2026 Category
Best Dog Daycare
Recognizes the dog daycare and boarding facility in each city with the strongest record on animal safety, supervision, and client trust.
| City | State | Winner | Award page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Rock | Texas | Hip Hounds | View award |
How dog daycares are assessed
Candidates are drawn from local business licensing records and, where applicable, state or municipal animal-facility licensing and inspection records. Each is checked for an active license and current liability insurance.
Public review history is read for recurring themes rather than star averages, with particular weight on injury or escape incidents, staff-to-dog supervision ratios, cleanliness, and communication during emergencies. Complaint records held by local animal control, state licensing bodies, and the Better Business Bureau are reviewed for the preceding 36 months.
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