--- title: "Down Dog Lodge — Los Angeles, CA" url: "https://dogsaway.co/los-angeles-ca/down-dog-lodge/" 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)" --- # Down Dog Lodge Dog day care center in El Segundo, CA — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Los Angeles, CA (https://dogsaway.co/los-angeles-ca/). **★4.6 from 127 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.2/10.** 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:** daycare, boarding - **Address:** 1501 E El Segundo Blvd, El Segundo, CA 90245 - **Phone:** (310) 606-5507 - **Website:** https://www.downdoglodge.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Down%20Dog%20Lodge&query_place_id=ChIJke0XGE6xwoARaVZgTtWKyWk ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 7 AM–7:30 PM | | Tuesday | 7 AM–7:30 PM | | Wednesday | 7 AM–7:30 PM | | Thursday | 7 AM–7:30 PM | | Friday | 7 AM–7:30 PM | | Saturday | 10 AM–5:30 PM | | Sunday | 10 AM–5:30 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Checkout time:** Boarding pick-up before noon has no extra daycare charge — facility's words: "Boarding Pick-Up Pick-up before noon: no additional daycare charge" (https://www.downdoglodge.com/dog-boarding/) - **Late pick-up:** Pick-up 12-1 PM $22/dog, 1-2 PM $44/dog, after 2 PM full daycare ($62 first dog) — facility's words: "Pick-up before noon: no additional daycare charge 12PM-1PM: $22/dog 1PM-2PM: $44/dog After 2PM: full daycare = $62/first dog + $56/additional" (https://www.downdoglodge.com/dog-boarding/) - **Minimum age (months):** Daycare and boarding: dogs must be at least three months old — facility's words: "What is the minimum age for daycare and boarding? Dogs must be at least three months old" (https://www.downdoglodge.com/faq/) - **Updates during a stay:** Posts daily videos on Instagram — facility's words: "We post daily videos on our Instagram to keep owners entertained and in the loop!" (https://www.downdoglodge.com/faq/) - **If a dog is sick:** Return rule: dogs with kennel cough stay out 7-10 days after antibiotics end and symptoms pass — facility's words: "please continue to keep infected dogs out of the facility for at least 7-10 days after antibiotics have been completed and all symptoms have passed" (https://www.downdoglodge.com/faq/) ## For travelers - **LAX** (Los Angeles International): 1.8 miles, straight line - **LGB** (Long Beach): 15.8 miles, straight line - **BUR** (Hollywood Burbank): 19.8 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 7 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:** $100 per night (first dog, standard rate) - **Daycare:** $62 per day - **Additional dog:** Additional dog: +$92 > “Overnight Boarding One dog: $100 Additional dog: +$92 ... Full Daycare (5+ hours ) One dog: $62 Additional dog: +$56” Source: https://www.downdoglodge.com/dog-boarding/ — checked September 8, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 9 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, leptospirosis > “Required: Rabies DA2PP (Distemper, Adenovirus, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus) Bordetella (Canine Cough Vaccine) K9 Influenza (CIV): 2 rounds required + 7-day wait period after final dose Leptospirosis: 2 rounds required + 7-day wait period” — https://www.downdoglodge.com/new-clients/ - **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 6 months > “P uppies between three and six months old are welcome intact. After six months, spay/neuter is required for admittance to Down Dog Lodge.” — https://www.downdoglodge.com/faq/ - **Temperament evaluation:** Required before a first stay > “All new dogs regardless of age, breed, or prior socialization history must complete a two-phase Temperament Test before their first daycare or boarding visit.” — https://www.downdoglodge.com/new-clients/ - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “Vaccination record is required for submission. We do not accept Titer Tests in lieu of updated vaccinations.” — https://www.downdoglodge.com/new-client-application/ ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Yes — a person is on site > “Will someone be with my dog 24/7? Yes, DDL is staffed around the clock to ensure your pet is always well-attended to.” — https://www.downdoglodge.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:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Groups separated by:** Size > “Are dogs separated by size? Yes, our smaller dogs hang out in Mini Lodge, while larger dogs are found in the Big Pen.” — https://www.downdoglodge.com/faq/ - **Time out of their room:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Housing:** Cage free > “Our cage-free overnight boarding keeps dogs comfortable, social, and cared for around the clock” — https://www.downdoglodge.com/ - **Outdoor access:** Indoor outdoor > “Both areas have indoor and outdoor access so your dog can enjoy spending time inside and out in the sunshine.” — https://www.downdoglodge.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:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Photo / report-card updates:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Tours:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Injury / fight policy:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **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 > “Do I have to bring dog food? To avoid intestinal issues, we highly recommend that owners bring their own food for their stays.” — https://www.downdoglodge.com/faq/ - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Online booking:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 ## 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 Down Dog Lodge, El Segundo, CA. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/los-angeles-ca/down-dog-lodge/ (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/down-dog-lodge.json