Yellow Brick Road Doggie Daycare

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As the head of an animal rescue organization and also a former Commissioner

on the Board of LA Animal Services, I've worked with various trainers and

dealt with many boarding facilities. Charlotte has been a renowned trainer for

decades, and has turned many "impossibles" to "adoptables": one of them was

a Shepherd who was dog-aggressive and needed a serious rehab. Charlotte

trained her, and the Shepherd eventually got adopted to a home that even had

another dog. It's been many years since this family adopted her, and there has

not been a single incident.

What you will notice at Yellow Brick Road is its cleanliness. While some

kennels smell urine/feces even in the entrance area, you will not smell

anything at Yellow Brick Road. Charlotte is also very careful about introducing

dogs and her interview process is very strict. She does not take chances, yet

accidents can happen, but when/if they do, she takes full responsibility. She

also has a strict policy on vaccinations, and any dog my rescue organization

boards at Yellow Brick Road has to have been fully vaccinated, and when we

take dogs from the pound, they have to be quarantined before they can be

boarded there.

Charlotte is in this business because she truly loves animals. She has

exhibited nothing but honesty and integrity with a strong work ethics, while

always treating the dogs and their guardians/owners as a priority.

Marie Atake - FORTE ANIMAL RESCUE

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Charlotte, the owner, absolutely loves dogs and is a very experienced

dog handler. Her expertise//knowledge far surpass most of your

average canine daycare facilities. Not only has she owned the day care

facility for many years, she is renowned in the dog-world as a top notch

trainer. She is extremely generous with her time and facilities by not just

running a business but by rescuing dogs and saving their lives - housing

them until she finds a home for them. As well as holding a FREE class on

the weekends open to the public.

Yellow Brick Road is a happy environment for both dogs and people, I

highly recommend using this doggy-daycare facility.

Leah D.

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Yellow Brick Road is AWESOME! We love that it is a much newer facility than the rest...

it is so clean and obviously well taken care of. I am a huge germaphobe, so this is certainly

a breathe of fresh air to say the least.

I have a fearful Shar Pei mix who we adopted years ago. She is afraid of the outside world,

and even on walks she really is just too nervous to enjoy herself. I was on a search to find

some confidence building exercises. When doing my search, and asking around all fingers

pointed towards Yellow Brick Road Agility classes.

I called and spoke with Charlotte, the owner. She and I agreed that Bella would do

best in a one-one-one agility class. We signed up, and I cannot be more pleased with

the results. Not only was Charlotte available when I was (which can be tough) but

Bella LOVES her! Just saying the word "agility" gets a head tilt and a smile from

our girl. She loves all of the exercises, and we even found her running off course

just to do the "A Frame" and the "tunnel". Our walks have really been a lot more

enjoyable for her, and greeting people is like cake! Bella is really coming out of

her shell.

We tell everyone we know about Yellow Brick Road and the wonderful classes there.

On another note, I found out that a lot of the dogs boarded at YBR are rescues in

need of homes, and charlotte offers a discounted rate for rescues. She also

rescues senior, and handicap dogs that were abandoned. She is absoultely 100%

committed to our furry friends, and in my book that is what I call a hero.

Emery F.

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My dog Cheyenne has been under Charlotte and her staff

for 5+ years. I can't even begin to write how much Yellow

Brick Road Doggie Playcare & Gym has helped me.

I take Cheyenne to daycare daily while I am at work and

also use YBR for boarding when I have to leave town.

Cheyenne LOVES it. She gets to play with her doggie friends

when she wants to but also can sleep peacefully while she is

there. I have never experienced anything but wonderful positive

things at YBR.

I have come to know a lot of her staff members as well

and they are all true dog lovers and I trust them with

Cheyenne. Erika, Tiffany and Amanda...all wonderful girls!!!

The owner Charlotte...well I have no words to describe how

wonderful of a person she is. I have never met someone

who has such empathy for all animals. Charlotte rescues

dogs and pays for their medical expenses all out of her

own pocket!

Cheyenne goes to YBR daily and does overnight boarding

quite a bit and she has not ever come home with injuries o

or cuts..not even minor ones. This is a cage-free facility so

dogs will play and I am sure the playing can get a little "rough"

which may cause cuts here and there but I have not

experienced any such thing with Cheyenne.

I have recommended numerous friends and family to YBR

and they all love it too! Bring your dog to your YBR for daycare

or boarding. Your furry baby will love you for it!!

Michelle M.

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As a dog owner, rescuer, and photographer, I've been to many

boarding & doggie facilities, and have never seen one so well

run and so clean. Charlotte, the owner, is extremely careful a

bout what dogs she admits, yet has a very comfortable relaxed

atmosphere. I transport rescue dogs to and from the facility all

the time and would encourage anyone to give them a try.

Andy P.

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My husband and I are eternally grateful to Charlotte and her staff at Yellow Brick Road.

Our 1.5 year old dog, Leo, is so loving and sweet, but is also crazy high energy. He has

bad separation anxiety after being given up by his first family, so leaving him at home

during the day isn't an option. After a few months of doing everything we could think

of to exercise him (and realizing there's only so much a human can walk in a day) and

have someone with him at home, we realized it was time for doggie daycare.

I'm so glad we found Yellow Brick Road. Leo comes home exhausted and happy. He

gets really excited when we pull up to the building and can't wait to get inside and play!

We've also boarded Leo and his sister, Penny, at YBR, and were so impressed with the

level of personal attention that both dogs received (Penny was very nervous about being

with so many other dogs).

Can't say enough good things about how pleased we are to have found this fantastic

business!

*** A number of foster dogs are in residence at YBR while they wait to be adopted.

You can go anytime during business hours if you have a half hour to spare and walk them!!

It's so much fun, and the dogs love it! ***

Lauren S.

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We have been considering daycare for our two dogs for some time, and

finally decided to try it out for the first time at YBRD. Charlotte, the owner,

was super sweet and helpful. She made us feel comfortable from the get

go, and welcomed our check-up calls throughout the day!

The facility is massive, entirely cage-free, and conveniently located. All of

the staff is friendly, and dogs are separated by size, which was an importan

t factor for us as our small dogs are easily frightened by larger dogs. Waka

and Brea give YBRD five paws up, and a couple tail wags too.

Katie B.

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This review is more for Charlotte as a trainer. I took my out of control,

destructo blacklab pup to her for training and the results were amazing.

Within a week my dog was a completely different dog. Because of Charlotte

my dog is so well trained, despite some minor bad habits from some untraining

by me, I can take my dog anywhere so I never have had to board her. Her

love, care and concern for all dogs is very genuine with training methods that

are strict but loving and extremely effective.

Bucky K.

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Charlotte goes above and beyond as a dog trainer. We first

met at her Saturday classes- which she does FOR FREE! This

is extremely unusual for a professional trainer! This class gives

reactive dogs and their people a chance to practice being around

other dogs while staying calm and in control. It has greatly

helped my fearful dog learn it's ok to be around other dogs :)

I am so thankful for the environment that this class provides!

My nervous girl has progressed so much that we are now taking

the beginner Agility classes at YBR. This is yet another

opportunity for us to practice being calm around other dogs

and build trust. She has even made a few friends in the class :)
The agility classes are a blast! The facility is big and beautiful

with great equipment! Charlotte gives excellent instruction and i

s patient with dogs like mine who need a little more encouragement

than others. She really fosters a fun, learning environment for

dogs and their people. With Charlotte's help, Lily is making more

and more progress each class, and it's doing wonders for her

confidence.

I am very thankful to have found Charlotte and YBR!

Crystal P.

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