Doggy Day Care Kagel Canyon

“Bernadette took great care of Wensley. He seemed really content when I picked him up, and I appreciated her flexibility as far as drop off time. She's a great communicator and kept me posted with pictures. I will definitely be using Bernadette again for Wensley's future doggy daycare needs. Also, he loved the extra little doggy treats Bernadette had made. Such a great little surprise.”

Jenny L.

“Laura & Brian were great hosts! My boys loved every bit of their stay and it made me feel so relieved and happy I’ve found a sitter like them. I received tons of videos while away and my boys did not want to leave when I came to pick them up! I will definitely bring them back, again thank you.”

Matthew L.

“Our dogs LOVES Alexandra! They were lucky enough to go hang out with her at her beautiful home with a huge yard with her and her husband. They had lots of fun and were so well cared for and well loved! I got lots of photos of them throughout their stay which I loved! So happy we found her and will absolutely utilize her service in the future!”

Vanna P.

About: I have been caring for pets (dogs and cats) since I was 5 years old as both a pet owner and sitter. I understand how difficult it can be to be away from your pet family members and will send regular pics and updates to keep you informed about your pet's well-being while you're away. I have always been passionate about researching and finding effective natural solutions to support pet health and am happy to recommend helpful approaches for your pets specific needs at your request. I also have lots of senior dog care experience, and am comfortable administering most meds that don't involve needles. My beloved senior dog with special needs (lost use of hind legs among other things) recently passed away and I miss him but am so thankful for the time we had. I learned a lot about using natural remedies to support senior dog health from him and also learned to walk him with support for his hind end. I am currently able to provide drop in visits for pets in the Mountain Glen I community in Sylmar at this time. If you live in this community and need help caring for your family pet, please reach out so we can arrange a time to meet. Happy to help with dogs, cats and possibly other kinds of pets. I can board too, but only for pets I know and have worked with previously. I always look for and implement practices that will create a safe, peaceful, healthy and nurturing environment for pets in my home and only board pets from the same home at the same time. Boarding and day-care are only available for pets I know and have worked with previously.

“Amazing how she was able to provide my boy with last-minute doggie care! He was so happy. Thank you for your amazing service.”

Joel M.

“I was looking for a daycare option for my corgi to get used to bigger dogs again after a bad experience with a loose dog. Brasilio gladly did a meet and greet with us and brought his Husky to meet Tucker. He was very laid back with Tucker and very comfortable giving him a chance to get acclimated to his dog. Tucker responded very well so I felt like he’d be in good hands w/ Brasilio. He was also very accommodating when he needed to stay overnight when I had a schedule change and wanted to just pick him up the next day. Tucker has been doing MUCH better with new dog friends thanks to Brasilio!”

Tamera C.

“Soraya was amazing with our puppy, Noche. She took great care of him, kept him safe, and made us feel comfortable while we were away. She was kind, reliable, and treated him like he was her own. We really appreciated the updates and the care she gave our little guy. We would absolutely book with Soraya again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring sitter. Thank you so much for taking such great care of Noche!”

Gabi Y.

“My pup is always happy and tired when she comes home from Lillybeth’s home! I am always comfortable knowing that my girl is being taken care of and loved. Will continue to trust Lillybeth with my dog!”

Becky J.

“Olga was great! I needed a quick drop-off for Jack so I could go to a party. She was very easy, very responsive, and was a perfect solution for me. Thank you for your flexibility 😃”

Lisa W.

About: Thank you for considering me to care for your pet!:) I help with walks, feedings, and medication, and playtime of course. I’m really patient with all kinds of pets, from puppies to older dogs. I make sure every pet feels comfortable, safe, and loved while they’re with me. I’m currently in online school, so I have plenty of free time to spend with your pets! I’m available for you anytime of the week! I always pay attention to what each pet needs, whether that’s extra playtime, cuddles, or a little space. I want to always make sure they’re safe and comfortable.

“Greatly appreciate Brenda, she cares for my Coco on the weekends. She works with my hours which is great since my job is a bit hectic during these days. Coco loves being with her and that is something I’m very grateful for. Will continue bringing her 🙂”

Maria Benitez

“Ryder was amazing. Our dogs are not used to other places or people. He took them for several walks and sent updates during the day. Kale and Oskar looked happy and relaxed when we picked them up. Definitely we will keep contracting hisservices.”

Lidia A.

“Katy was amazing! She knew exactly how to handle T-Rex who is is slightly anxious around new people/new areas. T-Rex loved her the moment we met her which put me at ease. She also sent multiple pictures and also took T-Rex out for multiple walks even in the rain, thank you Katy! I would definitely trust her with T-Rex again and highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for someone friendly, caring, and professional.”

Kim H.

