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Doggieville Dog Daycare & Sleepovers
Category: Pets Pet Services Pet Boarding/Pet Sitting Pet Boarding/Pet Sitting [Edit]
1155 Terra Bella AveMountain View, CA 94043
(650) 963-9460
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 7 am - 7 pm
49 reviews for Doggieville Dog Daycare & Sleepovers
49 reviews in English
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Review from Rachel E.
San Francisco, CA
11/10/2011
I can't believe I haven't yelped this place! My dog came to daycare here for 2 years. During that time she spent a few overnights and had 2 grooming sessions with Kat.
Chris, the owner, is such a nice guy. You can tell he and the rest of the staff just LOVE dogs. I really appreciated the daily picture slideshow, that they would see me come in and didn't have to ask which dog to get, and that they were always super quick to respond to calls and emails.
My dog always left Doggieville tired and happy, and I felt completely comfortable leaving her overnight. Grooming from Kat was great and reasonably priced.
Love this place! -
Review from Kari H.
Cupertino, CA
Updated - 1/11/2012 1 photo
I was thinking about Doggieville Daycare today, so I thought I would update my review. Auzzy was coming here twice a week, Tuesday and Thursday for a good 4-5 months. Things started out well. He seemed to really like it here and the employees were all very friendly and happy.
Over the course of the next couple months, however, they seemed to change their minds about Auzzy. His is a mini australian shepherd, therefore he has problems with anxiety. He started crying and howling around 5pm everyday when other dogs started getting picked up.
Once we were told that he was put into isolation so as not to upset the other dogs. Fine, but seriously, all he needs is for someone to pay attention to him. Possibly try to play with him.
As things progressed we were asked to pick Auzzy up as close to 5pm as possible. Yeah, that's nice. Except I work till 5pm so the quickest I can get there is 5:30pm. And I pay for the whole day. 7-7.
Eventually we just decided to take him out completely. We didn't want to upset the other dogs or the employees. Overall I'm really disappointed in what happened over the course of the few months we had Auzzy. I wish we could have figured something else out, but I suppose it just wasn't meant to be.Listed in: Pet Places
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2/15/2011
I've taken my 8 month old mini Australian Shepherd to a few other daycares in the area, while… Read more »
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Review from Caro T.
Mountain View, CA
Updated - 9/29/2011
An update. I recently got married in Oregon, and I decided bringing my pup along wouldn't be a good idea, since there was way too much for us to do and we wouldn't be able to give her enough attention.
We left her at Doggieville for 9 days, and we were very pleased with her stay (so was she from what we can tell). When we picked her up she was happy, and exhausted. She seemed like she hadn't missed us at all!
We missed her terribly though, and Chris was super gracious replying to all our emails promptly, giving us updates and making us feel like she was being taken care of and paid attention to.
My dog is shy and a little bit insecure, and she is always happy at Doggieville. I love looking at the pictures of her hanging out with the doggies at the end of the day when I pick her up.
What Chris has done with this place is truly excellent and very rare as far as Doggy daycare goes. I am a very happy customer and I highly recommend.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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5/19/2010
I absolutely love this place. I have taken my very shy, very small dog twice now, and they have been… Read more »
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Review from Mari M.
San Jose, CA
1/21/2012
I dropped by BABY off here for my girls weekend getaway. And he Loved it, well WE loved it. You can keep an eye on him almost all the time with there slide show updates that are ongoing all day. The staff is Great and Im just happy my pup gets taken care of and he plays all day with other dogs. Its nice to know I dont have to worry much about him being ok when Im not around. Its his new home away from home :) Thanks so much for the Great customer Service and taking care of my Boy!!
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Review from Miss Y.
Mountain View, CA
1/19/2012
What a crappy place!! Nothing like the person on the phone made it sound like. My dog did not want to stay there! So far Petsmart hotel in Mountain view gets my respect. My doggie loves it there
Comment from Chris H. of Doggieville Dog Daycare & Sleepovers 1/19/2012
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Review from Peipei P.
