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Houston Bark Park and Daycare

710 W 27th St, Houston, TX 77008

4.7
537 Google reviews
Live webcamOutdoor yardPool / water playSmall dog areaAccepts puppiesMedication adminGroomingTrainingOvernight potty breaksOnline booking

Overview

Houston Bark Park and Daycare is a family-owned facility with three Houston locations offering dog daycare, overnight boarding, grooming, and Academy training. They feature unique amenities including patent-pending cold plates, splash pads, pools, bubble cannons, and live 24/7 cameras. All dogs must pass a temperament test and have current vaccinations (Rabies, Distemper, Bordetella). Pricing varies by location with dog daycare starting at $30/day and boarding from $40-90/night depending on suite size.

Amenities & Policies

Cage-free
WebcamLive stream
Staff overnight
Outdoor yard
Pool / water play
Small dog area
Accepts puppies4+ months
Reactive breeds
Medication admin
Grooming
Training
Climate controlled
Overnight potty breaks
Online booking
Spay/neuter required
Temperament test

Required vaccinations: Rabies, Distemper, Bordetella

Policies & Details

Hours & Billing

Drop-off hours:6:30am-10am
Pick-up hours:7pm-7:45pm
Billing method:Per night

Cancellation & Deposits

Cancellation penalty:$25 fee for daycare cancellations not cancelled by 10am day of; Academy cancellations $35 fee
Holiday surcharge โ€” Peak pricing

Care & Play

Group play
Daily updates โ€” Paid
Comfort items allowed
Feeding policy:Owner provides food

Requirements

Spay/neuter policy:Required at 6 months
Temperament test fee:$20

Safety & Emergency

Emergency vet protocol:Nearby clinic
Emergency vet cost:Owner

Extras

Multi-dog discount โ€” $5 discount on daycare for siblings; $5 discount on overnight for siblings sleeping in same room
Owner operated

What Reviews Say

473 reviews analyzed

Houston Bark Park is overwhelmingly loved by customers with 92% of reviews being 5-star. The facility excels in staff friendliness, cleanliness, dog happiness, and communication via their camera system. However, there are serious red flags including a dog attack incident, a dog requiring emergency surgery after swallowing a needle, and a dog returning injured with infections. Some customers also complain about unexpected fees and dogs being dismissed from the program. The owner responds professionally to most reviews, including negative ones, though sometimes defensively. The majority of customers are repeat visitors who treat the facility as their dog's second home.

Dog happiness
4.9
Staff
4.9
Cleanliness
4.8
Facility
4.7
Communication
4.7
Drop-off / pickup
4.6
Value
3.8
Safety
3.5

People love

Staff treat dogs like family, know them by name(85)Camera system allows pet parents to watch dogs(72)Dogs love it, excited to go, come home tired(68)Clean, well-maintained facility(45)Great for boarding and daycare(38)Friendly, caring staff(120)

Staff shoutouts

Aaron(3 mentions)Amy(4 mentions)Morgan(3 mentions)Justin(2 mentions)Erich

Worth noting

Dog attack/altercation witnessed by bystander - dogs attacking one dog, biting throat

โ€œA group of dogs attacking one dog. They were chasing him and biting at his throat...It lasted for a few minutes until any employees showed up.โ€

Dog swallowed needle requiring emergency surgery

โ€œBear was rushed to the emergency room...the needle had moved to his lower intestine before they could do the scope. This meant the only option he had was surgery.โ€

Dog returned with serious injuries - cuts, blisters, missing fur, blood in stool

โ€œAfter picking her up, a few hours later she started vomiting and had severe diarrhea with lots of blood in her stool...multiple deep cuts, a large patch of missing fur around her neck and 3 of her 4 paws were covered in blisters.โ€

Kennel cough contracted at facility (twice)

โ€œThe last two times, he has picked up a terrible case of kennel cough.โ€

Dog dismissed from program after purchasing package, no refund offered initially

โ€œMy pup has now been dismissed for having too much energy, and HBP has no intentions of refunding anything.โ€

Pricing/fees - unexpected charges, nickel-and-diming(5 mentions)

โ€œ$563 for two dogs for 3 days...This nickel and dime'ing is crazy.โ€

Dog dismissed from daycare for behavior issues(4 mentions)

โ€œThey'll dismiss your dog for the dumbest stuff not because you have a bad dog but just because they're not equipped at all to handle or correct.โ€

Camera access issues - can't see dog on cameras(3 mentions)

โ€œI checked the cameras a few times throughout the work morning...Many times I could not see my dog.โ€

Poor phone service/communication(2 mentions)

โ€œThe worst phone service ever! Never answer their phones. I waited online for 20 minutes and then it hung up on me.โ€

Owner replies to 78% of reviewsAvg response: 2dprofessional tone187 repeat customers

Top Rated

4.7 stars from 537+ reviews

This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.7-star rating across 537 reviews.

At a Glance

Google rating
4.7/ 5
Review score
4.5/ 5
Amenities10 of 14
Reviews537
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.187

Min puppy age

4 months

Pricing

Boarding

$40โ€“$90/night

Daycare

$30โ€“$52/day

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