Rover is a god send - I am so grateful for them and their excellent care. They handle my anxious…read morepup so well and he loves going to "school" as we call it at home. They take great care of him and often have fun activities or goodies for the pups. Michael in particular is an shining light. I love interacting with him and he really takes the time to work with the dogs there. My pup is always excited to see all who work there which is very telling. I love hearing funny stories about his antics when he's there. He's very energetic and a bit of a prankster so he definitely gives a crew a run for their money! Thank you guys for being such a great resource and relief in our lives!

I really wanted this to be a great fit. Having a daycare within walking distance of my office…read moreseemed like the perfect solution for my 6-month-old puppy, Theo, to socialize while I worked nearby. Theo completed a temperament evaluation a few weeks before his first half-day visit. When I arrived to pick him up after the initial evaluation (they require a full 9-5p day for evals). I could hear him barking continuously from the parking lot. I waited for approximately 15 minutes to see if he would settle, but he did not. When he was brought out to me, he immediately hid behind my legs. I told myself it was probably first-day nerves, but it left me uneasy. On the day of his first daycare visit, Theo was noticeably hesitant to enter the building. This stood out because he is typically very social, curious, and eager to meet people and dogs. For context, Theo had been professionally bathed and groomed just three days earlier, so he arrived clean and well cared for. When I picked him up after approximately five hours, he rushed toward me. I asked how much time he had spent playing and was told about 90 minutes. I then asked whether that meant he had spent roughly three and a half hours confined. I did not receive a clear answer. What concerned me more was his behavior afterward. On our walk back to my office, he stayed directly behind me the entire time. Normally, he wants to sniff everything, greet strangers, and investigate every leaf that blows by. This was very out of character. I also asked whether he had slept while he was being housed and was told that he had. Once we returned to my office, he immediately fell asleep under my desk. Within a few minutes, I noticed a strong odor of dog urine coming from his coat. Theo has been fully potty trained for months and had just been groomed days earlier. On my way home, I stopped back to ask why he smelled so strongly of urine. The staff member at the front desk appeared confused and dismissed my concern, saying no dogs peed on him. I then offered to have him come outside and smell Theo for himself because the odor was that noticeable. I was not given an explanation for how this happened, whether Theo had been placed in an unsanitary area, or whether the suite he was housed in had been properly cleaned beforehand. I was simply told that he had been staying in one of the "larger suites." When I dropped him off I asked them not to put him in a "tiny crate", they said they put him in a large crate, not a large room. My biggest concern is the apparent lack of communication and sanitation. Accidents happen, especially in environments with many dogs. However, if a dog leaves smelling strongly of urine after only a few hours, I would expect staff to acknowledge it, explain what happened, and address the issue professionally. I also observed a large number of crates on-site, including smaller crates stacked on top of one another. Maybe a few dozen total. Based on my experience, I will not be returning. I cannot speak to other dogs' experiences, but the combination of my puppy's unusual behavior afterward, the strong urine odor, and the lack of clear communication left me with serious concerns about the level of care and cleanliness provided. Both times.

Planning my first trip away from my dog made me a bit nervous (and cautious) about where to leave…read moreher. She is still a puppy and I have only had her for 2 months. I found LA dog posse online and, after speaking with Amanda over email, I knew that it was the right place. She was very helpful and accommodating throughout the whole process, not to mention affordable. Other places I researched tried to nickel and dime me for every little thing (holiday weekend, strict pick up and drop off times, etc.) When I came to drop off my dog Olive, Amanda welcomed her and introduced her to her own 2 dogs, one at a time. She sent me pictures and video updates of Olive, playing happily with her dogs in the backyard. When I picked up Olive, she was playful and in good spirits. I knew she had gotten plenty of exercise, which she needs with all that energy. This is such a better alternative than the kennels or other boarding places. Even the best ones still leave your dog in a kennel for 95% of the day. I am so glad I went with LA dog posse instead!

LA Dog Posse is amazing!!!!…read more Amanda took care of my pup Cosimo while I was away for work for a whole week. Not only was he 5 months old and full of energy and separation anxiety (not an easy guy to watch!), but he also had just gotten a bad rash from an allergic reaction right before I went away. Amanda had no problem giving him his meds. She offered to give him a little Benadryll and switched him over to grain-free food to help ease his itching (with my permission, of course). She even gave him an oatmeal bath! My return flight arrived late in the evening, and Amanda dropped him off at my house so he would be there when I got home. Knowing that Cosi was in such loving and attentive hands made me feel so much better about being away from him. Amanda sent me lots of detailed updates about how he was doing, as well as photos. He was in great shape when I returned-- his itching was almost gone, and he was a happy and healthy little guy. She has a big backyard for the pups to play in and the dogs sleep in her house with her. Cosi clearly had a lot of fun and playtime. I'm so grateful for the wonderful care he received and would recommend Amanda 100%.

