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A Bark Idea

Redondo Beach, California

4.9/5· 86 Google reviews

About A Bark Idea

We are a certified positive reinforcement dog training company! We believe in using only humane and scientific based training methods to help your dog be the best she can be! We also offer a boutique style dog daycare and boarding to help your pup feel like she is staying in her home away from home. Our top priority is the safety and happiness of each dog we care for! Make sure to check out our Happy Puppy School as well! We can’t wait to meet you and your dog! Happy training!

Training & services

Training goals

  • Crate training Customer-reported
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  • Leash training Customer-reported
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  • Puppy training
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  • Socialization Customer-reported
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How training happens

  • Board and train
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  • Owner coaching Customer-reported
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  • Private training
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Dog age

  • Puppies
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Training approach

  • Positive reinforcement
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Additional services

  • Boarding
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  • Daycare
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Other listed services

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  • Jump Start
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  • Pet Safe
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Customer reviews

Google listing
4.9
out of 586 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • daycare 38
  • knowledgeable staff 24
  • caring staff 22
  • dog boarding 21
  • safe environment 16
  • photo updates 11
All 10 topics
  • happy dogs 9
  • overnight boarding 6
  • personalized attention 5
  • crate training 2

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87 collected reviews

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Justin & Sammy Massoumi
5/5
This review is long overdue, but it's absolutely well deserved!! My husband and I boarded our dog, Rosie, at A Bark Idea while we were away on our honeymoon, and I honestly couldn't have asked for a better experience! We had also taken Rosie here for puppy school about 4.5 years…Read full reviewClose full review

This review is long overdue, but it's absolutely well deserved!! My husband and I boarded our dog, Rosie, at A Bark Idea while we were away on our honeymoon, and I honestly couldn't have asked for a better experience! We had also taken Rosie here for puppy school about 4.5 years ago, so we already knew she was in good hands, which made leaving her for an extended trip much less stressful. We got daily photo updates, which we always looked forward to, and it was clear our dog was happy, comfortable, and getting plenty of attention. They even gave our dog a little spa day before we picked her up, so she came home happy, clean, and smelling great. It was such a nice surprise after a long trip! Cami, the owner, also went above and beyond in ways we never expected! It's obvious they genuinely care about the dogs they work with, and that shows in everything they do. Between puppy school and our boarding experience, we've always had a great experience! A Bark Idea will be our first choice anytime we need boarding in the future! Highly recommend to anyone looking for people they can trust with their dog! We 💚 A Bark Idea!!

Valerie Shumate
5/5
Cami and the entire team at A Bark Idea are absolutely wonderful! We’ve used them for daycare, boarding, and training for our two young pups, Solei and Harry, and they have been an incredible support in getting them set on the right path to good doggy behavior. The whole team is …Read full reviewClose full review

Cami and the entire team at A Bark Idea are absolutely wonderful! We’ve used them for daycare, boarding, and training for our two young pups, Solei and Harry, and they have been an incredible support in getting them set on the right path to good doggy behavior. The whole team is so kind, knowledgeable, and patient. Knowing our pups are in such loving, capable hands for a day, an overnight stay, or training gives us complete peace of mind. Highly recommend!

Alicia Garcia
5/5
My fiancée and I suddenly ended up with a dog during one of the busiest seasons of our lives and quickly realized we were in for an adventure! Deebo is a very high-energy dog, and now at 75 pounds, we knew early on that investing in quality training would be one of the best decis…Read full reviewClose full review

My fiancée and I suddenly ended up with a dog during one of the busiest seasons of our lives and quickly realized we were in for an adventure! Deebo is a very high-energy dog, and now at 75 pounds, we knew early on that investing in quality training would be one of the best decisions we could make. We found A Bark Idea when Deebo was just five months old and enrolled him in The Puppy School. We tested trainings at a couple of other places but from day one, it was clear this team was different. They took the time to truly get to know Deebo, understand his personality, and guide us through each stage of his development. Their knowledge and genuine care gave us so much confidence as first-time dog owners. One of my favorite things about A Bark Idea is the boutique feel. Deebo has never felt like just another dog at their place. Every pickup and drop off included thoughtful conversations about his progress, what they were working on, and areas to continue focusing on at home. This level of communication helped us so much and Deebo has grown leaps and bounds with the help of the team. Since then, Deebo has stayed overnight with them many times, and every experience has been fantastic. The biggest testament is his excitement - he completely loses his mind with happiness (we are working on more calm greetings 😅) the moment he sees any of the staff and can't wait to run inside. Thank you to the entire team at A Bark Idea! We truly don't know how we would have made it through this incredibly busy chapter without your support, expertise, and genuine love for Deebo. 💗 🐾

Jaime C
5/5

What an amazing place. We just moved from Canada a few weeks ago and have been looking for a place like this for our fur baby. Safe and calm environment with people who really care about your dog’s well-being, behavior and comfort. His new happy place!

Christine Kim
5/5
I was looking for a new doggy daycare that had fewer dogs and also a bit closer to home. I think we’ve found the perfect place for our pup, Stella. She is always so excited to go and tired+happy when we pick her up. The people who you are leaving your sweet angels with are all so…Read full reviewClose full review

I was looking for a new doggy daycare that had fewer dogs and also a bit closer to home. I think we’ve found the perfect place for our pup, Stella. She is always so excited to go and tired+happy when we pick her up. The people who you are leaving your sweet angels with are all so kind and you can tell they truly love what they do. Because of the smaller environment they’re also able to give more attention to the dogs and it’s not over crowded. We love Bark Idea and highly recommend.

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