Paw Paw’s Dog House

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! — First time boarder here — needed a weekend stay for my big guy and loved their open concept, no cages unless your pet has special needs for one. I emailed early in the week for the details, they arranged his 1^st day visit for evaluation Thursday and plans were to board him Friday morning pick up Sunday evening. Very accommodating completely. Answered every question and calmed my fears, I was totally at ease leaving him. Dropping him off Thursday morning was very easy, they were so welcoming not just to me but most importantly to him. I have a big 120lb Olde English Bulldogge (lap dog 100%) while he is very docile and a gentile giant he looks very intimidating and scares a lot of people away but he isn’t aggressive in the least bit and they took the time to recognize that and not just store the scary looking dog in a cage at the back of the facility. He was getting/​giving kisses before I left and made him self right at home, they also make every effort to match him with dogs who have similar play styles to make the most of their stay. I appreciate the locked door policy and set pick up drop off times as not to disturb the dogs in board. I cannot say enough great things about this place and look forward to bringing him for his next visit. I know my dog does not feel abandoned or like he is in doggy jail being punished while we vacation which makes leaving him behind a little bit easier.
Many thanks to the crew at Paw Paw’s.
Chaos’s Mom.

We were going out of town for 8 days and had to leave our babies, I looked long and hard to find a good place. The last time we went on vacation we left them at Petsmart (our big dog was NOT happy when we picked them up). When we picked them up from Paws Paws they were both extremely happy! Not just to see us, but they genuinely seemed like they had been well taken care of. The owner was so personable with both of our dogs. She seemed to understand both of their very different personalities and catered to both of them. Next time we go on vacation we will definitely bring them back :) thanks Paws Paws!

Another big thank you to the staff of Pawpaws! Couldn’t do it without you guys, you r awesome and my dogs love you!

(Copied this from my old review of the Arlington location, as all they’ve done is move to a new location, same ownership etc.)
My mastiff is very shy with people he doesn’t know, but he LOVES other dogs. The last time he was kenneled at a traditional facility, he wagged his tail so much in his crate that it was irreparably damaged and had to be amputated :(
So we were thrilled to discover Paw Paw’s, which is as close to home as it is wonderful. Paw Paw’s is a primarily cageless facility where the dogs get to play and eat and sleep together on couches, blankets, you name it. like home. Obviously this setup is not ideal for all dogs — and one thing I really like about how Mandie runs the place is that she has all boarding dogs come for an initial play day for free before they get to stay for boarding, so she can assess the dog’s temperament and, if it is unsuitable for the group environment, suggest the client go elsewhere. This keeps it a happy place for all the pooches!
She made good friends with my dog, as evidenced by an adorable photo taken where they have their faces together — something Brownie will NOT let you do if he doesn’t love you. In fact, when I come to pick up Brownie, though he is happy to see me, he also appears eager to go back and play with the other dogs. That is not something that ever happened at the other place (even though he did get day play there as well). Brownie sees Paw Paws as a treat, so I am very happy to trust them with my fur-​baby.

My kids have been attending Paw Paw’s for a year. They love Miss Mandie and all their friends! We travel several times per year and I never worry about my girls while I am gone. Miss Priss is a senior girl, and Mandie goes above and beyond to make sure she is safe, comfortable, and still a part of the action. While my foster puppy was with me he loved going to Paw Paw’s and never wanted to leave. If you want happy kids, take them to Paw Paw’s. Tell them Prissy and Skylar sent you.