Crafty Canine Club - Poway, California

Emily Parker

Crafty’s is an amazing facility!!! They provide daily updates and pictures on how your pup is doing as well as amazing enrichment activities suited to your dogs needs!

Recently adopted Luna from their rescue where we were given all the necessary support and preparation to bring a new dog into our home! I cannot emphasize enough how supported we felt throughout this process, and we continue to keep in contact with Don and the other trainers through play sessions and general questions over email. Since Luna has reactivity issues, the facility ensures that she interacts with dogs that’s she’s already familiar and friendly with, taking her needs into account. I highly recommend Crafty’s crew to anyone who cares deeply about their dog(s)!!!

Michelle Wester

If you’re like me and went down the rabbit hole of researching board and trains because of all the internet horror stories, read this!! I am truly amazed and so grateful for Don, Gabe, and the team at Crafty Canine Club. They have a ton of certified experience and have done fantastic behavioral modification work with my French Bulldog (and myself) in their board and train programs. I have learned to be a better leader for my dog and how to keep him mentally balanced so he’s at his best. The structure of the training programs and regular boarding at CCC are solid and well planned so our furry family can learn and have fun in a safe environment while in the care of strong leadership. A bonus in my particular case; CCC techniques are aligned with what is recommended by my board certified vet behaviorist and was covered by my pet insurance. CCC communicates with me openly and regularly before, during, and after any bookings and will send photos and videos of the fun which helped ease my thoughts in the beginning. Now, I will only use CCC for care and follow up training for my boy. I believe they truly care about him and our relationship. A very small investment for huge lifelong returns you won’t regret!

C R10

My wife and I have trouble trusting just anyone with our little Louie. A friend recommended us Crafty Canine so we decided to give it a try for our vacation.

The facility is clean, secure, and equipped with everything a dog could dream of. We really love how there are so many add-on options. The staff here truly love what they do, and it shows in the care and attention they give to each and every dog. Safety is paramount, with secure play areas and trained professionals overseeing the fun at all times. Very important to us. Especially because our Louie isn’t the most social dog in the world.

Our favorite part was receiving photos and videos of Louie throughout our vacation. We missed him so much everyday, but knowing he was in good hands allowed us to enjoy our vacation stress-free with no worries.

We highly recommend this facility for any stay!

Thank you so much Don and Crafty Canine staff!

Ryan Manill

My wife and I have been bringing our dogs to CCC for years, since we moved to San Diego. When we moved to SD in 2020, our one dog (at the time) was suffering from a huge amount of separation anxiety and a few other behavioral issues. After being referred to CCC, we brought him here for their 3 week board and train and he came home a new dog! Much more confident and well behaved. When we got our second dog about 2 years ago, we knew Crafty was the right place for both of them. We travle a decent amount, and would really be up a creek without a paddle if it weren't for Don, Gabe, and the rest of the team at Crafty. It's an amazing feeling to know our dogs are safe, happy, and having the time of their lives while we are away. We get daily pictures of their fun play times while we are gone too!.

Additionally, Gabe has come to our house a number of times for some behavioral training for our second dog and helped us teach him how to go on a walk (he was super reactive when we rescued him) and not to be so aggressive when people come to the door at the house too!

Thanks so much Crafty, I wish we could leave more stars, but 5 will have to do!

Sally Nguyen

Crafty Canines is the ONLY place that I trust boarding my beloved dog, Mandu. They are absolute professionals. From the first meeting, I knew this place would be fun and most importantly safe. They have a clear process of introducing new dogs to the pack. I always have peace of mind, knowing this team will take care of Mandu as if he was their own. You can't beat this level of expertise and customer service. They have a life long customer!

Justine Kim

We were referred to Crafty a few years ago when our dog was having serious seperation anxiety issues (could not leave him alone without non-stop wailing and stress), was reactive, and overall not "behaving" very well. We did a 3 week Board and Train, and when we brought him home he was such a less stressed, calm dog - and they were even able to get him to be comfortable in his crate (which we had been very unsuccessful at!). He now sleeps it in every night and spend some independent alone time in it during the day!

I learned so much for how to interact with our dog from them (what I wish I knew when he was a puppy)! We now have another dog who is also slightly reactive, and are so happy to have a place where we can board both dogs when we are out of town, where we know they will both be safe and will utilize the same commands we use to keep their training in check!

Cannot say enough about how much Don and Gabe have made such a positive impact on our doggos! 10/10 would recommend!

Lauren Bremiller

*Updated Review 8/16/21*
I truly cannot say enough good things about boarding my pups with Crafty. Don and his team take such good care of my pups that I have no worries whatsoever while they're with them. Our most recent trip - our airlines delayed and canceled our flights back home. We were no longer going to be able to make our original pick up time, but Crafty told me to not worry about it whatsoever. They kept me updated daily with pictures and how the pups were doing. When we did pick them up, Gabe brought out the pups and filled me in on their time with them and how well they did. When my pups were a bit too excited coming out, I was impressed at how well he worked with them! I'm so happy to have found such a great place that my pups can visit and enjoy themselves while we're gone. Thanks Crafty!!

*Original review*
I have had such a wonderful experience with Crafty Canine Club!!!

I boarded my pups, Odin and Freya, for a weekend stay. Every day, including the day I dropped them off, I was sent videos and pictures of them enjoying their time. When I picked them up Sunday afternoon, they slept like rocks until the next day as they had had such a good time! They even ate all their food that I sent them with - something that has never happened at other boarding facilities I have tried in the past. Their prices were very reasonable, especially compared to other dog boarding places I've boarded them where they were not as communicative with me, didn't provide as much structure/one-on-one time and charged more in price.

Odin and Freya have also worked with Don one-on-one with a walk and train session at my home. He taught us some great techniques to work with the pups on on our daily walks. He provided some really helpful easy to understand blog posts on topics like loose leash walking, using a gentle leader and more. He's quick to respond to questions with helpful information and tools that I have been able to implement successfully. Already I'm seeing an improvement in both pups with their responses to commands, and one pup's anxiety.

I think both of the pups and I are excited for their next stay at Crafty Canine Club! Thank you Don, and all the staff at Crafty Canine Club who took such good care of my pups!

Jessica Miller

I cannot say enough good things about Don and the Crafty Canine Club. I decided to take my little Piper (9 month old Mini Dachshund) to Crafty Canine after realizing she needed a little more controlled social interaction with other dogs. We met with Don for an assessment and decided that a short 2-day stay at Crafty Canine would be the best place to start!

As this was my first time leaving Piper overnight somewhere, I was a little nervous, but Don reassured that she would be just fine! We saw the facility and filled out lots of information about Piper's routine. I felt great about leaving her in such good hands.

While Piper was there, Don worked with her to interact with other pups and updated me along the way. I received daily photos and videos as well as update texts. I absolutely loved it!

Crafty Canine is clean and reliable. Don and his team take GREAT care of all of the pups!

I will continue to take my dogs (I have another Dachshund too!) to Crafty Canine Club and cannot say enough good things about them!