Long overdue review--we're incredibly grateful we found Paws at Play. Melissa, Jonathan, and their team run what feels more like a luxury hotel for dogs than a typical daycare or boarding facility. Unlike other places that require appointments just to tour, they welcomed me immediately when I stopped by. It's clear they have nothing to hide--they take real pride in their space and standards. They're also very thorough about which dogs they accept, ensuring all pets are up to date on vaccinations, have had recent exams, and pass a behavior assessment before joining the group. That level of care really benefits all the dogs. If you board your pet here, you'll receive daily video updates, which is such a thoughtful touch. The facility itself is spotless, and the overall experience sets a benchmark that other boarding services should be measured against. read more

Updating my review after adding a picture of my sweet boy after a nice day of play and care at Paws at Play! I highly recommend them! read more

Paws at Play - This is how my Bo looks after a fun day of play! - Pet Boarding Near Me - Orange, California

I've used Paws at Play a number of time for day care and boarding. I really appreciate that they are selective about the temperament of the dogs they allow into the facility. It definitely makes a big difference as I've taken my dog to other facilities that were not as selective, which leads to a chaotic setting. I don't mind paying a little extra to have that peace of mind. Most importantly, my dog gets super excited when we walk up to the door which says a lot about how the facility is managed. read more

Our two dogs stayed at Paws at Play for three weeks and had a wonderful experience. From the beginning, the staff treated them with so much love and care that we had complete peace of mind knowing they were in great hands. They clearly enjoyed their time there and loved playing with the other dogs. During their stay, they needed a little extra attention for a minor issue that had already come up, and Mellisa went above and beyond to make sure they were comfortable and well cared for. We truly appreciated the level of attentiveness and compassion shown by her and her team. We are incredibly grateful and would absolutely trust them again. Highly recommended. read more

Still loving our experience here. We used them for boarding 3-4 times last year and every time it was perfect. Our pup had an amazing time (puppy camp!) and we didn't have to worry one bit. We got daily updates and videos during the boarding times too! Absolutely amazing peace of mind. We also do regular puppy daycare (approximately 1x a week for us) and that works really well for exercise and socialization. Melissa, Jonathan and the crew here are fantastic. Working on getting our second/new puppy all prepared and ready to be part of the Paws at Play crew. read more

Paws At Play is a very special facility, run by deeply committed owners who love dogs, who appreciate dogs, and who understand dogs. Our dog is always excited to come to Paws at Play. He has special dietary needs, which the owners are aware of and sensitive to. They provide videos and texts during the day to inform us of how our dog's stay is going. They are kind, professional people. We cannot recommend this business enough. Five Star Experience for sure! read more

Once again Melissa snd Jonathan gave Mr. Beasley outstanding care at Paws at Play In Orange. We are so grateful to them for always keeping Mr. Beasley, our ten-year-old mini schnauzer, safe. He has fun and feels at home. Wonderful caring people either way excellent communication. We enjoy the daily videos they send of him playing with pals and regular email updates. Give them a try. Your pet will be in good hands with them and "paws" with the other dogs. They are truly a blessing to pet owners. read more

Paws at Play owners and staff are friendly and professional. The facility is clean and appears to be safe well maintained. I know when my Fur Baby enters the building he is in great hands and will have another amazing visit. So if your pup needs doggie day care, a fun play date, or boarding Paws at Play is my recommendation. read more

My Cav is in doggie daycare twice a week and he just loves going! Everyone there is so loving. I board him there too and I'd never go anywhere else. I know he's really being cared for there! read more

We are so lucky to have found this doggy day care/boarding. Melissa, Jonathan, and all the other lovely people at Paws at Play treat my little boy as one of their own. My dog Obi loves coming here. He initially had some separation anxiety when we first started. Thankfully, the folks here ensured each time he came that he was comfortable and would update me every time I came to pick him up on his progress and behavior. Obi now knows when we're pulling up because his little tail nub starts wagging. I really appreciate how they have a half day option for day care as it makes it very convenient when we expect work being done at our place. Even with half days, Obi comes back home tired, full of love, and satisfied. Overall, I couldn't ask for a better place to care for Obi when I'm away or need a little extra help during the day. The team at Paws at Play goes above and beyond, and it truly shows in how happy and well-cared-for my pup is every time he visits. We're so grateful to have found this gem of a place--thank you for all that you do! read more

