SkyBlue Kennels
BoardingDaycare
Dogs Away score9.4 /10Excellent · 283 reviews · top 48% in Austin
Sources
Behind the 9.4
- Reviews read
- 283 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.70 ★
- Rank
- #40 of 87 in Austin
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$55 /nightFrom their website, 2026-07-07
$45middle $55$65
About the Austin middle price
Sources
Behind the $55
- Source
- SkyBlue Kennels’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-07-07
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“1 Dog Boarding $55/night 10+ Night Rate: $50/night”Open their price page ↗
SkyBlue Kennels is a pet boarding in Austin, TX, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.4/10 (excellent) from 283 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars — #40 of 87 in Austin. Its website lists boarding from $55 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 7.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, leptospirosis · Not mentioned: canine influenza
Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
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
- #40 of 87
- Google rating
- ★4.7 (283)
- From downtown
- 5.7 mi
- Neighborhood
- Rogers Hill
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
7/27
7 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, leptospirosis · Not mentioned: canine influenza
Their words
“All vaccinations – Rabies, DHLPP, and Bordetella* – must be current.”skybluekennelsatx.com/faq
Bordetella lead time5 days before arrival
Their words
“Bordetella (kennel cough) must be current or updated at least two days prior if administered intranasally and at least 5 days if administered with a needle, to take into account the incubation”skybluekennelsatx.com/faq
Spay / neuterNot required
Their words
“Do you take unaltered dogs? Yes! We do not require dogs to be spayed or neutered to stay at our facility!”skybluekennelsatx.com/faq
Temperament evaluationNot required
Their words
“While we do not require an evaluation day, we do recommend a day of daycare prior to a longer boarding stay”skybluekennelsatx.com/faq
Operations3 of 21 published
Solo care for dogs who skip group playSpecialty option
Their words
“Specializing in non-social dogs! At SkyBlue, we believe every dog deserves a safe, loving place to stay”skybluekennelsatx.com/
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“we may pair an unaltered dog with an altered dog in a play yard”skybluekennelsatx.com/faq
FeedingOwner's food encouraged
Their words
“If your dog has a sensitive stomach or is a newcomer to SkyBlue, we encourage you to bring your pet's own food to help protect against stomach upset.”skybluekennelsatx.com/faq
Show 20 policies not published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot 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
Play modelNot published on their website
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
HousingNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot 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
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
9.4ExcellentDogs 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
old austin feel 4worn out dogs 4lack of special accommodations 4dog training 4dog bath 3dog safety 3reactive dog 2leaving pup with them 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Cancellation
- No fee for non-holiday changes or cancellations; holidays need 7 days' notice or 100% is chargedStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Unaltered dogs & females in heat
- Takes unaltered dogs; pairs them only with altered dogs in playStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $45/night | — | Archived page, 2022-09-25 |
| 2023 | $45/night | — | Archived page, 2023-09-29 |
| 2024 | $50/night | — | Archived page, 2024-10-09 |
| 2025 | $50/night | — | Archived page, 2025-10-06 |
| 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
- 7:30 AM–6:30 PM
- Tue
- 7:30 AM–6:30 PM
- Wed
- 7:30 AM–6:30 PM
- Thu
- 7:30 AM–6:30 PM
- Fri
- 7:30 AM–6:30 PM
- Sat
- 8 AM–12 PM
- Sun
- 12–5 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
- 5.8 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 7:30 AM – 6:30 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
7509 FM 969, Austin, TX 78724
5.7 miles from downtown Austin · Rogers Hill · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about SkyBlue Kennels
What services does SkyBlue Kennels offer?
SkyBlue Kennels is listed as a pet boarding service in Austin, TX, offering boarding, daycare.
How much does SkyBlue Kennels 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 SkyBlue Kennels require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, leptospirosis · Not mentioned: canine influenza.
Is someone on site overnight at SkyBlue Kennels?
SkyBlue Kennels'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 SkyBlue Kennels compare with other Austin facilities?
It ranks #40 of 87 in the Austin index by Dogs Away score (9.4/10, excellent), based on 283 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
SkyBlue Kennels, Austin, TX. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-08-03. https://dogsaway.co/austin-tx/skyblue-kennels/Similar places near Austin
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