Dog Sitters in Harvard Heights, CA

Happy Heart Pet Care and TEAM!!!! Is there any other substitute? I don’t think so!!! When it comes to my Pixie girl, I have a very difficult time trusting. Happy Heart put all of my concerns to ease. They are always accommodating and able to watch my little girl, even at the last minute. I highly recommend giving them a try, you won’t be disappointed. Thank you Anna Marie

I can’t even begin to describe how wonderful Anna Marie is with our pup, Lucy. She’s extremely knowledgeable about how to care for dogs, flexible with my timings, and just an overall pleasure to talk to. We recently picked Lucy up from a 16-day stay, and not once over that period was I worried about how she was doing. Anna Marie went above and beyond - she sent frequent photos and videos, brushed her out daily, worked on commands, and even took it into her own hands to figure out what food Lucy needed when she was being a picky eater. To tell you that I was such at ease knowing she was in Anna Marie’s care is an understatement. I am so grateful to have found her and Happy Heart Pet Care. Don’t think twice about booking your pet here!

I am an EXTREMELY over protective Dog Mom to my 5 yo French Bull Dog Brodie. I have been searching for a dog sitter and trainer for him as long as I can remember, but I’ve never been satisfied leaving my fur baby until I found Happy Heart Pet Care. I will say I love to spoil my boy and only the best will do, however, this also meant he got away with a lot more behavioral wise then he should. So I needed to find someone knowledgeable that I could trust with my boy… I haven’t been able to find someone reliable that not only had the experience to help train Brodie, but that I felt comfortable trusting to care for him. Anna Marie checks all the boxes. She not only has helped with Brodie’s training, but I trust her to care for him as if he was her own. She is truly our dog nanny! Brodie loves Anna Marie and he has become such a better behaved boy since he was introduced to her training and care. Having a person who not only will train your dog, but love them the way you would is priceless. He respects her and she has a great relationship with my boy teaching him with obedience training and socialization. All the dogs she cares for are very well behaved so he has her pack to learn from as well. She also is a great resource for a number of suggestions and advice with regard to your pets health and well being. She is always the first person I call or text to ask any questions with regard to his health or needs, which is invaluable. She is one of the most kind and understanding people I’ve met in LA and I have no doubt I would ever find someone who cares or loves Brodie more as a trainer or dog nanny than her. Needless to say I highly recommend Happy Heart Pet Care. Your life will be easier with your dog if you use her, trust me!

So grateful to have found Happy Heart Pet Care--they are the best! I have an adopted pound dog who is super skittish (and bark-y) with new people and for the past 4+ years, has not been comfortable with other dogs. She LOVES Anna-Marie and Matthew and, after just three visits, she is already changing in wonderful ways--less skittish with new people and excited to play with other dogs, which I never thought possible. Anna-Marie is incredibly kind and accommodating, thoughtful about introducing new dogs to their environment, and thoughtful of skittish human owners, sending them photos of their happy dogs. I contacted them because of the consistently amazing Yelp reviews (a rare thing), without realizing they're on the west side of LA. My dog and I are way on the east side, but still travel there because knowing my pup is safe and happy with people she loves and who genuinely care is worth everything.

Matthew and Anna Marie are both so enthusiastic and knowledgeable about dogs. Their love for our 9week old Darcy is so heartwarming! I certainly had my concern leaving a young puppy with other people for a week, but Matthew and Anna Marie stayed very communicative. They also helped me on getting to know/adjust for a puppy. I could see Darcy was so well cared for through photos/detailed text updates. Truly appreciate their existence 💙

Anna-Marie took care of my 1 year old shih tzu puppy, Tater Tot, for almost 3 weeks while we were away. She was wonderful as she was very flexible with drop off/pick up times, and gave Tater Tot lots of love but also trained him! Tater is much more calm and well behaved now! He was brushed everyday, made many new dog friends, and enjoyed his walks. Anna-Marie updated us with cute photos and videos of him and we can’t wait to have him back with her again!

Where do I start? So thankful for Matt and Anna Maria. Matt has been a life saver with behavior modification with my sweet girl Cocoa. Cocoa is a hyper-vigilant rescue pit, with a few social challenges. Matt not only was able to with patience and professionalism, earn her trust, and help with her behaviors, he was also able to teach me, ways to manage when she and I are in the wild. He is very hands on, and teaches key fundamentals when handling a dog, and working with the world around them. I literally on multiple occasions have been able to handle situations without panic and stress due to Matt’s training. Cocoa also has been managing her stress better as well. You are equipped with the knowledge literally after just one session, the most rewarding thing is seeing the transformation in Cocoa. She has come such a long way. Happy Heart Pet Care has been a blessing. I highly recommend. 10 out of 10!

