Go on your trip. Leave the worrying with us.
A private suite with a real bed, not a kennel. Every day of the stay is daycare with friends, and you can peek in on the webcams whenever you miss them. They don't just wait for you here — they have a good week, and come home calm and happy.
First time boarding with us? Every dog starts with a Temperament Assessment: one full daycare day at the regular daycare rate, before their first overnight. How to get started. Our insurance doesn't allow bully breeds in boarding or daycare.
Leaving them is the hardest part of any trip.
You pack, you lock up, and somewhere on the drive you start wondering. Are they scared? Are they just sitting in a cage, waiting? A lot of our families have tried a kennel like that, and their dog came home wound up or not quite themselves.
We're dog people too, and ours are family. So we built boarding around what helps a dog feel at home: good sleep, real play, quiet downtime, and people who know them. Penny DiLoreto, a Master Groomer and Certified Animal Behaviorist, designed all of it.
A suite of their own
Every dog gets their own suite with a proper bed, a place to sleep and settle in at night. No stacked cages.
Daycare every day of the stay
Boarding dogs join our structured daycare every day they're here, at no extra charge. Play, rest, and company, instead of a long day alone.
Care designed by a behaviorist
The suites, the play rotations, and how our team is trained all come from Penny's behavior background. Our team is trained to her standards.
Say hi from anywhere
Watch daycare and the boarding suites from your phone or computer. We have nothing to hide and plenty to show.
Comfortable in every season
All indoors and climate-controlled. No outdoor runs, no hot afternoons, no cold concrete.
Add L.E.E.P. to the stay
Fifteen minutes of one-on-one brain and body games each day. A week away turns into a week of growing.
A room of their own. Not a cage in a row.
When families tell us their dog came home calmer than when they left, this is a big part of why. A dog who sleeps well, eats in peace, and gets real downtime between play is a happier, more settled dog.
Bring their bed, a favorite toy, or a blanket that smells like home. We'll make sure it's in their suite.
One small thing to know: every suite is used for daycare rest breaks between 6 am and 6 pm, so during the day your dog may rest in a different suite. At night, they're back in their own.
Every stay comes with the good stuff built in.
- A private, indoor suite with a proper bed
- Structured daycare every day of the stay, with rest between play
- Play groups matched by size and temperament
- Meals served in their suite, on the routine you give us
- Webcam access to daycare and the boarding suites
- A team trained to Penny's standards that knows your dog by name
Please bring your dog's regular food, labeled, and give us the food and medication details when you book. If we supply the food, a small daily food fee applies. The webcams let you look in anytime, but they aren't overnight supervision: our team is here during business hours.
Simple pricing, straight from our rate card.
Boarding is billed in 24-hour increments from check-in, and daycare is included. These prices come live from our rate card.
Overnight Boarding
Book| Up to 30 lb | Over 30 lb |
|---|---|
| $85 | $102 |
L.E.E.P. Single-Day Add-On
$10.00 per day
New to boarding with us? Three easy steps.
- 1
Create your account
Sign up, add your dog, upload shot records (Rabies, DHPP, Bordetella), and sign the waiver online. New clients get 10% off their first service.
- 2
Book the Temperament Assessment
A full daycare day at the regular daycare rate. Drop off by 10:00 am and pick up after 3:00 pm while we get to know your dog's play style and comfort level.
- 3
Request your stay, then relax
Once your dog is approved, book your dates online. Returning dogs with a recent visit are booked right away when a suite is free; other stays are requests until we confirm them. Summer and the holidays fill up, so book early.
Don't take our word for it. Take theirs.
I've never seen boarding like this anywhere else. It's not the typical kennel style - it's all suites. The indoor facility means my dogs are always comfortable, and the staff's expertise makes all the difference. Every dog that goes to Hot Diggity is more well-mannered than those that don't.
Luke's dad
A Hot Diggity family shares their experience.
Why Alanna drives 45 minutes
She moved away from Escondido and still brings her dog back to us.
See where they'll stay before you book.
We're in Escondido just off the I-15 and CA-78, an easy drive from San Marcos, Vista, and the rest of North San Diego County. You're always welcome to come in and see the place.
Boarding questions.
What does my dog need before their first stay?
Current Rabies, DHPP, and Bordetella on file, a completed Temperament Assessment, and a spay or neuter before 8 months of age. Dogs with a history of biting or aggression can't board or attend daycare.
Why can't you board bully breeds?
We love all dogs, and we've had wonderful experiences with bully breeds. Our insurance provider doesn't allow them in boarding or daycare. Grooming and training are fine.
What are your drop-off and pickup hours?
Monday–Saturday, 6:30 am – 6:00 pm. We close at 6, so please arrive by 5:45 pm. On Sundays and holidays, boarding check-in and check-out are by appointment only, at 10 am or 4 pm.
Are there holiday rules?
Yes. Thanksgiving and Christmas stays have a holiday minimum, and a holiday fee applies, so book early. See our policies and the full rate card.
Can I bring my dog's food, bed, or toys?
Yes, please. Their regular food keeps their routine the same, and a bed, toy, or blanket from home helps them settle. If we supply the food, a daily food fee applies.
Can my dog get groomed before pickup?
Often, yes, when the salon has an opening. Book a groom for the last day of the stay and they'll come home clean. Book grooming
Enjoy your trip. They're having a good time too.
Picture the end of the week: you walk in, and a happy, tired dog trots out to meet you, then sleeps the whole ride home. New clients get 10% off their first service. Reserve early, especially around the holidays. Questions? Call (760) 745-9900.