What's Up Dog
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.7 /10Exceptional · 127 reviews · top 9% in Houston
Sources
Behind the 9.7
- Reviews read
- 127 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.90 ★
- Rank
- #26 of 332 in Houston
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$60 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-08
$30middle $48$70
Above the Houston middle price
Sources
Behind the $60
- Source
- What's Up Dog’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-09-08
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“DELUXE SUITES $70/night … STANDARD SUITES $60/night … SINGLE DAYS: FULL DAY HALF DAY $35 $25”Open their price page ↗
What's Up Dog is a dog daycare in Houston, TX, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.7/10 (exceptional) from 127 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars — #26 of 332 in Houston. Its website lists boarding from $60–$70 per night and daycare from $35 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 8.
Top 9% in Houston#26 of 332 by Dogs Away score, from 127 reviews.
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
- DaycareBoarding Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $60–$70/night
- Daycare rate
- $35/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Houston
- #26 of 332
- Google rating
- ★4.9 (127)
- From downtown
- 7.2 mi
- Neighborhood
- Spring Branch East
- 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, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“All dogs must have up to date Bordetella, Parvo Distemper, and Rabies vaccinations.”whatsupdoghtx.com/boarding
Temperament evaluationRequired for some dogs
Their words
“If your pup doesn t pass the temperament assessment, he will receive individual attention, such as fetch, tug-of-war, & 6 walks during the day.”whatsupdoghtx.com/boarding
Operations6 of 21 published
Time out of their room6 daily walks
Their words
“he will receive individual attention, such as fetch, tug-of-war, & 6 walks during the day.”whatsupdoghtx.com/boarding
HousingSuite
Their words
“Both of our options are indoor, climate controlled, and designed to make your dog feel at home. DELUXE SUITES $70/night”whatsupdoghtx.com/boarding
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“Boarding stays include monitored day care or playcare in the large turf yards!”whatsupdoghtx.com/boarding
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Both of our options are indoor, climate controlled, and designed to make your dog feel at home.”whatsupdoghtx.com/boarding
Photo / report-card updatesYes
Their words
“Your pup will receive a report card at the end of their stay detailing their activity, eating, and behavioral habits while staying with us”whatsupdoghtx.com/boarding
Administers medicationYes, except injectables
Their words
“We administer most oral & topical meds that are provided by you for your pups. We do not administer injections of any kind.”whatsupdoghtx.com/boarding
Show 19 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot 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
Play modelNot published on their website
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot 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
9.7ExceptionalDogs 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
daily report cards 18clean facility 10obedience training course 6playcare 6fun space 5joyful atmosphere 5informative staff 3play groups 3
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $50–$60/night | — | Archived page, 2023-12-10 |
| 2024 | $55–$65/night | — | Archived page, 2024-09-08 |
| 2025 | $60–$70/night | — | Archived page, 2025-11-19 |
| Now | $60–$70/night | $35/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–7 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Sat
- 8–11 AM
- Sun
- 8–10 AM, 4–6 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
- 15 mi
- HOU · Houston Hobby
- 16.3 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 7 AM – 7 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
2071 Antoine Dr, Houston, TX 77055
7.2 miles from downtown Houston · Spring Branch East · Get directions
Amenities & details
Identifies as Latino-ownedWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about What's Up Dog
What services does What's Up Dog offer?
What's Up Dog is listed as a dog day care center in Houston, TX, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does What's Up Dog charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $60–$70 per night and daycare at $35 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 What's Up Dog require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at What's Up Dog?
What's Up Dog'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 What's Up Dog compare with other Houston facilities?
It ranks #26 of 332 in the Houston index by Dogs Away score (9.7/10, exceptional), based on 127 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
What's Up Dog, Houston, TX. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/houston-tx/what-s-up-dog/Similar places near Houston
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