I highly recommend this company not just as a dog trainer but for all your pet care needs. They do training, dog sitting, walking, and even cat sitting. They are highly experienced and had my aggressive rescue dog showing improvement after just a few sessions! I’ve also used their services when traveling. They send updates on the pup and make sure he is very well taken care of. Highly recommend them!!

We found Anna Marie on Yelp and trusted the good reviews she had- it was the first time we left our puppy with someone she didn't know and in another city. We loved Anna the first moment we met her, she was super kind, and you could tell she had a lot of knowledge and experience with dogs. We saw our puppy liked her from the very beginning and felt safe with her- we left her one full day and, when we picked her up, she was super happy and looked like Anna took great care of her. I highly recommend her; she is amazing!

Matthew & Anna Marie are fantastic! They started working with my bullmastiff puppy December 1, 2023 and my puppy has grown into such a wonderful, friendly, obedient dog with the kindness & training from Happy Heart Pet Care. I trust them 100% and my pup loves the time he gets to spend with them. Many thanks to them for all the support & help. Sam

I've brought my husky and Frenchje here several times in the last 10 months that I've lived in DTLA and they've been great. They are professional and take a deposit to book, they also communicate well with booking and confirming appointments including text reminders. My dogs always smell great and don't seem stressed out when I pick them up. Also, recently the groomer was very cooperative and allowed me to help hold my husky while she clipped his nails. He normally doesn't let anyone touch his paws! The only thing is that the front of the shop often smells like dog urine :/ perhaps because they have the daycare area. But a couple of air fresheners and a fan will easily fix that!

Just getting greeted with a smile is a plus and this place has it. My pet was treated with care and thanks to all the friendly staff for their help! - Mickey

Love love love this place. Been coming here for two years for daycare, grooming, and recently one on one dog training and it has all been great for my dog. She’s always excited to come and has made a ton of dog friends. Highly recommend.

From the moment I walked in to drop off my baby, the service was great. I was worried at first because it was my dog’s first professional grooming. I had been told in the past he was too aggressive by other groomers. But I knew he was in good hands and when I came back to pick him up he was happy and fresh looking! Just how I envisioned his hair cut, my dog’s stylist made it happen. I was very pleased by the service. I most definitely will be coming back. I recommend Paw La La 100%.

Excellent staff who treated Tiger 🐅 like family. Pet Smart declined to trim her nails and claimed tiger was too aggressive, But PAWLA LA did an excellent job in 20 mins with no issues. …

The staff is very friendly and our groomer Beth is absolutely amazing. I hadn't returned in a few months and hadn't realized how much the service prices had increased (nearly double the old price). However, the lovely receptionist helped me sort things out. Overall great experience, I will miss the old pricing.

Extraordinary Pet Groomers 🐶 I took my Labradoodle puppy here for her first hair cut and I was so impressed with the results. The staff were supper friendly & even accommodated my last minute appointment request😅.

I am not one to leave bad reviews. But i do feel it is necessary to leave this review. The staff was incredibly kind and friendly, don’t want to discredit them there. I have a rescue chihuahua mix & it was his first time getting groomed. I know rescues can be a little tricky considering their trauma and may be shy + scared. I could tell the groomer was a bit afraid. But in my mind these are experts, so it didn’t cross my mind that something like this would happen. I chose this place due to their amazing reviews. However, when I got my little fur baby back I realized his right eye was closed. He kept rubbing his face and now is not opening at all. There are endless possibilities as to what could have happened. Now I am in a situation where he has to be taken to urgent care since the vets don’t have availability until mid/end of next week. This is not a great feeling to have on your first visit to a groomer. I truly do not wish this on anyone.

My very large and very energetic puppy has been coming here for Daycare, Boarding and Grooming for the past year and it's been nothing but a positive experience each time. The staff is always considerate, he's happy to see them and as a nervous pet owner I feel safe with him in their hands. Setting up an appointment is easy online with add-ons and extra care options available, and they are fast to respond to questions.

Can barely walk into the place without gagging. Eye watering urine smell is pervasive and inescapable. No, the industrial bottle of perfume they suggest you spray on your dog doesn’t help.

My cat spent a week at PetCare recovering from a major surgery that required round-the-clock observation and timely administration of meds. Lilli is a registered veterinary nurse and has incredible intuition about animals. She and her staff were exactly what my two year old kitten needed, when she handed him off to me he was ready for convalescence at home. She becomes mother and patron saint for those in her care.

PetCare LB is the best place I’ve ever left my dog with.. I have a maltipoo that is 13 years old blind and has diabetes. Since he’s been in this condition I did not feel safe leaving him anywhere to care for him and give him his shots. That was until I found Lilly and PetCare LB. Since then I have been able to travel and know my doggie baby is safe and being taken care of. I highly recommend this for all your senior dogs and cats that need extra special care.

