If i could give more stars i would give 10. We were in a real pinch and very unsatisfied with previous boarding places. Elise and the staff were great. My dogs came home so tired. I could tell they took care of them so well. If you haven't yet, check out Paw Vivant. read more

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Mika has been going to Elise for years (even before Paw Vivant opened), and we completely trust her with Mika. Mika is naturally very shy and slow to warm up, but Elise was so patient with her from the start that now Mika gets so excited to see her and always has a blast. I also really appreciate the updates throughout the day with photos and videos. It gives me peace of mind. I'll admit, I don't love the location (things like broken glass in the nearby parking lot and what looks like an unoccupied home next door with boarded-up windows), but once you're inside Paw Vivant, it's a completely different story. The space is fully renovated, super clean, and feels safe. You can tell a lot of thought has gone into making it a comfortable environment for the dogs. read more

Elise has been taking care of Nala since 2023 back when she was active on Rover. I'm so happy she has her own dog boarding facility. Nala absolutely loves spending time with Elise and her puppy pals. Elise sends the cutest updates through photos and videos and puts our minds at ease while we're away. She is the most thoughtful and attentive sitter we've had. One time she even cleaned Nala's tartar off her teeth! I was amazed at how she did that lol I 10/10 recommend Paw Vivant/Elise for all your dog daycare and boarding services! read more

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We found a place we can trust to board Shadow, an Australian Shepherd. Elise had been amazing throughout the whole process. First, we scheduled a meet and greet and later scheduled a one-night boarding stay trial. Shadow did well and already didn't want to leave the place! We decided to book 12 days boarding so we could leave for a vacation. One night before we left, Shadow started to limp! We took Shadow to the veterinarian and were given medications for muscle pain. We informed Elise, and she was understanding and followed the instructions for medication, monitored his condition, and limited his physical activity as the veterinarian instructed. Every day while we were on vacation, we received a report card on how Shadow was doing along with pictures, and I could tell how much fun Shadow had when he was there. Shadow will definitely be going back there again soon! Highly recommended for your future furbaby's stay. read more

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My pup started boarding here a few months ago. Elise and her staff have created such a homelike environment at Paw Vivant. Indoor/outside play, couches for the pups and plenty of attention. It is clean and the sleep area has spacious crates for ultimate relaxation. They have overnight staff so pups are never alone. They send daily pupdates with plenty of photos. My pup dashes into the gate when we drop him for boarding. read more

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We've dropped our four-legged kiddo Woodson off at a few boarders and they've done great with him, but walking into Paw Vivant felt like we were walking into a home. You can tell Elise and her family truly love what they do and the dogs they take care of. After a quick daycare stay, we knew this was the place that we'd be bringing Woodson to when we had to leave town. He came back so happy and, most importantly, tired. Plus, getting report cards and photos of him having fun put our hearts and minds at ease. We cannot wait to send him back for some fun and excitement with his pawsome friends. read more

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Elise is amazing!! This is my first time boarding my baby Teddy and I'm super glad I found Paw Vivant. The facility is super clean and Elise really takes good care of all the fur babies. When you drop ur dog off, she makes sure all the questions and needs are met so your doggie can have the best time. I really appreciated that, so from the moment I dropped him off, I knew he was in good hands. I absolutely adored the report cards and photo updates of Teddy, it seemed like he was having a blast! As soon as he got home, he immediately went to bed and knocked tf out as he was so tired from his 4 day stay. It's funny to hear how his personality is like with other dogs he's having sleepovers with LOL read more

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Our family is so grateful to have stumbled upon Elise's boarding services through social media, and we're so excited to see her business grow. Elise takes exceptional care of our anxious big girl. We have a large female Akita and we thought our traveling days were over. However!! Elise changed that by giving our dog what felt like her own vacation. We absolutely love the homey, warm environment Elise provides. We've tried other boarding facilities before, and they were not the vibes. Our dog actually became more skittish after those stays. That has never been the case with Elise and her team. Our girl is skittish and generally does not like people, so the fact that she does her "Shakira shakes" and tail wags when she sees Elise speaks volumes about the level of care and trust Elise has built with her. We can't wait to send her to the new location! We toured it recently, and it's truly the Four Seasons for pups. read more

