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Big Oaks Kennel & Dog Park Co.

500 E Loop St, Buda, TX 78610

4.5
86 Google reviews
Cage-freeOutdoor yardSmall dog areaAccepts puppiesMedication adminGroomingTrainingClimate controlled

Overview

Big Oaks Kennel & Dog Park Co. is a cage-free boarding and daycare facility in Buda, TX celebrating 25 years of service. They offer three distinct boarding options (The Tradition, The Cottage for small dogs, and The Farm for active dogs) plus daycare, grooming, and training services. The facility features climate-controlled indoor/outdoor quarters, multiple play yards, a 3-acre dog park, and no-crate policy with 4 daily play rotations.

Amenities & Policies

Cage-free
Webcam
Staff overnight
Outdoor yardreal grass
Pool / water play
Small dog area
Accepts puppies
Reactive breeds
Medication admin
Grooming
Training
Climate controlled
Overnight potty breaks
Online booking
Spay/neuter required
Temperament test

Required vaccinations: Rabies, DHPP, Bordetella

Policies & Details

Hours & Billing

Billing method:Per night

Cancellation & Deposits

Cancellation notice:2 days notice
Cancellation penalty:$10 transaction fee for refunds, deposit not refunded after cancellation date
Deposit required โ€” One night's stay

Care & Play

Group play
Feeding policy:Owner provides food

Safety & Emergency

Emergency vet protocol:On call
Emergency vet cost:Owner

Extras

Multi-dog discount โ€” 2 dogs $80/night, 3 dogs $115/night (sharing same quarters)
Senior dog accommodations

What Reviews Say

84 reviews analyzed

Big Oaks Kennel enjoys an overwhelmingly positive reputation with 85% five-star reviews. Customers consistently praise the staff's genuine love for dogs, individualized care approaches, and excellent communication including photo updates. The facility is described as clean, spacious, and accommodating to dogs with special needs. A few negative reviews mention grooming service issues and isolated safety concerns, but the majority of customers are repeat visitors who specifically mention their dogs' excitement to return. The owner actively responds to reviews with a professional, appreciative tone.

Dog happiness
5.0
Staff
4.9
Facility
4.9
Communication
4.9
Drop-off / pickup
4.9
Cleanliness
4.8
Safety
4.7
Value
4.5

People love

Staff genuinely cares about dogs and treats them like family(35)Individualized care and attention to dog needs(15)Dogs love coming here - excited behavior(12)Excellent communication and updates with photos(8)Clean, quality facilities(10)Flexible and accommodating with scheduling(6)

Staff shoutouts

Rachael(5 mentions)Alex(4 mentions)Elaine(3 mentions)TerryRobinKelli

Worth noting

Safety concerns after owner's passing - reviewer claims care has suffered and facility is unsafe for dogs

โ€œUnfortunately, with the passing of Hardy, the care for animals has suffered. It is unsafe for dogs.โ€

Dog left in kennel despite paying for yard experience - aggressive labeling without proper communication

โ€œPaid for the yard experience so she could run around and not be stuck in a cage all day... They left my dog in a kennel for 7 days because she acted aggressive they said, yet refused to call the emergency number I left for her to be picked up by family.โ€

Potential traumatic incident - dog showing fear behavior after stay

โ€œI took my four year old hound and he's not the same anymore after returning from Hardy's care. It's like my dog fears contact now and doesn't want to be around any other person or animals.โ€

Grooming services incomplete or unsatisfactory(4 mentions)

โ€œI paid $120 for a 'full groom' and got less that 50% of that value... the sanitary trim wasn't done and the deshedd also apparently wasn't done either.โ€

Unexpected charges or billing issues(2 mentions)

โ€œAdditional charges that were previously undisclosed and they hold your dog until you pay them. They didn't finish the services agreed upon, then doubled the charge at pickup.โ€

Poor staff attitude during owner absence

โ€œthe impression we got from the people overlooking was 'just a job' not personal affection toward one's pet.โ€

Owner replies to 36% of reviewsAvg response: 1dprofessional tone18 repeat customers

Top Rated

4.5 stars from 86+ reviews

This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.5-star rating across 86 reviews.

At a Glance

Google rating
4.5/ 5
Review score
4.8/ 5
Amenities8 of 14
Reviews86
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.18

Pricing

Boarding

$45โ€“$115/night

Daycare

$30/day

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