--- title: "South Paw Doggie Daycare & Training Center — Houston, TX" url: "https://dogsaway.co/houston-tx/south-paw-doggie-daycare-and-training-center/" 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)" --- # South Paw Doggie Daycare & Training Center Dog day care center in Porter, TX — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Houston, TX (https://dogsaway.co/houston-tx/). **★5.0 from 15 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 - **Address:** 24210 Parker Rd, Porter, TX 77365 - **Phone:** (281) 354-7768 - **Website:** https://www.puppyschool.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=South%20Paw%20Doggie%20Daycare%20%26%20Training%20Center&query_place_id=ChIJPxcVbABTR4YRJRgH222BDFE ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 7 AM–6 PM | | Tuesday | 7 AM–6 PM | | Wednesday | 7 AM–6 PM | | Thursday | 7 AM–6 PM | | Friday | 7 AM–6 PM | | Saturday | Closed | | Sunday | Closed | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Minimum age (months):** Minimum age for boarding is 4 months — facility's words: "Minimum age for boarding is 4 months (or finishing all required vaccinations)" (https://puppyschool.com/faqs/) - **Cancellation:** Boarding deposit refunded with 72 hours notice; $25 fee for later cancellation — facility's words: "Boarding: Deposits are refundable if we are given at least a 72-hour notice of cancellation or date adjustment. Additionally, a cancellation fee of $25 will be charged for arrangements canceled with less than a 72 -hour notice." (https://puppyschool.com/faqs/) - **Unaltered dogs & females in heat:** Intact dogs over 7 months may stay but cannot join group play — facility's words: "All dogs are welcome to stay however, dogs that are over 7 months of age and not spayed or neutered will not be able to participate in group play." (https://puppyschool.com/faqs/) - **Handling & correction:** No-force training using positive reinforcement or clicker training — facility's words: "At South Paw, we believe in a no force approach to training. We teach owners to train their dogs using positive reinforcement or clicker training." (https://puppyschool.com/training/) ## For travelers - **IAH** (Houston Bush Intercontinental): 10.4 miles, straight line - **HOU** (Houston Hobby): 31.3 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 7 AM to 6 PM - **Open Sunday:** no Hours from the public business profile; drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower. ## Published rates - **Daycare:** $27 per day > “Daycare Boarding One Day Pass $ 27 Each additional dog from the same household adds $15 per day” Source: https://puppyschool.com/ — checked September 8, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 8 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 > “Vaccinations Required Rabies, DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, and Parvovirus) and Bordetella.” — https://puppyschool.com/faqs/ - **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 7 months > “All dogs are welcome to stay however, dogs that are over 7 months of age and not spayed or neutered will not be able to participate in group play.” — https://puppyschool.com/faqs/ - **Temperament evaluation:** Required for some dogs > “For Daycare, we ask that you please send in your paperwork in advance for us to review (Doggie Daycare Enrollment Package and Vaccination Records). Once we have received and reviewed the paperwork, we will contact you to set up your pup s evaluation day.” — https://puppyschool.com/faqs/ - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “Completed paperwork will need to be sent to us to review in advanced. Please email the Boarding Contract, Vaccination Records, and Daycare Enrollment Form” — https://puppyschool.com/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:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **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:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Outdoor access:** Yard > “6,000 square foot outdoor play yard” — https://puppyschool.com/ - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Climate control:** Climate-controlled > “All doggie dens are indoors and climate controlled with solid walls between each den so all campers get a good night s rest.” — https://puppyschool.com/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:** Case by case > “We can administer most medications while your dog is staying with us however, some medical issues such as Diabetes are best dealt with under the care of a Veterinarian.” — https://puppyschool.com/faqs/ - **Feeding:** Owner's food encouraged > “Can I bring my own food? For the benefit of your pet, we recommend that you bring their own food” — https://puppyschool.com/faqs/ - **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 South Paw Doggie Daycare & Training Center, Porter, TX. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/houston-tx/south-paw-doggie-daycare-and-training-center/ (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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