Hip Hounds

★ 4.9 · 415 Google reviews·Pet boarding·Round Rock, TX
Hip Hounds, Round Rock
BoardingDaycare
Dogs Away score9.8 /10Exceptional · 415 reviews · top 4% in Austin
Sources
Behind the 9.8
Reviews read
415 on Google
Average stars
4.90 ★
Rank
#3 of 87 in Austin
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$55 /nightFrom their website, 2026-07-07
Sources
Behind the $55
Source
Hip Hounds’s own website
Checked on
2026-07-07
Rate type
First dog, standard night
“Boarding Rates … 1st Dog $55 (single night)”
Open their price page ↗

Hip Hounds is a pet boarding in Round Rock, TX, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.8/10 (exceptional) from 415 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars — #3 of 87 in Austin. Its website lists boarding from $55 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 11.

Top 4% in Austin#3 of 87 by Dogs Away score, from 415 reviews.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Open play with enforced restPlay model, per the facility.
Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.
Live cameras for ownersPer the facility’s website.

About this place

Dog daycare, boarding and grooming to bark about! We have webcams, large outdoor and indoor play yards and all day play for daycare and boarders! We also offer full-service grooming!

From the business’s public profile.

Key facts

Services
BoardingDaycareGrooming Confirmed on their own website
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
$55/night
Daycare rate
Not published
Open 24 hours
No
Booking & cameras
Online booking & owner portal via GingrFound on their website, 2026-10-03
Rank in Austin
#3 of 87
Google rating
★4.9 (415)
From downtown
14.8 mi
Neighborhood
Springbrook Business Park
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

11/27

11 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, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“What to bring: current vaccination records (Bordetella, Rabies, Distemper required).”hiphounds.com/faq
Spay / neuterRequired from 6 months
Their words
“Why do you require dogs be spayed/neutered at six months?”hiphounds.com/faq
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“Schedule a FREE Evaluation Day”hiphounds.com/
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“What to bring: current vaccination records (Bordetella, Rabies, Distemper required).”hiphounds.com/faq
Operations7 of 21 published
Play modelOpen play with enforced rest
Their words
“We promise to never "crate and rotate" - except for nap time!”hiphounds.com/
Groups separated bySize
Their words
“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”.”hiphounds.com/faq
HousingCrate free
Their words
“Never in a crate and always with live webcam access for you to watch your best friend having fun all day.”hiphounds.com/
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“Lots of indoor and outdoor space so dogs here for longer stays have the option to spread out”hiphounds.com/
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“they are free to do so in our big outdoor yards or in our indoor, climate-controlled facility”hiphounds.com/
Live cameras for ownersYes
Their words
“Never in a crate and always with live webcam access for you to watch your best friend having fun all day.”hiphounds.com/
ToursWalk-in tours welcome
Their words
“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”hiphounds.com/faq
Show 16 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot 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
Staff certificationNot 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
CapacityNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesNot 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

9.8ExceptionalDogs Away score
5 ★395
4 ★9
3 ★2
2 ★1
1 ★8
★ 4.90Google average
415reviews behind the score
★ 4.68Austin average

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

webcams 72friendly team 29tired dogs 13evaluation process 9dog socialization 6locally owned 6outdoor play area 5dog cams 3

Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.

Who they take & how they care

Minimum age
Dogs must be at least 16 weeks old for daycare and boardingStated on their website
Breed & size limits
No breed restrictionsStated on their website

In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.

Price history

Published rate for the same product as today, from archived copies of the facility’s own rate page.
YearBoardingDaycareSource
2018$37/night—Archived page, 2018-12-08
2019$37/night—Archived page, 2019-12-22
2020$40/night—Archived page, 2020-11-27
2021$40/night—Archived page, 2021-12-08
2022$45/night—Archived page, 2022-12-05
2023$45/night—Archived page, 2023-09-21
2024$52/night—Archived page, 2024-12-09
2025$52/night—Archived page, 2025-12-17
Now$55/night—Their website, 2026-07-07

First-dog standard rate, lower end of any range. How this feeds the market trend: Dogs Away Boarding Price Index.

Hours

Mon
7 AM–12 PM, 3–7 PM
Tue
7 AM–12 PM, 3–7 PM
Wed
7 AM–12 PM, 3–7 PM
Thu
7 AM–12 PM, 3–7 PM
Fri
7 AM–12 PM, 3–7 PM
Sat
9 AM–12 PM
Sun
10 AM–12 PM, 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
18.7 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

1912 Picadilly Dr, Round Rock, TX 78664

14.8 miles from downtown Austin · Springbrook Business Park · Get directions

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotPaid parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Hip Hounds

What services does Hip Hounds offer?
Hip Hounds is listed as a pet boarding service in Round Rock, TX, offering boarding, daycare.
How much does Hip Hounds charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $55 per night (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 Hip Hounds require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Hip Hounds?
Hip Hounds'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 Hip Hounds compare with other Austin facilities?
It ranks #3 of 87 in the Austin index by Dogs Away score (9.8/10, exceptional), based on 415 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars.

Cite this record

Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:

Hip Hounds, Round Rock, TX. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-08-03. https://dogsaway.co/austin-tx/hip-hounds/

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