Hear it from the families who've been where you are.
Plenty of them once stood at our front desk, handing over the leash for the first time, wondering how it would go. Here's what they found, in their own words. More than 500 of them have told their story on Yelp.
Hear it from them.
Four families, four dogs, four reasons they chose us. No scripts. Just people talking about the dogs they love.
Luke's dad
Luke has been coming since he was a puppy, nearly ten years. His family uses boarding, daycare, and grooming, and watched him play and sleep on the webcams from as far away as Australia.
Why Alanna drives 45 minutes
She moved away from Escondido and still drives back, because her dog is comfortable here and loves the staff.
Warren and Amy, Hannah and Lucy
Two German Shepherd rescues. Lucy's behavior looked like aggression but turned out to be fear. Weekly sessions with Penny helped her become calmer and more confident.
Mishka's story
A Corgi adopted at three, and Bjorn, a puppy learning with Penny to feel brave around strangers.
In their own words.
Nervous drop-offs, dogs other places gave up on, trips spent checking the webcams. Here's how it turned out.
They have completely changed my dog's behavior. What makes Hot Diggity special is that they rotate the dogs and have structured rest periods - it's not just running around crazy all day. The staff truly loves our dogs and handles even the most challenging pets with care.
The webcams give me such peace of mind. I can check on my dogs anytime, and the training videos they send show me they're in good hands. They're not just a business - they really interact with and love the dogs.
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.
What keeps me coming back is their authentic love for the dogs. It's not just because they want your business - it's genuine. My dog was kicked out of another daycare, but Hot Diggity recognized his personality and worked with him. They make every mom feel good about their dog, no matter how challenging.
Recently on Yelp
A few recent reviews from Yelp, where we have more than 500.
This is definitely our new groomer. I called a few different places but with how helpful and nice Maggie was on the phone she had me sold.
What keeps them coming back.
It usually starts with one service. Then families find out they can trust one team, who already knows their dog by name, with all of it.
Boarding in private suites
Their own suite for the night, personal attention, daycare every day, and webcams so you can say goodnight from anywhere.
Structured daycare
Play, friends, and real rest, with dogs grouped by size and temperament and no more than 15 dogs per staff member. They come home tired and settled.
Grooming by a trained team
Gentle, unhurried grooms from groomers trained to a Master Groomer's standards. Voted Best of Escondido 2025 for pet groomers.
Training that fits your dog
Private in-home training with Penny, plus online courses. Good manners, real skills, and help with the behavior that's been driving you up the wall.
Owners who know dogs
Penny is a Master Groomer, Certified Animal Behaviorist, CPDT-KA trainer, Veterinary Assistant, and author. David is Certified in Pet Nutrition.
Webcams you can check
Watch daycare and your dog's suite from your phone. Peace of mind, wherever you are.
Tell us how we did.
Your words help another nervous dog parent take the first step, and they help us keep getting better. We read every one.
Your dog could be the next story.
Picture it a few weeks from now: your dog is tugging toward our door before you've even parked, and you drive away without that knot in your stomach. It starts with a Play Date, our Temperament Assessment, a full, fun daycare day while we get to know your dog. New clients get 10% off their first service.