Paradise Ranch Pet Resort — Local services in Los Angeles

WOW! Does Paradise Ranch have a cloning machine and stored my original dogs in the basement? These are not my baby girls, but I will keep them!!

About 6 weeks ago I adopted littermate husky puppies. I, unfortunately (let be real… I was fortunate) had to leave for a race 3 weeks after getting them and scrambled to find a boarding that would meet our needs and expectations. My relationship depended on it!

I found Paradise Ranch less than a week before I had to leave. They were quick to respond, and we immediately began the evaluation and orientation process. I’ll be honest, I am a helicopter dog-mom, and was nervous to hand my babies off to “strangers”. I also did not want to leave them with my fiancé because I didn’t want him to hate me while I was away for two weeks!!

Everyone at Paradise Ranch was so nice and welcoming, Mihdi was extremely knowledgeable and accommodating, especially with the short time frame. I was worried my girls wouldn’t pass the evaluation, but Paradise Ranch found the right group for them (smaller dogs), and we agreed to do the 4 hour mandatory day care the day before I board them.

I’m embarrassed to say I was everything I didn’t think I would be. Maybe it was the race nerves, maybe I am just a little too excited and was bummed I had to part ways with them. I watched the cameras like a HAWK! My babies looked like they were having a blast — never did I see them sad or withdrawn. I think they would have won the naughtiest little girls award.

With my desperation for the 14 day Board & Train, I was terrified the girls would not return home better than I left them. I became the crazy mom emailing and texting… and let me tell you — it was totally unnecessary!

Despite my excitement when I returned home, I allowed myself to settle in (and did not watch the cameras the final two days!!), and picked them up in the scheduled day. My trip was only 12 days, but we agreed it was best to give me those two days and let the entire session complete.

On pick up day, I did not believe the dogs brought out were my girls. Bowie, my strong-willed “what’s in it for me” girl came out Heeling!! HUSKIES DON’T Heel!! Or so i’ve been told. She listened to all the commands when first told and still does! Everest, my excitable baby was able to contain her excitement and follow through the commands.

We are now 48 hours home, the girls are settling in and we are continuing to work on the new rules/commands. It’s completely changed the energy of our entire home, and I not longer fear my fiancé will hate me for getting the two instead of 1. We have two more private sessions, and I cannot wait to see my babies become the goddess little naughty girls in the dog world 🤪

I will definitely keep Paradise Ranch in my back pocket for refreshers or when I travel for races again… I won’t be glued to the cameras next time around either!

Thank you Paradise Ranch for taking care of my babies and putting up with...

I have a 7 year old pitbull named Bowser who comes here for daycare and boarding. I have been to at least 10 different dog boarding facilities through out the Los Angeles area, and nobody has come close to this place. One of greatest things I love about this place is their transparency policy. They had me watch a video on the day of the evaluation that goes over dogs and their behavior in a group environment, as well as their training standards and the dog handlers methods of maintaining a safe environment for everyone. During the video, I was also able to watch Bowser be evaluated with the lead handler. Fortunately, my dog passed his evaluation. The lead handler briefly discussed my dogs experience and the different behaviors my dog displayed upon meeting a strange new dog. Luckily, Bowser is well socialized so they didn't have much to discuss with me. However, they were quick to explain how they handle dogs that are more out of tune I guess you could say. After the discussion, and my dog joined the group, he hooked me up with instructions on how to access their live feed cameras. Holy smokes!! I was impressed by the amount of cameras available, and that they are in HD too! Coming from someone who has seen many different facilities, this was absolutely a huge win for me. I am not going to lie, I did tune in from time to time that day to watch him and it was so fun to see him interact with the dogs. A big big WOW factor are the water yards! They have 2 different yards with two shallow pools with water feautures. Its very hard to describe, I suggest you check them out for yourself! Bowser is privileged to attend doggy slumber parties from time to time. All I have to do is show up, fill out a form, give them his food and thats it. Its a quick and easy process and you can tell they get people in and out of there quick. The parking lot had cars coming in and going out. I am not the only person who wants to get away after being locked up I can see! Whenever I have a question, there is someone there ready to provide an answer, which I really appreciate. This place is a god send ,and I am happy to have my dog stay there. I know he loves the ranch and that he is in good hands. I see it all the time on their cameras when he is there. I can go on and on about Paradise Ranch to be completely honest, but I won't. Just do yourself the favor and give this place a visit! You're fur baby will...

Does anyone else think this place is odd? When you go in for orientation, you have to watch this "Welcome video" that represents like bad utopian horror movie or an episode from black mirror.

PROS: The facility is beautiful, clean and well designed to monitor large groups of dogs. staff seems well trained. Plenty of cameras to watch your dog. CON: expensive, difficult to get booking during holidays and here is the odd part I don't like..

the dogs are not allowed to play. They use this unique "pack-leader" technique where each group of dogs (about 20)gets assigned pack leader staff. All the dogs indistinctly recognize that the human staff is the pack leader and they naturally behave and is submissive within the group. The staff is not allowed to pet, give attention or Play with the dogs. The dogs are not allowed to play amongst themselves (no chasing, no wrestling, no dog play) neither. If they start playing or getting excited, the human staff warns them by spraying water or putting a leash on them. This technique is actually clever and keeps the dogs calm and uniformed. but when I watch the camera, the dogs are just chilling.. almost like zombie dogs. They're not running around having fun. They're not allowed to. They just roam around alone in circles or just sleep. Their photos on the Google page look like they're having a hell of a time but reality is a bit different.

end of story: if your dog is older, just likes to chill and hang out.. this place might be good. But if your dog like mine is social, outgoing and wants to run around with other dogs, do not come here as that kind of behavior is not allowed.

And please.. did anyone else find the intro video during orientation...