Business Details
19 Years
experience
Luxury Dog Resorts in Lake Forest, CA
Paws Pet Resorts has been dedicated to providing exceptional pet care since 2007. Our family-owned resorts in Lake Forest and San Clemente prioritize your dog's comfort, safety, and happiness through luxury accommodations, supervised play programs, and personalized attention. With over 15 years of combined experience, our team of certified professionals offers overnight boarding, doggie daycare, grooming, and training services designed to meet your pet's unique needs.We utilize advanced safety protocols, climate-controlled facilities, and live webcams to ensure transparency and peace of mind. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition as a trusted partner for Orange County pet owners seeking premium care solutions.
Services
Overnight Boarding
Doggie Daycare
Pet Grooming
Dog Training
Live Webcams
Pool Time
Herding Games
Agility Training
24/7 Care
Custom Play Programs
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We provide 24/7 on-site care for your pet's safety
- Our customized play programs ensure your dog's happiness
- Professional team with 10+ years average industry experience
- Live webcams allow real-time pet monitoring
- Climate-controlled facilities with shock absorbent flooring
What people say
Friendly staffs
Tail wagging good time
Peace of mind
Loved and happy
Great to watch on phone
Services
Overnight Boarding
Our luxury suites provide comfortable overnight accommodations with included playtime and 24/7 staff supervision. Each room features premium bedding and climate control for optimal comfort. Dogs receive multiple daily walks and access to supervised play areas.
Doggie Daycare
Seven-day-a-week socialization program with group play, individual activities, and live webcam monitoring. Climate-controlled playrooms feature shock-absorbent flooring and professional supervision for safe, enjoyable experiences tailored to each dog's temperament.
Pet Grooming
Full-service spa treatments including baths, nail trimming, and coat styling performed by experienced groomers. Services use premium products to maintain coat health while providing relaxing, stress-free experiences for all canine clients.
Dog Training
Positive reinforcement programs addressing basic obedience, socialization, and behavior modification. Certified trainers develop customized plans for puppies and adult dogs using reward-based methods that promote long-term learning and confidence building.
Live Webcams
Real-time video monitoring allows owners to observe their pets' activities remotely. Multiple camera angles provide comprehensive views of play areas, enabling clients to stay connected with their dogs throughout the day from any device.
People
Chris Pernick
Owner
With over 17 years in pet care, Chris founded Paws Pet Resorts in 2007, prioritizing compassionate, family-centered service while maintaining industry-leading safety standards.
Janelle
Manager
San Clemente location manager since 2014, bringing extensive experience in canine behavior and facility operations to ensure exceptional daily care standards.
Jessie
Manager
Lake Forest manager with 14 years of pet care expertise, implementing best practices in animal safety and staff training since joining in 2010.
Brendan
Trainer
Certified dog trainer specializing in positive reinforcement methods, helping pets develop good manners and confidence through personalized training programs since 2024.
Alyssa
Groomer
Professional groomer serving both locations since 2020, providing spa-quality services with attention to detail and animal comfort in a stress-free environment.
Questions
What services do you offer for dogs?
We provide overnight boarding, doggie daycare, grooming, and training services with customized play programs and 24/7 on-site care.
Do you have live webcams for monitoring?
Yes, our live webcams allow real-time viewing of play areas so you can watch your dog's activities remotely at any time.
What safety measures are in place?
We maintain climate-controlled facilities with shock-absorbent flooring, temperament testing, vaccination requirements, and constant staff supervision for all playgroups.
Are there discounts for extended stays?
Yes, we offer 10% off for stays of 7+ nights and free baths for boarding guests staying one week or longer.
What are your operating hours?
We're open Monday-Friday 6:30am-7:00pm, Saturday-Sunday 9:00am-4:00pm with 24/7 on-site staff for boarding guests.
Do you offer daycare packages?
Yes, we have multiple daycare packages including unlimited monthly passes and discounted multi-visit options for frequent clients.
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Reviews (6)
Michael Rickey Af Fb
Jun 18, 2022
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Their day care services are great, as are their overnight services. I've been a customer for three years, I've been happy with them the whole time.
Natalie L.
Apr 15, 2022
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The team is always so helpful showing my pup, Lionel, a welcoming hello! They are also great at accommodating pick-ups. It is great to be able to look in throughout the day to see how he is enjoying his time. They also offer great add-on services, such as walks or obstacle training.
Jim Black
Mar 20, 2022
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Our go to for stay & Play. When we go out of town our two girls can stay and play with their friends and we can rest secure that they are well cared for.
Kayla R.
Mar 07, 2022
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I've been coming here for years and the staff has been so consistent and I feel like they have a wonderful bond with my dog. They always have done their best to keep both us and the dogs safe through Covid and all. I don't feel comfortable taking my dog anywhere else, they just wouldn't handle her like paws does. They give me comfort when I drop off my dog and always answer my questions when I call to check up on her when I become a worry wart. Also to mention you can pay for pool time so with the summer coming, it's such a nice treat for them.
Olivia D.
Jan 07, 2022
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This place has mostly great reviews so I wasn't hesitant on boarding my dog here while my husband and I went out of town for 5 days. We called two days in to our trip to check on him and see how he was doing with the other dogs and they told us he was great. All was well until my husband went to pick him up. They informed my husband that our dog was in an altercation with another dog earlier in the day after another dog became aggressive towards him.
This was new to us. We received no phone call to inform us of what happened. Our dog came home with a noticeable bite wound on his snout with swelling and multiple scratches on his stomach. They had no explanation for what happened. Since being home today our normally energetic dog has been anti social and skittish around us, even shaking when we speak to him. Safe to say we will not be returning to Paws in the future. Update: we found another puncture wound on his face this morning
This was new to us. We received no phone call to inform us of what happened. Our dog came home with a noticeable bite wound on his snout with swelling and multiple scratches on his stomach. They had no explanation for what happened. Since being home today our normally energetic dog has been anti social and skittish around us, even shaking when we speak to him. Safe to say we will not be returning to Paws in the future. Update: we found another puncture wound on his face this morning
Jeff V.
Dec 03, 2021
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I typically don't write reviews, but I will go out of my way when a business does a great job. I've been taking my dogs to Paws for the past 10 years. The entire team is very polite, responsible and always does a wonderful job in watching, feeding and walking my dog. The main reason I'm writing this review is the training. I recently adopted my dog, who I was told is 1 1/2 year old.
He had some issues as it relates to getting aggressive when on leash. Seth who leads the training and Morrigan have done an amazing job in teaching my dog Zeus. They have changed all of his behavioral issues after the 8 week session. This after I took him to 2 other trainers who made NO progress. I highly recommend taking your dog to Paws for training. Jeff V
He had some issues as it relates to getting aggressive when on leash. Seth who leads the training and Morrigan have done an amazing job in teaching my dog Zeus. They have changed all of his behavioral issues after the 8 week session. This after I took him to 2 other trainers who made NO progress. I highly recommend taking your dog to Paws for training. Jeff V