Dogtopia of Houston - W. Alabama Street
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.5 /10Exceptional · 48 reviews · top 39% in Houston
Sources
Behind the 9.5
- Reviews read
- 48 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.80 ★
- Rank
- #123 of 332 in Houston
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$68 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-08
$30middle $48$70
Above the Houston middle price
Sources
Behind the $68
- Source
- Dogtopia of Houston - W. Alabama Street’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-09-08
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Overnight Stay $58 for enrolled dogs Overnight Stay $68 for non-enrolled dogs … Pay per play $44”Open their price page ↗
Dogtopia of Houston - W. Alabama Street is a dog daycare in Houston, TX, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.5/10 (exceptional) from 48 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars — #123 of 332 in Houston. Its website lists boarding from $68 per night and daycare from $44 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 7.
Open play with enforced restPlay model, per the facility.
Outdoor access: indoor outdoorPer the facility’s website.
Live cameras for ownersPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- DaycareDog walkingBoardingGroomingPet sitting Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $68/night
- Daycare rate
- $44/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Houston
- #123 of 332
- Google rating
- ★4.8 (48)
- From downtown
- 2.7 mi
- Neighborhood
- Montrose
- 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, 2026-09-08. Open a policy to see their exact words.
Admission requirements2 of 6 published
Spay / neuterRequired from 7 months
Their words
“Spayed or neutered if seven months of age or older”dogtopia.com/houston-west-alabama-street/dog-daycare/
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“every pup must complete a Meet & Greet evaluation before joining daycare.”dogtopia.com/houston-west-alabama-street/dog-daycare/
Operations5 of 21 published
Play modelOpen play with enforced rest
Their words
“Webcams are installed in each playroom and in our outdoor play yard and are operational from 7 AM to 7 PM, except during our nap time from 12 PM to 2 PM.”dogtopia.com/houston-west-alabama-street/dog-daycare/
Groups separated bySize and play style
Their words
“Our daycare model, which includes four spacious indoor playrooms within our 6,500+ square-foot facility, separates dogs by size and play style”dogtopia.com/houston-west-alabama-street/
Outdoor accessIndoor outdoor
Their words
“Each playroom offers direct access to our secure outdoor play yard”dogtopia.com/houston-west-alabama-street/dog-daycare/
Live cameras for ownersYes
Their words
“Webcams are installed in each playroom and in our outdoor play yard and are operational from 7 AM to 7 PM, except during our nap time from 12 PM to 2 PM.”dogtopia.com/houston-west-alabama-street/dog-daycare/
Photo / report-card updatesYes
Their words
“We’ll provide occasional report cards outlining your pup’s time at daycare, including their behavior and the furry friends they made while they were here.”dogtopia.com/houston-west-alabama-street/dog-daycare/
Show 20 policies not published on their website
Vaccinations requiredNot published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot 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
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
Climate controlNot 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
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
9.5ExceptionalDogs 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
kind staff 9webcam 7convenient location 3clean facility 3happy pups 2dog socialization 2communicative staff 2socialize 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- If a dog is sick
- Boarding guests must be free from communicable conditionsStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Updates during a stay
- Occasional daycare report cardsStated on their website
- Minimum age
- Boarding guests must be at least 12 weeks oldStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Hours
- Mon
- 6:30 AM–7:30 PM
- Tue
- 6:30 AM–7:30 PM
- Wed
- 6:30 AM–7:30 PM
- Thu
- 6:30 AM–7:30 PM
- Fri
- 6:30 AM–7:30 PM
- Sat
- 9 AM–5 PM
- Sun
- 10 AM–2 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
For travelers
- HOU · Houston Hobby
- 10 mi
- IAH · Houston Bush Intercontinental
- 17.9 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 6:30 AM – 7:30 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
1839 W Alabama St, Houston, TX 77098
2.7 miles from downtown Houston · Montrose · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotOn-site parking
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Dogtopia of Houston - W. Alabama Street
What services does Dogtopia of Houston - W. Alabama Street offer?
Dogtopia of Houston - W. Alabama Street is listed as a dog day care center in Houston, TX, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Dogtopia of Houston - W. Alabama Street charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $68 per night and daycare at $44 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-09-08). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Houston median published boarding rate is $48/night.
Is someone on site overnight at Dogtopia of Houston - W. Alabama Street?
Dogtopia of Houston - W. Alabama Street's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-09-08). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does Dogtopia of Houston - W. Alabama Street compare with other Houston facilities?
It ranks #123 of 332 in the Houston index by Dogs Away score (9.5/10, exceptional), based on 48 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Dogtopia of Houston - W. Alabama Street, Houston, TX. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/houston-tx/dogtopia-of-houston-w-alabama-street/Similar places near Houston
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