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    The Grand Paw

    4.4 (100 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 5:30 pm

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    Pet boarding

    Private dog training

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    I brought my dog and cat in for a 4 day stay. My dog is 10 years old and the sweetest dog on the planet. He has been to dog parks, other boarding facilities, around kids, strangers and has NEVER SNIPPED OR BIT anybody. On Friday the 19th I get a call from a woman at the kennel she states and I quote "your dog bit one of our technicians on the face and hand and punctured the skin, Louie is deemed unsociable and will have to be kept locked up and never allowed to come back" OH and I forgot she said it would cost an additional $10 a day. WHAT A BUNCH OF SHIT!!!!!!!!!!!! My dog would only bit if he was being abused. Look at his eye the white had trauma and I call my vet and they say that could only happen if there was trauma to the face. My assistant picked my dog up a day and a half early because we were fearful for my dogs well being. The manager took NOOOO responsibility. This boarding facility is the WORST............... I would never take my loved ones here again and I would strongly suggest you think otherwise also. VCA Animal Hospital has very nice facilities and they don't treat their animals like SHIT, going back there next time just need to book further in advance. If I could have given -0- stars I would have!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Can't keep his eyes open after daycare
    Stacie R.

    It will be about year we've been taking our 65lbs 3yr old lab mix to the Grand Paw. First, I have much appreciation for the staff here. They seem to work hard & always have a smile on their face. It can't be easy dealing with dozens of dogs with a multitude of personalities & behaviors. The assessment process was easy & painless. After seeing our pup & establishing he was a good fit, we were able to start bringing him for daycare immediately. Even after the assessment, the staff still evaluated. Allowing the staff to see some behaviors that needed to be corrected, voicing this to me & their plan going forward. I 100% agreed with their evaluations & corrections. My dog is better for it & I think enjoys daycare that much more. Front desk has always taken the time arranging boarding, grooming, or payments, even when extremely busy. My advice, call after 9am & before 4pm. Front desk hopefully won't be so busy with intake & pickup by then. Their facility is clean & organized. Remember, very furry, slobbery dogs walk through there constantly. We have one dog & still feel the need to vacuum once a day. Only once have we got the wrong leash back, but got the right dog, so that's a plus. Pupper has come home with some minimal scratches & missing hair, but nothing to be too concerned over. I keep in mind dogs play with their paws & mouths. I know if there was any instance that resulted in serious injury, Grand Paw would alert me, as I would feel no issue alerting them. We've only had one issue with grooming, they forgot to. No big deal. Staff was quick to rectify & super apologetic. We have a short haired lab, not much styling to do. He came home clean, nails trimmed, & smelled nice, no complaints. The price may seem steep to some. Remember, you get what you pay for. This place is a perfect location for us, open/close times are good (wish they opened a bit earlier & stayed open a bit later), staff is great, accommodations are above bar & they seem to genuinely like our dog (who can be annoying). Can't wait to see how the next year goes, maybe he'll finally get into the pool.

    Bentleys Grooming!!
    Bryan D.

    I only trust my dog to stay at Grandpaws!! The staff is amazing! It's safe and clean.

    Perfectly groomed
    Kelly K.

    I took my big 6 month old Bernedoodle to The Grand Paw last Saturday & they did such an amazing job. Will definitely be back on a regular basis!

    Jessica P.

    This was Merlin's first stay at The Grand Paw and we will certainly be coming back! My pup stayed for just over two days and also had a bath and tidy for when I picked him up. The facility was super cute and clean and all of the staff were beyond friendly and helpful! I called to make sure Merlin was doing ok and was treated to immediate updates. I really get the sense that they know what they're doing and really care about the health, care and safety of their dogs. I especially enjoyed the "red carpet treatment" for the pups walking into the facility! 5/5 would recommend to anyone needing boarding/daycare in the Palm Desert/Indio area!

    Sore on mouth
    Marissa J.

    My dog stood at the Grand Paw Sunday June 13th and we picked him up June 16th... he seemed not himself, but we expected that having it being his first time ever away from us, but when we got home we noticed an open sore on the side of his mouth and on his snout, we took him to the vet the next day, he had gotten a bacterial infection, not sure exactly how he developed it but they assume dirty bowls or something else that might of been in the kennel... 170 dollars later my boy felt much better, with antibiotics and a cream!

    Winnie after a long day at the Grand Paw.
    Brook D.

    Dependable. Friendly. Super experienced. They have an excellent business ethic that shows itself in their kindness to the pets and their attention to details-- like their record keeping and shot reminders. My pup has great friends there and can't wait to get in the door so her day can begin.

    Maisie after a full groom at the Grand Paw.

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    My pup loves the place. She gets so excited when we are driving there and always comes home exhausted from the excitement

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    Excellent care! We've been bringing Coco there for years and have only good things to say about this place. Thank you Grand Paw!

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    These people have their act together! Well-run, friendly, and they gave my Griffon a great haircut. Very positive experience!

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    Always a good place for my babies! Staff is wonderful and doggie daycare is awesome.

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    Excellent facility with great employees. You can leave your dog for day care or boarding and know they will be taken care of.

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    The people and the facility are without compare. Leave your pets with individuals who love and care for animals.

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