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Dogtopia of South Bay

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2360 W 205th St, Torrance, CA 90501

4.7
132 Google reviews
Cage-freeLive webcamSmall dog areaAccepts puppiesMedication adminGroomingClimate controlledOnline booking

Overview

Dogtopia of South Bay is a state-of-the-art dog daycare and boarding facility in Torrance, CA offering open-play daycare, overnight boarding, and spa services. The facility features climate-controlled playrooms, live webcams, and requires all dogs to pass a temperament evaluation with up-to-date vaccinations including Rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, Canine Influenza, and Leptospirosis. Dogs must be at least 12 weeks old and spayed/neutered if over 7 months, with pricing including a $15 holiday service fee for overnight stays.

Amenities & Policies

Cage-free
WebcamLive stream
Staff overnight
Outdoor yard
Pool / water play
Small dog area
Accepts puppies3+ months
Reactive breeds
Medication admin
Grooming
Training
Climate controlled
Overnight potty breaks
Online booking
Spay/neuter required
Temperament test

Required vaccinations: Rabies, DHPP, DHLPP, Bordetella, Canine Influenza, Leptospirosis

Policies & Details

Cancellation & Deposits

Holiday surcharge β€” $15

Care & Play

Group play
Daily updates β€” Free
Comfort items allowed
Feeding policy:Owner provides food

Requirements

Spay/neuter policy:Required at 7 months

Safety & Emergency

Emergency vet protocol:Nearby clinic
Emergency vet cost:Owner

Extras

Senior dog accommodations

What Reviews Say

127 reviews analyzed

Dogtopia of South Bay enjoys overwhelmingly positive reviews (87% 5-star) with exceptional praise for staff friendliness, dog happiness, and facility cleanliness. The structured playgroups, webcam access, and personalized care (staff knowing dogs by name) are frequently highlighted. However, there are serious red flags including a dog mix-up incident and a kennel cough/pneumonia case after boarding, plus some grooming service complaints. The owner (Kathy) responds to nearly all reviews with warm, personalized messages within 1-2 days, demonstrating strong engagement. The few negative reviews cite policy inconsistencies, communication gaps, and isolated safety concerns, but these represent a small minority of the 127 reviews analyzed.

Dog happiness
4.9
Staff
4.9
Cleanliness
4.8
Facility
4.7
Communication
4.7
Drop-off / pickup
4.7
Safety
4.5
Value
4.5

People love

Staff genuinely loves dogs and provides excellent care(45)Dogs are happy and excited to attend(38)Clean and well-maintained facility(25)Staff knows dogs by name and provides personalized care(22)Structured playgroups and safety protocols(18)Webcam access for pet parents(15)Helpful for shy/nervous dogs - socialization improvement(12)

Staff shoutouts

Kathy(12 mentions)Lisa(4 mentions)Vanessa(3 mentions)Alice(2 mentions)

Worth noting

Wrong dog sent home with wrong family - 40 minute mix-up with French Bulldog

β€œmy dog was mistaken for another frenchie and was sent home with another family”

Dog contracted kennel cough then pneumonia after boarding - $2,167 vet bill

β€œwe just boarded our dog here for 2 weeks and he was hospitalized the next business day after picking him up for pneumonia resulting from a kennel cough he developed there”

Pet waste not cleaned up in play area

β€œAfter seeing the pet waste in the play area that was not being picked up I was already hesitant about leaving my pup there. It was everywhere.”

Grooming services paid for but not delivered

β€œWe always ask for her to get the deshedding shampoo and deshedding brushing but it seems like they don’t brush her. There has been times where we asked for extra services to be added to our appointment and they don’t add them and we get charged anyway.”

Grooming service inconsistencies(2 mentions)

β€œWe always ask for her to get the deshedding shampoo and deshedding brushing but it seems like they don’t brush her.”

Customer service responsiveness(2 mentions)

β€œI tried to contact the staff to talk about contagious issues and I had none attention or return what so ever.”

Policy inconsistency (rescue dogs, vaccines)(2 mentions)

β€œwe couldn't stay because my pup is a rescue and he may have some sickness.”

Owner replies to 98% of reviewsAvg response: 1dwarm tone58 repeat customers

Top Rated

4.7 stars from 132+ reviews

This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.7-star rating across 132 reviews.

At a Glance

Google rating
4.7/ 5
Review score
4.7/ 5
Amenities8 of 14
Reviews132
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.58

Min puppy age

3 months

Pricing

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