My senior pup of 14 years has not been to overnight doggy daycare for almost 4 years because we moved and he was going to another place in Costa Mesa that he was familiar with and loved; I found Paws Pet Resort near our new home and I am so excited to share that Pepper is loving his new pup friends and his pup care takers; he wags his tail and has a smile from ear to ear. I love that they have cameras where you can login to see how they are doing, we get photos for over night stays and a pup report card! WE are thrilled to have this as our second favorite home. Grateful PUP mama. read more

I've been taking my dogs to Paws since it opened over 21 years ago and was very happy but since it was bought out I'm not liking it too much. The passes now have a 30 day expiration date. I've been going on Sundays and today it was locked with a sign saying they're only open from 12 - 4 on Sundays. No newsletter or email was sent. Nobody told me last Sunday hours would be changed which wouldn'thaving me waste the gas, time, and alter plans. read more

Our Samoyed stays at Paws often and he seems to love it, He plays, gets baths, has friends there and comes home happy. We highly recommend them. read more

Paws Pet Resort - Sam-Wise at gate - Pet Sitting Near Me - San Clemente, California

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LOVE this place! It's a little out of the way for me (work + home) but so worth the extra effort. The team remembered my name and the name of my dog after one visit. ONE VISIT, FOLKS! It feels like a family here and my dog loves it. Highly recommend. read more

I LOVE PAWS. We've been taking our older dog Rascal here since 2020 and our newest little girl Luna for the last few months. As crazy dog people, I cannot overstate how much comfort it brings us to know they are in good hands with a staff full of animal lovers who always checks in with us, sends us adorable pictures and the pups are happy to play here. Special shout out to Eva who goes above and beyond especially now with out newest dog Luna who needs a little extra TLC as she's a recent rescue who is still pretty traumatized from what she went through. I recommend Paws to everyone in south county I talk to for peace of mind and a great local business. read more

I was a fan of Paws Pet Resort until an incident happened today. My dog got too friendly with another dog. So I understood why they took him out of the play area . What I didn't know is that when your dog is taken out...he or she is out for the rest of the day in a small room. He was in this room with no water for 3 hours that I know of by watching their cam and not seeing him. I asked to see where he had been taken and I was amazed...all these little rooms were filled with dogs. Many of which were just barking. I couldn't believe this was going on when one is paying for doggie care and in my case to have my dog socializing with others. Another thing that disturbed me is that when I asked to see where Rusty was, he didn't know which room he was in. So it seemed to me that these dogs are put away and not bothered with until they are picked up. It's interesting that on a sign in the office says something like "these furry babies are like your child". Tell me what parent would put their child into a small room for hours. If you choose to go there make sure you give them your standards and what you won't tolerate. Go and see the whole place during a time when dogs are there. If I had seen and known what I saw today earlier I wouldn't have brought my dog. I'm not going back. read more

Everything! We have nothing but great things to say about Paws! It's like going to grandmas house for your dog. Our dog Ollie boards at Paws if we go out of town, he plays and socializes there and he's in their training program which is awesome! He LOVES to "go to school" ! The staff know his name and make him feel special when he walks in. He's only 14 months old and he's sweet, confident and well behaved thanks to his trainer Randy Bishop and the wonderful team at Paws! read more

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Paws has been a part of our golden girl's life since we became her parents. Lulu went through the training program and loved becoming a good canine citizen. Paws has a great team of friendly and caring people. I have recommended them often, and now my grand pup goes too! Thank you Paws Laurie J. read more

I'm not exactly sure how I haven't written a review for Paws, but here we go -- I've been taking our pack to Janelle, Jessie, Boomer, and the rest of the amazing SC team since we moved to south county in 2019 and I could not recommend them more. My husband and I live in RMV, and although there is another pet boarding spot nearby, we choose to drive down to San Clemente every other Tuesday (for daycare of course) or when we go out of town because we know they'll take great care of our family of 4. Every attendant knows our pets and I am never disappointed with the photos they send when we are away. When Otis stopped eating during one of our trips, Jessie reached out to see if they could offer some sort of treat to entice him to eat and kept us notified when his mood changed. We have even brought our foster dogs here for daycare. I do miss seeing Janelle and Jessie, but Eva and Liz make up for it when they wrangle everyone for me during pick up. I appreciate everything they do and know our group is not always the easiest, but I love that they love our dogs like their own. read more

Left my dog here Ziggy and everyone was so professional from drop off to pick up! Janelle helped me through the whole process! They made Ziggy feel like she was family. Will recommend this place and will be back soon! read more

Love Paws, better yet, my fur baby loves Paws! They are happy to see each other , they treat her like their own!