Menlo Park, CA
4/22/2011
My black lab mix, Chloe, is a high-energy, fun-loving dog that cannot get enough of play time or affection. When I realized that, with a new baby, we couldn't give our dog the amount of socialization and attention she needs, we started looking for daycares.
After trying out a few different spots, I realized that Doggieville was far superior than the others for two reasons: the people there genuinely love dogs and are dog experts. They know how to manage my high-energy dog with love and firmness.
Chloe clearly loves everyone there, particularly Sara and Alex. She is excited to go to daycare, and when I pick her up, I get a report of what she did. Chloe comes home satisfied with a fun day of playing.
If you live a busy life and want to give your special dog socialization and attention, this is the place for your dog! -
Review from Melanie I.
Bay Area
5/1/2011
We have been so happy with Doggieville in every regard. We have brought our Standard Poodle to day care, sleepovers, grooming and training at Doggieville are very happy with all of their services.
My first impression with Doggieville is that everyone there seems to LOVE DOGS. I first came to tour the facility when they reopened to new clients and you find one group member on a couch just petting two dogs they have deemed 'couch potato dogs' who prefer that to group play. Others are in the group rooms watching over the dogs playing. I have taken my dog to another facility where I was not permitted to even peek in on her. My request was readily accommodated at Doggieville when I arrived one day to pick her up and was curious about her behaviors in group.
One thing I would say that is worth noting is they do not have outside space for the playgroups, it is all indoors. However that also means my dog doesn't come home from Doggieville filthy and stinky, either. I have taken her to some facilities where that was the case. If your dog stays overnight they make sure to take them outdoors for walks on a leash.
Grooming, I do not know where to start. Kat is the fourth groomer to see our dog since relocating to the area. It is neither easy nor cheap to groom a standard poodle. Her prices are the best, she does a fantastic job and she grooms our dog start to finish as opposed to keeping her all day and doing her a little at a time. She is open to suggestions and clearly also love dogs and my dog loves her!
Training, oh my! Anna is fantastic. Our dog has done one board and train session with her (and she with us - LOL) and the results are immediate. I only wish we could see her weekly and look forward to when her more advanced group classes open up within our schedule. Our dog LOVES Anna.
We've been so lucky to find our way to doggieville. Initially we only sought them out as a place for overnights when we leave town and our experiences have wildly exceeded our expectations. -
Review from Becky W.
Sunnyvale, CA
10/13/2011
Groomer- Kat...
Our dog is a 10 lb Jack Russell mix and he is 5. We always gave him his baths but being pregnant and his shedding becoming out of control, we looked for a groomer. I am so happy we found Kat! Our dog has gone to her twice so far and we just couldn't be happier with the results. We will continue to take him once a month. -
Review from Ede S.
9/7/2010
This place is right off the freeway (101 Shoreline) and is stacked between corporate buildings. Yelp does wonders because I decided to bring Dot in for her first paid bath (which includes nail trimmings, ear cleaning and anal gland expression). The main reason I wanted to pay for her bath was because I was scared to cut too deep into her quick for the nail trim and I did not want to do the anal gland expression.
This place is pretty secured because they lock the front door if everyone else is with the dogs in the back. The staff there is friendly and will answer any question you have.
We had a tour of the place and it equated to a 5-star (human) hotel. You even have the option of having a doggy suite with their own couch and t.v.! (Do dogs even know how to watch t.v.?) You can tell the staff who work here are passionate with what they do and enjoy their work. We went out to do some errands while Dot was being bathed and they called us right when she was done.
Dot's super long nails are now cut and nicely grinded so she no longer feels like a cat when she's trying to get your attention by scratching your legs. She smells like a clean little baby and thank goodness someone else emptied her poo juices via her anal gland. Oh, and another plus about this place... it doesn't smell like your typical Petsmart or anything, the ventilation here is awesome! -
Review from Vivian L.
San Francisco, CA
9/1/2010
I heart Doggieville. But more importantly, my dog George hearts Doggieville. He's been going here 2x a week every time we're in town for the past year or so, and every time the car stops in front of the building, George's eyes light up. When the door opens, he sprints faster than I can grab the leash towards the door. Okay, so it makes me sad that he loves daycare more than hanging out with me, but what more could you ask for in a daycare, right?
