Been taking Rocco there for 8 years, and my dog has always been cared for very well. The staff is always friendly and upbeat with Rocco, especially when he starts his initial "dramatics" when being admitted. This visit Rocco had to take medication twice a day, and again they dealt with my dramatic dog very well. Thank you! read more

Austin Pet Ranch - Rocco posing before going to "camp" - Pet Boarding Near Me - Austin, Texas

Our dog LOVES the Austin Pet Ranch! The whole team is like an extended family who enthusiastically greets him each time he boards. We are also truly indebted to them for noticing that he was sick on a recent visit and arranging for him to get transported to the pet ER. They literally saved his life by acting quickly. I'm forever grateful to David and his whole team for the love and care they've shown our pup. We can see it in how he excited he gets each time we arrive --thank you!!! read more

We've been using APR since we moved to the area. Our girl doesn't generally like any boarding due to separation anxiety but she seems to do okay here. Never had any incidents or issues. I appreciate the simplicity to their process and extremely reasonable pricing. Staff are always friendly and they do decent departure baths so our girl is fresh and clean on her way home! I will say they could improve communication at times--sometimes emails don't get answered too promptly or they've forgotten a bath before. I also wish they could give more photos/updates of how our dog is doing and what her run looks like, but understand it's more of a no-frills place and she always come home doing just fine, so not a reason to avoid at all. Definitely recommend! read more

Dogs are happy when they enter and leave this clean and attentive kennel. Delightful staff willing to medicate pets or add walks or baths

They are such great people who took excellent care of our 14 yo deaf lab and 5 yo shepherd mix. Wonderful facility - very well managed! Will be returning again soon!! read more

We used Austin Pet Ranch exclusively for many, many years and cannot say enough about their quality care for our pets. David and his team provide a personalized level of service that we have not found elsewhere. We have just moved away from Austin and will regret not having the Pet Ranch to board our dog, Bella. Thank you all so much for many years of great service!!! Jim Bruseth read more

We love Austin Pet Ranch!! They take such great care of our dogs and our dogs get so excited when we get there. Great customer service! read more

Austin Pet Ranch - Pet Boarding Near Me - Austin, Texas

Based on how excited my yellow lab is every time we pull into their driveway and how thrilled he is to see the team, I'd say that they do an amazing job and that our pop enjoys his time with them. On my end, the team has been wonderful and super accommodating. They're the only place I bring our dog. read more

2 years later, still the only place I would consider taking my pup. We moved even further out to the North Austin area but make the nearly 45-1 hour drive regularly. Everyone at the Austin Pet Ranch always goes above and beyond to care for my pup. It makes me so happy to see his tail start wagging the second we pull up the the gas station on the road... because he knows EXACTLY where he is going. They are highly sought after and I recommend making a holiday reservation a few months out. It will be well worth it, you know your pup will be having an absolute blast. Truly can't say enough great things about this business. It's been so great to watch them grow over the years and add additional space for pups and other types of animals. No other place I'd want to give my business to. Thank you Austin Pet Ranch for always taking care of Zeus like he was your own. He is a better pup because of the socialization you have provided him with. See you soon! read more

We absolutely love the Pet Ranch and how they nurture Fancy (Australian Shepherd) and Chico (Chihuahua). They are awesome!!!

I have been taking my dog to Austin Pet Ranch since he was a pup and have referred multiple friends to board their dogs there! Every time I drop him off I feel incredibly welcome by the staff. I can tell how much they care for all the animals and I trust they will treat Ryder as if he was their own. I highly recommend taking your fluffy babies to Austin Pet Ranch:) read more

Austin Pet Ranch - Pet Boarding Near Me - Austin, Texas

The team here have always been fantastic with my dogs, who are so excited when I drop them off and just as excited when I pick them up. Ever since our first visit you can see how the team here cares for and loves our dogs. We've used Austin Pet Ranch so many times and will continue to do so. read more

Took my puppy and 3 year old frenchie hear for the night, and was so happy to hear from multiple employees that they had been a part of a play group, especially when my puppy has a hard time being social (he gets scared easily). The fact he was comfortable enough to play with other dogs makes me so happy. Both employees immediately knew who my puppies were and gave me the rundown, which means a lot and says that they really do care for and hang out with the dogs. Already taking them back this weekend. Highly recommend! read more

Austin Pet Ranch - here are the puppies i took to the Ranch! - Pet Boarding Near Me - Austin, Texas

