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PAWZ Dog Services

410 W Blount Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920

4.9
265 Google reviews
Staff overnightOutdoor yardPool / water playSmall dog areaAccepts puppiesMedication adminGroomingClimate controlledOvernight potty breaks

Overview

PAWZ Dog Services is a locally owned and operated 7,500 sq ft dog boarding and daycare facility in Knoxville, TN offering overnight boarding, daycare, grooming, and wedding concierge services. The facility features climate-controlled runs, 4 outdoor play yards including a summer pool, 2 indoor play areas, a senior dog room, and 24/7 video surveillance. They require a temperament test and specific vaccinations (Rabies, DHPP, Bordetella) and charge $41-$99/night for standard boarding with holiday surcharges.

Amenities & Policies

Cage-free
Webcam
Staff overnight
Outdoor yardturf
Pool / water play
Small dog area
Accepts puppies14+ months
Reactive breeds
Medication admin
Grooming
Training
Climate controlled
Overnight potty breaks
Online booking
Spay/neuter required
Temperament test

Required vaccinations: Rabies, DHPP, Bordetella

Policies & Details

Hours & Billing

Drop-off hours:7am-7pm
Pick-up hours:7am-7pm
Billing method:Per night

Cancellation & Deposits

Holiday surcharge โ€” $5/night

Care & Play

Group play
Solo play
Daily updates โ€” Paid
Comfort items allowed
Feeding policy:Owner provides food

Safety & Emergency

Emergency vet protocol:Nearby clinic
Emergency vet cost:Owner
Fire safety system

Extras

Multi-dog discount โ€” $37/night for additional dog
Senior dog accommodations
Owner operated

What Reviews Say

265 reviews analyzed

PAWZ Dog Services enjoys overwhelmingly positive reviews with a 4.85 average rating. The facility excels in staff friendliness, dog happiness, and cleanliness - with dogs visibly excited to attend and owners praising the genuine love shown to pets. The main concerns center on a few isolated incidents involving a dog death (with owner explanation), a grooming mishap, and minor communication gaps. Most negative reviews receive prompt, professional owner responses. The business demonstrates strong repeat customer loyalty with many multi-year clients and offers excellent value with senior dog accommodations and flexible services.

Dog happiness
4.9
Staff
4.9
Cleanliness
4.8
Facility
4.7
Communication
4.6
Value
4.6
Safety
4.5
Drop-off / pickup
4.5

People love

Staff genuinely loves dogsDogs love attending - excited to goGreat for anxious/senior dogsClean, nice facilityExcellent communication and updatesGood value/pricingSenior dog care

Staff shoutouts

Jennifer(28 mentions)Anthony(12 mentions)Brynna(5 mentions)Maggie(3 mentions)

Worth noting

Dog death during boarding - owner claims senior dog with undisclosed medical conditions overheated; owner provided detailed response with incident timeline

โ€œHe died on their watch. When I went to get his items, it seemed there was confusion about his medication and I feel something was mismanaged but no proof of it.โ€

Dog injury during play - puppy sustained leg strain requiring weeks recovery

โ€œMy 6 month old pup ended up with a strain in his leg with a very bad limp. He came home and wasn't the same dog for weeks.โ€

Dog left wet and covered in urine, developed leash fear

โ€œI received her wet and assuming covered in pee. After we got home and I got her on a leash and she flipped. She's never had problems or been scared on a leash before but after her stay here she's terrified!โ€

Grooming mishap - dog shaved inappropriately causing skin irritation and requiring sweaters

โ€œThey are obviously more difficult than most dogs and have a TON of hair. That's why we leave it to the 'professionals'! We left with the most terrible shaved dog you can imagine!โ€

Lack of photo updates/report cards(3 mentions)

โ€œI would love to have more updates like a report card every day or pictures. They try their best at their pictures, but they're not guaranteed.โ€

Appointment/booking issues(2 mentions)

โ€œI made an appointment weeks ahead of time before my weekend vacation... they told me my appointment was cancelled this morning for no reason at all and now they are all filled.โ€

Late pickup/drop-off issues(2 mentions)

โ€œMy check-in time was 9:00 am on Sunday December 7... We waited 20 minutes. We had no alternative as we were leaving and had no other resource to keep our dog.โ€

Dog returned in poor condition

โ€œI received her wet and assuming covered in pee.โ€

Owner replies to 100% of reviewsAvg response: 1dprofessional tone142 repeat customers

PACCC Certified Staff

Manager Level

Staff: Becca Childress
Independently certified by PACCC
Meets professional manager standards

Cross-referenced with PACCCโ€™s certified professional directory.

At a Glance

Google rating
4.9/ 5
Review score
4.7/ 5
Amenities9 of 14
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.142

Min puppy age

14 months

Pricing

Boarding

$41โ€“$99/night

Daycare

$27โ€“$32/day

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