I love that Chris (the owner) screens each dog before accepting him/her to the daycare. I love the daily pictures. I love the super friendly staff who actually care enough to remember each dog, what they like, and who their friends are. Could not ask for a better place for my dog to hang out! -
Review from Alex G.
Belmont, CA
7/15/2010
Since I'm one of those annoying people who treat their dog like their kid, I have to show off Elly on their website - (http://www.doggieville...) 2nd one down, "the Water Addict."
Ok - on to the review. (And btw, that I have not reviewed this place before now is beyond me.)
Chris, and Ann, and Alex, and Sara, and the whole crew are just so great. So laid back, so nice, so smart about dogs, so awesome. Your dog will have fun, and will be happy and safe. And that's what matters when it comes to dog care.
I found Doggieville shortly after it opened a year or so ago. I had been trying a bunch of different kennels in the area, but once we came here I never looked back. It helped that Doggieville was right down the street from my old work, but I noticed right away how good the owners were with animals, and how passionate they were about their business. Even when I start in at a new job, we will go the extra mile to do our business with Doggieville.
So, besides the safety and well-being of your animal, a few other perks:
- Pics from the day on the tv while you're waiting to get your dog
- Jar of candy that I continually rob while waiting for my dog
- Grooming/training available
- Facility understanding that pitt-shaming isn't cool - pitts are loving sweet pookies too
- Indoor option for rainy days
- TVs in all the private suites for dogs who can't play well with others but still want to be entertained
I'm sure I'm missing some stuff, but as I said, the most important things - happy, healthy pookies - they've got covered. 'Nough said. -
Review from Ashley W.
Mountain View, CA
2/23/2011
Fluffy always looks fabulous (and shockingly extra fluffy) after being groomed at Doggieville!
They work with my busy schedule to fit Fluffy in and ask at each appointment what we are doing instead of assuming the same basic cut etc every time.
They have very friendly staff and work with me to understand Fluffy's needs. Fluffy can be quite high maintenance some times :)
I highly recommend Doggieville! -
Review from Ashley K.
Santa Clara, CA
8/23/2010
We have been going for about 10 months now, once or twice a week to daycare. Our pup spent about 13 nights there this summer as well due to a fun filled social calendar that he could not be a part of. It is great to have a place you can trust and know that your dog will be in good hands. We drop him off and he always comes out happy and smiling.
It works great for us. Location and hours are easy and work with our schedule and Chris is very accommodating. Any questions or concerns he easily answers them and is very prompt with email. Our dog is a rescue and he has been great on giving feedback on his behavior and advice about what we can do to help our dog.
Don't know what I would do without doggieville to help take care of our dog! -
Review from Mei S.
Mountain View, CA
11/11/2010
I love Doggieville and so does my almost 2 year old silver lab Hiero!
Hiero has been going to Doggieville once a week since August of this year. Ever since we brought Hiero home, he was always timid around other dogs. but since going to doggie daycare, his socialiazation has imrpoved tremedously! The location, staff, pricing, facilities, etc are all great!
Now, when we drop him off in the mornings, he knows where he is going when we turn onto the street and gets super excited. Sometimes I roll up the windows just in case he jumps out, (even though i know he wouldn't) from excitement. -
Review from sandy j.
Mountain View, CA
8/1/2011
The folks at Doggieville are genuine dog lovers and even though we had to wait a few months to get in, it was well worth the wait. Their facilities are tailored to make the dogs comfortable and happy, and the location is super convenient.
The staff is super accommodating, and they go above and beyond what's expected to help make your dog as happy as possible. My dog has issues settling down but the staff has been very gracious dealing with his energy. They're very responsive via email and phone, and genuinely care about how my dog is doing.
As a protective dog owner, it's always worrisome to leave your dog in the care of others. I trust the Doggieville staff and have had no complaints in the few months we've been going. It's a great place for my energetic Vizsla and definitely worth the 5 star rating! -
Review from Bethany M.