My husband and I thankfully found Elise on Rover in 2023. At the time, we didn't trust anybody with our fur babies but we inevitably needed somebody to watch them while we went on a vacation. Probably one of the best decisions i've ever made was booking with Elise. We honestly couldn't imagine trusting anyone else with our dogs now. From the very beginning she has been incredibly attentive and communicative. She sends frequent updates (but will minimize the updates per request), photos, and videos so we always know how our pups are doing, which gives us so much peace of mind when we're away. Our dogs absolutely love her, and it's obvious she genuinely cares about them like they're her own. What started as boarding at her home has now grown into a full business, she followed her dream! The space is beautiful and very clean. She has a dog shower station, two rooms with multiple crates, a gated play area, and even a makeshift backyard with turf so the dogs have a safe place to run around and play. Booking is super simple using the Gingr app- and on there she'll update report cards to let us know how they're doing. She always goes the extra mile with little touches too. She sends the dogs home with cute goodie bags that include treats and a Polaroid photo, which we love keeping. She has also bathed and groomed our dogs while they stayed with her. They can be a little sassy during shower and drying but she does amazing! One thing we really appreciate is how thoughtful she is about the dogs' care. She always checks with owners before giving any extra treats, and she has helped administer medication for our dogs when needed. There was even a time when both of our dogs needed extra medical attention and close observation, and she handled everything calmly and responsibly. That level of trust means a lot to us. She's also super accommodating with special requests. After one of our longer vacations, we asked if she could film our dogs' reaction when they saw us again, and she made sure to capture the whole moment. If you're looking for someone who is responsible, communicative, and truly loves the dogs she watches, we can't recommend her enough. Our dogs get the zoomies when we say Elise's name. We thank you so much Elise + brother + mom, Bruno & Bella love you guys! read more

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WE LOVE PAWVIVANT!!! I cannot say enough wonderful things about Pawvivant and Elise. Before finding them, my dogs had not been doing well at other boarding facilities. They would come home completely exhausted, stressed, and even seemed traumatized. I noticed weight loss after stays, and it was heartbreaking. As a small dog owner, it's incredibly hard to find a place where little dogs don't get lost in the shuffle or overwhelmed by larger groups. Pawvivant is completely different. From the moment we connected with Elise, I knew this was special. My dogs were treated like family -- truly. It felt less like a boarding facility and more like they were staying at someone's loving home, surrounded by fun, friendly doggos in a safe and cozy environment. The play space is clean, airy, and welcoming, with music softly playing in the background. It feels calm, happy, and thoughtfully designed. They even threw a birthday party for one of my pups -- decorations, celebration, and SO many adorable photos! Another day included a field trip to a local park. It's clear the dogs aren't just supervised -- they're engaged, loved, and having genuine fun. I received daily report cards along with photos and videos, and Elise was always reachable and in constant contact. The communication alone gave me such peace of mind. My dogs had the BEST time -- and for the first time ever, I'm not anxious about future boarding. That says everything. They offer both boarding and daycare, and I especially recommend Pawvivant to small dog owners who want a place that truly understands little dogs' needs. Elise was even caring for a rabbit during the same week, so if you have a pet that's hard to board, definitely give her a call. Finding Pawvivant has been a complete game changer for us. Five stars isn't enough. read more

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Our goldendoodle, Teddy, has been boarding with Elise since 2024 and it has always been exceptional experiences working with her. We receive frequent updates and photos from Elise and Teddy has never looked happier. Elise is professional, organized, and well educated about dogs. We were so excited to hear that she opened up a facility that still remains in Fremont. Paw Vivant is very clean and has that indoor/outdoor feel so Teddy can get all the fresh air he needs. We are so lucky to have found Elise and look forward to Teddy's future adventures at Paw Vivant. read more

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HAPPINESS We've had such a great experience here. My dog absolutely loves coming--she doesn't even look back when I drop her off, which says everything. It's clear she's excited and comfortable every time. SAFETY I also have complete peace of mind leaving her with Elise. I know Rey is in good hands, getting plenty of care, attention, and stimulation while playing with other dogs. It's such a relief to have a place I trust this much. RELATIONSHIP Elise takes care to document our puppy's time during boarding. It gives me peace of mind and I love getting our "PUPDATES". Elise is an excellent communicator. I've also really enjoyed getting to know Elise - she has been boarding Rey since Rey was a puppy, so I'm very happy that she opened her own facility so that Rey can stay with Elise whenever we travel. Highly recommend! read more

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Elise and her staff did an amazing job to welcome in Lobo, she showed us the facility and shared details about how things are run. The environment is incredibly clean and organized, it definitely gives off a "home away from home" vibe to help the dogs feel more comfortable. My pup came back home happy and content without showing any signs of stress. I also really loved the report cards and the welcome goodie bag! (Treat is not included in the picture, Lobo gobbled it up :) ) read more

