I have had many dogs both in California and out of state and have boarded them in several boarding…read morefacilities. This is absolutely the best place for your dog. The level of care and individual attention is above and beyond anywhere else I have experienced with my dogs. The facility is clean with lots of opportunity for dogs to have play time with other dogs as well as supervised individual outside time. There are professional trainers and training available for your puppy or dog if you would like that option. The entire staff is exceptional in their communication and willingness to help in any way they can. All in all for anyone who really cares about the well being of their dog while away this is the best place for them as well as ones own comfort level leaving them at a boarding facility. Therefore, I can not recommend Margale enough !

We recently had to make the heartbreaking decision to rehome our beloved dog, Buster--a black and…read moretan hound born in 2021. After being in four different homes and going through multiple traumatic experiences with unleashed dogs, Buster needed a safe, stable environment and more specialized care than we could give. He also has food sensitivities and does best on a healthier, less processed diet. We've used Margale Pet Resort before for boarding and always had an amazing experience. Their team is incredibly professional, loving, and attentive. So when we needed help with Buster, we turned to them without hesitation--and they went above and beyond. Margale took him in, committed to getting him healthy, and will eventually find him a forever home where he can truly thrive. Margale is more than just a pet resort--they're true animal advocates. They care deeply about every dog they work with and treat them like family. We're so grateful for the compassion, expertise, and love they've shown Buster. If you're looking for a place that treats your dog with the same care you would, Margale is the place to go. We can't recommend them highly enough.

We had a wonderful experience at Kindred Spirits Canine Education Center. Tanner made so much…read moreprogress over the six weeks of training, and we are so grateful for the support and guidance we received. Kate was an invaluable asset throughout the program. She gave clear examples, helped us understand the challenges that came up, and always approached training with such positivity and patience. She made it easy to ease into the process by providing supplemental reading and exercises that gave us the fundamental tools we needed to keep building Tanner's training at home. Every class was truly a joy. I loved watching the other dogs and owners succeed, and it was so encouraging to see major progress from each dog and their family. Tanner will absolutely be continuing his training with Kate. Karin was also such a pleasure to have in class, and we loved the adorable photos she took of all the pups. Everyone we met at Kindred Spirits was kind, understanding, and patient. Their ability to problem-solve, adjust, and customize each dog's training based on where they were at was incredible. We cannot recommend Kindred Spirits enough!

We had a great experience with the Basic Training for our puppy. Kate does an amazing job as an…read moreinstructor. She explains the how and why behind dog training so that you understand why your dog might be having trouble with specific behaviors. In these classes, you are taught how to train your dogs which seems to be pretty effective when your bring them home. Looking forward to taking another class to hone in our puppy's skills!

We found All 4 Paws through a review on Nextdoor app and reached out to Alec & Krista via their…read morecontact form linked on IG. We got a text from them the next business day & scheduled a meet. We had been looking for a sitter/walker to handle our 2 high energy babies on the days I have to stay downtown all day. Our dogs met Alec and they were very happy. We felt comfortable allowing him in our home and to walk our pups. Our dogs do pull & take a while to settle, especially after being inside for a while, so we didn't want just anyone handling them. He provided photos and videos & great communication as to what happened and what they did during their time with him. We will be using them for all our doggy walk needs when mom is at work & they need a break. So happy to have found them!

Krista and Alec have been walking or running with our 2 dogs for over 6 months now and the thing I…read morevalue most about them is how RELIABLE and TRUSTWORTHY they are! I can feel confident that my two golden retrievers are in good hands when I am at work or on a trip. They care so much about each person and each pet and the quality of their service is far beyond what others offer. My dogs love the physical exercise but also the mental stimulation with playing games and learning tricks for treats! I highly recommend All 4 Paws Pet Concierge!

Thank you Graham and staff at Pacific Pet Resort!!! I sent out an inquiry on Saturday morning for…read morepet boarding near Oceanside for my dog while we were evacuated from our home in Thousand Oaks. Figuring we needed to get away from the smoke, we decided to drive out towards San Diego until the evacuation orders were lifted for our area. The owner, Graham called me to offer boarding for the next two nights at no charge to help us due to the fire. When we brought Sunny in that afternoon, they had already called our vet to verify his vaccinations and he was quickly checked in. The lady who checked him in advised that they would bathe him as well free of charge. I picked him up two days later and he was very happy to go home but we could tell he was well adjusted and well cared for. Thanks again!

