Pet Boarding & Daycare
San Diego, CA
Down to Earth Dogs is a personalized dog daycare and boarding facility in San Diego run by Emily Keaney, a force-free trainer with over 14 years of experience and deep roots in local animal rescue. They offer small-group daycare (Monday–Friday) and overnight boarding focused on socialization, enrichment, and mental stimulation under professional supervision. Emily's approach emphasizes compatible play groups, individual attention, and proper training to build social skills—a deliberate contrast to large, overcrowded facilities.
Ideal for: Dog owners seeking socialization and enrichment, families with puppies, dogs needing confidence building, owners who prefer force-free training methods
Service area: San Diego, CA and surrounding communities
Small-Group Model: Deliberately limits group sizes and carefully matches compatible dogs to prevent overcrowding and ensure personalized attention, unlike large boarding facilities.
Force-Free Training Background: Owner Emily Keaney completed a 3-year apprenticeship with local trainers and specializes in positive, force-free methods to build social skills and address behavioral issues.
14+ Years Local Experience: Deep ties to San Diego's rescue and animal shelter community, with extensive personal fostering and adoption counselor experience informing her approach to dog behavior.
Address: 3440 Taos Pl, San Diego, CA 92117
Phone: (619) 379-5039
Website: downtoearthdogs.com
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