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PickUp Drop Off Dog Daycare + The Best Training Programs in Southern California!
Elevate your dog's training experience with a comprehensive and convenient program tailored to meet your furry friend's needs.
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152 customer reviews
Caroline Moley
cannot say enough wonderful things about this daycare and grooming team! My two Frenchies, Olive and Gus, go every day, and knowing they’re so well cared for gives me such peace of mind. The morning pickup and afternoon drop-off service is a lifesaver, and Mark is absolutely fabulous! He makes the whole process so easy and seamless.The grooming team is incredibly accommodating, and my pups always come home looking clean, fresh, and adorable. The daycare team is equally wonderful and attentive, making sure both dogs have everything they need, especially during the hot weather. As a Frenchie mom, I really appreciate that extra care!We are so grateful for the entire team. Five stars and so much love from me, Olive, and Gus! More...
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Ranu Mukherjee
I feel I can trust Whitaker folks to pick up and drop off my dog when I’m not home- this is a huge thing. She got a great bath and eye trim today and she’s so soft and fluffy!
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Phillip Marzouk
They will never stop messaging you no matter how many times you unsubscribe, tell them that your dog passed, or begged them to remove you from the list
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Tracey Phillip
Awful place who won't ever let you go. Spam emails and text messages that never stop
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Devyn LaBella
Gave Whitaker a try and found the staff to be incredibly professional, competent, and communicative. They came to our home for an assessment to learn about our dog and our needs, then offered us a complimentary trial day to see how he did. Our dog (who has a tracker) was picked up around 10:00 a.m. but didn’t arrive at camp until about 11:15, so he spent over an hour crated during pickups and transport. The crate used that morning was also too small for him, which concerned me, but they were very receptive and solution oriented when I brought it up and had a better solution for his ride home.In total, he got about four hours of actual playtime, with a good portion of the day spent getting to and from camp. That’s really our main reservation. As a Border Collie, we prioritize giving him as much time as possible to move, play, and be out of a crate, so the amount of transport/crate time is something we have to consider.That said, he came home happy, healthy, and tired, and they even sent him home with a cute keepsake from his day at camp, which was a really thoughtful touch.There was also one small administrative hiccup: although we were told the trial day would be complimentary, I received a $95 invoice afterward. I’m assuming this was simply an oversight.We were previously members of a private membership dog park that closed, so we’re pretty particular about where we send our boy and always prioritize his best interests. We were impressed with Whitaker’s staff and will definitely keep them in our rotation when the need arises. We are not candidates for their packages as our schedules are irregular but I love that they offer one offs too which is more in alignment with our needs.Overall, I think it’s a great option if you have the budget, flexibility with pickup and drop-off times, and don’t mind the transportation time. I’m glad we gave them a try! More...
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Mark Reitman
Our go to doggy day care and boarding. They are great about home pick up and drop off. We also have our dog groomed here and she comes home fresh, fluffy and happy.
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Garo Nalbandian
What an amazing team! My pup Gordon did a complete 180 after joining their 3 week training program. He's a lot more confident and doesn't pull on the leash as much and is waaay less reactive in general. His personality is really shining through now and I feel like I finally know who my pup actually is. Matt's a really great teacher, not just to Gordon, but to me as well. After the program, I also feel a lot more confident in my role in Gordon's life and the things I need to do to make sure he has the structure and stability he needs to grow into a healthy and happy dog. Can't recommend them enough! More...
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Paybae Store
I brought my dog to Whitaker dog thinking it would help him with his anxiety, socialization, and obedience. It did for about a week after the program and maybe two weeks later he was right back to normal. No clear instructions were given to help keep up his behavior and we were told we would have to pay to help fix it? I don’t know but I’m disappointed O really thought this program would help but it didn’t. Feels like a slap in the face being that he was gone for nearly 4 weeks. More...
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Zianna Milito
They absolutely transformed my dog! At 6 years old, I was unsure whether it was too late to train her as she was anxious, hyperactive, and a bit bossy. After doing the 4 week board-and-train, she was like a different dog. It took a lot of follow through and commitment at home, but I couldn’t be more impressed by the Whitaker team and more proud of my girl for all she learned. Their continued support even after she came back home made such a difference, and the pick up/drop off service is a huge bonus. I couldn’t recommend enough! More...
