Hounds Town - St. Charles
DaycareCat boardingBoarding
Dogs Away score9.6 /10Exceptional · 302 reviews · top 20% in St. Louis
Sources
Behind the 9.6
- Reviews read
- 302 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.80 ★
- Rank
- #21 of 109 in St. Louis
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$38 /dayFrom their website, 2026-10-19
$30middle $38$45
About the St. Louis middle price
Sources
Behind the $38
- Source
- Hounds Town - St. Charles’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-10-19
- Rate type
- First dog, standard day
“Monday - Friday $38 Saturday $32”Open their price page ↗
Hounds Town - St. Charles is a dog daycare in St Charles, MO, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.6/10 (exceptional) from 302 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars — #21 of 109 in St. Louis. Its website lists daycare from $38 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
- Not published
- Daycare rate
- $38/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in St. Louis
- #21 of 109
- Google rating
- ★4.8 (302)
- From downtown
- 18.9 mi
- 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, 2026-10-20. 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
“Up to date on shots (Rabies, Distemper, Bordetella)”houndstownusa.com/locations/st-charles/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=map&utm_id=st-charles
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”houndstownusa.com/locations/st-charles/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=map&utm_id=st-charles
Groups separated bySize and temperament
Their words
“we place dogs in playgroups according to size and temperament.”houndstownusa.com/faqs/
HousingSuite
Their words
“large luxury suites for overnight dog boarding”houndstownusa.com/locations/st-charles/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=map&utm_id=st-charles
Photo / report-card updatesYes — described in 15 reviews, not stated by the facility
Administers medicationCase by case
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
9.6ExceptionalDogs 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 103picture updates 15welcoming atmosphere 9clean facility 7playtime 7exhausted dogs 5dogs stay together 3exit bath 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Vet costs during a stay
- Release says the owner is responsible for all medical treatment costsStated on their PDF
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Minimum age
- Liability release requires dogs to be at least 4 months oldStated on their PDF
- Cats
- Cats stay overnight in a separate cat space away from the dogsStated 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
- 8 AM–5 PM
- Sun
- 10 AM–2 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
Location
546 1st Capitol Dr, St Charles, MO 63301
18.9 miles from downtown St. Louis · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Hounds Town - St. Charles
What services does Hounds Town - St. Charles offer?
Hounds Town - St. Charles is listed as a dog day care center in St Charles, MO, offering daycare, cat boarding, boarding.
How much does Hounds Town - St. Charles charge?
Its website lists daycare at $38 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-10-19). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking.
What vaccines does Hounds Town - St. Charles require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Hounds Town - St. Charles?
No — nobody is on site overnight, according to the facility's own website.
How does Hounds Town - St. Charles compare with other St. Louis facilities?
It ranks #21 of 109 in the St. Louis index by Dogs Away score (9.6/10, exceptional), based on 302 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Hounds Town - St. Charles, St Charles, MO. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/st-louis-mo/hounds-town-st-charles/Similar places near St Charles
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