3 hours into his first day of daycare, I got a call from the staff saying they found a quarter-sized wound on his stomach. No one had seen what happened to him but they confirmed it had not come from a dog scuffle of any kind, it was likely environmental. I was not immediately concerned. I've taken my dogs and family dogs to daycare for the last 15 years. I understand that when you play hard, sometimes you get hurt. But this was not like any injury I have ever seen on any of my other dogs who have been to daycare--even those who needed a few stitches. I will share a picture below, but after the vet shaved off the fur, it revealed a huge bruise and a round open wound that was about 1.5in. in diameter. After getting home with stitches and a bag of new drugs from the vet and seeing a charge for a full day of daycare from Vintage Dog Ranch, I called and asked if they could refund us for the day as we received a $664 vet charge for the injury he received in Vintage's care only 3 hours into the day. In response, they hesitantly gave me a 50% discount. In this entire experience, not one member of their staff apologized for what had happened or tried to rectify the situation to get me to come back since it was only my second time there. They very matter of fact said, "He got injured, we don't know what happened, let us know if you have any questions," and that was about it. On recommendation from my neighbor who has been taking her small dog there for years, I went to speak to one of their owners, Mike, in person. We spoke in a private back room where I expressed 3 concerns. One, that it was quite unsettling that my dog got such a bad injury from the environment in their yard that not a single person or camera witnessed (there are at least 10 staff members on property and no cameras). Two, that their staff did not seem to have any desire to rectify the situation to ensure my return to their business. And three, that they were hesitant to give me even half a day's refund, let alone the full refund I believe I deserved after my dog's traumatic experience and the expensive vet bill that followed. Throughout the time I spent explaining these concerns to Mike, I was met with extreme defensiveness. He interrupted me multiple times as I was speaking to interject his "expertise" or reasoning as to why what I was saying may not be right, with something along the lines of, "I'm not trying to stop you mid-sentence, but..." Some of his most concerning responses: "You feel this way because this is your dog." "I'm not trying to diminish your feelings, but I have thousands of dogs come through here every year and we have been doing this for 25 years. This level of injury has maybe happened 5 times in those 25 years." When I asked what they had discussed internally about the potential cause of his injury, "That's something we discuss internally and don't usually share, but I can share that with you if you want." When asked how long they leave their dogs completely unsupervised, he said, "I can't really tell you--is it 10 minutes, 20 minutes, an hour? It varies, I couldn't give you a straight answer." Instead of providing a solution or earnestly trying to make me feel safe enough to bring my dog back, he put the solution on me saying, "What is it that you were looking for when you came to talk to me today?" Though the owners did let me do a lap around the yard and eventually agreed to fix some things in the environment (though I have not heard from them in a month about these improvements), after hearing the way he spoke about our dog ("you feel this way because it's your dog"), constantly being interrupted, and listening to him diminish the incident down to a number in the thousands he's dealt with, we will not be coming back--and I encourage everyone to reconsider bringing their dog to Vintage Dog Ranch. The girls who work there are lovely, but this is just a business to the owners, Mike and Brian. Imagine if you took your kid to daycare, they got a deep wound that no one witnessed, and the owner couldn't tell you how it happened or how long your kid had been left unsupervised. I'm pretty sure all parents would agree with me in saying they would never be bringing their children back to that daycare. Think twice before choosing Vintage Dog Ranch. read more

Vintage Dog Ranch - Pet Boarding Near Me - Sonoma, California

We are forever grateful to Vintage for taking care of our sweet girls. First Tempest and now Brandi. We always know that our girl is having a great time, enjoying both her dog friends and her people friends. You know that it is a wonderful place when your dog knows what "you get to play with doggies" tomorrow means. When Brandi gets dropped off at Vintage she doesn't look back, she is full of anticipation of what her adventure will bring. Thanks to all of you for the love and support through the years. Highly, highly recommend Vintage. read more

I cannot find the words to express how much I love Vintage Dog Ranch and everyone who works there. My 5-year old Havanese, Tillie, has been going to Vintage since she was 2 1/2 months old. It is her second home. In the beginning, I had to travel a lot and I never worried that she was getting the best care. Everyone at Vintage--from Mike and Brian, Kimi and Alex and, everyone who for them, care about our dogs as if they were their own. It's so meaningful to have Vintage Dog Ranch in Sonoma. There are very few places that you can feel this good about taking the most precious member of your family. Tillie has celebrated all 5 birthdays at Vintage and I plan for her to celebrate many, many more to come. (See her last 5 birthday photos below taken at Vintage.) read more

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This is the only place I will take my little bully. The other people at VDR are so kind and take care of my little guy. He's so happy when I take him there for doggie day care. I've tried a few other places and one place was really unsanitary and another place had very poor people skills. read more

My dogs love to go and play. Very well run. They know their dogs and we are complete confident leaving our two there.

