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Jackie's Play & Stay

2035 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78722

4.7
286 Google reviews
Outdoor yardAccepts puppiesGroomingClimate controlledOnline booking

Overview

Jackie's Play & Stay is a 6,000 sq. ft. dog care facility in East Austin established in 2009, offering standard and luxury boarding, daycare, and enrichment programs. They accept dogs of all breeds and sizes with vaccinations required (Rabies, DHPP, Bordetella), must be spayed/neutered if over 7 months, and require a free temperament evaluation. Pricing ranges from $32/day for standard daycare to $70/night for luxury boarding.

Amenities & Policies

Cage-free
Webcam
Staff overnight
Outdoor yard
Pool / water play
Small dog area
Accepts puppies3+ months
Reactive breeds
Medication admin
Grooming
Training
Climate controlled
Overnight potty breaks
Online booking
Spay/neuter required
Temperament test

Required vaccinations: Rabies, DHPP, Bordetella (Kennel Cough)

Policies & Details

Hours & Billing

Drop-off hours:7am-10am
Pick-up hours:3pm-7pm
Billing method:Per night

Care & Play

Group play
Solo play
Comfort items allowed
Feeding policy:Owner provides food

Requirements

Spay/neuter policy:Required at 7 months

Extras

Multi-dog discount β€” $6 discount per night/day for second dog
Senior dog accommodations
Owner operated

What Reviews Say

277 reviews analyzed

Jackie's Play & Stay is overwhelmingly loved by customers, with the vast majority of 277 reviews giving 5 stars. The staff is frequently praised for genuinely loving dogs and creating a fun environment where pets are happy and exhausted after visits. However, there are serious red flags including multiple reports of dogs being injured during stays, dogs returning dirty, and one alarming incident where a dog wasn't fed all day. The facility lacks grass outdoor space and some customers complain about communication during boarding. While the business responds professionally to negative reviews, the safety concerns (injuries, lack of supervision transparency) are notable given this is a high-volume dog care facility.

Dog happiness
5.0
Staff
4.5
Drop-off / pickup
4.5
Value
4.0
Cleanliness
3.5
Facility
3.5
Communication
3.5
Safety
2.5

People love

Staff genuinely loves dogs and shows passion(85)Dogs are happy and exhausted after visits(70)Great staff who know dogs by name(45)Easy booking and convenient hours(30)Good value for money(15)Dogs excited to go there(40)

Staff shoutouts

Angel(12 mentions)Sarah(5 mentions)Hailey(2 mentions)AndreaJackie(3 mentions)

Worth noting

Dog not fed for entire enrichment day despite food being provided

β€œWhen we picked her up, we were handed both full bags back, and no one could tell us whether she had been fed at all. When I called, I was told she had not been fed all day.”

Dog returned with urine/feces on coat

β€œWe never received one bath and upon pickup he was covered in feces and urine.”

Staff using air horn and screaming at dogs to stop barking

β€œLast time I was there, they were blasting an air horn to try to get them to stop barking. Seems inhumane at the most, and unloving to say the least.”

Dog injured during stay (bites, scratches, lesions)

β€œI found two big lesions on her face and neck. I called Jackie's to ask about any incidents, and they told me there was nothing to report.”

Dog returned with torn ACL

β€œReturned my dog to me with a torn ACL, never offered an apology. Actually, told me not to go to the Vet.”

Young puppy placed in large group without disclosure

β€œWhy would you put a 4 month old puppy with 40 dogs? And why wouldn't you tell the client that would be the case ahead of time?”

Lack of communication/updates during boarding stays(4 mentions)

β€œThey had my dog for 11 night but never did I really get any updates or pictures.”

Dogs coming home dirty or with urine/feces on coat(3 mentions)

β€œEvery time I pick her up from day care her paws and legs are filthy.”

No webcam for monitoring dogs(2 mentions)

β€œI didn't get any updates on my dog while she was there and that they didn't have a camera I could check in on her with.”

Reservation system issues(2 mentions)

β€œReservation approval lacks urgency and can completely flip plans on their head.”

Facility lacks grass/outdoor space(2 mentions)

β€œThere’s no grass for the dogs to play on. Really just a big block of concrete slab in the back, no grass or huge space to run unfortunately.”

Owner replies to 25% of reviewsAvg response: 3dprofessional tone95 repeat customers

Top Rated

4.7 stars from 286+ reviews

This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.7-star rating across 286 reviews.

At a Glance

Google rating
4.7/ 5
Review score
3.9/ 5
Amenities5 of 14
Reviews286
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.95

Min puppy age

3 months

Pricing

Boarding

$50–$70/night

Daycare

$32–$45/day

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