The staff at Paws Pet Resort are very friendly and take great care of my three pups. I love the nightly treat photos we receive, and I know my dogs are happy to be there when we can't take them with us when we travel. read more

The people are friendly & treat the dogs well. We trust them to care for our two We will definitely use Paws again soon! read more

Paws Pet Resort - Our pups - Pet Sitting Near Me - San Clemente, California

My dogs stay at Paws Pet Resort when our family is out of town or on vacation. PPR is excellent. I find making a reservation easy to do but I recommend calling a few weeks in advance as some holidays get booked up quickly. They will suggest their lake forest location (or vice versa) if they are fully booked. It's nice that they have a back up option but I've never had to go to the lake forest one myself. The receptionists always keep a record of my phone number and know my dogs as they always check for vaccinations and safety of my dogs and the other dogs that will be staying there. I like seeing the windows when I come in to see all the other dogs that are playing there. I've also had my dogs receive baths and they do a good job to make sure they are ready for when I have to pick up my dogs. I will say that two of my three dogs are Pomeranians and their fur can get matted and be difficult bathe but they always come out looking and smelling like stars. They ask to bring preferred dog foods in bags. They have their own bowls so that you don't have to pack them. read more

Paws Pet Resort is a great place to board your fur baby! Our dog has been going there for years and she's always well cared for by the friendly and caring staff! read more

We decided to try out Paws Pet Resort after reading all the positive reviews. Unfortunately, we had a very different experience. Boarded our small dog here for one night, and when I picked him up at noon the next day, I asked the receptionist how often they typically walk the dogs. I was told at minimum morning & evening, but usually 4-5 times a day. Which sounded great, so I thought I would test out the truthfulness of that claim by taking my dog for a walk when we got home. We barely made it out to the street before he had a very large poop. Definitely odd, since he had allegedly been walked once, possibly twice, already. Next, he started having diarrhea throughout the afternoon... and this morning I was greeted by a mess I won't share the details of here. Suffice it to say, that after cleaning poop of walls, doing laundry on a Sunday morning AND having to give our little pup a bath after dropping him off freshly groomed at Paws - we won't be going back. I don't know if it was due to unsanitary boarding conditions (in spite of it being our first visit, I wasn't invited to see his cage/ boarding area. In retrospect I wish I would have asked, but at the time didn't think it important after reading such wonderful reviews) or lack of oversight that allowed him to eat something he shouldn't have -- but either way, our visit ended up being a very unpleasant experience. It's probably fine for dogs w/ a more resilient composition - but if there are "behind-the-scences" inconsistencies or lack of integrity, it will show up in smaller dogs w/ sensitive GI systems and more tender physical make-up. Too bad, as Paws is right down the street from where we live, and it would have been a wonderful option for boarding our little pup now and then. read more

Wonderful place to keep your pup. We have gone here for 5 years and had no bad experiences. Another dog nibbled on our dog (of course, they are dogs. Sensitive people should refrain from dropping dogs off if you are gonna freak out if they get into a tiny little argument- it happens) and we were notified immediately by paws. Great company. Highly recommend. read more

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I just did a 10 min tour and met the employees at the front and I already know I found the best place for my pups to play or stay over night. I toured 4 different ones and this one is tops for sure! The other three competitors I toured had the following issues... Next to the train tracks, (two of these places were on the tracks and my one dogs is afraid of loud noises and it Smelled horrid at the front desk and inside the entry it was really dark, couldn't see the dogs and they did not offer a tour, I had to ask. It was a two story place, dark a ugly and I saw three dogs in a small room that were not happy. It's also ON the freeway. The second place only takes perfectly adjusted dogs or forget it, no special treatment, this same place had employees in the play yards that were clearly not supposed to or allowed to touch or interact with any of the dogs, and in each yard there was only one person in with a very large group of big dogs, seemed like not enough and they had no water hose or anything in case there was a fight, that same place you are NOT allowed to bring any items like beds or blankets, that same place I watched a small dog (Chihuahua) climb the play yard fence and the employee that works the play yard didn't notice, during my tour we had to catch the little guy so he or she didn't fall 5 feet to the ground and get hurt, could have been kinda bad, and two places were ON the freeway so bad air quality and noisey. This place, Paws Pet Resort was clean, colorful, smelled good, had big windows to see the dogs playing, the front desk employees were super kind and helpful and full of info even though I showed up unannounced. They had already found my website sign in sheet from about 20 minutes prior and were already processing my online questions as I walked in. That was on a Saturday afternoon at pick up time at 4:00 pm. They were on top of everything. I was offered a improptu tour and saw ALL the dogs and they said special treatment is normal for some pets and we can brings their beds and blankets and even some toys I believe. They said they can warm the food if I bring special meals as long as I mark who gets what and when. They also have a water area for dogs to play in! Optional of course. The little guest rooms for dogs were roomy, clean and light, very good vibe! They will test my dogs, all three of them, for up to a full day (for free), and see how they feel most comfortable. That way when we are on vacay it has all been figured out already. This is our place! Evi R. read more

