Rachel was an amazing puppy training instructor! She provided excellent tips, practical guidance, and clear explanations that were easy to follow. She was very knowledgeable and always willing to answer any questions. We learned so much and saw real progress with our puppy throughout the program. I highly recommend Rachel and Woof Academy to anyone looking for an effective, positive puppy training experience. read more

I have my puppy Butters in both the Puppy Socialization camp and their Puppy group training program and I've seen so much progress with how he's getting along with other dogs and he's been very hesitant and leash reactive once I could finally start socializing him safely with other dogs. I first started with their puppy socialization camp and he's been to around 12 so far and he went to a shy, timid puppy in the corner to making lots of friends and having a lot of fun during these 3 hour sessions! Then I put him in the Puppy group training program to help with his leash reactivity with other dogs and to also help with some basic commands and I've seen tremendous progress with how he's he is around larger dogs now. Everyone at the Woof Academy are also super friendly and want Butters to succeed and I would highly recommend this place to anyone! read more

The highlight of my day is picking up my 8 month old Golden Cava-Doodle in the late afternoon. He literally has a smile on his face and he's super excited to see me. He's had the best time of his life with his dog buddies for 4 hours and I can tell the instructors have had fun too. We've been with Woof Academy since our little boy dog was 3 months old and he loves every minute of it. He loves to play in the small pool and he's made some incredible dog-friends. I think everyone is very involved at the academy and it seems like the dogs and the humans make each other smile. It's been a great experience and I would highly recommend the Woof Academy for your puppy so he/she gets socialized. read more

Woof Academy - Maverick watched this bug for 5 minutes the other morning. He's respectful of other animals, dogs and humans. - Pet Training Near Me - Encinitas, California

Beautiful, clean facility, multiple training programs available, staff are experienced and caring dog trainers, and the puppy socialization class is the best. My otherwise shy, fearful puppy loves the socialization classes, he comes home happy and tired after each session. We are also learning useful basic obedience skills in the puppy class. Highly recommend! read more

We love puppy camp. This place is great our dog loves going there. I would highly recommend it to anyone.

Unleashed is an excellent service offered by Woof Academy. We have also used the Dog Socialization times at the Woof Academy site, and that is great too. But Unleashed is really unique. It encompasses a private, natural vegetation training area where the dogs can run without leashes, but remain under watch by an excellent trainer keeping an eye, and I get to join in too! Training happens at a 40-acre space in rural San Marcos. It feels like you are a million miles away from town, but it's only about 20 minutes away! I bring my dogs to meet Pamela there, and we start in a 2-acre corral (fully fenced to the ground, so it would be good for smaller dogs too!). There, the dogs are completely off-leash, exploring the natural vegetation (but which has been carefully cleared to remove foxtails, etc.). They get time to sniff and explore, and then we work on some off-leash recall there. After that, we move to the other 38 acres. We worked with them on long leads and also completely off-leash, depending on what they have proven they can handle. They run down the path and through the vegetation, and (remarkably, for my two!) they come back to me when I call them. This week we used a prey machine (a plastic flag attached to a string that races around in a big square). Wow, did that help me learn some things about my dogs, about what is interesting to them and how they react to motion. It was also an amazing distraction to teach them to ignore for recall. Let me just say that Unleashed is such a treat for my dogs, who otherwise live a suburban lifestyle. But it's also a chance for me to get out in nature in a beautiful area. Combine that with top-notch, completely personalized dog training, and you can see why it's such an phenomenal time for my dogs and me individually, but also for us all to enhance our bond. read more

OUTSTANDING. We have been with Woof Academy for over a year now and they are like family. The classes are well worth it, so much information and practice guidances. Pam is incredible and has come to our house for even more personalized attention. Rachel has been so helpful and always goes above and beyond! One of my favorite parts of day camp is our dog comes home and is exhausted from all the play! I love being able to drive up, they open the door and bring him back to your car at pick up so you don't even have to get out, so easy!! read more

My dog LOVES Woof. When we drive past Union Street, on days he isn't going to camp, he starts vocalizing his dismay that we didn't make the most exciting turn of his week! My dog roars into every situation, full of confidence, and ready to play. I really, really appreciate the staff's willingness to work with him on his "a bit much" behaviors. I tell everyone with a dog about Woof. read more

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Our little girl Gracie loves Woof Academy! We did the puppy training classes the puppy social hours and now are in the Thursday afternoon playgroup. She's only seven months old, but she's thriving there! She feels so safe and loved at woof and the trainers really care about the dogs you could just feel Such positive energy there. We're looking forward to boarding her there in the future. seriously I'm so grateful that I found this place.. read more