Every time we go on vacation we take our dog here. She's a very large great Pyrenees female. She loves coming here so much that once I get her to the door she knows exactly where to go and never even bothers to look back and say goodbye. This is her vacation also. They seem to care and take care of the animals. It costs about $33 a night. The hours are good and they seem to be willing to work with you if you can not make it by 430pm, which is latest pick up time. I wouldn't push it too much though, at that point you might be paying for another night. They will put pictures of the dogs playing online that you can see when you check in on your dog. Ours is rarely put up, she is no ball of energy and prefers to sleep and lounge all day, but patrol at night. It is in her jeans. I do recommend using this place, I think if you do you will be happy. read more

Amazing customer service, dog care, and professionalism! The staff was so friendly and knowledgeable, I knew my young pup Hyperion was in good hands!! I will be using APR from here on out and would absolutely recommend read more

Horrific experience. We took our two medium-sized dogs to Austin Pet Ranch for three nights in early-mid January, and when we them picked up, Mikko had lost 4-5 lbs and wasn't eating or drinking. And one of the employees proceeded to unnecessarily reprimand/scold Mikko--and in a mean way--for simple wanting to pee when she was leading him to the main building (my wife saw her, I was inside). Their soft dog mats were messily stuffed into the canvas bags we had them in and were filthy. After a day-and-a-half home we had to take Mikko to our vet ($330) where he had to have subcutaneous water injections and to take anti-nausea drugs before he finally began to eat, drink, and slowly put weight on his skeletal frame. I wonder if the dogs were being deprived of sufficient water so the employees did not have to let them out to pee--I can't otherwise explain the dehydration. I talked to an employee on the phone later that week, who seemed concerned--and I have had fine relations with the staff when picking up and dropping off the dogs (our second time at APR)--but he directed me to the employee/manager for the TH, FR, SAT when the dogs were there. He or she never called and when I called once more and had to leave a message, I never received a return call. Bottom line: the kennels seem dirty, the employees don't seem to care about the dogs' health well-being, and the managerial staff appear to be unaccountable. We would never take our dogs there again. Mikko could easily have died had we been out of town longer than three nights. read more

I absolutely love APR! My dog Nora has stayed here several times and they are fantastic. Nora always comes home clean, happy, and TIRED from playing and being loved on. I usually add walks to the creek so she can get some special attention and I get photos and updates during her stay. The staff are extremely knowledgeable in dog behavior and management and can accommodate your dog's med schedule and behavioral needs with ease. I now have a young puppy as well and I can't wait to send him to play soon! read more

Our dogs love going to the pet ranch! Every staff member knows them by name and treats them like their own. One of our pups has separation anxiety, but is able to go to the pet ranch, no problem. Will continue to use!! read more

We've been bringing our young 5 month lab here for over a month and have had nothing but great experiences! We take her here about 3 times a week for daycare and have boarded her here as well. The staff and owner have always been great and get excited to see her each day. The staff is great about giving you an update on which dogs they were playing that day. Our dog is always excited to get out of the car and go play in the morning and comes home EXHAUSTED (see attached picture for proof!) We love that we've found a place that we trust with our pup! You should definitely give this place a shot! read more

Austin Pet Ranch - Pet Boarding Near Me - Austin, Texas

My dogs second home. Also, I saw a review about Fleas. As an owner of three pups and three cats I would like to point out that flea and tick prevention is an furry parents responsibility. read more

The owners are so incredibly kind and are the sweetest with our pup! We have the absolute best experiences, and a guaranteed happy pup each visit. It takes a lot to trust people with your fur baby, and we can confidently say that this is our most trusted boarding place in Austin! read more

I could not be happier with Austin Pet Ranch - I use them a couple times a year when I go out of town, but recently got stuck out of town during the terrible Austin snow storm and had no way to pick up my pup. Austin Pet Ranch was super flexible and let my pup stay as long as needed - Nicole & Chase kept me constantly updated, and sent me videos of my crazy boy playing in the snow. I was incredibly grateful that he was in SUCH good hands. My pup is high energy and always comes home from the ranch happy & exhausted - what more could I ask for?! I recommend Austin Pet Ranch to EVERYONE! read more

I have been taking my two big dogs here and they love it here. I have been to more expensive "luxury" dog boarding places where dogs don't get to be dogs and I just think that is lame. Dogs get to play outside with other dogs in there big outdoor yards. Their facilities are always so clean too! The staff is very accommodating and friendly and you can tell they really have a love for your dogs when they stay there. This is also the best deal for any dog boarding place I have been able to find. 5 stars, and would trust them anytime with my puppers. read more

