Woofingham Palace Encinitas, California

I want to respond to Nadine’s negative review. I was in the class mentioned and Nadine was unable to control her own dog which posed a risk for everyone in class. If Pam determined the dog wasn’t able to participate in a class setting, it is for the safety of all participants. I’m disappointed to see someone attempt to blame her for a red zone dog case that requires one on one training as per Pam’s recommendation. I am more than happy with the training I have received from Pam in class and on pack walks. I recommend her facility and training to everyone and have seen a huge improvement in my dogs socialization and obedience.

Our puppy nearly leaps out the car window and into the staffer's arms when we arrive for drop off (soon she will be so big she will take the staffer down. I never before "believed in" doggy daycare, but another Aussie friend found Woof and this place is a Disneyland for pups. Training classes are awesome too. Juneau passes out in the carpet as I'm buckling her in to go home. Love it!

My puppy has gained so much confidence since joining the puppy socialization program. The training classes have been average, but the socialization sessions more than make up for it!

My Chihuahua puppy was extremely scared and timid before starting puppy socialization at Woofingham Palace. Her first couple of sessions were tough, but she’s since completely acclimated and loves playing with other puppies her age and size. We also completed the terrific beginner puppy training 4-session series, which was terrific. Samantha is extremely knowledgeable about dog behavior, and her team is top notch!

Our Dog Sammy LOVES Woofingham Palace and so do we. The puppies are off leash in a safe environment and the staff is warm, knowledgeable and responsive. We did the Training Program and Samantha is patient, smart and a wonderful trainer and human. We recommend Woofingham 10/10 and just bought an additional daycare package. They truly love dogs and our dog Sammy is much better behaved and happy as a result of us investing in Woofingham.

I love this place, after a lot of thought, research, and reaching out to different facility’s about puppy socialization classes we are so happy that we chose Wooofingham Palace. This place is pretty popular so contact them as soon as possible for classes because they fill up fast. Although we were not able to get into the puppy obedience class because it was full they were more than happy to make an exception and allow her in the class at a later date as she will be a lil bit older than the other pups. And she was able to start attending the puppy socialization classes while she waits for her obedience classes! At first I was a bit skeptical and so was my pup, but after talking to the husband and wife who run the place I felt very reassured and more comfortable to leave my pup there for the 3 hour class. They are extremely professional and I see the same people every week I go, so I know my pup is getting used to them (they must have very low turn over which is a great sign) after her second class she opened up a lot more and enjoyed it much more, I love receiving updates when I pick her up on how she was for the day and seeing her posted on their instagram. We look forward to this class every week and it has worked wonders for getting out her energy, we have a fitness tracker on my dog because she is an incredibly high energy breed and we want to be the best parents for her and get as much of her energy out as we can everyday, and let me tell you these classes get an absurd amount of energy out of her. She comes back tired every time! We can see in the tracker she is almost in constant play mode. she’s happy, we’re happy, everyone’s happy. we thought that we would just have her do the social classes and obedience classes but plan to take her here as often as we can. I couldn’t recommend them more for anyone who is looking for social classes. 10/10 100% worth the price.

If you’re considering taking your dog to Woofingham Palace, just do it. You will thank yourself and so will your dog. Our maltipoo pup was a friendly guy but had some experiences with friends’ dogs that made him a bit scared of dog interactions. Already having low confidence issues, he had started to growl at humans and other dogs in fear at 14 weeks. A friend told us about Woofingham Palace so we reached out and signed up for their recommended puppy classes. He was a bit older than the junior group but inexperienced so they put together a custom schedule to get him into juniors and to move up into intermediate classes. When we initially brought him into his first class he was scared and growled and snapped at other puppies. The team was on top of his interactions as well as all the other puppies and navigated his fears like pros, making sure safety of all the dogs was the utmost priority. They also had strategies to help him deal with the overwhelming emotions he was feeling and explained them to us. They also explained why he was acting the way he was and noted that in his case, they expected him to be fearful and not really interact for his first class. They said by the second class he would still be standoffish but make a couple friends and that by the third class he would be playing and interacting. That seemed super specific but we figured we would see what happens. And it all played out exactly how they had expected. By his third drop off he was super excited to see his friends and we making new friends with ease. Now he loves going to puppy socialization class and we have seen a turnaround in his confidence outside of class. He happily meets other dogs on our walks and always is ready to play with every human we see. They say puppy socialization is one of the best things you can do to ensure your dogs don’t have larger behavioral issues growing up and I now understand why it is so critical. Well worth any up front costs as you will see the positive results in your dogs behavior pretty quickly.

