We have been bringing our dog Pepper to BLDHTX for over 5 years now. We cannot imagine leaving her…read morein the care of anybody else. It is the safest and happiest place on earth for a pup. Kerry and every member of her team care deeply about the dogs under their watch, and that care is demonstrative throughout the whole BLTDHTX experience, whether day-boarding, night-boarding, or grooming. Pepper literally shakes and screams with excitement when we turn onto Fairview St.

A stranger at a dog park recommended The Best Little Dog House in Texas to me shortly after I…read moreadopted Pop Tart from BARC. At the time, Pop Tart and I had known each other for only about a month. I was still potty training her, I knew very little about her previous training and I had no idea how she would behave around other dogs. She was sweet, but I live in Downtown Houston, and downtown life frightened her. That random recommendation from a stranger was a blessing! Today, all I have to say is, "Do you want to go to school?" Pop Tart immediately knows what I mean. We drive there with her window down, she recognizes the route and she can barely wait to get out of the car. Once inside, she makes a point of greeting every single member of the front office staff before she is escorted back to play. The shy dog I adopted has become confident, social and playful... a little bit bossy! Pop Tart plays well with big dogs, small dogs and takes every opportunity to zoom. For those of us who live in downtown apartments, having a safe, consistent place with both indoor and outdoor play areas is invaluable. I love that the wood fence protects the dogs from being watched or triggered by the street. BLDH has also become an important part of our community. I have met other pet parents through the business and some of our dogs now have play dates outside of school. Her 'classmates' even came to Pop Tart's birthday party! ***My entire family follows BLDH on social media because everyone feels invested in Pop Tart's days there. And they're obsessed with the content.*** The quality of care is deeply personal. Everyone knows Pop Tart. They send photos, communicate quickly and call whenever something is off, whether she has an upset stomach or has rolled herself in chalk!!! Kerry is easy to reach by email and is often available to talk in person. The daycare team is first class. We have also used training, grooming and boarding. Angel is an excellent trainer who provides detailed updates, thoughtful advice and homework that has helped both Pop Tart and me. Pop Tart now walks beautifully on a leash, can sit, lie down and stay, and I know how to redirect her when necessary. Cris has somehow managed to get her to enjoy bath time. When work emergencies have happened, BLDH has even accommodated last-minute boarding requests. That has been HUGE for me! I love that the business is locally owned, cage-free and genuinely designed around the comfort of the little dogs. Boarding dogs sleep on beds, not in cages. The online booking system is easy, the events calendar helps me plan my schedule and their social media updates about activities and last-minute grooming availability are useful. They also offer thoughtful extras, including CPR classes and lower weekend daycare rates. I do not trust anyone else to watch Pop Tart when I am away. BLDH gives her fun, exercise, structure, affection and a place where she feels completely at home. They give both of us individual attention and I truly believe they care about our lives, not simply our business. These are dog lovers who get paid to love our dogs. That is what makes this place so special.

I brought my darling cat here today and this is by far the best vet experience I've had thus far…read more Everyone is exceedingly friendly, from the receptionists to the vet and her assistant. The people that work here are clearly genuine animal lovers and enjoy working with pets. I've been to a lot of places where the employees are rude or indifferent but that's not the case here. The practice is very clean and all staff wear masks and wear them properly which I think is great. My cat has never been so happy and at ease at a vet appointment before, when they brought her back in her carrier she was so chill and she was definitely nervous coming in. The vet herself is so awesome and explained everything in a simple and easy to understand way. They did not try to "upsell" me on a bunch of questionably necessary tests/procedures, which I really appreciated. They treated my cat and I with so much respect and straight away got to determining what's wrong and how to fix it. I would highly recommend this vet and I look forward to bringing my other pets here for care in the future.

I don't think the village vet is still in business. Pretty sure they were acquired by another…read moreveterinary practice in the area. I took my dog to Village Vet for years but I always felt like they were really expensive, and I was right. One time I was quoted almost $700 for a dental cleaning. The care that they provided for my dog was pretty good. He never had any illnesses, so it was just vaccines and preventive care. I stopped going there after the super high dental cleaning quote.

Truly compassionate animal lovers. From the moment you walk in the door, until the moment you…read moreleave, you know you are surrounded by amazing people. Every aspect of the establishment and personnel, exceptional! The DVM we visited studied our boy's medical record thoroughly before she came in to answer the 101 questions we had, fearing he had Cushing Disease. He does indeed have it. The most accurate testing was recommended by Richmond Avenue Animal Hospital to an internal medicine DVM (not Gulf Coast). Richmond told us outright, we want your pup to be diagnosed asap under care, but we recommend the test be performed by a specialist. Best decision ever. Our boy is doing well thanks to Richmond Avenue Animal Hospital. Not the most economical (as they don't exist) but Richmond Avenue Animal Hospital is trustworthy, which is what we really needed.

