Montrose facilities
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The Best Paw Forward

67746 Wildcat Trl, Montrose, CO 81403

5.0
36 Google reviews
Cage-freeOutdoor yardGroomingClimate controlledOvernight potty breaksOnline booking

Overview

The Best Paw Forward is a small, Fear-Free certified boarding facility located on 24 acres in Montrose, CO. It offers personalized care with only 7 climate-controlled kennels, supervised adventures in a 7-acre forested area, and grooming services tailored to all breeds and temperaments. The facility donates 1% of revenue to animal welfare organizations and emphasizes a stress-free experience for pets.

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

Max capacity: 7 dogs

Policies & Details

Hours & Billing

Billing method:Per night

Cancellation & Deposits

Holiday surcharge — $5/day

Care & Play

Group play

Safety & Emergency

Extras

Multi-dog discount — Second dog $50 per night (must share kennel)
Owner operated

What Reviews Say

36 reviews analyzed

The Best Paw Forward is a highly-regarded dual-service facility excelling in both professional grooming and boarding. Customers consistently praise Melissa for her exceptional ability to handle nervous, elderly, or difficult-to-groom dogs with patience and skill. The boarding service is highlighted for its spacious 7-acre exercise area and personalized care, resulting in a perfect 5.0-star sentiment across all analyzed reviews.

Dog happiness
5.0
Staff
5.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Safety
5.0
Facility
5.0
Communication
5.0
Value
5.0
Drop-off / pickup
5.0

People love

Handling of Nervous/Special Needs Dogs(9)Grooming Quality(22)Boarding Environment & Exercise(6)

Staff shoutouts

Melissa(26 mentions)
Owner replies to 94% of reviewswarm tone11 repeat customers

State Licensed

Colorado PACFA Registry

Registered with Colorado Dept. of Agriculture
Licensed for: pet boarding and/or training
License valid through Mar 2026

Cross-referenced with Colorado’s Pet Animal Care Facilities Act (PACFA) database. This facility holds an active state license.

Top Rated

5.0 stars from 36+ reviews

This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 5.0-star rating across 36 reviews.

At a Glance

Google rating
5.0/ 5
Review score
5.0/ 5
Amenities6 of 14
Reviews36
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.11

Max capacity

7 dogs

Pricing

Boarding

$55/night

Contact

Visit Website+1 970-279-7626Get directions to 67746 Wildcat Trl, Montrose, CO 81403

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