Doggy Day Care in Pajaro

“Jennifer and her family are great! Bennett loves playing their dogs and cuddling on the couch with everyone. Jennifer makes the whole process so easy and is great at communicating needs, updates, and photos. I will absolutely continue taking Bennett to Jennifer for daycare or boarding and would recommend her if you’re looking for somewhere safe and comfortable for your dog to stay.”

Sarah H.

“Debra was wonderful! She was flexible, kind, and communitive. She cared for my dog as if she were part of Debra's family - introducing my dog to her kids and dog. Thank you!”

Paul H.

“Sandy really loved her time with Denise and Quarky. She tried to run back into Denise's house as we were putting her in the car, so we'll definitely have to book again, the next time we're in Santa Cruz. Denise was easy to communicate with and drop-off/pick-up was a breeze.”

Amanda Z.

“Janessa, did a wonderful and caring for my Congo, he is a older and has back leggs issues. I hope she will be available when I need her again. Thank You , Vanessa”

Rudolph S.

“Susan L. is awesome. There is so much open space for our dog Bailey to run off the leash and interact with other well behaved dogs. Susan offered us some useful training tips and a full report on Bailey's behavior. I feel like Bailey enjoyed her time with Susan. My wife and I will definitely be bringing Bailey back when the need arises. I highly recommend Susan L.”

Richard R.

“JD is a godsend. Wish we had known him when Mina, my dog, was still a puppy. J provides us with excellent care for Mina and training which helps her be more confident and get along with other dogs. He is very understanding and flexible toward our work schedule. J cares for our dog just like his own. We can see how passionate and loving he is toward dogs in general and Mina in particular. J has a big heart for dogs and one of a kind. Highly recommend!!”

Mandy H.

“Tracey is the best!! She took my last minute request to watch my pup without an issue at all. She also sent pictures and updated me while he was in her care! I could tell my dog had a great time at her house, and made himself right at home ? will be booking with her again next time I go out of town for sure!!!”

Stephanie S.

“Our dog, Higgins, loves his daycare family so much he starts to bark in excitement when he is close to their house! We love that he gets to socialize with adults and kids of various ages and he comes home exhausted. Thank you for keeping an eye on our pup and treating him like one of your own!”

Jeffrey T.

“Petra and her family do a great job taking care of Otter and Toby. I get updates throughout the day with photos and both pups are always so excited to spend the day with Petra. She is very accommodating and has been great with my rescue pup Otter, making him feel at home. I have been using her daycare services weekly for over a month now, and have had nothing but great experiences with Petra!”

Katelyn E.

“Bumpy’s first stay with Keren was perfect. He was so excited to see he was going back to her home when we drove up. Bumpy and I had done a meet and greet with Keren and another family, the other family was nice and I could tell they love dogs but Bump didn’t seem to be very comfortable. During our visit he stayed close to me and didn’t do much exploring. He had such a different reaction to Keren and her family, from the minute we walked in her door he was gone, sniffing, exploring, meeting the dog of the house. To see such a marked difference in his reaction made my chose easy, he was letting me know which family he preferred. So to pick him up at the end of his first stay with Keren and find him happy and tired after a trip to the beach and a walk was wonderful. I could tell he had bonded with Keren and I will not hesitate scheduling another visit.”

Joyce S.

“Yu took amazing care of Cleo as if she were her own! She sent me regular updates and took her to the park to play fetch and on walks. Cleo was very tired and happy when I picked her up!”

Rebecca R.

“Nieves is such a nice person! Our dog Buddy doesn’t usually warm up to people very quickly, but he was best buds with Nieves from the get go. She and her grandkids got along with Buddy like Mac and cheese. We really appreciated her taking him for the day so that we could go for a long mountain bike ride. We highly recommend her to any dog parent! She’s fantastic!”

Joanna G.

About: I live in the Corralitos mountains with 2 English Setters, Toby is 9 years old and Finnegan is 5 years old. We have a 15 acre property to walk/hike. We also have a stream to freshen up in hot days. Plenty of room to play. I’m home based and keep my eyes on the puppies 24/7. No better place to enjoy the outdoors and play with Toby and Finn (both are neutered, and super friendly with other dogs small or big) I’m home based, keep my eyes on my puppies 24/7. I give them lots of playtime and rest. I let them play outside several times a day and I also give them 2 daily long walks, morning and evening I have 15 acres of land, I like to offer them lots of time outside (always supervised). I also walk them inside the property to ensure daily exercise.

