Hounds Town - Orlando Universal
DaycareCat boardingBoarding
Dogs Away score9.2 /10Excellent · 143 reviews · top 54% in Orlando
Sources
Behind the 9.2
- Reviews read
- 143 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.60 ★
- Rank
- #30 of 56 in Orlando
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$50 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-08
$40middle $47$60
About the Orlando middle price
Sources
Behind the $50
- Source
- Hounds Town - Orlando Universal’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-09-08
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Daily Rate $36 5-Pack Expires 90 days from purchase $170 ... 1 Night Standard Suite $50 1 Night Luxury Suite Additional Dog Same Suite $45 $60 1 King Luxury Suite $70”Open their price page ↗
Hounds Town - Orlando Universal is a dog daycare in Orlando, FL, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.2/10 (excellent) from 143 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars — #30 of 56 in Orlando. Its website lists boarding from $50–$70 per night and daycare from $36 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 8.
No overnight staffStated on the facility’s own website.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
All-day open playPlay model, per the facility.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- DaycareCat boardingBoardingGroomingPet sitting Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $50–$70/night
- Daycare rate
- $36/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Orlando
- #30 of 56
- Google rating
- ★4.6 (143)
- From downtown
- 7.8 mi
- Neighborhood
- Florida Center
- 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 requirements3 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“Pet's health Up to date on Shots (Rabies, Distemper, Bordetella)? * Yes No”houndstownusa.com/locations/orlando-universal/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=map&utm_id=orlando-universal&gf_page_151=1
Spay / neuterRequired
Their words
“We require that all dogs be spayed by 6 months old or neutered by 12 months old, whether they are coming for interactive doggie daycare or overnight boarding.”houndstownusa.com/faqs/
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay (free)
Their words
“We require a no-cost temperament evaluation to assess your dog and make sure he will do well in our environment.”houndstownusa.com/faqs/
Operations6 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightNo — nobody is on site overnight
Their words
“While we don’t have staff staying overnight, we have an established routine for weekends and holidays to ensure the dogs are properly taken care of.”houndstownusa.com/faqs/
Play modelAll-day open play
Their words
“With expansive play areas for all day play, large luxury suites for overnight dog boarding, a pampering doggie day spa offering bathing services, retail, and a pet taxi service,”houndstownusa.com/locations/orlando-universal/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=map&utm_id=orlando-universal&gf_page_151=1
Groups separated bySize and temperament
Their words
“Additionally, we place dogs in playgroups according to size and temperament.”houndstownusa.com/faqs/
HousingSuite
Their words
“1 Night Standard Suite $50 1 Night Luxury Suite”houndstownusa.com/locations/orlando-universal/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=map&utm_id=orlando-universal&gf_page_151=1
Photo / report-card updatesYes — described in 5 reviews, not stated by the facility
Administers medicationNot for time-sensitive medication
Their words
“While we are happy to give dogs vitamins, antibiotics, and medication for minor medical issues, we cannot give any life-sustaining medication.”houndstownusa.com/faqs/
Show 18 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Vaccination recordsNot 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
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
Outdoor accessNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot 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
9.2ExcellentDogs 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
friendly staff 45happy dogs 6picture updates 5urine smell 4clean facility 4anxious dog 3exhausted dogs 3dog evaluation 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Checkout time
- Late pick-up fee applies after 12 PM (listed with boarding rates)Stated on their website
- Late pick-up
- Late pick-up after 12 PM is a $28 daycare chargeStated on their website
- Vet costs during a stay
- Owner agrees to be fully responsible for all costs of any medical treatmentStated on their PDF
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Minimum age
- Dogs must be at least 4 months oldStated on their PDF
- Cats
- This location lists cat boarding ($25) in its Purrington Villas cat facilityStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Hours
- Mon
- 6:30 AM–7 PM
- Tue
- 6:30 AM–7 PM
- Wed
- 6:30 AM–7 PM
- Thu
- 6:30 AM–7 PM
- Fri
- 6:30 AM–7 PM
- Sat
- 7:30 AM–7:30 PM
- Sun
- 7:30 AM–7:30 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
For travelers
- MCO · Orlando International
- 9.4 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 6:30 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
5960 Lakehurst Dr, Orlando, FL 32819
7.8 miles from downtown Orlando · Florida Center · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Hounds Town - Orlando Universal
What services does Hounds Town - Orlando Universal offer?
Hounds Town - Orlando Universal is listed as a dog day care center in Orlando, FL, offering daycare, cat boarding, boarding.
How much does Hounds Town - Orlando Universal charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $50–$70 per night and daycare at $36 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-09-08). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Orlando median published boarding rate is $47/night.
What vaccines does Hounds Town - Orlando Universal require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Hounds Town - Orlando Universal?
No — nobody is on site overnight, according to the facility's own website.
How does Hounds Town - Orlando Universal compare with other Orlando facilities?
It ranks #30 of 56 in the Orlando index by Dogs Away score (9.2/10, excellent), based on 143 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Hounds Town - Orlando Universal, Orlando, FL. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/orlando-fl/hounds-town-orlando-universal/Similar places near Orlando
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