Camp Opie Dog Daycare & Training - Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Samantha D.

I cannot recommend Camp Opie and Andy enough! From day one, the staff and Andy were professional, patient, and incredibly knowledgeable. My puppy, Rosie, went from being a ball of energy with no focus to a well-behaved, happy companion in just a week!

The program not only taught Rosie basic commands but also addressed specific behavioral issues we were struggling with, like walking on a leash. What I loved most was their personalized approach—they really took the time to understand Rosie's personality and tailored the training to suit her needs.

The updates during the program, including videos and progress reports, were a wonderful touch. It gave me peace of mind knowing my pup was in great hands and thriving. They also equipped me with tools and tips to maintain the training at home, which has made such a difference in our daily life.

If you're looking for a program that delivers real results and truly cares about your dog's development, this is the one! Thank you, Camp Opie and especially Andy, for giving me the tools to build a stronger bond with my furry best friend!

Maureen H.

I thought I was lucky to find this place so close to my new home in Rancho Santa Margarita. They are close enough to walk my dog there in the mornings. They take excellent care of my crazy dog, Accalia when I have to leave her for a day or half-day. And I had no problem leaving her for a week vacation, knowing she would be spoiled & taken care.
I got an email from them about dog training. My dog is 6, and mostly well-behaved. She’s a lab/labradoodle mix and sometimes she gets very excited. After talking with Andy, he explained that her behavior was likely caused by me not fully taking charge, and allowing her to get away with bad behavior. I signed her up for a 2-week camp. I’ll admit, I was a little nervous about letting my dog stay there for an extended time. But after the first day, my anxiety was relieved. Andy sent me daily videos and explanations of how he was spending time with Accalia and what he was teaching her. Not only could I see that Accalia was happy, she was relaxed and calm. His videos showed me how to reinforce good behaviors so that I could do the same when she came home.
She’s been home a few days now, and it’s like I have a new dog. I can sit in the morning and drink my coffee without her getting all crazy any time someone walks by. She understands what her ‘place’ is. And our walks are more like taking my dog to work to make her understand she has a job to do, rather than let her amble about. She doesn’t pull on her leash or react to other dogs at all now. I know consistency is key to reinforcing training, so we work on her learned commands throughout the day.
If you need daycare, boarding, or training, I highly recommend Camp Opie

K A. J. B.

We have brought our dog to Camp Opie for babysitting for the past 5 years, and have used their boarding services as well. While my dog does not love being around other dogs :), I feel comfortable knowing that he is being well cared for (plus love that they have web cams available!). We also recently worked with Andy, their dog trainer, and he was wonderful with our dog. We've worked with two(!) other trainers and both tried to force their training methods on our stubborn dog. Andy took the time to understand what was the root cause of our dog's issues (mostly a ton of anxiety) and helped us be better dog parents. While our dog (and us) are still learning, he is doing way better and seems much happier! Highly recommend.

gls

Camp Opie Dog Daycare is great for day and overnight boarding as well as being excellent for private training. Cooper got so much out of the time spent with Andy and we are so grateful for it. Being able to take a highly active dog into stressful public situations and having him behave seemed impossible but Andy showed us it’s not. Thank you for training both Cooper and us.

Joanne K.

We recently adopted our pup from the humane society. On our walks, he seemed anxious and aggressive towards other dogs. He even tried to fight a bigger dog! We knew he needed some socializing and MORE love!

So, we took him to Camp Opie! First, we hoped that he would pass their temperament test! Their staff was caring and introduced him to the pack! Our once anxious pup, was immediately in doggy heaven! He was so happy to play in a safe, loving environment! The staff gives one on one attention, plays with the dogs and gives lots of cuddles if the dogs wants it! I KNOW because of their amazing DOGGY CAM! We also got updates from the staff and let us know how well he was doing! We had him stay over the weekend! When we picked him up a few days later, he smelled like blueberries, his fur was so soft & he was so happy to have made so many new friends!

My 3 little human-children LOVE coming to Camp Opie! Their front desk/foyer is oozing with LOVE & happiness. We LOVE their Camp Opie wall, displaying many of their faithful clients! AND for a Dog Daycare facility, it smells so nice! I found out they are constantly cleaning and disinfecting to make sure our pups are happy & germ-free!

If human kids are happy to be around the foyer, dogs RUN inside with joy, and meet the staff, you'll know you've found a UNIQUE place that is here on this planet to share LOVE.

Can't wait to come back!

THANK YOU CAMP OPIE!!!!

Wendy F.

i started taking scotty to camp opie about a year ago. he was so fearful and mistrustful but they were all so patient and kind in helping to give him confidence and trust. i really appreciate the extra attention and kindness in helping scotty.

Kristi G.

So impressed!!! Our foster dog is an Australian Shepherd/Great Dane mix puppy and is blind and deaf. She’s a handful and wide open ready to play 24/7. Jen and the folks at Camp Opie have been so warm and welcoming. They were patient and welcoming at the initial temp test, helping ease her in to the group with the other dogs. I love how flexible they are with the drop ins, instead of requiring advance reservations. Makes it super convenient. High praise from us all around, but the best part is our puppy is exhausted and better behaved at the end of the day. She’s thoroughly engaged, mentally and physically all day. Love it! So grateful for Camp Opie!!!

Phillip F.

Been bringing our labradoodle here for over 5 years now and can't say enough great things about the team at Camp Opie. They are the best and wouldn't trust anyone else with our pup!