Dioji K-9 Resort & Athletic Club is a full-service facility in Agoura Hills that serves the Santa Barbara and Conejo Valley areas. The place spans 10,000 square feet and operates completely cage-free, which means your dog actually gets to move around instead of spending the day in a kennel.

The facility centers around a giant pool, which makes sense given how much dogs love water. If your dog is the type who goes nuts in the surf or in lakes, they’ll have a real outlet here. The whole setup draws inspiration from what dogs naturally want to do—play and spend time around people—rather than trying to shoehorn them into a traditional boarding model.

Beyond the pool, there’s room for different kinds of activities. Some dogs thrive on swimming and water play, while others prefer ground-level running and socializing. Since the space is this large and cage-free, they can usually accommodate different energy levels and play styles without mixing dogs that shouldn’t be together.

One practical advantage: they offer pick-up and drop-off transportation to and from the facility. If you’re in the surrounding areas and can’t easily get to Agoura Hills during business hours, that’s a real convenience, especially when you’re juggling work schedules.

If your dog hasn’t been to Dioji before, they offer a free one-day daycare pass so you can see how your dog handles the place before committing to a longer stay or regular visits. It’s worth taking them up on this. Your dog might absolutely love the pool and the space, or you might discover they’re the type who prefer a quieter home environment—and it’s good to know that before dropping them off for a week while you travel.

When you reach out, they’ll want to do an evaluation and show you around one of their facilities so everyone’s on the same page about what to expect.