I have a reactive rescue pitbull. He's the love of my life. If you have a pitbull, or a rescue, or a reactive dog... or a combination, then you understand the desire to protect my animal that I have as his owner and momma. I don't trust anyone else with my dog, other than lucky paws. They didn't blink an eye when I mentioned he is reactive to other dogs and I know that when he's boarded here, he's safe and happy. He genuinely loves his visits and I know the staff love him back. It's the best feeling being able to go on a trip and know your puppy is safe and happy. I'm forever thankful for the staff here and the service and care they provide. I'd give them 100 stars if I could. read more

Is Lucky Paws still open? My 2 dogs have been a customer for years, day Care, Grooming, overnight stays and training...and can't get them to respond to my overnight stay requests. read more

The staff are huge snobs and act as if you are bringing your pet to the Beverlyhills Ritz . They are not worth your money .

Where do I start??? Lucky Paws has to be the best dog facility in all of PA! My NSDTR caught Giardia at a local dog park it's expensive to test for and expensive to medicate so when I saw that they request a clear test it really caught my attention. They are the only facility that offers a swimming pool and a great yard to run free with other dogs. The staff is wonderful, truly care about the dogs, plus they are very friendly. Great offering of classes for your pup. They offer 1/2 day care so if your schedule is super busy you can drop your fur baby off for a play date and you won't feel so guilty! Plus they offer all services for your pup. They are GREAT so don't hesitate taking your pup there, you won't be disappointed! read more

I recently visited Lucky pause pet resort with my 10 month old golden retriever for their outdoor pool and play area. We had an amazing time and Luna loved playing in the dog pool. It was her first time swimming in a pool and it was great as she could walk in and explore the pool without having to be in the deep end right away. We had an hour time frame so there weren't too many dogs there within her hour which was nice for an uncrowded experience. We can't wait to go back to the pool later later this summer! read more

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I would like to thank lucky paws for extending the indoor fence in the daycare area. My dog loves going to lucky paws even more now. She loves the pool, inside play area and has also boarded in the pet hotel. Staff is wonderful and truly cares about your dog. Excellent communication from them whenever you have a question or are boarding your dog. I would definitely recommend Lucky Paws to anyone!!! read more

My dogs absolutely love going to daycare and the dog park here! Each day they arrive they rush to the door excited to play with their friends! They have indoor and outdoor facilities and thenout door dog park is large with a nice soggy pool my boys love! The staff has always been nice to me and my babies and I find them to be very thorough. I am glad they check vet records, I don't need my dogs coming home sick, so I appreciate them being sticklers on this. Daycare is 270$ for 10 visits for all day. And the dog park is 10$ and you can stay as long as you like. My boys will continue to come here and have a blast doing so! Thanks for taking good care of them when I'm working! read more

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I took my puppy swimming for her first birthday yesterday. We both had the best time. The staff was welcoming and helpful. Grace loved the pool so much! My heart was full of happiness watching my girl having the best day ever. Thank you so much! read more

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Woooow!!! This is the very best dog park in the pgh area! Not only do they have a pool but they also offer a safe and fun place for pups to run and play. The staff is so friendly and helpful. Be sure to have all your shots and fecal tests up to date, they are very strict about that (thankfully, for the safety of our fur babies, I love that about this place) I'm excited about the indoor park for the winter! If you love your pupper, you're gonna love this place!!! read more

Absolutely a must! Ask for Paige in grooming! She is wonderful and our dog Maybell loved her!!

We recently visits Lucky Paws Dog Park and had a great time. It's great taking my dogs to a facility that requires up-to-date vet reports, requires a reservation and monitors the activities of the pups. I don't mind paying the fee knowing we will be at a safe and clean place. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and can take care of any issues that arise. We also love the pool for the dogs and they come home happy and exhausted. read more

The owner has recently contacted me and was very kind and understanding. Although I didn't receive a full refund for the associated fees that I had incurred, she did reimburse me for half. She also apologized that I had a bad experience and gave me her cell phone number should I need to contact her. read more

Lucky paws has been a staple for us since our pups were puppies. They have a great pool in the summer and play yard, grooming is excellent, and the kennels are really amazing. Most importantly, they've always treated our dogs like their own and we've always felt like we can consider them family. They have always bent over backwards to go the extra mile to make sure our dogs felt special. I would never stray from them and highly recommend!! read more