Excellent four-week puppy -and-owner training classes that are conducted outdoors in a very nice yard area with play structures, turf, trees and sail shades overhead. Attendees are given very clear and easy- to-do training homework to practice between weekly classes. The puppies in class also attend socialization sessions where they get to play freely with other puppies while being supervised by staff. Samantha Mears the head trainer and owner is so knowledgeable and professional and fun to learn from! She makes the classes fun! You will laugh and have a great time. The Woofingham staff members are very caring and expert in their handling of the puppies. Our puppy is a bit on the shy side and the staff paid special attention to him during the socialization sessions. All Woofingham puppies have to show their proof of vaccinations and so forth so that you know your puppy is safe from disease there. Highly recommend this combo of socialization sessions + formal training class. If you want your dog to be well-trained, obedient and wonderful and you are starting with a puppy, this place is the best.

My dog Bear has been going to Woofingham since he was 10 weeks old. We started with puppy socialization classes which he loved and which wore him out in a good way. Now, he goes weekly to adult play class. He can't wait to get down the stairs and see all his friends.The staff is great and they keep an eye on what is going on in the yard. My friends and I call this "private school" (vs public school)! I always feel good abut dropping him of knowing he is safe and having fun. I highly reccomend Woofingham Palace.

Our first experience with Woofingham Palace was less than ideal. They were unresponsive but after some recent communication with Samantha and noticing some undesirable behaviors our dog picked up at his previous daycare, we decided to give Woofingham another try. Samantha is very knowledgeable and they have more than enough staff to care for the dogs. All of the staff were friendly and inviting on our first visit. The daycare is clean and I love that it's outdoors. At first I didn't understand why they only keep the dogs for 4 hours but Samantha was very clear in her explanation about the balance between activity and rest that dogs require. Because of that, Woofingham wants to ensure that your dog plays during that time and is enjoying themselves, and does not accept dogs that do not. I appreciate this as it pains me when a daycare has cameras to see dogs pacing instead of interacting with the other dogs. I'm not sure our dog will be accepted since he has become one of those pacers but I would highly recommend Woofingham Palace and if we decide to adopt another puppy we would bring him here in a heartbeat.

We treat our dogs like our kids. When looking for a day care and boarding place for our puppy Beckett, we investigated these services all over North County as though we were vetting colleges. Woofingham Palace was our ultimate choice because it's exactly the type of dog specialty place we would open ourselves. Owners Samantha and Jon are completely committed to the welfare and happiness of their clients and live right on site. Classes, day care and especially boarding are limited sizes and heavily supervised by very active (and interactive) staff. Any boarders are required to be regular day care clients, so those dogs are known to staff and proven to interact well with the other dogs. When we board Beckett, the staff are great about keeping us updated with photos, video and texts on how he is faring. For play group, Beckett practically drags us to the yard when we arrive and he is completely exhausted when we take him home. We can't recommend WP highly enough.

My dog, a mastiff puppy, who needed a lot of attention and socialization wouldn't be the same without Woofingham Palace! She has been here since 9 weeks old and is so excited to come back every week. She has made friends and learned so much through this daycare with the play sessions plus training we went through. So thankful to have found Sam & Jon + their crew!

I am so glad I found this place! My puppy , Scarlette , has been coming here since she was 8 weeks old. She is now 8 months old. She is well socialized and loves to play with all dogs. We also did the puppy training classes and it really helped her and my family learn what and how to practice at home. It was so helpful with teaching her obedience and even tricks! Scarlette loves to go to doggy playtime and comes home happy and tired every time! We're also so happy to have a place we can board her when we go away this summer.

Went there to observe a training class with some close friends and was amazed by what I saw! Samantha was so intune with the dogs and owners. When I had questions on a new harness for my dog she was more than happy to talk with me and answer all of my questions so I could get the best one for him! Highly Recomend!