Lillie and her team did a wonderful job caring for my disabled french bulldog, Bean. Bean has a lot of anxieties especially when he is out of a routine but Lillie kept his schedule and he was perfectly fine! Such a relief as an owner. If you have a pet with any sort of special needs care I cannot recommend PetCare LB enough. Thank you Lillie!

I boarded my senior cat for the first time as he was in need of medical treatment that I deemed too much to handle for any of my friends. At first, I was nervous as he has never been away from his home, but Lily proved very quickly that he acclimated very well and was in very good hands. He ate good amounts and interacted with the staff and by the time he returned home he was happy, relaxed and his medical stats improved. Well done PetCare LB thank you for taking such great care of my baby 🐈😻

I couldn't be more pleased with the care my cat received from Lilly and the entire staff at PetCare LB. They're extremely nice, professional and well-trained. They were responsive to all my concerns, and made themselves available at the odd times I needed to drop my cat off and pick her up, even on a holiday. Lilly's employees work as veterinarian assistants, so they know how to skillfully administer medication, injections, and handle a pet's medical needs. They also love pets and seem to give them plenty of affection, social interaction, grooming, etc. The pets are never left alone. When I pick my cat up after a few days at Lilly's, she seems completely relaxed, her coat looks good; there seems to be no trauma or stress whatsoever. If anything, she seems in better shape than when I dropped her off. I'm so glad I found PetCare LB and will be continuing to bring my cat to them for years to come.

I'm proud to write the first review of PetCare LB because I recommend them so highly. I'll spare you my full backstory, but my 17-yr-old Corgi mix is slowing down and needs special attention, and it's been nearly impossible for me to find a sitter that I was comfortable leaving him with. A friend gave me Lilliana's info and I took my dog to her new facility for a meet & greet. When she told me she's a Registered Vet Nurse who's been working in emergency facilities for years, I knew she could probably handle any medical issues that might arise. It was also a huge bonus that her place is close to my home, but most importantly Lilliana is a super friendly, smart, experienced specialist that was very sweet and caring with my dog (and the others that were at her facility recovering from surgery) and her demeanor gave me a peace of mind that I haven't been able to find with anyone else. But what happened next is a testament to her true character: I made my first appointment for a weekend stay, and a few days before the drop-off date my dog got a violent case of..."lower intestinal issues." After a couple of messy nights, he showed a little improvement, but not much. I was thinking I may have to cancel my travel plans, but when I called Lilliana to let her know she wasn't fazed at all and said to bring him on down. I went on a 3-day trip and was so relieved to know he was in such good hands. Lilliana sent me pics and text updates along the way. I just picked him up and my dog seemed happy and rested, and best of all, Lilliana said he's welcome back anytime. (I've gotten the opposite response from some sitters who weren't up for the challenge.) I just hope she doesn't get too busy for us in the future because this is definitely my dog's new home away from home. One final note: since my dog was sick, I dropped him off with a couple of Pyrex bowls full of chicken and rice. Apparently one of them broke while Lilliana was washing it, and she bought me a brand new one! Now THAT is above and beyond in my opinion. So if you care about your pet(s) as much as I do - and I suspect you do if you're reading this - you should definitely contact PetCare LB for your boarding needs. I would give more stars if I could!

Truly the only place I trust with my dog in Los Angeles. I have a special needs dog and I would not be able to travel if it wasn't for them. They go above and beyond and I am so so grateful. Special thank you to Lilliana, you are one of a kind!!!

I am so happy (and relieved!) to have found Lili and PetCare LB. Our senior dog developed chronic pancreatitis 18 months ago and since then we have not felt comfortable leaving him in traditional boarding or with a petsitter. He takes several medications and while most of the time he is fine, he tends to stop eating when we're away and can take sudden dramatic downturns that need to be carefully managed (we almost lost him to a flareup last year and are still traumatized). Now that he's been stable for over a year, we asked our vet for a recommendation of a petsitter or boarder with medical training and he suggested Lili, whom he has worked with for several years. I can't overstate how amazing it was to find someone with so much experience and empathy who caters to pets like ours who need more support and attention. It was so reassuring to leave our dog with someone with the expertise to know how to handle any issues if they did arise. After a successful one-night stay with Lili we finally felt comfortable planning a long-delayed honeymoon trip knowing our pup was in good hands. We were gone for 12 days, during which time we got regular updates from Lili and our pup did great! We are so relieved to have found someone we can trust to take care of our baby if/when we need to travel. I can't recommend Lili and PetCareLB highly enough!

Amazing! Lillie provided wonderful loving care for our dog after two surgeries. Lots of TLC, friendly, warm hearted team. She sent us photos and caring thoughtful updates. The team took care of our dog’s special needs. Lillie absolutely goes the extra mile. Experienced and vet educated team. Highly recommend for your loved pets.