Giving one star because they wasted so much of my time. Simple as that. Yelp makes you type long reviews for one star so I just want to tell everybody reading this to have a good day. read more

Let me start this by sharing that my dog is the center of my universe! He is a 2.5 year old golden retriever and requires a great deal of attention and exercise! On days that I have evening things, I always trust Lucky Paws and their staff with my baby for daycare services during the day! They do an incredible job of taking care of him during doggie daycare. They always let me know when I need to get new records from the vet ahead of time, and my pup is always so excited to go! They offer training classes, grooming services, and boarding at this facility as well! We did some training classes when he was a pup there and also had him groomed there twice. They do a great job! read more

I have yet to respond on here as it is time consuming, but my experience with this company was poor. They don't answer the PHONES except in the evening. WTH? I left some papers there and needed them to save for me. I really hated that they didn't document our pets vaccinations and fecal records. I had to bring them EACH and every time. Phew! one time my papers got lost in the car and i didn't have them for my vet. Not only that the girls working the front desk are useless. Ive seen the owners trying to pump up business at local events with free giveaways. Well, this won't work if you suck at business 101 and have no customer service skills. I should have commented earlier. A big problem in the large play area is slippery floors. I know of one lawsuit over a woman falling in the dog day care area. Then I saw another young women fall trying to catch up with her dog. The floors are a hazard..........I hear a lot through word of mouth because I also have a dog business. This place is not convenient, their driveway is narrow and dangerous and sadly no thought was put into floor material and is dangerous for both dog and owner. The owners just don't care!!!! they want money, but don't want to work for it. Summer of 2013 was my final visit. I found better facilities read more

Excellent, caring staff. I take my puppy to daycare 2 to 3-days per week. They are like a second family! She gets excited every time we pull into their parking lot. I even get a report card to let me know who she played with and what toys she favored. In the hot summer months, I know she will be playing in the zero-grade entry pool most of the day! Did I mention they have nap time for the dogs? You've got to check this place out; they totally take the guilt out of leaving your dog for a day or a weekend! read more

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I cannot say enough wonderful things about Lucky Paws and the staff! My pup is always cared for with respect and love. This place is a business and must have rules and regulations. If I wanted to pay less, I would have a sitter come to my home. When my husband and I travel, we have no reservation of leaving our girl with these folks. They make sure she eats, has exercise and lots of cuddles. Michelle is a wonderful groomer who does her nail grinds perfectly every two weeks. I recommend this business to all my friends. They are family to me and I respect their business ethics. read more

Lucky Paws always takes the best care of my pups! We have 3 dogs, all of which receive grooming services from Lucky Paws. Michele is so patient and understanding with our shy pup. I'm am a nervous pet owner and they always answer all of my questions, address my concerns, and never make me feel like I am being ridiculous. I am not one to leave reviews and I am very critical when it comes to businesses that provide services for my pets. Given that, if you are looking for personalized, professional service Lucky Paws is the place to go! read more

I have been taking my dogs here for several years now for daycare and even switched my boarding to here as well even though it's a longer drive. The facility is ultra clean, the staff is diligent about ensuring vaccinations up to date (another daycare/boarding place I took my dogs they came home sick more than once) & I have always found the owners & staff extremely caring, compassionate and professional. I see on a previous post someone from out of town made a critical comment about their rules but it's for the safety of the other dogs and having that many animals in one place there needs to be rules. I appreciate those. I love the fact that the dogs are exercised all day and not in a crate. They are closely supervised, socialized with other dogs, loved on, etc. I can't say enough about Gretchen, the owner, and her fantastic staff. They have always gone above and beyond with my dogs and I've witnessed them do the same for others. If you want a professional, clean, plenty to do (inside and out- the pool is fantastic and nothing else like it out there), fun place where you will have piece of mind your pets are well taken care of while you're not with them then look no further....Lucky Paws is the place to go for sure!! PS..there are always fun holiday celebrations/parties for the pets and their humans and plenty of pictures posted on FB that show the fun the dogs are having, how their birthday is celebrated & their before and after grooming. Awesome!! read more

Lucky Paws Pet Resort - Unbeknownst to me Lucy had a birthday party with the daycare staff and her K9 friends. Thank you Lucky Paws!! - Pet Training Near Me - Freedom, Pennsylvania