I took my pet here for a second opinion after he experienced respiratory issues. I was recommended…read moreto them for a more affordable option for ct/scans. To my shock they basically counseled me to put him down despite him starting a new medication that same day. Thankfully I made arrangements for my pup to see if his meds would work and they did. A full month later He's alive & thriving. I'm thankful I did not listen to them. I'm sure they meant well, but if they are saying to put your pet down; PLEASE be sure to get a 2nd opinion.

I'm convinced this place is under new ownership... or at the very least they hired Edward…read moreScissorhands' exhausted cousin. I've been bringing my dogs here for years first my late dog, and now my current miniature schnauzer. If you look back at my previous review photos, you'll see the PERFECT schnauzer cut they used to do. Consistent. Professional. Distinguished little gentleman energy. Recently though, scheduling became nearly impossible. Every conversation sounded like: "Let me confirm if our groomer is actually working that day..." After weeks of trying to coordinate schedules, my schnauzer's hair got longer than ever. He loves wearing shirts, so yes, he had some matting. I paid extra for de-matting and gave very clear instructions: shave the skirt, but keep a full beard along with his chest and paws fluffy. Y'all... when I picked him up, I genuinely did not recognize my own dog. He walked in looking like a miniature schnauzer and walked out looking like a scrappy chihuahua named Peanut. They shaved EVERYTHING. His entire body, his face, even his whiskers. HIS WHISKERS. WTF. I know hair grows back and thankfully it's summer, but I honestly felt bad for him. As someone with longer hair myself, if somebody sat me down and buzzed me to the skin without warning, I'd probably need emotional support and a hoodie for a month. My dog still seems happy and unbothered, but I'm traumatized enough for both of us. After years of loyalty, this was incredibly disappointing and totally unacceptable. We will never come back..

I don't usually write reviews, but Korob Pet Hotel deserves it. I have a beagle, so leaving him…read moreanywhere is never easy. From the first stay, I could tell they actually understand dogs, not just watch them. He came back relaxed, clean, and acting like himself, which says everything. The communication was solid, and I didn't have to chase anyone for updates. Place is clean, staff is friendly, and more importantly, they know what they're doing. I trust them with my dog, and that's not something I say lightly.

**This review is for their doggy daycare**…read more I found this place when I needed a babysitter for my pups and couldn't find one last minute. My coworker told me she had heard good things about Pampered Pets so I gave them a shot and it was the best thing ever! It was an easy process getting my two labs in the system. I had to send all their updated vet information and create a profile and they were good to go! I know a few places require you have a "test day" and get approved to daycare with them, that is great and all if you have the time, I don't. My dogs literally have smiles on their faces when I take them now. They know the route and the closer we get they start jumping all over the car. They play ball and swim and run around with other pups. They get attention from the staff. It makes my heart happy to know they are having fun while I'm at work and not just sitting in the house all day. Prices are very reasonable. Half days are $18 and full days are $30. They open early at 7:30 and close late at 6. Makes it super convenient for me with my work schedule. The staff is so kind. They have a great Instagram where I can almost always find pics of my dogs while they are there being posted which just gives me a little update of what they are up to! My attached picture is their most recent Fall Picture Day! Sadly we are moving out of Houston and I am so terrified I won't find a place as good as Pampered Pets!!!! Would definitely recommend.

My two dogs stay here all the time, they love coming to Pampered Pet Inn! The staff know them both…read moreby name and we are always greeted with a smile. I absolutely love the seasonal pictures they are always doing and it feels so good to be able to trust a business with part of my family when I can't take them with me on vacation. Finding Pampered Pet Inn has been one less thing we need to worry about when booking a vacation and it feels so great knowing my dogs will be having a blast here. They always get a bath or groom before coming home and they hop in the car so clean and fresh smelling. Thanks Pampered Pet Inn for treating my dogs like family, we appreciate it so much.

My husband and I have been taking our fur baby, Piper, to Dogs R Dogs for the past 6-7 months…read more Piper absolutely loves it and so do we! Piper gets so excited to go to daycare that she goes to sit by the door whenever I start putting items in my work bag (which she never does except for when I pack the one workbag - she knows she'll get to go to doggy daycare). The staff are always very friendly, and often show us pictures of our pup that they took throughout the day. We toured a lot of doggy daycares before visiting Dogs R Dogs, and immediately knew that they were the right one for us to trust our puppy with. They separate dogs by size, which is great for our smaller dogs safety. All the dogs were playing in the various rooms and were always supervised by at least one or more staffers. The outdoor patio is covered, and has a good amount of space for the dogs to run around. Also, Dogs R Dogs is very clean! Some of the places we toured had a lot of odor, but it was obvious to us that the staff prioritizes cleanliness. Other features we enjoy are the salon services, boarding and easy pickup/drop off.

