The Pooch Pad

★ 4.5 · 113 Google reviews·Dog daycare·Houston, TX
The Pooch Pad, Houston
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.1 /10Excellent · 113 reviews · top 82% in Houston
Sources
Behind the 9.1
Reviews read
113 on Google
Average stars
4.50 ★
Rank
#261 of 332 in Houston
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Policies published6 of 27From their website, 2026-09-08

The Pooch Pad is a dog daycare in Houston, TX, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.1/10 (excellent) from 113 Google reviews averaging 4.5 stars — #261 of 332 in Houston. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 6.

Staff on site overnightStated on the facility’s own website.
Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.

Key facts

Services
DaycareBoardingGrooming
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
Not published
Daycare rate
Not published
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Houston
#261 of 332
Google rating
★4.5 (113)
From downtown
1.2 mi
Neighborhood
Midtown
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

6/27

6 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
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay (free)
Their words
“Complimentary First Day The first day of day care and evaluation is free.”thepoochpad.com/doggy-day-care/
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Vaccination record is required”thepoochpad.com/doggy-day-care/
Operations4 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
“Our dedicated staff are on-site around the clock, ensuring your dog is never left alone or unmonitored.”thepoochpad.com/
Groups separated bySize, age and temperament
Their words
“Pups are grouped by size, age, and temperament in our spacious, fenced outdoor yards.”thepoochpad.com/doggy-day-care/
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“Fresh Air & Wide Yards Supervised outdoor play yards with plenty of room to run and explore.”thepoochpad.com/
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Climate-Controlled Environment Keeps your dog comfortable in every season”thepoochpad.com/
Show 21 policies not published on their website
Vaccinations requiredNot published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot 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
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
Administers medicationNot published on their website
FeedingNot 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

9.1ExcellentDogs Away score
5 ★94
4 ★3
3 ★4
2 ★1
1 ★11
★ 4.50Google average
113reviews 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

loving staff 4welcoming staff 3convenient location 3comfortable dog 2reasonable rates 2french bulldog 2nail cutting 2clean facility 2

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

Who they take & how they care

Breed & size limits
No breed restrictionsStated 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
9 AM–5 PM
Sun
Closed

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

For travelers

HOU · Houston Hobby
9.3 mi
IAH · Houston Bush Intercontinental
17.1 mi
Weekday hours span
7 AM – 7 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

2912 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77006

1.2 miles from downtown Houston · Midtown · Get directions

Questions about The Pooch Pad

What services does The Pooch Pad offer?
The Pooch Pad is listed as a dog day care center in Houston, TX, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does The Pooch Pad charge?
We did not find a published rate on The Pooch Pad'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.
Is someone on site overnight at The Pooch Pad?
Yes — a person is on site, according to the facility's own website.
How does The Pooch Pad compare with other Houston facilities?
It ranks #261 of 332 in the Houston index by Dogs Away score (9.1/10, excellent), based on 113 Google reviews averaging 4.5 stars.

Cite this record

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

The Pooch Pad, Houston, TX. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/houston-tx/the-pooch-pad/

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