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Call us today to get your dog started with our Temperament Test!
When You Can’t Be There, We Are
Down Dog Lodge offers cage-free overnight boarding in our 12,000 sq. ft. facility that is staffed around the clock, 24 hours a day, every day of the year, including all holidays.
Your dog isn’t tucked away in a kennel overnight; they’re in an open, social environment with a dedicated team present, always. DDL’s story began in 2017 with one focus: giving dogs a safe, social home-away-from-home for when their people are away. Since then, we’ve become the go-to boarding destination for dog owners across the South Bay.
What Your Dog Can Expect
Every boarding guest at Down Dog Lodge enjoys:
- Size-separated play: small dogs in Mini Lodge, large dogs in our Big Pen, both with indoor and outdoor access
- Space to explore: we’re a 12k sq. ft. facility with room to run
- Fresh water: multiple bowls in each area, constantly monitored and refilled
- Friendly faces around the clock: compassionate caregivers are on-site every hour of every day, including holidays
Dog Boarding Rates
Drop-Off/Pick-Up
Business Hours:
- Weekdays: 7AM–7:30PM
- Weekends & Holidays: 10AM–5:30PM
On a case-by-case basis, we can accommodate early drop-offs or late pick-ups for a fee of $25/dog/service.
Available extended hours:
- Earliest drop-off: 6AM
- Latest drop-off: 7PM
- Earliest pick-up: 6AM
- Latest pick-up: 10PM
Overnight Boarding
- One dog: $100
- Additional dog: +$92
Boarding Pick-Up
- Pick-up before noon: no additional daycare charge
- 12PM-1PM: $22/dog
- 1PM-2PM: $44/dog
- After 2PM: full daycare = $62/first dog + $56/additional
Peak Rates
Holidays are our busiest times of the year! To keep up with our high demand and increased staffing, an additional charge of $10/dog/day applies to daycare and boarding.
- Ski Week: 2/9 – 2/17
- Spring Break: 4/3 – 4/13
- Memorial Day: 5/23 – 5/26
- July 4th: 7/1 – 7/6
- Labor Day: 9/5 – 9/8
- Thanksgiving: 11/24 – 11/30
- Holiday Season: 12/19 – 1/3
Discounts*
- Veterinary: 10% off
- Military: 15% off
- Police Department: 15% off
- Fire Department: 15% off
- Paramedics: 15% off
* Supporting documents required. Discounts do not apply to prepaid packages.
Before Your Dog’s First Stay
All new dogs must pass our two-phase Temperament Test before boarding or daycare. The test is designed to ensure a mutual fit between your dog and our cage-free environment. Once your dog has passed both phases and completed at least one full daycare visit, they’re cleared for boarding.
Before a longer stay of three or more nights, we strongly recommend at least one initial overnight stay. We find that dogs are almost always more relaxed when an extended stay isn’t their first. Practice runs make a world of difference.
New to Down Dog Lodge? Visit our New Clients page to get started.
Why South Bay Dog Owners Choose DDL
At Down Dog Lodge, supervision isn’t a shift that ends. Our staff is on-site 24 hours a day, watching, interacting, and ensuring every dog is safe and settled. Here’s what sets us apart:
- 24/7 staffing, 365 days a year, including every holiday
- Temperament-Tested dogs only: every guest vetted for group fit
- Feeding and medication included with every stay: no surprise fees
- Daily Instagram updates: follow along with our daily woofs and wags @downdoglodge
Serving pets and their people in El Segundo, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Hawthorne, Lawndale, and beyond.
Just Minutes from LAX Airport
Flying out of LAX? Down Dog Lodge is located on El Segundo Boulevard, just a short drive from the terminals, making us a convenient boarding option for South Bay travelers. Drop your dog off on your way to the airport and pick them up when you return. No detours, no stress. They’ll enjoy a cage-free, 24/7-staffed home away from home while you travel. Read our guide to what to look for in dog boarding near Los Angeles International Airport!
Dog Boarding FAQ
What vaccinations are required for boarding?
All guests must be current on Rabies, DA2PP, Bordetella, K9 Influenza (2 rounds + 7-day wait), and Leptospirosis (2 rounds + 7-day wait). We do not accept Titer Tests in lieu of updated vaccinations.
What vaccinations are required for boarding?
All guests must be current on Rabies, DA2PP, Bordetella, K9 Influenza (2 rounds + 7-day wait), and Leptospirosis (2 rounds + 7-day wait). We do not accept Titer Tests in lieu of updated vaccinations.
Spay/Neuter Policy: Puppies between three and six months old are welcome intact. After six months, spay/neuter is required for admittance to Down Dog Lodge.
Does my dog need a Temperament Test before boarding?
Yes, all new dogs must complete our two-phase Temperament Test ($40/dog x 2 days) before their first boarding stay. We also recommend at least one full daycare visit prior to the first overnight.
Can I bring my dog's own food?
Yes, and we encourage it. If possible, we request that owners pre-bag and label each meal separately; this massively helps our team manage an efficient feeding for many dogs. If you’re unable to bring food or run out during your stay, we have dry & wet house food available for purchase.
What are your check-in and check-out times?
Check-in and check-out take place during lobby hours: weekdays from 7AM to 7:30PM, weekends/holidays from 10AM to 5:30PM. Early drop-off and late pick-up outside of these hours are available for a flat fee of $25/dog/service.
What are Peak Rates?
Holidays are our busiest times of the year! To keep up with our high demand and increased staffing, an additional charge of $10/dog/day applies to daycare and boarding.
- Ski Week: 2/9 – 2/17
- Spring Break: 4/3 – 4/13
- Memorial Day: 5/23 – 5/26
- July 4th: 7/1 – 7/6
- Labor Day: 9/5 – 9/8
- Thanksgiving: 11/24 – 11/30
- Holiday Season: 12/19 – 1/3
Can I pick-up or drop-off outside of business hours?
We always prefer drop-offs and pick-ups to be within our normal business hours; this ensures the smoothest possible transaction with our Front Desk.
- WEEKDAYS: 7AM-7:30PM
- WEEKENDS/HOLIDAYS: 10AM-5:30PM
However, we understand that certain circumstances may require an early D/O or late P/U. On a case-by-case basis, we’re happy to offer these services for an additional cost.
The earliest we can accommodate ANY D/O is 6AM.
The latest we can accommodate ANY D/O is 7PM.
The earliest we can accommodate ANY P/U is 6AM.
The latest we can accommodate ANY P/U is 10PM.
We can not accommodate any early/late pickup/drop offs outside of these hours.
Any early D/O or late P/U needed will incur a flat rate fee of $25/dog/service.
Please give us a call to add a late D/O or P/U option.