Wagon Tail Ranch Doggie Day Camp & Bed n’ Bones

I bring my 5 month old pup Ruby here for both daycare and playdates. She can’t contain herself the second we pull up. This place is the dog equivalent to child daycare so don’t think you are going to just ring them up the day before and drop your dog off. You must fill out an application, make an appt. for a consultation to make sure your dog will be a good fit. They will not let your dog in the door without proof of vaccinations in hand so you better bring those. I had no problem «jumping through hoops» as some other negative reviewer put it. I know my dog is well cared for and I also am certain that everyone else who brings their dog there has also had to jump through hoops and their dog is healthy and well behaved. Everyone that works there that I have dealt with have been wonderful. Ruby sleeps for about 12 hours straight after a day at the ranch! Thanks guys!

I’ve had just one day experience with Wagon Tail Ranch (so far) but it was great! Shaggy has not been away from us since we rescued him last August, so I wasn’t sure how he’d do, especially with so many dogs around (as he is an only dog at our house) and his tendancy to bark at big dogs when we take him for walks and have him out in public. He seemed to do great at our initial meeting, so we put him in daycare for today to see how he’d do prior to a longer stay next month. He had a great time. How do I know? I received an email letting me know he was doing great and then a few hours later a bunch of pictures of him playing, hanging out, running around, etc… He looked like he was in dog heaven. When I showed up to pick him up this evening, he was happy to see me, but clearly would have been thrilled to stay longer and hang out with his new friends and the fabulous staff at Wagon Tail Ranch. The ranch itself is fantastic with so much space and a set up that allows dogs to be safe and comfortable. Another poster complained about the process, but it is one of the things I love most about Wagon Tail Ranch. Knowing that they check out every single dog for disposition, health, etc gives me a great sense of security in leaving my dog in their hands.

Just called based on the wonderfull reviews find here and asked for a rate for my under 10 pound terrier girl. i am leaving town tomorrow for only 3 days and needed to leave her in a good, SAFE place where they will take good care of her. I was told I had to send an e-​mail to the owner, then the owner had to review the application, then set an appointment with me…
EXCUSE ME? is this an Ivy League School where i am trying to get my chid into or a DOG boarding place???
I really dont have time to jump through all this hoops… get real!!!
did i say i have to leave tomorrow and I only need boarding for 3 days???
If you make it THIS HARD is not worth my time… ITS A DOG!!!
UPDATED VACCINATIONS AND A SECURITY DEPOSIT SHOULD BE ENOUGH!!!
Makes me question all them «wonderful reviews»
Shady place… waste of time…

My Kershaw LOVES coming to the ranch! When we first rescued him we were very worried about leaving him anywhere, even for just daycare, given how anxious he was when we first got him. After meeting Judi and the fabulous staff at Wagontail Ranch, Kershaw felt immediately so loved and cared for. I left town for two weeks after first meeting our family at the ranch, and since then, they have become kershaw’s second family! As a first time dog owner, I learn so much from WTR, and can ask for tips or advice whenever I need– I always know they have the best advice and tips. Thank you WTR for loving my baby so much! Kershaw is so lucky to have such an amazingly loving and special family over at Wagontail.

«Full Stars!» :)
My dog can barely contain himself when we get in the car to go over there! It’s like going to doggy Disneyland for him, and for me it’s great peace of mind knowing how much love and attention the entire staff gives him and all the dogs. Thanks guys, from me and my dog Awesome.

Wagon Tail Ranch is a wonderful place! We left our dog Fosse there for one week while we went out of town and the love and attention she received was outstanding. How do we know that? The pictures, the videos, and Fosse’s demeanor when we picked her up all demonstrated the devotion of everyone there. Wagon Tail Ranch combines kisses and affection with wide open spaces to run and play, perfect for our little poodle. We most highly recommend Judi and her committed staff!!!

