About Our facility

Our climate controlled facility is equipped with spacious suites for every size dog, ranging in size from: 4.5ft x 6ft, 5ft x 7ft, 5ft x 8ft, all the way up to our biggest at 6ft x 8ft. We provide raised beds and bedding, bowls, and toys for your pup to enjoy during their stay. At night, our guests get to fall asleep to either a movie or spa music! Our heated and cooled dog friendly rubber flooring provides traction when playing, less pressure on the joints and is easily sanitized and disinfected. Our several outdoor play areas are secure and include play equipment, toys, kiddie pools and shade from the sun.

Our mission

At Paws & Relax, we strive to provide a safe, comfortable, and fun environment for your pup while you are away! Whether your pup is boarding with us, or just here for a daycare day, every one of our guests get the same amount of attention and quality of care. Our Daycare option is catered to pups that are already social with other pups and need a place to safely run off their energy with other socialized canine friends! But don't fret! At Paws & Relax, we recognize that all pups need the same love and care while you are away, whether or not they enjoy other dogs company! So if your pup isn't social, but still needs a place to stay while you are on vacation, we have our Solo/Unsocial Boarding option for you!
​Learn more about Daycare and our Boarding options below! 

our Owner

​David M. Elsom, DVM

​Dr. Elsom graduated from Kansas State College of Veterinary Medicine.  He owned a veterinary practice in Mobridge, SD for 12 years before buying Spearfish Animal Hospital in 1999. In August 2008 he opened Cremations at Lone Tree - an animal cremation facility.
In April 2018 he opened Paws & Relax - a dog boarding and play-care facility. His care and patience with animals is apparent in all he does!

OUR GUESTS

Pictured below are images of our facility as well as some happy guests! To view our current campers, click here.