Man's Best Friend - Houston

★ 4.8 · 445 Google reviews·Pet boarding·Houston, TX
Man's Best Friend - Houston, Houston
BoardingDaycare
Dogs Away score9.6 /10Exceptional · 445 reviews · top 20% in Houston
Sources
Behind the 9.6
Reviews read
445 on Google
Average stars
4.80 ★
Rank
#63 of 332 in Houston
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Policies published10 of 27From their website, 2026-09-08

Man's Best Friend - Houston is a pet boarding in Houston, TX, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.6/10 (exceptional) from 445 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars — #63 of 332 in Houston. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 10.

Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, Bordetella · Not mentioned: DHPP, canine influenza, leptospirosis

About this place

Man's Best Friend is ready to provide dynamic daycare, expert training, luxury boarding, and spa-style grooming to two Texas markets. Visit Carrollton in the DFW area, or visit our Houston location for friendly service down south.

From the business’s public profile.

Key facts

Services
BoardingDaycareTrainingGrooming
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
Not published
Daycare rate
Not published
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Houston
#63 of 332
Google rating
★4.8 (445)
From downtown
8.8 mi
Neighborhood
Spring Branch Central
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

10/27

10 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 requirements4 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, Bordetella · Not mentioned: DHPP, canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“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”mansbestfriend.com/services/daycare/dog-daycare-overview/
Spay / neuterRequired from 6 months
Their words
“Spay & Neuter & Aggression Dogs must be spayed or neutered if over the age of 6 months.”mansbestfriend.com/services/daycare/dog-daycare-overview/
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“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”mansbestfriend.com/services/daycare/dog-daycare-overview/
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“You must supply Man’s Best Friend with proof of all vaccinations.”mansbestfriend.com/services/daycare/dog-daycare-overview/
Operations6 of 21 published
Time out of their room4 hours supervised play plus 2 relief walks daily (Playcation boarding)
Their words
“Playcation boarding includes: 4 hours of supervised play Raised bedding Up to 3 meals a day 2 relief walks Bedtime treat”mansbestfriend.com/services/boarding/dog-boarding/
Solo care for dogs who skip group playPaid add-on
Their words
“Puppy playtime: Recess for dogs! Each outdoor, one-on-one 15-minute play session is a great way to break up the day”mansbestfriend.com/services/boarding/dog-boarding/
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“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.”mansbestfriend.com/services/boarding/dog-boarding/
Administers medicationYes
Their words
“If your pet is in need of medication, we will be more than happy to administer it.”mansbestfriend.com/services/daycare/dog-daycare-overview/
FeedingOwner's food required
Their words
“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”mansbestfriend.com/services/boarding/dog-boarding/
Online bookingYes
Their words
“You can sign up for our daycare and train program after completing a free evaluation with our trainer. Call to Book Book Online”mansbestfriend.com/services/daycare/daycare-and-train/
Show 17 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot 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
Play modelNot published on their website
Groups separated byNot published on their website
HousingNot published on their website
Outdoor accessNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesNot published on their website
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot 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

9.6ExceptionalDogs Away score
5 ★402
4 ★17
3 ★7
2 ★2
1 ★17
★ 4.80Google average
445reviews behind the score
★ 4.71Houston average

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

kennel keepers 5board and train program 4dog routine 4friendly managers 4aggressive dog training 3dog bathing 3kind trainers 2protection training 2

Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.

Booking terms & safety

Checkout time
Boarding guests picked up after 12 PM are charged a late check-out feeStated on their website
Late pick-up
Boarding pick-up after 12 PM is charged as a half-day of daycareStated on their website

In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.

Who they take & how they care

Cats
Cats are kept far away from the dogsStated on their website

In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.

Hours

Mon
7 AM–7 PM
Tue
7 AM–7 PM
Wed
7 AM–7 PM
Thu
7 AM–7 PM
Fri
7 AM–7 PM
Sat
8 AM–5 PM
Sun
8 AM–5 PM

From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.

For travelers

IAH · Houston Bush Intercontinental
15.6 mi
HOU · Houston Hobby
17.8 mi
Weekday hours span
7 AM – 7 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

2331 Bingle Rd, Houston, TX 77055

8.8 miles from downtown Houston · Spring Branch Central · Get directions

Amenities & details

Onsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Man's Best Friend - Houston

What services does Man's Best Friend - Houston offer?
Man's Best Friend - Houston is listed as a pet boarding service in Houston, TX, offering boarding, daycare.
How much does Man's Best Friend - Houston charge?
We did not find a published rate on Man's Best Friend - Houston's website when we checked it (2026-09-08); call the facility for pricing. For reference, the Houston median published boarding rate is $48/night across 116 facilities.
What vaccines does Man's Best Friend - Houston require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, Bordetella · Not mentioned: DHPP, canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Man's Best Friend - Houston?
Man's Best Friend - Houston'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 Man's Best Friend - Houston compare with other Houston facilities?
It ranks #63 of 332 in the Houston index by Dogs Away score (9.6/10, exceptional), based on 445 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars.

Cite this record

Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:

Man's Best Friend - Houston, Houston, TX. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/houston-tx/man-s-best-friend-houston/

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