The Kennels at Gum Gully
BoardingDaycare
Dogs Away score9.7 /10Exceptional · 58 reviews · top 9% in Houston
Sources
Behind the 9.7
- Reviews read
- 58 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.90 ★
- Rank
- #26 of 332 in Houston
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$32 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-08
$30middle $48$70
Below the Houston middle price
Sources
Behind the $32
- Source
- The Kennels at Gum Gully’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-09-08
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Basic indoor suite $32/day Our basic indoor suite is a 4' by 6' inside area. Luxury indoor suite $37/day … Pricing/Availability $25 per day”Open their price page ↗
The Kennels at Gum Gully is a pet boarding in Crosby, TX, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.7/10 (exceptional) from 58 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars — #26 of 332 in Houston. Its website lists boarding from $32 per night and daycare from $25 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 8.
Top 9% in Houston#26 of 332 by Dogs Away score, from 58 reviews.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP · Not mentioned: Bordetella, canine influenza, leptospirosis
Open play with enforced restPlay model, per the facility.
Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- BoardingDaycareTrainingGrooming Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $32/night
- Daycare rate
- $25/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Houston
- #26 of 332
- Google rating
- ★4.9 (58)
- From downtown
- 21.8 mi
- Neighborhood
- Ramsey Orange Orchards
- 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 requirements2 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP · Not mentioned: Bordetella, canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“What shots do you require? DHPP and Rabies Vaccines must current 10 days within your dogs stay with us.”thekennelsatgumgully.com/faqs
Bordetella lead time10 days before arrival
Their words
“We will NOT allow dogs in the kennel that have received a Bordetella within 10 days of their stay.”thekennelsatgumgully.com/faqs
Operations6 of 21 published
Play modelOpen play with enforced rest
Their words
“For these reasons our daycare is a combination of play, rest and activities.”thekennelsatgumgully.com/daycare
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“Dogs are taken straight to a play yard to potty and explore while we set their suite up.”thekennelsatgumgully.com/faqs
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“All boarding suites are heated, air conditioned, safe, sanitary and ready for any breed or size of dog.”thekennelsatgumgully.com/boarding
Photo / report-card updatesYes
Their words
“Every boarding option comes complete with a puppy-report card for the day.”thekennelsatgumgully.com/boarding
ToursTours by appointment
Their words
“to schedule a tour. We only do tours during business hours M-F. Tours are limited if the kennel is full as we try to keep it as stress-free as possible. Humans welcome, please leave your pups at home for the tour.”thekennelsatgumgully.com/faqs
FeedingOwner's food preferred
Their words
“We ask that meals are pre-portioned and bagged so we can insure your pup is fed EXACTLY how you like it. ... House Food- $2/day If your dog needs to eat our food”thekennelsatgumgully.com/boarding
Show 19 policies not published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot published on their website
Vaccination recordsNot 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
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
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationNot 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
9.7ExceptionalDogs 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
dog training 7kennel 5daily report cards 4play time 3immaculate kennels 2comfortable leaving dog 2nervous dogs 2fun for dogs 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- How a stay is counted
- Boarding is booked and charged per calendar dayStated on their website
- Handling & correction
- Training may include an introduction to the e-collar if requested or recommendedStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Updates during a stay
- Every boarding option includes a daily puppy report card; packages add videosStated on their website
- Senior dogs
- Older dogs accepted if in reasonable health and able to stand and walk on their ownStated on their website
- Minimum age
- Boarding dogs must be 16 weeks old with 3 rounds of DHPPStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $25/day | Archived page, 2025-09-13 |
| 2025 | $32/night | — | Archived page, 2025-12-05 |
| Now | $32/night | $25/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
- 7–10:30 AM, 1–6 PM
- Tue
- 7–10:30 AM, 1–6 PM
- Wed
- 7–10:30 AM, 1–6 PM
- Thu
- 7–10:30 AM, 1–6 PM
- Fri
- 7–10:30 AM, 1–6 PM
- Sat
- 8 AM–12 PM
- Sun
- 2–6 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
- 14.9 mi
- HOU · Houston Hobby
- 24.7 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 7 AM – 6 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
315 Gum Gully Rd School Rd, Crosby, TX 77532
21.8 miles from downtown Houston · Ramsey Orange Orchards · Get directions
Amenities & details
Identifies as women-ownedWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about The Kennels at Gum Gully
What services does The Kennels at Gum Gully offer?
The Kennels at Gum Gully is listed as a pet boarding service in Crosby, TX, offering boarding, daycare.
How much does The Kennels at Gum Gully charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $32 per night and daycare at $25 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-09-08). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Houston median published boarding rate is $48/night.
What vaccines does The Kennels at Gum Gully require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP · Not mentioned: Bordetella, canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at The Kennels at Gum Gully?
The Kennels at Gum Gully'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 The Kennels at Gum Gully compare with other Houston facilities?
It ranks #26 of 332 in the Houston index by Dogs Away score (9.7/10, exceptional), based on 58 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
The Kennels at Gum Gully, Crosby, TX. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/houston-tx/the-kennels-at-gum-gully/Similar places near Crosby
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