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The Village Pup

78050 Cll Cadiz, La Quinta, CA 92253

4.6
146 Google reviews
Cage-freeLive webcamStaff overnightOutdoor yardMedication adminGroomingClimate controlledOvernight potty breaks

Overview

The Village Pup is a kennel-free dog boarding and daycare facility in La Quinta and Palm Desert, CA, offering 24/7 staff supervision in a climate-controlled environment. They provide live streaming webcams so owners can watch their dogs during stays, along with grooming services and medication administration for additional fees.

Amenities & Policies

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

Required vaccinations: vaccines must be up to date

Policies & Details

Hours & Billing

Drop-off hours:By 12pm
Checkout time:12pm
Late pick-up fee:$10/hour or $25 for boarding after 12pm
Billing method:Per night

Cancellation & Deposits

Cancellation notice:1 day notice
Cancellation penalty:$35 fee for grooming cancellations

Care & Play

Group play
Daily updatesFree
Comfort items allowed
Feeding policy:House food available starting at $5/day

Extras

Senior dog accommodations
Owner operated

What Reviews Say

144 reviews analyzed

The Village Pup is highly regarded for its clean, cage-free environment and popular 'pup cams' that allow owners to monitor their pets. While the majority of customers praise the loving staff and the facility's ability to return 'tired and happy' dogs, there are serious isolated concerns regarding a dog escaping the facility and allegations of breed and personal discrimination. Grooming services appear inconsistent, with some customers thrilled and others reporting poor communication and unexpected results.

Cleanliness
5.0
Dog happiness
4.9
Facility
4.8
Staff
4.7
Drop-off / pickup
4.5
Value
4.2
Communication
3.8
Safety
3.5

People love

Webcam access(12)Cage-free environment(5)Exhausted/Happy dogs(9)

Staff shoutouts

ChristinaAnthony

Worth noting

Dog escaped facility

Four hours after dropout they got the call every dog owner fears, somehow they had allowed Riley to escape (evidently he ran through multiple doors that should have never been open simultaneously).

Breed discrimination (Bully breeds/Mastiffs)

They don’t accept ANY bully breed dogs regardless of their behavior and temperature... I’m heartbroken.

Allegations of discrimination (Race/Identity)

As a Mexican woman I felt very offended and will not recommend The Village Pup to nobody. They pick and choose

Grooming quality/pricing(4 mentions)

instead of trimming him they completely shaved him and charged me almost $200 for it.

Strict intake/boarding policies(3 mentions)

they don’t board dogs who aren’t already part of their day care crew. If you’re from out of town... don’t bother.

Unresponsive to inquiries(2 mentions)

I requested information on how I can enroll my 6 month old pup... to this date, my request went ignored.

IBPSA Member

Industry Association

Verified member of IBPSA
International pet services standards

Cross-referenced with IBPSA’s member directory.

Top Rated

4.6 stars from 146+ reviews

This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.6-star rating across 146 reviews.

At a Glance

Google rating
4.6/ 5
Review score
4.4/ 5
Amenities8 of 14
Reviews146
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.14

Pricing

Boarding

$55–$65/night

Daycare

$30–$38/day

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