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⏺   SAN DIEGO'S CERTIFIED CANINE CARE PRACTICE
Your dog

doesn't just stay.

They get better.
           
Led by a Master Groomer & Animal Behavior Specialist, Hot Diggity Dog Resort is the only practice in San Diego where expert care, structured enrichment, and genuine love combine — so your dog comes home calmer, happier, and more well-behaved.
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14
Years serving Escondido families
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4.9 stars on Google
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Trusted by local vets
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
"Every dog that goes to Hot Diggity is more well-mannered than those that don't. I've never seen boarding like this anywhere else."
---- Bud F., client since 2012
14
YEARS OPEN
15:1
STAFF RATIO
4.9★
GOOGLE RATING
⏺  LIVE WEBCAM ACCESS
⏺  VOTED BEST GROOMER 2025
⏺  OPEN SINCE APRIL 2012
⏺  SUITE-STYLE BOARDING
⏺  LIVE WEBCAM ACCESS
⏺  L.E.E.P. ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
⏺  15:1 STAFF-TO-DOG RATIO
⏺  INDOOR CLIMATE-CONTROLLED
⏺  TRUSTED BY LOCAL VETS
⏺  OPEN SINCE APRIL 2012
⏺  VOTED BEST GROOMER 2025
⏺  CERTIFIED CANINE CARE
⏺  MASTER GROOMER ON STAFF
⏺  ANIMAL BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST
⏺  SUITE-STYLE BOARDING
⏺  MASTER GROOMER ON STAFF
⏺  ANIMAL BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST
⏺  SUITE-STYLE BOARDING
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WHY HOT DIGGITY DOG RESORT
Not just a place to stay.

A practice built on expertise.

Any facility can watch your dog. We develop them. Every decision at HDDR — from structured play sessions to suite-style boarding — is rooted in behavioral science and certified expertise.
CREDENTIALS
Certified Expert Leadership
Penny DiLoreto is a Master Groomer and certified Animal Behavior Specialist. Every staff member is trained under her direct oversight — not just hired off the street.
SCIENCE-BASED
Structured Play, Not Chaos
Rotating 15–20 minute play sessions with mandatory rest periods. Proven to produce calmer, better-behaved dogs — not the overstimulated kind other daycares send home.
ENRICHMENT
The L.E.E.P. Program
Our Life Enrichment Education Program develops physical fitness, mental sharpness, and emotional confidence — one-on-one with certified staff, every visit.
COMFORT
Suite-Style Boarding
Private rooms, not kennels. Each dog has their own suite with a proper bed. No stacked cages. No shared corridors. Boarding the way it should be done.
SAFETY
Indoor & Climate-Controlled
No outdoor runs. No mud. No 109°F San Diego days. Year-round comfort in a clean, safe, temperature-controlled facility — whatever the weather.
TRANSPARENCY
Live Webcam Access
Watch your dog anytime, from anywhere — webcams for both daycare and boarding. We have nothing to hide and everything to show. Real, genuine peace of mind.
THE EXPERTISE BEHIND YOUR DOG'S CARE
Meet Penny DiLoreto.

She wrote the book.

When you drop your dog off at HDDR, you're not trusting a front desk employee with a checklist.

You're trusting a practice built and led by one of the most credentialed canine professionals in Southern California.

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Certified Master Groomer — decades of hands-on expertise
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Certified Animal Behavior Specialist — behavior is the foundation of every service we offer
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Published author on dog training and canine behavioral science
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Graduate of Behavioral College, certified Mentor Trainer
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Trusted by local veterinarians — whose own dogs come here for care
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All HDDR staff trained and certified under Penny's direct oversight
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Penny DiLoreto
MASTER GROOMER & ANIMAL BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST
Master Groomer
Animal Behavior Specialist
Published Author
Mentor Trainer
14 Years in Escondido
OUR SERVICES
Everything your dog needs,

under one expert roof.

Every service is designed with behavioral science at its core. Not just a task performed — a care decision made thoughtfully by certified professionals who know your dog by name
DAYCARE
Doggy Daycare
Structured play, mandatory rest, behavioral enrichment — not a free-for-all. Your dog comes home calmer and better-behaved, every single visit.
OVERNIGHT STAYS
Boarding
Private suites, live webcam access, daycare included every day. Boarding that's genuinely enriching — not just warehousing your dog until you return.
EXPERT GROOMING
Grooming
Led by Penny, a certified Master Groomer. We understand both the aesthetic and behavioral sides of grooming — especially for dogs others find challenging.
ENRICHMENT
L.E.E.P. Program
Life Enrichment Education Program. One-on-one behavioral enrichment building physical fitness, mental focus, and emotional confidence — every session.
BEHAVIOR & TRAINING
Training
Private in-home sessions with Penny, or board-and-train programs. Science-based, behavioral-first — for puppies, adults, and dogs others have given up on.
CANINE DENTAL
Teeth Cleaning
Anesthesia-free dental cleaning by a licensed veterinarian, on-site. Safe, effective, and part of a whole-dog approach to care that goes beyond the basics.
CLIENT STORIES
What families say

about the difference.

★★★★★
"I've never seen boarding like this anywhere else. It's not kennel style — all suites. The indoor facility means my dogs are always comfortable, and the expertise makes all the difference. Every dog that goes to Hot Diggity is more well-mannered than those that don't."
BF
Bud F.
Client since 2012 · Daycare, Boarding & Grooming
★★★★★
"My dog was kicked out of another daycare. Hot Diggity recognized his personality and worked with him. They rotate the dogs and have structured rest periods — it's not just running around all day. I honestly don't know what I would do without them."
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Desiree F.
Client since 2020 · Daycare, Boarding & Training
★★★★★
"They're not just a business — they really interact with the dogs and make them feel loved. When my dog had an ear infection, they let me know. The webcams give me total peace of mind. Video proof they're doing exactly what they say."
BF
Heidi C.
Client since 2012 · Daycare, Boarding & Grooming
GETTING STARTED
Three steps to peace of mind.
Our assessment process isn't a hurdle — it's the reason every dog here is safe. It's also why your dog's care is genuinely customized, not generic.
1
Schedule a Consultation
Tell us about your dog — breed, age, personality, any quirks. We want to know them before we meet them. New clients receive 10% off their first service.
2
The Play Date Assessment
Your dog spends a full day with us — we call it a play date, not a test. We evaluate temperament, social comfort, and learning style to build their customized care plan.
3
Watch Them Thrive
From day one you'll notice the difference. A calmer, happier, better-behaved dog. Watch it live on webcam. A team that genuinely celebrates your dog's progress.
READY TO GET STARTED?
Your dog deserves more than a place to wait.
Schedule a care consultation today. New clients receive 10% off — and a team that will love your dog like their own.
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