San Francisco, CA
12/11/2009
I'll admit, my dogs aren't the best behaved. They're rescues and I'm not the most dedicated trainer. So, I was nervous when we went for their evaluation. But, Chris was fantastic and eased my fears quickly. He gave me a thorough tour and answered all my questions. And Riley & Kissa took to him right away, despite usually being afraid of new people and especially men.
They offer daycare and overnights and I highly recommend them for both.
The play area is big and well ventilated, with areas for big and small dogs. When I pick up, I get a full report on how they behaved and what they did. The staff take pictures throughout the day and run a slideshow in the afternoon on the TV in the lobby. Love it.
I used to board at the vet. I will NEVER do that again. At Doggieville, they get to chill and sleep en masse in the big lounge with couches, beds, and crates. And the people hang out too! If a dog wants a lap to sit in and Kissa does sometimes, so be it. (If your dog isn't digging the lounge scene, there are private suites with a couch and TV for overnights but those cost more.)
I really can't say enough good things about Doggieville and the people who work there. I have complete trust that my dogs are in good, caring hands with them. -
Review from Joshua J.
San Francisco, CA
7/1/2009
Is my dog dead? No, just completely passed out from romping around all day wreaking havoc on the staff and I'm sure other pups.
While we have only been to Doggieville 2 times, we have had great experiences with the staff and will definitely become regulars.
While it is expensive it's worth it to have a place you can trust with your pets. As an added bonus, you can drop off a dirty dog and pickup a clean one. The rates are competitive with those in SF (which one could argue are ridiculous by MidWest standards).
If you're reading the reviews trying to decide whether or not to go...definitely give it a shot. -
Review from amanda m.
Sunnyvale, CA
9/6/2009
Oops! Sorry Chris and Ann (owners) for taking so long to review this place! My dog Zoe has been going to daycare at Doggieville since February. She goes about twice per week and has had overnights there.
She gets along with pretty much all dogs, so I knew it wouldn't be too challenging for her to transition to a new place. However, when she had surgery, they were very flexible with adjusting her schedule and activity level accordingly.
It has been so great having a place where my dog can go and play with other dogs. It's wonderful knowing that I can trust Chris, Ann, and all of the staff to take excellent care of Zoe. -
Review from Peter C.
Mountain View, CA
12/1/2009
I have been bringing our dog here for well over 10 months. It's to the point that when I park in front of Doggieville, he starts attacking me with kisses of excitement. If that's not a seal of approval, I don't know what is!
The nice thing about Doggieville is that many of the dogs at day care are regulars, so our typically timid dog gets lots of playtime in during the day because he's with his best friends. (Wouldn't it be nice if we could spend the day that way?) He always comes home exhausted from all the great exercise and socialization that he gets here.
As far as the facilities go, they may not be as fancy as some of the other places around, but they are clean, spacious, and designed for the dogs, not us, so I'm okay with that. One of my favorite things here is the slide show of the days activities that you can watch while you wait to pick up your little buddy.
In short, if you're looking for a place with a personal touch where they truly get to know both you and your dog, this is the place to go. -
Review from Amanda J.
San Jose, CA
10/10/2009
I'm in love with Doggieville and I think my dog is, too.
Boba has stayed at Doggieville twice now, once for only 1 night and just this past week for 8 nights. Both were wonderful experiences.
I love that you get a very personal experience there because Chris, the owner, is on site a lot so he knows his clients and their human parents well. About 2 days in my vacation I just couldn't hold back any longer in wanting to know how Boba was doing so I sent a quick email asking how things were going and Chris got back to me in a matter of hours, letting me know that Boba was doing great and even had a friend that had been staying over, too. They were having so much fun that once put in their crates at night, then both fell asleep right away.
