Doggie Central

Business Details

28 Years

experience

Premier Dog Daycare, Boarding & Grooming in Los Angeles

At Doggie Central, we have built our reputation on over two decades of dedicated pet care expertise. Founded in 1998 and expanded under Rigo and Holly Medrano's leadership since 2015, our facility combines extensive operational experience with a deep commitment to animal well-being. Our team of certified professionals maintains a cage-free environment that has earned us The Argonaut Magazine's 'Best of the Westside' award consecutively from 2019-2023. We specialize in comprehensive dog care solutions, offering structured daycare programs with supervised play, overnight boarding with personalized attention, and professional grooming services.

Our facility operates with stringent sanitation protocols and safety certifications from the Professional Pet Industry, ensuring optimal care standards. With convenient operating hours seven days a week and strategic location serving West Los Angeles neighborhoods, we provide accessible, reliable services supported by curbside options and flexible scheduling. Our institutional knowledge of pet behavior and care requirements, accumulated over 24 years within the local community, positions us as trusted caretakers for your canine companions.

Services

Doggie Daycare Doggie Boarding Doggie Grooming Doggie Cam Obedience Classes

Details

Year established: 1998

Highlights and features

Certified safe facility by the Professional Pet Industry
24 years of continuous operation and community service
Awarded 'Best of the Westside' consecutively from 2019-2023
Experienced staff with 20+ years of combined pet care expertise
Convenient 7-day operation with extended daily hours

Associations and certifications

Professional Pet Industry Certification

Website

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Services

Doggie Daycare

Structured daytime supervision offering social interaction and physical stimulation for dogs. Separate play areas accommodate different sizes and temperaments. Professional staff provides constant monitoring to ensure safe, engaging experiences. Services include group play sessions, rest periods, and personalized attention for dogs needing quieter environments.

Doggie Boarding

Overnight accommodation with personalized care and cage-free sleeping arrangements. Staff provides regular check-ins, playtime, and comfort measures for boarding pets. Available for both short-term and extended stays with reservation options for holiday periods and special events.

Doggie Grooming

Full-service grooming including bathing, nail trimming, and teeth cleaning. Professional groomers work with various breeds and coat types. Services available as standalone appointments or during daycare/boarding visits with no additional facility fees.

Doggie Cam

Real-time web-based monitoring system allowing owners to view their pets' activities from any location. Cameras provide access to multiple play areas with live feed capabilities for convenient supervision without physical visits.

Obedience Classes

Structured dog training sessions focusing on basic commands and behavioral improvement. Classes conducted by certified trainers in group settings with weekly schedule options. Designed to enhance pet-owner communication and socialization skills among participating dogs.

People

Rigo Medrano

Co-Owner

Co-owner with 20+ years pet care experience. Started working at Doggie Central during high school, continued through UCLA studies, and returned full-time in 2015 to expand services.

Holly Medrano

Co-Owner

Co-owner possessing extensive pet care expertise. Joined Doggie Central in 2004 as first full-time employee. Collaborates with Rigo to implement innovative care approaches while maintaining operational excellence.

Questions

What services does Doggie Central offer?

We provide dog daycare, boarding, grooming, and obedience training services in a cage-free environment.

Are reservations required for boarding?

We recommend reservations for guaranteed availability, especially during holidays and special events.

What safety certifications do you have?

We are certified by the Professional Pet Industry with stringent sanitation protocols and safety measures.

How can I view my pet while they're in care?

Our Doggie Cam system allows real-time monitoring of play areas from any device with internet access.

What are your operating hours?

We operate daily from 6:30 AM-9:00 PM Monday-Saturday and 7:30 AM-7:30 PM on Sundays.

Do you offer emergency pet care services?

We don't provide medical emergency services but maintain excellent records for safe non-medical pet care.

Reviews (6)

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Ashleigh Marzynski

Jun 13, 2022 Report

We love bringing our dog here. She loves it. We drop her off and she never looks back as she is always excited to get inside. The staff is helpful and accommodating. We always feel she is in safe hands when we have to leave her to travel.

Bee

May 22, 2022 Report

My dogs LOVE coming here. The staff is always friendly. They always keep me up to date on the well being of my girls. The space is clean and they clearly love their k9 guests. 10/10 would recommend!

Larry Cahan

May 13, 2022 Report

Doggie central is awesome. Tha team is very welcoming courteous and knowledgeable. The intake process was seamless and the care they showed my pet Frida was genuine and made up feel really comfortable. We are now regulars and would highly recommend the staff amd faculties. Thanks doggie central for such a pleasant r experience Larry Cahan

Coleen Rockey

Apr 25, 2022 Report

I started using Doggie Central with our second dog back in 2003. Their interview process is very good as they make sure any new dogs can get along with the dogs they have boarded. She loved going to Doggie Central and seeing all of the other dogs. Since her passing we got another dog and have been taking her there as well. Every time we go, she gets very excited as she already knows she gets to visit other doggies.

I highly recommend Doggie Central. They've always been very good with our dogs. They've always accommodated any requests we've had. They are on top of bad schedules and our dog comes home very clean.

Darlene Barbee

Apr 16, 2022 Report

Have been bringing Maggie here for 7+ years. The people are great - kind, friendly and helpful. I Love the early and late drop off/pickup hours and my dog loves her pool time!

Pooki J.

Mar 10, 2022 Report

I wouldn't recommend this daycare. Dogs are divided by size but there are plenty of dogs mixed in with the smaller dogs. These larger dogs like to play but when it goes too far the staff do not intervene. Their line of " we cuddle your canine when you can't" is a fat lie. Dogs are ignored and pushed off. Each room has 1 bucket of water. 1 bucket 15+ dogs - that's awful. No matter what time of day you check in or out you're guaranteed to be greeted with attitude.

I think you're better off leaving your dog at home. Also - take a moment to head to the bottom of their yelp page. It's worth the time to read through the reviews the business paid to hide.