Down Dog Lodge
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.2 /10Excellent · 127 reviews · top 65% in Los Angeles
Sources
Behind the 9.2
- Reviews read
- 127 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.60 ★
- Rank
- #202 of 333 in Los Angeles
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$100 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-08
$50middle $74$100
Above the Los Angeles middle price
Sources
Behind the $100
- Source
- Down Dog Lodge’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-09-08
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Overnight Boarding One dog: $100 Additional dog: +$92 ... Full Daycare (5+ hours ) One dog: $62 Additional dog: +$56”Open their price page ↗
Down Dog Lodge is a dog daycare in El Segundo, CA, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.2/10 (excellent) from 127 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars — #202 of 333 in Los Angeles. Its website lists boarding from $100 per night and daycare from $62 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 9.
Staff on site overnightStated on the facility’s own website.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza, leptospirosis
Outdoor access: indoor outdoorPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- DaycareBoarding Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $100/night
- Daycare rate
- $62/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Los Angeles
- #202 of 333
- Google rating
- ★4.6 (127)
- From downtown
- 13.0 mi
- Additional dog
- Additional dog: +$92
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
9/27
9 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-09-08. Open a policy to see their exact words.
Admission requirements4 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“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”downdoglodge.com/new-clients/
Spay / neuterRequired from 6 months
Their words
“P uppies between three and six months old are welcome intact. After six months, spay/neuter is required for admittance to Down Dog Lodge.”downdoglodge.com/faq/
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“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.”downdoglodge.com/new-clients/
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Vaccination record is required for submission. We do not accept Titer Tests in lieu of updated vaccinations.”downdoglodge.com/new-client-application/
Operations5 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
“Will someone be with my dog 24/7? Yes, DDL is staffed around the clock to ensure your pet is always well-attended to.”downdoglodge.com/faq/
Groups separated bySize
Their words
“Are dogs separated by size? Yes, our smaller dogs hang out in Mini Lodge, while larger dogs are found in the Big Pen.”downdoglodge.com/faq/
HousingCage free
Their words
“Our cage-free overnight boarding keeps dogs comfortable, social, and cared for around the clock”downdoglodge.com/
Outdoor accessIndoor outdoor
Their words
“Both areas have indoor and outdoor access so your dog can enjoy spending time inside and out in the sunshine.”downdoglodge.com/faq/
FeedingOwner's food encouraged
Their words
“Do I have to bring dog food? To avoid intestinal issues, we highly recommend that owners bring their own food for their stays.”downdoglodge.com/faq/
Show 18 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Staff certificationNot published on their website
Play modelNot published on their website
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesNot published on their website
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingNot published on their website
Policies change, so confirm anything that matters when you book. Items marked “described by reviewers” come from customers, not from the facility.
Score & reviews
9.2ExcellentDogs Away score
Higher is better. A score backed by more reviews is more reliable. Read the reviews on Google Maps. Data as of July–October 2026.
What reviewers mention most
safe environment 5temperament test 4happy pup 3dog socialization 3clean facility 3attention to dogs 2care for pups 2cage free 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Checkout time
- Boarding pick-up before noon has no extra daycare chargeStated on their website
- Late pick-up
- Pick-up 12-1 PM $22/dog, 1-2 PM $44/dog, after 2 PM full daycare ($62 first dog)Stated on their website
- If a dog is sick
- Return rule: dogs with kennel cough stay out 7-10 days after antibiotics end and symptoms passStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Updates during a stay
- Posts daily videos on InstagramStated on their website
- Minimum age
- Daycare and boarding: dogs must be at least three months oldStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $62/night | — | Archived page, 2019-11-17 |
| Now | $100/night | $62/day | Their website, 2026-09-08 |
First-dog standard rate, lower end of any range. How this feeds the market trend: Dogs Away Boarding Price Index.
Hours
- Mon
- 7 AM–7:30 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–7:30 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–7:30 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–7:30 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–7:30 PM
- Sat
- 10 AM–5:30 PM
- Sun
- 10 AM–5:30 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
For travelers
- LAX · Los Angeles International
- 1.8 mi
- LGB · Long Beach
- 15.8 mi
- BUR · Hollywood Burbank
- 19.8 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 7 AM – 7:30 PM
- Open Sunday
- Yes
Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.
Location
1501 E El Segundo Blvd, El Segundo, CA 90245
13.0 miles from downtown Los Angeles · Get directions
Amenities & details
Onsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroomWheelchair accessible seatingGender-neutral restroomLGBTQ+ friendlyTransgender safespaceFree parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Down Dog Lodge
What services does Down Dog Lodge offer?
Down Dog Lodge is listed as a dog day care center in El Segundo, CA, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Down Dog Lodge charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $100 per night and daycare at $62 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-09-08). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Los Angeles median published boarding rate is $74/night.
What vaccines does Down Dog Lodge require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Down Dog Lodge?
Yes — a person is on site, according to the facility's own website.
How does Down Dog Lodge compare with other Los Angeles facilities?
It ranks #202 of 333 in the Los Angeles index by Dogs Away score (9.2/10, excellent), based on 127 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Down Dog Lodge, El Segundo, CA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/los-angeles-ca/down-dog-lodge/Similar places near El Segundo
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