They have a lot of options for you when your dog stays at Doggieville, including a private room with a couch and TV and a big lounge where the dogs stay together (with a supervising human) that also has couches and a TV. They have crates in the lounge if your dog would do better in a crate at night but would still like to be around people and other dogs. Boba normally sleeps in his crate in our bedroom, but I was worried that he might be unhappy if some dogs were out in the lounge and he was crated so I left it up to Chris and the staff at Doggieville to do whatever they felt was best with Boba at night- I trust their judgment. It turns out that he probably wouldn't have gotten much sleep without being crated because he was having too much fun playing, so it was best to crate him and when they did, he fell asleep right away. Sounds great to me!
One thing that really demonstrates just how wonderful Doggieville is was that without me asking, they brushed Boba during his week-long stay. That was wonderful for both me and him because if they hadn't, he'd have many tangles that he and I would both not have enjoyed getting out. Its things like that that really makes me feel that the staff at Doggieville is really looking out for the dogs' best interests and I will not hesitate to have him stay there again.
They charge $50/night and you get a 15% discount for 7+ nights, which seems like a lot, but when you consider the place down the street from me, which has many bad reviews, charges $39, I say it's totally worth it!!! -
Review from Kristi D.
San Jose, CA
7/12/2009
This place is great! This was our dog's first time in an overnight daycare and he seems nice and tired from all the play. I like that there is an option for either a suite or an open area i.e. the lounge ..no cages. There is always someone out there with the dogs so they do not get lonely and you can call and check up on them. There is lots of room to play and they will follow special feeding instructions - you can also have them groomed.
The owner Chris is very nice and mellow and called us back promptly when we called to check in on our dog.
The overnight care is $50 for the 'lounge' and you do not get charged the day you pick them up on which is great.
It would be nice to add a webcam at some point. :)
I will definitely be taking my dog to Doggieville Dog Daycare in the future! -
Review from Kimberly Y.
Los Angeles, CA
1/10/2010
The most disappointing thing about Doggieville is that it is 360+ miles from LA. Before I decided on a doggie day care here in LA, I visited 8 different day cares. Truth be told, when my sister told me about Doggieville and I went for a visit when I was back home, there are NO doggie day cares that even remotely compare to this establishment. Similar to picking a a nanny for your child, the staff has to be trusted - and the staff and owners are friendly and knowledgeable.
Pros:
Owners and staff are dog lovers, very attentive and amazing.
The space is HUGE so the dogs can run around.
The place is always very, very clean and I AM A CLEAN FREAK.
The rates are more than reasonable.
The suites for boarders are set up like anyone's living rooms.
The bowls and beds/crates are very clean.
Cons:
They didn't put a picture of my pups on their Christmas tree display of all their dogs. :)
Every time I go home to the bay area, Teddy and Lucius (my rescues) visit Doggieville and they LOVE it. I can't rant and rave about this place enough. I really wish they can open one up down here in LA.
Doggieville - come down to LA!
Thank you sincerely, Chris and Ann - you two are amazing!
I really cannot say enough about this place. If you love your dogs, you would most certainly should take them to Doggieville. -
Review from Erin L.
Austin, TX
3/23/2011
I'm neurotic when it comes to Yankee, my 9 month old Goldendoodle. Maybe a little over-protective, but who's to blame me. So, though I work at a pet-friendly company, when I realized Yankee needed far more exercise and socialization than he was getting from me I was little nervous about putting him in daycare. I didn't want him kenneled all day, and the options in local "Pet Super Stores" were less than compelling.
Fortunately, I was lucky enough to get into Doggieville and when I say they may treat him better than I do, it's not an exaggeration.
Not only get daily run-downs of his activities and playmates when I come to pick him up, but they also reinforce the training I try to do at home. They are obviously passionate about what they do and treat their dogs like members of the family. I can't recommend them highly enough and wouldn't hesitate to recommend Doggieville to any of my dog-owning friends.
Training/Board and Train: Anna is as close to the "Dog Whisperer" as you can get. She's unbelievable with dogs and she's incredible passionate about what she does. (You should see how they respond to her) She also uses positive reinforcement during training (rather than harsher methods) and that was important to me. Spend one hour with her and you'll see the harsher methods other trainers use aren't necessary.
