Jackie's Play & Stay
2035 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78722
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
Required vaccinations: Rabies, DHPP, Bordetella (Kennel Cough)
Policies & Details
Hours & Billing
Care & Play
Requirements
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What Reviews Say
277 reviews analyzedJackie'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.
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Worth noting
Dog not fed for entire enrichment day despite food being provided
βWhen 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.β
Dog returned with urine/feces on coat
βWe never received one bath and upon pickup he was covered in feces and urine.β
Staff using air horn and screaming at dogs to stop barking
βLast 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.β
Dog injured during stay (bites, scratches, lesions)
βI 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.β
Dog returned with torn ACL
βReturned my dog to me with a torn ACL, never offered an apology. Actually, told me not to go to the Vet.β
Young puppy placed in large group without disclosure
βWhy 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?β
Lack of communication/updates during boarding stays(4 mentions)
βThey had my dog for 11 night but never did I really get any updates or pictures.β
Dogs coming home dirty or with urine/feces on coat(3 mentions)
βEvery time I pick her up from day care her paws and legs are filthy.β
No webcam for monitoring dogs(2 mentions)
βI 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.β
Reservation system issues(2 mentions)
βReservation approval lacks urgency and can completely flip plans on their head.β
Facility lacks grass/outdoor space(2 mentions)
βThereβs 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.β
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
Min puppy age
3 months
Pricing
Boarding
$50β$70/night
Daycare
$32β$45/day
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