Dawg Gone It
539 Ramona Ave, Monterey, CA 93940
Overview
Dawg Gone It is a fully indoor dog boarding and daycare facility in Monterey, CA with over 8,000 square feet of space. Founded in 2009 and owned by Stephanie and Rob, the facility offers overnight lodging, daycare, and day lodging services with various activity add-ons. They require a temperament assessment and vaccinations (or titers), with policies regarding intact dogs. Currently NOT accepting new daycare dogs due to high volume.
Amenities & Policies
Required vaccinations: Rabies, Parvovirus, Distemper, Bordetella
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What Reviews Say
113 reviews analyzedDawg Gone It is overwhelmingly well-regarded with 88% of reviews giving 5 stars. The facility excels in dog happiness, staff friendliness, and facility quality - dogs are described as excited to return and treated like family. The main concerns center on occasional communication gaps, selective acceptance of dogs with behavioral issues, and add-on costs that can surprise customers. Two serious incidents (dog injury and dog bite) are documented but appear to be isolated. The owner responds professionally to negative reviews and has maintained same ownership since 2016. This is a reliable choice for most dogs, though owners of reactive or anxious dogs should discuss accommodations thoroughly beforehand.
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Dog returned with mobility issues/possible injury
โGracie could hardly walk. Her right thigh seemed uninjured, yet she struggled to use it.โ
Dog bitten in daycare and kicked out
โThey allowed him to be bitten in daycare and then kicked him out (in front of other clients)โ
Dog left in small kennel entire stay without socialization
โKept my medium sized dog in a small kennel the entire week.โ
Poor hygiene - dog returned with matted poop
โHe also had three clumps of matted/dried poop on his rear.โ
Add-on costs can be expensive/surprising(4 mentions)
โIt gets expensive if you load up walks, play time and cuddles. Have a plan when going in or you will add everything at check in and get surprised when you pay.โ
Not all dogs accepted - selective about behavior(3 mentions)
โHe basically came out, said my dog did 'XYZ' and that he couldn't and wouldn't be welcome at their facility until I got him 'fixed'.โ
Inconsistent communication/picture updates(2 mentions)
โI was told they'd send pictures... They sent pictures one time.โ
Staff/owner demeanor issues(2 mentions)
โThe owner was cold and almost rude when I first walked in. He does not give off a friendly demeanor whatsoever.โ
Top Rated
4.7 stars from 117+ reviews
This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.7-star rating across 117 reviews.
At a Glance
Min puppy age
4 months
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