I cannot recommend PetCare LB enough!!! I have boarded my elderly cats there three times now and will continue doing so in the future. One cat (10 years old) has cancer and takes medication daily, and the other (16 years old) has kidney disease. Both are finicky eaters and I worry about leaving them alone lest they stop eating, which happened with previous petsitters, and yet every time they stay at PetCare LB they come home looking healthy and maintaining their weight. The cat who takes daily medications is a bit feisty but everyone at PetCare LB is skilled at handling her and still able to give her the meds. Not only will I continue taking my pets here, I also am a veterinarian and will continue recommending PetCare LB to clients. They are amazing and I absolutely trust them with my pets AND my patients!!!

Very ignorant people.dont discuss with section8& their loss for not cooperating with the feds.they would make alot more money.BPOILSYNERGY.LIMIT PEAK.

Thank you Sandra for the excellent rating! Come back anytime!

We love this place! I can barely get my rescue to leave the house (she sees the lease and crates herself) but when I manage to coax her out, after a not so fun car ride, she freaks out when she sees where she's going. Their day school program is perfect for her as she needs both mental and physical stimulation. Thank you OHD!

My dog, Emmie, has been going to OHD for daycare for about 9 months now. I have enrolled her in the day school training program for probably the last 3 months. I have seen a huge improvement in Emmie since she has started at OHD (and especially since starting day school) and know that she'll only continue to get better manners over time. She is always excited to get inside and I know she's in the best care in their hands. Thanks OHD!

The Team at OHD is absolutely the best!! They create the cutest videos and have a variety of services that we utilize every time we leave town. Our 13 yr old Rottie loves his interactions with all the dogs, his open play time and cuddles with the OHD Team. The love, attention and care they show our Atticus is why he 'bids me a fond and fast farewell' whenever he is lucky enough to spend time with this exceptional crew. There are tons of locations in So Cal that offer 'dog boarding and day care' but they simply pale in comparison. We commute over an hour to get to OHD and wouldn't go anywhere else!

I took my shy dog to OHD in 2022 bc they were known to be good with timid dogs. However, he didn't pass the initial test because "he didn't sit," which I found perplexing. He does know the command, but it's understandable he wouldn’t obey a stranger in a new place. It felt like they didn’t give him time to warm up, instead labeling him as needing extra training. They suggested a different program for him that didn’t start until later in the year, and I was advised to work on his training in the meantime. I chose another daycare instead, explaining his initial nervousness before our first meeting. They reassured me it was normal, and he's done great there since. The OHD facility seemed nice, and I believe they genuinely care about the dogs, but they may not be ideal for those needing extra time to adjust. I understand wanting the right fit to ensure safety, but in my case, their approach felt a bit too stringent. Feels a bit weird to review them since he never attended, but wanted to post this in case it’s helpful to others whose dogs have a similar temperament. 4 stars bc they seemed nice and I don’t want to mess with their rating.

I am beyond grateful to have came across OHD! My 2 year old pug is very anxious and nervous around other dogs off leash and reactive on leash. When I took her to OHD during her evaluation I was recommended a transition program for Nala and I had never heard of that at any other daycare. She did 8 sessions and on her own felt more confident with other doggies around her. Didn't think she would come around as I had tried many things. I would receive a report card after every session of her progress and pictures once a week. OHD has been a blessing and now when I drop her off for regular daycare I feel at ease she is in great hands. She recently had an overnight and the next morning I received an update on how she did and I was so glad she did great. I highly recommend giving OHD family a try

Been a customer since it opened with my first pup and OHD always went above and beyond in her care, especially in her senior years. We now bring our new pups here for boarding and daycare. There's nowhere or noone else in LA I'd trust their care and safety with. Just the best!

My shy girl Nala is starting to gain confidence and my wild puppy Max helps her out in day school. I love this place so much for my fur babies. They have the best time!!

My cattle dog mix, Marcus LaBarcus, loves spending time here. Seeing him get excited as I drop him off makes me feel so much better whenever I have to travel for work. He comes back happy and tired, proving once and for all that it is in fact possible to wear out an ACD. Cannot recco this spot enough.

Oh hello dog provides exceptional service. During the time they care for and love our dog, they have always been professional and responsible. The staff show great interest in engaging and playing with the dogs, always ensuring they have a safe and enjoyable time. OHD provides a clean and comfortable environment, offering all the attention and love that dogs need. Additionally, the staff regularly provide us with updates on our dog's well-being and activities, allowing us to work with peace of mind. I highly recommend this daycare and consider it a trustworthy place to leave fur baby.