“Carlie took fantastic care of my dog and my sister-in-law's pup on a recent trip. The two dogs are pretty high energy and Carlie handled all of our requests with ease. She was flexible with our timing and I would happily work with her again. Thanks Carlie!”

Lauren H.

“Paul takes great care of Cozy and always sends pics and videos. Cozy was pulling to get to Paul’s front door when we arrived and obviously feels very comfortable at his house. Thanks Paul! Cozy is looking forward to next time.”

Meg Y.

About: I am attending school at UCSC for legal studies and have a robust knowledge of dog parks, dog-friendly beaches and trails from Santa Cruz to the City! If you’d like to socialise your dog, you’re in luck because I have a 10-month-old baby 🐾 of my own. We have tons of doggo friends for your pooch to meet if you choose, and no matter what, your dog is getting top-tier handling and care when you trust working with me! If there are behaviours you’d like to work on or would like me to be aware of, please do not hesitate to reach out, and we can discuss them further. I am available for full time pet care and when school resumes come the New Year, I will be available part time + still available to board if needed. There has not been an hour where I have not been in the company of 1 or more dogs since June 2024 I have a fenced yard for the dogs to go potty and run uninhibited. I have a small scale toy operation which means the dogs will have plenty to keep them occupied and if he/she would like to go home with their favourites, we can arrange for that too. I am capable of pickup and drop off as well as supervised visits to the park, creeks, the beach, trails, etc.

“Awesome to have Soldier Boy stay with Ashlyn and her family. She was so good to boy and sent me photos of him during his visit ! Ty again Ashlyn”

Rolly L.

“Debra was very attentive and had the utmost respect when watching over our pups. Everything in her profile lives up to She was very responsive since we didn’t give her a definitive time when we were going to drop the pups off and was very flexible and accommodating. I will definitely use her when I return to Morro Bay and highly recommend her to anyone who needs babysitting. She constantly updated us with Picts and she has a huge backyard that allowed them to run around.”

Michael N.

About: Hello! My name is Alex and am I certified non-aversive, positive reinforcement dog trainer from (and still currently residing in), beautiful Santa Cruz, California. I ran my own canine training, boarding and day care in San Francisco (Golden Gate Good Boys LLC), for the last two years but I am starting over again, where I started as I have moved back home away from my clients in the city. I grew up with family cats and dogs and when I was in college I volunteered at shelters (Maxfund in Denver), and trained/fostered some of our senior citizens and more challenging residents (2 of which I ended up adopting: a blind and toothless pug named O and an elderly german shepherd). Many of the dogs we cared for had aggression issues, little to no training, no confidence and were fearful of people but we never gave up on them and as a result the vast majority of our dogs were adopted into their forever homes (Maxfund is a no kill shelter). At the end of the day I am above all else an animal lover at my core and since I moved back to Santa Cruz, unfortunately it was no longer making financial sense driving up to SF 5 days a week for my clients since the move. It would be my absolute pleasure to host your good boy or girl whether that’s a play date, a walk, day care, in-home boarding/house-sitting or training through my website. I am American Red Cross Canine and Feline First Aid certified as well! It would fit into my daily routine seamlessly! I currently work from home so my days are my own. I don’t have to report to an office and my freelance work (I provide video production, editing, motion graphics and audio engineering services when I’m not working with dogs for a number of clients in and out of state), allows me the freedom to choose my hours and stay at home. First off, I am first aid Canine and Feline American Red Cross certified in case anything happens to your family member. Secondly, It all depends on the needs of your pet! If you have a smaller dog, they’ll have to go out for potty’s more often. If they’re energetic then lots of walks/runs and playtime in the backyard. If they have abandonment issues they’ll have to sleep in the bedroom or somewhere close where they can see us and know we’re here. If they’re reactive or sensitive to stimuli, whether that’s loud noises or another pet/animal or quick movements then it’s a quiet, calm and safe environment they’ll need to make strides in daily training exercise; every cat or dog is different and has different needs. They might have medication that needs to be administered at certain times of the day or they have mobility issues, it all depends on the needs of your pet and what they need to feel safe and comfortable!

About: I have extensive experience with dogs, cats, and other animals. Growing up with pets, I've cared for them through all life stages, including training puppies and providing special attention to seniors. I also have hands-on experience walking and caring for my family, neighbors, and friends pets, ensuring they receive exercise, companionship, and proper care while their owners are away. I am currently in school part time, so I’ll have plenty of time to play with your pets! Availability every weekday after 1pm but my schedule is flexible. I have a huge fenced yard that shares a fence with a sheep pasture! I have a dog, a cat and 2 reptiles as pets.