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Stella Bernal
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Tony Victor
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Marlena McGill
The best training daycare and boarding ever!!!
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Samuel Scriven
This was the easiest grooming we’ve ever done. The groomers were great, even sending me a picture of our dog to let me know she was doing well. The price was right, the timing was excelling (our dog was groomed while boarded when we were out of town), and the communication was really good. We will use this service again, for sure! More...
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Christine Williamson
fun at day camp
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rebecca
I was with my sister the day Whitaker Dog Day Camp lost her dog, Kai, and it was one of the most heartbreaking and stressful experiences I’ve ever witnessed. For hours, we searched in extreme heat, completely panicked and desperate to find him. As family, Kai isn’t “just a dog” to us he’s loved like family. Watching my sister break down while not knowing if he was safe was absolutely devastating.What shocked me most was the lack of urgency and compassion shown by the staff. While we were frantically searching, it felt like they had already given up. At one point, we were even encouraged to stop looking and go home. I cannot imagine how anyone could expect us to sleep at night without knowing where our dog was or whether he was hurt.Eventually, Kai was found injured, terrified, and in need of veterinary care. Seeing him in that condition after hours alone in dangerous temperatures was heartbreaking.Mistakes can happen, but how a business responds to an emergency says everything. In our experience, there was a serious lack of accountability, urgency, and empathy during one of the most traumatic situations our family has ever faced. I would never trust them with a pet again. More...
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Ryan Bruce
The team at Whitaker Dog Day Camp was very accommodating in helping get my dog Aki approved and scheduled for day care. I was able to drop him off in the morning and he was returned back to our home in the afternoon without any issues. They provided photographs and videos of him being slowly and safely integrated into the environment. I hope to use Whitaker for future day care and boarding needs. More...
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Maya Bunting
What would we do without Whitaker, we love them! we have been using them for about 5 years now . Not only are all the staff friendly and patient with our pup, but also very fast about getting back to us for any last minute requests, sending pics and ensuring our pup’s safety . We recently used their grooming services for the first time and we have a pretty temperamental frenchie when it comes to grooming, but they were able to bathe him , get him silky soft and clip his nails, we definitely will be using that service again . They’re the best ! More...
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Erica Slater
Our pittie Bella has been going here for almost a year now and it’s been such a blessing. They take such great care of her - she’s done the dog walks, weekly pickups, grooming, board and stay and all of it’s been great. The few times I’ve dropped her off in the morning she’s excited to see all the guys who work there which is a good sign. More...
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Angie K Lopez
I have nothing but amazing things to say about Whitaker doggy daycare! They went above and beyond to ensure Kai felt safe and comfortable on his first day ever at a daycare. Kai is a 7 year old GSD and doesn’t have the best socializing skills(totally on me) but I’ve been wanting to work on that. I was nervous at first to send him off to be around lots of other dogs but the staff at Whitaker is amazing. From their managers, scheduling team, drivers, etc. everyone there has kind and genuine energy. Kai and I both felt their passion for dogs. Animals can tell energy and Kai definitely felt great energy from them all. I had happy tears when I received the pictures of him having a blast! They even sent him home with a framed graduation picture!! Super cute touch point! If you’re looking for a reliable and super kind doggy daycare, look no further! They have a forever client now! More...
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Kyle Jacob Franco
Whitaker Dog Day Camp has been amazing and super helpful! Quick and easy intake process and wonderful customer service! My pups tend to be anxious in new environments but they made my two dogs feel comfortable and right at home! Thank you!!
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Channing Mitzell
Matt and the Whitaker Dog Training program have gone above and beyond to help us. As first time dog owners, we feel so at peace knowing Matt is always a phone call away. Would recommend the training program to any one of my friends and family. Also shout out to Mark in the day care - the best of the best and treats our dog like his own. More...
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Jeremy Carmone
I can’t say enough good things about Whitaker, both on a professional and personal basis.They run a great operation and the staff are incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and professional. Your fur baby is in good hands with this pack! More...
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K Pop
Great organization. Our family has four large k9s. They are spoiled and opportunists.They took my dogs in for “rehab” and Matt the dog whisperer used his magic wand to herd. They customized compassionate approaches for my four dogs and work with me with great patience.Matt (and the management) treats every living thing with mutual respects, we admire that very much.Sincerely More...
