Better K9 Pet Resort grew out of a home-based training practice started by Audrey Selaya in 2008. According to their website, Selaya is a Certified Master Trainer who initially focused on rehabilitating dogs with anxiety and aggression issues. As demand expanded beyond training, she partnered with her sister Veronica to open a full-service pet resort in Riverside in 2015, with a second Corona location following in 2017.
Training remains part of their offerings, though the business now operates primarily as a boarding and daycare facility. Their site describes board-and-train programs where dogs receive multiple daily sessions alongside playtime, private lessons available at the facility or in-home, and small group classes organized by skill level. They also list specialty programs covering puppy training, canine sports, aggression, anxiety, and Canine Good Citizen preparation. Protection training is noted as available only at the Riverside location.
The facility sits on over an acre and features outdoor play yards, swimming pools, and climate-controlled indoor areas. Their site mentions individualized play options for dogs who prefer human company over group settings. They describe their approach as treating visiting dogs like family and focusing on the causes of unwanted behavior rather than just symptoms. The business also offers a dog handler training course for those interested in becoming trainers themselves.