It has been over a year that our boys Cooper and Austin have enjoyed going to Paws at Play for weekly play dates, occasional weekends, and extended boarding when we travel. There is no other place that I have seen that compares to Paws at Play. Their clean facilities, and caring owners and staff leave us without a doubt that our boys will be taken care of and loved while in their care. We are thankful to have found them and will continue to leave our boys in their care as needed for their care and our peace of mind. If you are thinking of giving them a try, do not hesitate. Make the call. You won't be disappointed! read more

Loha's Favorite Place - Paws at Play! I can't say enough great things about Paws at Play! From the moment we walked in, the staffs(Melissa and Jonathan)were incredibly welcoming and caring. They truly treat every pup like their own, and it gives me so much peace of mind knowing Loha is in such great hands. Loha absolutely loves coming here! It's like a second home.Every time we pull up, the excitement is real--tail wagging, happy barks, and a sprint to the door. The facility is always clean, safe, full of fun and well-organized, and I always appreciate the updates and photos they share. The staff does an amazing job supervising playgroups, making sure every dog has a fun,safe and loved. Seeing Loha having such a great time with furry friends makes my day. If you're looking for a loving, professional, and reliable daycare for your furry friend, I highly recommend Paws at Play! It's Loha's happy place, and we're so grateful to have found them. read more

Paws at Play - Celebrating Loha's 2nd birthday at Paws at play - Pet Boarding Near Me - Orange, California

I'm so glad to have found Paws at Play! They really have the cleanest facility. They have a solid vetting process and really think about your dog as a dog and not a number. When I came to get a tour, Melissa showed me the whole facility and I was so surprised how clean it was! Then when I took Shiloh to get day care, he doesn't smell at all! Usually he would smell from a day of daycare at another place, but not at Paws at Play! They really take good care of your dog and the staff there are so caring and kind. I love how they have a solid vetting process so not anyone can bring their dog. They also group the dogs with the ones who get along. Thank you so much and we'll continue to take Shiloh there. read more

It's a great place! Top notch service and care for your fur baby! We've been boarding our dog here for at least a year or so when we take vacations and we are always pleased at how well our dog is cared for. You may pay less other places but the cleanliness and care aren't matched. read more

Paws at Play is the best. Jonathan and Melissa and staff take great care of your dog. I have been using this facility for 6 months and I would not know what I would do if they were not there for me and my dog. They are so compassionate about my dog and send updates daily, which we loved getting the videos to see her having fun. If you want top notch care for your dog this is your go to place. read more

Best home away from home! I wont leave her anywhere else. Great owners and staff! Thank you.

Family owned and operated business. They absolutely love every dog that comes to stay with them. Our dog gets so excited to go there for the day. We've used them for over night stays as well and it's such a weight off our shoulders knowing he's in such good hands while we're gone. Can't recommend them enough. read more

We've been taking our little one here since we first got her in October 2024. As a first time dog owner, there was a lot of anxiety as my job also suddenly picked up in the year making me feel guilty admitting that I need help with watching our new edition to the house. Enter Paws at Play. After hearing Jonathan and Melissa's story of why they started the daycare, I couldn't help but book a temperament eval for our nervous pup. Since them I am so glad I did. Seeing videos of our pup alongside several happy other ones playing in the well protected and covered turf brings me reassurance when I cannot be there. The drop-by tour that was offered for me also gave me reassurance that the facilities are incredibly safe and clean. All other staff are a quite a joy to talk to and well-versed in helping us as our dog was getting to know us, and vice versa. read more

