Dog Sitters in Occidental, CA

K9 Activity Club is a great place if you’re looking for somewhere to train/board your dog. This was Pumpkin’s first experience with boarding/training and I was so nervous to leave her, but she learned so much and was well taken care of! Also 10/10 experience working with the trainer Sophie. She has taught my husband and I so much about how to work with our dog and we have left more confident in our handling and have noticed a huge difference in our dogs behavior!

My baby girl Charmin had her 1st day at doggy daycare today. I was nervous and the staff was so patient and supportive! They took great care and time in her intro process with a small group of dogs, which is exactly what I was hoping for. After her evaluation process she got to join the group. Judging by her smile and excitement (and now utter exhaustion, also what I was hoping for) I’d say she had a fantastic time! Big thanks to K9 for taking such wonderful care of my little Bully girl, and her anxious human!

Our dog has been the greatest joy of our life and K9 activity Club has been nothing short of incredible in reaching our dogs goals. The trainers always take the time to answer our questions and give us feedback that ultimately has led to our dog leading a life with less anxiety and more joy. We travel over 60 miles each week to train with them because we have seen such great progress and growth in our dogs life! Shoutout to the trainers who are committed to helping us build a blueprint that can build our forever home with our dog! 🐾

We have used K9 Activity Club numerous times for boarding. We have used for short (3 day) and long (2 week) stays and my dogs return home happy and healthy. One of our dogs is not able to mix with other dogs and K9 Activity is very accommodating. The stay are all friendly and give my dogs the care and love they need while we are away. We will continue to use them in the future every time we go out of town.

So this was our first time at K9 activity club... it's a bit of a drive, but think they will do great with my pup! According to his report card, he had a good time. They are very professional, personable and kind. Happy that they ask a lot of questions regarding your dogs disposition... super great. Love that there is a daily "report card". Asked one of the employees I met in the restroom line how long she had been there...don't remember the length of time... wasn't a newbie, but what I remembered was "BEST JOB EVER"... we should all be so lucky! Fingers crossed for the extended stay!

Let me first say that we only used K9's daycare services. Everyone was friendly and professional. I didn't get to see the facility, so I can't give a review on the area. The check in and check out was very smooth. I will say that the parking area is very small and congested, especially trying to pick up between 5-6pm. They charge for feeding during the day. I brought my dog's food with me as I wasn't sure. I only needed them to give it to him at lunch time, but I had to pay a $10 fee for them to give him his own food. I thought that was a bit odd. Anyway, it was only for a day because we were only in the area on vacation.

It pains me to write this review, because until they sent our dog home with an unexplained and unremarked-upon wound, we were loving this place. We were in the Daycare Club, our dog went two days a week for 3-4 months, and he loved it. He was always excited to get there, then exhausted but excited to go home. The people were always friendly, he always seemed happy to see them, and they offered several enrichment activities in the short time we were customers, from which they sent us several pictures of a happy dog. Then this week, on a day that he happened to get a bath there, too, we found a serious puncture wound near his groin when we brought him home-small, but open and deep, subcutaneous tissue clearly visible. He didn't have it when we dropped him off, and we'd come straight home after picking him up; whatever it was, it happened there, and nobody said a peep about it. In a subsequent phone call, a manager did suggest that perhaps he had suffered the wound post-bath, but when we found it at home, the wound was clean as a whistle without so much as a speck of blood, strongly indicating it had been washed. Our vet termed it a puncture wound of unknown origin, and had to sedate our dog in order to clear damaged tissue from the wound and sew it up, to the tune of $1,100 that we didn't exactly have to spare, but that's beside my main point. He did great at the vet and is his same old self behavior-wise and as long as he keeps his cone on he will heal completely and all's well that ends well. I do not think for one moment, and would never suggest, that anybody there did anything intentional to hurt our dog. However, either: A- somebody saw him get hurt, or saw the wound on him, and didn't say anything to anybody about it, or B- nobody, including the two groomers who trimmed his nails and gave him a bath, noticed the open wound, which was roughly the size of a pea and clearly visible, on an area near his groin that is not obscured by fur, and frankly either of those feels like a serious breach of trust. The manager I spoke with after we got home from the vet was very business-like and respectful of my concerns, did an investigation on her end, and apologized for no one noticing or doing anything about it, which I suppose was the most she could do. When I told her we didn't feel comfortable bringing him back, there was no conversation about Gee, what can we do to make this right?, she simply said she understood our point of view and wished us the best. Our dog really loved going there to play, I hope we can find him a new place he'll like as much. I'm not writing this to tell you not to trust K9 Activity Club with your dog. I'm writing this because it bums me out that we no longer feel like we can trust them with ours.

