1 / 8
YAY Doggy Daycare & Training is a dog training business in Fontana, California offering In-Home Training, Group Classes, and Board and Train, with published programs from $59.
Fontana • CA • Training facility • 5.0 ★ (80 Google reviews)
Last verified: Sep 5, 2026
60 / 100
Moderately transparent
How clearly this listing publishes the details owners need. See our methodology.
What they say about themselves
Ali Yangin, a CATCH Academy certified trainer and behavior consultant, founded YAY Doggy Daycare & Training in Fontana in 2022 after more than a decade working with dogs. According to the business's website, Yangin grew up surrounded by animals in a small Turkish town and developed his approach through years of hands-on experience before formal certification. The site notes he also holds Pet First Aid & CPR certification through ProTrainings.
What distinguishes this operation, according to their materials, is that daycare and boarding are supervised by a credentialed trainer rather than general staff. They describe their training philosophy as centered on positive reinforcement and owner coaching—the idea being that progress should continue at home, not just during sessions. Training reportedly takes place in real-world settings like parks and public spaces, not only in controlled environments. The facility includes secure indoor and outdoor areas with 24/7 monitoring for boarding dogs.
The business offers private in-home training, small group classes limited to six dogs, and board-and-train programs with individualized lengths. Their site lists specific behavior issues they work with: reactivity, separation anxiety, resource guarding, fearfulness, and leash pulling among them. According to their about page, they've received local recognition including Best Dog Trainer and Best Doggy Daycare designations from the Herald News.
Consultations and evaluations before you commit to a program.
A free intake conversation where the owner shares their dog's history, routines, and goals, after which Ali recommends the best next step or program.
Best for: Anyone considering training, daycare, or boarding services who wants a recommendation first.
Focus: Basic obedience
Group classes run $695 for an eight-session course, capped at six dogs per class, covering basic obedience and socialization. Private coaching starts at $149 per session and can address leash skills and more advanced commands. YAY Doggy Daycare & Training also offers board and train with handoff sessions included, though pricing for that program isn't published.
The eight-week group course costs $695, while private sessions start at $149 each. Boarding with training starts at $59 per day, though full board-and-train program pricing requires contacting them directly.
A personalized immersive program where length and content are tailored to the dog's goals, combining daily training, obedience and behavior work, daily care and enrichment, and private follow-up sessions with the owner.
The dog stays with the trainer for an individualized program length, with owner follow-up sessions to reinforce results.
Best for: Dogs needing a customized, immersive training plan rather than a fixed-length program.
Focus: Basic obedience, Advanced obedience
Includes: Owner handoff sessions
Overnight boarding with round-the-clock monitoring, supervised play, rest, and daily photo updates, with routines handled with awareness of each dog's behavior and needs.
Dogs stay overnight at the facility with 24/7 monitoring, play, downtime, and daily updates sent to owners.
Focus: Basic obedience
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Board & Train | Not published | — |
| Boarding | From $59 per program | — |
Individual coaching delivered in the client's home and in public settings, covering basic and advanced obedience, impulse control, leash skills, and behavior modification, with owner education included.
Ali works with the dog and owner together in the home and out in parks or public settings.
Best for: Owners who want personalized one-on-one help in their own home and community environments.
Focus: Basic obedience, Advanced obedience, Leash training
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| One-to-one coaching | From $149 per session | — |
An 8-session small-group class of up to six dogs, focused on obedience, social skills, and building confidence around other dogs while practicing with real distractions.
Owners attend sessions with their dogs in a small class of up to six, practicing handling and obedience together.
Best for: Dogs and owners who want structured group learning with peer socialization.
Focus: Basic obedience, Socialization
Duration: 8 sessions
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Group training | $695 per program | 8 sessions |
The site uses general language about training philosophy without specifying techniques or tools. They do accept dogs with aggression or reactivity issues, which suggests experience with behavioral cases.
Method: Method unclear
Their website describes their approach in general terms without specifying which methods or tools they use.
Certifications: Not specified on their website
Verification still pending or not yet requested. See our methodology for what verification does and does not mean.
Operating from a dedicated facility for eleven years, they carry insurance and send occasional video updates during boarding stays. Whether the facility is staffed overnight or how often owners can visit during board and train isn't addressed, and no certifications are listed.
Facility: Training facility
Owner visits: not specified on their website.
Video updates: Occasional updates
Overnight staffing: not specified on their website.
Insurance: Yes
Guarantee: No guarantee offered
Waitlist: not specified on their website.
Dogs per trainer: not specified on their website.
Booking: Contact form
Price: Published board & train pricing is still limited among other Fontana programs, so a midpoint comparison is not available yet.
Reviews: YAY Doggy Daycare & Training shows 5.0★ from 80 Google reviews among 1 published Fontana programs.
Transparency: This listing scores 60 out of 100 (price 75%, program clarity 63%). Certification disclosure is still sparse in this city.
The Almeria Avenue facility in Fontana serves the Inland Empire area. Parking availability and accessibility features aren't mentioned on the site.
6613 Almeria Ave, Fontana, CA
Friday: 7AM-6:30PM
Monday: 7AM-6:30PM
Sunday: 8AM-6PM
Tuesday: 7AM-6:30PM
Saturday: 8AM-6PM
Thursday: 7AM-6:30PM
Wednesday: 7AM-6:30PM
Reach out directly or send a quote request through YAY Doggy Daycare & Training.
Sonia's PAWsitive Dog Training
Rancho Cucamonga, CA · 5.0 ★ (87)
Private Lessons · In-Home Training · Virtual Training · +1
9 programs
From $110
Reward-based
Working Dogs For Warriors
Rancho Cucamonga, CA · 4.5 ★ (34)
Board and Train
2 programs
From $3,250
Agile Paws Dog Sports
Rancho Cucamonga, CA · 5.0 ★ (5)
Group Classes
8 programs
Contact for pricing
Halo K9 Dog Training
Upland, CA · 5.0 ★ (5)
Board and Train · Private Lessons · In-Home Training
10 programs
From $45
Balanced
Good Dog Club CA
Upland, CA · 5.0 ★ (34)
Group Classes · Private Lessons · In-Home Training
10 programs
From $65
Balanced
High Caliber Working Dog Training
Upland, CA · 4.7 ★ (68)
Board and Train · In-Home Training
7 programs
From $3,800
Balanced