I found Paws at Play via Yelp back in early 2024. My husband and I were very selective, albeit anxious, to which daycare/boarding facility we would entrust our beloved boy. From the time we inquired and was given the tour, Melissa has been nothing but very welcoming and transparent--qualities which made my husband and I give it a try. Understandably, Kashi was anxious during his first daycare and first boarding experience. But Jonathan and Melissa kept us well-informed of how Kashi did with his new found fur-friends, as well as anything new or different (more of Kashi's personality just shining through) with our boy. When we went on a month-long trip, we were all at ease that Kashi is in good hands. The daily updates made us feel secured that even if we're on the other side of the world, Kashi's needs are being met and he's well taken care of. I'm glad we found Paws at Play and that we didn't have to shop around and make Kashi go thru trial-and-error situations just to find the perfect fit for him. He LOVES daycare so much that he knows where he's going the moment we turn into Collins Ave! Highly, highly recommend! :) read more

We love our paws at play family! Melissa, Jonathan, and everyone else who works here truly love and care about the animals they look after. My dog is obsessed with coming here and always leaves tired from a long day of play. We cannot recommend this place enough! read more

We are so lucky to have found Paws at Play! My 1 year old lab Loki is very nervous around people and has extreme social anxiety and he feels right at home at Paws at Play! Everyone on the staff is warm and welcoming and all of the dogs are so happy to be dropped off each day! They take the best care of Loki when I board him as well! Cannot recommend enough! read more

The caring staff they love dogs and care for them like their own, home away from home. I used to take my Shihpoo girl to board at Petsmart in my city because it's convenient but not any more, now I only trust this place. They are careful about what dogs are accepted by pre screening potential dogs. They provide daily updates and videos. The outside grassy play area is fully shaded and secure. Dogs get plenty of outside playtime. Each dog is housed in climate controlled individual suites with a comfy cot with bedding. They have a kitchen that prepares their meals brought from home. My girl loves coming here and enjoys her time there. read more

Paws at Play - Optional service: exit bath - Pet Boarding Near Me - Orange, California

Just boarded our Bella for 5 days. I received a video each day of her activities. I can see she was well taken care of. I will be bringing her back for occasional play days so she will see all the friends she made. Melissa, Jonathan and the staff are great. So happy I found Paws at Play. read more

The best dog daycare and boarding! We sent our 4 month old Lab right before a vacation and she did great. Melissa was so helpful and now we send our pup weekly. Highly recommend! Oh and they send a recap video of your dog playing that day. Must check them out. read more

We have been taking our 14 year old dog to Paws at Play for the last year+ and every stay has been amazing. The owners and staff are always so welcoming and take wonderful care of our dog. They send daily video/text updates on how he's doing and you can just see how much they care for their furry guests. Can't recommend them enough read more

Jonathan and Melissa are amazing, they love what they do. My frenchie,Ro, has gone to a few daycares and this is his favorite.He LOVES Rafael! We have never seen him play with other dogs since we adopted him, now we receive videos of Ro playing with other pups and having a blast in the pool. His best friends are Indigo and Kobe. We are so grateful for the staff and Paws at Play! read more

Paws at Play - Ro - Pet Boarding Near Me - Orange, California

I'm so glad I found this place! I recently had hip surgery and was in need of daycare for my 14 year old terrier. I needed a place closeby and checked YELP for recommendations. From the moment I called and spoke to Jonathan to touring with Melissa to the 90 minute evaluation for my dog; everything was terrific. I appreciate the cleanliness, communication and the fact that they introduce other dogs to my dog in a very controlled environment in the yard which made him very happy. They sent me a video, went over the evaluation with me and I know he will love it there! read more

Paws at Play - My sweet Bo - Pet Boarding Near Me - Orange, California

Excellent facility. It's obvious they have thought of every detail for their dogs. I wouldn't hesitate to board my dog or bring him in for day care read more