* THE REVIEWS ARE REAL* About a month ago I decided to bring my pup to Oh Hello! She’s been home being spoiled for the last year so she wasn’t the most socialized puppy! The staff here took time to help her become more social and now she wants to play with every dog she encounters. I recently need to go out of town for business and needing boarding (they called it a sleepover 😂😂) not only did they keep me updated with everything going on the even catered to her diva eating habits (she’s very spoiled and won’t eat if it’s not what she wants). I know she loves Oh Hello because once we turn on the street to get there she jumps up and starts doing that cute dog wiggle the dogs do when they are happy! P.S. Most of the staff here drive Subarus and we all know Subaru owners love dogs!

We needed a day care for our dog while in town. From the minute we got there, we were assured our dog was truly in good hands and he was. He was a happy pup. They provided a pic of him during his time there. They were very responsive to my texts when I checked in during the day. This place is clean and owner run. I recommend Doggie World to anyone looking for great care for their dogs.

Excellent super nice people They send me pictures of my Dog all the time, Lucy love play there.

Amelia and her son Benjamin are so kind and genuine!! My Doberman had such a great time, I was worried at first but she kept me updated with pictures of him and was attentive and caring. Highly recommend to pet owners seeking reliable and enjoyable day care!!!!!

Amazing boarding/daycare! Amelia and her son are very loving to my dog Lulu. She’s always so excited when I drop her off there.

I left my dog today for daycare everything was fine until I was on the bus and realized that my dog as poop on his paws and stuck to his stomach and the did not even bother to clean it. It must have been there for a couple hours of how it really stuck and dried. Update: Owner offered to fix it which I really appreciate it. Five star for trying to fix the problem.

There really is nothing NOT perfect about Doggie World Daycare. Simply put, we brought our 13 year-old pup here after her brother died in January. Our dog was extremely depressed and my husband happened upon the daycare on his way to work. I was skeptical because our dog was so sad and unable to do anything but mope. Amelia and Ben were SO sweet, loving and caring with our girl that she transformed within a matter of days. Seemingly overnight, our sweet girl was back to her happy, carefree self. Amelia and Ben take such GREAT CARE OF the dogs I sometimes wonder how we managed all these years without them. If you are seeking a reputable doggie daycare, led by professionals who actually care and love your pet, PLEASE look no further. Thank you Amelia and Ben, for all you do!

I walked by this place this morning and was assaulted by the business owner. I was walking in the back alley and she was mad that her dogs where barking at me. She brought a spray bottle with a unknown solution she walked up to me and spray me between my eyes with that solution. How is it possible that people do this. So sad. I will include a picture of the police report I made this morning.

I strongly recommend them! They picked up my dog at my house and he was better behaved when he came back than before I took him in. I will definitely use them again in the future!

olive loves playing here!

I love this place. Amelia and her son are so great with our dogs!

Shari (and her crew when extremely booked ) have been taking care of my 2 fur babies for almost 4 years! She is the most amazing human and my cats absolutely adore her! I have never felt so safe leaving my animals with someone, I can not praise this company more! 12/10

Amazing! Shari was excellent - very communicative, great with the cats, and super friendly/accommodating! One of my two cats is super picky, and I usually get a message from pet sitters in the past saying they couldn't find him, but with Shari, that was completely different - he was happy with her right away and even came out to play whenever she stopped by. You care a lot for your animals and want to make sure you're leaving them with someone who can be trusted and knows how to look after them; look no further than Westside Pet Sitters! I wholeheartedly endorse them, and they will be my go-to pet sitters moving forward. Thank you, Shari!

Shari is the absolute best! I was lucky enough to find her when I moved to LA and am now limiting my house search to her service radius because she is just that fabulous. She is reliable, honest, and most importantly one of my cats' favorite people. She spends time playing with them each visit, gives me updates on their well-being, and sends the most adorable photos. I cannot recommend Shari/Westside Pet Sitters enough!

Westside Pet Sitters has been taking care of my cat Henry every time I go out of town. It's a local service and they knew my apartment and neighborhood from taking care of previous pet owners. Shari is great and did a quick interview to get acquainted with me and Henry, and then does in-house visits which is great for Henry. Email and SMS both work for booking appointments, and she sends pictures every day while I'm gone.

Shari is the best! Very communicative, thorough, and sent photos and messages for every visit so I knew my cats were doing well. Working with Westside Pet Sitters was a great experience; I will definitely be a repeat customer!

The BEST pet sitters! Shari has watched my cats for years now. They love her! Shari is very responsive - always returning my calls and texts ASAP. She's also very reliable. I fully trust her to take care of my cats and to administer their medication when needed. If you need a great pet sitter, I highly recommend contacting Westside Pet Sitters!

Shari has been walking my greyhound 4 times a week for several months now and she takes such great care of him. I can see how much she actually cares for all of the animals, and he obviously loves her too. She has been an amazing dog walker and I'm always recommending her to all my friends. She is always on time and very responsive. I get a nice text after each walk to show my boy's well taken care of.

