Howl N’ Woof

Been using them sporadically the past 2 years and very satisfied. At first, I was concerned about them being kenneled up for too long, but those worries were soon erased. We always take our dogs for a potty break after pick-​up from any boarding place, just to be safe. After HnW, they NEVER go excessively, showing us they’ve had ample yard time.
Also, I frequently use email to schedule times, ask questions, send immunization forms and they ALWAYS respond within a few hours, sometimes even within a few minutes!
Finally, be sure to type in their website correctly or you’ll be directed to a NSFW photographer’s site.

We’ve been taking our dog here since we got her as a puppy, pretty much the same time they opened. They’ve obviously grown due to their service and central location, however it was much better as a smaller business. We used to get text updates and pics of our girl running amok with her buddies or even see a video on their FB page, but we haven’t the last several times seen any sign of her there. Amy and Codie are always awesome and by far our favorites, but the newer folks sometimes lack personalities and friendliness, and speed checking in/​out.
Overall it’s a good place to take your 4 legged friend when you need someone to care for them.

I’ve been taking my dog Penny here for about 6 months and I love it. The location in South Austin is perfect for me. Their hours for drop off and pick up work great with my schedule for work. You can drop off between 7 – 10 AM Monday-​Friday which is great for me because I work at 8:30. You can pick up between 4 – 7 PM Monday-​Friday which is also great for me because I get off work at 6. They are also open on Saturdays and Sundays.
Their rates are not over priced. There are more expensive places in Austin. They also have a program where you can buy a package of 10 daycare days or 10 lodging days at a time and receive 10% off. So that’s what I do! Then I don’t have to pay every time I pick Penny up so the pick up process is faster.
When I went on vacation to Florida for 8 days I felt completely comfortable leaving Penny there knowing that she loves her doggy daycare place and she would be in great hands!
The staff posts pictures and videos every day on Facebook so you can see what your dog is up to!
They offer baths and nail trims. They keep up with your pets vet records and remind you when your dog is due for vaccinations. It makes me feel very safe knowing that they’re monitoring the health of all the dogs.
Penny is a «regular» so she has a standing schedule each week but you can call to ask for additional days and if they have an opening then you can bring your pet for an extra day!
I love how tired Penny is after a long day! She’s worn out which is great because she is a vizsla who needs her exercise! I highly recommend Howl N Woof!

I called to «inquire for discount packages» on their doggy daycare service. I was only looking to have our two dogs there for one Saturday afternoon while we hosted a party at our house. When asked if we’ve been to Howl n’ Woof before I told them no and was told in return they could not help me. «They aren’t taking new clients». I can understand being a small space and not having a lot of room for reoccurring dogs, but this was going to be one day– on the weekend no less. The guy on the phone (who was polite so I’ll give them that) stumbled through telling me to maybe call back in a month or two and they might have an opening, oh and the discount package was «.umm I think 10 or 15% off the second dog…».
Cool so you just lost potential revenue for not taking in a one time client and I for sure will never call back to «check for an opening».

We use Howl n Woof once a week for our two dogs and we’ve never had a bad experience. The staff is always friendly and its obvious they are all dog lovers. They treat every dog with respect and their prices are fair. They offer training courses, which we may sign up for one of these days. Our dogs have figured out what «daycare» means and they freak out in excitement whenever they hear the word. The best part is that our dogs are always happy and tired from all the exercise they get while we’re at work. I highly recommend this place.
Maybe one day, they’ll get an indoor play area put together for the days that it rains. But I’m not going to let that hinder a perfect score. Howl n Woof is a great business.

My four legged dependent loves going to Howl N Woof! Every time I pull up her nub starts going and that butt starts wiggling, a heartwarming sight it is.
We’ve been taking our spoiled monster to Howl N Woof for about a year and a half if I had to guess anywhere from 2x a week to every 2 weeks. She was frequenting another doggie daycare (indoor facility) when that place told us that she had out grown them and needed an outdoor space with lots of running room and more space to be the 2 year old Lab she is. At the time we were pretty close to the HNW location so decided to give it a try… she’s never gone anywhere since.
The location looks deceiving and somewhat dangerous being they share a space with an Enterprise Car rental but my worries were put to ease when I saw the different yards and vast space they provided the dogs. From the doggie «jungle-​gyms» to the small pool and fun tubes, dogs will love this place. The center groups them up according to size and temperament. My dog is super energetic alpha female who can be a handful but I’ve yet to hear of her getting into any incidents or squabbles with the other dogs. HNW only allows spayed or neutered dogs who are up to date on shots to play which also puts my mind at ease. I usually drop her off around 7am and pick her up at 7pm. The cost is a GREAT deal for 12 hours of play. We have boarded her at this location over the weekend and I trust the employees to take care of her and all the other dogs.
The staff is beyond great! They take the time to get to know your dog and their temperaments. A quick email will secure your dog’s spot for play but book early because they fill up pretty quick each week. For the people with extra $$ they have a dog trainer on hand and available on weekends and offer a full spa for a reasonable price.
I truly appreciate HNW and all the great work they do, you can instantly tell they love dogs and are both knowledgeable and passionate about pooches. Every time I ask my dog «Puppins want to see her friends?» she jumps up and is ready to go back to HNW.

