--- title: "Houston Dog Ranch — Houston, TX" url: "https://dogsaway.co/houston-tx/houston-dog-ranch/" 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 Dog Ranch 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/). **★4.4 from 173 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 8.9/10.** 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, training, walking, boarding, grooming, sitting - **Address:** 9602 Dalecrest Dr, Houston, TX 77080 - **Phone:** (713) 465-2275 - **Website:** http://www.houstondogranch.com/?utm_source=GBP&utm_medium=local&utm_campaign=houston - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Houston%20Dog%20Ranch&query_place_id=ChIJH3DdR_DEQIYRStMt74678Bw ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 6 AM–8 PM | | Tuesday | 6 AM–8 PM | | Wednesday | 6 AM–8 PM | | Thursday | 6 AM–8 PM | | Friday | 6 AM–8 PM | | Saturday | 9 AM–4 PM | | Sunday | 9 AM–4 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Updates during a stay:** Daily photo updates can be added to any stay — facility's words: "Add daily photo updates to any stay." (https://houstondogranch.com/?utm_source=GBP&utm_medium=local&utm_campaign=houston) - **Checkout time:** Check out before 12 PM to avoid a late check-out fee — facility's words: "check out anytime before 12:00 PM without incurring a late check-out fee" (https://houstondogranch.com/dog-boarding/) - **Cancellation:** 50% deposit refunded with 3 days notice, or 14 days in peak periods — facility's words: "We require a 50% non-refundable deposit at the time of booking. Deposits are fully refundable when cancellations are made at least 3 days before check-in or 14 days during the “peak period." (https://houstondogranch.com/dog-boarding/) - **Holiday minimum stay:** 3-day minimum on peak holidays incl. Spring Break, Memorial Weekend, Independence Day, Labor Day — facility's words: "The following Holidays require a 3-Day minimum “Peak Period” Reservation: Spring Break Memorial Weekend Independence Day Labor Day" (https://houstondogranch.com/pricing/) - **Senior dogs:** Senior Dog packages with rubber matting, 4 short walks and 3 cuddle sessions a day — facility's words: "Senior Dog Plus $50/day Comfortable rubber matting 4 short walks and 3 cuddle sessions per day" (https://houstondogranch.com/dog-boarding/) ## For travelers - **IAH** (Houston Bush Intercontinental): 17.5 miles, straight line - **HOU** (Houston Hobby): 18.4 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 6 AM to 8 PM - **Open Sunday:** yes Hours from the public business profile; drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower. ## Published rates - **Overnight boarding:** $65–$95 per night (first dog, standard rate) > “Boarding Pricing Bunkhouse $65/day … VIP $95/day A 8X10 individual cabin” Source: https://houstondogranch.com/pricing/ — checked September 8, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 9 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 > “Houston Dog Ranch requires proof of current rabies, DHPP, and Bordetella vaccinations before boarding.” — https://houstondogranch.com/dog-boarding/ - **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 for group play only from 9 months > “All dogs must pass a daycare evaluation before joining daycare. Dogs over 9 months old must be spayed or neutered.” — https://houstondogranch.com/dog-daycare/ - **Temperament evaluation:** Required for some dogs > “All dogs must pass a daycare evaluation before joining daycare.” — https://houstondogranch.com/dog-daycare/ - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “Houston Dog Ranch requires proof of current rabies, DHPP, and Bordetella vaccinations before boarding.” — https://houstondogranch.com/dog-boarding/ ### 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:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Groups separated by:** Size, temperament and play style > “Dogs are grouped by size, temperament, and play style” — https://houstondogranch.com/dog-daycare/ - **Time out of their room:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Housing:** Suite > “Every dog gets a private or semi-private cabin with their own individual outdoor yard, not a cage or kennel run.” — https://houstondogranch.com/dog-boarding/ - **Outdoor access:** Private patio > “Every dog gets a private or semi-private cabin with their own individual outdoor yard, not a cage or kennel run.” — https://houstondogranch.com/dog-boarding/ - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Climate control:** Climate-controlled > “All of our Houston dog boarding accommodations feature: Private or semi-private outdoor yards Climate-controlled indoor spaces” — https://houstondogranch.com/dog-boarding/ - **Live cameras for owners:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Photo / report-card updates:** Paid add-on > “Want peace of mind while you're away? Add daily photo updates to any stay.” — https://houstondogranch.com/?utm_source=GBP&utm_medium=local&utm_campaign=houston - **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:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Feeding:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **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 Dog Ranch, Houston, TX. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/houston-tx/houston-dog-ranch/ (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-dog-ranch.json