Canine Retreat

Canine Retreat is a cage-free dog boarding and daycare facility in Harbor City, CA, and it boards cats as well. The kennel sits at 25930 Belle Porte Ave and takes small, medium, and large dogs. Play space is indoors and separated by size, so dogs spend the day with a comparable crowd.

Services

• Cage-free overnight boarding, with breakfast and dinner included
• Dog daycare in indoor, size-separated play parks
• Cat boarding in private suites, including a deluxe suite with six levels and 28 square feet
• Grooming: bathing, nail trims, and teeth brushing
• Live webcam access and 24/7 supervision

What sets it apart

The overnight setup is unusual for a boarding facility: staff sleep in the play park with the dogs. Supervision runs around the clock. Flooring is rubberized to go easier on joints, and the parks are built out with ramps, slides, dog houses, and cozy rest spots. Dogs stay cage-free, and private suites are available.

Food and grooming

Breakfast and dinner come with boarding, and house food is Fromm Classic Adult or Puppy for owners who would rather not send their own. Special diets are accommodated. Grooming on site covers bathing, nail trims, and teeth brushing, so a dog can go home clean after a longer stay.

Practical details

Hours are 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Saturday, and 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Sunday. Booking is by phone at 310-530-0800. Rates published on the Canine Retreat website run $40 to $80 per night. Vaccinations are required before a stay. Webcam access lets owners check in on their dog during the day from wherever they happen to be.