We boarded our Mini Aussie for a night here while we were in town for a wedding…read more The resort was clean and well kept. The doggies get plenty of play time and were grouped by deposition and size. We even were texted a few pictures of her playing in the yard, by the staff. The boarding price was reasonable considering we were in the Austin area. We would recommend this place as our experience was beyond pleasant.

I went to Riley's to use their bathing room for our dogs and it was fantastic! They provide…read moreeverything for you. You get a private room so my two dogs were very comfortable while I tended to each of them for their bath and their blowouts. I had plenty of time and was not rushed out. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. We will definitely be back.

Lisa is incredible! She is our go-to for our 4 year-old goldendoodle and has been ever since she…read morewas a puppy. Our dog is very attached to us, but the minute she sees Lisa, she runs to her without hesitation. That is the best gift of all! Lisa takes the dogs to dog parks every day for exercise and socialization and sends us lots of photos along the way. Can't say enough positive things!

We had Jonas watch our new puppy and adult dog for the weekend! He did an excellent job at taking…read morecare of our puppy (who can be a lot of work) and treated our home with lots of care. I'd highly recommend Jonas and this pet sitting service!

As long as they continue to offer the same level of service and care, our dog will not be going any…read moreplace else. They are awesome from top to bottom. Day care, boarding, and the other services (ie. nail trimming, etc) are top notch. When our dog is there she only spends time in a crate for nap/sleep time. The rest of the time it is open play in a gym-like area or outside. You know the place is pretty awesome when your dog, upon know she is in the parking lot, goes nuts and can't wait to get inside and then greets the staff by giving kisses and rolling around on the floor.

Being a dog sitter I have to go and pick up a dog I'm sitting for today. The one thing I have to…read moresay is that this is a very fun place for dogs it looks like they're all happy in there and you can actually view how your dog is doing with other dogs where there's cameras everywhere. Which is pretty epic I think and the one thing I would say is when I went to the front they didn't want to hand me over the dog so they're being very careful which is a good thing to hand me over the dog I'm sitting for today. As a matter of fact she was being very careful given me the dog to take with me. Even though they know my name and they knew I was coming in today. Furthermore they had his name wrong and they called him a different name which I corrected them. So other than that I have sat this particular dog several times in the past and I always pick them up at Dogtopia, love this! I also noticed they do have dog treats in the very front and a jar. That was a nice gesture to give treats to visitors and their dogs bringing them in or taking them. As a dog lover myself definitely would recommend this location they're very careful with your dog and make sure they're treated with great respect and treated very well. They even send you home with a report card of how the dog did while being at this Cool place! One negative I have to point out they have a school right across the way for children so they do tend to have a lot of parking and 1 guy that was backing up almost hit me today. I had to yell at him but he seemed like he might have been a little off. Picking up his children. So that is the only negative I have to say is that when people are picking up their children you could back into them so you have to be very careful at this location. Other than that I'm sure I'll be back again for another dog sitting job. Happy yelping guys!

Pam and her team and Paws Landing are GREAT!! My husband and I are "new" to having a puppy and…read moreresearched online the local places that had "doggy day care". We went to a couple of places, one even where you can watch on an app that was closer to us, but when we went to visit the place, we did not like the "vibe" of the place. When we took a tour (just call, and they will let you take a look at the facility before hand) of Paws Landing, we immediately felt great! We had our puppy for an half day "evaluation" with Durenda, which also made us feel at ease. She is marvelous!!! When we picked her up from that, she went over everything she did, and how she thought our puppy would do. They had her in a small yard first and let our puppy feel safe before they had her with the other dogs. I really like too, how they have the dogs separated into "small dogs", " large dogs" and "very active dogs". She has a great team working with her, watching over them, and most importantly taking care of them all day. They will always send you a text and email to confirm your reservation, which is great. They go inside and outside to play all day. If they go "all day" they will get a 2-hour rest, so they get a break from all the fun! But, believe me, when you pick your dog, they will be tired when they get home, which is "good thing"! Pam will send you pictures later via text of your dog, which is great to see at the end of the day. Now, that my dog has gone for awhile, she gets excited when we get there, and she is excited to see Pam and her team when I drop her off. Look no further for a great place for "doggy day care", Pam and her team will take VERY GOOD care of them, like they were one of their own!!!