Paws Pet Resort - Pet Sitting Near Me - San Clemente, California

I was having Mom guilt dropping off my puppy every day. I have to work, but feeling I should be home w her. But, as I watched her wiggle and wag to get in the door of Paws I started to feel better. As I watched her run in the group, play and potty on the grass area I felt so happy and proud. She is so happy here! This is the best place for anyone's dog who has to work full time. read more

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We absolutely love Paws! They take such amazing care of our dog, he's done the Day Care once a week as well as an Overnight. It's so nice to be able to check in on the cameras and to see him having a blast and getting love from the caring staff. Highly recommend! read more

One of our dogs doesn't do well with other dogs and his sister doesn't do well without her brother. They make sure they get playtime in their own room and offer fetch to keep them active! They also send updated photos of them playing!! We love the love they give our dogs and even though they don't do well around other dogs they welcomed them with open arms! We love this doggy daycare. read more

This is the second time I have requested to have my pet stay at this resort. I have never received a response from either of the requests. Very disappointing. I will not try again. read more

Thank you, Paws Pet Resort, for ALWAYS being an amazing establishment for play and safety for our furry daughter, Lucky! We love bringing her to you for play day - and she of course LOVES coming to you! We especially appreciate your safety measures during this unfortunate time of CODIV-19 and for setting up curbside drop off and pick-ups. It's been a huge blessing knowing we can bring her to you during this lockdown for both her and us with our work & school demands. Air paw hugs Cheers ~ JJ, Riley & Miss Lucky PS - you weren't kidding when you said she will be tired today!! This is her asleep on her evening People Magazine reading read more

Paws Pet Resort - Lucky + Paws Pet Resort + PEOPLE Magazine - Pet Sitting Near Me - San Clemente, California

Paws Pet Resort is a great place to board your 4 legged family members. For last 5 years I have boarded several dogs with them. The staff has taken great care of my dogs. I appreciate everything that they do. Ross M. read more

I'm writing this review on behalf of my mother and myself, as we've both had an amazing experience with Paws Pet Resort (specifically Paws trainer, Seth) in San Clemente with our respective dogs/households. Backstory/Experience with Paws: In 2020, my mother adopted a rescue dog whose previous owners had not properly socialized him as a puppy. As a result, her rescue was highly dog reactive (barking, lunging on leash, socially awkward around other dogs). Prior to finding Seth at Paws Pet Resort, my mother's previous trainer (not through Paws) said an e-collar was the only way the reactive behavior could be corrected (she didn't want to go that route). Fast forward to 2021, and I adopted a dog in my own household -- a male poodle puppy. It soon became imperative my mom's rescue dog overcame his reactivity, so we could enjoy family gatherings together without boarding/separating our dogs. That's when we discovered Seth at Paws Pet Resort in San Clemente. Through weekly individual training sessions at Paws, Seth helped my mom's dog overcome his reactivity, properly socialize him, and gave him confidence and security around other dogs through positive reinforcement. He gave my mother fantastic training tips, and even video recorded each training session so my mother could watch them back. During the last training session, Seth introduced our two dogs to each other. Afterwards, using Seth's tips, we took both dogs home to my mother's house and they got along perfectly; no resource guarding, growling, or any sign of reactivity -- just tail-wagging, sniffing, friendly play, and sleeping! This is all thanks to Seth at Paws Pet Resort. Seth not only helped our dogs get along, he helped bring them together during the holidays. We highly recommend Seth to anyone who needs a compassionate, patient, experienced, personable, and professional trainer for their canine family members. Thank you! read more

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I booked an appointment for my samoyed who had previously been rejected by a reputable groomer in Los Angeles because his matts were so bad. (We went hiking and a bunch of burrs got stuck in his fur and exacerbated all his existing matts.) They were going to shave my samoyed. For those of you unfamiliar with the breed, you are NEVER supposed to shave a samoyed. It can cause numerous health issues for the dog. I decided to get Eli's second opinion and I'm so grateful that I did. Eli may have saved my dog from skin issues and from his fur never growing back the same way. Not all groomers know what to do with Sammy's! I will be driving 60 miles to see Eli so that my dog gets a great grooming experience. read more

Paws Pet Resort - Archie, one day post-groom - Pet Sitting Near Me - San Clemente, California

Great service and they took good care of my little dog. Totally recommend going there!!

