Luxury Puppy Boarding, Puppy Daycare, and Puppy Training
PAMPERED, FUN, AND WORRY-FREE
We understand puppies require special attention and handling at each stage of development, so we offer puppy boarding packages, luxurious suite options, and a loving pet care team who will give you peace of mind while you are away.
If you need doggie daycare for the day or overnight care for a long-anticipated trip away, you can feel at ease knowing your precious pup is happy and having lots of new and valuable experiences at Golden Paws. The first five months of your puppy’s life is a critical learning period, and our highly trained team of dog lovers will ensure your puppy meets each developmental milestone with success. Joining in full-day or half-day group play sessions in a safe and controlled environment will set your puppy up for a lifetime of positive human and canine interactions, not to mention, help them burn off all that excessive puppy energy so they sleep through the night.
Puppy Packages
We want you to think of Golden Paws as your puppy’s “home away from home.” The warm, welcoming atmosphere and attention to detail at Golden Paws is unmatched. All puppy guests enjoy a luxurious and spacious climate-controlled room with relaxing music, plenty of natural light, and comfortable bedding. We can also accommodate your puppy’s crate if it will help them feel more comfortable and help you continue the crate training process. We serve all meals according to your instructions, and your puppy will enjoy a minimum of four (4) outdoor potty breaks, housekeeping services, and fresh water in sanitized bowls each day throughout the stay.
Since puppies require a unique balance of exercise, attention and cuddles, rest time, and lots of potty breaks throughout the day, we designed our puppy packages to deliver all that and more! We want to hear more about your new furry family member and help you select the Puppy Package that suits your puppy best!
Be sure to ask about our upgraded Premium and Deluxe suites, which are available in various sizes. Call us at (609) 259-1900, so we can get to know you and your puppy and help you plan a wonderful puppy vacation at Golden Paws!
Golden Puppy Package
A Classic accommodation with all meals, bedding, four (4) potty breaks, and housekeeping services
Services
- Two (2) special puppy playtimes, including gentle handling of paws, ears, and light brushing
- Additional Potty Break
- A treat-filled puzzle toy
- Bedtime story, belly rub, and tuck-in
- A mid-visit Digital Photo with updates on all the fun your puppy is having
Silver Puppy Package
A Classic Accommodation with all meals, bedding, 3 potty breaks and housekeeping services
Services
- One (1) special puppy playtime, which will include playing with some gentle handling, light brushing, touching his/her paws and ears
- Additional potty break
- A treat-filled puzzle toy
- Belly rub and tuck-in
Puppy Daycare
Puppies, like humans, require social interaction and exercise. Being active in our safe dog daycare setting with fun playtimes and supervised activities helps meet that need. Puppies benefit from a routine of structured playtimes, running and romping with new friends, and rest time between each play session for a well-balanced day.
Puppy Socialization
Socialization is essential for puppies and adult dogs alike. Being exposed to new experiences, people, and dogs in Doggie Daycare will increase your puppy’s confidence and support his or her emotional and physical well-being.
Our Puppy Socialization Program is intended for puppies who are not quite ready for daycare because of their young age, or maybe they are just a little shy. During puppy socialization sessions, we will slowly introduce your puppy to one dog and one person at a time to build confidence and help your young pup begin to read social cues until they are ready to participate in Classic or Enrichment Daycare.
Puppy socialization is available for five (5) hours or more and includes two (2) socialization sessions during each visit.
Canine Enrichment Program
Our Enrichment Program instills positive behaviors and confidence through games that reward patience and focus, and we have a special group just for puppies! Our Enrichment pups play in small groups with toys and props that exercise the brain and the body, with each activity designed to provide an enhanced level of hands-on care to promote behaviors that strengthen the bond you share with your puppy.
Puppy Training
Golden Paws Pet Resort & Spa is a proud believer in positive reinforcement training, using praise, extra attention, and food as a means for rewarding desired behaviors. Positive training methods allow you to build a foundation of trust and respect with your new four-legged family member for a well-adjusted, happy puppy and making you a happy pet parent. Everyone loves a well-trained puppy! Our certified professional dog trainers will guide you and your puppy to a lifetime of good behavior and success.
Puppy Kindergarten
We know raising a puppy can be challenging, and we have just the thing to help: Puppy Kindergarten, a 6-week puppy program that includes training and playtime with the other puppies.
Thanks to our experienced trainers, your puppy will learn basic obedience skills while you meet other puppy parents and their pups.
- Basic commands
- Potty training
- Handling exercises
- Bite inhibition
- Socialization
- Grooming tips
- Safe toy selection
At the end of the Puppy Kindergarten program, your puppy will receive a graduation certificate and a keepsake graduation photo! Classes are offered 3-5 times a year.
