** And if you would prefer a hotel that is not pet friendly, come check out Snug Pet Resort, the newest, nicest pet hotel in Southern California!

Pet Friendly Hotels—Downtown San Diego

The W Hotel
The W Hotel, located on West B Street, is an upscale chic hotel offering the very best to pets and their owners.  This hotel offers more than just a place for Fido to lay his head at night, they offer a host of pet services including toys, treats, bedding, and even dog-sitting and dog-walking.

The W Hotel, San Diego- Roof-top

Address:
421 W B Street
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 398-3100
Pet fee:  $25 per night and one time cleaning fee of $100.

Horton Grand
The Horton Grand, a fine hotel in downtown San Diego, allows dogs up to 40 pounds, but requires that dogs be attended at all times.
Address:
311 Island Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
(800) 542-1886
Pet Fee: $50 per stay

Residence Inn By Marriott San Diego Downtown
This upscale extended stay all-suite apartment style hotel located downtown allows a maximum of 2 pets per room with a 65 pound limit per pet.
Address:
1747 Pacific Hwy
San Diego, California 92101
(619) 338-8200
Pet Fee: $75 per stay

Staybridge Suites San Diego – Downtown
Located downtown San Diego, this pet-friendly hotel allows a maximum of two pets with a maximum weight of 75 pounds each.
Address: 1110 A Street
San Diego, California 92101
(858) 453-5343
Pet Fee: Non-refundable $150.00 deposit required for each pet.

Pet Friendly Hotels—Central San Diego

Residence Inn By Marriott San Diego Central
This is an upscale extended stay all-suite apartment hotel located in the heart of the inland region of San Diego with easy access to highways 5, 15, and 805.
Address:
5400 Kearny Mesa Rd
San Diego, California 92111
(858) 278-2100
Pet fee: $75 per stay.

Residence Inn by Marriott- Mission Valley
Located in “Hotel Circle” and a short distance from most major attractions, this hotel allows pets to stay with guests for a cleaning fee.
Address:
1865 Hotel Circle South
San Diego, California 92108
(619) 881-3600
Pet Fee: $100 non-refundable cleaning fee.

Vagabond Inn Mission Valley
This centrally located hotel allows a maximum of 2 pets to stay with guests and there is a size limit on canine guests.
Address:
625 Hotel Circle South
San Diego, California 92108
(800) 522-1555
Pet Fee: $10 per night

Staybridge Suites- Sorrento Mesa

Staybridge Suites San Diego- Sorrento Mesa
Address:
6639 Mira Mesa Boulevard
San Diego, California 92121
(858) 453-5343
Pet Fee: $75 non-refundable per stay

Staybridge Suites San Diego- Rancho Bernardo Area
Address:
11855 Avenue Of Industry
San Diego, California 92128
(858) 487-0900
Pet Fee: $ 75 non-refundable per stay

Pet Friendly Hotels—Bay and Beach areas, San Diego

Holiday Inn San Diego- on the Bay
This hotel, with dog walking areas along the bay and hotel areas, allows guests to bring a maximum of 2 cats or dogs per room.  They do ask that pets not be left unattended in hotel rooms and not to keep them in public areas of long periods of time.
Address:
1355 Harbor Drive
San Diego, California 92101
(619) 232-3861
Pet Fee:  $100 deposit and a $25 non-refundable fee.

Vagabond Inn at Point Loma
This hotel located near Ocean Beach in Point Loma allows a maximum of two small pets per room.
Address:
1325 Scott Street
San Diego, California 92106
(619) 224-3371
Pet Fee: $10 per night

Beach Haven Inn
This hotel in Mission Beach allows smaller pets up to 25 pounds.
Address:
4740 Mission Blvd
San Diego, California 92109
(858) 272-3812
Pet Fee: $50 refundable deposit plus $10 per night
Pet Comments/Restrictions: 25 lb max

Oakwood Del Mar
Small pets up to 30 pounds are allowed to stay with guests in this hotel.
Address:
12356 Carmel Country Rd
San Diego, California, 92130
(602) 687-3322
Pet Fee: $30 per pet

In 2003, Balboa Park was ranked one of the “Best Parks in the World” by the Project for Public Spaces

If you are a San Diego resident, you know how blessed we are with our beautiful weather and our excellent outdoor areas.  If you are a visitor to our fine city, we hope to share all of these great spaces with you and your pup!  Here are seven of our favorite places to take your dog for a walk this spring.

