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    The Animal Keeper

    4.5 (266 reviews)
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    Services - The Animal Keeper

    Dog boarding and training

    Dog daycare

    Dog walking

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    Bath and groom only

    Pet boarding

    Full grooming

    Pet haircut

    Pet sitting

    Private dog training

    Puppy socialization classes

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    Caitlin N.

    We have used The Animal Keeper for daycare and boarding for a few months now and we have had a wonderful experience each time! Our dog is always so well taken care of here and the staff is so friendly and welcoming. You can definitely trust that you are leaving your fur baby in the best hands possible! When we boarded our dog last week, we were even sent a photo update of how he was doing, which made us feel so reassured. We will continue to use The Animal Keeper as we believe they are the best!

    Jenna P.

    Overall I had a pretty good experience with the Animal Keeper in Poway. I requested a tour of the place and they were able to schedule one and gave me a rundown. They offer lots of different services for different kinds of dogs. My dog prefers to play with people than other dogs so we signed up for the solo play. I dropped off my pup and the transition in was done quickly. I had my pup here for 3 days and 2 nights. I had asked them in person and in my notes to send pictures and updates whenever they could. I didn't hear anything from them and I couldn't reach them until the last day when I called them. The person that answered the phone was able to send over a picture they took and let me know how he was doing so I felt relieved but it would've been nice if I was getting updates during his stay and if I could reach them before the day he was getting picked up. Besides this I would say that we had a good experience with them and I would have my pup stay here again if needed

    Alyssa G.

    Two weeks late but boy do these doggies still smell so good. Special thanks to Animal Keeper for accommodating our fur babies and adhering to their special requests. Highly recommended! Staff was very friendly and helpful. They even helped me bring them in and out of my car. Pricing was very reasonable and there was no "fine print" hidden charges. We will definitely be coming back!

    We LOVE The Animal Keeper!! My pup Kiko has been going to camp weekly and has been boarded there during our vacations for over 5 years (our previous dog Cinnamon who was blind went there for 8 years prior to Kiko). The staff is amazing and I always feel at ease knowing my pup is going to be well taken care of (he is a handful!). When we walk in I'm am always greeted with a smile (it might be because Kiko has 2 paws up on the front counter) but the staff is genuinely happy to see both me and my pup. When I pick him up it is the same except I have a happy (but tired) dog. Camp did its job. They also are amazing communicators. Sometimes I call them when I am on vacation to check on him. They always give a complete report. I highly recommend The Animal Keeper.

    Our dog on her best behavior thanks to Garrett!
    Frances M.

    We've boarded our 2 year old goldendoodle here and we've also had her come to day camp a few times. It's always been a pleasant experience, the facility is clean, and the staff is welcoming. After we had a baby late last year, it became apparent that our very doodley doodle, who was used to being an only child, needed something a little more structured. We purchased the 20 visit Dayschool punch card and had Garrett as our dog's trainer. Garrett has been so amazing and patient with our girl. We just can't say enough nice things about this experience. Our dog is 100x much more compliant and well behaved which gives me such peace of mind, especially with the new baby. Our dog loves Garrett so much and is so excited everytime we pull up to the parking lot. She is on the more anxious side so this says a lot! Garrett has been wonderful with us humans too. He was great at communicating with us, was always professional, and was very reliable. We also appreciated how flexible he was with our irregular schedule. We're so sad our training has come to an end, but so happy with the final result!

    Friendly staff who makes our sweet girl Layla feel welcome and at home. During the overnight stays we feel she has a good experience since she is excited to go when we drop her off. We like the options they offer also to either have playtime with other dogs or not. Layla would rather be around humans than other dogs so we have that option to add to her care evey day. Very convenient place for overnight stays or daycare.

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    Hi! Are small and large dogs separated in different play areas?

    Yes they are!

    Does my dog need to be neutered in order to attend daycare or to be boarded?

    Hi Angela! Your pup does not need to be neutered in order to be boarded or attend our private daycare. However, if he would like to participate in the group play with other pups, he does need to be neutered. We hope to see you & your pup in soon!

    What time do you open in the morning for drop off?

    Hi Jean, thanks for asking! Monday - Friday we open at 7 am for drop off and Saturday & Sunday we open at 8 am for drop off. We hope to see you soon!

    What are grooming charges?

    Hi Anagha, Our dog grooming charges vary depending on: service, breed, size, coat type, coat condition, skin condition, if matting/knots are present and their severity, if… Read more

    Is there an on-site Veterinarian for routine vacc.(Bordetella)? Is there a price list I can see on your website?

    Hi Hannah, Thank you for your question. The only vaccine we administer is the intra-nasal… Read more

    Do you accept reactive dogs for daycare?

    Hi Jasmine, Thank you for your question. It depends on what your dog is reactive to. If your dog is reactive to other dogs (whether it's all dogs or certain kinds) we do… Read more

    How are naps taken during doggie daycare? Are dogs kept in crates?

    Sally thanks for your question. We have a pretty large play area so there are shaded areas where dogs can rest. We do not crate dogs in the yard to rest.

    I'm trying to contact the Poway office but the number is disconnected. Is there another number to call?