Do NOT take your dog here. About two weeks ago I dropped my dog off at daycare for a few hours to play. A few hours later I received a call from my friend telling me that when she went to pick up her dog she saw that my dog was noticeably limping. I rushed to Lucky Paws, and upon arrival saw that he could barely walk. When I asked the staff what happened they couldn't give me a straight answer. When I asked why they didn't call me right away, they told me they didn't want to upset me so they used their own "judgment call" and "assumed" he was okay. I was outraged, how could an entire staff not realize something was seriously wrong and not have the decency and common sense to call the owner?! I had to find out that my dog was injured from a friend. The staff didn't even have the curtesy to notify me when it happened. The next day I took him to my veterinarian and after a couple X-rays it was confirmed that my dog had a fractured paw. I understand that accidents happen, and I've tried to be understanding, but the way they handled this was beyond unprofessional and just plain cruel! What really upsets me the most is the fact that they allowed him to run on a fractured paw for hours. I will never know what truly happened to him that day but I know one thing is for sure, my dog will NEVER go back to this daycare. If you love your dog and you are looking for a safe and humane doggie daycare in the area I would advise you to take your dog anywhere but here! read more

A couple bad experiences there with taking my lab there. I took her to the pool and a large mastiff kept jumping her. The mastiff was not neutered. My dog was intimidated with this leave dog and was quite uneasy. The next visit was at the day care. She was there an hour when they called me up and said an older terrier mix bit her just missing her eye and to come and get her. They even remarked that my dog just walked past this dog and it just bit her. I haven't been back! read more

Disappointed. When dropping off our dog we were greeted with unhappy faces. I had my daughter with me at drop off because she obviously loves her dog and wanted to make sure he was going to be ok. The lady at the front desk was very nice to my daughter letting her know she would update us frequently and reassured my daughter she would send plenty of pictures of our dog. With that said I received zero pictures of our dog and I had to ask twice for updates. My dog stayed for 11 days and my daughter asked me every day for an update. Don't say you're going to do something if you're not going to do it. Also my dog unfortunately could only use the daycare for the last portion of his stay due to kennel cough in their facility. We got a very vague report on it at pick up, that I had to ask for. We have no clue how he ate or if he kept his schedule with his BM. We arrived home a whole two days early due to something that was out of our control and I called to pick him up two days early. The lady on the phone was very snarky and said I would still be charged for those two days that my dog would not be utilizing. It's such a shame that you pay all that money and you have no clue how your dog did and the communication of the staff is so poor. Needless to say we will not be returning. read more

I have seen quite a noticeable improvement in so many areas since the new owners arrived. Megan, their experienced and quality groomer is outstanding. If you need a groomer = do not hesitate calling on Megan. You will be impressed The outside play area is great. Only negative is the prior owner raised the fee to $175 a year for the pool and many can not afford the steep charge or go often enough to justify it. Previously it was a hundred dollars less and was a busy place!! If you have not tried Lucky Paws recently, I encourage you to visit and meet the new owners and staff - It is a friendly place for you and your pets. When we call there, they usually answer --- if not, a quick return call is made to us. They have a busy office, so we realize they are not sitting by a phone.. Yes, we were lucky to have Lucky Paws close to our home!! read more

Our dog was mauled by a pit bull during supervised play at Lucky Paws. The staff had observed the pit bull behaving oddly the previous day and decided to bring it to "play" with our dog. They thought our our dog was passive and would not provoke the other dog. Although both dogs were on a leash, the staff person did not control the pit bull which immediately grabbed our dog by the neck resulting in deep puncture wounds. The staff had to throw cold water on the pit bull to get it to release. Although the Lucky Paws staff took our dog for medical care and tried to nurse our dog back to health, by the time we returned from vacation the wound was infected and our dog was a shell of the animal we had left. We took our dog to a vet and after two days in the animal hospital, there was nothing more that the vet could do as our dog was in acute kidney failure. We had to make the painful choice to put our dog down. Our dog did have a pre existing medical condition and Lucky Paws claimed that our dog would have died anyway and that the death of the dog within a week of the mauling was purely coincidental. Really? We did ask Lucky Paws to reimburse us for the $1400 in vet bills and post mortem services that we incurred. Rather than do the right thing, Lucky Paws decided to disclaim responsibility. We ended up taking them to court. Lucky Paws brought a lawyer and we did not. Probably our mistake. Their lawyer immediately caste us a amateurs in front of the judge by condescendingly offering his assistance to explain anything about the court proceedings we did not understand. That was a pretty smart strategy. The Lucky Paws attorney pressed his advantage by chastising us for not bringing in "expert testimony" to prove that the dog bite had caused our dogs death. Of course, we could not prove that and that was not the cause of action. Our cause of action was breach of duty and negligence. The owner of Lucky Paws testified to their sterling reputation and highly trained staff. Their lawyer also pointed out that we had not disclosed our dogs kidney issues (the dog had been given medication that was inappropriate for her condition after the incident). When I asked the owner about the special food that we had brought with us (Hills Science Diet KD) she told us that she did not know anything about dog food. How convenient that their expert knowledge does not extend to the food that they feed the dogs or she might have known that the "KD" stands for Kidney Disease. We still thought we had a pretty good case, but the judge inexplicably ruled in their favor. We were given know explanation as the ruling came in the mail several days later. In a way it is probably for the best. If the Lucky Paws and their lawyer had decided to settle with us, we may have had to sign a non disclosure and I would not be able to tell our story. If this review helps save another pet owner from the pain of our experience and loss of their beloved pet, then the money that it cost us is well worth it. read more