I have a very skittish dog (not aggressive, just scared of everything), who finally got acclimated to day care in San Antonio when I moved up to Buda. I was freaking out looking for a day care for Pedro up here which was 1. caring 2. reasonably priced 3. took only neutered/​spayed dogs (supporting that cause) and 4. responsible. Pedro has successfully completed 2 days of doggie day care at HNW, and I love it! Everyone is very friendly, knowledgable, and keeps me posted on his nervousness. Pedro is doing great, and they were able to bathe him today (something I can’t even do!). He has already made a lady friend – a little pittie (he seems to have a thing for pitties!), and I expect him to make many more. Most importantly, he comes home clean, healthy, and happy. I am so happy I found Howl n Woof!

My dog, Lilly, is slightly dog-​aggressive when we are out, but at Howl N Woof, she is totally laid back and able to play with dogs that the staff know she will get along with.
They really know their stuff about dog behavior, which is fantastic. Other places refused to take Lilly, but Howl N Woof told me they are confident they can handle it! Lilly about rips off my arm when we pull in the parking lot. She always comes home happy and tired.
The staff is so friendly and go the extra mile to make sure my fur baby is happy. I never feel anxious when I board Lilly here. I’m in Denver for an internship and I’m struggling to find a place that provides the same level of excellent care while I’m gone for a few days.
I cannot recommend this business highly enough. I wish there were more than 5 stars!

Fantastic! Our year-​old black lab has lots of energy and anxiety about being left alone during the day. Despite having a walk in the morning and a dog-​walker visit in the afternoon, we still returned home every night to some form of home, furniture, or personal item destruction. Stressful for everyone.
She now returns home from Howl ‘N Woof happy and tired! Her anxiety level is much lower and she can’t wait to get out of the car in the mornings to go and play with her friends! The folks who work there are professional, personal and fantastic with the dogs. Not to mention the constant pics and videos being posted to their Facebook page throughout the day just reaffirm how much our dog and the others love their time at Howl ‘N Woof.
We move out of the area next week and know we will be challenged to find anything close to the great environment provided by these folks.

Amazing! I actually can’t believe I am only writing this review now since we have used them multiple times and had an exceptional experience every time.
The people here are great with our Harvey and he loves going here. Their prices are reasonable too and Harvey always comes home clean and happy. They have been super accommodating when we’ve had last minute requests to drop Harvey off. Last spring my husband had to go in the hospital unexpectedly, they let me drop Harvey off and took care of him «indefinitely» since I had no idea how long the stay would be. It was nearly a week and they never once called or emailed to ask when I would be back. They were truly happy to help during the situation.
If they were closer to where we lived I would use them weekly and I honestly wish I could!

This is one of my favorite places to take my pup. He is big clumsy with lots of energy. Amy, Codie and the team did a great job with him. They are dog trainers and very knowledgeable on handling all types of dogs. The key for me was when I checked out the «nap room». I can tell from the dogs’ reactions if this is a good place or not. The pups seemed happy and relaxed when I toured the facility. As of mine, they did a great job in managing him. He always looked forward to coming to play (I took him in 5 days a week) and he was always tired when he got home. Thank you guys for doing a great job!

We are so happy we found this place. They have a great back yard, and always have a person outside with the dogs. I like that they will combine training with play. Highly recommend daycare here. + my dog was smiling when I picked her up.

I cannot say enough great things about Hoel N Woof dog day care and boarding. They really care about my dog. She can be shy but after the first day she wiggled happily when we got to Howl N Woof. They knew I was having a challenging time house training and were able to give me one small tip that gave us a breakthrough. Boarding includes day care and their rates are very reasonable. I just wish they were a bit closer so I could use them all the time!