Shari is the best pet sitter I've ever had, and I highly recommend her business. Shari is very professional, trustworthy and most importantly, she genuinely cares for my furry creature. It's a joy to receive photos of my cat cuddling up next to her while being away. It's never easy to leave the fluffy one at home, but Shari definitely helps me feel relaxed. I can never thank her enough for her exceptional services.

Shari and her crew have been caring for our cats for almost 6 years now. I can’t say enough about how professional she is, how much she loves our fur babies, and how much I trust her with all my heart when my husband and I have to go out of town! Our oldest cat is fairly prickly and is on critical meds twice a day, but Shari always gives him the best care and is so sweet and loving. She always gives us picture updates and even takes extra steps like asking if we want the AC left on if it’s a hot day. Shari is always very responsive to our texts or calls. I sometimes hear from her within minutes! Her prices are very reasonable considering her thoroughness. I wholeheartedly recommend Westside Pet Sitters to everyone!

We have been using Westside Pet Sitters 4-5x/week for over 2 years since we adopted our dog and have absolutely loved our experience! Shari is always super communicative, able to accommodate last minute walk requests, and is a delight to work with. Our dog has some leash reactivity and can be a handful to walk, but Shari and her team have always been so sweet with him and have used the same training methods we use, so I've always felt very well aligned with them. It seems that they all truly love animals and understand them. From our experience shopping around prior to choosing Westside, we found their prices to be on par with other local services, but got a much faster, warmer response from Shari and have used her ever since!

Renata and Rebeca are amazing!! We left on a 10 day trip and we were anxious about leaving our dogs. With Marge (our new rescue), the thought of boarding her was depressing since she was fresh out of the shelter and just getting used to being in a home again. Rio Pet Hostel provided a comfy, more personable alternative to boarding. First, we did a meet-and-greet where we met Rebeca, Renata, and their pup Mandy outside their apartment. We then went into their place so Kevin and Marge could explore the environment. Kevin and their dog Mandy immediately started playing (Kevin usually doesn't play) so we knew it would be a good fit. The apartment is extremely dog friendly, complete with a dog teepee, pet-safe balcony and lots of toys. We asked lots of questions- the dogs are never left home alone, and Rio Pet Hostel is comfortable administering medication (Marge was fresh out of surgery when we had to leave so that was key). They also love bringing the dogs outside to the dog park or beach, so they aren't just sitting around with zero stimulation. When we picked them up, they gave us 2 printed photos of our dogs from their stay and a little gift bag of dog treats! It was so nice and adorable!! They are extremely flexible with pick up/drop off times, and the ability to pay via venmo makes things super easy. While on our trip, we received daily updates consisting of amazing photos and videos. It was reassuring to see that we left our dogs in great hands. I've attached some of the amazing photos we received from Rio Pet Hostel while we were away. They are seriously stunning- I don't think we will ever do regular boarding again. Rio Pet Hostel also provides daycare, dog walking, and home visit services. Check them out- you will not regret it!

Rio Pet Hostel Hollywood is a GEM! I can't believe I am so lucky as to have found them. My dog Daisy loves them - she gets excited every day/time she comes over! And she is one tired pup when she comes home from all the fun she has! I always get adorable pictures and videos so I know what Daisy is up to, since I miss her when I'm away! The girls always work with my schedule to help me out, and I appreciate them so much. I hope I never have to find another dogsitter ever! Rio Pet Hostel is NUMBER 1!!!!

I love my pup Anya so much and would only leave her with people I really trust. I’m so glad I found Rio Pet Hostel. Renata and Rebeca are so sweet with her and are great about sending pictures, videos, and text updates. Anya is a bit timid around other dogs and I’m glad we have Rio Pet Hostel to look after her when I’m away and also give her a chance to socialize with other dogs in a safe environment.

This place is AMAZING! I’ve had my little pup stay with them overnight for one day all the way up to 9 days when I went out of town. The ladies that own this business are nothing short of living miracles! They have accommodated me on short notices and when travel plans changed. They keep in direct contact with you through your pet’s stay with photos, videos, and text updates. They even gift you a little bag of treats when you come to get your little one. My pupper loves it so much there that she doesn’t seem to want to leave when I come to pick her up! 15/10 will use this place again! No need to look any further than Rio!

Renata, Rebeca, and Mandy took fantastic care of our dog, Dipper, with all their hearts, bringing him in like one of the family, if only for just the weekend! Everyday was filled with photos and videos of Dipper popping up on our phones for our own peace of mind. Dipper had a great time and came back to us as his happiest self. They even gave us a professional photo of him and a treat to go! 5 stars is not enough!

The best dog sitters in Hollywood!! So sweet & always so accommodating. I send my pup here knowing I’ll have an ease of mind. I always get sent pics of my pup and get updates throughout the day. Ive been leaving my baby here for daycare the past year and my pup always comes home happy and tired. Thank you guys so much!!

