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Paw Paws Canine College

Name: Paw Paws Canine College
Address: 1645 Powers Hollow Rd, Slanesville, WV 25444, Slanesville, WV, 25444.0, US
Telephone: +1 304-492-4075
Rating: 4.6

1645 Powers Hollow Rd, Slanesville, WV 25444

4.6

22 Google reviews

Outdoor yardReactive breeds OKMedication adminTrainingClimate controlled

Overview

Paw Paws Canine College is a family-run dog training and boarding facility located in the mountains of Hampshire County, West Virginia, operated by Jenny Mercer after the passing of founder Sue Clauss in 2021. The facility offers a 3-week training program focused on basic obedience and problem-solving, along with boarding services featuring heated/cooled indoor kennels and two half-acre fenced play areas. With over 45 years of experience, they specialize in behavior modification including aggression, reactivity, and anxiety issues.

Amenities & Policies

Cage-free

Webcam

Staff overnight

Outdoor yardreal grass

Pool / water play

Small dog area

Accepts puppies

Reactive breeds

Medication admin

Grooming

Training

Climate controlled

Overnight potty breaks

Online booking

Spay/neuter required

Temperament test

Required vaccinations: Rabies, Distemper complex, Bordetella

Policies & Details

Care & Play

Group play

Feeding policy:Owner provides food

Extras

Owner operated

What Reviews Say

22 reviews analyzed

Paw Paws Canine College receives overwhelmingly positive reviews with an average rating near 5.0. The facility is praised for its knowledgeable trainers (Jenny and Sue), comprehensive training programs that teach both dogs and owners, and excellent boarding services. The single 1-star review addresses training effectiveness concerns, and the owner provided a detailed, professional response explaining the situation. Multiple clients have been returning for decades, and dogs are described as excited to visit. This is primarily a training facility with boarding, not a traditional daycare/boarding-only facility.

Dog happiness

5.0

Staff

5.0

Communication

5.0

Cleanliness

4.5

Safety

4.5

Facility

4.5

Drop-off / pickup

4.5

Value

4.0

People love

Trainer expertise and knowledge(12)Individualized training for dog AND owner(8)Boarding services(5)Patient, kind training approach(4)Follow-up support and ongoing lessons(4)Dog loves going there/excited to visit(4)

Staff shoutouts

Jenny(8 mentions)Sue(12 mentions)

Worth noting

Training effectiveness questioned - dog reportedly worse after training

“I don't understand how you can claim to be a dog trainer and then return a dog who behaves worse than before training.”

Owner replies to 100% of reviewsprofessional tone12 repeat customers

Top Rated

4.6 stars from 22+ reviews

This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.6-star rating across 22 reviews.

At a Glance

Google rating

4.6/ 5

Review score

4.6/ 5

Amenities5 of 14

Reviews22

Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.12

Pricing

Contact facility for pricing

Contact

Visit Website +1 304-492-4075 1645 Powers Hollow Rd, Slanesville, WV 25444

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