Balboa Park.  Balboa Park, located in the heart of San Diego, is a dog’s dream.  And their owners will love it too.  Balboa Park is the country’s largest urban cultural park, renowned for its miles of beautiful lush canyon hiking trails, brilliant gardens, 15 major museums, gorgeous architecture, and a surplus of sights to take in as your dog sniffs out all the latest happenings in this green escape from city life.

To help you navigate the miles of trails just waiting for you and your dog, the Balboa Park website provides free maps of the area here.  Also, you and your canine friend will not want to miss the popular off-leash dog parks you may encounter on your journey, including Nate’s Point, at the intersection of Balboa Dr. and El Prado (Click here for a map), just south of Cabrillo Bridge, and one at Morley Field just northwest of the tennis courts.  Nate’s Point—2.3 acres of prime real estate for your dog to romp around with fellow fun lovers—is complete with picnic tables, a double entry gate, and a drinking fountain.

Dog Beaches of Ocean Beach and Del Mar. Depending on where you live or stay, don’t miss one of San Diego’s dog beaches.  Ocean Beach Dog Park, located 10 minutes northwest of downtown San Diego at the end of highway 8, is one of the most popular places for locals to walk their dogs.  Should you choose, you can also let your dog off-leash to run free on 38 acres of sand where the San Diego River meets the ocean, and it is LEASH FREE.  You may also wish to wander the streets of funky-but-charming Ocean Beach and window shop the many boutiques that brighten Newport Avenue.  While you’re in Ocean Beach, don’t miss Sunset Cliffs at the south end of Sunset Cliffs Blvd, or stop in for a taco at South Beach Bar & Grille

About 20 minutes north of San Diego on highway 101, Del Mar’s North Beach allows dogs to play LEASH FREE on a two-mile stretch of sand nine months out of the year.  North Beach, also called Dog Beach, is located is located north of 29^th Street and stretches nearly one half mile to the north where Del Mar meets it neighbor Solana Beach.  You may also walk to Seagrove Park or Powerhouse Park of Del Mar, which also welcome dogs.

A Cliffside Stoll in Cardiff. While you are up in this neck of the woods, you might want to take a wander along the cliffs of Cardiff-by-the-Sea, a small surfer’s paradise just north of Del Mar and Solana Beach.  This small beach town offers miles of paved sidewalks just west of the 101 and overlooking the Pacific.  You can park on highway 101, just watch for surfers crossing the road!

People watch the boardwalk of Pacific Beach. Known to locals, as simply P.B., this vibrant youthful beach city offers miles of boardwalk where this happening little town meets sand and sea.  A place to see and be seen, the boardwalk of PB is a great place for you and your dog to strut your stuff to the soundtrack of ocean waves.  It’s also a great place to go jogging or ride a bike with your pup.

Fiesta Island of Mission Bay. Located just minutes from downtown San Diego and just west of Mission and Fashion Valley, Fiesta Island of Mission Bay is another terrific place for both dogs and their people alike.  Fiesta Island is a popular place for visitors to San Diego because it is a great place to take out boats, ride jet skis, enjoy a picnic, bicycle, walk, or just spend some quality time in the sunshine.  Fiesta Island is great for dogs too—in fact, the whole island is leash-free!  The island boasts a 5.2-mile asphalt path around the island for dog walkers.

To get there, From I-5, take the Sea World Drive exit and head southwest, then make a right onto East Mission Bay Drive, then left to Fiesta Island. There is parking throughout the island.