We LOVE Woof Academy! My 2 year old pup has lots of energy so she goes to daycare 3 days a week and is so happy going. When I turn on the street she starts trying to break out of the car because she's SO excited. She then jumps out of the car and sprints to each of the staff who are equally excited to see her. It warms my heart seeing how much she loves it and how much the staff love her. I also did the puppy training classes when she was younger and it was really fun and helpful! read more

I cannot thank enough the Woof Academy for their puppy socialization classes. They helped my puppy tremendously to become a self confident, playful and social puppy even though she was very introverted when she was little. She has been attending the puppy classes for the last two months and she really became the best version of herself. She looks forward to her classes and I can see how much she loves this place. I am so thankful to Pamela and all her team to provide this amazing, safe, fun, and educational environment for my puppy's development. read more

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We love Woof. Cali goes to the social play dates and we are doing obedience training. read more

Woofingham Palace deserves a 5+ star review! Before Woofingham Palace, our puppy (Violet) was so shy and afraid of meeting other dogs. Samantha suggested putting her into their socialization classes, where she could interact with other puppies under their supervision for 3 hours twice a week. Best decision we ever made... Violet is now one of the most confident and friendliest dogs. I am beyond grateful to have found Woofingham Palace and would recommend that any new puppy owner enroll their puppy in their training and socialization classes. She is truly a royal pup now!! THANK YOU WOOFINGHAM PALACE! read more

Woof Academy - Violet is a proud Royal Puppy Class graduate! - Pet Training Near Me - Encinitas, California

The team here goes above and beyond in providing a nurturing environment for both training and play. The trainers are not only skilled but also deeply passionate about dogs. The structured training sessions have significantly improved my dog's behavior, and the daycare facilities are spacious and secure, allowing for a day filled with socialization and fun. I'm so impressed with the personalized attention and care each dog receives. Our pup just adores the woof academy. read more

Where do I even begin! I got my dog Rio two weeks before Covid hit, and back when dog parks and beaches were closed & he was undersocialized like a lot of covid puppies, and fearful. Woofingham Palace was seriously one of the best recommendations I could have ever received. Jon, Samantha, Rachael, and the whole staff have been lovely to work with and they seem to be in great hands of new ownership with Pam. Taking him to his weekly classes has turned him into the friendliest boy, he is confident, has zero aggression/behavioral skills and this place has been a godsend. Once I turn on Union street and he knows we're going to Woofingham his tail starts going on TURBO and that is really all I can ask for is seeing how happy he is going back. Safe, clean, great dog store selection, and overall A+ business. read more

We were so nervous about where to take our new puppy for socialization, but after speaking with Pam and meeting the team, we were confident we made the right choice. Even though our puppy spent the first few weeks nervous being dropped off (separation), it made it all the more apparent how important socialization was. 5 weeks later, our puppy is confident, less bitey, and she leaps out of our arms to get into the play area every time we drop her off. If you're ever unsure if this place is right, just stop by and spend 5 minutes watching drop off happen in the morning- it is an endless parade of parents pulling up while the dogs leap out of the car and sprint to the yard without a look back. Pam and her team have this dialed in and we couldn't be more grateful. read more

Woofingham is so AWESOME! I've been bringing my dog Ripley to the day camp for over two years now since she was about 4 months old. She LOVES it! It's her favorite day of the week! John and Samantha are wonderful people and the rest of the staff are great with the dogs. I would highly recommend them! The staff is very attentive and constantly interacting with the dogs. I feel like Ripley is in good hands when I drop her off. They also have a great selection of dog food. It's all high quality and good pricing. Ripley and I couldn't be happier!! read more

Woof Academy - Ripley having a blast! - Pet Training Near Me - Encinitas, California

This place is amazing! So glad we found it. Starting bringing our Rhodesian Ridgeback Puppy here for socialization at 9 weeks old. The staff is phenomenal, attentive and does an amazing job encouraging confident, appropriate play between pups. We continued until she got too big and it was a great experience and she is a much more confident puppy for it (plus all those afternoons of having a tired puppy was with her weight in gold). If we lived closer we would totally continue in adult daycare. Such an organized, well run program with staff who really care. And the associated puppy class is phenomenal. I'm a bit of a crazy doggy mom so we have tried 8 different puppy classes between our two dogs. Their class is our favorite - 30 min of playtime followed by a really well thought out well taught curriculum. Just fabulous! Cannot recommend more. We are so appreciative of their dedication to puppy socialization and We will definitely be back with our next puppy! read more