VDR is the absolute BEST! They are experts in all aspects of caring for dogs. They love what they do and I love what they do. I have the utmost confidence in Michael, Brian and their wonderful crew. I would highly recommend VDR to any dog owner who needs daycare or boarding. A company of integrity. read more

It's an Amazing Place ... a Paradise for dogs The all team is very professional and so friendly They are all well very organized We were amaze by the entire team the first day to introduce our Jack Russel You feel the Love here The facilities are beautiful We were lucky to find this Place! We absolutely love this place and our Figaro too A GEM read more

This is the best run doggie daycare and kennel facility, the team and owners there are amazing! We've had many of our dogs stay there over the past 10 years and the level of care, responsiveness, and service is all 5 stars PLUS! Thanks so much to the whole team there, we look forward to more great care and wish you the best in serving other pet owners too! read more

Brought my Frenchie, Lucy for orientation. Wasn't sure she would pass but she did great! She had a ball playing with other dogs and exploring the play areas. She will be back! read more

I don't often leave reviews on Yelp, but felt this was an essential call out. Vintage Kennel Club is my dog Tillie's "happy place." When we pull up, she goes crazy and cannot wait to be freed from her seat to go with whichever beloved staff member picks her up. She covers them with kisses, usually on their ears and her tail is wagging at the speed of sound. She cannot wait to see all her furry friends and pals. They play and play all day. Tillie gets bathed once a week and this keeps her long fur from getting matted. The best news is that when I board her, Tillie is never anxious or suspects my leaving. Because she is so at home here. Mike and Brian and the whole staff care so much about all the dogs. I brought Tillie here as a puppy and she has been very well-socialized and grown into the adorable, well-adjusted 1 1/2 year old she is today. I feel honored that Tillie has a home here. In truth, in my next life, I would love to be a "Vintage" dog, too. read more

vintage Dog Ranch is a great place for dogs to stay while their human friends go away. dogs play all day long. the care is very good and the staff are very caring and responsible. we highly recommend Vintage Dog Ranch read more

For 16 years Lily, our 16 yr. old Shih Tzu has been lovingly cared for at Vintage Kennel by Mike, Brian and their staff. When we turn the corner and drive down their street, Lily jumps up eagerly to look out the window...she can't wait to get there! It's been a second home for Lily, and Mike and Brian and their staff are like family to us. Please know that when you bring your pet to them, your dog will get heaven-sent care. We're blessed to have Vintage Kennel in our Valley! read more

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I've to say we are very dissatisfied with this kennel They not only decide that our beautiful French bulldog was not welcome anymore after staying with them a few times but also our sweet English retriever that was only a year old came back home beaten with a lots of scars Not sure how they decide which dog are welcome there but most definitely Archie was not care for it or watched He is the. Sweetheart and will never harm anything but definitely was harmed Will definitely not bring any of our pets there read more

Wonderful facility. Clean, large play yards, dogs are grouped by size age and demeanor. Knowledgeable and caring staff. They love your dog like their own. read more

We have been bringing our Corgi, Finn here since he was old enough to be there. He is 2 years old now and goes to "doggy spa" 2- 3x a week. The staff is awesome. They are all loving, caring, understanding, well trained and just the best!!! Each time we pick up Finn they let us know how his day was, who he payed with and that he should be tired that night! Mike and Brian, the owners are excellent business owners who are fair and caring for the animals. They take the time to communicate with us and guide us on anything we need regarding our dog. A++++ Thank you! Cynthia and Lew H. read more

We have been doing daytime daycare here for the last 9 months and have had a great experience. My dog was just a puppy when she started and has doggie "best friends" there in her play yard. She is always excited to get dropped off and happy to get picked up. We have not done a bath/grooming yet but plan to. She goes 2 days a week all day and has a blast. read more

We love, yet more importantly, Bella loves Vintage. She comes home happy, exhausted and wanting more! Thanks dearly. read more

They are amazing! So professional and kind! Maggie had an amazing experience! She was groomed perfectly. I have scheduled her next appointment for 6 weeks! read more