Absolutely love and highly recommend Hollywood Dog Sitters! They treat our little Jeanie as if she’s their own, they make sure is she comfortable, happy and always playing! We wouldn’t be able to do our jobs if it wasn’t for Hollywood Dog Sitters, book them today!

These girls are literally my lifeline. My dog (Maus the grey Whippet) is my most precious thing in my life and as I go away for long stints for work (most recently over a month) I need to have piece of mind that she is being beautifully cared for. Maus can't wait to go back because it's way more fun with them than with me!!! They take her in as part of their wonderful family and for that I am eternally grateful. Their prices are so reasonable and what you get is literally beyond measure. Maus always comes home looking happy, healthy and content. I couldn't recommend the Rio pet hotel highly enough. I'm so so lucky to have found them. 1000/10 would be my rating if it was possible!

Highly recommend Rio Pet Hostel to everyone! My pup loves going there and I never worry about him. They are reliable, kind, and provide a loving space for my pup when I can't be there!

Best dog hotel I know they took such good care of my puppy and I always plan to use their service:)

I wish I could give Dog Camp LA 5,00000 stars - 5 just doesn't do justice for their one-of-a-kind company. When I started a new job earlier this year where I couldn't take my dog to work, I was panicking with how to handle it. After some research, my initial phone call with Brenda immediately calmed my nerves and she was able to accommodate us and meet the very next day. Since then, it has been nothing but smooth sailing - Dog Camp LA are my literal heroes lol. Each update from their trained, dedicated, professional and incredibly sweet walkers make my (and my dog's) day. They feel like family now and even when I have to book last minute or cancel with a shifting schedule, they are the most understanding and quick to support our needs: like just yesterday there was a small earthquake in LA and one of their amazing walkers came to check on my dog to make sure she was ok! I could go on and on, genuinely beyond grateful for Dog Camp LA.

Elliott at Dog Camp is super. He takes great care of our cat Mars and she loves all of the attention she gets from him. He sends us fun pics of her during their visits that show how happy she is. We and Mars are very comfortable with him. Thanks Elliott.

Dog Camp is great! My dog adores all his regular walkers, especially Emily, who he runs to greet whenever she arrives :)

Wonderful, caring, friendly service. They go out of their way to please. I feel completely safe leaving my pet in their care.

They house sat for us and we have a little terrier (a hyper dog!) and they were great! Trustworthy and clean. They even took our dog on hikes and wore her out. I would recommend them to anyone. WELL worth the peace of mind to have pros look after our baby.

Our sitter for July 4th weekend was wonderful with our high maintenance, timid dogs. Communication was great and she listened to and followed all my concerns. I will definitely be using dog camp again.

Responsible experienced dog care. One of the best in the business

Love it here. If I was a dog I wouldn't want to leave!

An excellent service that really cares about its customers

After walking away from a horrible experience at a doggie daycare nearby on Santee St. that was owned by 2 lame money-hungry selfish punks, I was relieved and thankful to know that GO DOG LA was still in business after covid. I thought they were closed! In the 2 or 3 times I've seen and talked with the owner Beth - who is a lovely jewel might I add - I felt like I was finally home. Oh and Fizzgig my dog too hehe. I have a 3yo 15lb dachshund who is a standard sable colored shorthair breed and she killed on her assessment day. Normally her assessments will take at least 20min (we've been to many daycares in DTLA) but at Go Dog, it literally took all but 5 minutes! That's how easy it was for her which tells me that the pack of dogs there are all very chill dogs! ***OBLIGATORY PROMOTION NOTE: CUSTOMERS GET 1 FREE DAY OF DAYCARE IF YOUR PET PASSES THE ASSESSMENT TEST*** So today, Fizzy (short for Fizzgig) is at her 1st official day of daycare having a grand time with Beth, the workers, and the other friendly cutie dogs. Beth does a fantastic job of communicating to you with her mobile phone since their landline phone is not textable. She texts pics and vids of your furry little loved one throughout the day when she has time and man are they cute and make your day smile. If you need her ASAP, you can text or call her. That's what her mobile phone is for. There aren't any 24/7 cameras for us to watch through but I honestly don't think that's necessary because I've seen the facilities and the "no camera" thing is outweighed by the multitude of positive points of the facilities. ***ANOTHER PROMOTION NOTE: NEW CUSTOMERS GET 10% OFF 1x DAYCARE PACKAGE!!!*** Speaking of facilities, THERE IS AN INDOOR AND OUTDOOR AREA AND THE WHOLE SPACE IS MASSIVE! This is incredibly important to me because I strongly believe house-training rules must be followed and that dogs should NOT use the bathroom on the inside of the facilities. The outdoor area with grass encourages them to go about their business and reconditions the house-training. I also believe Go Dog is the biggest doggie daycare in all of DTLA (don't quote me on that). The water bowls are always filled with cold water which is great because my spoiled dog only drinks the coldest of waters. And what else... I think that about pretty much covers it! BETH THE OWNER IS EFFING RAD! THE FACILITIES ARE RAD! THE PRICES ARE RAD! EVERYTHING IS RAD @ GO DOG LA! COME CHECK IT OUT FOR YOURSELF! DON'T GO ANYWHERE ELSE BECAUSE I'VE BEEN TO 5 DAYCARES IN DTLA WITHIN 3 YEARS AND THIS 1 TRULY IS THE BEST!