If you're considering taking your dog to Woofingham Palace, just do it. You will thank yourself and so will your dog. Our maltipoo pup was a friendly guy but had some experiences with friends' dogs that made him a bit scared of dog interactions. Already having low confidence issues, he had started to growl at humans and other dogs in fear at 14 weeks. A friend told us about Woofingham Palace so we reached out and signed up for their recommended puppy classes. He was a bit older than the junior group but inexperienced so they put together a custom schedule to get him into juniors and to move up into intermediate classes. When we initially brought him into his first class he was scared and growled and snapped at other puppies. The team was on top of his interactions as well as all the other puppies and navigated his fears like pros, making sure safety of all the dogs was the utmost priority. They also had strategies to help him deal with the overwhelming emotions he was feeling and explained them to us. They also explained why he was acting the way he was and noted that in his case, they expected him to be fearful and not really interact for his first class. They said by the second class he would still be standoffish but make a couple friends and that by the third class he would be playing and interacting. That seemed super specific but we figured we would see what happens. And it all played out exactly how they had expected. By his third drop off he was super excited to see his friends and was making new friends with ease. Now he loves going to puppy socialization class and we have seen a turnaround in his confidence outside of class. He happily meets other dogs on our walks and always is ready to play with every human we see. They say puppy socialization is one of the best things you can do to ensure your dogs don't have larger behavioral issues growing up and I now understand why it is so critical. Well worth any up front costs as you will see the positive results in your dogs behavior pretty quickly. read more

As a first-time dog owner, I researched quite a few places to help socialize my new puppy (Pembroke Welsh Corgi), Kenobi. Woofingham Palace has the most highly rated reviews here and the place lived up to those ratings. They have a wonderful puppy daycare program combined with their 4-week Royal Puppy Class. My pup got off to a great start with basic obedience skills and making new friends with other pups of similar age. The staff are professional and friendly. My little guy loves going there and I can tell the staff treated him well because whenever he sees any staff member, his ears go down accompanied by an eager tail wag (or rather a stump wag since my pup has a docked tail). I highly recommend this place for puppies. I am forever grateful for the wonderful times Kenobi had there. read more

This place is still amazing! Our dog Abby is four years old and for three of these years she's been excitedly going to Woofingham Palace two days per week. As with so many other reviews here, our dog can not wait to get to Woofingham, play with other dogs and be cared for by a brilliant team that Samantha heads. What is sad though is that there seem to be 50 plus unregistered reviews (two from good friends of mine) that Yelp deems unfit to post even though they are genuine. Have a browse through them as they also reflect my high opinion of the place. It's just a shame Yelp relies on either software or warped criteria which deem the reviews fake. I honestly can not rate this place high enough! My dog agrees with me, too! read more

I cannot say enough good things about this place. We recently brought home a new puppy and know how important socialization is. However, the time waiting for our puppy to become completely vaccinated was difficult. As the only dog in our house, we felt we were doing a disservice to our puppy who had no other dog to play with and was missing out on such an important time in his development stage to learn socialization skills. After doing a lot of research, we found Woofingham's puppy play groups and it has been the best money we have ever spent! Our puppy has SO much fun, has become such a confident dog, and gets a ton of energy out (bonus for mom!). Their facility is unbeatable. Lots of outdoor space, grass, pools for the dogs to play in, structures for them to climb on, and the sweetest staff out there. I appreciate that the staff is committed to my puppy's safety. The dogs are constantly supervised and the staff makes sure that dogs are playing nicely and no puppy is overwhelmed. It's also a training exercise for our dog since the staff steps in to redirect him if he gets to focused on another dog, is barking too much, or just being a brat! They know all the dogs by name and are truly excited to see our dog every time we pull up. I could go on and on! To summarize, this company is so well run, there's literally nothing comparable out there! read more

Woof Academy - Proof of a successful day at play group! Norman usually doesn't even make it down the road before he falls asleep after being picked up - Pet Training Near Me - Encinitas, California

I am grateful every day for Pamela Chandler and Woof Academy! Pam helped me train my little dog Lola into the best companion ever. When I call Lola and she actually comes, and sits, and lies down; whenever we meet other dogs and people and Lola is charms them all, I send mental clouds of gratitude to Pam. And when there have been challenges, Pam is very quickly helpful and her suggested solutions work! You will be so happy with your dog if you take Pam's classes. read more

