--- title: "Houston Bark Park and Daycare — Houston, TX" url: "https://dogsaway.co/houston-tx/houston-bark-park-and-daycare-3062/" 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)" --- # Houston Bark Park and Daycare 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/). **★4.8 from 441 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.6/10.** 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, boarding, grooming - **Address:** 4905 Maxie St, Houston, TX 77007 - **Phone:** (713) 864-2771 - **Website:** http://www.houstonbarkpark.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Houston%20Bark%20Park%20and%20Daycare&query_place_id=ChIJW_U-dUvHQIYR9vy5a1LcYeQ ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Tuesday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Wednesday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Thursday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Friday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Saturday | 8 AM–6 PM | | Sunday | 8 AM–6 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Cancellation:** Holiday reservations: $25 fee if cancelled within 24 hours of drop-off; holiday no-shows pay 50% — facility's words: "Holiday Reservations are subject to a $25.00 cancellation fee if cancelled within 24 hours of the drop - off date. Holiday boarding reservation no shows will result in a 50% charge of the boarding stay." (https://www.houstonbarkpark.com/heightsprices) - **If a dog is sick:** Dogs presenting signs of illness such as coughing or vomiting cannot use boarding — facility's words: "Dogs cannot use our services if they are presenting signs of illness including but not limited to coughing, vomiting, diarrhea, ear infections or have any open wounds or have stitches." (https://www.houstonbarkpark.com/boarding) - **Updates during a stay:** Daily report cards with photos included with boarding — facility's words: "Daily report cards with photos" (https://www.houstonbarkpark.com/boarding) - **Minimum age (months):** Boarding requires dogs to be at least 4 months old — facility's words: "Age requirements: Dog is at least 4 months old" (https://www.houstonbarkpark.com/boarding) ## Booking and cameras - **Gingr** (booking): linked from the facility's website — https://houstonbarkpark.gingrapp.com/front_end/login/email - Checked 2026-10-03. ## For travelers - **HOU** (Houston Hobby): 11.9 miles, straight line - **IAH** (Houston Bush Intercontinental): 15.6 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 7 AM to 7 PM - **Open Sunday:** yes Hours from the public business profile; drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower. ## Published rates - **Overnight boarding:** $70 per night (first dog, standard rate) - **Daycare:** $42 per day > “Overnight Boarding $70 per night (includes daycare) … Full day (six hours or longer): $42.00 Multidog discounts available for full days ​ Half day (Less than six hours): $25.50” Source: https://www.houstonbarkpark.com/heightsprices — 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 · Recommended: canine influenza, leptospirosis > “Vaccinations: Up to date on rabies, distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations. Leptospirosis (Lepto) and Canine Influenza Virus (CIV) vaccines are highly recommended.” — https://www.houstonbarkpark.com/dacyare - **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Fecal / parasite test:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Spay / neuter:** Required from 6 months > “Spay and Neuter : All pups six months or over must be spayed or neutered” — https://www.houstonbarkpark.com/dacyare - **Temperament evaluation:** Required before a first stay > “A temperament test is an all day event for your dog. During this time, we will assess whether your dog would be a good candidate to join our daycare services. A temperament test is required of all dogs that attend HBP” — https://www.houstonbarkpark.com/frequently-asked-questions - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “I don’t have my shot records, can you call the vet for me? To ensure the safety of all our guests, up to date vaccination records are required prior to or at the time of your dog’s evaluation.” — https://www.houstonbarkpark.com/frequently-asked-questions ### 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:** Pet first aid / CPR certified staff > “As a family-owned business, we ensure all dogs pass a temperament test and are supervised by a trained, attentive team with Pet CPR and First Aid training.” — https://www.houstonbarkpark.com/ - **Play model:** Open play with enforced rest > “All dogs are required to rest for a minimum of one hour (and longer depending on the breed and size of the dog) and this cuts into their daycare day.” — https://www.houstonbarkpark.com/heightsprices - **Groups separated by:** Size and temperament > “At both our Maxie and Shepherd locations, we have four different groups your pup can join. Each of these groups are determined by size and temperament. We have two larger dog groups, a small dog group, and our enrichment group!” — https://www.houstonbarkpark.com/amenities - **Time out of their room:** All-day daycare for lodgers (Maxie/Shepherd); 5 daily potty breaks for boarding-only dogs (Energy Corridor) > “Maxie and Shepherd locations: All dogs lodging with us go to daycare during the day and are required to complete a temperament test. Energy Corridor location: This location does offer overnight boarding without daycare. This option allows for dogs to receive 5 daily potty breaks and do not require a temperament test.” — https://www.houstonbarkpark.com/frequently-asked-questions - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Housing:** Suite > “At our Energy Corridor location, our luxury suites feature 24/7 camera access, so you can check in on your dog day or night” — https://www.houstonbarkpark.com/dacyare - **Outdoor access:** Yard and pool > “our indoor and outdoor play yards features: ​ Patent-Pending Cold Plates Misting Fans Splash Pads Pools Bubble Cannons Live cameras (so you can check in anytime)” — https://www.houstonbarkpark.com/ - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Climate control:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Live cameras for owners:** Yes > “Our live feed cameras let you check in your pup all day. ... Our feeds are 100% free and don t require a login - making it easy to pop in for a watch, no matter where you are.” — https://www.houstonbarkpark.com/dacyare - **Photo / report-card updates:** Paid add-on > “Daycare Report Cards Want a recap of your pup s day but can t catch them on camera? Add on our Daily Report Cards! You ll receive a short summary and fun photos showing what your dog was up to!” — https://www.houstonbarkpark.com/amenities - **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, no charge > “We do not charge for administering medications, or giving potty breaks.” — https://www.houstonbarkpark.com/boarding - **Feeding:** Owner's food encouraged > “Their own food - While we do have kibble and wet food available for purchase during your dog’s stay, we strongly recommend packing your own food.” — https://www.houstonbarkpark.com/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 Houston Bark Park and Daycare, Houston, TX. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/houston-tx/houston-bark-park-and-daycare-3062/ (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/ Structured data: https://dogsaway.co/api/v1/facilities/houston-tx/houston-bark-park-and-daycare-3062.json