Our Story
Alex Roe Loves DOGS! So much so that when the opportunity came to leave painting for good, he came to the conclusion that he wanted to spend his days with pups all day long!
The idea of a do-it-yourself dog wash came to Alex when he went to bathe the family’s old Shadow dog at a self-wash place in town. It was dirty, cold, and not appealing. He thought, if people can go to a spa and feel pampered, why can’t dogs?
After Shadow passed away, the thought came to his mind again as he was at a crossroads in his career, so Shadow’s Paw Wash came to be!
Established in 2018, our family-owned and operated business specializes in professional dog grooming and self-wash services. Founded on Alex’s lifelong passion for working with dogs, we take pride in creating a welcoming environment for pets and their owners.
With the help of his children, who assist in the shop; his wife Sophia, who manages operations behind the scenes; and of course, Charlie Girl and Ember Fern, our shop dogs who are sure to run and greet you with kisses upon arrival, our business is truly a family effort.
Our customers trust us to love and care for their dogs as if they were our own, ensuring each pet receives the highest level of care and attention.
Why People Love Shadow’s!
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Shadow’s Paw Wash is hands down the best, I regularly recommend them to family, friends, and strangers alike! Alex is so good with my fuzzy loves; whether my recently departed old guy who needed a tender touch and some accommodations while being groomed, to my young Corgi who tends to be a little ornery, Alex is great with them all. The shop is adorable with fun treats, toys, and doggy care items. I also can’t forget Charlie, who is a sweetheart and makes for a lovely greeter for all of their human and doggy guests.
Shadow’s Paw Wash is hands down the best place to go. Alex the owner and his furry sidekick Charlie always greets you with a smile. Whether you are rescue, foster, or pet owner, you can always be sure that your friends are always safe and taken care of there. Alex always is calm, soft talking and relaxing to the dogs which really helps them out to not become more stressed when in a new environment.
Love this family owned dog spa! They have a great selection of toys and treats too! I’ve tried just about every dog wash from Boise to Garden City to Nampa and this is hands down the nicest, cleanest self dog wash in the valley. Every time I’m in there doing a self wash, he’s always so gentle and sweet with whatever dog he’s grooming. My pup comes back looking so fresh, clean, and neatly trimmed after a day with Alex. Cannot say enough great things about this business! Stop in and say hi to Charlie girl, the sweetest shop dog around! Keep up the awesome work Shadows!