Dog Boarding in Escondido
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My dog had a great stay!! He played a lot with Melissa s dog. She sent several updates throughout the weekend. Thankful to have a great place for my dog to stay while being out of town!
Jennifer H.
Jordan always does a great job!
Chris M.
Alina was excellent with my pup Harper!
Kayla B.
Hezekiah loves Christina and her family. She makes leaving my puppy easy he s well taken care of and enjoys his stay . I m at ease with Christina and don t worry at all .
Patricia A.
Kathryn was an angel! She was so sweet to June and even did crafts with her! She was very communicative and sent lots of pictures. I will be booking with her again!
Linnea L.
Alina is extremely accommodating and my dog loves staying with her. We will be using her again for boarding.
Brooke S.
Alina took great care of Archie and I could tell they bonded a lot! Alina was very communicative, honest, and flexible with our needs. I feel Alina is very trustworthy and reliable and would happily book with her again!
Jordan B.
Sarah was wonderful with my Cali. She went above and beyond. It s such a relief to know she was in such great hands. Thank you so much, Sarah!
Sarah L.
Alexandra took great care of Jasper. She sent photos and updates every so often and was very responsive.
Rose M.
Alina is a great communicator and truly showed my dog love and outstanding care. We will definitely work with her again!
Brooke S.
The best dog events in Escondido
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The Grand Woofstock Pet Festival
Forget Woodstock — the Grand Woofstock Pet Festival is the grrrr-ooviest festival going around. Held in May in Escondido’s Grape Day Park, this iconic family-friendly festival is loaded full of fun and games for dog lovers and their fur-babies. A day at the Grand Woofstock is like something out of a dream for anyone who’s passionate about dogs. There are Best Trick, Best Kisser, and Best Howler contests, as well as an Owner Lookalike competition and a Doggie Fashion Show. Scores of vendors offer dog-related products and treats, while ‘Ask a Vet’ and ‘Ask a Trainer’ booths are also available for anyone in need of some extra canine care. Whether you own a Chihuahua, a Great Dane or anything in between, you and your pooch will dig this festival.
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Walk For Animals
Walk for Animals is a dog walk with a difference. Held in February each year, this two-mile stroll lets Escondido’s dogs and humans enjoy a relaxing stroll, while at the same time raising vital funds for the San Diego Humane Society. Starting at Kit Carson Park, this woof-tacular walk is North County’s largest dog walk and always draws a big crowd. The fun kicks off with a paw-some pancake breakfast and winds down with a range of dog-friendly activities and opportunities for some retail therapy in the Vendor Village. All registered participants get a commemorative "Walk for Animals" T-shirt, a good excuse to exercise, and the warm, fuzzy feeling you get when you help out a good cause.
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Muttropolis Solana Beach Howl-o-ween Parade
As Halloween approaches each year, something strange happens to the dogs of Solana Beach, around 15 miles southwest of Escondido. Each year, these furry and fluffy pets transform from ordinary loving companion animals into an array of furr-rightening (but still cute) and spook-tacular creatures. This is the Muttropolis Solana Beach Howl-o-ween Parade, when local dog owners are invited to dress their pooches in their Halloween best and get together for a stroll down South Cedros Ave. There are pooch-friendly prizes for the best costumes and the entire event is hauntingly good fun.
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Grape Day 5K
Grape Day 5K is a 5k event that puts the fun back in fun-run. Held in October, this much-anticipated annual event sees everyone from elite athletes to casual Sunday strollers complete the course. Run to raise funds for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and a number of other worthwhile causes. Grape Day 5K starts in the heart of Escondido and winds its way through the historic city. But the best part of all is that dogs are more than welcome, so you can pound the pavement with your furry friend right by your side.
Bates Nut Farm Howl-o-ween Doggie Costume Contest and Parade
Dressing your dog up in cute, adorable, and hilarious outfits is a Halloween highlight for any dog owner, so it’s no surprise that the Bates Nut Farm Howl-o-ween Doggie Costume Contest and Parade is so popular. This annual howl-iday event features some of the most colorful, creative, and simply stunning canine costumes you’re ever likely to see. Admission is free, and the best-dressed dogs take home a host of grrr-eat prizes. There’s also a pooch-friendly parade, pumpkin patch festivities, refreshments, and live music, making this a mutts-do for any dog lover.
