Dog daycare for Brays Oaks and Westwood neighbors

If you live in Brays Oaks or Westwood, your dog's day might look like this: a quick leash walk around the complex in the morning, a long stretch alone while you work, and another short walk after dark. That's a lot of waiting for a young or energetic dog. Dog daycare in Brays Oaks doesn't have to mean a long drive, either. Pawliday Inn is right here in southwest Houston on Cedarhurst Dr, and a day with us gives your dog room to run, other dogs to play with and people around all day.

Dog daycare in Brays Oaks: made for dogs without a big backyard

This part of southwest Houston is home to a lot of apartments, townhomes and houses with modest yards, especially along the Fondren and Hillcroft corridors. Many households here are renters, shift workers or busy families sharing a car. That shapes what dogs need.

Apartment and townhome dogs

When every bathroom break is a leash walk and there's no yard to burn off energy, dogs can get restless. Common signs:

• Barking or whining while you're away, which neighbors on the other side of the wall may notice
• Chewing door frames, blinds or furniture
• Zooming around the living room the moment you get home
• Pulling hard on the leash because a walk is the only outing of the day

Daycare won't replace your walks, but it gives your dog a full day of play, rest and company. Many owners find a dog who's had a good daycare day is a calmer roommate in the evening. If you're not sure your dog is a good fit for group play, read is dog daycare right for my dog?.

Long or irregular work days

Retail, restaurant, healthcare and warehouse schedules don't always fit a neat nine-to-five. Daycare works best on days when your dog would otherwise be alone the longest. Some owners use it a couple of days a week; others every weekday. You don't need to commit to a fixed schedule to start.

How a daycare day works

Every new daycare dog starts with a free meet and greet. It's a chance for us to get to know your dog and for your dog to see the place before a full day. Our post on what happens at the meet and greet walks through it.

After that, a typical day looks like this:

Saturday hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pick-up after 6:30 p.m. on weekdays carries a late fee, so if your shift runs late, plan who's grabbing your dog.

Play yards by energy level

We separate play yards by energy level. A calm older dog won't spend the day getting bowled over by a teenage Lab mix, and high-energy dogs get playmates who can keep up. Rest time and snack breaks through the day help keep dogs from getting overtired.

Optional add-ons

You can add a short walk, an extra meal or an enrichment treat to your dog's day. An extra meal is handy if you work a long shift and your dog usually eats on a tighter schedule.

Ways to make daycare fit your budget

We offer a multi-dog discount and prepaid day packages. If you have two dogs sharing an apartment, the multi-dog daycare and boarding page explains how we handle siblings. Rates change, so see current rates on our homepage.

Getting here from Brays Oaks and Westwood

You're already in our corner of town. Most neighbors reach Cedarhurst Dr using Fondren, Hillcroft or South Main (US-90A), and some come in off the South Loop (I-610). Look for the larger-than-life dog mural on our building.

Because we're close, daycare can fit into the drop-off routine you already have, whether that's heading to work, school drop-off, or catching a bus or rideshare after you've dropped your dog off.

What we need before the first day

• Current Rabies, DHPP and Bordetella vaccinations
• Regular flea, tick and intestinal parasite prevention
• Honest notes about your dog's behavior, including fearfulness, resource guarding, prior bites or escape tendencies
• A card on file for online booking

We may refuse service to dogs who don't meet requirements or show signs of illness. Full details are on our policies page. For a general overview of our program, see dog daycare in Houston.

Frequently asked questions

My dog lives in an apartment and has never been around a group. Can they still try daycare?

Yes. Start with the free meet and greet. It helps us see how your dog handles a new place and other dogs before a full day.

How many days a week should my dog come?

It depends on your dog and your schedule. Many owners start with one or two days and adjust. Days when your dog would be alone longest are a good place to start.

Can I pick up after 6:30 p.m. if my shift runs late?

Weekday check-out runs until 6:30 p.m. Pick-up after that carries a late fee, so it helps to have a backup person when your schedule is unpredictable.

Do you take other pets?

No. Pawliday Inn is for dogs only.