Thank you for making Buckley's first overnight anywhere stress free and easy! We rescued him not…read morelong ago from a horrific situation, and he had not been away from us. He seemed happy and well adjusted when we picked him up on Sunday. Jenna, thank you for making registration swift, and answering all my questions! He smelled great too from his exit bath! All the staff was helpful and I could tell they really liked the dogs and their job. We will definitely be back!

I was disappointed by my experience at the beginning obedience class. This review is only for the…read morefirst class because I decided to drop it. I found the instructor to be disorganized. He was friendly and patient, but with only an hour for each class, efficiency is important. The way he presented the material was an attempt to be interactive and interesting, but I would have preferred if he just told us his points instead of asking, "Has anyone heard of this trainer?" He spent too much time talking about his experiences at obedience competitions and how great his dog was. True his dog was an awesome role model, but we're here to get ours on the road of obedience. This first part may have been my impatience to get to the nitty gritty, but my disappointment continued when it came to the actual training. He would show us what to do with his already well-trained dog, then the class broke up to try it ourselves. We did it several times, and not once did he stop by to see if we were doing it correctly. There were one or two return customers in the class, and I thought he spent too much time hob-nobbing with them out of familiarity. I looked around and saw one other dog having a lot of problems (too excited) and I didn't see the trainer help them at all. We got our dog to sit on cue, but he kept climbing up onto our leg for more treats between sits, and no one came over to show us how to address it. A good instructor, no matter what the class, will go around to ensure students are doing it right. If all he's going to do is demonstrate his technique and then go talk to friends, I may as well save my money and watch YouTube videos. In fact, that's exactly what I'm going to do. I actually found a wonderful series by a user named "kikopup". Excellent tutorials using actual dogs who need training. Final note: If you attend the class during late fall or winter, dress really warmly. Classes are outside in the cold.

We were soo happy to have training advice from Rick! He came to our home and worked 1 on 1 with us…read moreand our 70lb 'puppy' Clyde who was stubborn, headstrong, and afraid of everything including his own shadow! We learned valuable techniques to make Clyde feel comfortable enough to go for a car ride and even taught him to stay in our front unfenced yard. His knowledge of dogs behavior and how they think is amazing!! Looking forward to another lesson soon. I would highly recommend Rick to anyone who is looking for training and dog advice :)

Pickles is an anxious pup who can't go to a brick and mortar groomer. While she doesn't love…read moregetting groomed, she still loves Josh and trusts him. She always comes back looking gorgeous and the cuts grow out really well. I highly recommend this small, locally owned business.

Super nice groomer who was punctual, respectful, and very kind to my dogs. One of my dogs can be…read morenervous around new people, especially Men, but this guy (I think his name was John?) was able to handle my dog and wash him with little issue.

John is the real deal! He's authentic and within a quick phone call you'll understand his list for…read moreanimals. He's spending his retirement volunteering and caring for the best citizens in our society sometimes... Pets

John has been absolutely wonderful with my dogs. He is always communicative, punctual, and updates…read moreme consistently regarding my dogs walks and well beings. He has taken time to get to know my dogs and build a relationship with both of them! Highly reliable, highly recommend!

Adopted our pup at the Oceanside location! Amazing and Friendly service, excellent recommendations…read moreand everyone was so kind. We adopted a 4 month old terrier in January 2026 who is thriving!

Terrible Experience! I assumed care of a almost 3 yr old chihuahua that had been neglected,…read moremalnourished and un trained. He bite me- of course he has been abused and here I was another person he didn't know, He was humping my dog (yes he is neutered) and I tried to stop this. The bite has healed. I reached out to them because I have 2 older dogs and this little guy was not right for our home, he is young with lots of energy. SD chihuahua rescue would take him because of the bite. After talking with a counselor their recommendation was "Humane Euthanasia" OMG!!! I was appalled!! they did not even meet this dog, the recommendation came from my phone call with them! what kind of organization is this! I will no longer provide any finical or word of mouth support to SD Humane