I found Joe on Yelp and am glad I did. I can't recommend Joe's services enough. On multiple occasions I have found myself needing last second dog care and Joe is always available and willing to help. He is flexible and willing to accommodate my unpredictable schedule. And his care for the dogs is unmatched. This is proven by the excitement of my pup when we pull up for drop off. If you're looking for dog care--whether it be daycare or boarding--look no further. Joe is your guy. read more

I found Joe through Yelp. He loves my two dogs. Very reliable and reasonable price. I can call him anytime I have out of town work and he takes them everytime. Great solution. Highly recommend read more

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Joe is incredible and helped me in a pinch when I was out of the country and needed help finding a sitter for my dog while my mom went out of town. I contacted Joe through the Yelp messaging system to get a quote and he was the first to get back to me and was very attentive in our communications throughout the whole process. It was easy for my mom to drop my pup off with him and pick her up, and my mom told me my dog was very happy when she came to get her. I hope to use Joe again for trips that we have coming up soon! Thank you for all of your help!! read more

Joe is a wonderful dog walker and sitter. He responds back fast to any questions I have. When I leave for vacation he always sends me cute videos and pictures of my dog. When I pick up my dog he is always so happy. I would definitely refer my friends and family to him because he can give a lot of care to your dog that a pet hotel couldn't. read more

I can always count on Joe to care for my pup! His place is very dog friendly and my puppy really does seems to enjoy being there and playing/socializing with the other dogs :) There has never been a time when Joe has not taken my pup when I had a last minute work event, vacation or just need a day to myself. He is reliable, caring and responsive. I highly recommend using Joe's services! read more

Joe is the best dog sitter ever! My dog Roxy, who is always very anxious and afraid of leaving me is always happy and excited to go to joes and runs up to his house. He has a beautiful set up with a nice yard for the dogs to play. He also takes them on nice long walks down Montana and sends us photo updates of the dogs. Its hard to find someone to trust with our beloved dog, and we trust joe 100% read more

Joe is probably my favorite dog walker and sitter in town! He is very nice to my dogs and they are always happy. I hope more people are referred to Joe seeing as he is the best in town! His prices are also very practical. I would give him 6 stars if I could! read more

Having used Joe for over one year to walk/watch over my 65-pound, three-year old female standard poodle, I can say, without reservation, that I am completely satisfied with his services in all respects. He is pleasant to work with, flexible with times, has reasonable rates, well-maintained premises and is good with my dog, I am seventy-one , suffering from copd and diabetes, and live on the second floor. My dog benefits greatly from being with Joe four half-days per week. He comes for her, and brings her back. He can also keep her over-night, or several days should the need arise. She gets plenty of exercise, with Joe and his other "clients". And, importantly, he is easy to reach, vie mobile or internet. read more

When I moved to the area a couple of months ago I was dreading finding a new daycare for my fur baby, but luckily I found Joe on Yelp and so glad I did! Joe is very flexible and is always available to help out last minute. He has a cute little fenced yard for the pups to play/sunbathe in, and he invites them into his home as if they were his own. Joe is great with the dogs and you can tell he genuinely cares about them. I would recommend Joe to anyone in need of doggy daycare! read more

Joe is the Best! Trustworthy, kind, dependable and he absolutely loves dogs. Since the first time I left my dog with him I knew he was in great hands. Joe is the only person I will leave my dog with now. He takes the dogs on long walks, plays with them and takes the best care of them. The dogs love him. My dog is very particular about who he is affectionate with and my dog loves Joe. He truly loves what he does and it shows. So if you are looking for a dog walker/pet sitter I highly recommend Joe. read more

Puppy playtime is just the best! We first met Joe a few months ago when we were going out of town and needed to leave our pup somewhere where we could be confident she would be OK for several weeks at a time. Joe has been an absolute godsend - our dog loves going to his place! And we can be comfortable while we're away because he sends us videos everyday. I can't imagine leaving our dog anywhere else now. We will continue to use Joe's services for many years. For anyone that might be nervous about leaving their dogs with a dog sitter, I can give my strongest recommendation to use Joe rather than any of the other regular services around Santa Monica. read more

We have been using Puppy Play time Santa Monica for about 10 months now, and we couldn't be more thrilled with the care, love and play our puppy gets with Joe. Having a big playful golden retriever I needed to find someone who understood his needs, which we found at Puppy Play time. Our dog is always sad to leave the fun and excitement he receives when he stays here. If you love your dog as much as we do, I can ensure you that Joe will love and care for it just as much as you do, so you can relax and enjoy your holiday knowing your pup is happy, healthy and loving life. read more

Joe was extremely helpful with my 6 month old puppy Lia. I had called him very last minute and he politely explained his services/ policies with me. I was very impressed with his attitude along with the care he provided for Lia. My husband and I love Joe and would definitely recommend him for anybody even if you aren't local... trust me , the best puppy business around :) read more

Joe is the best dog sitter in LA, maybe even the whole west coast! Penelope has been going to puppy play time for almost 4 months and it's the most exciting part of her day. She literally jumps out of my car to run inside. The house is perfect for pups with lots of outdoor space for them to run around and I love getting all the updates and pictures throughout the day. She always comes home exhausted and sleeps like an angel. Thanks for taking such good care of her!! read more

Joe has been awesome! He has taken complete care of my little puppy and gone out of his ways to help me out! It's hard working a 9-5 job but I know that my puppy is in great hands. He has helped me train her and even offers to pick her up when I am unable to take her! I would recommend him to anyone who needs some extra help taking care of their pets! read more