Beth and her team are genuine, kind, knowledgeable, and communicative. I have been taking my Frenchies to GoDog for the past 10 years. I am very particular about my "children," and never have I felt more comfortable, especially when my work takes me overseas for extended time. The atmosphere and quality of pups that go here are highly vetted, and it feels like a community of like-minded pup parents who want what's best and needed when it comes to caring for our babies while we cannot. Beth recently renovated the entire play space, and it shows. It was great before and even better now. 10 out of 10!

Love this place so much for how my old pup loved them and how they cared for her (she was basically a mascot.) So excited for their reopening right around the time I finally got my new puppy! Nicest and best staff! She's normally a nervous little one but opened right up at GoDog, some of the happiest pics and videos of her. Huge space with big and small sides (mostly be personality, not just size) and outdoor space. No cages, just a free range daycare/boarding party. Love the frequent Instagram posts. So happy again, welcome back and congrats Beth and staff, a real gem!

The best doggie day care in the area. Everyone is super nice and the outdoor play area is an added bonus! My dog is thriving here.

Best doggie daycare in town ! This place is doggie Disneyland . So much to do and so many friends to play with ! My puppy is super happy to return , he goes crazy from the moment I park the car in front of the building. He goes often for daycare but has also spent a few days in boarding and they take excellent care . I love that they are cage free and all the dogs sleep together and supervised at night , I would hate knowing he’s alone in a cage somewhere . The best part is the outdoor space . They have kiddie pools for the dogs to splash around in and all kinds of little houses and castles and slides and bridges . Like a playground for kids . The staff are amazing . They actually love the dogs and monitor them closely , when you ask how your pet did that day they won’t just say “ great “ , they’ll tell you all about his day and who he was playing with , and what funny thing he did and wether he ate or not or what bad habits to watch out for because they really are monitoring them ! They’re not on their phones in a corner somewhere .

I have been a client for almost 5 years. Beth and her team have always treated my rescue Saluki like he is their own, taking care to get to know his specific needs and always going above and beyond. We’ve tried many places but he is the happiest here and I can relax knowing he is having a blast with people I trust. Not to mention socializing with his friends has brought him out of his shell. The team is excellent and the dogs are also wonderful - I can’t recommend Go Dog more highly.

Go Dog LA is, without hesitation, the BEST daycare in LA. We moved to DTLA in 2016 with a dog who has severe separation anxiety that could not be left at home for a prolonged amount of time. We tried multiple daycare in LA, but we were never 100% satisfied. When we finally found Go Dog LA, we never looked anywhere else and stuck with Beth and her team until we moved out of LA. To this day, we make sure we schedule daycare days with Go Dog LA whenever we're back in the city and Gatsby always come back happy and tired. I love how anytime we pick up Gatsby, we get a little report on how his day went and whatever shenanigans he got himself into. Gatsby is full of mischief and it's always fun to hear how his day went. I also love this because you know that they're genuinely spending time with your dog, playing with them, and actually keeping an eye on them. Go Dog LA set a high bar on what we expect from a daycare, and we have yet to find one as amazing as Go Dog LA where we live now.

My dogs have been coming here for years and they always come home tired and happy! The staff are always super nice and truly love the dogs. I love all the pictures I get at the end of each day; they are much better at photographing my dogs than I am. I’m excited they will be open for boarding again soon, as these pups need a vacay!

This is hands down the best doggy day care in LA. Don't be fooled by other day care's fancy store fronts and signage. What matters is how your dog is cared for and how much fun and exercise they get. Go Dog LA is a my pups happy place. She literally jumps for joy when we pull up and tries to claw her way into the building. I won't take her anywhere else. That pic is of her giving the place two paws up!

I recently moved to LA and was a little nervous finding a place to board my 1.5 year old cattle dog in a new city over 4th of July weekend. So grateful to have found Go Dog LA! Everything from drop off to pick up exceeded my expectations. The staff was highly communicative and answered all my questions before the stay and during the "meet and greet". I saw photos of my pup playing and having a great time on their instagram over the weekend and got an honest rundown of how it all went when I picked her up. The rates are more affordable than other daycares I looked at and felt that my dog was genuinely well taken care of and came home happy and tired. We'll definitely be back for more daycare days soon!