My puppy had such a great time! He had so much fun playing with other pups his age and not torturing our adult dogs and he slept pretty much the rest of the day! The trainers there were there help owners so all the puppies had a good experience. We can’t wait to go again!

Our dog is a senior and she came home happy, calm and with good energy. We know she is well cared for at K9 Activity Club.

K-9 Activity would be the first place I would start for experienced advice about your dog. You're not going to talk to someone who has been doing this 6 months. Koby talks to every single person and recommends a program based on that evaluation. He has decades of experience with all kinds of dogs. The trainers are the best coaches for dogs and people I have ever come across. They are kind, firm, empathetic and reaffirming. Ashley and Sophie made our daily lives amazing. Grateful. Riffle, Tim and Kelly

Every week our dog sits at our gate eagerly awaiting her ride to her pack pals. It’s probably the highlight of her week. We couldn’t be more pleased with this awesome resource.

Jessica and team are amazing and you will not regret trusting her with your doggie. Jessica is extremely knowledgeable and takes the time to educate you and answer all the questions you have ( I had so many questions too!). I felt extremely comfortable sending my puppy with Jessica and was so grateful to have such a safe and wonderful option for my pet to learn how to socialize while getting his walk in! Jessica is not only great at her craft, she will take the time to make you feel like you are her one and only client. She sent so many updates and photos of my dog while he was with her. I didn’t wonder for a minute if my dog was ok because she made it so comfortable for all of us! Your pup is a lucky one if they ever get to be a part of this pack ❤️. Thank you So much for the level of service, professionalism, integrity and smiles you provide to our community.

I’ve been using Bonehemian Wags for the last couple years and I think they are simply amazing. My dog Biscuit is always so happy for his adventures with Jessica and the pack. I get a picture every time he goes out and they always messsage me when he is on his way home from his adventures! Jessica, the owner of Bonehemian Wags is professional and makes time for me when I have any questions. I don’t know what we would do without her and her team.

Simply the best dog walker around. Jessica is so attentive to each animal, and a true natural when it comes to working with the dogs. I am so protective of my fur baby, and Bonehemian Wags is the only company I trust to really pay attention to the needs of my pup.

Jessica and her amazing team have walked, trained, boarded, and loved my dogs for the last 7 years. I recommend her 125%

THANK YOU Bonehemian Wags! I rely heavily on Bonehemian Wags on a weekly basis to take care of Pup. I work late and can't get home to let my dog out to potty during the day. Bonehemian Wags is always there to take Pup out and go for a walk when I'm tied up at work.

Cecil is the owner/caretaker. What a wonderful lady. We took our kitty for a long weekend. I couldn't have asked for better care of my little pet. Total professional care, clean and impressive grounds. Full intake before and upon arrival. Obviously, she cares for her charges. I feel so fortunate to have found her.

Cecile is lovely, and takes care of the dogs with her whole heart. The estate is large and secure. My dog loves coming!

Cecile is awesome! She’s always so helpful and clearly loves the animals that come to visit including speaking French to them. Highly recommend and check them out for your dog or cat boarding needs.