My best friend and family member has a service dog named Cookie, and she is absolutely everything…read moreto her. Because they are together all the time, it can be hard for her to truly relax or enjoy herself when she has to go somewhere Cookie can't come along. Knowing Cookie is happy, safe, and loved while she's away means the world to her. We have been using Spoiled Pooch for over two years now, and we truly could not recommend them more. They are professional, incredibly communicative, reliable, and so caring. Cookie gets genuinely excited when she sees the girls who take care of her, which says everything. The same two girls have been taking care of Cookie for more than two years now, and I think that really says a lot about the company. It's so nice to see such a low turnover rate with pet sitters because it shows that the people working there are happy with what they do and happy with the company they work for. Heather and Bianca and Jeanetta are amazing. Not only do we trust them completely with Cookie's safety and well-being, but we also trust them in our home and with the security of our home. That level of trust is rare to find. We honestly wouldn't trust Cookie with anyone else.

This service was great. Heather who watched our dogs was always on time, sent us pics and kept us…read moreupdated on what she was doing with the dogs. I give her 5 stars. Jenetta the owner was really great with communication and keeping us in the loop for everything. Highly recommend the spoiled pooch if u want your pet well taken care of

I walk by this place often, and almost every time I hear dogs crying or whining inside. It's really…read moreconcerning and heartbreaking to hear. I don't know what is happening behind the scenes, so I can't make any claims, but I hope the owners take better care of the animals and that the appropriate authorities ensure their well-being. If you're an animal lover, I encourage you to pay attention and make your own observations.

Glen and Armando are great! It was the first time using their services for my pup. I called and had…read morea few questions and spoke directly with Glen. He was friendly and answered all of my questions. I emailed to make my reservation and sent over my pup's vaccination records. Pick up and drop off was a breeze. I appreciated how there is a lot of outdoor space for the dogs to play and run around. And the dogs are brought indoors to sleep. Armando was very accommodating with my dog's food as he has a sensitive tummy. My dog enjoyed his stay very much. It's very close to LAX and the rates are extremely reasonable. We'll be back! Thank you Glen and Armando!

I was referred to K9 Vacay LA from someone a friend who raved about her pup's transformation. I had…read morean 11-month-old pup who had some pretty bad pulling and barking habits! I was starting to DREAD our walks because he lunged at everything and everyone and literally didn't care if he choked himself out from pulling so hard. I did the one-week board and train with Veronica (K9 Vacay LA owner) and I was SO IMPRESSED with the absolute turnaround from my pup! I knew it wasn't going to be a one and done training, but wow, he's an entirely upgraded dog. He now gets boarded with her when I travel or have to work crazy days. He loves her, the other pups she has, and always come back home with a refresher training! I couldn't ask for more! Highly recommend training and boarding for your babies!

I have a 1 year old cocker spaniel(Peach), I asked to be potty trained. K9 promised that once my…read moredog went through the week bootcamp she would be returned potty trained. Not only was my dog not potty trained, she was worse than before I took her to them. She was not using it on the pads anymore and she came back not listening and a behavioral issue was not something I ever had with her. They provided a schedule that we followed down to the word. Veronica (the owner) promised me two follow up visits. I received one where she scheduled an appointment to meet up and never showed. She never called or mentioned anything, I had to reach out to her for an update. She asked if she could reschedule and that day and time came with no update from Veronica. I reached out to her once more and she asked to reschedule again. I only received one visit and she scheduled another for two weeks later. As you can probably guess, the two weeks came and went with no follow up or update from her. This service was over $400 and our family got nothing to show for it but a couple of tips that you can find from Youtube. I asked for a refund and she told me that she would not offer one because her portion of the agreement was fulfilled. She said she taught my dog how to go potty outside.... I will be seeking legal assistance. A Very Very Horrible experience.

