The Boneyard Holds Grand Opening

Culver City's new dog park, known as The Boneyard, held grand opening ceremonies on Saturday, April 22.

Jennifer McMillon, Faith Mantooth, "Twinkle" and Vicki Daly Redholtz shown here (left to right) are seated on the bench at The Boneyard that is sponsored by Doggie Central.

Councilmembers (below) cut the ribbon at the official opening ceremony.  

Major Expansion Underway at Doggie Central

Doggie Central has launched a major expansion. A 3500 sq. ft. addition will bring our services and play area to 8500 sq. ft. and will allow us to expand our park areas and offer new services including private doggie suites and a new doggie valet service. Doggie valets will greet our canine guests at their owner's cars and usher them into Doggie Central.

We have already expanded our grooming services with a full time groom on staff, and we will be adding additional on-site training services in the fall.

New Dog Park Coming to Culver City

A ground breaking ceremony was held Saturday, July 23, to mark the beginning of construction on a dog park in Culver City. Doggie Central is among the donors making the new Culver City dog park a reality. The project will bring important run and play space to the community. A grand opening is planned for Nov. 2005.

Pictured: (l to R) Dannielle Hillery, Faith Mantooth and Tanya Valdez in front of the future location of the Culver City Dog Park.

New Doggie Central Floors Offer Safety and Comfort for Your Pet

A slip-resistant, urethane rubber floor has been installed here at Doggie Central. The new flooring creates a sanitary barrier that is easy to clean and offers sound insulation properties as well. 

Developed using a breakthrough "new technology" urethane rubber, the thickness and shock absorbing qualities of the flooring also make it easier on the legs and feet of both our four-legged guests and our two-legged staff!

Local Canine Business Takes the Bone

Article by Stephanie Mojica       
Photos by Maryjo Faith Morgan

Doggie Central, a cage-free facility in Culver City, offers canines and their

The scene on a recent Saturday afternoon was a group of clean, happy dogs bouncing around in spacious, but safely gated areas with each other and greeting human visitors with smiles.

They're safe and secure, without being trapped in cages. Faith Mantooth of Westchester, affectionately nicknamed "The Dog Lady", has owned and operated the 5,000 square foot center for six years. She offers dog clients daycare, boarding, walking, grooming, anesthesia-free teeth cleaning, training, and parties.

"I've done a lot of bark mitzvahs and birthday parties with dog cakes and ice cream," Mantooth said. "It's so fun to get a bunch of dogs and people having fun together."

Mantooth, a certified dog trainer for 14 years, opened the Teale Street business when more and more of her training clients needed overnight care. Cage-free was becoming popular, and Mantooth took a chance.

"This is not a money business, but a down-to-earth one," Mantooth said. "But fortunately, things have always gone well."

Along with 15 employees, Mantooth keeps a close eye on her furry charges. She usually serves about 35 dogs on the weekends and up to 60 during the week. Someone is always on-site, and the facility is well-protected with its entirely cinder block structure and full sprinkler system.

Before a dog is accepted for daycare or boarding, he is interviewed for temperament. Vaccinations are required, as is spaying or neutering for those over a year old.

Mantooth has many repeat clients, and several of them recently expressed their satisfaction with her service. One of them was Judith Gertler.

"Our family is very lucky that Faith Mantooth has played such an important role in the life of our Golden Retriever," Gertler said. "She has greatly contributed to our enjoyment of him as a member of our family. We are totally confident when we leave our dog at Faith's...and he loves to stay there when we are away."

As Mantooth talks about her business and her own four Labrador Retrievers: Kenya, Soda Cracker, Crispy Crème, and Fine China, dog clients of all sizes flock around "The Dog Lady" with happily wagging tails. "I love how happy I make the dogs and owners," Mantooth said. "My employees love dogs. It really takes a special kind of person to work here."

Eunice Oh started working at Doggie Central in October. "I love doing this service and helping people have peace of mind about their pets," Oh said. "To many, these dogs are their children."

When Mantooth is not busy caring for all her dog friends, she teaches training classes at Manhattan Beach, plays with Mouser the car, and raises her daughter Madisen as a single mom.

The energetic Mantooth doesn't stop there. Through Doggie Central, she has contributed $1,500 to buy a bench for the Culver City Dog Park, found homes for displaced dogs, and helped several charities such as Paws L.A.

She has truly earned her nickname.

We want to thank the Del Rey News for permission to reprint this article and use the wonderful photos that accompanied it.

Fourth of July Parade

Doggie Central celebrated America’s birthday in style last year! Dozens of our guests and their humans accompanied Doggie Central’s “canine-cuddling” employees in the Westchester Fourth of July Parade. Dressed in red, white, and blue from head to tail, our dogs proudly pranced their way through town, as the excited crowd cheered them on. What a way to celebrate Independence Day!

Doggie Central’s Fourth Birthday

Doggie Central also celebrated its very own birthday in July 2003. We have been in business for four years…that’s a long time in dog years! Owner Faith Mantooth treated her staff to dinner at Cantalini’s in Playa del Rey in honor of our birthday. Thank you to all of our loyal customers, it has been a great four years…and here’s to many more!