The Canine Outpost

The Canine Outpost is a dog training and care facility in Turlock, CA. The business offers puppy preschool, dog daycare, dog boarding, and bathing and spa services for dogs of varying temperaments, breeds, and energy levels. Programs are built around enrichment-based daycare, overnight boarding, and positive reinforcement training, with a Puppy Preschool designed to build lifelong skills. Service is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Saturday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, with special holiday hours available by phone. Vaccination requirements include Rabies, DHPP, and Bordetella, and tours are encouraged before booking. It holds a rating of 4.50 stars based on customer reviews.

Formerly known as K9s on the Move, the business rebranded to The Canine Outpost to better reflect a country-style approach grounded in structure, knowledge, and compassion. Owner Susan Sinford brings a formal background in canine training and behavior, along with years of hands-on experience as a veterinary technician, giving the team a working understanding of breed psychology, instincts, and emotional needs. Rather than chaotic group time or one-size-fits-all play, the facility runs on purposeful activities, supervised social groups, mental enrichment, and dedicated rest and decompression periods. Low-stress Fear Free handling is used throughout, and each dog's care is individualized to their temperament. The philosophy behind the work is that dogs do best when care is intentional, calm, and structured, with the right activity matched to the right dog at the right time.

The facility is located on South Berkeley Avenue, less than a quarter mile from Golden State Boulevard and about a third of a mile from Sunnyview Park. East Avenue passes within seven-tenths of a mile, and Joe Debely Stadium sits roughly a mile from the property. The Turlock Flea Market is also nearby, less than a mile to the north.

Customers who have reviewed the business have given it a positive rating, reflecting the structured, thoughtful approach that distinguishes The Canine Outpost from larger, less individualized facilities. In Turlock, the combination of Fear Free handling, enrichment-based daycare, and Susan Sinford's training and veterinary background gives local dog owners a focused option for preschool, boarding, and daycare built around what each dog actually needs.