Blue Dog Moving
Mover in Chula Vista, California
Its address is in Bonita, California. It appears here because Google returns it for Chula Vista.
Google rating
4.7
Ratings counted
179
Are 1 or 2 star
6.1%Above typical
The rating breakdown
11 of the 179 ratings in Google’s published star breakdown for Blue Dog Moving are one or two star.
Against other listings in Chula Vista
1.6 percentage points higher than the middle of the 13 listings in Chula Vista we can publish a rate for.
Google’s published star breakdown
| Rating | Distribution | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 star | 165 | 92.2% | |
| 4 star | 3 | 1.7% | |
| 3 star | 0 | 0% | |
| 2 star | 1 | 0.6% | |
| 1 star | 10 | 5.6% |
Counts as published by Google in its star breakdown, not the reviews we have read. Google also publishes a review count, which does not always match this total. Each row is rounded on its own, so the shares need not add to exactly 100%.
- 0–5%
- 7,048
- 5–10%
- 1,993
- 10–20%
- 1,265
- 20%+
- 454
The marker is Blue Dog Moving at 6.1%. The typical mover among the 10,760 we can publish a rate for sits at 3.0%.
Every company with at least 20 ratings in Google’s published star breakdown. Rates come from those breakdowns, not from the reviews we have read.
What the complaints say
Moving goes wrong in a small number of specific ways. These are the ones reviewers describe in the low-star reviews we have read for Blue Dog Moving, counted by matching the words they used.
- Damage to belongings6 · 55%
- Items missing or never delivered2 · 18%
- Crew conduct2 · 18%
- Price rose after the quote1 · 9%
- Late, delayed or a no-show1 · 9%
- Stopped responding1 · 9%
Counted across the 11 one and two star reviews we have read for Blue Dog Moving. A review can describe more than one problem, so these do not add to 100%. Each share is rounded on its own.
In their own words
Do NOT USE Blue Dog Moving!!! It hard to begin with how many ways they let us down. I tried to personally work with the owner to resolve the issues, but he lied and stopped responding. They do not show up on time. They will take breaks without telling you. Our stuff was damaged because they did not protect it properly. Most importantly we had stuff go MISSING because they do not inventory anything.
Hi Craig, We hope all is well. I’m sorry we let you down. You sent us a picture of a scratched table and we file an insurance claim on your behalf. Our employees took breaks because they were moving a 5 bedroom home, but you had a lot more items than your typical home.
I booked Blue Dog Movers through TaskRabbit. I chose them because Clifford was nice on the phone and he spoke about dogs and I love dogs. First I called a day prior to confirm because I hadn’t heard from him. Clifford couldn’t find me on his calendar. When booking I asked if they work on Sundays and he said yes at no additional charge. Great, a dog lover that doesn’t gouge people. But they sure gouged my furniture!
Hi Ciao, You were a very difficult Customer to deal with. We have provided you the insurance information. Please don’t contact us again. Thank you.
Would NOT RECOMMEND!!!!! Used for a local move, 5 mins distance, 5 bedroom house. Blue Dog was recommended by one of our friends, so thought it would be a good company to use. Initial communication was quick and efficient, no issues there. Moving day comes along and they show up OVER TWO HOURS LATE, with us having to stay on top of the owner, us constantly asking for updates because there were no updates at all from the company to begin with.
Hi Mariana, We hope all is well. Your husband already left us a review. Out of 114 reviews that we currently have on here, You and your husband are the only people with anything bad to say about us. Movers all carry the same size box truck(26ft).
Very unprofessional! Broke furniture and never let the homeowner know until threaten with legal action. Furniture never returned. Also, their locations at 333 H Street in Chula Vista and 3605 Bonita Ranch in Bonita do not exist. The owners are liars and scammers. First of all, I have seen the emails you sent to the vendor. You were paid for storage for a grandfather clock, which in your emails you said your movers destroyed on day one. Why have you been billing for storage for over 6 months?
Hi Lori, Your company did not pay us over 30 days. Therefore, your one item that was in storage went into default. We asked for payment over 3 times. We did not break the item, but removed it from our storage due to non payment. Furthermore, we offered you to file a claim, but you refused.
0/5 stars. They were supposed to come move a hot tub for me on Saturday between 2:30 and 3:30pm. I sent pictures and videos of the hot tub (brand new, in packaging in my driveway). At around 2pm they let me know that they were running “extremely behind” but I said that was fine. I contacted them at 6:30pm for an update and they said they were still working but would come when they were done and asked how late I would allow them to show up. I told them that I stay up late so anytime was fine.
I’m really sorry to hear about your experience, Heather. It’s clear that we did not meet the expectations we set, and I understand how frustrating that must have been for you. Communication is crucial, and it’s disappointing that we fell short in keeping you updated about the situation with your…
Edit #2: “Under Consumer Review Fairness Act (2016) Co.’s cannot penalize, threaten, or retaliate against customers for leaving truthful reviews!” Pls read between the lines as to why the above had to be addressed here! ______________________________ Edit to orig. Update: Serious misconduct by Blue Dog Moving, LLC, operated by Clifford & Erika Pollard ~ 07/21/2025 delivered & reassembled a Custom pool table for a family friend. Seller provided time-stamped photos showing table in perfect condition.