Here are the top five reasons to train your dog:

1. Dog training improves your relationship with your dog. Dog training is really an education for both the dog and its human family; and, as such, it fosters a harmonious relationship between them.  Dogs, like their wolf ancestors, are pack creatures.  They naturally seek a leader.  If their owners do not assume this leadership position, often gained through dog training, the dog may try to become the leader, which can lead to a host of problems. However, as you train your dog, you earn your dog’s respect as their benevolent and trusty leader.  They begin to follow your lead and respect you as the authority figure.   Both you and your canine pal become more secure in your relationship, which builds a stronger bond and ensures order in your home.
2. Training ensures that you and your dog spend more time together.  Working with your dog on behavioral lessons can be fun!  And it strengthens your relationship.  It gives the dog an opportunity to succeed and please you—which is truly what they want to do—and you gain the opportunity of learning all your dog’s quirks and abilities.  The exercise both you and your pup get during training is also a mutual benefit.
3. Trained dogs are more fun and enjoyable members of the family. A trained dog is a pleasure to have around.  A well-behaved dog is a pleasure to walk or take to the park, a pleasure to take on adventures—such as hiking, camping and beach trips—and a pleasure to own.  Dog training can literally open doors for you and your pup—you’d be surprised at how many places will admit a dog that stays near its owner, responds instantly to commands, and behaves well in public.  Just think of all the places you enjoy that might be shared with your well-behaved canine companion.
4. Training will eliminate problem behaviors such as jumping on visitors, barking, digging, house soiling, chewing, and other issues that come between you and your dog.  Training can do this in a few ways.  One, as mentioned above, training makes clear the “pack order” in your family.  Many behavioral problems stem from the dog’s uncertainly about its role in the “pack.”  Training can eliminate problems stemming from insecurity and power struggles.  Second, training can add richness and variety to your dog’s life thereby preventing boredom—which is at the root of many behavioral problems.  Overall, training helps you identify your dog’s needs and the underlying causes of its “bad” behavior, helping you also to understand and remedy these problems.
5. The last, but not least, important reason to train your dog is that it can literally save your dog’s life.  While we don’t spend much time thinking about doom and gloom scenarios, imagine this:  you are on a busy street packed with cars and other people.  Your dog slips out of its collar or is off its leash and goes dashing into the street.  You call your dog and hope that it will return safely to your side.  Now, the untrained dog may not heed its owner’s calls, oblivious to the impending dangers.  The trained dog will hear and respond immediately to your command, returning instantly to your side and be safe from danger.  This is one of the best reasons to train your dog.

Another way training might literally save your dog’s life is this:  thousands of dogs are relinquished to shelters each year because owners are not able to get along harmoniously with their dogs.  They may think their dogs are “untrainable”, exhibit irreparable problem behaviors, or perhaps they just don’t know how to provide a good environment for their dogs.  Training can solve all of these problems and prevent your dog from becoming one of the thousands that enter the shelter system, many of which do not make it out.

Dog training takes time, effort and patience, but the results can save you from:

• soiled carpet – Can cost over $1,500 to replace
• destroyed furniture – Once there is a big tear in the couch, it’s ruined!
• dog fights – Resulting in vet bills for your dog, or the other dog, in which case you may be required to pay both
• Dog bite to human – thousands of dollars in medical bills and potentially a lawsuit
• Disobedience by your dog, (chasing cars, snakes,)resulting in an injury or death

We at Absolute K9 are here to help you in your training efforts and guarantee results—even in more extreme cases of dog aggression or significant behavioral problems.  We can also help you prevent unwanted problems from developing in the first place, by helping your dog get the training it needs.   Give us a call today to speak with one of our trainers, or come by our Sorrento Valley facility to see some of our other canine students!

This March Absolute K9 is highlighting 3 specials that ALL dog owners should consider taking advantage of. From FREE socialization classes to heavily discounted (over half off!!) in-kennel training programs, Absolute K9 has a special for every dog owner.

Free puppy socialization classes will be offered every Saturday in March at 10am.* The focus of the class is educating new puppy owners about the socialization process. Also covered will be topics such as: housebreaking, crate training, beginner obedience, environmental enrichment and of course – puppy playtime! Contact us today to reserve a space for YOUR puppy.

For those whose dog needs a bit of obedience training, a 6-class series of courses is being offered for only $99. That’s right, only $99 for six sessions of obedience training. Call us today for details and to enroll your dog.

And for those who are heading out of town for spring break, Absolute K9’s in-kennel board and train program is being offered at an unprecedented price of only $999 (reg. $2,250). In the 10 days that your dog will stay at our facility we will address potty training, behavior problems, and ten commands such as, sit, heel, down, come, wait, and stay.

Please contact us today to enroll. We can’t wait to meet you and your pet in person!

*Limit one per puppy per month