Business Details
Trusted Canine Boarding & Daycare in Colorado Springs
A Paw Above Canine Boarding Service is committed to providing a safe, clean, and calming environment for pets, ensuring a home-away-from-home experience. Our purpose-built facility in Colorado Springs features 25-square-foot climate-controlled kennels with sound-dampening walls to reduce anxiety and promote comfort. We maintain rigorous cleanliness standards exceeding industry requirements, offering services including boarding, daycare, grooming, and training for all canines, from puppies to special needs pets.Each guest receives an elevated pet cot, personalized care, and a minimum of one hour of outdoor playtime daily. Our team prioritizes safety, requiring proof of vaccinations and offering trial days for new clients. With 10 outdoor play areas covered in artificial turf and 24/7 security monitoring, we ensure both pet well-being and owner peace of mind. Our flexible booking system, convenient hours, and family-friendly double runs accommodate diverse needs while fostering a joyful experience for every pet.
Services
Boarding
Daycare
Grooming
Training
Pet Supplies
Nail Trim
Exit Bath
Cuddle Sessions
Dog Walking
Socialization
Highlights and features
- We offer 25 sq ft climate-controlled kennels with sound-dampening walls.
- Our facility features 10 outdoor play areas with artificial turf.
- We maintain the highest cleanliness standards exceeding industry requirements.
- We provide 24/7 security monitoring and closed-circuit cameras.
- We require vaccination proof for all pets to ensure safety.
Services
Boarding
Our boarding service provides 25-square-foot climate-controlled kennels with solid walls for privacy and reduced anxiety. Each guest receives an elevated pet cot, meals, and at least one hour of supervised outdoor playtime daily. The facility features 24/7 security monitoring and closed-circuit cameras to ensure pet safety and owner peace of mind.
Daycare
Daycare includes small-group play sessions, rotating between indoor play areas, outdoor artificial turf runs, and rest periods in individual kennels. Dogs receive at least one hour of outdoor time daily, with optional individual walks and socialization training to help them build confidence around other pets.
Grooming
Professional grooming services tailored to breed-specific needs, including baths, blowouts, nail trims, and full coats. Prices vary based on coat condition and temperament, with estimates starting at $40 for basic baths and $50 for full grooms. Appointments include anal expression, ear cleaning, and teeth brushing.
Training
Customized training programs combining owner and pet participation to improve communication and behavior. Sessions use balanced methods and include socialization training for dogs needing confidence-building. Options include 30-minute ($30) or 1-hour ($50) sessions, with group or board-and-train packages available.
Pet Supplies
Our onsite store offers premium pet food, treats, and accessories including organic CBD products, waste bags, and healthy snacks. Treats like Crown to Tail Oatmeal Cookie Chews ($9.95) and Coconut Salmon Skins ($10.95) are available, along with plant-based waste bags in multiple sizes.
People
Allan Donahue
Owner
Allan Donahue co-founded A Paw Above with Sierra Donahue, bringing extensive experience in pet care operations and facility management. He oversees daily operations and client relations.
Sierra Donahue
Owner
Sierra Donahue co-founded A Paw Above, focusing on customer service improvements and community engagement. She ensures all pets receive personalized attention during their stay.
Questions
What services does A Paw Above offer?
We provide boarding, daycare, grooming, and training services for dogs. Additional options include nail trims, exit baths, and pet supplies.
What vaccination records are required?
Proof of current rabies, distemper, parvo, and bordetella vaccinations are required for all guests, submitted 72 hours before arrival.
Do you offer trial days for new clients?
Yes, new clients must book a $23 trial day Monday–Thursday to ensure compatibility before future reservations.
Can I check my pet's status remotely?
Our facility has closed-circuit cameras for real-time monitoring, and social media updates are posted during stays.
What are your operating hours?
We're open Mon–Fri 7am–6pm (closed 11am–2pm), Sat 7am–6pm, and Sun 4pm–6pm. A $20 late fee applies after 5pm.
How do I book a reservation?
Create an account on our customer portal, upload vaccination records, complete a trial day, and submit a reservation request online.
Reviews (6)
Erica House
May 18, 2022
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We have been going here for about a year and my dog and I love this place! I've recommended friends here who've had bad experiences elsewhere and they always thank me and say they can tell their dogs are well taken care of here. We've done the daycare often as well as overnight boarding. I was shocked to see the negative reviews. After reading them it's pretty clear the negatives are from irresponsible pet owners. Kudos to the owners for not putting up with people who lie about their aggressive dogs and fail to maintain their vaccinations.
Michael Bishop
May 13, 2022
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Do not reserve this place or use them. They claim your dog is aggressive when they're just barking and then won't return the deposit claiming you lied on the form. They then threaten to sue you for made up stuff. I don't recommend. Edit- lmao I love the claim. Email me the video for my lawyer then. Let's let the courts decide or are you afraid you'll lose?
Kyle Briggs
May 11, 2022
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We love taking our dog there, and he loves going there. It's affordable, they always take good care of him, we get him groomed there and they do a great job with that as well. I can't recommend A Paw Above enough!
Hannah Carter
Apr 30, 2022
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One of my dogs came home with his nose split open by another dog there while they were in their cages and not attended. I let them know before we left that my dog needed to be separated from other dogs. If it's possible for the dogs to be hurt through the cages, they shouldn't put two big dogs next to each other unless they know they get along. They also didn't let me know until the next day so he had to stay another night there while injured. I wish more care was taken keeping my dog separate from other dogs and that they would have let me know sooner.
Zoe Didier
Apr 07, 2022
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Sundance the Irish Setter loves coming to A Paw Above a couple times a week for day care. Sunny is an older guy who doesn't play or like group settings that much so the team at APA give him a special space and individual attention. He wags his tail going in and is happy and relaxed at the end of the day. Also, he gets a groom there and always comes out looking like a show dog! And the rates cannot be beat.
Alexis Haney
Feb 19, 2022
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This update: Now they're lying about me offering to pay extra for them to take my dogs haha yikes! I understand that I overlooked the vaccination records but don't lie to try and make yourself look better. We were able to take them to a vet clinic who had no issue with giving them their required vaccinations. This place is an absolute joke. When we arrived we waited for 20 minutes and while we waited we could hear the 2 workers in the back screaming at the dogs.
I would've have left then and there but I live 4 hours away and didn't have any other option. When they finally came to the desk to help me, they were rude. I gave them the list of vaccinations and was quickly denied because my dogs didn't have all the vaccinations they require. How are people supposed to know what's required when nothing is listed on the website? She was hateful and told me no one else would accept them, but was wrong! So happy we were able to find someone else willing to take them!
I would've have left then and there but I live 4 hours away and didn't have any other option. When they finally came to the desk to help me, they were rude. I gave them the list of vaccinations and was quickly denied because my dogs didn't have all the vaccinations they require. How are people supposed to know what's required when nothing is listed on the website? She was hateful and told me no one else would accept them, but was wrong! So happy we were able to find someone else willing to take them!
