River Paws – The River Paws Way

— A fun and safe place to learn and play —

The River Paws Way

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“River Paws is the BEST of Dane County. They treat your dogs as if they were their own. My dogs always come home happy”

- Otto Khamphouy

“We’ve used five different daycares for our dog over the years, and this is our favorite because of the balance of professionalism and personal care.”

- Evelyn Lasky-Westbrook

“I love that the staff works with the dogs to reinforce commands and work on obedience. I recommend this place to everyone I know looking for a safe, caring place to take their pups.”

- Krystal Gabert

“Welcoming space. River Paws seems to really care about the safety and well/being of its canine clients. Owner Amanda has extensive knowledge of animal behavior and it shows!”

- Nancy Stillwell

“Amanda and the crew are WONDERFUL, I can’t say enough good things about them. Their communication is fantastic, Cricket is always so emotionally, mentally, and physically stimulated there that she comes home a snuggly puddle of contentment, and I love their little report cards too.”

- Laura Purdy

River Paws Methods

At River Paws we have a different take on the doggy daycare experience. We provide an open environment that allows dogs to interact with each other. We also know that dogs sometimes just need to run or swim. We take our guests to the nearby dog park and allow them to get their energy out in a positive manner. Our staff is constantly working with the dogs to provide positive interactions throughout the day. We also take the time to provide puzzle toys, positive behavioral reinforcement and agility games to the dogs. As we are dog lovers ourselves, we know how much your puppy means to you and we want each of our guests to have a happy and healthy experience.

River Paws Training

Training classes could help your relationship with your dog. These classes train both the human and dog together. Our Play, Stay, and Train program makes training a fun and rewarding experience. Our emphasis is on meeting your dogs’ innate needs first, such as play and exercise, along with learning new tricks, behaviors, and manners. We will work on training with your dog in short increments over four hours. Training sessions begin with exercises such as a long hike or a trip to the dog park. During the afternoon, your dog may enjoy a puzzle toy, group training games, and socialize with other dogs in between one on one time with our trainer.