We all know accidents happen and dogs are like children in that they get hurt by simply playing…read morewith one another. The question is, if something were to happen to your beloved dog - or in my case, fur-child - would you trust that Howie's aka Tony Morales would do the right thing? Long story short, we moved from NYC to LA (during the height of the pandemic). While I was diligent to do my research I found Howie's enrollment/temperament test to be similar to other daycares we've been to, so I knew my pup would pass with flying colors. Upon arriving to the facility, sure, the facility where the dogs actually stay can use an update/freshness, but still, I wanted to give them a chance as small business owners. You know when they say listen to your gut? I should have! I waited upfront until the end of the "test" and then Tony called me back to check him out. I was surprised that my dog was not running around playing actually, none of the dogs were. They were all crowding around a corner and when I looked over the fence, my pup was up against the fence looking at me like "get me out of here". But still I was like, well we just got off a plane (literally) and it's an all new environment. Next day, Tony picks up my pup from the hotel in a shabby van with old rusted crates, again, another flag. Later that day, I called to check in on my pup and Tony reassured me he was doing great and was being given a few timeouts to rest which I was relieved to hear. At the end of the day, which was at closing, I went to pick up my pup and make a reservation for the next two days. When my pup came out from back he was excited to see me but we all notice a large glob of shiny slobber on his head...so we thought. Tony even apologized for not cleaning him up and I was like, it's ok, they are dogs, they get dirty. I go to pet him on the head and my pup winces and doges my hand...weird. Once I get him back to the hotel, we both eat and settle down on the sofa to relax. While I start to wipe him down that's when I notice it. The glob of slobber was actually a glob of blood. He had a large gash on this head where the hairs were embedded into the wound. I quickly ran to CVS to get a first aid kit and clean up the wound. I also called and texted Tony to alert him. Tony texted and called the next day to apologized and he assured me that this rarely happens but that he would take responsibility and directed me to the closes vet in the area. I asked him how did no one see that my dog had been injured?? Aren't you watching the dogs at all times?? He said, you can watch dogs all day and they still get hurt....but no they don't watch them the entire time...WHAT? This is where I made the mistake not to check/ask how they supervise the dogs in their care. What comes next is texts and phone calls over the course of the last few months...this happened in November 2020 and it's now April 2021 and still Tony has been dodging my emails/phone calls and NOT taking responsibility...as he said he would or as he put it "he wasn't going to f**k me over". The first excuse was that his daughter had been beaten up and was in the hospital. He said that his problem was way more important than my problem so I would have to wait. Ok fine. I extended my sympathy, and I would follow up again. After a few more calls/emails, a few weeks later he said there was a check waiting in his office for 100$ bucks. I reminded him that I sent the vet bill and it was for 201. He said, oh send me the bill again and I'll mail you the check. More weeks go by and no check. I call him again. I email again, and text him again. Nothing. In March, I sent the final email saying please pay the vet bill or I would follow up with legal action. He finally returns my email and says that the vet bill doesn't look right and that he would call the vet and have the vet provide the right bill...uhm sorry what? I called the vet and they assured me that they would not and could not share private medical/personal information like that. Did I mention I literally forwarded the email from the Vet's office with the bill.... So here we are months later, and nothing. I know it's cliché to say it's not about the money, and it's not. It was about Tony doing the right thing. So I say again, if something were to happen to your dog would you trust that Tony would do the right thing? Would you take a chance that your family pet/ a member of your family, would be safe here? Or do you get what I got? An injured pet that now winces anytime you pet his head....so what did really happen to my pup? Was he hit? Is the facility even safe? So caution...

The old reviews here are ridiculous. Howie's is a fantastic doggy daycare. After my doggo "failed"…read morethe temperament tests at two other daycares because she "kept trying to play with dogs who didn't want to play", we went to Howie's. Having much more reasonable standards, they admitted her. I was a bit nervous about her first day and half-expecting her to get kicked out for being troublesome..but no! My dog fit in perfectly at Howie's and made friends right away. Just by being around the other dogs, she is able to learn how to socialize better--and this is what my dog always needed! Previously, she kept getting kicked out of daycares but truthfully she just needed more daycare experience to mature. Thanks to Howie's, she was given that experience and is now growing into a polite and friendly angel. Please give Howie's a shot. Especially if you've tried other daycares in the South Bay and didn't care for how they take themselves a little too seriously. I hope one day they set up a couple cameras with streams for us to watch the doggos play!

I can't recommend this place enough! We moved from another state to LA a couple of months back, and…read morewere eager to find a dog daycare place for our 5yo yorkie. He is a well socialized pup, greatly missing his trainer and dog friends. We brought him to this place, just based on reviews. Such a great decision!!! We are so thankful for Olga and co for making our adjustment to a new place smooth! My dog was nervous (and I was 100x more nervous!!!) of a new place and overall experiences, but he adapted nicely and smoothly to 5 star doggy Inn! We boarded him over the Christmas holidays and loved getting video updates on Facebook and knowing he was well taken cared of!! So, to specifics: daycare is open every day, including weekends, which allows us to run errands and have some human alone time too! We also tried the grooming services - excellent and smooth. An amazing investment all around; dog is happy, dog parents (yup, helicopter dog parents included) happy and an amazing addition to our puppy family. No reservations needed; after a first assessment, just walk in. Thank you Olga for taking such a good care of our precious one

Easy and simple to get my pups approved. Scheduling was easy. Pups were happy and well taken care…read moreof. Great place for doggy care.

Christine is amazing! My dogs enjoyed going to Heart and Soul K9 and socializing with other dogs.read more

My dogs love being able to play with other dogs. We go for…read moredaycare and boarding. Outdoors all day. Christina is amazing.