We have a super difficult dog at times and the Austin Pet Ranch has been a life saver for us. As a young couple not from Texas who travels a lot to see our family and friends APR has been a blessing. Our dog is happy the second we pull in and comfortable with the staff when it's time to leave. Thanks again Austin Pet Ranch for all that you do! Seth and Brittany read more

Would not trust my dog with anyone else. My fur baby is so safe and happy here, and the management is so communicative and helpful. My dog comes home clean, tired from playing, and so happy! read more

I've struggled with whether to leave this review. We'd had two fairly good experiences boarding our Dog at Austin Pet Ranch, and then a third about a year ago that became one of our worst nightmares. Cons: 1) Our dog went missing for about 24 hours on this third stay. We purchased the creek walks for her and apparently she got spooked by a nearby horse, the person walking her lost hold of her leash, and she ran away. To their credit, numerous employees looked for her for hours and hours, tearing their legs up in the brush in the process, and alerted neighbors and various other resource. They also comped her stay (obviously). They offered to cover her vet visit afterwards, but that check never made it to us. In addition to the obvious, however, two things upset me about this situation. First, they didn't call us until she'd been missing for about 7 hours. I understand that they probably didn't want to scare us and ruin our vacation, but we could have gotten family members or other people that our dog knew in the area, people that she would have come to. 7 hours is a long time and she could have covered quite a distance. Second, when they caught her the next morning, my family members were just showing up to help find her. According to my family members, the owner was yelling at our dog as he was walking her back to the facility. When he saw my family members there, he changed his tone completely. I don't know what to think about this, but it's incredibly upsetting to me to think that after her ordeal, my typically anxious dog was being yelled at. 2) When we dropped our dog off the third time they put her out in the yard unsupervised and she watched as we drove off. She was reaching through a gap in the fence to try to get to our car, and then was pacing and frantic as we left. This raised red flags for us and after she later went missing, I wonder if we made the wrong decision in driving off then. 3) This is minor, but on all her visits when we'd call to check up on her, they would often confuse her with other dogs and we'd not get her actual status. It just left us feeling a little uneasy. Pros: The young folks who work there are lovely and kind. The price is cheap compared to other places. Despite the pros, the cons were just too great to ever recommend this place to someone else. read more

Terrible. Never again. My wife wrote a review below and I had to double up because it is that bad. My dog already has anxiety issues. Probably inbred but none the less he is nervous always. So for him to have so much poop crusted on his butt means he was scared. Interesting that doesn't happen where we normally board him. He comes back happy and playful. My question is how long did this go on? How long did he sit in filth? Maybe understand these are not just dogs, but part of people's families. You all really screwed up 'overlooking' this one as you put it when my wife called. read more

We were extremely happy with the care and attention our 8 month old golden doodle got during her week long stay. We got a couple photo updates of her playing with her new friends. And when in the end they couldn't find her bedding we had brought for her they brought it by the house that evening so we didn't have to make a special trip out to them when they found it. Very friendly staff. read more

Our usual dog camp was filled so being impromptu Trip we thought we choose Austin pet ranch. BIG MISTAKE! My 3 dogs were there for 8 days and I called a few times and they said everything was fine so I felt good. I picked my dogs up and noticed my Maltese was a little dirty but didn't pay too close attention as I had my two little girls with me. I get him in the car and he is literally filthy like a homeless dog. I look at his tail and he has so much poop stuck to his butt I don't think he could go to the bathroom. I leave and call my husband crying not sure what to do as I have my large puppy my older dogs and two kids to come home to after a long Trip. I call them and they say they were so busy it being a holiday weekend he must of been "overlooked". My poor dog who's already has anxiety is shaking. I asked if I could bring him back and they said sorry mam we don't have time. We will give you a free bath the next time you stay. I literally screamed at her and said well sorry there will never be a next time as I will never bring my dogs back to you. I have never written a bad review about a place but I had to for Austin pet ranch. Horrible place!!! read more

We don't have kids so these are our fur babies. Pet Ranch is our go-to boarding facility even though it's about a 20/25 minute drive from where we live. The kids who work there are pretty young but have so much love for the animals it's awesome. We're not regular boarders but they seem to always remember both my pups names. They have an instagram account to which they post photos so you can check it out as a reference to see all the happy dogs. They separate the dogs into sizes so my little guys are having to play with this big dogs. read more