Vintage Dog Ranch - Pretty girl!! - Pet Boarding Near Me - Sonoma, California

I am beyond disappointed that I kept my dog at Vintage as long as I did. We had our pup bathed almost every week but when we went in for grooming they said he needed to be shaved down. As a new dog mom I went ahead and let them do it. He came home with hot spots and bleeding ears. I continued taking my pup for playtime and again when time for a hair cut they said he was matted and needed to be shaved. This time I said no way and they agreed to brush him each week to work the mats out. After about four weeks of them brushing him they again said he needed to be shaved down. I ended up taking him to Groomingdales where they said he was hardly matted at all, took an inch off and he has a darling new haircut. Susan flat out told me they could make three times as much bathing another dog than they could brushing my dog. We took our dog there for a year but he wasn't worth their time when they could make a quick buck on a short haired dogs bath. In addition to the problem with grooming I think being in the kennel for 12 hours alone is too much for any dog. No cameras or photos of our dog when he was there really made me scared. They were quite rude telling me I did not know what my dog needed thinking that 12 hours was too long. I know my dog likes to be with other people and pets. They saw my dog as $$$ and nothing else. I feel sad that I trusted them for a year even though my gut instinct was that the place was bad. My out of state sister can watch her dog play on line and someone is there all night with the pups. I asked Brian about this and he said he didn't because couples would argue about it. Our current dog sitter sends us videos of our dog every day. I am just happy I found a new place that Enzo adores and I know they care about him. read more

This place is amazing!!! My only qualm is that they aren't located any closer to me! I was actually working at another kennel when I had my dogs board here so my standards were pretty high. These guys surpassed my expectations at every level! I wanted my dogs close by for the weekend while I was getting married in wine country because that's just the kind of insanely protective pet parent that I am. I took my dogs in for the initial trial day of daycare and orientation (it was pretty early @ 9am, especially coming from the east bay but I love my dogs!) The place smelled good when I walked in!?!? I have NEVER been in any kind of dog business (pet store, kennel, vet, etc.) that smelled so fresh. The facilities were neat, clean, and organized and not just for a kennel-for any place in general-so impressive! The gentleman giving the tour answered all of my questions (I had many) and definitely put my anxieties to rest. What I liked: -Facility is super clean -The dogs are out all day except for a midday break in the afternoon and in the evening for bedtime. I really appreciate knowing exactly what I am paying for and the peace of mind that my dogs are not just going to be in a crate all day. -Small dogs and big dogs have their own separate yards so they are never in contact with one another. -There is a specific check-in and out time for their clients so there isn't chaos in the lobby during a "rush" -Very affordable rates! -They only have a manageable amount of dogs at their kennel at any given time so things run smoothly and dogs don't get forgotten. Some of My Concerns: -Office is closed on Sundays so you can't pick-up or drop-off your dog on those days which was an inconvenience for me. -They use squirt bottles to monitor dogs' behavior which I don't like because I believe in positive reinforcement ONLY. -Dogs sleep in separate crates so there is no sharing of crates for housemates (which my dogs are most used to) -I had to ask for my dogs' food leftovers which they said they typically don't give back (extra food that I had given the kennel for my dogs stay) -My dog who had been bathed didn't have that "clean dog smell" which made me suspicious but it may have been the soap they used. If my dogs ever need to board in wine country again then this is the place they will be going to! read more

We have been taking our pup here for a couple of years now. The staff is very friendly and welcoming, and they know their dogs. That's for sure. Our dog is always excited to be there when we drop him off, and he is nice and exhausted afterwards. He gets way more of his needed exercise playing with dogs all day than I could ever give him at home. read more

When I first got my dog, eleven years ago, I did extensive research on places for him to stay for day care and boarding (when I go on vacations.) I checked into all the pet boarding places in Napa and Sonoma. The only one that I would even consider leaving my dog with, is Vintage Kennel Club in Sonoma. My dog has been going to day care once a week since then and he boards there whenever I go on vacation. Vintage Kennel Club is wonderful and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a day care or boarding place for their dogs. The owners and staff are incredible; very friendly, professional and helpful. They really care about all the dogs and are all animal lovers. The dogs are grouped together (in huge play areas ) according to their personality and energy. The facility is big, beautiful and very clean. It is in the middle of acres of farmland, mountains and grapevines. The dogs have lots of room to play in the outdoor areas and the indoor crate areas (for nap times and overnight stays) are kept spotless. My dog LOVES going to Vintage Kennel Club. Every time we get close to VKC, he gets so excited, he jumps up and down on the car seat. When we arrive, he literally runs to the door! Again, I would recommend Vintage Kennel Club to anyone looking for a day care or boarding place for their dog! read more

The best place for dogs, staff is super friendly , knowledgeable and super professional people. I took my dog for first time and their report was better any childcare provides . Thank you so much for always taking care of our dogs. read more

I'm impressed with the level of professionalism that they bring to dog care, and when coupled with love and warm, that's about as good as it gets! read more

5 Stars for sure!! Wonderful staff, great location and terrific owners. They manage my aging dog very well and treat us all like family. Makes our life much easier having Vintage Kennel to help us travel worry free. read more

After 15 years or so of boarding my Briards Vintage is still my "go to" place for kenneling. The dogs are happy to go, and happy to come home. They tell me that they are treated like dogs and like it. read more

This place is as good as it gets. My dog loves Vintage Kennel Club, and so do I. It's a beautiful, well-maintained facility. Dogs are placed in groups that are appropriate to their size and age. The staff are friendly and kind. My dog goes there every week for doggie daycare. He has also stayed there overnight. He always come home happy and exhausted from a day of play with his peers. I absolutely recommend it. read more

