I am forever grateful to this amazing facility, and especially to Mandie. While we were out of town, our Golden Retriever, JoJo, experienced a medical emergency. Because the staff pays such close attention to the dogs in their care, they noticed a problem early on. JoJo had been acting completely normal at drop-off, but a couple days into her stay, they sensed something was wrong and trusted their instincts.They immediately stepped up and took JoJo to the emergency vet. Mandie stayed by JoJo's side when we couldn't, acting as her comfort and protector while we cut our trip short and raced back home. Even after we returned to town and took over, Mandie constantly checked in on JoJo to see how she was doing.The most incredible part is that we didn't even really know Mandie, and we have never met her in person. JoJo had only been there for daycare and boarding a handful of times. For Mandie and the staff to treat JoJo with this level of devotion, love, and urgency is truly extraordinary. They didn't just board our dog; they saved her life and looked after our family during a terrifying time. We will never take JoJo anywhere else! read more

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I hear a new beautiful location is in the works for my fur babies! Sending my mother to the Fort Worth paradise! Thank you for 9 years of caring for the kids :) read more

This facility is Amazing !!! If you want your dog to feel at home , cozy , have friends, have fun , get lots of love and cuddles , and most importantly be safe then this is the place to go ! The employees here are so sweet and caring and detail oriented and pay very special attention to your fur babies . The owner mandie is Awesome ! She will love your fur kid as her own because she has fur babies as well . She cares more about Quality than Quantity so she provides the very best care and love for your fur kid . More importantly your Fur kid will absolutely love it here . With friends , cozy beds and naps , making beautiful adorable arts and crafts , and getting tons of love and cuddles . This is the best there is read more

I was really impressed with the facilities and quality of care at Paw Paws. I have gotten to talk to the owner, and though she may not be a people person, she is absolutely a dog person. She truly cares about animals and takes pride in the services she provides. She is very experienced with geriatric dogs and no detail goes overlooked. They have done a lot of work to provide a safe and happy environment for our best friends. And the pictures she takes are professional quality. I appreciate the rules and requirements she requires at Paw Paws and I trust her with my little Sammy. read more

Ever since I moved to Texas last year I've used Paw Paw's Dog House for my Manchester Terrier's boarding. My dog always has a great time and looks happy when I get picture updates. The staff is always friendly, professional, and enthusiastic. The price is reasonable for the level of service. I wouldn't go anywhere else for my daycare/boarding needs unless they were at capacity. read more

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Taken my dogs here for short term and long term stays. Love their service and care for my dogs. I have one older than ten and one younger dog. They are attentive and work with my needs. I feel.so blessed that I have this business right here in my home town of Mansfield. read more

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It's been too long since my last review, and especially with the difficult year we are all having, gotta give 5 stars to my Maggie's fave place! All my dogs have gone to PawPaw's since Mandie opened over 10 years ago, she and her staff have saved me too many times to count. You will not find a more homey, loving and dog-dedicated place to take your furkid! Dogs are the overriding concern at PawPaw's, they will come home a bit dirty, maybe damp, always tired and always happy and ready to come back. I use daycare twice a week and boarding thruout the year, I never worry about my dog which is a huge help. And they are right on top of masks, gated no contact entry...what are you waiting for?? read more

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My pup love Paw Paw's ! Specially their pool parties :D Augie is always so happy to arrive at Paw Paw's that he jumps out of the car and doesn't even say bye to me!! Just goes right in to play with his lil friends there. Love the place and staff Elena read more

Unprofessional experience. Dogs came back sick and looks like one my pups came back with some scratches on her face. Took them two weeks to get back to normal physically and emotionally. Horrible. Do not recommend read more

Rainey has been going to Paw Paw's for 5 years now. She has boarded as well as attended fairly regular daycare. She absolutely loves it there. When your dog whines loudly pulling in the lot and jumps out and runs right in without looking back, they are doing something right! They do activities with the dogs, have parties, field trips, lots of fun. I have peace of mind knowing that my dog is safe and secure while in the hands of these very caring peeps. Highly recommend this awesome small family owned and operated business. You will not be disappointed, nor will your dogs! read more

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(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. read more

Called simply to get more information on grooming and instantly knew I wouldn't be coming here. The lady who picked up the phone did not greet me, simply said "paw paw house". When I asked about grooming she interrupted me by saying grooming is only offered to the dogs staying there. Surely, there's other ways to approach potential customers without all the unnecessary attitude. read more