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Mattea Greene
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Stephan
Wouldn’t recommend, was rude over an inquiry and overpriced
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LOLITA LOPEZ
The grooming services here are amazing! They take great care- are thorough- and always love on my dog the way I would. He is a big Akita and recently got skunked. They took such amazing care of him. On every trip, he not only comes home clean and soft but happy! Jade takes extra care and is a gem. More...
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chanez belkebir
Best service and company, my dogs are so happy since they’ve been going there! Thank you!
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Marta Pozzan
My dogs are always so happy there. They’re reliable, good to my dogs, and very efficient. Much recommended!!
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J
Amazing experience. We dropped our corgi off for doggy day care and left with a framed photo of him they took that day. Very good communication.
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Nahid Safavi-Rueals
I needed my cat Mucca paws trimmed ( an emergency). They took me in right away and took care of him. Lulu was great with him. Thank you for great service.
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Sean O'Donnell
We’ve boarded our boxer at Whitaker a couple of times and have also done grooming and day care with them. Every time has been fantastic. Our boxer dog comes home tired, happy, and looking fresh. The staff are super friendly and I like that I’m able to check in on him via text. Highly recommend this place! More...
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Becky Chicoine
Love Whitaker, everyone is the best and you can tell they love all the pups and take amazing care of them!!
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Tuija Voutilainen Lynch
Whitaker is a great place to do daycare and board. Their communication is quick, helpful and supportive. They listen and understand yours and your dog's needs. The pick ups and drop offs work so smoothly. Whitaker really cares, and it shows. The dogs are well look after, and I loved the daily updates I received. I 100% recommend Whitaker! More...
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Jessica Durham
I was on vacation and found myself in pickle where I was in need of a place my Shepsky could hang out for the day on a whim. Whitaker Dog Day Camp was the closest to me so therefore the first place I called. The process was so fast, considering my dog had never been there before. I was able to drop Lu off not too long after the initial phone call. Everyone I spoke with was so pleasant and happy to help. Communication was stellar-I received some really adorable pics and feedback on how my dog’s day went. I’ll definitely be bringing my dog back next time I’m in the area. Thanks Whitaker! More...
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Dina Jose
I wish we knew about Whitaker much earlier in our journey with Daisy. But it’s never too late and I am glad we enrolled Daisy in the 2-week board and train program. Even if Daisy will be 8 years old next week, her coming home today less of a demanding Diva dog and so much more of a picture of a confident calm princess. We are forever grateful to Matt Bragg and his team.. what you have accomplished with Daisy in two weeks is simply astonishing! Thank you as well to the groomers who gave Daisy her “spa”bath and brought her Bichon Frise look to be picture perfect! More...
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armando escalante
I was very please on the training that was provided at Whitaker dog training . The videos they provided during the training gave me piece of mind . Thanks Matt and his crew
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Jake abramson
I had a wonderful experience. They helped my eight month old golden retriever and she is so much better after two weeks and she is when we started. From the initial call to the final drop off everyone has been extremely professional on time and knowledgeable. Matthew made it very easy for me to feel Comfortable giving the leash over for two weeks. I am very glad that I use them and would highly recommend to anybody. Thank you too the whole team!! More...
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Stephanie Young
My pup regularly attends day care at Whitaker during the week and receives excellent care. This week we decided a good bath was in order as she was in a cone for a couple weeks. The groomer thoroughly pampered and left her happy with a soft, shiny coat, fresh scent and trimmed nails. More...
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Adam Johnson
Ethan....... Looking forward to helping you
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Jessie T
The BEST east LA dog care. Pickup and drop off make it so easy. Grooming services are outstanding. Hands down the best place to trust with your pet!
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Marco Jimenez
It was Rocky's first day at Whitaker. And from the start, they did not disappoint. Pick up time and communication (both with myself and Rocky) was great. During his time at the daycare, I was in constant communication via text & received pictures throughout the day on Rocky's progress. Appreciated all the communication. Rocky loved it and so did we. Rocky cant wait to be picked up and hang out with his new paw friends. More...
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Elyse Goyen
I absolutely love WDDC! The pickup & drop off service is SO convenient if you’re someone that travels regularly & wants your pup home when you arrive. The team are so lovely, sending frequent updates! The grooming service is incredible & amazing at the end of a long camp stay when your doggo is a little stinky from all of the playing! Have been sending my guy here for three years & could not recommend more highly! More...
