--- title: "Canine Retreat — Los Angeles, CA" url: "https://dogsaway.co/los-angeles-ca/canine-retreat/" updated: "2026-09-08" data_pulled: "2026-07-07" census_at: "2026-09-08" source: "Dogs Away — public Google Business profile (identity, rating) + Dogs Away disclosure census of the facility's own website" license: "All rights reserved. Read and cite freely. No bulk copying. (https://dogsaway.co/terms/)" attribution: "Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co)" --- # Canine Retreat Pet boarding service in Harbor City, CA — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Los Angeles, CA (https://dogsaway.co/los-angeles-ca/). **★4.8 from 243 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.6/10.** The Dogs Away score is a Bayesian-adjusted Google rating on a 0–10 scale (prior weight 25 reviews at the 4.669 network mean). ## Facts - **Services:** boarding, catBoarding, daycare, sitting - **Address:** 25930 Belle Porte Ave, Harbor City, CA 90710 - **Phone:** (310) 530-0800 - **Website:** https://www.canineretreat.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Canine%20Retreat&query_place_id=ChIJgd5pSnVK3YAR3S84XOfFXUs ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 6:30 AM–7:30 PM | | Tuesday | 6:30 AM–7:30 PM | | Wednesday | 6:30 AM–7:30 PM | | Thursday | 6:30 AM–7:30 PM | | Friday | 6:30 AM–7:30 PM | | Saturday | 8 AM–6 PM | | Sunday | 10 AM–6 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **If a dog is sick:** A dog showing signs of illness is separated from the group and the owner is contacted — facility's words: "If a dog shows any signs of illness, they are immediately separated from the group and their owner is contacted." (https://www.canineretreat.com/faq/) - **Cats:** Cat suites are entirely separate from the dogs — facility's words: "Choose from our Regular or Deluxe private suites, meticulously designed to provide a peaceful retreat entirely separate from our canine guests." (https://www.canineretreat.com/) - **Minimum age (months):** Dogs must be at least 4 months old and 7 pounds — facility's words: "At least 4 months old and at least 7 pounds" (https://www.canineretreat.com/dog-boarding/) - **Breed & size limits:** Dogs must weigh at least 7 pounds — facility's words: "At least 4 months old and at least 7 pounds" (https://www.canineretreat.com/dog-boarding/) ## Booking and cameras - **Gingr** (booking): linked from the facility's website — https://canineretreat.portal.gingrapp.com/public/login - **iDogCam** (camera): linked from the facility's website — https://idogcam.com/idogcamgingrviewv2.php?id=9959 - Checked 2026-10-08. ## For travelers - **LGB** (Long Beach): 8.8 miles, straight line - **LAX** (Los Angeles International): 12.3 miles, straight line - **BUR** (Hollywood Burbank): 28.8 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM - **Open Sunday:** yes Hours from the public business profile; drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower. ## Published rates - **Overnight boarding:** $80 per night (first dog, standard rate) - **Daycare:** $55 per day - **Additional dog:** Additional Dog 20% Off > “Rates Dog Boarding Overnight Stay $80 /Night Additional Dog 20% Off Dog Daycare — Full Days Full Day $55” Source: https://www.canineretreat.com/rates/ — checked September 8, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 14 of 27 checked policies on its own website (census September 8, 2026). "Not published" is a fact about the website on that date, not a claim about the facility's practice. ### Admission requirements - **Vaccinations required:** Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis > “✓ Vaccinations — Current on Rabies, Distemper/Parvo, Bordetella, and Canine Influenza (first dose must be completed before attending)” — https://www.canineretreat.com/dog-boarding/ - **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Fecal / parasite test:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Spay / neuter:** Required from 7 months > “✓ Spay / Neuter — Spayed or neutered by 7 months of age” — https://www.canineretreat.com/dog-boarding/ - **Temperament evaluation:** Required before a first stay > “All dogs must pass a social evaluation before their first visit.” — https://www.canineretreat.com/faq/ - **Vaccination records:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Yes — a person is on site > “Our staff actually sleeps in the park right alongside your dog every night — your dog is never left alone.” — https://www.canineretreat.com/faq/ - **Staff-to-dog ratio:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Maximum playgroup size:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Staff certification:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Play model:** All-day open play > “🌞 All-Day Play From the moment they arrive to the moment you pick