I took my dog for their 2 hour trial so he could be boarded. He's very sweet but very fearful and takes about an hour to warm up to new people which is why I was happy they take the time to do a trial and meet the dogs. They called me only 25 minutes into his trial and said they would not accommodate him because he was "too fearful" and "trying to jump onto the fence to hurt himself". He has never once tried to escape or hurt himself in my or anyone else's care. He loves his trainer and whole training class more than anything because they took 15 minutes to love on him and make him comfortable. If your dog is even the tiniest bit fearful don't waste your time here, they will not try to make them feel comfortable. Try Academy Kennel they are much more experienced and legitimate. read more

I'm very glad to have a place near my home that I can drop my dogs off, knowing that they will be happily entertained, on the days that I feel like I might not have enough time during the day to walk or exercise them like what I aim to do for my dogs. I adopted 2 dogs (one medium size and one large size) that enjoy meeting other dogs. Both my dogs are pretty active and high energy dogs...so I personally try to walk them outdoors at least a total of 2 hours a day, be it a walk around a neighborhood for a hike/nature walk around some space (I recently tried to avoid dog parks...partly because it's stressful enough to make sure your dogs don't get into a fight..but moreso..some owners are just... downright rude/disrespectful). At Caring Paws, they actually offer both boarding and daycare. For me, I use Caring Paws for daycare as I already have a place I like to board them overnight should that need arise. I love that Caring Paws open early and close late...so you can be more flexible with drop off and pickup times. They also have a large space with both outdoor and indoor area..so I at least feel there's something that's good for my dogs to choose how they want to spend time with their pup friends. My first day leaving my pups at daycare. I also feel it's a great way to get my dogs to socialize more..and simply be stimulated physically and mentally in a different way via doggie daycare. I could tell they enjoyed their time there and came back exhausted (a tired dog is a happy dog!). Given all the things about this daycare, I will likely continue to use this daycare once or twice a week to supplement my time with them the rest of the week. P.S. I like they they offer a 2 hr trial to assess whether your dog would be a good fit before attending daycare as well. read more

As a travel sonographer (ultrasound lol), finding a happy and safe place for my little corgi to enjoy his day while I'm at work is important to me. Caring Paws welcomed Fergus into their pack and took amazing care of him during my long 10 hour shifts. He never hesitated to go in each morning, got to "play ball" during the day and was always happy when I picked him up. I would recommend them 100% ++!! read more

Caring Paws Doggie Day Care - Fergus doing his favorite thing!! - Pet Sitting Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I took my dog, George there. He has separation anxiety, and hated going. I don't fault them for that. But he hated it. When they required the flu vaccine for him, I declined. I had prepaid for part and full time days. I have spent two months trying to get that refunded. I have been told, "I'll check on that". Or "the check is in the mail". Last was "I'll look into that". That was over 2 weeks ago and nothing since then. Whatever you do, do not prepay. If something happens, you will not get your money back. Saving a few bucks on the package is definitely not worth it. Plus, for what it's worth, we found a different daycare, and he loves it. So.... read more

Nice place. Nice people. Takes good care of the dog when we can't. Fair prices and can get a decent discount by buying day passes in bulk. My dog is always tired and happy when she comes back from Caring Paws read more

Had an awesome experience with Caring Paws and staff while we were in Albuquerque. Our dog Beau has lymphoma and cannot take his regular vaccinations during chemotherapy so leaving him at his usual place was a no-go this trip. This is tough, because he is super healthy and wants to play after a long car trip! Caring Paws took our letter from his vet into consideration and with his other paperwork in order, he was able to attend daycare and play with some of the other dogs a bit. The staff kept a close watch on him and he had a wonderful visit. We had such a great experience we brought him back for a few hours the next day too. Thank you so much for giving our guy some fun during our trip- it means even more when every day is precious. read more

Caring Paws Doggie Day Care - The Homs: Tom, Beau and Rachel - Pet Sitting Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

We made an appointment for last thanksgiving and confirmed it with the attendant on the phone the morning of the appointment. Before heading to the plane, we dropped him off and were informed that we DID NOT have an appointment. What?! They kindly found a metal crate to keep the dog in. We went back - this time, made the the appointment and confirmed. The person that picked up the phone acted like I was hassling him to actually "confirm" that we were on the schedule. Good grief! For the cost - I'd rather find a pet sitter. Good place to keep your dogs, but terrible customer service. read more

