Best Doggy Day Care In Los Angeles

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Much like children, dogs need plenty of love, attention and guidance to thrive at home and in social settings. When they don't get their needs met, they often times start to exhibit destructive behavior which can be frustrating to come home to after a long day at work. Many pet owners actually think of their dogs more like children and thus recognize the need to keep their furry friends happy and healthy. The best way to do this is through stimulating play and socialization with other dogs for a sense of belonging every child needs. However, not all pet owners have the luxury to stay home all day playing with their dogs or taking them on field trips to the local dog park. A great way to make sure your dog is getting its needs met while you're away at work or out of town is to drop them off at a doggy day care facility where they can interact with other dogs and never get bored.

Pooch Hotel
960 N. Highland Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 465-5810
www.poochhotel.com

Located in LA's media district, the Hollywood Pooch Hotel gives every canine guest the star treatment with ample space for them to play, run and be merry. Pooch Hotel offers 24/7 access to your furry friend through web camera feeds for you to look in on your pets. There is always at least one staff member on site at all times with convenient access to veterinary care should something happen to your pooch. If you're going to be away for a while, Pooch Hotel also offers at least three custom suite options with more than enough room to accommodate your pet's needs. At Hollywood Pooch, your dog is sure to get plenty of playtime as well as lots of love and affection from staff members, so they'll actually want to come back to hang out with all of the friends they've made. Pooch Hotel even has a swimming pool equipped with life jackets to fit virtually any size dog.

Camp Run-A-Mutt
945 W. 190th St.
Gardena, CA 90248
(310) 323-2267
www.camprunamutt.com

At Camp Run-A-Mutt, canine campers have access to a slew of amenities to help reduce separation anxiety some dogs get when you have to go away for any period of time. Conveniently located close to the freeway for easy pick up and drop off, Camp Run-A-Mutt offers the most unique doggy day care experience in Los Angeles, making it by far one of the best in town. This day care and boarding facility is 100 percent cage free and fully supervised by "Alpha Dog" pack leaders with years of dog-handling experience. Camp Run-A-Mutt features a park-like setting complete with a synthetic lawn and a pond for splashing around to make sure campers are getting all of the exercise they need. Camp Run-A-Mutt even offers obedience classes for training your dog.

The Dog House
5959 W. 3rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 549-9663
www.doghousela.com

The Dog House is said to be the first day care center for dogs to open up in Los Angeles. This facility caters to dogs of all shapes and sizes and is set up with areas for both indoor and outdoor play and plenty of natural light. The Dog House's mission is to provide every dog under its care with a loving environment that keeps them stimulated while you are away. The Dog House also offers grooming services and a Zen Den where dogs can take a break from all of the action for a quiet nap. All dogs must go through an evaluation before being admitted to The Dog House.

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The Wags Club
11860 Mississippi Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 473-3333
www.thewagsclub.com

Offering the best rates in Santa Monica and West LA, this luxury pet resort consists of a massive outdoor dog park as well as an indoor facility with padded flooring that's easy on the paws, particularly for dogs more accustomed to being indoors. Some pet owners would go as far as to call it a country club for dogs because of its zen-like atmosphere and stimulating playground equipment, creating the ultimate play experience. The Wags Club is a full-service facility that also offers pet grooming, dog training and boarding services. At Wags Club, the staff is fully attentive and treats every guest as if it was their own pet.

Posh Pet Care
705 N. Harper Ave.
West Hollywood, CA 90046
(323) 655-7674
www.poshpetcare.com

Posh Pet Care is a boutique-style doggy day care with extensive hours for maximum flexibility when picking up or dropping off your canine child. The facility consists of multiple playrooms and a staff that is more than attentive to the needs of the dogs under its care. Los Angeles dog owner Kate Gerber swears by Post Pet Care, calling it the best doggy day care she has yet to find in LA. She says her dog Lola absolutely adores the staff and gets super excited every time they walk through the doors. " T hey take the dogs for regular walks, know them all by name and there is always at least one staffer in the room to interact with the dogs (which are split by big and little dogs)," says Gerber.

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