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AlphaDog Lodging

230 Shoreline Hwy, Mill Valley, CA 94941

4.3
72 Google reviews
Outdoor yard

Overview

AlphaDog Lodging is a Marin County daycare and boarding facility in Mill Valley, CA offering outdoor play areas and a caring, well-trained staff. The facility emphasizes a happy, safe neighborhood stay for dogs and appears to handle reactive situations with exceptional customer service, as evidenced by their handling of a pup's minor crisis during boarding.

Amenities & Policies

Cage-free
Webcam
Staff overnight
Outdoor yard
Pool / water play
Small dog area
Accepts puppies
Reactive breeds
Medication admin
Grooming
Training
Climate controlled
Overnight potty breaks
Online booking
Spay/neuter required
Temperament test

What Reviews Say

72 reviews analyzed

AlphaDog Lodging is highly regarded for its professional training programs and clean, spacious facility, with many customers traveling from San Francisco for the quality of care. However, there is a stark contrast between the glowing 5-star reviews and several high-severity complaints regarding aversive noise-control methods and poor communication during medical emergencies. While most dogs appear genuinely excited to visit, potential clients should be aware of reported inconsistencies in management responsiveness and transparency.

Dog happiness
4.8
Staff
4.7
Facility
4.6
Cleanliness
4.5
Drop-off / pickup
4.5
Value
4.2
Safety
3.5
Communication
3.2

People love

High-quality training programs(8)Dog excitement/Wagging tails(6)Cleanliness and lack of odor(3)

Staff shoutouts

Tiana(3 mentions)Samantha(2 mentions)Sierra(2 mentions)Julia(2 mentions)DanielleAshleyJulien(2 mentions)

Worth noting

Allegations of aversive training methods (muzzles/shock collars) for noise control

I was then told that he had been in a muzzle. The staff member also stated that it is common practice to use a shock collar.

Severe medical neglect/illness during long-term boarding

It turned out Yorkie had not just lost a ton of weight- he was suffering from a massive bacterial infection and required x-rays and bloodwork.

Data security/Privacy breach

a copy of the application was sent to me for my record, including my full credit card information - everything - compromising the card.

Communication and responsiveness(4 mentions)

They don't even bother to respond to calls or emails... we never heard back after leaving voicemails.

Kennel Cough(2 mentions)

Initially they denied having any kennel cough cases... but after talking to the staff more, they admitted they had two cases.

Assessment/Trial process issues(3 mentions)

Alpha dog requested my mother to visit with her 15 year old dog once and then requested three more Visits... On her fourth visit they canceled.

Owner replies to 15% of reviewsdefensive tone12 repeat customers

At a Glance

Google rating
4.3/ 5
Review score
4.3/ 5
Amenities1 of 14
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.12

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