We have taken our dog to Vintage Kennel Club for years, and spent a lot of money there. We had a booking for both of our dogs for a one month long stay starting in a few days, and just received the worst customer service we have ever encountered in the United States. The manager behaved incredibly rude towards us, and then cancelled our reservation. After asking for a clarification for this behavior and bad customer service towards good customers, and wanting to talk to one of the owners, I received the following response: The Management and owners have spoken about this. This decision has been made. There is nothing more to discuss. read more

We have been using the Vintage Kennel for quite a few years know. The staff is terrific and knowledgeable. We know our dog is well cared for and would not leave our golden retriever anywhere else. If your dog has special needs, medications or special food requirements, they can handle it. read more

Lots of space for the dogs to play, and there are even pools to swim in, which is especially nice during the summer. Your pup is guaranteed to come home dirty-- or not! VKC offers grooming services, so if you want a pooped out pup, who is clean and smells fresh when he returns to your loving arms, this is your one stop shop. Susan is always a delight to see in the morning and ever so helpful on the phone and in-person, and it's always a pleasure to hear what my pup has been up to by Alex, and the other folks at VKC. While our baby dog was boarding over the holidays they even shared a Thanksgiving meal with our little beast. Love love love VKC. read more

Vintage Kennel is an incredibly caring place to bring your pet. They are organized and thoughtful which allows you to seamlessly plan your trip and relax while you are away. We couldn't recommend it more. read more

What a great service they provide with their doggy daycare! My pup can scarcely wait to get out of the car when we pull up! I like the 'concierge ' service with someone coming to the car to take her in to the play area. There is nap time midday, and pools to play in. Play groups are arranged to suit your dog's personality and energy level. A perfect day for a dog, and I leave for my day knowing she is well taken care of and happy. read more

We have taking our dogs to the Vintage Kennel Club for several years. A few years ago we moved to San Francisco and to avoid the drive to the Sonoma Valley tried kennels closer to the City, but they simply did not match up to the incredible care and attention offered by the on-site owners (Mike and Brian) and staff at the Vintage Kennel Club. Finally because our dog began having a real problem with separation anxiety when we would board him at other kennels we returned to VKC and those problems all disappeared. If they did not have a breed and weight limit, I would stay there. read more

I think Vintage Kennel is the best around. If I am ever in a bind and need to take my dog somewhere for doggy day care then this is the place. Our dog always has a chance to run and have some fun while I am off doing whatever appt I need to take care of. They are the very best read more

I think I am a fan so far but I don't honestly feel that after one visit I can honestly say how good or bad it is....I need at least a few more visits to confidently give a review. I will say they seem very organized and friendly. I dropped my puppy off for the day....and they told me to take off the dogs collar. I had to ask a friend to pick him up and she didn't have a collar or leash with her thinking that I would have left that with him. My friend felt that it was a bit wierd not having the collar on....honestly they must have a reason to take the collar off ...but I have no idea why. I will go back and try them out again...so I had a positive experience...it was like a spa for dogs :) read more

This is the best place ever for doggy daycare and boarding. My dogs are always happy and exhausted when I pick them up. The owners are the nicest, most experienced dog people I've met and I also like the staff. Highly recommend them. read more

My dog, Luna, and I have been using Vintage Kennel Club for seven years. Luna goes to doggie daycare one day a week and has stayed there for all of our annual two week vacations. She enjoys a "spa day" twice a month for her bath and nails. One less thing I have to worry about and they do such a nice job. I'm so thankful that I have such a great place to take my dog. Where I know she is safe, happy and enjoying her time there. Thank you Brian & Michael and all your great staff for this wonderful service. read more

The owners of Vintage Kennel Club, Mike and Brian, are not only compassionate with all the animals, but are equally as knowledgible about all the dietary and grooming needs of your dog. My family boarded and groomed our German Shepherd with Brian and Mike for several years. When oour dog became sick, and the end was near, both of these men displayed a caring attitude that we will never forget. Simply put, Mike and Brian are the best, and their business is outstanding.... Chris read more

We feel so fortunate to have Vintage Kennel Club in our home town. Our dog absolutely loves going there and the staff is professional and first rate. We also appreciate that all dogs undergo an initial evaluation to ensure that they have adequate social skills and will get along OK before being invited to be a visitor at the kennel. This initial, orientation report card evaluates, among other things, the dog's play style, overall demeanor, ability to be crated, and so on. This report helps the staff to properly group your dog when he or she visits the kennel. read more

Gromit loves going to VKC for day care and boarding. She is very social and loves all of the play time she gets with dogs of similar size and energy. When we are dropping her off she is excited to go play, and she is always tired out when we pick her up. read more