I am so thrilled with my dogs grooming experience with Eli yesterday Eli did a fantastic job, my dog Louie loved his time there A big thank you to Sam Dobson for the recommendation Danni at the front desk was delightful, Jess and all the staff I met were lovely Very appreciative Pyrenees/ doodle owner read more

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No bad complaints about Paws. All good things. They are very accommodating to the dogs needs and take very good care of them. My dog never wants to leave and always wants to go back. 10/10 recommend Paws Pet Resort! read more

Paws Pet Resort - Pet Sitting Near Me - San Clemente, California

We take our dog to be boarded at Paws when we go on vacation. They have a friendly /professional staff that always follow the directions we leave for our dog meals and medicine. Our dog enjoys play days there as well. read more

We have been using Paws Pet Resort for years. We have a large English Black Lab. This is our 4th Lab. She stays "many months", overnight at Paws, every year. We trust them. By no way are they what anyone would consider inexpensive, but they are quite good. Better than anywhere else we have looked. To me, and my wife, it's super important that the play rooms where the dogs play most of the day - that the web-cam view in those rooms, show the area where the dogs are playing & on the structures where they hang out. That's really the primary purpose of having the webcams- for the customers... What makes the San Clemente Paws Pet Resort so successful, is the people they hire. There are few of the upper staff that are so wonderful to us and our pet. But, Jesse is simply outstanding. She is incredible with dogs and she naturally loves them. She has an amazing sense of kindness and duty to achieving customer satisfaction. She's also pretty good at setting (or adjusting) the playrooms so customers can see their pets on the webcam :-). Priceless... read more

I started with Paws Pet Resort years ago with my dogs and loved it! Years past and I ended up with a Golden Retriever and so happy to have our 17 month old and she needed some socializing! So couldn't think of a better spot then Paws Pet Resort! Wonderful staff, clean and so dog friendly!! Would recommend who need day care, grooming or boarding please give them a call! read more

I've been coming here for years and the staff has been so consistent and I feel like they have a wonderful bond with my dog. They always have done their best to keep both us and the dogs safe through Covid and all. I don't feel comfortable taking my dog anywhere else, they just wouldn't handle her like paws does. They give me comfort when I drop off my dog and always answer my questions when I call to check up on her when I become a worry wart . Also to mention you can pay for pool time so with the summer coming, it's such a nice treat for them . read more

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Thank you for taking such good care of Kelsey, Sebastian and Winnie. I also appreciate the picture you emailed to me since I was not getting very good reception to see them on the WebCam. You guys are GREAT and I would recommend you to anyone looking to board their dog(s)! read more

Paws Pet Resort - This place is awesome. This is the picture they emailed to me while I was on vacation! 5 stars all the way!!!! - Pet Sitting Near Me - San Clemente, California

The team is always so helpful showing my pup, Lionel, a welcoming hello! They are also great at accommodating pick-ups. It is great to be able to look in throughout the day to see how he is enjoying his time. They also offer great add-on services, such as walks or obstacle training. read more

My dog needs individual care & they are so mindful of his needs. Professional, kind & compassionate team.

This place has mostly great reviews so I wasn't hesitant on boarding my dog here while my husband and I went out of town for 5 days. We called two days in to our trip to check on him and see how he was doing with the other dogs and they told us he was great. All was well until my husband went to pick him up. They informed my husband that our dog was in an altercation with another dog earlier in the day after another dog became aggressive towards him. This was new to us. We received no phone call to inform us of what happened. Our dog came home with a noticeable bite wound on his snout with swelling and multiple scratches on his stomach. They had no explanation for what happened. Since being home today our normally energetic dog has been anti social and skittish around us, even shaking when we speak to him. Safe to say we will not be returning to Paws in the future. Update: we found another puncture wound on his face this morning read more

I picked up my dog and once we got home I noticed there was dried poop all over her behind, on her tail, and her paws. I don't recommend this place. read more

Was welcomed by staff as soon as I brought Ziggy, my miniature pinscher chihuahua puppy mix. The staff gave Ziggy attention right away, which she loved. It also helped with having me stay there to fill out paperwork just so Ziggy was comfortable. As you walk in, it's nice to see all the dogs through the window. I felt like they didn't have to hide anything. I also liked that they took Ziggy's toys/bed with open arms so she could smell her bed and toys for comfort. The staff is super friendly and seemed like they enjoyed working there. I was super comfortable leaving Ziggy there and she had a great time. read more

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we have tried many pet overnight businesses and this is the best one. the owners are personally invested in making sure that every pet and pet owners needs are met. our two dogs are special needs, one blind and one partially blind, and other significant health issues and the dogs are comfortable in the group room, where they have spaces to opt out of play and rest. we have been here many times and the care is consistently excellent. highly recommended read more