I had been searching for a kennel for the past two years where my pups wouldn't come home anxious…read moreor stressed, and I finally found it! Paws Landing exceeded all my expectations from the moment we arrived. When we checked in, there was a personalized welcome message on a small board, which immediately made us feel at home. The clerk who greeted us was very professional and took the time to carefully note special considerations, while also ensuring that every item we brought for the stay was accounted for and returned to us. What truly warmed my heart was seeing my pups, Koda and Lexi, so excited to go in. At other facilities, they would always pull away, but this time they happily followed the staff without even looking back. The daily pictures and updates were such a special touch, and I looked forward to them every day. Seeing them playing, relaxed, and happy gave me such peace of mind. It's clear the staff truly cares about the animals they look after. When I picked them up, there was no anxiety or stress at all, just two happy pups who clearly had a great time. Knowing they are in a safe environment with staff on-site 24 hours a day makes traveling so much easier now. Their level of care and professionalism is rare and deeply appreciated. I'm so happy to have finally found the perfect place for my babies. Thank you, Paws Landing, for providing a safe, fun, and loving environment. We can't wait for their next stay!

I boarded my two Aussies for a week at Pups & Pals and was extremely pleased with the experience…read more There was a trial day prior to boarding/daycare and at the end of the trial day each dog got a detailed report card on how their day went. I was happy to hear that the play groups are sorted by dog size and temperament to ensure that everyone would get along. The staff is so warm and friendly. You can tell they are dog people! I knew my boys were in good hands and it took a lot of stress of my mind while on vacation. I LOVE getting to see all of the pictures that they post daily on Facebook. Seriously they're so cute and funny - you can see the dogs personalities in the pics and to me that means they are comfortable and happy. Transparency was a big element for me to try this place out for the first time. They have published policies on their website about what they will do if your dog were to get hurt on accident and I really appreciated that. There is really nothing negative that I have found about this place! I recommend bringing your furry children there.

We have boarded our two dogs here many times, and it has always been a good experience…read more Communication is really easy before, during, and after boarding. We can trust that they take great care of our dogs, and love seeing the pictures they post daily. It's a huge plus that they have outdoor time for them everyday. Overall everyone who works here seems to love what they do, can't recommend them enough!

The continued Increase in vets costs plus the encroachment of PE has destroyed this practice. I…read morewent in one year and informed my 5 year old cat need his teeth cleaned. I refused as I have never had a cats teeth cleaned. They were charging in excess of USD 700. The next year I took the cat back for his annual check. This time I was told how good his teeth are. I left this practice for obvious reasons - CROOKS!

Thankful we found this place when we first moved here but they diagnosed our dog wrong and weren't…read morevery helpful on the phone or in person, not super friendly and prices for regular services were high. We prefer the spicewood vet clinic much better.

We were in a pinch, and a neighbor recommended Just Four Paws. My husband made a call, and we were…read moreable to drop off our pup the next day. He stayed for over two weeks until we got our family emergency resolved. We are so grateful. Our puppy is too young to be neutered, and boarders do not like to take intact pups. I get it, but sometimes things happen. I am so grateful to Marc for being willing to watch our pup. I hope to get some puppy training done soon.

Marc was able to trim my skittish dogs nails when no one else could (they've cut his quick before…read moreor refuse/can't even when I provide a muzzle). If you're looking for a social call don't expect it, just expect pure service and very reasonable prices. If you have any concerns or questions, advocate for yourself/dog, you have free will. Noticing that a majority of one-star reviews are people who didn't even board their dogs and judge by "hearing dogs barking from afar" (y'all it's a kennel). This guy takes in all kinds of dogs and has such a relaxed attitude because he knows it calms them. I don't know how he does it, but it happens and happens well. My two little ten pound dogs are happier than ever every time they board here. Thanks Marc!

Best, most fun day our doggies can have. People are awesome and our 65 lb Goldendoodle and 8 lb…read moreHavapoo have "friends" there to play with, while my husband and I enjoy a day to ourselves! Highly recommend!

So great to take my dog, Mickey to a place where everyone really loves and cares about animals…read more The staff is friendly and knowledgable. AND . . .Mickey loves to play with all his buddies. I've also had My Love Fur Paws help me with Mickey's training. I have no hesitations about boarding him when we travel, because I know he's getting good care and is having a good time.

I took the 2 dogs I'm fostering to Lago Vista Pet Retreat & was 1000% impressed from start to…read morefinish! Michelle was so kind, knowledgeable, & informative! She text me daily updates on how they were doing, including videos! Every area was clean & didn't even smell of doggies (or their poo)! I highly recommend them, and this is coming from a VERY particular person when it comes to doggy care! :) Thank you Michelle!