This place was pretty lame. We were visiting the area from out of town and found it on BringFido.com. The website made it look really cool, like there's a ton to do. The outdoors portion was pretty much just the pool (which was nice), a wooden platform/ramp, and a tunnel through a little mountain thing. The indoor part had a little Fisher Price jungle gym, but that was it. The worst part of this experience was the staff. I echo one of the other reviews here that they're total weirdos about their rules, rules, rules. Like bootcamp. The receptionist was cold and off putting, and when we left, downright rude. My husband accidentally used a restricted door, and she chewed him out in front of other guests. "It's your first time, so I'll let you go this time." Gee thanks! Like I'm paying $10 to use you crap facility again anyway. read more

I really like this dog part for my frenchie, who can't be outdoors in the heat without water. While I agree that the owners and staff can be sticklers about the rules, they are not always consistent - and in a professional setting, that is unacceptable. Here's an example: I took my dog there about two weeks ago and just brought the puppy sheet that the vet filled out with his vaccinations. The first time, it was not problem. The girl at the front desk barely glanced at it and waved us through. Then, I tried to go this weekend, using the same sheet. Apparently the vet I go to didn't update it last time he got his shots - and the girl WOULD NOT let us in, even when I offered to send her photos of his vaccination records when I returned home. I drove 45 minutes to go to this dog park, and the fact that they weren't wiling to be flexible with me was VERY off-putting. Not to mention, the girl working the front desk was not very friendly. I would not own such a high maintenance breed and not be a responsible dog owner and vaccinate my dog! And it's even more frustrating that they didn't enforce the rules the first time, but did the second time. I think they need to have a better system for keeping records of dogs' vaccination records - it's crazy to have to bring paperwork every time. read more

We take our dog to their dog park and it is fantastic! The large pool is safe (beach entry) and fun. The park is clean and the staff is friendly. We like that all dogs must have vet vaccination records on file - much safer that taking her to just any park where she could encounter viruses. Beautiful property and highly recommended! read more

One visit to see what the place and owners are like. We travel out of town and are looking for a place to leave a cat and a dog for a few days. While there are some feature of the place physically that could be interesting for pets, I realized that we are not anxious to put our pets into this form of group setting. No harm no foul for the establishment but just this pet manager's bias. read more

As soon as we turn off of Lovi Road and drive up the steep hill to the Lucky Paws parking lot, our 10 month old goldendoodle starts wiggling in excitement, because she knows exactly where she is! We started bringing our high-energy pup to daycare at Lucky Paws in November 2013, and we have truly had a great experience. The facility is beautiful and extremely clean. The staff are cordial, respond quickly to emails, and their love for dogs is obvious. They start talking to our doodle as soon as we walk in. Then, when I come to pick her up, I often peek in the window from the parking lot to see our puppy playing with or being petted by a staff member. I truly feel like you get your money's worth at LP daycare - the dogs are supervised and entertained all day long. Sometimes they even send her home with a "report card" to tell you exactly how she did that day and what puppy friends she played with! It's great!! I noticed that some reviewers took issue to all of the "rules" at Lucky Paws; however, wouldn't you rather have peace of mind that your dog is safe, is surrounded only by other dogs that have their shots, and is being well cared for than to not have any rules? Also, although I was initially a little frustrated at how hard it was to get ahold of Lucky Paws staff on the phone, I have since discovered that they often don't answer right away because they are busy supervising and playing with the dogs. They do respond quickly when you leave them a voicemail, or they are also very responsive via email! Overall, I can't say enough good things about Lucky Paws. We met the new owner, Gretchen, at the Valentine's party for pups last weekend, and it made me feel even better about our beloved puppy spending her days at Lucky Paws. Gretchen was extremely friendly, led a game of musical chairs for the dogs (haha!), and took the time to get to know all of the dog parents. It was clear that she already knew all of the dogs, including ours, as she greeted them by name with a pet! I highly recommend Lucky Paws daycare to other "crazy dog parents" who love their fur babies to the moon and back! read more

