Topanga Pet Resort - Topanga, California

Jake B.

Topanga Pet Resort has been a lifesaver for me and our family dog, Gary. We've been taking him since September. The staff is incredibly caring, and all the trainers are exceptional and attentive. Finding boarding for your dog can be nerve-wracking, but you don’t have to worry here—they truly treat your pet like family.

One of the standout features is that Gary comes home from boarding not just happy but freshly groomed and shampooed, which is such a thoughtful touch. The location itself is serene and relaxing—worth the drive no matter where you are. It feels like therapy for both you and your dog.

Prior to Topanga, Gary was with a trainer who came once a week; and while their approach avoided any negative reinforcement, we found Max’s slightly stricter, yet humane and kind, methods to be highly effective. It’s clear they adapt to your dog’s needs and get real results.

I have made many human friends here from other pet parents which was an awesome bonus!

We still have months left on our training package, but I already know we’ll be coming back regularly for years to come for both training and boarding. I can’t recommend Topanga Pet Resort enough—it’s an incredible place!

PS: Pro tip. You can contact the front desk while you're away from your pet and they will send photos! It's so reassuring.

Аna R.

I had never boarded my dog before, but I needed a place for him over Thanksgiving and spent a lot of time researching. I chose Topanga Pet Resort because the staff seemed very professional and recommended a gradual daycare introduction to help my dog adjust. This approach worked wonderfully—my emotional dog felt confident and happy with their team.

My dog also struggled with leash pulling and reactivity during walks, and I wasn’t sure how to handle it. Trainer Maxim gave me excellent advice and worked with my dog during his boarding stay. I’m so grateful and already noticing progress—I plan to continue training here.

Aimee G.

I’m taking the time to write this for anyone who has struggled with their dog not doing well at traditional boarding and looking for the best place. My son 😅 has a lot of health issues and sepawation anxiety, along with doggybetes (diabetes). He has done extremely well with their style of care and boarding. These people really love dogs and know how to read them! My son looks forward to going here, whereas other places he didn’t want to leave me. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Yes this is the place woof! 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾 five paws 🥹 👏

Rafael L.

Topanga Pet Resort has been our go-to place for boarding our dogs year after year, and they have consistently provided outstanding care. Even after a change in ownership, the excellent service and attention to our pets have remained above and beyond our expectations. The staff is extremely accommodating and goes out of their way to ensure our dogs feel comfortable and well-cared for. We are so grateful for the peace of mind they give us every time we leave our furry family members in their hands. We truly appreciate their dedication and look forward to boarding our dogs at Topanga Pet Resort for many years to come!

Ivonne M. B.

This place deserves 10 stars. I had an emergency and they were so helpful in taking both my Pups so I could make my flight. Everyone was so kind and warm and when I picked them up they had funny stories describing my Pups idiosyncratic personalities. Loved that!

Michael L.

Super disappointing.
Over-promised on training with my dog. Literally could not teach my dog fetch after we paid over $1000 for 1:1 trainings. What the heck?
I have a bunch of texts saved where we brought up what we wanted, and they acknowledged. I also spoke w/ them on the phone to confirm his training.
Disastrous.
As others have mentioned, especially on Yelp, it looks like management changed a while back and as a result, service has dropped off completely.
Save yourself the $ and go somewhere else for training.

Villy H.

Best place that we have taken our dog to for training. The trainers are great. Our dog is more obedient around other dogs and less reactive. They have also helped train me and my husband on how to better control our dog and will correct our mistakes. The staff are genuinely interested in making our pets better. We've learned a lot and will continue to take our dog there.

Jonathan K.

Be careful - they will take your money and not deliver. They are crooks!!

We boarded our dog for 2 months and paid a fortune for 5 training sessions meant to teach the dog one thing and one thing only - how to fetch!

They charged us $1,100 - and taught him absolutely nothing - and tried to blame him, because he's "too smart". They were happy to take the money and make promises and then not deliver. There was no attempt to fix the situation, just excuses.

SAVE YOUR MONEY. Go elsewhere.