South Paw Doggie Daycare & Training Center
Daycare
Dogs Away score9.6 /10Exceptional · 15 reviews · top 20% in Houston
Sources
Behind the 9.6
- Reviews read
- 15 on Google
- Average stars
- 5.00 ★
- Rank
- #63 of 332 in Houston
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$27 /dayFrom their website, 2026-09-08
$25middle $33$45
Below the Houston middle price
Sources
Behind the $27
- Source
- South Paw Doggie Daycare & Training Center’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-09-08
- Rate type
- First dog, standard day
“Daycare Boarding One Day Pass $ 27 Each additional dog from the same household adds $15 per day”Open their price page ↗
South Paw Doggie Daycare & Training Center is a dog daycare in Porter, TX, offering daycare. It scores 9.6/10 (exceptional) from 15 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars — #63 of 332 in Houston. Its website lists daycare from $27 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 8.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- Daycare Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- Not published
- Daycare rate
- $27/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Houston
- #63 of 332
- Google rating
- ★5.0 (15)
- From downtown
- 25.0 mi
- Neighborhood
- Porter
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
8/27
8 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, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“Vaccinations Required Rabies, DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, and Parvovirus) and Bordetella.”puppyschool.com/faqs/
Spay / neuterRequired for group play only from 7 months
Their 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.”puppyschool.com/faqs/
Temperament evaluationRequired for some dogs
Their words
“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.”puppyschool.com/faqs/
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Completed paperwork will need to be sent to us to review in advanced. Please email the Boarding Contract, Vaccination Records, and Daycare Enrollment Form”puppyschool.com/boarding/
Operations4 of 21 published
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“6,000 square foot outdoor play yard”puppyschool.com/
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“All doggie dens are indoors and climate controlled with solid walls between each den so all campers get a good night s rest.”puppyschool.com/boarding/
Administers medicationCase by case
Their words
“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.”puppyschool.com/faqs/
FeedingOwner's food encouraged
Their words
“Can I bring my own food? For the benefit of your pet, we recommend that you bring their own food”puppyschool.com/faqs/
Show 19 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
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
HousingNot 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
Online bookingNot 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
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
caring staff 3staff 3dog training 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Cancellation
- Boarding deposit refunded with 72 hours notice; $25 fee for later cancellationStated on their website
- Handling & correction
- No-force training using positive reinforcement or clicker trainingStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Minimum age
- Minimum age for boarding is 4 monthsStated on their website
- Unaltered dogs & females in heat
- Intact dogs over 7 months may stay but cannot join group playStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $23/day | Archived page, 2020-11-30 |
| 2021 | — | $23/day | Archived page, 2021-10-24 |
| 2022 | — | $25/day | Archived page, 2022-12-03 |
| 2023 | — | $25/day | Archived page, 2023-12-06 |
| 2024 | — | $27/day | Archived page, 2024-12-04 |
| 2025 | — | $27/day | Archived page, 2025-12-10 |
| Now | — | $27/day | Their website, 2026-09-08 |
First-dog standard rate, lower end of any range. How this feeds the market trend: Dogs Away Boarding Price Index.
Hours
- Mon
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
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
- 10.4 mi
- HOU · Houston Hobby
- 31.3 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 7 AM – 6 PM
- Open Sunday
- No
Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.
Location
24210 Parker Rd, Porter, TX 77365
25.0 miles from downtown Houston · Porter · Get directions
Amenities & details
Onsite servicesWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about South Paw Doggie Daycare & Training Center
What services does South Paw Doggie Daycare & Training Center offer?
South Paw Doggie Daycare & Training Center is listed as a dog day care center in Porter, TX, offering daycare.
How much does South Paw Doggie Daycare & Training Center charge?
Its website lists daycare at $27 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-09-08). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking.
What vaccines does South Paw Doggie Daycare & Training Center require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at South Paw Doggie Daycare & Training Center?
South Paw Doggie Daycare & Training Center'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 South Paw Doggie Daycare & Training Center compare with other Houston facilities?
It ranks #63 of 332 in the Houston index by Dogs Away score (9.6/10, exceptional), based on 15 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
South Paw Doggie Daycare & Training Center, Porter, TX. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/houston-tx/south-paw-doggie-daycare-and-training-center/Similar places near Porter
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