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We boarded our energetic little 8 lb yorkie mix at Paw Vivant for a week while we were out of town. It's really hard leaving our fur baby since he's with me all the time. Elise is very kind and gentle with our anxious dog. She texted daily report cards, pictures and videos which we appreciated so much. Our dog got many belly rubs, treats and Elise even took the time to help our dog get used to being around other dogs. We were so happy seeing him playing with other dogs! The facility is cute/modern, very clean and no pet smells like other places we've been to. Thank you so much to Elise and her team for taking great care of our fur baby while we were away! read more

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We have been boarding our Maltese, Musubi, with Elise since 2023, and she is truly the best pet sitter we have ever come across. We tried many sitters on Rover before finding her, and none even come close. Musubi was a pandemic puppy and had pretty bad separation anxiety early on. He was also a little aggressive and anxious around other dogs. Thanks to Elise's patience, care, and experience, he is now a completely different dog. Whenever we pick him up, he is happy, calm, and well adjusted. We were so shocked when she sent us videos of him happily playing with big dogs! He even gets visibly excited when he realizes we are about to drop him off with her, which says everything. Elise goes above and beyond in her care. She sends frequent photo updates and always lets us know how he is doing, whether he is eating well, getting along with other dogs, going on walks, and even how his potty breaks are going. Sometimes she will groom him before we pick up him after a long trip, and he comes back looking and smelling fresh with trimmed nails, a cute haircut, and tear stains gone (a struggle for white dogs). It gives us so much peace of mind when we are away. Her new commercial facility, Paw Vivant, is absolutely beautiful. The space is spotless and thoughtfully designed. It honestly feels like a bed and breakfast for dogs, I almost want to stay there myself. There is a great outdoor turf area for playtime, and the overnight rooms are spacious with air conditioning and security cameras so you know your dog is safe and comfortable. Knowing there will also be overnight staff makes it even more reassuring. I truly cannot recommend Elise and Paw Vivant enough. There is a reason she has so many repeat clients. If you are looking for someone who genuinely loves and understands dogs and treats them like family, this is the place. read more

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We have been boarding our dog Pepper with Elise since 2024. Pepper takes time to warm up to new people and new dogs, but Elise has been so kind and patient with him :) He's always so excited when he sees her. We never have to worry when we board with Elise because she always sends us updates and photos on how he is doing. She is easy to communicate and coordinate with as well. At Paws Vivant, we love how there is an indoor and outdoor section, so the dogs can play both inside and outside! The crates are nice as well and look spacious and comfy. When we booked through the app, we were able to put our pickup/drop off time easily. She also does report cards/updates on Pepper through the app, which is nice to have it all in one place! Highly highly recommend booking with her for any furbaby needs read more

@pawvivant gave my husband and I that peace of mind the moment we dropped of Hobi for pet boarding; knowing she'll be safe and in good hands. The place is so nice and clean and provides a happy, calm, and safe environment for our fur baby while we're on vacation. We got a lot of pictures and videos from Elise that showed how much Hobi had so much fun with the other dogs! She's our only fur baby so seeing her interact and spend time with other dogs is priceless. We already booked Hobi's next stay/vacation. :) We're so glad to have found this place where they give a lot of love and care to all the dogs. Elise is the best!!! We highly recommend this place. read more

We have been coming to Elise/Paw Vivant for the past 3 years. it's pretty hard to find somewhere to board your pets that are both safe and reliable, but luckily we found Paw Vivant. We feel safe when leaving our fur baby with her because she sends frequent updates and takes the time to tailor her care towards your dog's needs. She has been very reliable every time we need boarding for our dog! We can tell our dog always has so much fun and is always super excited to come back! the space and layout of the facility is very clean and well put-together. paw vivant will always be our go-to anytime we need someone to watch our dog! read more

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I inquired about possibly leaving my dog here for boarding. I was planning on a 5 day trip that unfortunately had to be delayed but i was so impressed by the quick assistance that i still wanted to share my positive experience. Elise, was great and so responsive. I will definitely be booking here once i am able to reschedule my trip. read more

Jax enjoyed his stay at Paw Vivant! I was super nervous to find a new sitter since I just moved to the area but Elise really made it easy while I was away with lots of pictures and updates. Super detailed oriented to Jax's specific care needs. Jax will be back soon :) read more

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Back in 2023, we sent our golden retriever puppy, Wally, to Elise. It was our first time working with her. Admittedly, I was a bit nervous. However, she was fantastic -- she sent photos and updates throughout the day, which we appreciated. Wally seemed like he was having a fun time too. What I didn't expect was a farewell treat and she trimmed his grinch feet too. She really went above and beyond my expectations with that! Fast forward to today, we've developed an undeniable trust with Elise and have sent Wally back to her many times. And every single time, he happily runs in and doesn't want to leave. read more