Yankee's done a complete 180 since working with her and is so much more well-behaved. It's not without work (and Anna sets realistic expectations about what you'll need to do to get the most out of training) but follow her lead and you won't be disappointed.
Grooming: I've taken Yankee to a number of the well-known groomers in Mountain View/Los Altos. But pressed for time (and not willing to wait 5 weeks) I decided to give Kat (the on-site groomer at Doggieville) a try. I am SO glad I did.
From the gate, Kat was incredibly thorough- asking me how long (in fractions of an inch) I wanted his coat trimmed. I had no idea, but was glad she asked). I gave a general description, but she went so far above and beyond what I was expecting. I couldn't be happier. He was perfectly groomed (right down to his nails). He's generally terrified of nail clippings and quite the wiggle-worm, so I'm not sure how she did it, but I highly recommend her. -
Review from Anna S.
Roseville, CA
2/12/2011
I had to go out of town on short notice and was desperate to find a person to dog sit. My coworker told me about Doggieville and I decided to give them a call. I talked to the owner and he told me that my dog was more than welcome but I would just have to bring him in for a play date first to see if he would be good and get along with the other dogs. Well I have a 2 year old Giant Schnauzer who at the time had just been neutered and was still learning his doggie manners. He can been a little rough at times and needs to be corrected on occasion. Well I honestly was terrified he wouldn't pass but I decided to give it a chance. I brought Hunter in and crossed my fingers. Well long story short, he passed! I was able to leave him for a few days and when I came to pick him up he was so happy! The team told me he had a great time and they told me he may of been a hand full but was welcome back at any time.
This place is clean and the staff is always friendly! They love my dog and I always feel happy to leave him because I know how much fun he will have. I highly recommend this place for play dates and sleep overs. -
Review from Sam W.
Mountain View, CA
5/13/2011
Super friendly and knowledgeable staff. This place is like Disneyland for my mutt. She gets to play when I want to leave town to do the same.
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Review from Rebecca R.
San Francisco, CA
4/17/2009
I was so happy when I heard about Doggieville opening, this area needed a great daycare and I was hoping this would be it! I immediately called and asked if I could have a tour and the facilities are fantastic! There is a ton of room. (There are small, large and even medium dog areas!) Everything was very clean and very welcoming. After the wonderful tour we decided to try it out, I have been taking my dog there now for a few months and she loves it!
The staff members there are all wonderful. They greet both the dog and human by name. Chris, one of the owners, gets right down on the floor and plays with my dog whenever we come in. And my dog, who can be a bit timid around men, absolutely loves him!
The best part of it all is that I feel comfortable leaving her there and really trust the staff. They are incredible with the dogs, they are accommodating and are also very willing to communicate. The first week I called to check in on her and Chris was great. He didn't mind me calling and told me exactly what she had been up to and which dogs she was playing with.
I am so happy Doggieville is here and can't say enough what a great place this is! -
Review from Jenni C.
Los Gatos, CA
3/6/2011
When we adopted our dog we came to pick him up from Doggieville because they had been fostering him until his adoption. We thought it was great that they provided this service so when it came time to find a daycare for Rocket we decided to bring him back to Doggieville even though there were other places that were closer. The staff is always friendly and remembers all the dogs and their humans which always amazes me. Our dog is a Sheltie.Border Collie mix and has a ton of energy - we have to take him on multiple walks, frisbee time, dog parks, hikes to keep him happy - a day at Doggieville leaves him totally exhausted! I love seeing the pics of him at the end of the day too!
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Review from J B.
Santa Clara, CA
4/2/2011
My dog Momo is like my child. Well, let's face it, she IS my child. Nothing but the best for my little bitch!
I was initially apprehensive about putting her in daycare and gasp! letting some stranger(s) take care of her all day. But the staff at Doggieville are great - they obviously love and care about dogs, and are super friendly to boot.
Momo loves going there - she runs in excitedly every time we drop her off. And she comes home super tired (awesome!).
