Doggie Daycare of River Oaks

Gabie and team are the best! I have a small mini poodle and was worried about him being with all the big dogs but he loves Doggie Daycare of River Oaks! He is always very happy when I drop him off and pick him up. I also use Gabie and team for boarding when I am out of town. They are very accommodating and let me bring in his kennel so that he can sleep in his little house at night. The little man and I are huge fans and highly recommend Doggie Daycare of River Oaks!

By far the BEST doggie daycare (and I researched almost every single one within driving distance when we first brought our dog home — I even called several others before settling on Doggie Daycare of River Oaks). Gabie and her team are excellent and clearly care about the dogs. Whomever is working almost always immediately recognizes our dog and calls her by name (even when they can’t/don’t see us before she JETS around the corner to go play). Our dog runs inside as soon as she gets out of the car and she can’t wait for a full day of (thankfully, exhausting) play. I’m always 100% comfortable leaving her for the day or weekend.
Plus, Gabie is SUPER accommodating. We sometimes need to drop our puppy off last minute for weekend boarding, and Gabie has always been very flexible. Not sure what we’d do without this place!
The only downside is parking, but that’s Houston’s fault, rather than Gabie’s. If Shephard is ever finished, that will probably fix this issue.

Our Dog Sam loves coming here. The staff and owners are friendly and dedicated to making sure your dogs have a great time!

Our dog Archer loves coming here for day care and always leaves happy, and exhausted! I love that the facility is cage free, the team is courteous and friendly. We have been coming here for almost a year now, and service is consistent.

Absolutely LOVE Gabie and her Team. They LOVE the dogs and treat them so incredibly well. I have been bringing my dogs here since they opened and my two boys can’t wait to get there each day. When they come home at night they are tuckered out and so so happy. Love knowing they are active each day. Also love that when they board I can pick them up anytime before 10 PM. So convenient for someone that travels. Thanks Gabie!

Milo loves it here. I was a little worried about the daycare mixing dogs of all sizes together because I have a tiny little puppy but he loves it. Milo is extremely attached to me (he barks and whines even when I leave him with my husband) but when I drop him off at Daycare he runs right in and doesn’t even look back to say goodbye. Only negative is that I wish Milo did not get so dirty.

Looks like they have improved their service from the other reviews seen — good for you!

I have been taking my dogs here on and off for day care and regularly for boarding for about 4 years. I have had nothing but great experiences. The owner (Gaby) is so nice and professional and hard working. She knows dogs and I feel like my boys and I have a personal relationship with her – I trust her with them. They always run to the door to get playing and come home good and tired! The best thing about it is that it is cage free.

I’ve been taking my dog, Max, here for about 6 months, and they’re fantastic. Max comes home tired and happy each evening, and nearly wags his tail off when I drop him off in the morning. The staff seems to be genuinely happy and always greet me and Max by name. I’ve requested nail trimming to be done and they always do it free of charge. Their rates are the lowest cost of the day care facilities in the area, and their hours can’t be beat (6:30a-7p). I was worried that might Max had some socialization issues since he came from the Humane Society, but he seems to have learned many good behaviors from his time at RODD.
My only criticism (and not their fault) is getting in and out of the parking lot… S. Shepherd is a nightmare nearly any time of day, and trying to get there during rush hour is an exercise in futility. Getting creative with neighborhood streets becomes a necessary hobby.

I once met the owners of this doggie daycare at a networking luncheion.
The owners are hard working and dedicated to doing the best job to care for the
dogs. They are caring, nice people.
Brenda

Still great! Started taking my dog there again b/​c she just misses it so much (OK I anthropomorphisize too much) and it’s such a benefit to both of us. So, I bought another package and Lucy and I are very happy. Went to drop her off the other day and noticed they will be closed on one particular weekend as the staff are taking Doggie CPR courses. What a wonderful feeling of security that brings me! Also, the staff, even if I don’t recognize them, they know Lucy by name.
Of course, how could they not, her reputation precedes her!
Of note, they manage to mix the small and the large dogs. They have excellent control over them. As a result, my dog who is on the medium to large size has learned how to play appropriately w/​smaller dogs. I don’t have to worry about her getting overzealous and injuring a toy sized dog. I think this is thanks go the Gabby and her crew.

Doggie Day Care of River Oaks is absolutely the top of the line in dog care at reasonable rates for day care or overnight boarding. The owner has a gifted manner with dogs and they adore her. Consequently, so do pet owners. This is a cage-​free environment and all sizes and all breeds get along perfectly together. The owner is strict in requiring up-​to-​date medical credentials on the dogs, which protects everyone else’s pet, and the place is impeccably clean. There is a marvelous, well-​trained staff working directly under the owner’s supervision and all of who know each dog by name and are quick to assist you. The dogs must enter on a leash and there is a container to put the leash in to help you take the dog home. Everyone signs the check-​in list so there is a complete registry of the days your dog attended. I give this the finest and highest recommendation.

My husband drops off our dog Maia at daycare. While it takes some cajoling to get her into my car, she tries to push you out of the way when you’re opening his car door. I’m pretty sure that’s because she is always hoping that his car will take her to daycare.
I love the extended hours that this place has. My husband works out at the Beltway but never has to worry about rushing home after work or going in early, because he has plenty of time to drop off Maia.
I was a little worried about how Maia would like daycare. When she first started going, she kind of liked other dogs but would mostly ignore them, and she had no interest in toys. She hates water, and will give you a pitiful look whenever she gets wet. I don’t know how Maia spends every minute of every day at daycare, but she comes home exhausted, happy and messy (from running around outside). That’s a good combination in my book!

I’ve been going to Doggie Daycare River Oaks for a little over a year. I chose them because their daycare hours start at 6:30am and end at 7pm, while most other places open later and close earlier than that! They are closed on weekends but available by appt if you are dropping off or picking up a dog for boarding.
Day care is $ 20−25/day (package deals are discounted). Boarding is $ 40/​night and includes participation in day care activities (chasing tails, splashing in kiddie pools, etc).
The ladies who run this place are very friendly and knowledgeable, and I find it comforting to see the same people every time I go there. It sort of feels like you are leaving your pet with your friends or neighbors while you’re at work :)
I have boarded my lab Sophie a handful of times, and occasionally she has stomach issues for about a day after coming home. Knowing my dog, I assume she has been trying to eat all the other dogs’ food. One time, she came home and hacked up a large sea shell. That one is still a mystery!
In the year+ I have been taking my dog here, the staff has accommodated several last minute boarding requests without a hitch. There was only one incident when they were a no-​show for a Saturday appointment, and I scrambled to make other arrangements for my dog. Afterwards, they apologized and offered me a free night of boarding. Mistakes happen, and I appreciate that they took the effort to make it right. I consider the matter settled, but will try to avoid dropping off on weekends in the future.
I definitely recommend Doggie Daycare River Oaks for the location, price, and hours. My dog gets super excited whenever I drop her off, and when she gets home she can’t fall asleep fast enough… What more can I ask for?