About: Your dog deserves a good time. You deserve not to worry. Most of my adult life has involved figuring out how to have a full career, move around, travel, handle the occasional life curveball—and keep my dog happily built into the mix through all of it. Before Mario, there was Bruiser. He came to me with significant health issues and severe anxiety from his life before me. Early on, I had a trainer helping me simply get a collar onto a dog who wouldn’t come out from under the bed. He had essentially never been on walks. Everything was new, and trust had to be earned slowly. Eventually, Bruiser became a rockstar. He traveled throughout the Pacific Northwest with me while I built ski and snowboard retail spaces for work. He hated the snow (I couldn’t really blame him), but loved the car, loved being in the store, and became the unofficial mascot everywhere we went. The biggest thing he taught me: the dog you meet today may not be the dog you see once they feel safe. Since then, friends, coworkers, and even shelters have trusted me with their dogs. So have hotels—after years of business travel with a dog in tow, we were still welcomed back as return guests. Anyone who has traveled extensively with a pet knows that’s not a particularly low bar. I’m comfortable with puppies, seniors, big dogs, little dogs, anxious dogs, and dogs who need some extra patience. I care much more about understanding the individual dog than whatever assumptions come with their breed, size, or age. After years of being the person who relied on trusted sitters to make work, travel and life possible, I finally have the time and space to be that person for someone else. I’m returning to LA and building my next chapter here—new goals, freelance and startup work, a few side ventures, and a social life I’m happily filling back in as I go. My work has never fit particularly neatly into a 9–5 box, and right now neither does my life. I work independently, much of it from my laptop, which means I have more control over my calendar than most people working a traditional schedule. That flexibility is part of what I can offer you. I’ve spent plenty of my own life being the person whose meeting ran late, trip changed, work suddenly needed me somewhere else, or opportunity appeared with very little notice—and having a dog never made any of those logistics simpler. Right now, I can be the person who absorbs some of that unpredictability on your end. There are fewer dinner reservations I absolutely have to make at 8, fewer gym classes at 6 sharp, and more room to say, “Sure, I can make that work.” I like a life where you catch the show, take the trip, meet people along the way and let some of the story write itself. So I don't inherently mind a last-minute request. If I’m available, your dog is a fit, and the logistics make sense, ask. I still have work, plans and a life of my own—your dog is joining it, not filling an empty calendar—but at this particular moment, mine has a lot more give than the average 9–5. One limitation remains firmly outside this new era of possibility: despite everything podcast culture has promised me, I am still not a 6 a.m. person. I’m a big believer in prevention—but also in paying enough attention to react when prevention meets real life. My home has a large, fully fenced yard that Mario and I use as our outdoor living space. Over time, I’ve continued adapting it based on what I actually observe rather than assuming that because something should keep a dog contained, it always will. When Mario demonstrated that the small gap beneath a fence was apparently plenty of room to begin an unauthorized neighborhood outreach program, I added guards along the bottoms of the fencing. When gardeners or anyone else needs the garage opened, an additional folding barrier covers the temporary gaps. Gates stay secured while work is happening, and the people who regularly come onto the property know the routine: Mario gets his mandatory affection, barriers go up, dogs go in, work begins. I also have cameras covering the outdoor space as another layer—not because I expect disaster, but because I want to know when something changes. Unexpected motion at night progressively gets my attention through the house and outdoor lights and eventually my phone. Usually I’m not looking for an intruder; I want to know whether an animal entered the yard, weather shifted something, fencing moved, or a gate isn't sitting the way it should. That’s generally how I approach safety: prevent what I can, notice what changes, and react before a small problem gets the opportunity to become a big one. This is also a real home in a real LA neighborhood, not a sealed dog-care facility. Guests staying in a separate studio cross the courtyard when coming and going. My neighbors and I have long maintained fencing and boundaries so their small dog stays on their side and ours stay here. Neighborhood cats occasionally hop fences on their way home. Dogs bark. Deliveries happen. Wildlife exists. Life occasionally ignores the plan. So while I take managing the environment seriously, I also need dogs staying here to encounter normal surprises without becoming dangerous. That doesn’t mean perfectly trained, never anxious, or friends with every creature they meet. A dog who needs redirection, space, patience or thoughtful introductions can be completely workable. Aggression is different. I cannot host a dog whose response to an unexpected dog, cat, person or ordinary neighborhood stimulus could reasonably be to attack. Once you leave your dog with me, managing everything I reasonably can becomes my responsibility—and I take that part seriously.

“Robert is a great communicator. I really appreciate all the feedback he gave me for my disabled dog.”

Jessica R.

“Bonn is an amazing sitter! So accommodating of my needs and those of Junie B! Highly recommend his services! I can tell he cares very much about the care he provides for his clients.”

Sam R.

“What can I say about Mary Ann that hasn’t been said before? She is absolutely wonderful and really cares for your pet. I was anxious to leave my puppy but we did a meet and greet first and that went very well. The day of actual care, I was still anxious (but that’s me being overprotective) heard my baby bark and I almost turned around but then I heard Mary Ann talking to her and I didn’t hear her bark anymore. Mary Ann really loves pets. I received regular updates and pics to let me know how she was doing. My baby had a huge smile in each pic. Even when I picked her up you could tell she was happy to see me but kept wanting to go back to Mary Ann. ? I am definitely going to use Mary Ann again. Couldn’t ask for a better person.”

Sandra R.

“She was lovely and very understanding. My dog usually has a hard time playing with other dogs or even going with other people but she had no problem and Mason looked happy.”

Salma C.

About: I’ve grown up with animals and have also had my own Yorkie Terrier I cared for with much love. I know what it’s like to care for and own a dog and I will make your dog feel at home and treat them as if they were my own fur baby. I’ll have plenty of time to take care of your animals anytime since it’s summer!! I’m free most weekends days except Thursdays and Sundays 8am-12pm. Some weekends depending!! I have a small front area they could go pee at when it’s late at night or even early in the mornings. They will be taken on walks twice a day and given the nutrients they need including water, treats, and dog food.

“The house is so clean and well set up and the owner really loves the dogs she looks after. Thoroughly recommend Shahane and family for day care and drop offs. They are very flexible with time as well!”

Benjamin S.