We love Wagon Tail Ranch because they love our dog! Thank you Wagon Tail Ranch for your love and kindness to our family.

amazing* kind*loyal*trustworthy are just a few words to express how wonderful and amazing judy and her staff are at wagontail ranch. im so glad to have found this terrific dog heaven

We have been bringing our dog here since he was 3 months old and we absolutely could not say enough about how wonderful wagontail is. When he was a puppy, they were great about slowly socializing our dog Gatsby. Now that he is a year old, he is so excited when he goes to Wagontail. It’s obvious he has such a good time and it makes us feel comfortable when leaving him. We use both their day care and boarding services. When we board him, we know he is having his own vacation which makes us feel less guilty about leaving him. Judi and team treat all the dogs like their own family. We bring his bed and he sleeps in that when boarded. They always send you photos of your dog during the day which is something my husband and I really look forward to when he is there. Could not recommend them enough!

Due to Wagon Tail’s popularity, I’m unable to write a review about their dog services until they start accepting news dogs next year but I am writing this review based on their wonderful communication and customer service skills. I reached out to Wagon Tails in search of a dog boarding company for my 1 year old rescue. Judi was prompt in her response, explained there was a waitlist of dogs until next year but recommended other places in the area I could check — something she certainly isn’t obligated to do. Since this is the first time I am looking to board my dog, Judi’s communication and recommendations were so helpful. I can’t wait for my dog to visit Wagon Tails in the future.

Wagon Tail Ranch has become the greatest service we have ever found. It is incredibly hard to find a pet service that you trust, we have dealt with some bad apples in the past, who charge ridiculous high prices for the least amount of care possible. Judi and her staff are absolutely incredible. They are so knowledgeable and have such a passion for what they do. Whenever we leave our dog Auggie the staff sends us pictures showing us how much fun he is having. I will forever rely on Wagon Tail Ranch to take care of our furry family member. They are wonderful, and have changed our life, knowing we can travel without feeling guilty fir leaving Auggie behind. I know that Wagon Tail Ranch is like a vacation for him! Thank you to Judi and staff!

What can I say about Wagon Tails Ranch that hasn’t already been said by other reviewers? I had a bad experience with another boarding place and came to Wagon Tails after looking at the Unilocal reviews. I’m glad I did, I emailed Judi and quickly got a response. I took my puppy for the temperament assessment test and she passed. I take her here every Saturday so that she could get used to the environment and have some socialization. I like how Judi response quickly to e-​mails and how they send you pictures/​updates on how your dog is doing. My puppy is always tired and I have to pull her away from the place so that I can take her home. Even though it’s a little far from me, I will keep going there because she has so much fun. Highly Recommended!

Clearly I am not the only person that thinks this place is outstanding. The staff are warm and loving, the facility is clean and well maintained. There is ample room for the dogs to run and play.
My dog LOVES going here and if I don’t take him for a couple days he becomes depressed :(
Wagon Tails is the best treat I can give my dog.

I recently decided to bring my dog here once a week because I work close by and my dog has been showing signs of separation anxiety while left at home. This is the perfect place for my dog who has tons of energy and loves to play with other dogs. The yard is very large so the dogs are free to roam and play outside in the sun. I can tell that the owners and staff treat every dog with so much care and attention. They send me updates with pictures so I know my dog is having a great time. Even daycare for human beings don’t provide this kind of service! I get excited for my dog on days I get to drop him off at Wagon Tail Ranch because I know he is going to have a great time.

Home away from home for our puppy. I have gone to visit 5 dog day care /​boarding facilities from Santa Monica to Topanga, Woodland Hills. We needed to board Kiki, our 5 month old female english shepherd (herder like a border collie) for the first time for 10 days. Kiki was anxious during the temperament test, and I was worried that she wouldn’t pass Judi’s standards. Judi recommended that I bring her back for a day play date the next day so she could see her behavior when I am not around. Thank goodness with Judi’s expertise, love and care, Kiki felt comfortable the next day to relax a little and have fun! I brought her back every day for 5 days before the trip so that she could get totally used to her home away from home before we left her for 10 days. I will attach a photo of Kiki walking on to Judi’s property for the first time looking concerned, and a contrasting picture of Kiki today (4 days later) having a blast with her new friends! In addition to the professional staff and care Kiki is treated to at Wagon Tail Ranch, the grounds and facility is a giant ranch home, so the dogs totally feel like they are at home, and not in some concrete building with cubicles. They sleep in the house on sofas and some of the needier dogs even sleep in bed with Judi! I am so grateful for Judi and her staff, and intend to begin taking my other 2 dogs there as well!