I have a border collie / aussie cattle dog mix that is very intelligent and equally active. While I was working full-time I found that leaving her at home was becoming a problem as she grew bored and destructive. While I was hesitant to leave my fur baby in the care of some one else I knew I had to do something and taking her here was a perfect solution for us. She got the exercise, mental stimulation, and social interaction (both human and dog) that she needed. She would come home very excited but after an hour she was easier to settle and was much easier to train. At the time, this place was the only place I could find with a convenient location and convenient hours during the work week.(7am-7pm) For those who may still wonder if they should or should not try daycare, Caring Paws offers a two-hour free trial so you and your dog can get a feel for how the process works. Their pricing for daycare and boarding is very straight-forward (with 10 day packages being the best deal ~$180). The few times I have had issues with billing, paperwork or other miscellaneous things, I've always had an easy time of sorting it out with the friendly employees here. I would keep in mind that taking your dog to any daycare is similar to taking them to a dog park; the dogs will run, play, be crazy, wrestle and so on. So there might be the occasional bump or scratch but while I took my dog here nothing serious ever happened. (Which is more than I can say for several instances at the dog park!) Overall, I really appreciate the services this places offers, the friendly staff who always remembers my dog and I, and the ease of the entire process. read more

Thank you to Caring Paws Doggie Day Care for making my time away stress free. My babies were so happy and tired when we picked them up. I am thankful for all of your staff,that was not bothered by my calling every day, they made me feel at ease. I love this place! read more

We are from out of town and had business to conduct in Albuquerque. I planned in advance and made an appointment two weeks out. When we arrived, we were not scheduled. Immediately had to look for another location and fortunately another doggie daycare had an opening. read more

Don't use Caring Paws Doggy Daycare. I would never trust my dog to Caring Paws Doggie Daycare. He was there yesterday, 6/13, when he was bitten twice by another dog. They have both large and small dog areas, but put my 9 pound dog in with the large dogs, including one they barely knew, who bit him. He was not taken to the vet, which should have been done to protect him from infection. AVOID THIS PLACE AT ALL COSTS IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR DOG! I don't like to bad mouth businesses, but I am very upset with this place and how they cared for my dog and want to warn others. read more

Thank you Caring Paws for making my puppy tired and making me a happy owner! We just started taking our labradoodle puppy to Caring Paws and they are amazing. My boyfriend and I both work full-time jobs and just couldn't leave our puppy at home all day. We found Caring Paws and were impressed with their facilities, care, flexibility and pricing. You can't beat $13.50 for 6 hours of puppy playtime! They also don't require you to make any appointments to drop off and pick up your dog. I highly recommend to anyone looking for a place to take your furry friend while you are at work. read more

I have a seven month old Pit/ Boxer rescue puppy that I adopted a few months ago. He's the snuggliest and friendliest little baby that I've ever met. I've boarded him at Beck 'n Call & Doggie Den (both wonderful places) - staff there loved him & said he was a "staff favorite". I have been incredibly busy at work lately & was looking for a day care close by to allow me to work late and have him taken care of during the day. Caring Paws had a convenient location, so I called them to make arrangements. When I told them he was a Pit-mix, they responded that they had a strict no-Pit policy & he couldn't come there because of his breed. Prejudice against Pit Bulls stem from a lack of education about them and it's disgusting that this company is so closed minded & discriminatory. Ignorance is not a valid reason to treat a particular breed poorly. read more

They are AMAZING-- I took my VERY vocal and anxious corgi there and they have helped him to reduce his barking with social activity with their counselors as well as other dogs!!! They play with him and interact with him and even send me pictures to reassure me of how happy he is! They've truly gone above and beyond to comfort my dog as well as myself in becoming a member of their doggy daycare! I love them and Captain loves them even more!!! We will be continuing service with them as long as we can before we move(military life!) he has changed so much at home( ie: weighing less, eating less, barking less, exhausted from playing all day and just even more a happy boy now from being with friends all day!) he loves Caring paws and so do we! read more

