Laughing Dog Inn of Camarillo

Laughing Dog Inn of Camarillo is a dog training, boarding, and daycare facility in Camarillo, California. It offers structured daycare and boarding programs alongside science-based, force-free dog and puppy training that uses positive reinforcement methods. Dogs are placed in small playgroups matched to their age, size, and energy level, and the daily schedule balances physical exercise, brain games, and rest. Before a dog is accepted into the daycare program, it goes through a social test to see how it responds to other dogs. The facility serves Camarillo and Thousand Oaks and holds a rating of 4.90 from the customers who have reviewed it.

The Inn sits on outdoor play yards rather than in an industrial setting, with views of the hills of Santa Rosa Valley and afternoon breezes. Its play areas include pools and play equipment, and the program is designed so dogs come home tired but not exhausted. John Pensky is the owner. He fostered and later adopted a stubborn Mastiff named Brutus as a college student, became interested in training while working to change that dog's behavior, and continued refining his techniques over the years. He took over the Inn in the spring of 2022 when his dad and Barb retired, after 12 years as a film editor. He does not emphasize a single training method, and describes education and coaching as the key to helping owners rethink their relationship with their dogs.

The business is on Cajon Circle, about a mile from Country Trail Park and roughly 1.1 miles from Arroyo West Active Learning Academy. Santa Rosa Road is about 1.2 miles away, with Arroyo Santa Rosa and Sumac Creek close by and Tierra Rejada Road about 1.7 miles out.

Its 4.90 rating reflects the experience of the customers who have reviewed it, and the Inn has served the Camarillo area since well before the current owner took over in 2022.

For dog owners in Camarillo who want training built on positive reinforcement and daycare that keeps their dog active and social, Laughing Dog Inn pairs a structured daily program with the open outdoor space of Santa Rosa Valley.