WUDLA Recs
We are always asked for vet recommendations, dog walker recommendations, dog tainer recommendations, etc., so we thought it would be handy to create this quick little "WUDLA Recs" post to help guide you to choosing some fabulous services for you and your beloved pup(s).
Please note, we will grow this list as we discover more people and places and services we love.
Our Top Vet Recs:
The Village Vet
We absolutely adore the folks at The Village Vet in Silver Lake. I know Silver Lake is not the most convenient location for many of us; however, I promise you will not regret sitting in traffic to visit the staff at The Village Vet. They are a super friendly, well-informed, honest, and generous veterinary group and we are so happy our friends at Angel City Pit Bulls (http://www.angelcitypits.org/) referred us to them.
Dr. Shipp's Animal Hospital @ The Amanda Foundation
Dr. Shipp's not only provides excellent medical care, but also gives back to the rescue community. They are the only full service veterinary office in Los Angeles run by a non-profit animal charity – The Amanda Foundation. The money you spend on your beloved animal companion(s) at Dr. Shipp's is used to help save the lives of less fortunate dogs and cats throughout Los Angeles.
Our Top Dog Trainer Recs:
L.A.K-9s
We recommend Colleen Steckloff at L.A.K-9s for just about any and all dogs with behavioral issues. From separation anxiety to aggression Colleen is able to tackle the whole spectrum of issues that may arrise with our dog companions. Colleen does private training sessions and also offers board-and-train options.
The Distinguished Dog
Areas Serviced: Santa Monica, Venice, Mar Vista, West L.A.
Tina Madden of The Distinguished Dog has been walking and working with our rescue dogs for the past year. WIth Tina's guidance, the dogs have gained confidence and learned excellent manners to help place them into wonderful Forever Homes. Tina is incredibly reliable, knowledgable and trust-worthy. Tina is great with big and small dogs alike and comes with years of both dog training and dog handling experience. Contact Tina via email: tmtinytm@yahoo.com.
The Barking Bunch
Los Angeles Dog Trainer Nadia Brunner, owner and operator of The Barking Bunch Dog Care Services, is a renowned Canine Care Specialist and Certified Professional Dog Trainer. Using gentle reward based training, Nadia has helped many of her clients achieve a way to communicate with their dogs. Along with training, The Barking Bunch provides a Los Angeles Dog Hikes program that combines proper dog socialization skills and a dog's natural need and necessity to release energy.
Our Top Dog Walker Recs:
The Distinguished Dog
Areas Serviced: Santa Monica, Venice, Mar Vista, West L.A.
Tina Madden of The Distinguished Dog has been walking my personal dogs and foster dogs for the past year. Tina is incredibly reliable, knowledgable and trust-worthy. Tina is great with big and small dogs alike and comes with years of both dog training and dog handling experience. Contact Tina via email: tmtinytm@yahoo.com.
Our Top Daycare / Boarding Recs:
Please be very careful when selecting a doggie daycare or dog boarding facility. There are a ton of places popping up throughout Los Angeles and the majority of these facilities are neither equipped nor experienced to deal with the majority of dogs they have in their care. The lack of training, common sense, and secure faclities lead to negligence which can potentially result in your dog's death.
Don't be afraid to ask the tough questions — this is your responsibility as a doggie parent to do the homework! Has a dog every escaped your facility? Have dogs ever gotten in fights here? If yes, how do you deal with that? What is the ratio of staff to dogs at your facility? how many dogs to you house on a typical day? Etc…
We already know of two confirmed dog deaths within the last month due to negligence at two different daycare faclities on the Westside. Do not be afraid to check the facilities surroundings and make sure they are secure. Dogs should not be able to jump the fences — any fences separating dogs should be at least 8 ft. All fences should be reinforced and there should be no windows or doors accessible to the dogs. While "cage free" facilities are very popular right now, it is important that the faclity have crates/private rooms where the dogs can take "time outs" and have some downtime.
Dogs should also be crated and fed in private areas if they are boarding overnight.
CageFree K-9 Camp
CageFree K-9 Camp is the premier cage free dog day care, dog training and dog boarding kennel in Los Angeles, chosen and outfitted to ensure that your dog has minimal disturbance to his or her lifestyle while away from home. We pride ourselves in providing personal care and concern for every camper and the finest dog boarding in Los Angeles.
Our cage free dog boarding kennel is centrally located at the Robertson Blvd. exit of the I-10 Freeway in Los Angeles for convenience to the whole city.
The Barking Bunch
Los Angeles Dog Trainer Nadia Brunner, owner and operator of The Barking Bunch Dog Care Services, is a renowned Canine Care Specialist and Certified Professional Dog Trainer. Using gentle reward based training, Nadia has helped many of her clients achieve a way to communicate with their dogs. Along with training, The Barking Bunch provides a Los Angeles Dog Hikes program that combines proper dog socialization skills and a dog's natural need and necessity to release energy.
Fitdog Sports Club
Fitdog Sports Club is a premier dog care facility located in Santa Monica. We offer cage-free dog daycare, dog boarding, dog grooming, board & train programs, dog walking and sports activities like treadmill workouts, beach excursions, canyon hikes and .
Our Company is unique as we offer our Members (our dogs) a customized schedule of walks, breaks, and naps that suits their specific needs. Our daily boarding and daycare rates are all-inclusive because we believe walks and breaks are needed in order to provide the optimal care for our dogs.
