Feels Like Home: Dog Care

Training is offered in 1-hour private sessions focused on basic obedience (sit, stay, come, leash walking) and leash-specific skills. Sessions are conducted on-site at the facility and are designed to be reinforced by owners using positive methods. Training is integrated with daycare and boarding, allowing for consistent behavior practice. Clients receive daily photo updates and personalized feedback. No group classes are advertised; all training is one-on-one with the trainer.

Pricing Summary

1-hour Basic Obedience training: $90; 1-hour Leash Training: $100. Daycare: $35 for half-day (5 hours or less), $51 for full-day (over 5 hours). Boarding: $75/night, $70/night for 7+ nights. Discounts available for multiple pets and extended stays. No package pricing listed for training; sessions are sold individually.

Policies

Dogs must schedule a mandatory meet-and-greet before enrollment in daycare, boarding, or training. Dogs must be spayed/neutered, up-to-date on vaccinations, and non-aggressive. No adult dogs that are not spayed/neutered are accepted. Boarding drop-off is 9 a.m.–2 p.m., pickup is 7–11 a.m.; late arrivals or pickups incur daycare rates. Availability for boarding is not always reflected accurately on the calendar, and staff must be contacted prior to booking.

Feels Like Home: Dog Care is a veteran-owned dog training business based in Santee, CA, founded by Kyle Parrillo, a certified dog trainer through the Animal Behavior College. Kyle has trained dogs firsthand at Paws of Coronado Shelter and Tails of Mana Dog Rescue, and volunteers at local shelters. He uses positive reinforcement methods to teach basic obedience, leash training, and behavior modification. The business also offers cage-free dog daycare and boarding, allowing dogs to receive consistent training and care in a home-like environment. All staff members are animal-loving professionals with experience in fostering, nursing, and animal behavior. Training is conducted on-site at their facility, and clients receive daily photo updates and personalized attention. Dogs must pass a meet-and-greet and be spayed/neutered and up-to-date on vaccinations to participate.

Kyle’s personal journey—losing his husky Phillip to cancer and dedicating his life to fostering over 40 dogs—drives his commitment to treating every dog as family. His wife, Victoria, a registered nurse and Navy veteran, manages operations with a calm, attentive approach. The team includes experienced caregivers like Morgan and Veronica, who bring expertise in enrichment and rescue rehabilitation. Training is integrated with daycare and boarding, ensuring continuity of behavior reinforcement.

The business is licensed, insured, and certified in Pet First Aid and CPR. They serve dog owners in Santee and surrounding East County areas, offering flexible scheduling and a safe, climate-controlled facility with indoor/outdoor play areas. Their focus on individualized care, transparency, and emotional support makes them a trusted choice for pet parents seeking compassionate, professional training.

Accomplishments

Kyle Parrillo is a certified dog trainer through the Animal Behavior College, trained by professionals from Paws of Coronado Shelter and Tails of Mana Dog Rescue. He is certified in Pet First Aid and CPR. He has fostered and rehomed over 40 dogs through Adopt Baja and volunteers regularly at local shelters. The business is veteran-owned, with both founders serving in the U.S. Navy.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with scheduling a meet-and-greet via the contact page or phone. During the meet-and-greet, the trainer assesses the dog’s behavior, discusses training goals, reviews vaccination records, and ensures compatibility with the facility. Training sessions are scheduled after the meet-and-greet is successfully completed.