Down to Earth Dogs - San Diego, California

Leah Freeland

My dogs love coming here. We started with doggy daycare a few years ago when they were puppies and they have spent a lot of time staying here for vacations. Emily, family, and staff are amazing!! They even threw a birthday party for Pepper when we booked a trip over her doggy birthday. Money well spent knowing our dogs are not only safe but loving their time here. Highly recommended. Worth every penny!

Arms Mcgee

Down To Earth dogs is clean, spacious, and designed with dogs in mind. There are various play areas for different sizes and temperaments, ensuring that every dog feels comfortable and safe.

What really sets Down To Earth dogs apart is their attention to detail. They provide regular updates and photos throughout the day, so you can see just how much fun your dog is having.

If you’re looking for a dog daycare and boarding business that truly cares about your pet go to
Down To Earth Dogs.

Tara Miller

Looking for an amazing sanctuary where your dog can play and live their best lives? Your search is over...Emily and everyone at Down to Earth dogs are incredible! My dog, Vita, played there while I was out of the country, being a special needs dog (aka requiring medication for a chronic condition), that was no problem for them and as you can see by the photos, she thrived there..almost not wanting to come home when I came to pick her up...doggie daycare/socialization when you, or them, need a break? Yep..they do that too..definitely check them out...maybe Vita will make even more new friends!

R Stewart Johnson

I have a senior dog who has served our family as our loyal little friend for 13 years. When his old boarding location closed during the pandemic, I was nervous about finding a place where he could be comfortable and I wouldn’t end up worrying about his comfort and care. I was relieved to find Emily and Down to Earth Dogs this year. The setting is in a home, but the dogs have plenty of outdoor space spread across three separate areas. Emily has her eyes on the dogs routinely and with a reasonable number at one time, each dog’s personality and quirks are known and understood by her and her small staff. It’s a customized experience and has been a great fit for my pup. A nice bonus is that Emily makes herself very easy to reach if I want an update while I’m away, and she and her team provide plenty of super cute photos so I end up giggling and grinning at my dog’s busy social life and luxury retreat vacation. This is a great trustworthy and comfy option for dogs of all ages and sizes.

Laura Schneider

Amazing daycare and boarding in home environment. Emily cares deeply about all her daycare pups and is very patient and kind. I have had two dogs enrolled in daycare, and they always came home exhausted. Your dog kids will have a blast. Small play groups and divided yard space plus enrichment toys and experiences. Clean calming beautiful environment.

Tracy Piner

I have a 2-year old golden retriever and I’ve been bringing her to Down to Earth Dogs for the past year. My pup loves Emily and her team.

I always have peace of mind knowing she’ll have the best care, and so much fun playing with the other dogs. I tried a few other doggy daycare spots, and there were too many dogs - my pup did not do well in those types of environments.

At Down to Earth Dogs, Emily has a great screening process and set number of spots which means your dog will have personal care and attention from her team. And you get daily pictures of your pup having the best time playing and being goofy when you’re traveling or just dropping off for daycare.

Thank you, Emily and team, for taking such excellent care of my golden floof ?

PS Burger

I'm so thankful we found Emily for our dog boarding needs. We have two dogs, who are both prone to anxiety, so I was little nervous about how they'd do boarding the first time. I'm thrilled to report that everything has always gone GREAT with Emily and we've boarded 4 times for about a week each time. Emily's background in dog training and behavior is very obvious given how adept she is at assessing dog personalities and determining their needs. As other reviewers wrote, she has separate 'play' spaces for the dogs so that compatible personalities can be kept together. It's a tremendous relief to leave the dogs with her when we go out of town and the dogs obviously have a great time as she frequently sends photos of them playing with their new dogs friends. I feel like they're on vacation along with us ^_^

Whitney Handy

Emily and Bella at Down to Earth Dogs are absolutely the best. They take such good care of all of the dogs and I know that my big Cane Corso is safe while he's there. Emily makes sure that he gets breaks/rest when appropriate, he swims, he gets lots of love and comes home so happy and exhausted. Emily and Bella send pictures/videos throughout the day and always give me detailed updates when he's picked up. I feel completely comfortable with Goosey being there. He's a huge dog, but Emily and Bella are very knowledgeable with dog training of pups of all sizes. I won't bring Goosey anywhere else!