Woof Academy is AMAZING! Let me tell you why. A week ago, Miss Selina, one of their caregivers, was giving our dog Gracie a bath. She found a growth and let us know right away. Today we got Gracie in to the vet and found out that the growth is cancer. And it had doubled in size! The vet said we are very lucky that we found the growth this early - HUGE HUGE thank you's to Miss Selina!! We are very grateful! I called owner Pam at Woof today to let her know that we would need to take a little break and she bent over backward to give me hospital info and guidance for surgery options. So comforting! And tonight, Miss Selina and Miss Rachel came to our home to visit Gracie to give her love and they brought her treats! Gracie was SOOOOOO EXCITED! She loves these 2 gals so so much! It was just precious! Rachel and Selina are just amazing and so kind and thoughtful to go out of their way - thank you thank you! And, these gals are like this every time we drop Gracie for doggie play time!! Everyone is incredible! Your pup will be greatly loved at Woof Academy!! read more

Woof Academy - Gracie getting belly rubs from Miss Selina and Miss Rachel! - Pet Training Near Me - Encinitas, California

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Woof Academy is the best place to bring your puppy for daycare/socialization! We have brought our puppy to socialization classes since he was 10 weeks old and he loves all people and dogs now. We will be continuing to bring him through adult daycare as well! read more

My Chihuahua puppy was extremely scared and timid before starting puppy socialization at Woofingham Palace. Her first couple of sessions were tough, but she's since completely acclimated and loves playing with other puppies her age and size. We also completed the terrific beginner puppy training 4-session series, which was terrific. Samantha is extremely knowledgeable about dog behavior, and her team is top notch! read more

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I don't think I've ever been so obsessed with a business!!!! Cash, our 10-week old puppy, has endless energy and needs to learn some manners. She's also a bit timid in new situations. In the short time she's been going to Woofingham, we have already seen a drastic difference in her behavior. Initially, I thought sessions twice a week for three hours each was going to be a bit much for us (we live 40 minutes away and work East coast hours, so timing is challenging for us). Now we wish it was everyday and would 100% make that drive everyday!!!! We look forward to our Woofingham days just as much as Cash does. The staff members are all incredibly patient and know how to handle the all the different personalities of the dogs (with love, of course). And I love love love being able to see pictures and videos on social media! Definitely gives me comfort and joy being able to see my pup so happy while we're not around. The facilities are immaculate too. Thanks so much, Woofingham. Can't wait for our next class! XOXO - Cash & Family read more

I have Woofingham Palace to thank for my puppy growing into a friendly, cooperative dog. The staff are ALL wonderful- extremely knowledgeable and really make you feel like family. I am so glad I found this place and I can't recommend it enough! read more

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After not owning a dog since I was 10, we decided to cave into our kids request for a dog and get our first family puppy. My husband and I had no idea what we were doing but attending the puppy training class at Woofingham has helped us tremendously. The instruction is taught in a way that it's easy to continue the training at home. And when I forget what I need to do, I can always refer to the handout that is given out at the end of each class. I love that the training sessions are part socialization and part training. It's been great for our little guy to meet new "friends" and for us to also meet new puppy owners! The facility is super clean and everyone who works there is very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend Woofingham Palace! read more

We used Woofingham Palace for Puppy socialization and puppy playcare for our brand new English Cream Golden Retriever. We had a great experience. This is our second pup and we did puppy socialization elsewhere for the first. The puppy classes at Woofingham Palace were great because they were affordable and included both playtime, and training. Some puppy classes are only playtime or only training. So having both for one price was ideal. Samantha and Jon are fun and effective trainers too. Plus, Woofingham Palace gets extra points for having he best name of any dog facility I've heard of. Highly recommend this. read more

Woof Academy - Puppy playcare is full of action - Pet Training Near Me - Encinitas, California

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If I could give them 100 stars I would! This place is a diamond in the Ruff! We found it through our vet and could not be more thankful that we did. Our GSD has been going to Woofingham since he was 8-9 weeks old for socialization classes and training and now Daycare every week that we all look forward to. He still plays with puppies he grew up with over the past year as well as new friends, even his sister. Woofingham really feels more like visiting a family vs a doggie daycare. Samantha, Jon and their team are amazing and provide a wealth of information and guidance. We travel from north Oceanside just so he can have this experience every week and it is so worth the 40 min drive back and forth every Monday. read more

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We brought our rescue pup, Doppel, to Woofingham Palace for The Royal Puppy Class and socialization sessions! Samantha is a wealth of information when it comes to dog training. The classes are fun and our pup LOVES the socialization sessions...it turns out that she is our little social butterfly. If you are looking for training classes and a puppy daycare we think you will be very happy with the quality of attention and care that each doggie here receives. Give them a try and see for yourself!! read more