Absolutely wonderful place to board your pets. I've taken my pets here for years and Cecil has always taken great care of them. Both cats and dogs are on separate parts of the property, but it is very secure and clean. The cats are inside of her house,have their own cages and necessities. My pets had a blast and she even spoke French to them! Definitely recommend.

Best and most caring place to bring your pets! Cecilia always makes sure the pets are happy and comfortable! Great for a planned vacation or a last minute carpet cleaning ! Would recommend to everyone. My mom brought our cats there as children and now I have my own and still bring them to happy pets ❤️

We take our one year old puppy here all the time and he loves it. Cecile (the owner) is a very caring pet lover. Your dog will have plenty of room to run and play.

The BEST place to take your four-legged family member! We have been taking our dog(s) to Happy Pet's Inn for over 15 years. Cecile and Jean Pierre are simply the best. They treat our dogs like part of their family. Zeus, our German Shepard, starts getting excited when we are about 3 miles away. He always comes back happy and healthy. We left him ONCE at another place...NEVER again. ONLY Happy Pet's Inn for him. Our previous Golden Retriever, Shane, LOVED Happy Pet's Inn. He too would get excited on the beautiful drive a few miles before we arrived. We have had many of our friends board their dogs at Happy Pet's Inn and ALL have been extremely satisfied. Cecile and Jean Pierre are truly a blessing. It's so nice to NEVER have to worry about our dog when we are away. It may seem like a long way to go for those who live out of the area, but it is well worth it and a lovely drive. As an added bonus, Cecile and Jean Pierre are the most patriotic couple that we know...but that's another story. You won't regret using Happy Pet's Inn. There is nothing that can compare to the care and love that Cecile and Jean Pierre and their staff give to the dogs and cats. We HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM!

Cecile was absolutely amazing, we needed a pet sitter for our chihuahua for a day and couldn't find anywhere else to take her but she said she would and our little schunk was very well taken care of :3

I have known the owners of this exceptional pet friendly facility for more than three decades. They are some of the most hard working and dedicated people that I have ever seen. These people have a genuine love and devotion for animals that goes well beyond what one would expect from from any type of pet related business. The Happy Pets Inn is the real deal twenty four seven and I don't know of a better place for any pet to be cared for. They have taken care of my animals over many years when I have had to deal with out of town family emergencies. I feel blessed knowing that in my absence my pets were cared for far better than I could have hoped for. You won't find a better place to leave your pet. Sincerely, R.D. Martinez

I have been boarding my dogs here for years. I wouldn’t consider any other place. Cecile is wonderful and the facility is a dog’s idea of heaven. My pooch(es - past and present ) have always been happy to vacation here!

I had a work trip in Napa and my Fiona tagged along with me ... She went to Maranda Ranch Kennels each day and had the best time. She played all day. By the time I picked her up she would sleep all the way back to the hotel, eat dinner and go to bed. Highly recommend Maranda Ranch and their team of amazing Pawfriends. 🐾

We recently boarded our pups at Maranda ranch kennels. Our dogs got alot of attention and playtime, the staff is great. The added bonus for us is our mini aussie Sophia was born there and was part of Setters 2019 June litter. This past stay she was able to see and play with her sister Goose, who is still part of the ranch. We will continue to board our pups there in the future. Also many thanks to Marybeth.

I’m not gonna lie, back in March, I hated the idea of putting my little man in a kennel. But Maranda is different! He has so much fun there (pictures to prove it) and gets excited pulling up to the check-in area. Thanks guys for taking great care of Leaf and giving me the piece of mind an anxious dog dad has!

