The Four Paws Resort
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.6 /10Exceptional · 724 reviews · top 23% in Columbus
Sources
Behind the 9.6
- Reviews read
- 724 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.80 ★
- Rank
- #35 of 163 in Columbus
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$45 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-19
$30middle $44$65
About the Columbus middle price
Sources
Behind the $45
- Source
- The Four Paws Resort’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-10-19
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Daily Rate : 1 dog: $45 2 dogs in a shared suite: $80 ... Holiday pricing for every major holiday results in a $10 price increase per dog ... Daycare daily fee: $27 for a full day, or $15 for a half day (5 hours).”Open their price page ↗
The Four Paws Resort is a pet groomer in Marysville, OH, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.6/10 (exceptional) from 724 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars — #35 of 163 in Columbus. Its website lists boarding from $45 per night and daycare from $27 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 9.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, canine influenza, leptospirosis · Not required: Bordetella
All-day open playPlay model, per the facility.
Outdoor access: indoor outdoorPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- GroomingDaycareBoarding Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Groomer
- Boarding rate
- $45/night
- Daycare rate
- $27/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Columbus
- #35 of 163
- Google rating
- ★4.8 (724)
- From downtown
- 27.6 mi
- Holiday / peak
- +$10 per dog on major holidays
- Additional dog
- 2 dogs in a shared suite $80; 2nd dog separate suite $42
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
9/27
9 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-10-19. Open a policy to see their exact words.
Admission requirements5 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, canine influenza, leptospirosis · Not required: Bordetella
Their words
“The specific vaccines required for all guests are Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Para influenza, Parvovirus, Canine Influenza and Rabies. Bordetella is optional, but if it is administered, it must be done 2 weeks before admission to the Resort.”the4pawsresort.com/resources/faq/
Bordetella lead time14 days before arrival
Their words
“Bordetella is optional, but if it is administered, it must be done 2 weeks before admission to the Resort.”the4pawsresort.com/resources/faq/
Spay / neuterRequired from 9 months
Their words
“All dogs, except for puppies younger than 9 months, must be spayed or neutered before staying with us.”the4pawsresort.com/resources/policies/
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“Prior to your dog’s first daycare or boarding visit, we require a behavior assessment in order to attend The Four Paws Resort. Our assessments cost $20”the4pawsresort.com/resources/policies/
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Owners must submit written record, prior to evaluation, that their dogs have current DHLPP, Canine Influenza and Rabies vaccinations.”the4pawsresort.com/resources/policies/
Operations4 of 21 published
Staff certificationPet first aid / CPR certified staff
Their words
“As of 2016, she became certified in Pet First Aid and CPR.”the4pawsresort.com/about/meet-our-team/
Play modelAll-day open play
Their words
“Our newly-expanded facility offers open play boarding, daycare, and grooming. At The Four Paws Resort, our daycare and boarding guests interact throughout the day in our outside fenced play area and our indoor play area.”the4pawsresort.com/
Outdoor accessIndoor outdoor
Their words
“The facility features 16,300 sq ft of total indoor and outdoor play area, including a 3,500 sq ft temperature-controlled indoor play area. Outside features 12,800 sq ft of turfed play area, which includes a covered section for sunny days.”the4pawsresort.com/about/company-background/
Administers medicationYes, no charge
Their words
“For no extra charge, we will administer medicine as needed for your pet.”the4pawsresort.com/resources/faq/
Show 18 policies not published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Staff on site overnightNot published on their website
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
HousingNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesNot published on their website
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
FeedingNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingNot published on their website
Policies change, so confirm anything that matters when you book. Items marked “described by reviewers” come from customers, not from the facility.
Score & reviews
9.6ExceptionalDogs Away score
Higher is better. A score backed by more reviews is more reliable. Read the reviews on Google Maps. Data as of July–October 2026.
What reviewers mention most
dog boarding 57caring staff 56dog happiness 12clean facility 10dog excitement 7tired dog 7gentle grooming 3day care evaluation 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- How a stay is counted
- Boarding is counted in 24-hour periods from drop-off timeStated on their website
- Late pick-up
- Pick-up after the 24-hour period adds $15 as a half day of daycareStated on their website
- Cancellation
- Holiday bookings: full refund 2 weeks out, 50% at 1 week, no refund with less than 1 week noticeStated on their website
- Collars
- Choke and prong collars are not allowedStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $33/night | — | Archived page, 2021-09-23 |
| 2021 | — | $24/day | Archived page, 2021-09-23 |
| 2022 | $35/night | — | Archived page, 2022-10-01 |
| 2022 | — | $25/day | Archived page, 2022-12-04 |
| 2023 | $37/night | — | Archived page, 2023-09-23 |
| 2023 | — | $25/day | Archived page, 2023-09-23 |
| 2024 | $39/night | — | Archived page, 2024-10-04 |
| 2024 | — | $25/day | Archived page, 2024-09-11 |
| 2025 | $41/night | — | Archived page, 2025-11-16 |
| 2025 | — | $26/day | Archived page, 2025-12-15 |
| Now | $45/night | $27/day | Their website, 2026-10-19 |
First-dog standard rate, lower end of any range. How this feeds the market trend: Dogs Away Boarding Price Index.
Hours
- Mon
- 5:30 AM–8 PM
- Tue
- 5:30 AM–8 PM
- Wed
- 5:30 AM–8 PM
- Thu
- 5:30 AM–8 PM
- Fri
- 5:30 AM–8 PM
- Sat
- 7–11 AM
- Sun
- 7–11 AM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
Location
454 N Maple St, Marysville, OH 43040
27.6 miles from downtown Columbus · Get directions
Amenities & details
Onsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotCredit cardsDebit cardsNFC mobile paymentsPaid parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about The Four Paws Resort
What services does The Four Paws Resort offer?
The Four Paws Resort is listed as a pet groomer in Marysville, OH, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does The Four Paws Resort charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $45 per night and daycare at $27 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-10-19). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Columbus median published boarding rate is $43/night.
What vaccines does The Four Paws Resort require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, canine influenza, leptospirosis · Not required: Bordetella.
Is someone on site overnight at The Four Paws Resort?
The Four Paws Resort's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-10-19). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does The Four Paws Resort compare with other Columbus facilities?
It ranks #35 of 163 in the Columbus index by Dogs Away score (9.6/10, exceptional), based on 724 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
The Four Paws Resort, Marysville, OH. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-19. https://dogsaway.co/columbus-oh/the-four-paws-resort/Similar places near Marysville
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