    858 748 9676

    How much is this a day?

    Jennifer, A day of daycare at our Poway location $32 and a half day is $19 which consist of 4 hours or less. A night of Boarding cost $37. I hope this answers your questions.… Read more

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    We have been using the Poway Animal Keeper to board our cat, Gracie, for several years, and we have always been pleased with their service.

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    Laura is amazing! My puppy is knocked out every time she comes home from playing so hard. Everyone…read moreis always so friendly and ice when they bring her out. I love bringing my dog here

    NEVER again will I bring my dog here. The lack of communication is pathetic. They do not answer…read moreemails, never answered my VM to confirm the boarding booking that I made. I finally texted after waiting a day for a return call. The excuse was that she was having phone difficulties!!! Don't believe that one! When I did call, after leaving 2 emails, Laura answered. She told me that my dog did not need to come for an evaluation which I thought was odd as most boarding facilities require that to make sure your dog gets along with others. Was told that she would contact me a few days before hand and never did, that's when I started calling, and texting. Upon arrival as a first time customer their was no direction as to how to even enter the facility. So here I am in the drive way texting again to let them know I'm here. A young girl came out, barely spoke to me, told her it was my first time and could I see where he will be sleeping. She had to go ask! Another person comes out and lets me in. He shows me the crates and I was so disappointed. Crates lined up along a dark filthy room. Smelled, dirty, dog hair everywhere! I should of left but I was in a bind as we were leaving first thing in the am and I had no backup! A week later I picked him up and again texting to let them know I was there. My dog came home filthy, smelled and half of his food was still in his container which obviously was left outside as it was covered in dirt. Your website and other reviews say that you send pictures throughout their visit, I received nothing! I also feel that as a first time customer that the owner would at least greet me at some point. Very poor business etiquette

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    Y'all know this girl travels quite a bit with Chun. P. Our past couple trips our pup Penny was…read morewalked by the amazing David at Deluxe Dog Concierge. But David recently changed careers (he's a dashing finance man now) but he wholeheartedly recommended Grandma Dee, who actually walks his dogs for him now that he's switched careers. A former scrappy street dog, Penny is pretty leery of who she allows in her inner circle. But Grandma Dee came over for an initial consultation (free!) and Penny was smitten with her immediately. Chun P. and I were gone for two weeks and we were so glad that we didn't have to worry about Penny at all! Grandma Dee came by every day (even dealing with my somewhat difficult Grandmother!) and walked Miss Penny. Miss Penny is frightened of strangers, loud noises, skateboarders, fire trucks, fedex trucks, UPS trucks, mail carriers, old ladies with shopping bags, men with beards, old men with shopping bags, other dogs, children, cats, cyclists, and loves to eat slow lizards and knock over trashcans just to see what tasty morsels are inside during walks. And this is AFTER we've had Penny enrolled in months of 1x1 training classes! (And it's a huge improvement!) Walking her is no easy task! Grandma Dee was able to walk Miss Penny despite all Miss Penny's peccadilloes! We are very grateful we could trust her with our pup and will definitely be requesting her service again.

    We've been using Grandma Dee's, and her sitter Melanie, for several months now. We have a 15 year…read moreold miniature schnauzer who is getting on in age. She's a sweet old dog and we love her. I couldn't ask for better care and attention. Grandma Dee and Melanie are just terrific. We get a text message after every visit letting us know how our dog is doing. Very comforting. I highly recommend Grandma Dee's.

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    TERRIBLY RUN. Cant go see the facilities (to see if its a good fit for your dogs) unless you bring…read moreyour dogs too -because they want to assess your dogs. No need to asses our dogs until we are clear we want them to stay there, right? It's a "requirement" that we all know the boss can easily accomodate. We let them know with our 4 large breed dogs it was a lot on ourselves AND the dogs to have to bring them in just for that (if it wasnt a good fit). They didnt care. Just sent another business to go to if I wanted a "phone consult" which was unusual(&manipulative :/) because we never discussed phone consults..all we wanted was to come take a peak at their facilities. It was the male who's voice is on their answering machine whom we communicated with. I think his name was Dan? Aweful & too bad;).

    If you're like me and went down the rabbit hole of researching board and trains because of all the…read moreinternet horror stories, read this!! I am truly amazed and so grateful for Don, Gabe, and the team at Crafty Canine Club. They have a ton of certified experience and have done fantastic behavioral modification work with my French Bulldog (and myself) in their board and train programs. I have learned to be a better leader for my dog and how to keep him mentally balanced so he's at his best. The structure of the training programs and regular boarding at CCC are solid and well planned so our furry family can learn and have fun in a safe environment while in the care of strong leadership. A bonus in my particular case; CCC techniques are aligned with what is recommended by my board certified vet behaviorist and was covered by my pet insurance. CCC communicates with me openly and regularly before, during, and after any bookings and will send photos and videos of the fun which helped ease my thoughts in the beginning. Now, I will only use CCC for care and follow up training for my boy. I believe they truly care about him and our relationship. A very small investment for huge lifelong returns you won't regret!

    The Animal Keeper - pet_sitting - Updated July 2026

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