My dog's 3-day stay was a horrific experience! (Photos below). Her paws were so infected and swollen she could hardly walk when I picked her up. And she was so heat exhausted I had to stop the car on the way home to make sure she was still alive! When we got home she shivered for over an hour. It cost over $100 at our vet, which included having to give her antibiotics for a week. And, my dog is super-sweet and mellow but her brand new canvas bag that had her stuff in it was ripped and the handle torn off -- which no one told me about when I picked her up nor would they tell me about it later when I asked. The only thing they said when I picked her up was, "Bring more food next time; she was hungry". They only feed once a day (!) so I brought her extra meals but no one bothered to call me to ask about feeding her more (I would've been paid extra) because they were perfectly fine with her going hungry!?! THEY DON'T CARE ABOUT YOUR DOG, only about your money. Maribeth the owner said she would call me back and she didn't even when she was told our veterinarian was concerned. My dog's favorite thing in the world to do is to go for walks, but her paws were such a mess from being there she didn't want to go for a walk for three days. Three days! She was traumatized and I was so upset it ruined my vacation. This kennel needs to be shut down!

This place is fantastic. My dog has been to at least three other boarding places and while they were all perfectly fine, he was always not himself when he comes home. He would act like a wild dog that doesn’t recognize the family at first and then would seem depressed and not want to eat until he was home for a few days. The first time he stayed at Maranda Ranch was for 2 weeks, longer than he’s ever been at any boarding, and he was his normal happy self when I picked him up. That alone makes me trust this place. He also had a bit of a medical issue while there and they took wonderful care him. He will definitely be staying there again when needed and I highly recommend this place.

This is a great place! I also own a kennel, so I knew what to ask about and what to look for. Everything was clean, the dogs were well taken care of, and the staff was wonderful. They made my vacation better by easing my mind and heart while I went on day trips. Thanks for taking such good care of my pups!

Amazing place to bring your pups and doggies! Our 3 year old has been going there since he was born, and I have run into friends out there as well. The dogs are well cared for and have so much fun playing on the trampoline or splashing in the kiddie pool on warm days. Maribeth, who previously trained guide dogs for the blind, is beyond experienced and has created a true doggie daycare and retreat. Every human out there is so kind and loving. Can't say enough about this place!! Ohhhh, and the best part might be that they do almost daily videos of the dogs so that you can watch them on Facebook while you are on vacation thousands of miles away!

Love Love Love this place. My dogs are so excited at the mention of going to see their friends at the ranch

I can't say enough good things about my experience here for day care for Bud. It is large, clean, and well maintained. The section Bud was in had her in an indoor/outdoor space to herself. She is a shy dog. Right outside her run was the large group play area with a water feature. It was shaded and quite large. I think this was the small dog section but don't quote me on that. I was so pleased I booked an extra day. When I picked her up I got a report of how she did. I always appreciate that.

Our vet recommended Maranda Ranch, and we could not be more grateful ! They warmly and efficiently care for the unique needs of our arthritic old lab, as well as our "crazy" young boxer. Our dogs can have time together there, but also space apart from eachother, and our boxer can run out his energy playing with the other dogs who are staying - so we found him a LOT less stressed out than he was after staying at other facilities in the past. I can bring in my own food with the dogs, but find it convenient that they will feed their own high-quality food at no additional charge. Plus, we got a small discount for boarding multiple pets at once. If that's not enough, it feels great supporting a local family-owned business.

Russian River Dog Walkers has been a lifesaver for us! We’ve known Kevin for several years through our local dog park community. He had helped us out occasionally with our pups and he’s wonderful. We’re so excited that he has launched this expanded dog walking/pet-sitting company and has found fantastic colleagues like Melissa. They are incredibly thoughtful and caring with our dogs. You see how much they love animals and treat our dogs as their own - and our two dogs love them. We can’t recommend this team highly enough.

James and team take care of your dogs like they are part of their own family. Our dog Winston is happy and safe there. 5 stars!

We love this place. My dog can’t wait to go for daycare to overnights. The staff is amazing and they truly love the dogs and what they do!!

