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Dog Parks, Trainers & Boarding in Gardena, CA

7 locations in and around Gardena, California — call ahead about vaccination requirements, availability and rates — boarding and daycare fill up around holidays.

Gardena has about 58,921 residents, which works out to 12 dog parks, trainers & boarding per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Dog Parks, Trainers & Boarding in Gardena

The most complete and owner-verified listings first — hours, phone, website, services. No pay-to-play.

  1. Carson Animal Shelter

    216 W Victoria St, Gardena, CA 90248-3525

    Open 24 hours

  2. South Park Doggie - Adventureland

    945 W 190th St, Gardena, CA 90248-4301

    Mon-Fri 6:30am-9pm, Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 10am-5pm

  3. Foster Friends Rescue

    16921 S Western Ave Ste 103a, Gardena, CA 90247-5250

    Mon-Sat 9am-5pm

  4. Wolfgang Expert Dog Training

    360 W Rosecrans Ave, Gardena, CA 90248

    Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat-Sun 9am-2pm

  5. Deep Connection K9 Academy

    546 W 182nd St, Gardena, CA 90248-3405

  6. Pet Harbor

    328 W Redondo Beach Blvd, Gardena, CA 90248

  7. South Bay Dog Training Center

    546 W 182nd St, Gardena, CA 90248-3405

7locations
12per 100,000 residents
7with a phone
5with a website
4publish hours

Of the 7 dog parks, trainers & boarding listed in Gardena, 7 give a phone number, 4 publish opening hours and 5 have a website. The nearest bigger selection is Torrance with 15.

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Good to know about dog parks, trainers & boarding in Gardena

How many dog parks, trainers & boarding are there in Gardena?

We list 7 dog parks, trainers & boarding in Gardena with addresses, and 7 of them with a phone number.

What's the surest way to check hours in Gardena?

Call ahead — 7 of the 7 dog parks, trainers & boarding here list a number. Hours at independent dog parks, trainers & boarding shift with seasons and staffing, so a phone call beats any listing, including ours.

Which dog parks, trainers & boarding in Gardena show their opening hours?

4 of the 7 dog parks, trainers & boarding we list in Gardena publish their hours — the rest are best reached by phone before you go.

How to teach a dog to play fetch?

Start by encouraging your dog to chase a favorite toy in a hallway, rewarding them when they return with it, and gradually increasing distance. For open practice spaces, check out the 7 dog parks in Gardena, California, where 7 listings offer direct contact details for park management. If your dog struggles with recall or drops toys early, working with a local professional trainer can help overcome training hurdles.