A Bark Idea - Redondo Beach, California

Erica Taylor

I cannot recommend A Bark Idea enough. When you choose a business to help train your puppy, you want to find trainers that will love your pup just as much as you and this is that place. Cami, Kelsey, and Justin have so much love and compassion for these dogs and it shows.

Even before my pup started at Happy Puppy School, I had an open line of communication with A Bark Idea while I was crate training, which almost broke me, but they helped me through it and helped me with my confidence that I was doing the right thing and it would get better each day. AND IT DID!

I chose to put my puppy in Happy Puppy School and it was so worth it. I chose the 24 lessons package and each day, I received a video message of what they worked on each day so I could practice with my pup. You really have to understand that the work they do with your dog at school, you have to come home and practice with your dog because they need to learn to listen to you too.

The socialization that the puppies get at school is so important, not to mention, the amount of energy they expend all day makes it easier at the end of the day for you!

Once my dog was done with his training, I purchased the day care package and take him at least once a week. He has the best time and comes home pooped out.

A Bark Idea are our family now and I truly feel like it was the best decision for me and my puppy!

Jessica Baker

A Bark Idea has been a godsend for our family. Our puppy started there with puppy training but once it was time to graduate, we knew we were just getting started. She loves it so much there that her tail wags the entire car ride in the mornings and she can’t wait to go for weekly day care visits. We also board her frequently and know it feels like home to her. The staff has been so wonderful, knowledgeable and understanding with our many questions and we can feel the love they share for our little fur baby everyday she is with them. We feel so fortunate to have landed at A Bark Idea and know our girl is going to have many more days of fun with her doggy crew. The photo and text updates are just icing on the cake! What a gem in the South Bay!

Amanda M

Cami, Justin, and Kelsey are absolutely amazing! Their family-owned business is a true gem. They're the sweetest, most caring people you'll ever meet. The facility is spotless, and it's heartwarming to see how much they love and adore the dogs in their care. Their knowledge of dogs is impressive. If you're looking for a place that truly cares about your furry friend, this is it! Highly recommend!

Erin Walsh

I cannot think of a better place for puppy training & daycare. We recently rescued a puppy and were in desperate need of some direction. Cami & Kelsey have made the whole process so much better. Not only do they treat our puppy like one of their own, they also help me with changing some of my habits to help create a confident puppy.

Our puppy is half Belgian Malinois & half husky- two very smart high energy breeds that need a lot of work. Once we found this out through her DNA test it helped to understand her breed needs. Cami & Kelsey continue to teach me so much about training & setting her up for success.

I am so incredibly grateful for everyone at A Bark Idea & for taking such good care of our pup!

Brittney Doty

We love everything about A Bark Idea! Our golden retriever loves going to stay overnight at A Bark Idea - Cami and her team are simply amazing!!! Our dog has so much fun and we love seeing his adventures with the awesome photos they text us during his stay! Our dog comes back with better training and listening skills than when he goes in - I think he might like it better there than at home, truly! It brings me so much peace of mind knowing that he gets to run freely with other dogs all day, play with the sweetest humans ever, learn good behaviors, and sleep freely with a human like he would at home! This place is absolutely the best boarding and training place I’ve ever heard of and I recommend it to everyone. I cannot say enough how amazing they are.
5+++ stars! We love you guys!!!

Lindsay Nakayama

I can’t thank A Bark Idea enough for being the best dog trainers and doggy day care I could ask for! I rescued my little guy Pickles at 8 weeks old and he was super fearful of everything. He started A Bark Idea Puppy School at 11 weeks old and the rest is history! The first few times I dropped him off he was shaking and scared (separation anxiety), but that quickly changed. His third day of school he was wagging his tail as we pulled up to A Bark Idea, jumping up and down at the gate and when he was greeted by the team at the door he didn’t even look back at me. He loves training with Cami and Kelsey, as do I because let’s face it, the humans usually need more training than the dogs. Pickles has learned all basic commands and more, leash training and how to socialize with other dogs of all ages and sizes. They’ve helped Pickles to gain confidence as he gets older and taught me ways to work with him on my own. I also recently boarded him for the first time and he did so well! I wouldn’t trust anyone else to watch him overnight. I love getting all the updates of Pickles hanging with other pups and I mean just look at the photos, I’d say that’s a happy little guy! Thank you A Bark Idea for treating Pickles like your own. Eternally grateful!

Heather Robertson

This place is gold. Kelsey and Cami (and Justin and literally all of their staff) are amazing. So knowledgeable and kind - their positive reinforcement training approach really works.

I have a super high energy puppy that I really struggled with - a GSP/Weimaraner/Doberman mix - he has a mind of his own and more energy than a toddler on a sugar high. I had *almost* given up hope when I started him here for training. They have worked with me (and him) to get to a place where I can actually enjoy him. No more stressful days thinking “what do I even do with him?” He’s been with them for training, daycare and some boarding since February and the difference is quite literally night and day. He is such a gentleman now. They are phenomenal. He is always SO happy to see his friends there, he can’t get out of the car fast enough!

I tried another well known, local training place first and that was a huge mistake. I tell everyone I know…start here!!!! You will NOT be disappointed!

Zachary Manuel

A Bark Idea has been like a family to us since we started bringing Benny to Happy Puppy school. This was our first time adopting a puppy (previously had two older huskies) so training was very new to us. We knew we wanted to work with positive reinforcement trainers which is how we found A Bark Idea, and they have been amazing!

The facilities are cleaned regularly and were safe enough for Benny to meet other dogs/puppies to get socialization in during his first few weeks. Benny also received incredible attention and love from the staff who regularly sends us pictures of our cutie. It puts our minds at ease knowing he is always safe with them and learning to be well-behaved.

Each day Benny is at class he receives specific training which is then communicated clearly to us to practice at home. All of the work we have put in with the Bark Idea team has clearly paid off and we are incredibly grateful!

Benny loves going so much that we decided to try boarding him there as well which was a perfect transition. Benny got to see all of his friends and stay in a place that he was already comfortable. You could tell he didn't even notice we were gone which is what we hoped for!

Again, thank you so much to the Bark Idea staff (especially Kelsey who is incredible) for treating our fur babies like family!