Dog Boarding in San Marcos, TX

Stay-and-play boarding means your dog gets more than just a place to sleep while you're away. Dogs spend a good portion of the day outside of their individual sleeping spaces, enjoying supervised play, socialization, exercise, and interaction with other dogs or our staff. They rotate between playtime and rest periods throughout the day and sleep in individual crates at night.

We have three separate boarding rooms with extra-large individual crates equipped with beds and blankets. We also have a crate bank for smaller dogs. Each boarding room has a camera for after-hours monitoring.

No, our facility is unattended between 7 PM and 7 AM. However, we have a monitored security system connected to the owner's phone, along with cameras in each boarding room that are checked regularly after hours. Our facility also has monitored smoke, carbon monoxide, and flood alarms.

We don't offer in-person tours because dogs are loose in the facility during business hours as part of our stay-and-play program. Unfamiliar visitors can excite or stress the dogs and potentially cause altercations. Instead, we've provided a video tour so you can see our facility and accommodations before booking.

We provide bedding and bowls. You'll need to bring your dog's regular food and any necessary medications, along with instructions for their care. If food isn't provided, an additional charge will apply.

Yes! Dogs who enjoy group play have opportunities to socialize with compatible playmates throughout the day. We create smaller playgroups based on size, temperament, energy level, and compatibility. Dogs who aren't suited for group play may receive individual attention from our staff.

Yes! All new dogs must complete a trial day of daycare before being accepted for boarding. The $27 trial day fee is credited toward your next service. This helps us determine whether your dog is comfortable in our facility and whether our group play environment is a good fit.

Boarding is charged per night, not per 24-hour period. Our regular rate is $38 per night. Additional dogs from the same household are $30 per night if they can share a crate; otherwise, the regular nightly rate applies. If your dog is picked up after 10 AM, a $27 daycare charge will apply. Holiday boarding also has an additional $10 per day fee.

Although we carefully group dogs and monitor their interactions, dogs playing together can occasionally result in injuries. If we become aware of an injury, we'll provide first aid and notify you promptly. If veterinary care is needed, we'll consult with you before seeking treatment unless it's a life-threatening emergency.

No, we are a dog only boarding facility!

Contact On Paws Professional Pet Services with your requested dates. We'll help you through the reservation process and arrange the required trial day for new dogs. We recommend booking early, particularly around holidays and popular travel periods.

 You can find our terms and conditions and cancellation policy here:  Terms and Conditions for On Paws Pet Care Services