Puppy Obedience Training
Got a new puppy? Golden Paws has you covered. Puppies can be a handful, but our trainers are here to help you and your puppy build a relationship based on trust and respect. Our state-of-the-art facility is the perfect environment for socializing and desensitizing your puppy to things they see as scary, but we know are a part of everyday life.
Our certified professional trainers use positive reinforcement methods and patience to encourage desirable behaviors and discourage the behaviors that drive you crazy. Whether you’re a first-time or seasoned pet parent, our team at Golden Paws will help you successfully navigate puppyhood and set you and your puppy up for a lifetime of love and companionship.
Private Puppy Training
Our private puppy obedience training sessions give you one-on-one time with a certified trainer who can work with you and your puppy toward specific goals. These hour-long sessions are held at Golden Paws’ resort in our private training ring. The trainer will demonstrate and teach you how to correct any unwanted behaviors at home and on-the-go, with tips and tricks that will help you stop pulling your hair out! Private puppy training sessions are also appropriate for pet parents who prefer a personalized, hands-on training solution.
Puppy Grooming
Regular bathing and visits to the groomer are essential for your puppy’s health and happiness. Our team of trained professional groomers ensures all services, products, and techniques complement your puppy’s coat, personality, and dog grooming needs while taking as much time as your puppy needs. Our caring groomers will put your puppy at ease and gently introduce various grooming tools to make every grooming experience pleasant, relaxing, and comfortable.Our Grooming Salon & Spa operates seven (7) days a week for your convenience.
Our full-service salon offers a variety of services, from nail trims, bubble baths and de-shedding treatments, to highly technical haircuts. Salon & Spa services may be purchased individually or added to any of our other resort services, such as puppy boarding, puppy daycare, and puppy training.
From Our Pawesome Clients
My family and I are so grateful for the love and care our puppy received at Golden Paws! After researching several places, we felt that GPs would provide a clean and loving environment, continue to reinforce good training habits, and provide our baby with safe and fun activities.
Kamara
I love Golden Paws so much! My dog Jackson is always in good hands. The staff is so great and they keep you so up to date about the status of your pets stay. I don’t worry dropping him off for daycare there. I would recommend this daycare to anyone looking!!
Julie
Puppy Care Essentials
Premium Suite
All pets entering the Resort and Spa are required to have current vaccinations. A veterinary certificate providing proof of vaccination is required at least seven days prior to visiting us.
- Dogs must have current Rabies, Distemper, Parvo and Bordetella, and we highly recommend Canine Influenza vaccinations. We also require dogs be on a flea and tick preventative.
- Cats must have current Rabies and FVRCP (Feline Distemper Combo) vaccinations.
Pick-up and Drop-off
Please allow at least 15 minutes for pick-ups and drop-offs in our lobby.
Alternate Contact Information
When you check your pet into Golden Paws, please be aware that you will need to give us an alternate contact name and phone number to keep on file. The individual you give should be local and able to make decisions on your behalf, as well as pick up your pet in the event of an unforeseen circumstance.
Meals and Feeding
We recommend that you bring your pet’s usual food from home to avoid an upset tummy. All dry food must be divided into meal-sized portions and packed in individual sealed sandwich bags with each bag labeled with the pet’s first and last name. Canned food, as well as fresh food, like chicken, vegetables or tuna fish, is also welcome.
Bedding
We provide a comfortable raised bed for all of our canine guests. You are welcome to bring your pet’s own bedding, as long as it will fit in our washer/dryers.
Toys
Your dog can bring up to 3 toys from home. Any dog toy is acceptable EXCEPT rope toys, tennis balls and rawhide in any form. We will do our best to return the toys, but we cannot guarantee you will get the toys back, because they can become damaged or separated from your pet.
Bathing
We want your pet to have a fun and active stay with us. Since play can be messy, all of our canine guests staying 4 nights or more will receive a Premium Bath service in our salon for a fee. If you prefer, your pet can receive even more pampering with a Premium Bath or a Full Service Groom at the end of his or her stay with us. Fees apply for these services.
Medications and Supplements
If your pet needs medication, supplements or vitamins, we require that you provide the medication to us in the original container. The container must clearly indicate the patient name, medication name, strength, dosage, and the prescribing veterinarian, if applicable. Please do not bring any medication, supplements or vitamins already mixed with your pet’s food or in any other packaging except the original container.
Note: Administration fees will apply for oral and topical medications, as well as injections. We do not accept diabetic cats needing insulin at this time.
Medical Emergencies
In the event of a medical emergency, we work closely with Princeton Animal Hospital or NorthStar VETS to provide care. Our staff maintains a detailed log of events for you and your veterinarian, if a health concern arises.