--- title: "The Dog Academy — Houston, TX" url: "https://dogsaway.co/houston-tx/the-dog-academy/" 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)" --- # The Dog Academy Dog day care center in Katy, TX — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Houston, TX (https://dogsaway.co/houston-tx/). **★4.8 from 281 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, boarding - **Address:** 21725 Clay Rd, Katy, TX 77449 - **Phone:** (281) 676-4411 - **Website:** https://thedogacademy.com/?utm_campaign=gmb - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20Dog%20Academy&query_place_id=ChIJDaHk13QnQYYREggh_sDxj0s ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 7:30 AM–6 PM | | Tuesday | 7:30 AM–6 PM | | Wednesday | 7:30 AM–6 PM | | Thursday | 7:30 AM–6 PM | | Friday | 7:30 AM–6 PM | | Saturday | 8:30 AM–5 PM | | Sunday | Closed | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Updates during a stay:** Daily photograph report card with boarding — facility's words: "Daily photograph report card!" (https://thedogacademy.com/boarding) ## For travelers - **IAH** (Houston Bush Intercontinental): 27.2 miles, straight line - **HOU** (Houston Hobby): 31.2 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 7:30 AM to 6 PM - **Open Sunday:** no Hours from the public business profile; drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower. ## Published rates - **Overnight boarding:** $75 per night (first dog, standard rate) - **Daycare:** $40 per day > “Dorms Bundles Starting at $75 per day! Cozy and homey for small to medium dogs. … Large Dogs $40 per day Groups of maximum 15 dogs over 35 lbs.” Source: https://thedogacademy.com/boarding (daycare: https://thedogacademy.com/daycare) — checked September 8, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 13 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 > “All pets must be current on three vaccinations: Rabies, Bordetella, and Distemper-Parvo. Bring proof of vaccination to your first visit, or have your vet email it to us ahead of time.” — https://thedogacademy.com/faq - **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:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Temperament evaluation:** Required for some dogs > “All group play is supervised by our trained staff, and dogs in group play pass a temperament test first.” — https://thedogacademy.com/faq - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “Bring proof of vaccination to your first visit, or have your vet email it to us ahead of time.” — https://thedogacademy.com/faq ### 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:** 15 dogs > “How are daycare groups organized? Groups are capped at 15 dogs and organized by size and age: large dogs (over 35 lbs), small dogs (under 35 lbs), and puppy groups (under 1 year).” — https://thedogacademy.com/faq - **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 and age > “Groups are capped at 15 dogs and organized by size and age: large dogs (over 35 lbs), small dogs (under 35 lbs), and puppy groups (under 1 year).” — https://thedogacademy.com/faq - **Time out of their room:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Offered > “Electives are one-on-one enrichment activities for boarding guests — like fetch, pool time, story & cuddle time, and food puzzles. Two electives per day are included in every boarding bundle, and extras can be added à la carte for $15 each.” — https://thedogacademy.com/faq - **Housing:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Outdoor access:** Yard > “Boarding Beautiful private rooms, spacious private turf yards, and 5 large grass fields to explore!” — https://thedogacademy.com/?utm_campaign=gmb - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Climate control:** Climate-controlled > “our building has the latest HVAC technology to make sure fresh, clean air is provided to every dog's personal space.” — https://thedogacademy.com/daycare - **Live cameras for owners:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Photo / report-card updates:** Yes > “How will I know how my dog is doing during their stay? Every boarding stay includes a daily photograph report card with details on your dog's feeding, demeanor, and activities.” — https://thedogacademy.com/faq - **Tours:** Walk-in tours welcome > “Come Visit Us & Tour Our State of The Art Facility! Feel free to stop by and tour our facility.” — https://thedogacademy.com/about - **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:** Included > “Feeding (and medicating, if needed) is included with every stay, and we follow your feeding instructions exactly — including special preparation for eating difficulties or allergies.” — https://thedogacademy.com/faq - **Feeding:** Owner's food required > “Do I need to bring my dog's food for boarding? Yes, please bring your dog's own food. Feeding (and medicating, if needed) is included with every stay, and we follow your feeding instructions exactly” — https://thedogacademy.com/faq - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Online booking:** Yes > “Calming Kong 2 electives Daily photograph report card! Reserve Today” — https://thedogacademy.com/boarding ## 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 The Dog Academy, Katy, TX. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/houston-tx/the-dog-academy/ (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/the-dog-academy.json