Oh, and if you are looking to get your dog groomed, Kat the groomer is AWESOME! Momo is a Shiba Inu and they are notorious for hating water and hence, being bathed. Everytime we bathed Momo by ourselves, it was so stressful, so it is nice to be able to outsource this unpleasant task to someone who is obviously so qualified! -
Review from Grace F.
Palo Alto, CA
Updated - 4/12/2011
I feel bad it has taken me so long to add a review for the new groomer, Kat Greaney. Clancy has been pampered by Kat a few times now and every time he comes out looking fantastic! I really appreciate that we are able to make appointments by email and that she asks us whether Clancy needs his teeth brushed and she always remembers how she groomed him on the previous visit. She is super duper!!
Just another reason - among many - that Doggieville is the best place for your dog!1 Previous Review: Show all »
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7/13/2010
My husband and I moved to the bay area in January and had a nightmare of a time trying to find a… Read more »
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Review from Caitlin K.
Mountain View, CA
8/27/2011
this review is for the groomer, kat. upon moving back to the bay area, we were looking for a new grooming location (wasn't thrilled with the sunnyvale location we used to go to). kat was very friendly and great with our little yorkie (he is pretty squirmy so i give her big props for doing a great job regardless of his craziness!). most groomers i have gone to have taken at least 3 haircuts to get close to the cut i want---kat nailed it the first time we went there! she must have a great memory because she got the cut exactly how i wanted it. two thumbs up for doggieville! :)
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Review from Mike T.
San Jose, CA
2/23/2009
When we first heard about Doggieville opening up in Mountain View, we were excited to see a full service doggy daycare that really emphasized the well-being of the dogs while they are in daycare. If you want to find a spacious facility where your dog can stay while you are away, Doggieville fits the bill.
Our dog was brought in for an evaluation to see how he behaves with other dogs he does not know. He was introduced to other dogs separate from us to see how he reacts to them and to assess his temperament. Before your dog stays at Doggyville, you have to present proof of vaccination. All of this is to ensure the safety of your pup while he stays there.
After that, we scheduled his stay at Doggieville and left him there in the morning with some of his food. The Doggieville folks asked us how they should feed him, when he eats, and how much. They also asked questions about whether or not he is being crate trained, when he usually goes out, and his normal routine so that they can try to keep to what he knows. They were very accommodating to our puppy's needs and made sure that he felt right at home.
Our dog played hard and had a great time while he was at Doggyville. When I came to pick him up, he was all tuckered out from having such a fun time away. When we got home, he promptly went to bed dog-tired.
The staff at Doggieville were professional, friendly, and great. I strongly recommend them and definitely plan to use them when I am out of town. -
Review from Grace L.
Mountain View, CA
6/16/2010
My dog and I love this place. The owner, Chris, is very attentive, personable, and accomodating. He's good with dogs, and his staff seems genuinely to care about the dogs. The facility is sanitary (they have designated potty areas). Their hours are from 7am - 7pm, daycare is $35/day and grooming and dog training classes are offered. The only reason I gave 4 stars is because it can add up really quickly and a webcam would be nice at some point.
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Review from scott g.
Mountain View, CA
3/9/2009
We took our Gabby to Doggieville right after their grand opening. She spends 2-3 days a week romping around their huge facility with her group of new pals. All we have to do is tell her is she's going to day care and she pretty much pulls us to the car. Can't wait to spend the day at Doggieville. A big plus is we are now comfortable overnighting her when we travel for the first time.
So, the results have been great. In just a short period of time, Gabby is so much calmer around other dogs. Her demeanor has changed and she almost acts grown up (16 months old). She is now the fun loving dog that is no longer out-of-control around other dogs. This environment has changed her for life.
Thank you Chris and Ann for running such a quality business. It's a joy to have our beloved puppy at your facility! -
Review from Jen C.
3/7/2010
This review is just for the grooming. The groomer actually came out to talk to me after she made Spammy all pretty and clean. Gave me some great advice for home bathing and just seemed really nice. 5 stars is really just because you can't beat $20 for a bath, nail trim, anal gland expression and ear cleaning. You can't beat that!
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Review from Susie S.
