The Emerald Paw
1050 Lillian St, Waunakee, WI 53597
Overview
The Emerald Paw is a family-owned dog boarding resort and grooming salon in Waunakee, WI offering Fear Free certified care with cage-free suites, small playgroups, and comprehensive all-inclusive boarding pricing ($60-80/night). They provide photo updates, medication administration, grooming services, and require a trial stay and temperament test before boarding.
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What Reviews Say
47 reviews analyzedThe Emerald Paw is highly regarded for its exceptionally clean, spa-like atmosphere and its 'fear-free' approach to grooming and boarding. Customers frequently praise the staff's professionalism and the thoroughness of their intake process, especially for special needs or anxious dogs. While there was a single complaint regarding tour scheduling and a social media contest, the overwhelming majority of clients report that their dogs are excited to arrive and return home smelling fresh and well-cared for.
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Tour Scheduling/Responsiveness
“I wanted to schedule a tour and tried calling on a few different occasions... and I did not get a call back.”
Contest Fairness
“our dog was the one with the most likes and comments and for some WEIRD reason they didn’t announce it as the winner.”
IBPSA Member
Industry Association
Cross-referenced with IBPSA’s member directory.
Fear Free Certified Practice
Certified Practice
Cross-referenced with the Fear Free Certified Professional directory.
Top Rated
4.8 stars from 51+ reviews
This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.8-star rating across 51 reviews.
At a Glance
Pricing
Boarding
$60–$80/night
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