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Isabella Valentini
We love Whitaker!! Our dog Winnie absolutely loves going to camp and always comes home happy and exhausted. Whitaker makes our lives so much easier with busy work schedules or sometimes just wanting a regular weekend day without having to be on doggy time. We are especially grateful for Mark, who runs our pickup and drop off route. Mark takes such amazing care of our Winnie and we know she’s in trustworthy hands with him! The photos we get from camp are a bonus too!! Thank you Mark and team!!! More...
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Julie Y
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Maureen Meyer
Mike is the best!! Super responsive over text for booking purposes, and does a great job. Our girls come home fluffy and sweet-smelling after their groom sessions, and the convenience of having it done while they’re at daycare is so helpful. Highly recommend!
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Kayla Larkin
I am so happy to have found Whitaker! The pickup and drop off makes my life so much easier and my dogs have an absolute blast at camp. The communication is top notch and the staff are all amazing! I know my dogs are well looked after and having a ton of fun. Peace of mind and high quality care! More...
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Kimberly Ambrosini
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Aiysha Whitfield
My fur baby joined the daycare a few weeks ago and she loves it! She’s an anxious dog but has been super happy when I see her. Also, the staff are very attentive and trained to handle my dog and her needs which is so important to me. Highly recommend! More...
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Jonathan Hoeg
Total pros at this boarding facility - picked up and dropped off our two pups right on time and brought them back with smiles on their faces - can’t recommend them enough !
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stephany t
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What do you love most about your job?
Saving dogs and saving relationships. Really making a difference in this dog world. We love the daily process of building the business that answers the call and removes all dog ownership stress. Its hard, being one of LA's amazing productive people, where do we find the time? Thanks to Whitaker Dog the solution has arrived. An all-in-one dog care solution, made for you!
Why should our clients choose you?
We strive to be the best everyday. The best team, the best philosophy, the best value and the best care.
Board and Train
Is your dog struggling with Puppy Brain, Attention Span, Immaturity, Impulsive Behavior, Impatient Behavior, Aggressive behavior, Impulse Control, Resource Guarding, Recall, Crate Training, Over Excitement?
If yes, there is a board and train package built just for you and your dog!
2 WEEK: Basic Obedience Training | $3360
3 WEEK: Fundamental Obedience Training | $4200 (20% Off) (Recommended Minimum)
4 WEEK: Intermediate Obedience Training | $5,000 (32% Off)
6 WEEK: Advanced Obedience Training | $6,300 (43% Off)
Welcome to the premier Board and Train program at Whitaker Dog Training! Elevate your dog's training experience with our comprehensive and convenient program tailored to meet your furry friend's needs.
Enroll your dog in our intensive training curriculum, where we focus on fostering obedience and addressing behavioral issues. During their on-site stay of 2 to 6 weeks*, your dog receives customized training from our professional trainers.
Think of it as an immersive dog training experience where every aspect of training is tailored specifically to you and your dog's needs and goals. From the moment they arrive until they leave, The Whitaker Dog team is dedicated to transforming your dog into the well-behaved companion you've always wanted.
*The duration of your dog's stay will be determined during the evaluation process.
In-home lifestyle training
A 2 hour training session in the home. We take a deep dive into the issues the client is seeing and create real-time solutions to the problems.
(recommended to be used as an add-on to existing programs)
In-Home Behavioral Enhancement Packages
Structure/ What will we be doing during this program?
We visit your home to get a better understanding of your dog's needs in their natural environment. Collaboratively, we establish goals and oversee the behavior modification journey.
-Basic training (Sit, Stay, Come)
-Crate Training
-Threshold Training
-Loose Leash walking
-Exercise & Mental enrichment
Duration: 2 hours each session.
What can you expect from this program?
Any dog is guaranteed to show some improvements in their overall behavior, especially in the area of impulse control. Once a dog has completed a fundamental Package. This Dog will have a better sense of how to identify and respect rules & boundaries. This program will lay the foundation for any additional training you may want to apply in the future.
SINGLE SESSION $450
One individual in-home 2 hour session with one of our trainers.
3 SESSION PACKAGE: $1,150 (15% off)
Must be completed within 30 days
5 SESSION PACKAGE: $1,680 (25% off)
Must be completed within 30 days
8 SESSION PACKAGE: $2,400 (35% off)
Must be completed within 30 days
