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title: "Dogtopia of Houston - Waugh Dr. — Houston, TX"
url: "https://dogsaway.co/houston-tx/dogtopia-of-houston-waugh-dr/"
updated: "2026-09-08"
data_pulled: "2026-07-07"
census_at: "2026-09-08"
source: "Dogs Away — public Google Business profile (identity, rating) + Dogs Away disclosure census of the facility's own website"
license: "All rights reserved. Read and cite freely. No bulk copying. (https://dogsaway.co/terms/)"
attribution: "Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co)"
---

# Dogtopia of Houston - Waugh Dr.

Dog day care center in Houston, TX — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Houston, TX (https://dogsaway.co/houston-tx/).

**★4.6 from 124 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.2/10.** The Dogs Away score is a Bayesian-adjusted Google rating on a 0–10 scale (prior weight 25 reviews at the 4.669 network mean).

## Facts

- **Services:** daycare, walking, boarding, grooming, sitting
- **Address:** 1315 Waugh Dr, Houston, TX 77019
- **Phone:** (713) 522-8144
- **Website:** https://www.dogtopia.com/houston-waugh-drive/
- **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dogtopia%20of%20Houston%20-%20Waugh%20Dr.&query_place_id=ChIJnQiZyabAQIYRu400IbCe7J4

## Hours

| Day | Hours |
| --- | --- |
| Monday | 6:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–2 PM |

## Booking terms, safety and care

- **Checkout time:** Boarding pick-up is the next day by 10 AM — facility's words: "Pick up is the next day by 10:00 AM." (https://www.dogtopia.com/houston-waugh-drive/pricing/)
- **Minimum age (months):** Puppies must be at least 12 weeks old and fully vaccinated — facility's words: "Puppies must be at least 12 weeks old AND fully vaccinated for Rabies, DHPP and Bordetella" (https://www.dogtopia.com/houston-waugh-drive/new-pet-parent-info/?utm_source=houston%20-%20waugh%20drive&utm_medium=header+nav&utm_campaign=new+pet+parent+info)

## For travelers

- **HOU** (Houston Hobby): 10.4 miles, straight line
- **IAH** (Houston Bush Intercontinental): 16.7 miles, straight line
- **Weekday hours span:** 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM
- **Open Sunday:** yes

Hours from the public business profile; drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower.

## Published rates

- **Overnight boarding:** $68 per night (first dog, standard rate)
- **Daycare:** $44 per day

> “Overnight Stay: $58 for enrolled dogs Overnight Stay: $68 for non-enrolled dogs … Pay Per Play Daily Rate $44 Saturday or Half Day $26”

Source: https://www.dogtopia.com/houston-waugh-drive/dog-boarding/ (daycare: https://www.dogtopia.com/houston-waugh-drive/pricing/) — checked September 8, 2026.

## Disclosure record

Publishes 14 of 27 checked policies on its own website (census September 8, 2026). "Not published" is a fact about the website on that date, not a claim about the facility's practice.

### Admission requirements

- **Vaccinations required:** Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
  > “Up to date on vaccinations, including Bordetella, Rabies, and DHLPP/DHPP (also known as distemper/parvo), and vet-administered at least 48 hours prior to daycare” — https://www.dogtopia.com/houston-waugh-drive/dog-daycare/
- **Bordetella lead time:** 2 days before arrival
  > “Up to date on vaccinations, including Bordetella, Rabies, and DHLPP/DHPP (also known as distemper/parvo), and vet-administered at least 48 hours prior to daycare” — https://www.dogtopia.com/houston-waugh-drive/dog-daycare/
- **Fecal / parasite test:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026
- **Spay / neuter:** Required from 7 months
  > “To join us at daycare, dogs must pass our Meet & Greet evaluation and be: At least 12 weeks old Spayed/neutered if seven months and older (sooner alteration may be required, depending on development)” — https://www.dogtopia.com/houston-waugh-drive/dog-daycare/
- **Temperament evaluation:** Required before a first stay
  > “all dogs must complete a Meet & Greet evaluation , which includes meeting our age, vaccination, and spayed/neutered requirements, and attend at least three days of daycare before their first overnight stay.” — https://www.dogtopia.com/houston-waugh-drive/dog-boarding/
- **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word
  > “This is where we get to know more about you and your dog, vaccinations can be uploaded by you or our team and you can review and digitally sign our Pet Parent Agreement.” — https://www.dogtopia.com/houston-waugh-drive/new-pet-parent-info/

