The Watering Bowl · S Hanley Rd
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.2 /10Excellent · 303 reviews · top 77% in St. Louis
Sources
Behind the 9.2
- Reviews read
- 303 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.60 ★
- Rank
- #81 of 109 in St. Louis
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$53 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-19
$30middle $51$60
About the St. Louis middle price
Sources
Behind the $53
- Source
- The Watering Bowl’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-10-19
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Boarding + Full Day Daycare Standard $53 Suites $59.50 ... Daily Daycare Half Day (Up to 5 hours) Full Day ONE DOG $27.50 $37”Open their price page ↗
The Watering Bowl is a dog daycare in St. Louis, MO, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.2/10 (excellent) from 303 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars — #81 of 109 in St. Louis. Its website lists boarding from $53–$59.5 per night and daycare from $37 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 9.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- DaycareTrainingBoardingGrooming Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $53–$59.5/night
- Daycare rate
- $37/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in St. Louis
- #81 of 109
- Google rating
- ★4.6 (303)
- From downtown
- 7.3 mi
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
9/27
9 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 requirements4 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Their words
“we require all dogs to be current on the following vaccinations: DHLPP Rabies Bordetella (required annually, recommended every 6 months) Negative Fecal Test Recommended, but not required: Canine Influenza”thewateringbowl.com/services/
Fecal / parasite testNegative test required
Their words
“A negative fecal test is required, and we strongly recommend the canine influenza vaccine as well.”thewateringbowl.com/services/daycare/
Spay / neuterRequired from 7 months
Their words
“all dogs must be at least 12 weeks old, and any dog over 7 months must be spayed or neutered.”thewateringbowl.com/services/
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“Every new dog begins with a simple, 45-minute temperament evaluation we call a Sniff Around.”thewateringbowl.com/services/
Operations5 of 21 published
HousingCage free
Their words
“Our cage-free philosophy creates a safe, enriching environment where dogs can play, socialize,”thewateringbowl.com/services/
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“3,500 square feet of outdoor play area with Xtreme Green synthetic turf for durability and easy movement”thewateringbowl.com/locations/brentwood-location/?utm_source=google_my_business&utm_medium=organic
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“4,300 square feet of indoor, climate-controlled play space for year-round comfort”thewateringbowl.com/locations/brentwood-location/?utm_source=google_my_business&utm_medium=organic
Administers medicationYes, for a fee
Their words
“$3 fee per day for giving medication.”thewateringbowl.com/services/boarding/
FeedingOwner's food preferred
Their words
“please bring their food pre-portioned into individual bags per meal. This ensures accurate, timely feeding, and helps us maintain your dog’s routine. (A $1 per meal fee applies for any food not bagged in advance.)”thewateringbowl.com/services/boarding/
Show 18 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot 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
Time out of their roomNot 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
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
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
fun for dogs 9dog safety 6dog training 5play area 4safe space 3loved dogs 3clean facility 3puppy energy outlet 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Who they take & how they care
- Minimum age
- All dogs must be at least 12 weeks old (new-dog requirement)Stated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $42/night | — | Archived page, 2019-08-23 |
| 2020 | $42/night | — | Archived page, 2020-11-25 |
| 2021 | $46–$49/night | — | Archived page, 2021-10-24 |
| 2021 | — | $32/day | Archived page, 2021-10-23 |
| 2022 | $49–$55/night | — | Archived page, 2022-10-06 |
| 2022 | — | $32/day | Archived page, 2022-03-21 |
| 2023 | $49–$55/night | — | Archived page, 2023-11-28 |
| 2023 | — | $34/day | Archived page, 2023-09-22 |
| 2024 | $49–$55/night | — | Archived page, 2024-05-28 |
| 2024 | — | $34/day | Archived page, 2024-09-14 |
| 2025 | $50–$56/night | — | Archived page, 2025-08-13 |
| 2025 | — | $35/day | Archived page, 2025-08-20 |
| Now | $53–$59.5/night | $37/day | Their website, 2026-10-19 |
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
- 9 AM–4 PM
- Sun
- 12–4 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
Location
2615 S Hanley Rd, St. Louis, MO 63144
7.3 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 The Watering Bowl
What services does The Watering Bowl offer?
The Watering Bowl is listed as a dog day care center in St. Louis, MO, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does The Watering Bowl charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $53–$59.5 per night and daycare at $37 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-10-19). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The St. Louis median published boarding rate is $51/night.
What vaccines does The Watering Bowl require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at The Watering Bowl?
The Watering Bowl's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-10-20). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does The Watering Bowl compare with other St. Louis facilities?
It ranks #81 of 109 in the St. Louis index by Dogs Away score (9.2/10, excellent), based on 303 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
The Watering Bowl, St. Louis, MO. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/st-louis-mo/the-watering-bowl-8084/Similar places near St. Louis
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