West LA Dogs- Big Dog Building
Daycare
Dogs Away score9.2 /10Excellent · 140 reviews · top 65% in Los Angeles
Sources
Behind the 9.2
- Reviews read
- 140 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.60 ★
- Rank
- #202 of 333 in Los Angeles
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$45 /dayFrom their website, 2026-09-08
$40middle $48$65
About the Los Angeles middle price
Sources
Behind the $45
- Source
- West LA Dogs- Big Dog Building’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-09-08
- Rate type
- First dog, standard day
“DAYCARE $ 45 Full Day (open to close) $ 45 $ 40 per dog Full Day, Multiple Dog Discount”Open their price page ↗
West LA Dogs- Big Dog Building is a dog daycare in Los Angeles, CA, offering daycare. It scores 9.2/10 (excellent) from 140 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars — #202 of 333 in Los Angeles. Its website lists daycare from $45 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 8.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, canine influenza, leptospirosis · Not mentioned: Bordetella
Outdoor access: indoor outdoorPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- Daycare Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- Not published
- Daycare rate
- $45/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Los Angeles
- #202 of 333
- Google rating
- ★4.6 (140)
- From downtown
- 11.6 mi
- Neighborhood
- Sawtelle
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
8/27
8 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, canine influenza, leptospirosis · Not mentioned: Bordetella
Their words
“Proof of current vaccine records for: Rabies , Leptospirosis, Canine influenza & DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus).”westladogs.com/requirements
Spay / neuterRequired for group play only from 6 months
Their words
“Dogs over 6 months old who are not spayed or neutered will be cared for separately from the social play groups and provided with individual walks and one-on-one attention throughout the day. Please note that additional fees apply for unaltered dogs.”westladogs.com/requirements
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“Before joining daycare or boarding, every dog completes a 3-hour temperament test.”westladogs.com/faq-2
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Proof of current vaccine records for: Rabies , Leptospirosis, Canine influenza & DHPP”westladogs.com/requirements
Operations4 of 21 published
Solo care for dogs who skip group playRequired for some dogs
Their words
“Dogs over 6 months old who are not spayed or neutered will be cared for separately from the social play groups and provided with individual walks and one-on-one attention throughout the day.”westladogs.com/requirements
Outdoor accessIndoor outdoor
Their words
“Each location features indoor and outdoor play areas, with access to the indoors at all times”westladogs.com/aboutus
Injury / fight policyPublished
Their words
“Our staff closely supervises all playgroups and will contact you immediately if medical attention is needed.”westladogs.com/faq-2
FeedingOwner's food encouraged
Their words
“We recommend bringing your dog's regular food to help keep their tummy happy, but it's not required.”westladogs.com/faq-2
Show 19 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
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
HousingNot 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
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
grooming 6accommodating staff 5photo updates 4welcoming atmosphere 3temperament test 2little dog area 2pick up and drop off 2easy to work with 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Checkout time
- Boarding check-out is by 12:00 PMStated on their website
- How a stay is counted
- Boarding is charged per nightStated on their website
- Late pick-up
- Daycare charges apply after noon, based on length of stayStated on their website
- If a dog is sick
- Notifies the owner if a dog shows signs of illnessStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Unaltered dogs & females in heat
- Unaltered dogs over 6 months are cared for apart from play groups, at extra costStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | — | $35/day | Archived page, 2019-10-16 |
| 2025 | — | $40/day | Archived page, 2025-12-06 |
| Now | — | $45/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–9 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–9 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–9 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–9 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–9 PM
- Sat
- 9 AM–6 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
- 6.7 mi
- BUR · Hollywood Burbank
- 12.5 mi
- LGB · Long Beach
- 22.5 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 7 AM – 9 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
2251 Federal Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90064
11.6 miles from downtown Los Angeles · Sawtelle · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotFree parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about West LA Dogs- Big Dog Building
What services does West LA Dogs- Big Dog Building offer?
West LA Dogs- Big Dog Building is listed as a dog day care center in Los Angeles, CA, offering daycare.
How much does West LA Dogs- Big Dog Building charge?
Its website lists daycare at $45 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-09-08). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking.
What vaccines does West LA Dogs- Big Dog Building require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, canine influenza, leptospirosis · Not mentioned: Bordetella.
Is someone on site overnight at West LA Dogs- Big Dog Building?
West LA Dogs- Big Dog Building'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 West LA Dogs- Big Dog Building 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 140 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
West LA Dogs- Big Dog Building, Los Angeles, CA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/los-angeles-ca/west-la-dogs-big-dog-building/Similar places near Los Angeles
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