I boarded my dog, Xena, here for 31 days and paid nearly $3,000. When I picked her up, I found a…read morefresh wound on the side of her neck that was not there when I dropped her off. This is the second time my dog has come home injured after staying at this facility. I contacted the business immediately. They acknowledged my concerns and told me they would issue a refund, but since then they have stopped responding to my calls and messages. I still have not received the promised refund or any explanation for how my dog was injured. I trusted this facility to care for my dog while I was out of the country, and I am extremely disappointed with how this was handled. I'm posting a photo of the injury so other pet owners can make an informed decision. If you board your dog here, inspect your pet carefully before leaving the facility.

As of 11/13/25, I stopped taking my dog here after I still have not heard back from the manager…read moreabout the incident that happened that day. Today is 11/25/25. Read below to find out more... I have been taking my dog to daycare for the last few months (just half days and a few times out of the week) to help socialize him and get his energy out. I only took him here because it's only a few minutes away from our house. I take my other dog to another daycare and now both of them attend the same daycare, NOT at Dogtopia. First off, I always request for HALF DAYS for my dog's daycare. I have several emailed receipts charging me for full days and I always have to call to let them know that they incorrectly charged me. After about the 5th time, I decided to just tell the front desk every time I pick up my dog to "please only charge for a half day." It was annoying but what's even more annoying is me having to call every single time I was incorrectly charged. Second, there's 2 workers in particular that are constantly crating my dog. I know this because I constantly check the cameras to see what my dog is up to. 9 times out of 10, depending on which worker is in charge of the room that he's in, he's crated. In my screenshot, you can see my timer at the top on exactly how long this worker kept my dog in the crate. 55 minutes is totally unacceptable and I still have not received any word from the manager about this. I was told that she was trying to keep my dog away from a senior dog that was vomiting several times that day. If my dog isn't the one vomiting and making a complete mess, then why are you crating MY dog?? When I came to pick up my dog, the worker told the girl in the room about the situation and I could tell she seemed annoyed having to unlock the door and uncrate my dog. It's as if she just wanted to keep him locked up for hours. Every time I've seen her on the cameras when my dog is with her, she has a bad attitude and always looks unhappy. Third, for over 1 month (not even exaggerating), their cameras weren't working so none of the owners had a way to check in on their dogs. Supposedly they said that it had something to do with the internet provider, however, they were all able to browse on their own work computer. Not going to lie, I was worried and tried avoiding taking my dog to daycare when the cameras weren't working because I had a feeling they were just crating my dog for who knows how long. I highly don't recommend this place whatsoever. I have been wanting to write this review for a long time and decided to wait to see if someone would reach out to me about the incident. It's been 12 days so I'm at the point where I'm convinced no one will reach out at this point. Please do not try to reach out to me to take down this review by bribing me with compensation. No amount of compensation for all the mishap will make me ever come back again!

From the owner: Dogtopia of Houston - West University is the ultimate destination for dog daycare, boarding, and…read morespa services in Houston. Our fully supervised, open-play environment gives your pup a safe and fun space to exercise, socialize, and thrive. With spacious indoor playrooms and our certified Canine Coaches guiding every play session, we focus on your dog’s physical and mental well-being. Whether it's a day of play, an overnight stay, or a visit to our spa, we deliver personalized care and attention. Proudly serving dog parents throughout West University Place, Rice Village, River Oaks, Montrose, Southside Place, Medical Center, Dogtopia is committed to creating a clean, safe, and nurturing environment where dogs can live their best lives.

Coach started PD walks a little over a month ago, and we have had the greatest experience with…read moreElena and her son, Nick. My work schedule can be a inconsistent and PD walks has been so helpful and flexible when we need it. Not to mention, Coach loooooves her and is so tired after a long play day. She sends updates when they are en route to and from my house and always lets me know when he is safe and sound at home. She also sends pictures and videos from his day, so I know he is taken care of and loved. They have been the best to work with, and I would recommend to anyone! They are THE place to trust with your fur baby. Update- we've been using pdwalks for some time now, and has continued to be the best daycare option for Coach. He comes home so tired, and he always has the best time- I can always tell by the pictures I get throughout the day. Wouldn't change a thing! 3/6/2020

Elena is not only the best dog sitter we've ever had, but when our older border collie mix started…read morehaving some serious separation anxiety issues, Elena stepped in to offer the most well thought out advice. We brought our pup to her so she could evaluate what was going on, and when he came home, she walked us through a step by step process that allowed him to be confident being home alone again. I was seriously concerned that we wouldn't be able to leave him alone ever again, but Elena knew what to do, and encouraged us to patiently stick with the program. Now we can leave him at home and he's relaxed and happy. The vet could only recommend that we drug him. Elena really knows dogs and she is excellent at giving them a voice. We are so grateful. Thank you, Elena!