Double Dog Dare Ya

Well… we dropped our baby off here for a 7 day stay. This facility is beyond impeccable. The décor is tranquil and spa like. The staff is beyond kind and informative. I was worried about leaving my girl for the first time but with DDDY my heart is at ease. I even got a text with photo of my baby doing well with her new fur friends. I highly recommend them for daily daycare, long stays or just grooming. Wow. what a treasure of a find. Thank you! Love, Dixie Tashjian’s mom & dad

I used this facility to board my puppy while we spent the day at Universal Studios (only about 5 miles from Universal Studios). I would like to see a package for boarding with hours that correspond to the park (had to leave park early to pick up the pup); and it would be nice to have a pre registration procedure for out of towners so that I could have sent vet records prior to arrival. Clean facility with nice staff close to Universal Studios.

Great service and staff. Make your appointments for the weekend early.

DDDY is fabulous!!! They were recommended to me by our pet sitter because she was already booked for the time we were set to go out of town. I trust her recommendations and I was not disappointed by DDDY. I read all the information on their website regarding the way they care for dogs and their boarding requirements. I could see that they not only know dogs, but have taken the time to create a great environment for them.
I called ahead regarding some additional questions (mostly about reserving a spot for our Westie) and was offered a tour prior to bringing her in. I came in about a week before to check it out and the staff was very welcoming, gave me a tour and answered all my questions. I felt completely comfortable bringing our Westie in the following week.
The live doggy cameras in the big dog play yard and little dog/​office area were terrific! I was able to check in on Lola and see how she was doing throughout the day. She’s a little older, doesn’t particularly car for other dogs and takes daily medication for a breathing issue. Thanks to the doggy cams, I could see that she did great the entire time! I could even see that she was feeling more at home on the final day of her stay because she apparently knocked over the office waste basket when the staff was away from the reception area for a couple of minutes. This is something she does pretty regularly at home when she is comfy and thinks she can get away with something, sorry about that!
Their philosophy about dog care, experience and immaculate facility have made me feel very comfortable about bringing our girl back for our next vacation. I highly recommend Double Dog Dare Ya.

I have a five month old puppy that’s a Miniature Schnauzer, I have taken Piper to Double Dog Dare Ya twice now and we have been very happy every time! The staff is really friendly and helpful. The receptionist is very kind and helpful with all of my questions. The first time I did a soft grooming and they take their time and are really gentle with puppies. Today I did a full Miniature Schnauzer haircut, and the groomer did a beautiful job! She looks amazing, almost like a doggie makeover! :) I will continue going here and use the same groomer. Can’t say enough positive thing about this place! If I ever need to use the boarding service, this is where we will pick!

I take my Corgi to get bathed and her nails clipped once a month and she always comes back so pretty and soft. The business is always very well cleaned and all the dogs look happy that are there for day care. They have a cool pond like pool for the big dogs to play in that are there for day care.

DDDY knows what it takes to run this type of business. They follow a set of rules to assure everyone that our dogs will have a great experience (grooming and /​or boarding). If any dog does not meet their requirements (medical shots in particular) they will not accept your four-​legged family member.
It’s not the cheapest, but you get peace of mind and your dog gets great grooming and treatment.

I don’t know what happened from when I first discovered this place, but the level of grooming quality has gone WAY down.
For $ 60 I expect an even hair cut at the very least and NOT one very short ear and one normal ear. It literally looks like they cut one too short and realized «OOPS!» I also expect that if I leave CLEAR instructions, that they get followed which they do not always.
It seems that grooming is not their thing maybe they are more of a bording facility.
Too bad. Will likely go back to my spot in Los Feliz even though it’s farther from my house.

If 6 stars were an option, I’d give this place 6 stars. I have used DDDY for boarding my poodle on two occasions and I’ve been satisfied both times. The place looks amazing, almost like a zen resort for doggies. It looks very well maintained. I feel so comfortable leaving my little best friend there. He seems to be happy staying there. Clean place, convenient, reasonably priced and very accommodating! What more can you ask for?! We will definitely be using their services again. I wouldn’t take my dog anywhere else.

Excellent company, I highly recommend their services. I take my golden retriever to get groomed here and he always looks and smells fantastic when I pick him up. One time he wasn’t cut exactly the way I wanted and the staff bent over backwards to fix the error immediately. Great staff too!

This is the place for doggy day care! Their service is outstanding and the handlers know their business. I tend to drop off and pick up ad odd times and have never been disappointed. The dogs are calm and happily playing (both small and large), the place is always clean, I love the webcams so I can check up on my puppy. I can’t say enough nice things about it. She has been going for 3 months and is always eager to get in the door!