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There are not enough word to express the gratitude and love Rocky and I have for our Auntie Trish. She is an absolute dog whisperer. Rocky was a difficult dog. He was never difficult with his Auntie Trish. I was able to travel leaving him with her knowing he was in the best of hands always. She is so amazing she has a spot in our first and second book. Rocky recently crossed the Rainbow Bridge. Auntie Trish still remains as part of our adventure. She is amazing.

My dog has been going here for yours. Trish is wonderful and so caring. I know my dog is being cared for when he is with her!

Trish is the best! Velma and I absolutely love her!

Excellent care for my pup.

This lady is a saint!

I’ve been taking my English Bulldog to Dairydell for a few years now. The staff is super knowledgeable and helpful! My pup comes back after a week or two of boarding clean, healthy, happy, and sleepy. I appreciate how attentive everyone has been with her - they’re well-trained in keeping up with her meds and recently helped me find the best boarding-routine for her after she’s been through two knee surgeries this past year. My vacations are even better knowing that she’s at the best place she could possibly be when I’m out of town.

Just finished a set of training sessions with our trainer Tina who was absolutely wonderful! I came with a very fearful dog who pulled on the leash, was reactive on our walks to people and dogs, as well as reactive to guests within the house. I had tried different options for training that were not successful for me. Then I found Dairydell! Tina was able to provide me with the support and tools needed to feel like a confident dog owner. I now go on walks stress free, I no longer have to turn around when another dog is coming my way to avoid a reaction, and I know how to properly introduce my dog to guests making him feel confident and relaxed. I cannot express my gratitude enough because my dog and I can now live a more harmonious life. Thank you Tina and thank you Dairydell!

After visiting four other boarding facilities in Santa Rosa this year and I chose Dairydell to leave my dog while I’m away. Most facilities don’t provide private suites, don’t allow pet beds or toys to be with dog during stay in private suite. Dairydell offers individual nature walks for dogs and playtime with other dogs or individually with staff person. I know my dog will be well taken care of and be safe at Dairydell while I’m on vacation.

I cant say enough about Dairydell. Ive worked with Leslie many times as well as with other trainers. They are all wonderful. I proudly have a very well trained dog that I happily and easy take with me everywhere, thanks to Dairydell.

This place is phenomenal, everything you need for helping your new family member integrate well. We chose to do a group training for 7 weeks, and will be returning for agility. Our dog loves to come here and has learned to be very well behaved. He also enjoyed daycare and made friends, and is coming back for boarding. While you are patronizing the farm for any services, you have use of their dog parks that month. Trainer Jodi is fantastic!!

I'm a first time dog owner and I want the best for my baby. Looking for a best dog day care is not easy. But finding Dairydell is the best thing that happened to me and for my baby PO. It's very clean, I love the staff makes me feel at ease knowing that my baby is taking care of. I visited alot of dog day care in the bay area and nothing like Dairydell...

I am dog sitting for my aunt and uncle and they use Dairy Dell doggy day care. The staff is very friendly and the dogs always seem excited to go and have fun there. One of the dogs had a health concern that they noticed so they are safe about dogs' health and safety.

Incredible place, and as a first time and new dog owner the team at Dairy Dell delivered on their promise. We have a very well behaved, trained and happy dog. Thank you Dairy Dell ✨⭐✨

Not only do I love dairydell so does my dog. When ever we go he gets super excited. I love their prices and that the staff takes the time with the dogs. My dog gets so excited playing with the other dogs that he would forget to drink water and would come home dehydrated I let them know and now when he goes for his rest break they put in a bowl of water with him. They don't offer all the bells and whistles that some of the other places do but what they do give is a fun place for your dog to run around and be a happy dog with a staff of dog lovers to make sure they are well cared for at a wonderful price.

love these gals! we did the 2 week training, and the difference has been amazing. 100% improvement—we still get comments from people noticing the difference in his behaviour months later. the free supplemental bi-weekly classes also help keep up the reinforced training. love love love dairy dell!!!