--- title: "Man's Best Friend - Houston — Houston, TX" url: "https://dogsaway.co/houston-tx/man-s-best-friend-houston/" 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)" --- # Man's Best Friend - Houston Pet boarding service 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 445 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:** boarding, daycare, training, grooming - **Address:** 2331 Bingle Rd, Houston, TX 77055 - **Phone:** (832) 956-0918 - **Website:** https://www.mansbestfriend.com/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=Yext&cp=8329560918&y_source=1_MTU3OTA0NDQtNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Man's%20Best%20Friend%20-%20Houston&query_place_id=ChIJxaD7BLXFQIYRahNzGXhkahU ## 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–5 PM | | Sunday | 8 AM–5 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Checkout time:** Boarding guests picked up after 12 PM are charged a late check-out fee — facility's words: "We charge a late check-out fee for all dog boarding guests who are picked up after 12 pm" (https://www.mansbestfriend.com/services/boarding/dog-boarding/) - **Late pick-up:** Boarding pick-up after 12 PM is charged as a half-day of daycare — facility's words: "We charge a late check-out fee for all dog boarding guests who are picked up after 12 pm, equal to a half-day of daycare." (https://www.mansbestfriend.com/services/boarding/dog-boarding/) - **Cats:** Cats are kept far away from the dogs — facility's words: "We keep our feline guests far away from the dogs" (https://www.mansbestfriend.com/services/boarding/cat-boarding/) ## For travelers - **IAH** (Houston Bush Intercontinental): 15.6 miles, straight line - **HOU** (Houston Hobby): 17.8 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 No rate published on their website as of July 7, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 10 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, Bordetella · Not mentioned: DHPP, canine influenza, leptospirosis > “Dogs under 6 months of age: we require two sets of vaccinations, including one rabies vaccination and one Bordatella vaccination. ... Dogs over 6 months of age: we require a full set of vaccinations yearly and a bordatella due every year” — https://www.mansbestfriend.com/services/daycare/dog-daycare-overview/ - **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 & Neuter & Aggression Dogs must be spayed or neutered if over the age of 6 months.” — https://www.mansbestfriend.com/services/daycare/dog-daycare-overview/ - **Temperament evaluation:** Required before a first stay > “A Meet and Greet Day is required. A quick analysis of your dog’s temperament and suitability is assessed to best place them in a daycare group” — https://www.mansbestfriend.com/services/daycare/dog-daycare-overview/ - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “You must supply Man’s Best Friend with proof of all vaccinations.” — https://www.mansbestfriend.com/services/daycare/dog-daycare-overview/ ### 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:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Time out of their room:** 4 hours supervised play plus 2 relief walks daily (Playcation boarding) > “Playcation boarding includes: 4 hours of supervised play Raised bedding Up to 3 meals a day 2 relief walks Bedtime treat” — https://www.mansbestfriend.com/services/boarding/dog-boarding/ - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Paid add-on > “Puppy playtime: Recess for dogs! Each outdoor, one-on-one 15-minute play session is a great way to break up the day” — https://www.mansbestfriend.com/services/boarding/dog-boarding/ - **Housing:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Outdoor access:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Climate control:** Climate-controlled > “Indoor, climate-controlled facility and state-of-the-art equipment designed to cut down on bacteria, minimizing the chance of your pet getting a cough or cold during his stay.” — https://www.mansbestfriend.com/services/boarding/dog-boarding/ - **Live cameras for owners:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **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 > “If your pet is in need of medication, we will be more than happy to administer it.” — https://www.mansbestfriend.com/services/daycare/dog-daycare-overview/ - **Feeding:** Owner's food required > “Please bring enough food for the duration of your pet s boarding stay. You must provide individual prepackaged containers or Ziploc bags with your pet’s name and food measured by meal” — https://www.mansbestfriend.com/services/boarding/dog-boarding/ - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Online booking:** Yes > “You can sign up for our daycare and train program after completing a free evaluation with our trainer. Call to Book Book Online” — https://www.mansbestfriend.com/services/daycare/daycare-and-train/ ## 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 Man's Best Friend - Houston, Houston, TX. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/houston-tx/man-s-best-friend-houston/ (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. 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