Made the reservation 3 WEEKS IN ADVANCE with 3pm-4pm arrival window. MOVERS ARRIVED at 6:30PM in an unmarked hauling truck towed by an unmarked pick-up truck with 2 movers. It looked like BLUE DOG MOVER HIRED ANOTHER MOVER last minute because they forgot about me. The sad part is I had to INITIATE the call to find out they’re gonna be late EVERY 30 MINUTES. What would you think if every time you call Clifford, the dispatcher, he would say, “MOVERS ARE ON THEIR WAY”.
Hi Joel, I apologize the inconvenience we caused you. The job before yours took longer than expected. Sometimes these issues due occur and they are completely out of our control. We did our best to get to you in time.
Hired these guys to move a 750lb safe and a very nice 450lb Ice Bath. Well, they got the items moved and that wasn’t easy however, they did not protect the double door threshold before rolling the safe over. This ruined the threshold and now the double doors don’t close properly. They tipped the ice bath which jarred the equipment causing the plumbing to leak so bad it has to be re- plumbed before turning it on.
We truly appreciate your feedback and are very sorry to hear about your experience. It’s always our goal to handle every item with the highest level of care, especially valuable or heavy items like a safe or an ice bath.
What satisfied customers point to
The same method, applied to the four and five star reviews. Most movers are praised for the same handful of things, so what is missing here is often as telling as what is present.
- Professional and courteous80 · 50%
- Worked hard and fast58 · 36%
- Turned up when they said36 · 23%
- Careful with belongings29 · 18%
- Kept in touch28 · 18%
- Price matched the quote6 · 4%
Counted across the 159 four and five star reviews we have read for Blue Dog Moving. A review can mention more than one thing.
In their own words
I’m so glad that I found Blue Dog Moving company! Clifford reached out to me within MINUTES of my inquiry. Communication is key - He was courteous, professional and explained everything up front so I knew what to expect regarding pricing and logistics. The two movers that came were great. They were on time, asked questions, and told me their plan. They worked quickly, efficiently, and took great care with my belongings.
Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're thrilled that you chose Blue Dog Moving for your relocation needs and that you had such a positive experience with our team. Communication and transparency are values we hold dear, so we're glad to hear that Clifford was able to promptly address your…
Update 7/31/2025 - we moved my father from one assisted living/memory care facility to a another memory care facility and once again I reached out to Clifford with Blue Dog Moving company to move my fathers piano and his bed. They answered right away and were there a week later on the one & only day we had to move him so he was able to get situated and fall sleep comfortably on his bed and is excited to get up in the morning and play his piano for the other residents in the hallway by the activities area ❤️ 🎹…
Hi Kimberly, It was a pleasure servicing you. I hope your father enjoys his new piano. Even the staff and other tenants at the assisted living home were happy for him. I wish you the best.
BlueDog Moving turned what could have been a stressful event into a seamless and pleasant experience. From the initial quote to the final delivery, their professionalism and attention to detail were truly commendable. Upon arrival, the team displayed impeccable organization, carefully wrapping and packing our valuables with high-quality materials. What stood out was their friendly demeanor and willingness to go the extra mile, ensuring our satisfaction throughout the process.
Hi Tomas, Our company strives to provide excellent service to our customers. We are glad we met your expectations. This review gives us a reason to continue doing what we love. Wish you the best my friend.
Awesome little moving company. I called just a few days before moving my 2 bed and 2 bath apartment into a 2 story 3bed and 2.5 bath home, they showed up in a massive UHAUL- with no extra fee to me- saying “better have more room than not enough,” saw what we needed to get moved, and immediately went to work for hours!! It was just 2 guys but they worked like a team of 5!
It's wonderful to hear about your positive experience with our moving services! We're thrilled that we could provide you with efficient and attentive assistance during such a significant transition. Ensuring that your move was smooth and stress-free is always our priority.
What Google’s own summary highlights
Google surfaces topics it finds across a business’s reviews. They skew positive across every mover we hold, so treat them as a summary of what this company is praised for rather than a balanced picture.
- piano moving25
- polite staff15
- professional movers11
- efficient movers9
- hot tub moving6
- scheduling6
- furniture moving3
- quick move3
- friendly workers3
- pool table moving2
What the company says about itself
Taken from Blue Dog Moving’s own website. These are statements the business makes, not things we have verified — we have no way to check them, and neither claim nor absence should be read as a finding.
- Advertises free estimatessays on their website
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- Advertises 24/7 availabilitysays on their website
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- States how long it has tradedsays on their website
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Where else this company appears
Pages elsewhere that name this business. Matched on name and location, so a listing here is a lead worth checking rather than a confirmed identity.
- bbb.orgreviews
- nextdoor.comsocial