The Paw

The Paw is a pet resort in Mankato, Minnesota offering dog boarding, daycare, grooming, training, and swimming for dogs, cats, and small animals. Overnight guests stay in suites, and reservations are made online.

Services and amenities

• Overnight options including Cat Condos and Standard, Premium, and Executive Suites
• A 40,000 square foot outdoor play yard surfaced in artificial turf
• Indoor play space with off-leash playgroups, supervised by staff 100% of the time
• A heated swimming pool with scheduled swim time
• Grooming, training, and medication administration

What sets it apart

Group play is handled with care. Dogs are sorted by size and temperament, so a small dog is not turned loose with a large one. Staff supervise every off-leash playgroup. Owners who want to see how the day is going can watch through the facility's webcams.

Private suites give dogs a quiet place to rest between play sessions. Enrichment add-ons are available too, including Brain Games, Cuddle and Storytime, and birthday parties. The Paw also offers a Yourgi rewards program.

Practical details

The Paw is open Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Saturday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and Sunday from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Vaccinations are required for all pets staying at the facility. Booking is done online, and the phone number is (507) 821-3140 for questions about services or scheduling.

For owners who want more than a kennel run, the mix of daycare, training, grooming, and pool access covers a lot. It all happens under one roof.