### Operations

- **Staff on site overnight:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026
- **Staff-to-dog ratio:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026
- **Maximum playgroup size:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026
- **Staff certification:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026
- **Play model:** Open play with enforced rest
  > “our overnight guests enjoy up to 10 hours of supervised open-play each day at daycare, with a midday rest period.” — https://www.dogtopia.com/houston-waugh-drive/dog-boarding/
- **Groups separated by:** Size and temperament
  > “Dogs are separated by size and temperament into our multiple climate-controlled playrooms We also have an outdoor play area” — https://www.dogtopia.com/houston-waugh-drive/
- **Time out of their room:** 10 hours open play daily with a two-hour midday break
  > “Pups enjoy off-leash, open-play for 10 hours each day, with a two-hour break from noon to 2 PM.” — https://www.dogtopia.com/houston-waugh-drive/dog-boarding/
- **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026
- **Housing:** Crate
  > “home-styled crates for overnight stays and nap time, and parents are welcome to bring bedding from home.” — https://www.dogtopia.com/houston-waugh-drive/dog-boarding/
- **Outdoor access:** Yard
  > “A 5,400-square-foot, including four indoor playrooms designed for different sizes, energy levels, and play styles and a large outdoor play space, perfect for those clear, sunny days.” — https://www.dogtopia.com/houston-waugh-drive/
- **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026
- **Climate control:** Climate-controlled
  > “Dogs are separated by size and temperament into our multiple climate-controlled playrooms We also have an outdoor play area” — https://www.dogtopia.com/houston-waugh-drive/
- **Live cameras for owners:** Yes
  > “Live webcams installed in each playroom, as well as an outdoor play yard view from 7 AM to 7 PM, except during our nap time from noon to 2 PM” — https://www.dogtopia.com/houston-waugh-drive/
- **Photo / report-card updates:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026
- **Tours:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026
- **Injury / fight policy:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026
- **Veterinary access:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026
- **Administers medication:** Yes, except injectables
  > “Is your pup on medication? Our team can administer any oral or topical medications (excluding injections) during their overnight stay with us. All medications are meticulously documented and tracked.” — https://www.dogtopia.com/houston-waugh-drive/dog-boarding/
- **Feeding:** Either house or owner's food
  > “We offer home-style crates or boarding suite options You can bring their own food, opt for our house food, or purchase a special treat” — https://www.dogtopia.com/houston-waugh-drive/dog-boarding/
- **Availability:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026
- **Online booking:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026

## Licensing

Texas does not license or inspect dog boarding and daycare facilities at the state level. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation's Licensed Breeder Program covers commercial dog and cat BREEDERS only — the threshold is keeping five or more intact adult females — and does not reach boarding kennels, daycares, or the veterinary practices that board. There is no state inspection regime, no public inspection record, and no state license number to look up. What Texas has is a disclosure law, Health & Safety Code chapter 824. Local requirements are set city by city: the City of Houston requires a commercial pet service facility license from BARC under Chapter 6, Article IV, Division 5 (§§ 6-121–6-130) of the city code — $200 a year, expiring every 31 December, with no inspection required for issuance although BARC Animal Enforcement may inspect — and that is a city permit, not a state regime, and was not joined to facility records. Unincorporated Harris County has no kennel or boarding permit that we could find.

Market licensing detail: https://dogsaway.co/houston-tx/

## How to cite

Dogtopia of Houston - Waugh Dr., Houston, TX. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/houston-tx/dogtopia-of-houston-waugh-dr/ (census September 8, 2026; listing data July 7, 2026). Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co). Read or cite this one record with a link. Do not bulk copy, scrape or rebuild the directory. Terms: https://dogsaway.co/terms/

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