A home away from home, where your dog gets better.
A team trained to the standards of Master Groomer and Certified Animal Behaviorist Penny DiLoreto, treating your dog like a guest — not a kennel number.
That knot in your stomach at drop-off?
Leave it here. We'll take it from there.
Leaving your dog is hard. It shouldn't feel like a gamble.
Maybe you've tried a place where dogs run nonstop until they're frazzled. Or a kennel where they sit in a cage and wait. You come home, and your dog is wound up, stressed, or just not themselves. And the whole trip, you wondered.
We started Hot Diggity in 2012 because we wanted something better for our own dogs. So we built a place around what actually helps dogs feel safe and at home: good sleep, real play, quiet downtime, and people who know them by name.
Led by a Master Groomer and behaviorist
Our team is trained to Penny's standards. Your dog is cared for by people who understand how dogs think, not just how to keep them busy.
Play, then rest. Like a good day should be.
Play runs in 15–20 minute sessions with rest in between, and dogs are grouped by size and temperament. They go home tired and settled, not wound up.
The L.E.E.P. program
One-on-one enrichment sessions that build fitness, focus, and confidence. Add it to any daycare or boarding day.
A suite of their own
Every boarding dog gets a private suite with a proper bed, not a stacked cage. And daycare is included every day of the stay, so they're never just waiting.
Comfortable in every season
All indoors and climate-controlled. No outdoor runs, no mud, no 100° afternoons.
Peek in anytime
Watch daycare and your dog's suite from your phone. It's the easiest way to relax on vacation. We have nothing to hide and plenty to show.
Meet Penny DiLoreto. She wrote the book.
When you drop your dog off, you're not handing them to a stranger with a checklist. You're trusting a place built by someone who has spent her life learning how dogs think and feel — and who literally wrote books about it.
- Master Groomer
- Certified Animal Behaviorist
- Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA)
- Veterinary Assistant and Certified Pet First Aid Trainer
- Author of books on dog training and behavior
- AKC evaluator for Canine Good Citizen and S.T.A.R. Puppy
Co-owner David DiLoreto is Certified in Pet Nutrition.
One team for everything your dog needs.
No juggling a groomer here, a boarder there, and a trainer somewhere else. One place that knows your dog, their quirks, and what makes their tail go.
DaycareDoggy Daycare
A day of play, rest, and friends, with a team that knows your dog by name. Full or half days, Monday through Saturday.
BoardingOvernight Boarding
Their own suite, daycare every day, and webcams so you can say goodnight from anywhere.
GroomingExpert Grooming
Gentle, unhurried baths, haircuts, and de-sheds from groomers trained to a Master Groomer's standards. Nervous dogs welcome.
EnrichmentL.E.E.P.
Fifteen minutes of one-on-one brain and body games. Small daily effort, big change in behavior.
TrainingBehavior & Training
Private in-home training with Penny, plus online courses and books. Kind, force-free, and it works.
Vet daysTeeth Cleaning & Vaccines
Dr. Janet Moston, DVM, comes every other Monday for teeth cleanings, vaccines, and microchips, right here where your dog already feels at home.
Don't take our word for it. Take theirs.
What keeps me coming back is their authentic love for the dogs. It's not just because they want your business - it's genuine. My dog was kicked out of another daycare, but Hot Diggity recognized his personality and worked with him. They make every mom feel good about their dog, no matter how challenging.
The webcams give me such peace of mind. I can check on my dogs anytime, and the training videos they send show me they're in good hands. They're not just a business - they really interact with and love the dogs.
This is definitely our new groomer. I called a few different places but with how helpful and nice Maggie was on the phone she had me sold.
Why Alanna drives 45 minutes
She moved away from Escondido and still brings her dog back to us.
Mishka's story
A Corgi adopted at three, and how training changed life at home.
Three easy steps to peace of mind.
Every new dog starts with a Play Date. Think of it as a first day of school, minus the nerves. It's how we keep every dog here safe, and how we get to know yours.
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Create your account
Add your dog, upload shot records (Rabies, DHPP, Bordetella), and sign the waiver online. New clients get 10% off their first service.
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Book a Visit
A full daycare day at the regular daycare rate. Drop off by 10:00 am and pick up after 3:00 pm while we get to know your dog's temperament and play style.
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Relax. They're in good hands.
Book daycare, boarding, and grooming anytime. Peek in on the webcams, and see the difference when you pick up: a happy, tired, calmer dog.
Your dog deserves more than a place to wait.
Picture it: you walk in, and your dog is already pulling toward the door, tail going. That's what a home away from home feels like. Book a visit, and let's meet your best friend. New clients get 10% off their first service.