Joshua, it says upfront on their website that they have breed restrictions. It's an insurance issue, not a 'dog racists' issue. Do you really think someone who put all their time, energy, and money into a dog daycare hates dogs? I have been taking my dog to Caring Paws five days a week for almost a year now. They have the best hours (7am to 8pm) and the best rates ($18 a day if you buy a ten day package). They will even feed your dog their food for no extra cost, which saves me at least fifty dollars a month on dog food. They only use Taste of the Wild, but you are welcome to bring your own food instead. I have also boarded my dog at Caring Paws. At night they have back rooms where your dog sleeps (I bring along a blanket and a stuffed Kong) and during the day they play with other dogs at daycare for no additional cost. I've never had any issues- the staff are friendly, the dogs are friendly, and the daycare is clean. Caring Paws is great! read more

I highly recommend Caring Paws. The staff seems like they like dogs and they have been really nice in every interaction I've had as well. My two dogs, one a corgi mix and the other a German Shepard mix puppy, are always excited when we drive up to daycare and always worn out when I pick them up. Both of my pups aren't fans of the dog door to enter the main dog area but the employees have been kind enough to walk them the back way instead. I've now used Caring Paws for boarding as well, the pups look well feed and loved so I have nothing but praise for this place. The cost is competitive and totally worth it. read more

Staff is very kind to both people and pets. They offer a free two-hour trial to ensure a dog is a good match. They screen thoroughly, so you should feel very comfortable leaving your dog there. Big and little dogs are mixed together, and everyone seems happy and playful. read more

Our dog loves Caring Paws Doggie Daycare. She is so excited when she hears we're going and always runs eagerly to get inside. She comes home happy and exhausted. The staff greet her affectionately. They keep a close eye on how the dogs are getting along and quickly intervene in any small dustups. We buy the 10 day packs and love having a place for our pup when our days are longer than usual. read more

Our dogs love it here. They always come back exhausted from all the fun they've had. The staff seem caring and professional. I wish we'd found this place earlier. read more

I have been taking my dog here for some time. Last week I picked him up and within hours he had explosive diarrhea. Upon seeing our Vet, she asked if I would contact the day care and see if any other dogs were experiencing these same symptoms. I learned that there were two other dogs in the facility were, neither were kept from the general population, nor was I informed that there may be an issue. I left several messages for Daniel, the owner, to call me but my requests went unanswered. I finally tracked down his number to discuss my obvious concerns that two ill dogs were allowed in general population and no attempt was made to isolate them; information provided by the staff and confirmed by management. The owner's response to me was that "the one dog has medical issues and the owner would lose his job if he couldn't drop his dog off... and that dogs get diarrhea all the time." This is a case of a contagious bacterial infection that most certainly could have been avoided and contained, but wasn't. It became very clear to me that they had very little concern for the well being of the dogs that are trusted into their care. read more

We moved to ABQ about a year ago. My wife and I have busy schedules requiring early mornings at times. We were looking for a doggy day care for our 5 year old (4 year old at the time) 70lbs black and tan coonhound Sawyer. We used both Camp Bow Wow and Caring Paws. We thought Camp Bow Wow was very good but our guy is a decent sized dog and loves to romp, play, wrestle and chase. We felt as though when we watched the monitors at Camp Bow Wow he didn't have as much room as he would like to run around. (As an aside Camp Bow Wow did a very good job over all and this is just our dog and his personality.Caring Paws does not have a video camera.) When he went to Caring Paws he really loved it. It was very similar to the doggy day care we took him to where we lived in Illinois. They have a large covered out door area and an an expansive indoor area. Dogs of all sizes are allowed to roam and romp. Sawyer is always very happy to go and tired when he leaves. I think Caring Paws is the right environment if you have a dog that likes playing with other dogs and wants to run around a lot. The staff is always pretty consistent. They use a number of college age kids who are very friendly and always play and monitor the dogs. I highly recommend Caring Paws to anyone who asks. read more

We are so happy with the care and attention that our dog receives at Caring Paws! She bounds in to play in the morning and is tuckered out at the end of the day. We also appreciate the courteous staff who knew not only our dog's name but ours as well by our second visit! The facility is clean and spacious and the rates are a good value. The owners and staff clearly love what they do. read more