Foster City, CA
10/25/2011
This review is for Kat the groomer at Doggieville. I have two dogs, one angel and one *ahem* challenging one. The challenging one, Sweetie (how ironic, yes) can be quite a pill at the groomer's and the vet's. The last groomer gave up on her after Sweetie snapped at her while she was trying to trim her, uh, gluteus maximus. But, I know my Sweetie and know that a calm voice and demeanor goes a LONG way at helping things go smoothly. Enter Kat, who has the most calm, non-threatening energy, and is extraordinarily patient. She did a wonderful job with Sweetie. Although Sweetie was still reportedly testy, Kat persevered and completed the job - quite well in fact! She knew a great trick for how to keep Sweetie under control when trimming her derriere - the cone of shame! As a result, Sweetie has a beautiful haircut and nobody lost any fingers. Ok, of course nobody's ever lost a finger - but judging from the haircuts of groomers gone by, you would think it'd have been a distinct possibility. Thank you Kat for handling my wild child, giving her a great cut, not making me feel bad about my doggy parenting and allowing us to come back!
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Review from Jay M.
San Francisco, CA
1/14/2010
My parents live in the peninsula, so I wanted to find a reasonably priced place for their two dogs while we went on a family vacation during Xmas. After a little bit of research on Yelp, I came across Doggieville and decided to pay a visit since it wasn't too far from my parents' home.
I know Mountain View relatively well, but I had never heard of the street that Doggieville was on....and I was surprised to find a dog daycare in that neighborhood...but there's plenty of parking and it's super safe/quiet.
The two dogs (Selena and Miley) stayed two nights at Doggieville and the staff took great care of them. My parents will definitely bring their dogs back to Doggieville in the future. It's totally worth the money to have professionals take care of your dogs if you're going out of town, instead of putting the burden on your friends and neighbors. -
Review from Maria B.
Mountain View, CA
10/26/2009
I trust my intuition when it comes to people and apparently, so does my dog. Sierra and I both instantly agreed that we loved Chris and Ann. Sierra did an overnight in a suite and was as happy and relaxed as she is at home when I arrived to pick her up. I fully trust Chris and Ann and their expertise about what might be best for my dog when Im out of town. Finding Doggieville was an answer to a prayer!
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Review from Emily R.
Cupertino, CA
2/17/2009
This is the ONLY place that I will leave my beloved German Shepherd while I am out of town. I recently moved back to the Bay Area, and I simply could not find a place that I trusted with my guy. I feel so lucky to have found Doggieville. He had a blast playing with the other friendly dogs, and he came home worn out and content!
My pup usually did not eat for the first day or two when I boarded him at his usual place, even after regular visits over the past three years. At Doggieville, he ate well, played hard, and was not stressed out at all, mainly because Chris and Ann are such dog lovers, so my pup took to them instantly!
Stop by and check them out if you are looking for a warm, super-clean, and fun place for your dog. Oh! And they sleep with all the dogs at night, so if your baby sleeps with you like mine does, no need to worry about them sleeping all alone in a cold, dark kennel. -
Review from Amy C.
Lithia, FL
Updated - 9/15/2009
Had to update my review and give 'em five stars! My Kiowa loves it here, and it is worth the money. You can save some bucks by buying a package, which is what I did! Thanks to Chris for putting up with my maniac! You guys are the best, and yesterday evening was the first time Kiowa has been himself since Aspen and Cheyenne left. You guys give him the chance to play and romp with other dogs, and I don't have to clean up the mess!! See you Friday...
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3/5/2009
I really love this place! I was turned on to it by my neighbor, who like me, has huskies. This is… Read more »
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Review from reena k.
Los Altos, CA
1/4/2011
Love this place and have never looked back even though we use it on an irregular basis. After seeing reviews for some of the other kennels -- esp the negative ones -- i am so thankful for this place. A great kennel is created through 3 key factors: a love of dogs + great customer service + attention to safety & hygiene. Chris and his staff have made sure of all three; a lot of others seem to lack one or the other. I visited 7 kennels before I found them and am glad we made this choice!