Austin Pet Ranch - One of my little ones while at the pet ranch - Pet Boarding Near Me - Austin, Texas

I have been taking my dogs there for about 11-12 years and I cannot be more thankful. They have taken amazing care of my fur babies over the years. When they have gotten old and passed the staff has reached out to show their condolences. With my new dogs they have been patient and kind getting to know them. I never worry about my dog because I know they are in great hands. Though no place is perfect, they strive for perfection everyday. Boarding, daycare they know your dog they love your dog and you will not find a better place for your pup. They love and care for your pups and the staff is pleasant and helpful. Thank you so much for caring for my baby and reminding me when I am away that they are in great hands! read more

As soon as I picked my dog up he vomited. We hadn't even left the parking lot yet. He's a generally healthy dude so I don't know what it could have been but he was fine before. He also came home with fleas. I had to give him a bath immediately because he looked like he did THE DAY THAT I ADOPED HIM. There were also dogs outside unsupervised ??? It is also not "minutes from downtown Austin" like their FB bio says. read more

Sasha (the pup) and I both really enjoyed our experience with Austin Pet Ranch. All of the guys working there are incredibly friendly and welcoming, letting me know that I could call at anytime to check in on her. And when I did, they had a cute story about how Sasha had a new boyfriend and was moved from the "jumper yard" with a high fence to the normal yard, both of which helped solidify the amount of care they put into their work. If you visit the website or the ranch itself, you will be happy to see that the dogs are taken out on frequent day trips around the area, have a large yard to play around in, and stay in a HUGE (5' 6") kennel. All of this for $27 a night. Not to mention, if you follow them on Instagram you may just see a pic of your pup, happy as can be, which will inevitably quiet any unease you had about leaving them. So glad I found this place! read more

APR is great. We love our dog to death, but he's not the easiest guy to handle. He's very high energy, very smart, and very picky about his friends. The folks at APR are wonderful with him and he LOVES going there. read more

We take our three German Shepherds here, they love it. We always tell them, "you get to go to camp!" They do wonderful there! We wouldn't trust anywhere else with them. read more

Our first boarding experience was great! I have a large Shepard and boarding our furball for a week during our extended family vacation was increasing my anxiety to say the least. I called a month prior to reserve and it was very easy. On drop off day my girl was hesitant but with some treaty persuasion she was back in the kennel area with her "tour guide." They asked details about feeding and activity she may need. They asked if she liked to swim in creeks and walk..Absolutely, my girl's a water dog and I felt comfortable. I definitely brought her food, bed and toys along with a shirt of mine for comfort. We called mid week to see how things were going and they said she was doing great but wasn't too fond of the noisy kennel. I figured as much with my spoiled mutt. ;) I was even able to see pics of my girl taking a walk through their Instagram account! Very cool but I wish I could have seen more photos being that there are only a couple kennel spaces with live cams and they were taken. All in all a really positive experience with a staff that shows genuine love and care for our mutts. Pretty affordable too. I would absolutely recommend "The Ranch" to friends and their furry family members. :) read more

Nice folks, seem to really care about your dog. Family run and the kids are there to play with them, walk them, etc. Clean and stress free. The entrance needs some work, they need to upgrade the spray painted sign- but past that it's great. YMMV- especially if you have a ill-mannered dog, I'm sure i wouldn't play with it either. But frankly My dog is cute and friendly, so she gets lots of attention. Since I have a psychic connection to my dog, she told me they were very cool and let her stay up late and watch TV. read more

IF we can't be with out own person, then we choose the "RANCH". The "RANCH" is where all the really cool pets go. We get to play with all the other pups we also LOVE the care providers. And we LOVE Mr Dave, because he loves us all just like we were his own pups. read more

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We boarded our pup here for a week while on vacation. We had never left him for that long and were really worried about where to send him. Our vet recommended this place, and we could not have had a better experience. When we dropped him off, he was so excited to go play with all the dogs he could hear in the back he didn't even look back at us (this is a former shelter dog with terrible separation anxiety)! I called twice during our vacation because I'm a worrier and I missed my puppy. Both times the person that answered knew exactly which was my dog and what he had been doing that day. They really pay attention to your dog and give them lots of attention. It is worth the drive out here to board your dog. I can't recommend them enough. read more

Took our dog over to stay there a month ago for the weekend and looks like she had so much fun. The staff were great and helpful especially Ben. He assured me that Aria will be cared for and she will have a good time.. Good time indeed! She was happy and slept the next few days after she got home. I will definitely take her back there if needed. read more