them up, your dog is active, engaged, and socializing in our expansive indoor parks.” — https://www.canineretreat.com/dog-daycare/ - **Groups separated by:** Size and temperament > “Dogs play all day in our expansive indoor parks, grouped by size and temperament.” — https://www.canineretreat.com/faq/ - **Time out of their room:** Cage-free 24 hours a day > “Our dedicated staff sleeps directly in the park with our overnight guests — ensuring a 100% cage-free environment, 24 hours a day.” — https://www.canineretreat.com/ - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Housing:** Cage free > “🏠 Cage-Free by Design Dogs here don’t get put into cages. They roam, play, and settle in wherever they feel most comfortable.” — https://www.canineretreat.com/dog-boarding/ - **Outdoor access:** Indoor yard only > “Dogs play all day in our expansive indoor parks, grouped by size and temperament.” — https://www.canineretreat.com/faq/ - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Climate control:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Live cameras for owners:** Yes > “📹 Live Webcams Pet parents love checking in on their dogs throughout the day on our live webcams.” — https://www.canineretreat.com/dog-boarding/ - **Photo / report-card updates:** Yes — described by some Google reviews; not stated on the facility's website as of September 8, 2026 - **Tours:** Tour with the evaluation > “Your dog enjoys a discounted trial day (minimum 4 hours) to safely acclimate to our cage-free environment, while you take a brief guided tour of the facility.” — https://www.canineretreat.com/get-started/ - **Injury / fight policy:** Published > “If your dog shows signs of illness or injury, we will contact you immediately. For emergencies, we work with nearby veterinary clinics and will seek professional care right away.” — https://www.canineretreat.com/faq/ - **Veterinary access:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Administers medication:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Feeding:** Owner's food encouraged > “› Feeding: We recommend bringing your dog s regular diet from home. All meals must be individually bagged and portioned per feeding — our staff will label and organize their feeding schedule upon arrival. Alternatively, house food (Fromm Classic Adult or Puppy) is available at $2/cup.” — https://www.canineretreat.com/dog-boarding/ - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Online booking:** Yes > “Reservations are easily made through your client portal or a quick call.” — https://www.canineretreat.com/get-started/ ## Licensing California does not license or inspect dog boarding and daycare facilities at the state level. There is no state agency, no state license number, and no state inspection record for a boarding kennel. What California has is a statewide standards law: Health & Safety Code Chapter 11, 'Pet Boarding Facilities' (§§ 122380–122388, SB 945, in force since 1 January 2017). It applies to any premises boarding four or more pets for compensation, sets operating standards (daily observation, isolation of sick animals, owner notification of illness, written care policies, a fire alarm or sprinkler system, limits on time in temporary enclosures) and a written pre-boarding disclosure to the owner — but it creates no license and is enforced only by local animal control, humane or peace officers issuing notices to correct, with fines of up to $250 and then $1,000. Kennel permitting is local, and Los Angeles has two regimes. Inside the City of Los Angeles, LAMC § 53.50 makes it unlawful to operate a business involving the keeping of animals, including a dog kennel (four or more dogs), without a permit from LA Animal Services; the dog kennel permit fee is $305 and the Department's Kennel Permit Standards apply. In unincorporated Los Angeles County and the cities that contract with it, County Code Title 10 requires an animal facility license from the Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) for a 'boarding facility', defined to include day care; the Director inspects before issuing or renewing, licenses run twelve months, and DACC grades each facility with a letter grade and publishes the grades. These are city and county permits, not a state regime, and were not joined to facility records. Market licensing detail: https://dogsaway.co/los-angeles-ca/ ## How to cite Canine Retreat, Harbor City, CA. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/los-angeles-ca/canine-retreat/ (census September 8, 2026; listing data July 7, 2026). Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co). Read or cite this one record with a link. Do not bulk copy, scrape or rebuild the directory. Terms: https://dogsaway.co/terms/ Structured data: https://dogsaway.co/api/v1/facilities/los-angeles-ca/canine-retreat.json