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June 2022 by Warren P.
Sadly Howies Doggie Day Care is out of business. The owners were fantastic for many years to my dogs. The owners loved all the pets that stayed with them. I could not find any info on line so I drove over today. It's history :(
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October 2021 by Marlene Weiner
I’m very disappointed with Howies. The phone number listed is out of service. I have sent them an email as well as filling out their contact info & have never gotten a response. Has this happened to anyone else?
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July 2021 by Yadie V.
We all know accidents happen and dogs are like children in that they get hurt by simply playing with one another. The question is, if something were to happen to your beloved dog - or in my case, fur-child - would you trust that Howie's aka Tony Morales would do the right thing? Long story short, we moved from NYC to LA (during the height of the pandemic). While I was diligent to do my research I found Howie's enrollment/temperament test to be similar to other daycares we've been to, so I knew my pup would pass with flying colors. Upon arriving to the facility, sure, the facility where the dogs actually stay can use an update/freshness, but still, I wanted to give them a chance as small business owners. You know when they say listen to your gut? I should have! I waited upfront until the end of the "test" and then Tony called me back to check him out. I was surprised that my dog was not running around playing actually, none of the dogs were. They were all crowding around a corner and when I looked over the fence, my pup was up against the fence looking at me like "get me out of here". But still I was like, well we just got off a plane (literally) and it's an all new environment. Next day, Tony picks up my pup from the hotel in a shabby van with old rusted crates, again, another flag. Later that day, I called to check in on my pup and Tony reassured me he was doing great and was being given a few timeouts to rest which I was relieved to hear. At the end of the day, which was at closing, I went to pick up my pup and make a reservation for the next two days. When my pup came out from back he was excited to see me but we all notice a large glob of shiny slobber on his head...so we thought. Tony even apologized for not cleaning him up and I was like, it's ok, they are dogs, they get dirty. I go to pet him on the head and my pup winces and doges my hand...weird. Once I get him back to the hotel, we both eat and settle down on the sofa to relax. While I start to wipe him down that's when I notice it. The glob of slobber was actually a glob of blood. He had a large gash on this head where the hairs were embedded into the wound. I quickly ran to CVS to get a first aid kit and clean up the wound. I also called and texted Tony to alert him. Tony texted and called the next day to apologized and he assured me that this rarely happens but that he would take responsibility and directed me to the closes vet in the area. I asked him how did no one see that my dog had been injured?? Aren't you watching the dogs at all times?? He said, you can watch dogs all day and they still get hurt....but no they don't watch them the entire time...WHAT? This is where I made the mistake not to check/ask how they supervise the dogs in their care. What comes next is texts and phone calls over the course of the last few months...this happened in November 2020 and it's now April 2021 and still Tony has been dodging my emails/phone calls and NOT taking responsibility...as he said he would or as he put it "he wasn't going to f**k me over". The first excuse was that his daughter had been beaten up and was in the hospital. He said that his problem was way more important than my problem so I would have to wait. Ok fine. I extended my sympathy, and I would follow up again. After a few more calls/emails, a few weeks later he said there was a check waiting in his office for 100$ bucks. I reminded him that I sent the vet bill and it was for 201. He said, oh send me the bill again and I'll mail you the check. More weeks go by and no check. I call him again. I email again, and text him again. Nothing. In March, I sent the final email saying please pay the vet bill or I would follow up with legal action. He finally returns my email and says that the vet bill doesn't look right and that he would call the vet and have the vet provide the right bill...uhm sorry what? I called the vet and they assured me that they would not and could not share private medical/personal information like
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January 2021 by geri m.
Our 1.5 year old Golden puppy was "rejected" by Down Dog Lodge for being too intense in play (he was a puppy!) so we took him to Howie's. Tony, the owner, and the entire staff observed him and deemed his play/energy level to be appropriate for his age and welcomed Ozzie into their pack. We've now been there for over a year and couldn't be happier! It isn't as "glamorous" as DDL but who cares? Ozzie is thrilled to be there and loves all the staff!
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October 2020 by Barbara Duey
Howies has taken care of my dogs for years! My pup loves playing at Howie’s all day & then he comes home happy & exhausted! The staff are great! Thank you Tony for taking such great care of my pup! (All 99 lbs of him)! ?
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April 2020 by Haley Helveston
My friends said amazing things about them!
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April 2020 by Francisco Hernandez
The best dog daycare in the southbay!
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April 2020 by Alice Potter
Bowie’s is an amazing company! Drove by it several times this past year!
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April 2020 by Kimberly P.
Been using Howie's off and on for years for when we travel. I've always had a good experience with staff and with scheduling. The space is large which is nice so plenty of room for the dogs to run around.
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December 2019 by Porter James
My dog loved staying here!
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August 2019 by Leland V.
The old reviews here are ridiculous. Howie's is a fantastic doggy daycare. After my doggo "failed" the temperament tests at two other daycares because she "kept trying to play with dogs who didn't want to play", we went to Howie's. Having much more reasonable standards, they admitted her. I was a bit nervous about her first day and half-expecting her to get kicked out for being troublesome..but no! My dog fit in perfectly at Howie's and made friends right away. Just by being around the other dogs, she is able to learn how to socialize better--and this is what my dog always needed! Previously, she kept getting kicked out of daycares but truthfully she just needed more daycare experience to mature. Thanks to Howie's, she was given that experience and is now growing into a polite and friendly angel. Please give Howie's a shot. Especially if you've tried other daycares in the South Bay and didn't care for how they take themselves a little too seriously. I hope one day they set up a couple cameras with streams for us to watch the doggos play!
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February 2019 by Rockne Harmon
Every morning, my pup patiently sits by the door as I get ready for work, knowing she's going to get to go to day care. She's very energetic, and gets extremely happy when I drop her off. She's well taken care of by an excellent staff, and she has plenty of room to run around (average of 9 miles) everyday inside the building. Highly recommend!!
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September 2018 by Kristine Wendt
They are so kind and patient and loving to my sweet old pug George
