LAK9S
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.9 /10Exceptional · 116 reviews · top 1% in Los Angeles
Sources
Behind the 9.9
- Reviews read
- 116 on Google
- Average stars
- 5.00 ★
- Rank
- #1 of 333 in Los Angeles
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$70 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-08
$50middle $74$100
About the Los Angeles middle price
Sources
Behind the $70
- Source
- LAK9S’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-09-08
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Pricing: $70 per night (dogs 25 pounds and under) $90 per night (dogs 26 pounds and up)”Open their price page ↗
LAK9S is a dog daycare in Los Angeles, CA, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.9/10 (exceptional) from 116 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars — #1 of 333 in Los Angeles. Its website lists boarding from $70–$90 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 9.
Top 1% in Los Angeles#1 of 333 by Dogs Away score, from 116 reviews.
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
- DaycareTrainingBoarding Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $70–$90/night
- Daycare rate
- Not published
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Los Angeles
- #1 of 333
- Google rating
- ★5.0 (116)
- From downtown
- 8.5 mi
- Neighborhood
- Palms
- 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
“Proof of up to date DHPP vaccine (distemper, hepatitis, parvovirus, parainfluenza). Proof of up to date rabies vaccination for all dogs 6 months and older. Proof of up to date Bordetella vaccination. Proof of up to date “lepto” (leptospirosis) vaccine. Proof of K9 flu vaccine (H3N9 and H3N2).”lak9s.com/faq
Spay / neuterRequired
Their words
“Males over 1 year must be neutered and Females over 6 months must be Spayed.”lak9s.com/dog/daycare
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“Every dog that attends LAK9s is required to pass an all-day assessment where we evaluate if our structured daycare program is a good match for them.”lak9s.com/faq
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“It is the responsibility of the dog’s owner to update their dog’s profile with current vaccination records from a licensed veterinarian at enrollment and when vaccines are renewed.”lak9s.com/faq
Operations5 of 21 published
Groups separated bySize and temperament
Their words
“We divide our dogs into several packs based on both size and temperament.”lak9s.com/faq
Solo care for dogs who skip group playOffered
Their words
“One-on-one play, attention, and hang time with our team A calm, separate space to rest away from the main group”lak9s.com/la-dog-boarding
Outdoor accessIndoor outdoor
Their words
“Climate-controlled indoor and outdoor play yards”lak9s.com/dog/daycare
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Air-conditioned and heated for year-round climate control”lak9s.com/la-dog-boarding
Administers medicationYes, for a fee
Their words
“Medication: We charge a $5 medication fee per day for dogs who require medications.”lak9s.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 on site overnightNot 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
HousingNot published on their website
CapacityNot 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
FeedingNot 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
9.9ExceptionalDogs 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
friendly team 21instagram updates 15fun videos 9responsive team 4dog happiness 3grooming 3reactive dog training 2comfortable leaving dog 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Checkout time
- Pick-up is free until 2 PM on the last day; later pick-ups pay a $45 feeStated on their website
- How a stay is counted
- Boarding is charged per nightStated on their website
- Late pick-up
- $45 fee for boarding pick-ups after 2 PM on the last dayStated on their website
- If a dog is sick
- Dogs with symptoms must wait until symptom-free; dogs that get sick are moved to a private room and owners are contactedStated on their website
- Vet costs during a stay
- Owner is responsible for vet bills and treatment decisionsStated on their website
- Fire & emergency protection
- Professionally monitored fire alarm systemStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Updates during a stay
- Contacts owners only for medical or behavior issues; dogs can be seen on its Instagram during the dayStated on their website
- Anxious or shy dogs
- Dogs that are aggressive or anxious to the point of a safety hazard are not acceptedStated on their website
- Minimum age
- Dogs must be at least 3 months old for boarding or daycareStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Hours
- Mon
- 7 AM–8 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–8 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–8 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–8 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–8 PM
- Sat
- 9 AM–7 PM
- Sun
- 9 AM–6 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
- 6.1 mi
- BUR · Hollywood Burbank
- 12 mi
- LGB · Long Beach
- 20 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 7 AM – 8 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
8922 Ellis Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90034
8.5 miles from downtown Los Angeles · Palms · Get directions
Amenities & details
Identifies as women-ownedWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroomWheelchair accessible seatingGender-neutral restroomFree parking lotFree street parkingOn-site parking
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about LAK9S
What services does LAK9S offer?
LAK9S is listed as a dog day care center in Los Angeles, CA, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does LAK9S charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $70–$90 per night (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 LAK9S require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at LAK9S?
LAK9S's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-09-08). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does LAK9S compare with other Los Angeles facilities?
It ranks #1 of 333 in the Los Angeles index by Dogs Away score (9.9/10, exceptional), based on 116 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
LAK9S, Los Angeles, CA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/los-angeles-ca/lak9s/Similar places near Los Angeles
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