Starmark Animal Behavior Center

★ 4.5 · 348 Google reviews·Dog trainer·Hutto, TX
Starmark Animal Behavior Center, Hutto
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.0 /10Excellent · 348 reviews · top 84% in Austin
Sources
Behind the 9.0
Reviews read
348 on Google
Average stars
4.50 ★
Rank
#70 of 87 in Austin
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$43 /nightFrom their website, 2026-07-07
Sources
Behind the $43
Source
Starmark Animal Behavior Center’s own website
Checked on
2026-07-07
Rate type
First dog, standard night
“Basic Boarding … $43 per night … with playtime $50 per night”
Open their price page ↗

Starmark Animal Behavior Center is a dog trainer in Hutto, TX, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.0/10 (excellent) from 348 Google reviews averaging 4.5 stars — #70 of 87 in Austin. Its website lists boarding from $43–$50 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 6.

Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, leptospirosis · Not mentioned: canine influenza
Outdoor access: patio yard poolPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.

About this place

Proudly offering Dog Boarding and Training services for dogs of all breeds and sizes! Our programs are customizable and our boarding packages offer accommodations your dogs will love. Trainers are Certified Canine Training & Behavior Specialists and our Kennel Attendants are all Fear Free Certified as well!

From the business’s public profile.

Key facts

Services
TrainingDaycareBoarding Confirmed on their own website
Type
Other
Boarding rate
$43–$50/night
Daycare rate
Not published
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Austin
#70 of 87
Google rating
★4.5 (348)
From downtown
20.2 mi
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

6/27

6 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 requirements3 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, leptospirosis · Not mentioned: canine influenza
Their words
“Q: What vaccinations are required? A: We require proof of current Rabies, DHLPP, and Bordetella.”starmarkacademy.com/
Spay / neuterNot required
Their words
“We proudly accept all dog breeds, as well as dogs that have not yet been spayed or neutered.”starmarkacademy.com/
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Besides your dog's vaccination records, you are not required to bring anything additional.”starmarkacademy.com/
Operations3 of 21 published
Outdoor accessPatio yard pool
Their words
“suites with access to outdoor patios, play yards, a beach club activity area with swimming pool”starmarkacademy.com/
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Our 200-kennel boarding facility features spacious climate-controlled indoor suites with access to outdoor patios”starmarkacademy.com/
FeedingHouse food provided
Their words
“Q: Should I bring my own dog food? A: We feed Diamond Maintenance and Diamond Puppy dry food free of charge”starmarkacademy.com/
Show 21 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot 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
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot 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
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

9.0ExcellentDogs Away score
5 ★263
4 ★44
3 ★6
2 ★5
1 ★30
★ 4.50Google average
348reviews 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

friendly staff 32dog boarding 21board and train 5kind staff 5reactive dog training 4splash pad 3follow up session 3group class 3

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

Price history

Published rate for the same product as today, from archived copies of the facility’s own rate page.
YearBoardingDaycareSource
2018$26/night—Archived page, 2018-12-21
2019$26/night—Archived page, 2019-12-12
2020$29/night—Archived page, 2020-11-29
2021$29/night—Archived page, 2021-11-29
2022$33/night—Archived page, 2022-09-26
2023$38/night—Archived page, 2023-10-22
2024$40/night—Archived page, 2024-10-13
2025$43/night—Archived page, 2025-10-15
Now$43–$50/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–6 PM
Tue
7 AM–6 PM
Wed
7 AM–6 PM
Thu
7 AM–6 PM
Fri
7 AM–6 PM
Sat
9 AM–1 PM
Sun
Closed

From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.

For travelers

AUS · Austin-Bergstrom
22.5 mi
Weekday hours span
7 AM – 6 PM
Open Sunday
No

Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.

Location

200 Co Rd 197, Hutto, TX 78634

20.2 miles from downtown Austin · Get directions

Amenities & details

Onsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Starmark Animal Behavior Center

What services does Starmark Animal Behavior Center offer?
Starmark Animal Behavior Center is listed as a dog trainer in Hutto, TX, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Starmark Animal Behavior Center charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $43–$50 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 Starmark Animal Behavior Center require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, leptospirosis · Not mentioned: canine influenza.
Is someone on site overnight at Starmark Animal Behavior Center?
Starmark Animal Behavior Center'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 Starmark Animal Behavior Center compare with other Austin facilities?
It ranks #70 of 87 in the Austin index by Dogs Away score (9.0/10, excellent), based on 348 Google reviews averaging 4.5 stars.

Cite this record

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

Starmark Animal Behavior Center, Hutto, TX. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-08-03. https://dogsaway.co/austin-tx/starmark-animal-behavior-center/

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