We just took a five day trip and had to leave our fuzzy son at home. This wasn’t the first time that our Murdock has been away from us for a week or so, but still… It’s never as fun being away from him. We wanted him to have a vacation too and he sure had one. We got pics and videos of him the whole time we were away. Not only that, but he apparently met the love of his life who I have yet to meet. (Who is this mystery lady dog??)
Many thanks to Judi, Tim and the crew at Wagon Tail. Murdock was a very happy guys when we picked him up, and we’ll bring him back soon so that he can have a great time with his new buddies and lady love.

I love the Wagon Tail Ranch family. More importantly, my 10-​month-​old Golden Doodle, Jasper, can’t get enough of everyone (and every dog) at the Ranch. Judi, Tim and the entire staff are terrific. They treat Jasper very kindly.
He has been coming to Wagon Tail for day care on average at least one day per week since he was about 4−½ months old. When he was 8−½ months old, we entrusted them with his care for five full days (and four nights). He had the time of his life. And while I was away and missing him, I received daily update photos and/​or videos to keep me connected and assure me that he was doing great. (And, I learned, he is better behaved at Wagon Tail than he is at home!)
Jasper knows when he’s heading to Wagon Tail Ranch — he has the drive in the car down. When we get about a mile away, he starts to whine. When we pull onto the street and then into the drive, he begins to bark and wants to leap out of the car and into their home. He won’t even look back to say goodbye! At the end of the day he is so exhausted from his activities that he is happy to see me and come home. He usually falls right to sleep in the car.
The Wagon Tail Ranch staff love their guests and treat them as their own. I want Jasper to have a good social experience with other dogs, but don’t want the risks you face with the unknowns at a dog park. Judi and Tim are very particular about the dogs’ vaccinations, and they are very conscientious about how the different personalities interact. I’m very comfortable that my dog is in a safe environment at Wagon Tail Ranch.

We love Wagontail — and so does our dog.
Lots of space to play — no kennels, no leashes, just a big beautiful backyard. Dogs get to sleep in the house — ours even worked its way to sleep in the bedroom!
We feel lucky to have found this place and highly recommend it.

Judi, Timothy and their team take THE BEST care of our pups, Kea & Loa any time we leave town. We’ve been taking our dogs to Wagon Tail Ranch for over 2 years now!!!
We know that both Kea and Loa LOVE it here because when we pull into their driveway, our relatively shy dogs wag their tails like crazy and run up to Judi and Tim like they are family!
It’s like summer camp for our dogs here! They get to play with other dogs and run around freely outside in the huge yard or inside in the house getting love from Judi, Tim and the gang. By the time we pick them up and come home, they are super exhausted from running around and playing so hard! It’s great for socializing your dog too.
Our dogs are like our children so it’s really awesome that we can leave town knowing that Kea and Loa are not just in good hands, but having a BLAST!
We even get email updates and pictures to show us how much fun they’re having. I don’t know what we would do without Wagon Tail Ranch!!! Thank you Judi and Timothy and team!

All the positive reviews really highlight how great everyone at Wagon Tail Ranch is, but I’ll add one more.
Superlatives aside, the best evidence I have of how great they are is that we have been taking our lab there 2−3x per week for the last 9 months. When you add up the cost, it certainly isn’t cheap, but the exercise and socialization has been absolutely priceless. Plus we really like that Judi & Timothy have a LARGE yard for all the dogs to play together.
The team is great about responding to email quickly, and will even send you pictures of your pooch playing during the day.
I would recommend Wagon Tail without reservation.