My dog loves going here and they treat her so well. However, we like to take weekend trips and the 3-night minimum stay for doggy hotel makes it too expensive when I'm just away for a Saturday. I just use PawPaws for long stays and day care. read more

Highly recommend Paw Paw's in EVERY way!! They care for & love all the dogs as their own For the last 3 years our Doodle has spent about 2 days a week there for doggy daycare. She gets so excited every time we say it's time to go to Paw Paw's!! We have also boarded her there a few times and they have always taken wonderful care of Doodle...even sending us a daily report card and picture. Pawpaws is the best--we know our Doodle is loved, protected and having a blast while there!! read more

Cali girl loves her aunties and all of her fur friends at Paw Paw's Dog House! She loves all the pool pawty's and all the running around with her friends!! She always comes home happy but most important tired!!! At Paw Paw's Dog House they not only treat your fur babies with respect and love , they treat you the same way!!! Thank you for all that you do for our family!!! read more

Paw Paw's Dog House - Cali girl at the pool with her friends from Paw Paw's Dog House! - Pet Boarding Near Me - Mansfield, Texas

Love Paw Paws Dog House. My two corgis look forward to their day and know exactly where they are going when we get in the car. The staff and owners are awesome and take wonderful care of your furrbabies as if they were their own and have huge hearts. read more

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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!! read more

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Our Dog loves visiting Paw Paw's when we are out of town. He eats, plays and sleeps normally while there. It is comforting to know he is well taken care of and happy while there. read more

My pup went to Paw Paw's Dog House a lot when we lived in the area and loved it. Was excited to get in the door. Now that we've moved out of the area, we frequent Mansfield often and Baxter loves revisiting with everyone there. He still can't wait to get inside for all the fun. Absolutely great group of dog loving folks. I drive from Richardson to Mansfield when I need to board Baxter because I trust everyone to take loving care of my guy. read more

Wow, I was so worried when I left town and had to leave my 2 13 yr old dogs over night for the first time ever. I can honestly tell you that this is truly a great place for dogs. I have a very high maintenance dog that needs his own quiet time and isn't super social. He did great and loved his stay. My boys were clean, well fed and happy when I picked them up after 3 days. The staff here is top notch. These women care deeply about dogs and are very experienced with dealing with all doggie personalities. Thank y'all for taking care of my babies so well. We will be back! read more

My fur babies love it at Paw Paw's Dog House. I have to leave them for a minimum of two days are they are not happy when I pick them up. They love playing and doing what dogs do and they staff is wonderful! read more

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My mini schnauzer Zoe loves it here! She gets so excited when she sees the house. Its so good for her to play with other dogs. When I pick her up I order her to have a bath for a small extra fee and the owner also washed all her bedding. The people here are wonderful. Highly recommend. read more

I love this place and trust them to love and care for my fur-kids while I'm out of town! The owner takes home my little 3lb chi and wares out my big 115lb dane and let's my 13yr old weim sleep the day away. I've had complicated more then spoiled rotten fur-kids that Mandy and Tammy have worked hard to get comfortable and get along. They really take the time to get to know the dogs and make sure they are happy. I love them and truly appreciate them taking the worry out of boarding. I never worry about the kids!! Everyone should take their fur-kids to paw paws to be loved by these people! read more

Paw Paw's Dog House - Pet Boarding Near Me - Mansfield, Texas

Literally, fired an employee over the phone because he/she sounded to relaxed. Stopped scheduling an employee because, she/he needed to be there for the birth of her/his grandchild, and had never asked for a day off for the entire year she/he had been there! Lies to customers telling them, there's an employee that comes in overnight! The owner is ALWAYS on vacation! This place is a joke, I wouldn't even trust them watching my tv much less my dogs! read more

I have been using Paw Paws for day care and boarding for several years. The staff is amazing. They treat my kids like they are their own. The facility is beautiful and clean and cage free which is really important to me. My dogs are always excited to go. This is the only facility I trust with my babies. read more

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 1st 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. read more

I have to start by saying this place and the staff is absolutely amazing! Having never boarded my dog before, I was very apprehensive about leaving her behind while out of the country for a week. I love that they they take the time to make all new customers drop their pups off for the day, sort of a trial run. If the visit doesn't work out, you know beforehand and not while you're away. They really spend so much time with animals playing and seem to really love their jobs. If you are looking to board your pup for the first time, you really have to check this place out. No cages, no confinement...it's like all the dogs are on vacation (the way it should be). I am extremely satisfied with Paw Paws and will never go anywhere else! read more