Wonderful staff and super facilities! They take care of our dog with the same love and attention she would have at home. The daycare is wonderful in all weather conditions. In summer the pool is open and the pups run free with smiles! In the winter they have a large indoor building where staff play all kinds of games with them! The facilities are very clean! I've seen them mop the floors with disinfectant wash and it's wonderfully fresh and clean! I would recommend the hotel and daycare at Lucky Paws to anyone! read more

My dog attends daycare once a week and he absolutely loves it! He comes home tired and happy. Very clean facility, friendly staff and amazing indoor and outdoor play areas including a swimming pool! Obstacle courses, training sessions, grooming and a kennel are also on the premises. Highly recommend. read more

We love love love Lucky Paws. COOPER attends day care 3 to 4 times a week and all the extra parties throughout the year. We are Lucky to have found this!!! The owners and all staff are compassionate and dedicated to your pet. read more

Compare some of the reviews on here to those reviews posted on Lucky Paws facebook page, and you will get a more complete picture of how regular visitors to Lucky Paws Pet Resort feel about the facility. We have been to nearly every doggie daycare/dog park facility in the North Hills/Wexford/Cranberry area and Lucky Paws is really the best. The staff are all super nice and always quick to answer emails or return phone calls. Yes, they require vaccinations to be up to date and a fecal test clear of parasites every 6 months....and this is for the safety and health of all the dogs who attend Lucky Paws. I have zero complaints about having to comply with these rules. Additionally, the first daycare visit is a free "interview" day, where the staff closely monitors each new dog and makes sure they can interact appropriately in a group, off leash environment. The grounds are wonderful. Huge outdoor park with a great pool, nice sized indoor park for bad weather days. Everything is alway spotlessly clean. Our two dogs have been attending daycare and the dog park (after daycare hours) for over a year. We have never been anything but completely satisfied. The staff also interact with the daycare dogs during the day and take notes on their behavior. We always ask how they did during the day, and it is so nice that they actually have an answer for us. Keep it up Lucky Paws! read more

I've taken my dog to 3 different doggie daycare businesses. This place makes the others look like dog prison. Amazing supervision and dogs are screened for their aptitude / positive socialization skills. If you have an active dog, Lucky Paws has nearly an acre of outdoor space that is very well kept. read more

I've been going to Lucky Paws Resort for 2 years now. My Dog loves it. It is nice to know that all the dogs that go there have their vaccinations and they are all documented. I have never had a problem there. THERE IS A BRAND NEW OWNER OF LUCKY PAWS, SHE IS WONDERFUL AND VERY FRIENDLY. The pool in the summer is awesome. The staff are all friendly and knowledgeable. I have boarded my dog there and also been to training classes. Since I found Lucky Paws Resort I haven't taken my dog anywhere else. read more

I love this place! My dogs come home tired and never stinky like other daycares I have tried. I appreciate the importance they place on pet health records. It is safe and clean always. They have a ratio of dogs per attendant so they always get the attention I pay for. The staff is great. I would definitely recommend! read more

What an incredible place! The facility is spotless and my dog was well taken care of. The care, comfort and well being of the pets is their number one priority! I would highly recommend for boarding or day care. read more

The place is awesome all-around, as is the staff. Our lab goes to daycare a day or 2 a week, we go to the park at times and the pup has been boarded there as well. A-1 service and people. As another reviewer noted, our pup goes nuts as soon as we make the turn and start heading up the driveway! read more

Went there for the first time with our Great Dane Khloe she had an amazing time!!! Love the pool it's the best part! Will for sure be going back!!!! read more