I have been going here since they opened and I couldn’t be happier. We have already boarded our dog more than 50 nights and she is always very excited to go. They have a nice fenced in area outside for them to play in and they take precautions during the hot summer. They really take the time to know your dog. My dog doesn’t like to eat when she’s not at home and they take extra measures to make sure she does.
The people at the front desk are always really nice. Like another reviewer said, they post pictures up on facebook and its nice to see my dog having a good time.
I am really happy to have a place that I feel safe leaving my dog and it has been really nice to see them grow!

I could not be happier with this place. Absolutely the find of the year for me. I adopted a puppy that grew into an energetic doggie in no time. I realized that my fall schedule didn’t leave him enough time to be really stimulated and to get proper care and exercise. So we started daycare here a few days a week and things have been dramatically different. He comes back exhausted and wakes up on his best behavior. The staff is really kind and friendly and they post little pictures and videos of the dogs on Facebook so if you miss them you can check in :). Basically they seem excited to have the critters not burdened by them which is so refreshing. If ya live south and need a place to love on your pup while you’re gone or busy look no further!

Our mastiff mix has been with Amy since she was a puppy. Amy, Cody, and their staff are amazing with her! Foxy can hardly wait to get there and is so happy and tired to see us at the end of the day because she has played so hard. She loves to get to socialize with the other dogs that are big like her. We LOVE Howl N’ Woof!!!

I have been with Howl N’ Woof since my first husky was only 6 months old. I came from another doggie daycare because I was NOT happy with the care and attention they gave my little guy… and yes, my huskies are my Fur Babies! :-) In the other daycare, he was coming home with very bad habits, like peeing on the front door!!! :-0 We brought him to Amy and Cody, signed him up for the daycare 3 times a week and had a play ‘n train included. Within 2 weeks, Chase was now peeing on grass! WOOOHOOO!!! I now have a second fur baby, Zoe, who has fallen in love with Howl N’ Woof just as much as Chase. We still can’t decide if Chase loves Howl N’ Woof, or if he loves Amy! :-) We tease that Amy is Chase’s girlfriend (move over Cody, you’ve got competition)! LOL
I can’t recommend them enough… as a matter of fact, I recommend them all the time, especially at Home Depot. For anyone who has Huskies, you know taking two of them in public is not always fun, but my kiddo’s are so well behaved and loved, they love the trips to Home Depot. I never could do that without Amy and Cody’s experience and loving care in teaching, socializing and playing with my kids! You don’t ever need to look for another place for your special 4 legged family members. They will jump for joy and smile the whole way to Howl N’ Woof!

We were referred to Howl N Woof by a good friend of ours and honestly we couldn’t be happier! Our Siberian Husky makes weekly visits, he has so much energy we needed something to exhaust him! Every time he comes home from daycare he is out by 7pm! I love that they continously update their Facebook page with pictures and videos of the dogs. It makes me feel more secure in the decision to go with Howl N Woof and that they truly care for the dogs there. We will continue to refer our friends to Howl N Woof and plan on taking our dog weekly to visit his friends! :)

Howl N’ Woof is an awesome home away from home for the four legged members of our family. We feel very comfortable entrusting our furbabies to them, and just like others have commented, they come home happy and full of stories of how much fun they had. :) When we ask Viking if he wants to go to Howl N Woof, he heads straight for the leash and can’t stop going in circles with excitement. Thanks to all at Howl N Woof for being there for us, we highly value your service.

My dog is my world and it shows in how spoiled he is. Because of his age and energy level I like to take him to a day care a couple of times a week so that he can work some of it off and to be sure that he is socialized.
When I realized that I had jury duty I had forgotten about I frantically searched for a place to take him because we had just left a different, larger chain day care because of issues with my dog’s behavior (that didn’t seem to happen outside of the daycare). A friend told me about Howl-N-Woof’s sign so I called and emailed. I was so lucky that they could get him in for the next day!
Tuck has been going for a month or two now and Amy and Cody have been absolutely AMAZING! He comes home wiped out (talking going to bed at 8pm and not moving until the morning) and he looks so happy when I pick him up. He also hasn’t had any of the out-​of-​character problems that we were experiencing at the previous facility.
We recently started doing training with them and even though we are only a couple of sessions in, I already see improvements in both of us. Come to find out, they train the owners too :)
I would and have recommended them to everyone I know with a dog. I am more impressed everyday with how comfortable of an environment it is, while still remaining completely professional. Tucker will be learning and playing here for as long as possible!