--- title: "Happy Mailman Dog Retreat — Austin, TX" url: "https://dogsaway.co/austin-tx/happy-mailman-dog-retreat/" updated: "2026-08-03" data_pulled: "2026-07-07" census_at: "2026-08-03" source: "Dogs Away — public Google Business profile (identity, rating) + Dogs Away disclosure census of the facility's own website" license: "All rights reserved. Read and cite freely. No bulk copying. (https://dogsaway.co/terms/)" attribution: "Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co)" --- # Happy Mailman Dog Retreat Kennel in Austin, TX — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Austin, TX (https://dogsaway.co/austin-tx/). **★4.7 from 121 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.4/10.** The Dogs Away score is a Bayesian-adjusted Google rating on a 0–10 scale (prior weight 25 reviews at the 4.669 network mean). ## Facts - **Services:** boarding, daycare - **Address:** 8850 US-290, Austin, TX 78736 - **Phone:** (512) 301-2359 - **Website:** http://www.happymailmandogs.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Happy%20Mailman%20Dog%20Retreat&query_place_id=ChIJedgBiPxIW4YRhTNolTVhy-c ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 7–11 AM, 4–7 PM | | Tuesday | 7–11 AM, 4–7 PM | | Wednesday | 7–11 AM, 4–7 PM | | Thursday | 7–11 AM, 4–7 PM | | Friday | 7–11 AM, 4–7 PM | | Saturday | 7–11 AM, 4–7 PM | | Sunday | 4–6:30 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Cancellation:** No fee for non-holiday changes or cancellations; holidays need 7 days' notice or 100% is charged — facility's words: "We will never charge you for a reservation change or cancellation for a non-holiday visit … We reserve the right to charge you for 100% of your stay during holidays if you do not cancel at least seven days prior to your drop off date." (https://www.happymailmandogs.com/faq) - **Minimum age (months):** All dogs must be over 3 months old — facility's words: "All dogs must be over 3 months old" (https://www.happymailmandogs.com/faq) - **Handling & correction:** Daycare staff use positive reinforcement — facility's words: "Positive reinforcement and lots of love throughout the day" (https://www.happymailmandogs.com/dog-daycare) ## Booking and cameras - **Gingr** (booking): linked from the facility's website — https://oakhill.portal.gingrapp.com/#/public/new_customer - Checked 2026-10-03. ## For travelers - **AUS** (Austin-Bergstrom): 15.4 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 7 AM to 7 PM - **Open Sunday:** yes Hours from the public business profile; drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower. ## Published rates - **Overnight boarding:** $50 per night (first dog, standard rate) > “Standard Boarding $50/night … 10+ Nights Boarding $45/night” Source: https://www.happymailmandogs.com/pricing — checked July 7, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 8 of 27 checked policies on its own website (census August 3, 2026). "Not published" is a fact about the website on that date, not a claim about the facility's practice. ### Admission requirements - **Vaccinations required:** Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, leptospirosis · Not mentioned: canine influenza > “All vaccinations – Rabies, DHLPP, and Bordetella* – must be current. Pets seven months or older must be spayed or neutered.” — https://www.happymailmandogretreat.com/ - **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of August 3, 2026 - **Fecal / parasite test:** Not published on their website as of August 3, 2026 - **Spay / neuter:** Required from 7 months > “Pets seven months or older must be spayed or neutered.” — https://www.happymailmandogretreat.com/ - **Temperament evaluation:** Required before a first stay > “Dogs staying with Happy Mailman must first complete a trial day so we can evaluate how they interact with other dogs.” — https://www.happymailmandogretreat.com/ - **Vaccination records:** Not published on their website as of August 3, 2026 ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Not published on their website as of August 3, 2026 - **Staff-to-dog ratio:** Not published on their website as of August 3, 2026 - **Maximum playgroup size:** Not published on their website as of August 3, 2026 - **Staff certification:** Not published on their website as of August 3, 2026 - **Play model:** All-day open play > “We do not breed discriminate at Happy Mailman; however, an open play environment is not suitable for all dogs. Dogs staying with Happy Mailman must first complete a trial day so we can evaluate how they interact with other dogs.” — https://www.happymailmandogretreat.com/ - **Groups separated by:** Not published on their website as of August 3, 2026 - **Time out of their room:** Not published on their website as of August 3, 2026 - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Not published on their website as of August 3, 2026 - **Housing:** Not published on their website as of August 3, 2026 - **Outdoor access:** Yard — described by 4 Google reviews; not stated on the facility's website as of August 3, 2026 - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of August 3, 2026 - **Climate control:** Climate-controlled > “Play Yards Manager Lives Onsite Great Location Quiet Environment Off-Leash Play Climate-Controlled” — https://www.happymailmandogretreat.com/ - **Live cameras for owners:** Not published on their website as of August 3, 2026 - **Photo / report-card updates:** Not published on their website as of August 3, 2026 - **Tours:** Tours offered > “Contact us today to set up your free playday and get a tour of our facility!” — https://www.happymailmandogretreat.com/ - **Injury / fight policy:** Not published on their website as of August 3, 2026 - **Veterinary access:** Not published on their website as of August 3, 2026 - **Administers medication:** Yes, no charge > “We are happy to administer medications as well at no additional charge.” — https://www.happymailmandogretreat.com/ - **Feeding:** Owner's food encouraged > “If your dog has a sensitive stomach or is a newcomer to Happy Mailman, we encourage you to bring your pet's own food to help protect against stomach upset.” — https://www.happymailmandogretreat.com/ - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of August 3, 2026 - **Online booking:** Not published on their website as of August 3, 2026 ## Licensing Texas does not license or inspect dog boarding and daycare facilities at the state level. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation's Licensed Breeder Program covers commercial dog and cat BREEDERS only — the threshold is keeping five or more intact adult females — and does not reach boarding kennels, daycares, or the veterinary practices that board. There is no state inspection regime, no public inspection record, and no state license number to look up. Local requirements (zoning approval, a city business license, and in some jurisdictions a conditional use permit) are set city by city and are not published in a consolidated, machine-readable form. Market licensing detail: https://dogsaway.co/austin-tx/ ## How to cite Happy Mailman Dog Retreat, Austin, TX. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/austin-tx/happy-mailman-dog-retreat/ (census August 3, 2026; listing data July 7, 2026). Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co). Read or cite this one record with a link. Do not bulk copy, scrape or rebuild the directory. 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