DogJoy
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.6 /10Exceptional · 176 reviews · top 23% in Austin
Sources
Behind the 9.6
- Reviews read
- 176 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.80 ★
- Rank
- #19 of 87 in Austin
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$58 /nightFrom their website, 2026-07-07
$45middle $55$65
About the Austin middle price
Sources
Behind the $58
- Source
- DogJoy’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-07-07
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Stay & Play Boarding … $69/night … Hotel Boarding … $58/night … Daycare Full Day $56/day”Open their price page ↗
DogJoy is a dog trainer in Pflugerville, TX, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.6/10 (exceptional) from 176 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars — #19 of 87 in Austin. Its website lists boarding from $58–$69 per night and daycare from $56 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 9.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, leptospirosis · Not required: Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza
Structured rotationPlay model, per the facility.
Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- TrainingDaycareBoarding Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Other
- Boarding rate
- $58–$69/night
- Daycare rate
- $56/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Booking & cameras
- Online scheduling for tours & appointments via Acuity SchedulingFound on their website, 2026-10-03
- Rank in Austin
- #19 of 87
- Google rating
- ★4.8 (176)
- From downtown
- 18.5 mi
- 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, 2026-08-03. Open a policy to see their exact words.
Admission requirements4 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, leptospirosis · Not required: Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza
Their words
“We require Rabies, Distemper, Parvovirus, and Leptospirosis vaccinations. When given for the first time, Leptospirosis has two wait periods”dogjoyranch.com/requirements/
Bordetella lead time7 days before arrival
Their words
“Bordetella is not required. There is a 7 day waiting period if the Bordetella vaccine was recently given.”dogjoyranch.com/requirements/
Fecal / parasite testNegative test required
Their words
“A clean fecal exam result, recent within the year, must be on file at all times. We highly recommend requesting that your vet tests for Giardia alongside the parasite exam.”dogjoyranch.com/requirements/
Spay / neuterNot required
Their words
“Intact male fee: +$10/night”dogjoyranch.com/dog-boarding/
Operations5 of 21 published
Play modelStructured rotation
Their words
“Your dog enjoys structured play, enrichment, and calm, private rest so they return home happy, balanced, and well cared for.”dogjoyranch.com/
Groups separated bySize, temperament and energy
Their words
“Play Dogs need to move, but play is structured and supervised. Grouped by size, temperament, and energy”dogjoyranch.com/
Solo care for dogs who skip group playOffered
Their words
“Hotel Boarding (Non-Social Dogs) SPACE IS LIMITED Price: $58/night Includes: Private accommodations”dogjoyranch.com/
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“Outdoor play yards and indoor Great Room time”dogjoyranch.com/
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Includes: Indoor rest time in climate-controlled lodge Group play in outdoor yards”dogjoyranch.com/
Show 18 policies not published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot published on their website
Vaccination recordsNot 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
Staff certificationNot published on their website
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
HousingNot published on their website
CapacityNot 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
Administers medicationNot 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 20caring staff 16daycare 15happy dogs 8positive environment 8puppy classes 7dog socialization 5behavior monitoring 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Cancellation
- Boarding needs 72 hours' notice; peak season or holidays need 7 daysStated on their website
- If a dog is sick
- Dogs must be in good health; sick dogs should not be brought inStated on their website
- Collars
- Collars and harnesses removed after drop-off; prong, choke, shock collars not allowedStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Senior dogs
- No upper age limit; may suggest a lower-activity stay for seniorsStated on their website
- Minimum age
- Boarding minimum age is 3 months; exceptions with prior approvalStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Hours
- Mon
- 7–11 AM, 4–7 PM
- Tue
- 7–11 AM, 4–7 PM
- Wed
- 7–11 AM, 4–7 PM
- Thu
- 7–11 AM, 4–7 PM
- Fri
- 7–11 AM, 4–7 PM
- Sat
- 9 AM–12 PM
- Sun
- 4–6 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
For travelers
- AUS · Austin-Bergstrom
- 20.7 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 7 AM – 7 PM
- Open Sunday
- Yes
Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.
Location
20818 Martin Ln, Pflugerville, TX 78660
18.5 miles from downtown Austin · Get directions
Amenities & details
Identifies as women-ownedWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotFree parking lotOn-site parking
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about DogJoy
What services does DogJoy offer?
DogJoy is listed as a dog trainer in Pflugerville, TX, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does DogJoy charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $58–$69 per night and daycare at $56 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-07-07). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Austin median published boarding rate is $55/night.
What vaccines does DogJoy require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, leptospirosis · Not required: Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza.
Is someone on site overnight at DogJoy?
DogJoy's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-08-03). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does DogJoy compare with other Austin facilities?
It ranks #19 of 87 in the Austin index by Dogs Away score (9.6/10, exceptional), based on 176 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
DogJoy, Pflugerville, TX. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-08-03. https://dogsaway.co/austin-tx/dogjoy/Similar places near Pflugerville
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