Tails Are Wagging
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.7 /10Exceptional · 122 reviews · top 8% in San Antonio
Sources
Behind the 9.7
- Reviews read
- 122 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.90 ★
- Rank
- #5 of 66 in San Antonio
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$40 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-08
$40middle $51$60
Below the San Antonio middle price
Sources
Behind the $40
- Source
- Tails Are Wagging’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-09-08
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“DAYCARE $24 per day 10% OFF for 2 dogs, 15% OFF for 3 dogs … BOARDING $40 per night 10% OFF for 2 dogs, 15% OFF for 3 dogs $38 per night for 7 consecutive nights”Open their price page ↗
Tails Are Wagging is a dog daycare in San Antonio, TX, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.7/10 (exceptional) from 122 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars — #5 of 66 in San Antonio. Its website lists boarding from $40 per night and daycare from $24 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 10.
Top 8% in San Antonio#5 of 66 by Dogs Away score, from 122 reviews.
Staff on site overnightStated on the facility’s own website.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Structured rotationPlay model, per the facility.
Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.
Key facts
- Services
- DaycareBoarding Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $40/night
- Daycare rate
- $24/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in San Antonio
- #5 of 66
- Google rating
- ★4.9 (122)
- From downtown
- 13.4 mi
- Neighborhood
- Far North Central
- Additional dog
- 10% OFF for 2 dogs, 15% OFF for 3 dogs
- Profile claimed on Google
- No
Policies & requirements
10/27
10 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 requirements4 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Their words
“Proof of current vaccinations including distemper/parvo and rabies (every year or three years depending on the vaccinations your veterinarian administers), 6 or 12 month Bordetella and bivalent canine influenz vaccine (H3N2 & H3N8) annually.”tailsarewaggingtx.com/faq
Bordetella lead time5 days before arrival
Their words
“If vaccinations are not current, we require a 5-day waiting period for vaccinations to become effective.”tailsarewaggingtx.com/faq
Spay / neuterRequired for group play only from 8 months
Their words
“In order for dogs to participate in the playgroups while here for daycare or boarding, dogs must be spayed or neutered. Puppies are welcome as long as they are at least 4 months old. Puppies between 4 months and 8 months old are not required to be spayed or neutered.”tailsarewaggingtx.com/services
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“All dogs using services at Tails Are Wagging must have proof of current vaccinations including distemper/parvo and rabies(every year or three years, depending on the vaccinations your veterinarian administers), 6 or 12 month Bordetella and the bivalent canine influenza vaccine (H3N2 & H3N8) annually.”tailsarewaggingtx.com/services
Operations6 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
“Will there be someone that stays all night with our dogs? Yes, we have someone at Tails Are Wagging 24 hours a day.”tailsarewaggingtx.com/faq
Play modelStructured rotation
Their words
“There are 4 bathroom breaks at 20 mins each and there are 2 playgroups at 90 mins each.”tailsarewaggingtx.com/faq
Groups separated bySize
Their words
“We have multiple playgroups that are based on the size of dog.”tailsarewaggingtx.com/services
Time out of their room6x daily outside: 4 x 20-min bathroom breaks plus 2 x 90-min playgroups
Their words
“Dogs are outside in the play yard at least 6 times a day. There are 4 bathroom breaks at 20 mins each and there are 2 playgroups at 90 mins each.”tailsarewaggingtx.com/faq
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“Daycare includes potty breaks and play times outside in a supervised 7,500 square foot secure play yard.”tailsarewaggingtx.com/services
FeedingOwner's food encouraged
Their words
“We do encourage owners to keep their dogs on their regular food as opposed to changing their diet.”tailsarewaggingtx.com/services
Show 17 policies not published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot 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
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
HousingNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot 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
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
friendly staff 28cleanliness 5dog excitement 3clean facility 3dog enjoyment 3military discount 2boarding place 2dog safety 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Who they take & how they care
- Minimum age
- Daycare and boarding: puppies welcome from 4 months oldStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $35/night | $20/day | Archived page, 2018-12-05 |
| 2019 | $35/night | $20/day | Archived page, 2019-10-17 |
| 2023 | $37/night | $22/day | Archived page, 2023-04-05 |
| Now | $40/night | $24/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
- 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
- 8 AM–7 PM
- Sun
- 8 AM–7 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
For travelers
- SAT · San Antonio International
- 5.7 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
18965 Redland Rd #105, San Antonio, TX 78259
13.4 miles from downtown San Antonio · Far North Central · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Tails Are Wagging
What services does Tails Are Wagging offer?
Tails Are Wagging is listed as a dog day care center in San Antonio, TX, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Tails Are Wagging charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $40 per night and daycare at $24 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-09-08). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The San Antonio median published boarding rate is $51/night.
What vaccines does Tails Are Wagging require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Tails Are Wagging?
Yes — a person is on site, according to the facility's own website.
How does Tails Are Wagging compare with other San Antonio facilities?
It ranks #5 of 66 in the San Antonio index by Dogs Away score (9.7/10, exceptional), based on 122 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Tails Are Wagging, San Antonio, TX. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/san-antonio-tx/tails-are-wagging/Similar places near San Antonio
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