Barking Muse
Sources
- Reviews read
- 57 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.80 ★
- Rank
- #123 of 332 in Houston
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Sources
- Source
- Barking Muse’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-09-08
- Rate type
- First dog, standard day
“DAYCARE Full Day: $30”Open their price page ↗
Barking Muse is a pet boarding in Sugar Land, TX, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.5/10 (exceptional) from 57 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars — #123 of 332 in Houston. Its website lists daycare from $30 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 5.
Key facts
- Services
- BoardingDaycareGrooming Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- Not published
- Daycare rate
- $30/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Houston
- #123 of 332
- Google rating
- ★4.8 (57)
- From downtown
- 17.7 mi
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
5 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-09-08. Open a policy to see their exact words.
Admission requirements3 of 6 published
Their words
“we require up-to-date shot records, including rabies, bordetella, and distemper, across all services.”barkingmuse.com/faqs/
Their words
“Yes, a free temperament test is required for all new dogs before their first boarding or day care visit.”barkingmuse.com/faqs/
Their words
“we require up-to-date shot records, including rabies, bordetella, and distemper, across all services.”barkingmuse.com/faqs/
Operations2 of 21 published
Their words
“We send daily photos and progress reports to pet parents during both daycare and boarding.”barkingmuse.com/faqs/
Their words
“For overnight stays, we recommend clients bring their dog's own food and one to two comfort items.”barkingmuse.com/faqs/
Show 22 policies not 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
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
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Who they take & how they care
- Updates during a stay
- Day camp shares progress reports and social media footageStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $40/day | Archived page, 2022-09-26 |
| 2023 | — | $40/day | Archived page, 2023-12-10 |
| 2024 | — | $30/day | Archived page, 2024-09-12 |
| 2025 | — | $30/day | Archived page, 2025-10-06 |
| Now | — | $30/day | Their website, 2026-09-08 |
First-dog standard rate, lower end of any range. How this feeds the market trend: Dogs Away Boarding Price Index.
Hours
- Mon
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Sat
- 8 AM–4 PM
- Sun
- Closed
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
For travelers
- HOU · Houston Hobby
- 18.8 mi
- IAH · Houston Bush Intercontinental
- 31.8 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
4645 Hwy 6 Ste B, Sugar Land, TX 77478
17.7 miles from downtown Houston · Get directions
Amenities & details
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
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Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Barking Muse, Sugar Land, TX. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/houston-tx/barking-muse/Similar places near Sugar Land
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