From the owner: Dog boarding and Doggy Daycare fun! At Lago Vista Pet Retreat our dogs spend almost the entire day…read moreplaying and socializing outside with direct supervision at all times. Your pup will have the opportunity to explore four different play areas. We have shade to take an afternoon nap or areas to lounge in the sun when desired. Our play area features ramps, bridges and tunnels for play time fun for everyone. At night your pup will be ready to sleep on our comfortable raised beds in our luxurious climate control rooms while listening to comforting sounds of DogTV. Before your pups stay you can call us for a tour along with a meet & greet to ensure your pup will feel at ease upon his/her stay. Pets love us and you will too!

We entrusted Taurus Academy of Lake Travis with our two dogs while we were on vacation, just as we…read morehad done multiple times before over the years. Because of our history with the facility, we had no reason to believe there would be any problems. What happened instead has been one of the most upsetting experiences we have ever had as pet owners. Four days into our trip, we received a phone call informing us that one of our dogs was in serious condition. She could not stand or walk. She would not eat. Staff could not get her to take her medication - don't worry, the treats used to give her the medication were unopened so I'm not sure how they attempted to even give her the medication. She was vomiting bile and suffering from bloody diarrhea. Faced with the possibility that our dog was critically ill, I cut my vacation short and booked an immediate flight home. All along, Taurus repeatedly stated that she must have picked up a bug while here; however, according to our vet, the most likely explanation was not some minor stomach issue but a massive anxiety response. Taurus has repeatedly characterized what happened as simple "GI discomfort," but that explanation does not align with what we witnessed, what our veterinarian treated or the lasting changes we continue to see in our dog weeks later. The physical symptoms eventually improved, but the emotional and behavioral damage has not. More than two weeks after bringing her home, our dog is still not the same dog we left in Taurus's care. Before this stay, she was remarkably independent, confident and friendly. This is a dog who routinely stayed home alone for 8-10 hours without issue. She was fully house-trained, comfortable meeting new people and rarely showed signs of significant stress. Today, she can barely go ten minutes without someone nearby before having an accident in the house. She has become fearful of unfamiliar people. She is noticeably more anxious and clingy. Situations that never bothered her before now seem to overwhelm her. Rather than the confident and secure dog we knew, she behaves like an animal that has experienced a traumatic event and no longer feels safe. Perhaps the most heartbreaking change is that she has begun displaying behaviors we have never seen in her before. In all the years we've had her, she has never growled at me and never bitten me. Since returning home, she has done both. For a loving, gentle dog who has always trusted her family, that change is deeply disturbing and speaks to just how profoundly something has affected her. Anyone who has cared for a traumatized dog recognizes these signs. Trauma doesn't always leave visible scars. It can manifest as separation anxiety, loss of confidence, regression in house training, heightened fear responses, hypervigilance, emotional dependence and even defensive aggression from a dog that previously showed none. Watching those changes unfold in a 5 year old dog who never displayed those behaviors before has been heartbreaking. What makes this situation even more frustrating is the complete lack of meaningful answers. Something clearly happened during her stay. Healthy, well-adjusted dogs do not suddenly become unable to stand, refuse food and medication, vomit bile, develop bloody diarrhea, and return home exhibiting signs of severe anxiety and behavioral regression without a cause. Yet despite the severity of the situation, Taurus's explanation amounts to little more than "GI discomfort." That explanation is simply not credible based on what we experienced. The financial costs of veterinary care are one thing. The ruined 25th anniversary vacation is another. What hurts most is seeing the lasting impact on our dog. We left a happy, confident, independent companion in Taurus's care. We brought home a dog that was physically ill, emotionally distressed and behaviorally changed. We trusted Taurus Academy of Lake Travis because of our prior experiences there. After what happened to our dog and the lack of accountability that followed, we will never board our pets there again. Pet owners deserve transparency, honesty and confidence that their animals will be safe and cared for while they are away. Based on our experience, Taurus Academy failed on all three counts.

We went to Taurus because the day we were leaving for a family vacation, that the dogs couldn't go…read morewith us ,the place we have already booked told us they couldn't. We couldn't be happier with how things went. At Taurus they received us with the best service and love for our dogs. Totally recommend anyone to bring their furbabies here. If I could give them more than 5 stars I would.