--- title: "Hip Hounds — Austin, TX" url: "https://dogsaway.co/austin-tx/hip-hounds/" 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)" --- # Hip Hounds Pet boarding service in Round Rock, TX — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Austin, TX (https://dogsaway.co/austin-tx/). **★4.9 from 415 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.8/10.** 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, grooming - **Address:** 1912 Picadilly Dr, Round Rock, TX 78664 - **Phone:** (512) 989-6767 - **Website:** http://www.hiphounds.com/?utm_source=googlemb&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=weblink&utm_content=home - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hip%20Hounds&query_place_id=ChIJoRFmWTTORIYRd_WhLdtRVE8 ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 7 AM–12 PM, 3–7 PM | | Tuesday | 7 AM–12 PM, 3–7 PM | | Wednesday | 7 AM–12 PM, 3–7 PM | | Thursday | 7 AM–12 PM, 3–7 PM | | Friday | 7 AM–12 PM, 3–7 PM | | Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM | | Sunday | 10 AM–12 PM, 4–6 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Breed & size limits:** No breed restrictions — facility's words: "We do not have any breed restrictions." (https://hiphounds.com/dog-boarding/) - **Minimum age (months):** Dogs must be at least 16 weeks old for daycare and boarding — facility's words: "Your dog must be a minimum of 16 weeks of age" (https://hiphounds.com/get-started/) ## Booking and cameras - **Gingr** (booking): linked from the facility's website — https://hiphounds.portal.gingrapp.com/#/public/login - Checked 2026-10-03. ## For travelers - **AUS** (Austin-Bergstrom): 18.7 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:** $55 per night (first dog, standard rate) > “Boarding Rates … 1st Dog $55 (single night)” Source: https://hiphounds.com/pricing/ — checked July 7, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 11 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 · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis > “What to bring: current vaccination records (Bordetella, Rabies, Distemper required).” — https://hiphounds.com/faq - **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 6 months > “Why do you require dogs be spayed/neutered at six months?” — https://hiphounds.com/faq - **Temperament evaluation:** Required before a first stay > “Schedule a FREE Evaluation Day” — https://hiphounds.com/ - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “What to bring: current vaccination records (Bordetella, Rabies, Distemper required).” — https://hiphounds.com/faq ### 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:** Open play with enforced rest > “We promise to never "crate and rotate" - except for nap time!” — https://hiphounds.com/ - **Groups separated by:** Size > “Do you split up dogs by size? We have two groups of dogs here every day. What we call the “small side” and the “big side”.” — https://hiphounds.com/faq - **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:** Crate free > “Never in a crate and always with live webcam access for you to watch your best friend having fun all day.” — https://hiphounds.com/ - **Outdoor access:** Yard > “Lots of indoor and outdoor space so dogs here for longer stays have the option to spread out” — https://hiphounds.com/ - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of August 3, 2026 - **Climate control:** Climate-controlled > “they are free to do so in our big outdoor yards or in our indoor, climate-controlled facility” — https://hiphounds.com/ - **Live cameras for owners:** Yes > “Never in a crate and always with live webcam access for you to watch your best friend having fun all day.” — https://hiphounds.com/ - **Photo / report-card updates:** Not published on their website as of August 3, 2026 - **Tours:** Walk-in tours welcome > “Do you offer tours of your facility? Yes. While we can usually give a tour any time we're open, it's best to call or text us before you come by in case we're super busy” — https://hiphounds.com/faq - **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:** Not published on their website as of August 3, 2026 - **Feeding:** Not published on their website as of August 3, 2026 - **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 Hip Hounds, Round Rock, TX. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/austin-tx/hip-hounds/ (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. Terms: https://dogsaway.co/terms/ Structured data: https://dogsaway.co/api/v1/facilities/austin-tx/hip-hounds.json