I took my puppy Bella through puppy training and socialization at Woofingham Palace, and I couldn't be more amazed at such a wonderful dog she has turned out to be. She is only 10 lbs as a grown adult dog so she was a very tiny puppy, and because she went through socialization she has turned into such a confident dog, who loves to play with other dogs no matter the size. I can't thank Woofingham enough!

Woofingham Palace is absolutely wonderful—with friendly, attentive staff and a stress-free environment for the dogs. I highly recommend!

The Royal Puppy Training Classes are very well taught and informative. Samantha makes it easy for the puppies and the owners to learn obedience commands and doggy manners. I love how the class has a socialization aspect as well!

A wonderful pet day care, I would highly recommend the puppy socialization program and training classes, the experience and care is unlike any other!

Wolfingham Palace has been a lifesaver since we adopted our 5 month old puppy. Their puppy socialization classes are the best and gave us the necessary break three times a week that we needed. Our puppy, Bella, will never jump out of the car on her own unless we go to Wolfingham Palace and there she will charge towards the entrance in excitement to see not only her furry friends but all the staff as well. Samantha, one of the owners, has been so helpful and informative on our journey as new puppy owners & we are grateful.

We having been trusting Woofingham Palace with the care of our dog since we adopted him at 8 months old. A year and a half later, Woofingham Palace has become like a second home for him. We've also taken their dog training course as Samantha Mears, co-owner along with her husband Jon, is an experienced dog trainer. During day care sessions, the dogs are well supervised by caring staff. Because of this socialization with other dogs and people, our dog is a better pet. We are able to take advantage of Woofingham's pick up/drop off service when our dog has a day-care session. Our dog is returned home exercised and tired! A tired dog is a happy dog! We love Woffingham Palace!

My puppy LOVES Woofingham Palace! She has so many puppy friends, gets exercise and has developed great social skills. Mostly though, she is so happy to be there. The staff is great and she is well tended to. I highly recommend it!

All the staff make you feel welcome and that your pup is part of the family! Houston runs out of the car excited and ready to meet up with his pup friends. I am grateful to know he is well cared for when I have to work.

I have been a Woofingham Palace client for over 5 years. My first pup went there for training and socialization and now my current pup is enrolled in both. End result? Perfectly socialized dogs who are obedient and well-trained. For puppies, the play care is vital because they not only learn how to be both dominant and submissive when appropriate but they come home pooped out! Much needed quiet time for anyone who is raising a puppy. My dogs are so well-socialized that they even share bones! The Mears are amazing people and their staff is equally wonderful and engaging with the dogs. The facility is absolutely spotless and the dogs are not left unattended for even one second. These two dogs are my babies and I wouldn't trust them with anyone else. Thank you Woofingham!!!

I am so happy to have found Woofingham Palace! Their puppy training classes are top notch as well as their daycare programs. Our Australian Shepherds, Mia and Luca, love their daycare sessions and come home exhausted and happy. I have also done boarding there and they were very well taken care of (I even got a cute video of them during their stay). The facility is always clean and the staff members are very friendly and clearly love what they do. I highly recommend Woofingham Palace!

Such a great place to take your puppies or dogs for top notch care! The puppy socialization is amazing and so helpful for young dogs to learn to play well with others. The facilities are great too and the dogs have the best time running around and playing with one another. The staff is very engaged with the dogs and attentive and you can tell they are all passionate about being around animals. All around a great experience for your puppies or dogs! Would 10/10 recommend!

As far as our Golden Retriever Molly is concerned, Woofingham Palace is the happiest place on earth. When I drop her off, she can’t wait to play and when I pick her up, she is joyfully tired. We have peace of mind knowing she is playing safely with other happy dogs and adult supervision. Woofingham Palace is a beautiful facility owned and staffed by people who love dogs. Your dog will love them too!

This place is incredible! Every time I bring my pup he is so happy to see the friendly staff and I feel confident he will be in great hands!

The puppy socialization and puppy training classes are like no other. Woofingham Palace is a wonderful facility and I am so happy with everything it has to offer.

Great place for your puppy and dog! We brought our lab puppy here for puppy playtime and also for obedience training. He loves it! Great socialization and wonderful facility with amazing staff.

I would highly recommend this place!! My puppy loves it and the staff are amazing! They really know what they are talking about and are sensitive to the dogs’ needs. All of the dogs have a blast and come home nice and tired!