I wrote the original review (below) and gave Double Dog Dare Ya a 1 star rating. I wanted to revise my rating and add a note that the owner did call to address the issue and explained that this was not typical or acceptable service provided by her staff member. I was pleasantly surprised that she took the time to address this. I will definitely give Double Dog Dare Ya a chance now!
Original review follows:
For starters I have not yet used their services so what they provide for the dogs is undetermined. I’m also not one of those super picky people and give people a lot of leeway when they aren’t overly helpful or polite, after all everyone has a bad day.
However, their communication needs some work and I hope this will be a means for them to address their current standard operating procedure and work on their customer service skills.
I called to make a reservation for my dogs. I was asked to hold and they hung up on me, ok that happens, so I called back. I was on hold for almost 9 minutes. When my call was finally transferred the lady I spoke to was impatient and rushed and not very informative.
I had to cancel my original reservation so I called back later the same day. I said «I made a reservation for next weekend and I need to cancel that.» The lady I spoke with said «Perfect» (very sarcastically) and slammed down the phone. I was so shocked I waited on the line for a minute thinking the phone had been dropped and hit the desk.
She didn’t ask if I wanted to reschedule or find out if I needed any other services. Such a poor move from a business perspective. I guess they have enough business they don’t need to offer or be concerned with customer service skills…

I owe Double Dog Dare Ya a good review. I was boarding my guy for the first time here, and namely, Betty, went out of her way to make sure they could accommodate us, bending some of the rules, and keeping Linus in a safe spot for us. It was one of the hottest weekends so far this summer, and given that Linus has real problems with the heat (he’s a french bulldog), they kept him extra cool in an air conditioned room. When you call for an update, they are very easy going about telling you how your dog is doing. We’d use them again.

I really appreciate the owner’s thoughtful response to my review. Based up on his response, I edited my original review, removing the climate control and thirsty dog sections. The explanations he provided made perfect sense to me.
I understand his philosophy on human to dog interaction, but i respectfully disagree. I am glad to hear he thinks my interpretation of his staff is incorrect, but based on my experience watching the dogs on video and my observations of the staff in person, I could never return.
This just isn’t the place for our dog who craves human attention and stimulation.

I would trust no one else with my baby dog Daisy! they’re professional, caring and do a wonderful job grooming my little girl! The prices are the best I’ve found considering the amazing job they do! Highly recommended!

I had a wonderful experience at Double Dog Dare Ya!
My little Jack Russell terrier is super shy and I’m always scared to take her in for a grooming. The staff was amazing with her from the moment we came in.
When we picked her up she looked great and her wired hair was soft and white. They left her exactly how I wanted.
This is definitely her new place for grooming and for any over-​night stays.
The place is super clean and the staff is lovely.

My wife and I stopped into Burbank on a whim for our «min-​moon» and dropped our babies Dixie and Wally off at DDDY for a fun day at Doggie Day Care! We just called our vet in the car and had them fax their vaccinations over. Betty was awesome and very helpful. Our pups had a BLAST and we loved getting to be crazy dog ladies and log in to see them on the webcam. Thanks Betty and thanks DDDY!
I will def bring my dogs back when in town and recommend them to others!

My dogs home away from home! I was introduced to DDDY by a friend/​colleague. She takes her dog there and had great things to say. She was right! A great location – tucked away, private but accessible. Most importantly, a friendly and caring staff. Not only do I drop my dog there for day care but I also board him there as well. The webcams allow me to look in on them any time during operation hours, which is comforting. Another bonus, the owners live on the premises, so I never have to worry about the dogs being unattended at any moment. We love DDDY!!!

We’ve been sending our now 10-​year old Lab/​Dalmatian mix to DDDY for the last 6 or 7 years, and our 5 year old pug her entire life. When we go out of town, it’s a relief to know that our two dog kids are being very well cared for. In fact, our older dog can be a bit fussy at times, but he loves DDDY. We also get our dogs groomed there by Patrick, and he does a great job! Sure, we’ve considered other options that are less expensive, but at the end of the day, it’s worth the extra dollars knowing that my dogs are happy, safe and comfortable. We tell our 3-​year-​old that it’s our dogs’ «vacation home.»

I first used DDDY about 13 years ago (maybe a little longer). I had a young German Shepherd who was really good around people, but was having some behavior challenges around other dogs.
I called and spoke with Patrick. He told me to bring Cole out (he was on Burbank Blvd at that time), and he would work with him. As a dog owner, it was one of the best things I’ve ever done. Cole was a big German Shepherd, but Patrick worked with him for a few back to back days, and he was great well-​socialized, beautiful dog. I took Cole to DDDY regularly, and he loved it. He was always happy to to arrive for his day of play and his bath; and he always came home exhausted.
I have used DDDY for boarding as well, and I have had the same excellent experience. I trust Patrick and his staff completely.
I now have another dog, Chloe, who goes to DDDY most Saturdays. Again, she is always happy to arrive, and she always comes home exhausted and happy.
One last thing, the place is SPOTLESS! You can walk in and see a couple dozen dogs in the main play yard, and another dozen also in the little dog play yard, yet it doesn’t smell like two dozen dogs have been playing there, and doing their daily «business», all day long. The staff is continually supervising the dogs, and cleaning up after them.
I can’t emphasize enough how much I trust Patrick and his staff. I have been a regular customer for a long time, and whether it’s for a day of play or a two week boarding, I have no worries that my pet will be well taken care of.