My husband and I are so happy that we found this place! We had to board our dogs for the first time this past weekend, and I could say that our dogs had a great time here. At first, I was nervous about boarding our dogs, since it was their first time, but Melissa was extra helpful! She goes above and beyond to update you on your fur babies about their day with text messages and a sweet 5 minute video. You can tell that Melissa and her staff genuinely cares for animals. The facility was super clean, and it doesn't get too packed with too many dogs. Our dogs got groomed before dropping them off, and when we picked them up, they were still super clean. Thank you Melissa and staff for taking such great care of our dogs. We had a great time at our trip knowing that we were able to trust you and the team. You guys are amazing and we really appreciate it! And of course, we're definitely coming back! =) read more

See all

We did a lot of research and visited many boarding facilities before we found Paws at Play one year and a half ago and it became our pup's home away from home. The owners Melissa and Jonathan are very passionate about their business and you can see their level of care and commitment in everything that happens at Paws at Play: the carefully followed schedule, the attention they pay to your dog's dietary/feeding needs, the cleanliness and cuteness of their doggy suites, the shaded outdoor yards where the dogs are not only placed with same sized dogs, but are also supervised by Jonathan, Melissa and their amazing staff who make sure every dog feels comfortable either playing with other dogs or petted and cared for by them when they're not feeling so social or if they're anxious. They are so good at keeping you informed of your dog's day by sending you texts and videos which is so valuable when you're away. We feel so blessed to have found Paws at Play and are so grateful to Melissa, Jonathan and their staff every time we pick up our dog and know that she had a great time; she comes home healthy and happy every time. There's no better place for your dog's daycare or boarding needs. Highly recommended!! read more

We love Paws at Play! We've been bringing our puppy here for over a year, he loves it! Jonathan and Melissa are great and so is the rest of the staff. Everyone is polite. The place is clean. You're always greeted. And you feel at ease when they take your puppy back to the yard, because you know they are well taken care of. Scheduling is easy, and they also send you videos to show you what a great time the dogs are having. We look forward to many more years with them! read more

We have boarded our poodle Snowy with Melissa and Jonathan a number of times. Snowy loves this boarding. The facility is very clean and there is a lot of nice outdoor space for dogs to play. The dogs are separated based on their size, and are always supervised. I also appreciate Snowy getting his own private kennel space to rest and sleep. Melissa and Jonathan are very kind and understand the pets needs. They make sure that all the dogs are up to date in their vaccination and tests, making this a safe day care and boarding for pets. We had tried boarding Snowy at a couple of other places prior to finding Paws at Play, and we will never go back to any other facility. Highly recommend Paws at Play! read more

We use Paws at Play as occasional drop-in care for our dog when we're going to be gone for a long stretch of the day. Having this wonderful facility at the ready when we need it brings such peace of mind. Paws at Play is extremely clean, well-run and the number of dogs in their care each day is very reasonable. We often get videos of our dog's playtime and there are always lots of wagging tails and romping (and lounging for the dogs who want to be close to the action but maybe not actively involved). The online system for booking care and purchasing packages is very user-friendly and communication is always quick and clear. We love the convenient location and the fact that we can drop our dog off (at 7am!) and still make it to work on time--many other places don't open that early. Prices are very reasonable, too! We're very happy at Paws and Play and would confidently recommend it to anyone looking for daycare for their dog. read more

I wish there was a way to give more than 5 stars!! I recently went looking for a place to board my dogs while my family went on vacation and originally found a large facility that seemed good, but when looking, they charged extra for my dogs own diet or sitting and giving 1:1 time with the dogs, their play areas seemed to have sooo many dogs and very little people, and they don't get to go outside. I kept looking and found paws at play and I couldn't be happier. From talking to Melissa on the phone to seeing the facility, I could just tell they cared so much. They really deliver by giving your dog a home away from home. They keep groups small and take the time to treat your pet like their own. While they don't have cameras you can log into and see the dogs all day, they personally send you a video at the end of the day and keep you updated. I feel like I can go on and on about how amazing and sweet they are there. I will be sending my dogs there for all future boarding or day care needs. Thank you Melissa and Johnathan for taking such great care of my dogs! read more

