K9 Activity Club
4340 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Overview
K9 Activity Club is a premier dog boarding, daycare, and training facility in Santa Rosa, CA, voted #1 in Sonoma County. Founded in 2014 by Alicia Collins, they offer comprehensive services including overnight boarding, daycare, grooming, and professional training with a free behavioral assessment. The facility features separate play areas for small dogs, accepts puppies and reactive dogs, and provides daily updates to pet parents.
Amenities & Policies
Required vaccinations: Rabies, DHPP
Policies & Details
Care & Play
Safety & Emergency
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What Reviews Say
700 reviews analyzedK9 Activity Club enjoys overwhelmingly positive reviews with the vast majority being 5-star ratings. Customers praise the friendly, knowledgeable staff and the obvious love dogs show for the facility. Training programs receive high marks for results, and the facility is described as clean and well-maintained. However, a concerning pattern of ~15 negative reviews highlights serious issues including dogs being injured on premises without staff notification, inadequate supervision during puppy socials, and communication breakdowns. The owner responds professionally to all negative reviews, though some responses appear defensive. The facility excels in dog happiness and staff warmth but should address safety incident reporting protocols and improve consistency in training outcomes and communication.
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Dog injured on premises with no staff notification (puncture wound requiring $1,100 vet surgery)
โWe found a serious puncture wound near his groin when we brought him home... whatever it was, it happened there, and nobody said a peep about it.โ
Dog left bleeding on concrete with no food/water/blanket, no follow-up with owner
โWhen I picked him up he had been left for hours on concrete with no blanket, food, or water, and was still bleeding.โ
Dog sustained injury during stay, staff blamed dog for being defensive
โThey declined to pay any portion of his $366 medical bill... and blamed him (a 21 lb Boston Terrier) saying he snapped at them.โ
Puppy injured in crate, ear piece found in crate, inadequate supervision (1 person with ~30 dogs)
โI found a piece of my Dogs ear in her crate... 1 person in yard with about 30 dogs.โ
Dog developed aggressive behavior after training program
โBrought my dog for training and he developed aggressive behavior which he probably learned from other dogs with little or no supervision.โ
Multiple incidents with same dog over years, conflicting stories from staff
โWe got 3 different stories of what happened and nothing but attempts to resolve themselves if any wrong doing.โ
Communication issues - no updates, generic report cards, hard to reach by phone(12 mentions)
โIt is very difficult to give you a review because you send us the same report card every time, and we never see any pictures of Enzo playing.โ
Dog contracted kennel cough or got sick after stay(6 mentions)
โHe is also coughing and congested-still 2 weeks later. He is not around any other dogs so he picked up something while being boarded.โ
Inconsistent training results - no progress on specific issues(5 mentions)
โWhen it came to leash pulling, nothing changed... she chokes herself until she gags and vomits just to get away from 1 or 2 people walking down the street.โ
Pricing concerns - expensive, extra fees not explained(4 mentions)
โThey charge for feeding during the day... I had to pay a $10 fee for them to give him his own food. I thought that was a bit odd.โ
Dog returned matted, dirty, or not bathed as promised(4 mentions)
โHe was so matted and full of mud!! We made a grooming appointment with our groomer ASAP. Our groomer had to shave him down to the skin he was so matted and filthy.โ
PACCC Certified Staff
Operator Level
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IBPSA Member
Industry Association
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Top Rated
4.8 stars from 970+ reviews
This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.8-star rating across 970 reviews.
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