DEN Urban Dog Retreat

DEN Urban Dog Retreat is a cage-free dog boarding and dog daycare facility at 3252 Arroyo Seco Ave in Los Angeles, CA. Overnight stays, day play, grooming, and positive-reinforcement training all happen at the same address. The team frames its work as balancing a dog's energy and health rather than simply burning it off. Indoor areas are climate-controlled, and there is outdoor space for dogs that need room to move.

Services and amenities

• Cage-free daycare and overnight stays, with aftercare until 7 PM
• Guided pack hikes on local nature trails
• Enrichment classes in scent work, zen obedience, agility, trick dog, and community canine
• Grooming and training on site
• Holistic wellness sessions: massage, Reiki, crystal therapy, and animal communication

What sets DEN apart

The day here is structured rather than open-ended. A dog might spend part of it on a guided hike, part in an agility or scent work class, and part resting in the VIP Lounge in the Lodge. Sound bath and meditation sessions are part of the mix too, which will appeal to some owners more than others. Owners who want a routine-driven schedule, instead of an all-day free-for-all, are the closest fit.

Practical details

Booking is handled online. Every new dog starts with a free Meet & Greet temperament test, so staff can see how the dog handles a group before a first full day. Shuttle pick-up and drop-off is available as an add-on for owners who cannot make the trip across Los Angeles. Published day rates run $55 to $65 per dog. The facility lists 833-336-7225 and info@denurbandog.com for questions, and the full service menu sits on denurbandog.com.