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K9 Activity Club

4340 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95401

4.8
970 Google reviews
Staff overnightSmall dog areaAccepts puppiesReactive breeds OKGroomingTrainingOvernight potty breaks

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

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

Required vaccinations: Rabies, DHPP

Policies & Details

Care & Play

Group play
Daily updates
Feeding policy:Owner provides food

Safety & Emergency

Emergency vet protocol:On call
Emergency vet cost:Owner

Extras

Multi-dog discount โ€” 10% off second dog
Senior dog accommodations
Owner operated

What Reviews Say

700 reviews analyzed

K9 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.

Dog happiness
4.8
Staff
4.7
Facility
4.5
Cleanliness
4.2
Drop-off / pickup
4.1
Communication
3.9
Safety
3.8
Value
3.8

People love

Staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely love dogs(180)Dogs love coming here - excited to arrive, tired and happy when picked up(150)Great for training - visible improvements in dog behavior(85)Clean, well-maintained facility(60)Report cards and communication during stays appreciated(55)Good for socialization - puppies and nervous dogs benefit(50)

Staff shoutouts

Sophie(28 mentions)Ashley(22 mentions)Kobie(18 mentions)Alicia(15 mentions)Natalie(8 mentions)Willow(6 mentions)Henry(5 mentions)Sarah(4 mentions)

Worth noting

Dog injured on premises with no staff notification (puncture wound requiring $1,100 vet surgery)

โ€œWe 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

โ€œWhen 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

โ€œThey 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)

โ€œI 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

โ€œBrought 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

โ€œWe 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)

โ€œIt 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)

โ€œHe 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)

โ€œWhen 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)

โ€œThey 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)

โ€œHe 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€

Owner replies to 100% of reviewsAvg response: 1dprofessional tone85 repeat customers

PACCC Certified Staff

Operator Level

Staff: Alicia Collins
Independently certified by PACCC
Meets highest operator standards

Cross-referenced with PACCCโ€™s certified professional directory.

IBPSA Member

Industry Association

Verified member of IBPSA
International pet services standards

Cross-referenced with IBPSAโ€™s member directory.

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.

At a Glance

Google rating
4.8/ 5
Review score
4.2/ 5
Amenities7 of 14
Reviews970
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.85

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