Dog day care center · Encinitas, CA

Kamp Kanine Day Care For Dogs

★★★★★ 4.9 from 459 Google reviews · #2 of 46 in San Diego by score

DaycareGroomingTrainingDedicated facility

9.8DogDnB Score

About

Kamp Kanine offers San Diego's doggy daycare premium convenience of drop off and pick up at your convenience, no appointment necessary as well as supervised, clean, safe and active cage-free doggie daycare experience. Kamp Kanine offers six yards to place your dog(s) in based on size age energy and temperament. Awarded best doggy daycare business in 2023, 2024 and 2025 by the editors and readers of Ranch & Coast Magazine that has been a great source for San Diego lifestyle, culture, dining, phil

Description from the business’s public profile.

What Kamp Kanine Day Care For Dogs publishes

We read this facility’s own website for the policies owners ask about before booking. Each published policy carries the sentence it came from; each blank one is a fact about the website, not a verdict on the facility.

10 of 27 policies published
Website checked 2026-09-07. 17 not stated on the site.
Admission requirements
Vaccinations requiredNot published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNegative test required
Their words
The fecal tests require a “negative” and “none seen” result so these will need to be performed and the results received before your dog can attend kamp.www.kamp-kanine.com/new-client-forms/
Spay / neuterRequired from 6 months
Their words
All dogs over the age of 6 months must be neutered/spayed (if neuter/spay at 6 months is an issue we have made exceptions on a case by case basis)www.kamp-kanine.com/new-client-forms/
Temperament evaluationRequired for some dogs
Their words
we offer a free evaluation day to most clients. No evaluation for travelers or short-term clients.www.kamp-kanine.com/single-doggy-daycare/
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
If you d like us to gather your dog s vaccination records , just provide your veterinarian’s contact information or you can submit them yourself and upload your records by clicking the link here Submit Medical Records or bring them in on the first day.www.kamp-kanine.com/single-doggy-daycare/
Operations
Staff on site overnightNot published on their website
Staff-to-dog ratio1:9 staff to dogs
Their words
Currently we have eight employees and average 75 dogs a day or about 9 dogs per staff member.www.kamp-kanine.com/faqs/
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Staff certificationPet first aid / CPR certified staff
Their words
Experience Counts Canine CPR Certified Bonded & Insured AKC CGC Evaluators Experienced Canine Behaviorists Certified Dog Obedience Trainerswww.kamp-kanine.com/
Play modelAll-day open play
Their words
2. Six spacious outdoor yards to place dogs based on their size age energy and temperament. 3. Cage free socialization all day.www.kamp-kanine.com/
Groups separated bySize, age, energy and temperament
Their words
Six Separate areas for puppies, small dogs, and larger breeds Placed into very well socialized yards. Based on size, age, energy and temperamentwww.kamp-kanine.com/single-doggy-daycare/
Time out of the kennelNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
HousingCage free
Their words
we are committed to delivering exceptional canine care through cage-free outdoor daycare, personalized attention, experienced staff, and a clean, secure environment.www.kamp-kanine.com/
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
Kamp Kanine offers six spacious outdoor play areas with artificial grass, offering shade and water in all yards.www.kamp-kanine.com/
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesYes — mentioned in 22 reviews
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationNot published on their website
FeedingNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingNot published on their website

Read from the facility’s public website, 2026-09-07. Policies change — confirm anything that matters when you book. “Reviewers” marks a fact customers describe that the operator does not state; it is weaker evidence and never counted as published. Method on the methodology page.

What reviewers mention

kind staff ×49tired dogs ×28dog socialization ×27photo updates ×22outdoor play ×14easy drop off and pick up ×12convenient hours ×10energetic dogs ×7

Topics extracted from public review text, with mention counts.

Rating breakdown

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97% of reviewers gave 5 stars; 1% gave 1–2 stars.

Amenities & details

Onsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotGender-neutral restroomFree parking lotPaid parking lot

Attributes self-reported on the business’s public profile.

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