We have taken our Billie to Elise since she was a puppy through Rover. And I can't tell you how lucky I feel to have met Elise. My partner and I are new dog owners and our dog can be handful (she is super energetic and happy), but Elise has always made her feel loved and never complained of her being too much. I have boarded our dog at two different locations, one location she would always try to come with us during drop off, but with Elise, she runs straight in and doesn't look back at us at all! I knew right then how much she is loved under Elise's care. And it makes me feel so safe to bring our dog back there. We get updates and photos pretty often (they're beautiful photos too), which we love seeing while we are on our trip or away. And the one thing I absolutely love is that Billie always smells AMAZING when she is returned to us. We just appreciate Elise and her family so much! Thank you for making our lives easier and thank you for loving Billie!! read more

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Great experience! I loved receiving the photo updates of our dog, Obi. It put me at ease knowing that he was well taken care of. This will always be Obi's home while we're on vacation. read more

Communication is terrible in my opinion. Not sure if they are short staffed or anything but my experience with trying to reach out has been quite miserable! I will take my business elsewhere as this new place doesn't know how to operate! My lovely dog Woofus deserves to be elsewhere read more

I have tried to call Paw Vivant several times to only get no where. No answer, No Voicemail, No text back. I wanted to see what this place offers being that their day camp is $75/day (which is insane in this economy) Since they could not return my calls or texts, I thought maybe driving by to their location I can retrieve my own information. What a risk to do so!!!! I wish I didn't ! I had my 2 year old toddler and 1 year old puppy drive by to only find this location in the slums of Fremont. Very misleading photos, it's a shack in a grimy parking lot, next to a drug house. People outside hanging out look very scary. Nope- my fur baby will NEVER come here, especially overnight. Wish Paw Vivant did better on chosing a location, such a scummy filthy area in Fremont that I didn't even know existed. I wish they answered the phone and saved me the stress of driving through that unsafe neighborhood! No Thanks! read more

Paw Vivant is a true vacation for our dog when we are away from home. He is so well cared for and is excited every time he goes. We get regular updates and photos on how he is doing and the fun he has with his friends. Highly recommend Paw Vivant! read more

Great experience with Paw Vivant! Elise is the best not just with us paw parents but with Chase as well. She is super friendly, professional, and clearly cared a lot about the dogs. The facility was clean and well organized, and we loved getting updates while Chase was there. He came home happy and relaxed, which says everything. We feel very secure leaving Chase with Elise. We'll definitely be back and can't recommend them enough! read more

I HIGHLY recommend Paw Vivant to all my fellow dog owners in the Fremont area. My dog Lexi turned one in Nov 2025 and I had never left her before for more than a few hours and it was always with family. I decided to go on a last minute trip and found Elise and her family on Yelp. Within minutes of inquiring about their services, I got a thorough and warm response and decided to meet Elise later that day to see how my dog reacted to her and vice versa. From the minute we pulled up, it was such a positive experience. The place is cute, clean, and feels like home away from home. Elise spent time showing us around and explained every detail of what we could expect. My dog immediately took to her and I felt good knowing I'd be leaving Lexi is good hands while away. We returned the next morning to drop Lexi off and I had zero worries leaving her. While away, we received tons of pictures showing Lexi cuddling with Elise's mom (I'm calling her Lexi's second Grandma now) and updates on how she was doing. They even took her to the park which I did not expect. She was more than well taken care of and it gave me such peace of mind that I was able to fully focus on my trip. Please check out Paw Vivant for any of your boarding needs. You will not be disappointed. Thank you to Elise and her mom and brother for all that you did for us. We will be coming back for sure!!! read more

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Paw Vivant did a great job taking care of my 11years old puppy. She usually doesn't do well around other dogs but Elise has the knowledge and experience to encourage safe and healthy socialization. They kept me posted about how she was doing throughout the day with messages and photos which kept me relaxed. I was really happy to see my puppy doing well with other dogs! Also, extra points keeping the place nice and tidy! No bad smell, very clean and the customer area is actually quite silent! They probably have really good soundproof for the customer area and not being greeted with dozen of loud barks when I go there to me at least is a plus. (I visited other daycares in Fremont before only to find someone with a greasy T-shirt opening the door and see dogs kept randomly in a smelly dark warehouse! -- but not here). I love Fremont and I'm happy to see a business like this in my city! Definitely will come back! read more

Elise is the best! We just picked our little weenie Soy Sauce today after a long stay with Elise, and she was so communicative throughout his whole stay -- from his demeanor, how well he's eating & playing, and his overall well-being! We have always had trouble leaving Soy Sauce with anybody, but with Elise, we can tell that he feels safe and at home with her and her family, We are already planning our next trip now that we have Elise who we can trust and leave our baby with!! read more