I just took my 8 month old shepherd here and she loved it! She's actually exhausted! Great people, very professional and able to answer any/all concerns or questions. It's what you have always wanted For your dog when you are away! Not in a kennel all day and plenty of play time with other dogs! Highly recommend. read more

Our 2 fur kids, Mitzi and Chloe have always received top notch care at Paw Paw's. It's such a comfort to leave two dogs with very different needs, but used to living together, and have both thrive while in their care. Mitzi is a young terrier mix with lots of energy and a bit of a housetraining problem. Chloe is a senior with allergies and a need for much more peace and less activity. The are always happy to arrive at Paw Paw's for their visit, whether it's for a day or a week.They are equally happy to see us when we pick them up, but never in a stressed way. Whether you are looking for day camp or full service boarding ~ including baths and nail trims available ~ with a truly loving environment, this is the place for you! read more

Paw Paw's is wonderful and our Great Dane always has such a great time! She's always so excited to go!

LOVE IT! My dogs love it and I have huskies. Was looking for a place for them 2-3 times a week and they come home exhausted. It's great!

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. read more

Paw Paw's dog house is the best place to take you four legged child to receive the same treatment and conditions that you have for them in your own house. There aren't the excessive extras to pay such as "person attention" or "15 minute" walks, or that you child will be cooped up in a kennel for 20 hours a day. Mandy treats your child like one of her own, even welcoming them into her own house. You can tell that she truly loves what she does, and specifically loves pets. read more

Paw Paw's is AMAZING! I just boarded my terrier mix there over the holidays and could not be happier with his care there. Mandie really makes you feel comfortable with her cage-free set-up and you can tell immediately how much she loves dogs. I have had my parents and several friends watch my dog for me when I've been out of town, and they've always reported him "sulking" and not wanting to play, having a decreased appetite and seeing a decrease in his playful demeanor. This was not the case at Paw Paw's - Mandie reported that the other dogs would start hiding from my dog because he wanted to play non-stop and they needed a break! She also reported that he LOVED mealtime and had a great appetite the whole time he was there. He came home with a sweet little holiday gift bag complete with a paw ornament "made" by him :o), and a photo of him with a santa hat on. While he was happy to see me, I think he was truly sad to leave Paw Paw's! I will definitely be bringing him back for daycare and will enthusiastically recommend Paw Paw's to anyone who is looking for a great doggie day care or boarding facility. read more

Beware! We are new customers (second day) and left our dog for the day. After trying to call the entire day and leaving messages on their answering machine inquiring about his welfare, we discovered our dog was locked in the house and no one was on the property. When they did return, their reply was "pickup is not for 30 minutes". Certainly we will never do business here again. read more

My family has used Pawpaws for years now and my Maggie has been going since she was just a few months old. She is a very high energy lab and she is always nice and tired by the time she gets home from daycare. We also use pawpaws for brding. I know that my furbaby is in amazing hands!!! read more

I love the new place. The indoor areas are very spacious and the outdoor play spaces are large and safe with the new fencing. I know my dog is safe and well taken care of there. The owner is a true dog lover! read more

If you ever need to leave town and can't take your best friend with you, Paw Paw's is the place to go. Even if you're not leaving town, try out Doggy Day, your pooch will be pooped when you pick them up. Can't say enough about Mandie and staff - If you need a place to board for a few days, but if your like me, you don't want your dog locked up all day, this is the place to be. Open rooms for your dog to roam, play and sleep, it's the only way to go. read more

My co-worker drives by this place on her way to work and suggested I try it after I found out my usual boarding place was full for the holidays. I looked on the website and it said dogs must be brought in by Friday, December 23rd because they were not accepting dogs on Christmas Eve or Christmas. So, I called to check the price. Mandie asked me what type of dog I have (Shih tzu) and when I was going out of town. Told her we were leaving Sunday (Christmas) and she said I could bring our puppy on Saturday morning, 12/24/11, and the fee for the stay would be $180. When I went to pick my puppy up on Monday, 1/2/2012, I was given an invoice for $270!! I told Mandie that she told me on the phone the fee would be $180 but she said, "I don't know how I would have came up with that number. I'm sorry, I GUESS." What she should have done was admit her mistake and honor the price she told me on the phone--THAT would have been good customer service. Needless to say, I paid the $270 but Mandie and Paw Paws have lost our business. We will not go bring our puppy there again nor will we recommend that place to any of our friends. read more