Our one year old golden retriever, Sunny, is treated like a king at home and yet bursting with excitement when we pull up to Paws at Play! Sunny has been to Paws at Play for "day care" and has also boarded there several times, including week long stays when we were out of town. Melissa (owner) is truly dedicated to understanding each dog's needs/preferences and goes above and beyond to ensure each dog has a positive experience under her care. The other staff members I've met all seem like wonderful caretakers as well. The facility is immaculate and comfortable. The dogs enjoy lots of SUPERVISED play time in between rest/meal times in their air conditioned/ heated, individual suites. These are not crates but rather individual areas with a Kuranda bed and cozy pad. Melissa is an excellent communicator and sends a daily video of dogs who stay over night. When we come to pick up Sunny, he happily greets us but then turns back to get one last pet from Melissa or whoever is at the front desk! We are truly grateful to have found Paws at Play. read more

Paws at Play - Sunny - Pet Boarding Near Me - Orange, California

Superbly impressed with the Paws at Play OC facility. Owners Jonathan and Melissa put the dogs and customer service first! It was a relief to know my Siberian Husky, Luna, was in good hands while my family was out of town for the day. I booked a full day of doggy daycare and couldn't be happier with our experience from start to finish. Upon my initial phone inquiry, I received a friendly welcome from Melissa with an informative explanation of what the Paws at Play OC daycare service includes. Next, I was able to set up an online account through their easy-to-navigate website to make my reservation for both a temperament evaluation and a full day of daycare for the date I needed. On the day of Luna's temperament evaluation, Luna and I were greeted warmly by Jonathan. He offered me a tour of the entire facility while Luna got to know Rafael, the handler/trainer, better. I was fully impressed with the attention to detail Jonathan and Melissa executed in building their business. They have taken every step to ensure superior cleanliness and maintain each dog's safety. I can tell they care about every animal that comes through their doors. They also want to ensure each dog owner's peace of mind while they are in charge of their fur family member's care. My intention was only to use their daycare service for the day since I work from home and usually take Luna with me when I travel. Because I was so highly impressed with every aspect of my first experience with Paws at Paly OC, I decided to purchase one of their daycare packages. Now, Luna can keep coming back for more socialization and playtime. Paws at Play has flawlessly created an environment that provides stimulating socialization in a safe controlled space, unlike dog parks and dog beaches. I'm so relieved to know that I have a trusted place to bring Luna in the event that I can't bring her with me when I travel or if I won't be home for an extended period of time. Thank you to Melissa, Jonathan, and Rafael for creating this dog and dog owner haven! read more

See all

Great and caring place. They're flexible with their drop off and pick up times which helps with our always changing schedule. The online sign up is convenient and they're very responsive. Just look at how happy my dogs are. They play a lot and are loved! It was a hot day today, so they had them dip their paws in a cool pool. Very thoughtful. read more

Paws at Play - The girls have a big smile after playing at daycare - Pet Boarding Near Me - Orange, California

Update: had Ollie here for 3 days and the care they gave was top notch! They texted me daily updates and sent me videos of him playing with the other dogs. When I picked him up they even gave me some extra kibble because I asked them to limit his meal a bit prior to a flight I was taking him on. You can tell they really love dogs here and I encourage everyone to use them if you need respite for your pups! read more

Paws at Play - Pet Boarding Near Me - Orange, California

The best ever, kind and clean my dog loves this place. Melissa and John are super to deal with

We are very happy choosing Paws at Play for bringing our doggy here for daycare. Our dog is enjoying herself so much and having a wonderful time! She's still a young pup and we wanted her to be exposed to other dogs in a "slow introduction" setting as part of her training. They are very familiar with dog behavior and understand the importance of providing a healthy, safe and secure environment for your dog. They make sure that all dogs being boarded for daycare or overnight are evaluated for the safety of not only for your dog but for other dogs as well. They also ensure all vaccinations are up to date for all dogs before allowing them to be boarded. A daily video of your dog at play is also provided so that you can see how they're doing. I searched all the boarding facilities for dogs and this worked out great for us. We didn't just want to board our dog in a facility that only lets your dog sit in their caged area most of the day and only interfaces with them during feeding time. read more