We have been client of Woofingham Palace for over 2 years, compared to the last day care I used in Encinitas, Woofingham is superior in every way. The owners' (Samantha and John) CARE and attention to detail (safety, cleanliness, pup comfort, communication, customer service) is evident . Things we really appreciate: straightforward scheduling; nice, clean facilities to play in with things like water pools, and a climbing structure in the outdoor areas; open communication, the attentiveness of the staff in the field (genuine care for the pups- I love arriving early and watching them throw balls for the dogs, give love to my dog); and the organization and professionalism of the owners and staff. Our dog gets cries in excitement starting when we are 3 blocks away, he has a lot of fun here, (he does indeed play all day and go home happy/sleepy) and we know he is safe and well cared for. Thank you to the owners and every Woofingham employee - you are doing a great job! It's such a relief to have a consistent daycare that I can leave my dog with and have peace of mind that he is in good hands. read more

Both my puppy & my mom's went to the classes & puppy day care too! They keep updating the facility & it's gorgeous. read more

Woof Academy - Sadie's Intermediate Puppy Class Last Day! - Pet Training Near Me - Encinitas, California

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This place has been instrumental in shaping my pups i to well mannered, dog loving dogs! They love our dogs and treat them like true royalty! Birdie & Winnie love running around in their safe and fun environment! read more

Our puppy loves Woofingham Palace and gets so excited when we take him there! He completed both beginner and intermediate royal puppy training there, as well as puppy socialization. All services have helped make our 8 month old lab very well mannered and he now plays well with all dogs (large, small, old, young). In addition, Samantha and her staff are very knowledgeable and provide all sorts of useful tips during the training. read more

Woof Academy - Intermediate royal puppy graduation! - Pet Training Near Me - Encinitas, California

We rescued a lovable, but needy, adult dog in January. We called Pam within a week of meeting with another trainer whom we found to be slightly unapproachable and too tough with our dog. Pam was a breath of air. We'd heard about Pam from neighbors who raved about her and they were so right. We knew we needed help with leash training, separation anxiety and food aggression. First we had Pam come to our house for a few private lessons. She offered many tips and a host of techniques to help get our little guy comfortable and vice-versa. We then availed ourselves of her pack walks (great for socialization and leash training), camp and then Canine Good Citizen classes. All helped in different ways. Throughout these months of training, Pam was always available to give us advice and suggest alternative techniques. Our dog absolutely adored her and gave her his rapt attention. Those who work for her are also attentive and open to questions. I have absolute faith in Pam's professional operation and think her engaging personality is a positive for both canines and their owners. Her caring and loving handling of dogs is amazing. I highly recommend her. read more

Our 3 month old Aussie Labradoodle recently graduated from Woofingham's puppy training and we'd highly recommend any puppy to attend for their / your safety and your sanity! Samantha believes in positive behavioral training so we were encouraged by her teams simple yet effective techniques. Our puppy has responded consistently with the skills and commands we've taught him. We also added on the 10 puppy daycare classes and appreciate the flexibility Samantha has provided, accommodating our schedules. Samantha also provided personalized tips through email questions we had on crate training and behaviors. They're team is proactive and keep the puppies safe while socializing appropriately. The puppy daycare area is filled with sensory materials such as; ball pen, sand, turf, chew toys, etc. so the puppies can safely gain new experiences. It is clean, thoughtfully designed and safe. Thank you to Samantha and her team, we will definitely continue to come to doggie daycare, Bode loves spending time with his buddies there!!! read more

Woof Academy - Bode Frump || happily exhausted from playing, training and graduating with his buddies at Woofingham Palace's Puppy Class! - Pet Training Near Me - Encinitas, California

My friend recommended Woofingham Palace. Im so grateful to her. My puppy loves the puppy socialization. It is the most adorable thing I've ever seen. Cute puppy playing and having fun. Of course they are being supervised by the kindest staff. My puppy has been so much better since he started. The best part is his teething is almost gone since we started. He's behaved so much h better. He still needs training. It's really a wonderful place. read more

BEST DOGGY DAY CARE EVER! My Frenchie went to Woof for her training and she had some one-on-ones with Pam the owner! It is an incredible place to take your pup for fun! All the employees are so welcoming and warm, and I really feel like they are watching out for ALL the dogs happiness! I have even boarded my dog there and they are really on top of communication! I asked for a pic and got videos! I especially driving up to drop off my dog, they make it so much fun! And then you drive up and they deliver your pup to your car! Its like preschool all over again! And you can go watch all the dogs play and romp - there is nothing better than Woof Academy - for you and your Dog! 100 Stars!!!!! They are FABULOUS!!!!! read more