Facilities
Outdoors
There are eight large yards to allow dogs to be play-matched based on:
- Age/Health
- Temperament
- Social skills
- Size
Yards are monitored for behaviour and maintained for cleanliness.
Indoors
Hygiene, safety and comfort are the three critical guidelines for our indoor accommodations. Individual sleep areas are spacious and clean. Dogs are placed with attention to their behaviour with other dogs. (Dogs who don’t care for each others’ company are not placed side-by-side.)
Indoor facilities are designed to maximize air flow/fresh air and are heated during winter months.
What happens during the day @ PAWS?
| Time | Overnight Guests | Day Visitors |
| 7 a.m. | Out to exercise area for first bathroom break | Check – in |
| 8 – 9 a.m. | Breakfast / Check out | |
| 9 a.m. – noon | Outside play and activities | |
| noon – 2 p.m. | Rotation through play areas, lunch, naptime | |
| 2 – 4 p.m. | Outside play and activities | |
| 4 – 6 p.m. | Check in / Dinner | Check out |
| 6 – 9 p.m. | Outside play | |
| 10:30 p.m. | Last pee break | |
Staff
We hire “dog-people”.
Staff are selected with attention to
- prior training (i.e. college courses in animal care and behaviour)
- prior experience
- ability to manage and work with dogs in a variety of social situations
Sue personally trains and mentors all staff to ensure the highest quality care for your furry family member.
About Sue
Sue’s expertise is in animal behaviour & care. She has been in the pet industry in many ways for more than 40 years as a breeder, trainer, groomer/pet shop owner, designer/wholesaler of pet gear, & now with PAWS, Sue continues her passion for pets. With 215 acres to explore & roam, Sue enjoys sharing her knowledge with her clients & guests. Providing accommodation for your dog for hours, days, or weeks, they will be an extension of her family at PAWS. Workshops are taught by Sue & guest instructors. This exciting facility is for you & your dog to be stimulated & grow as a team for a stronger bond between you & your companion animal.
Alongside Sue, Alicia, Nichole, Christine, Keira, and Skye give skilled, loving support to your pet. All are knowledgeable, tenured members of the PAWS team.