As long as they continue to offer the same level of service and care, our dog will not be going any place else. They are awesome from top to bottom. Day care, boarding, and the other services (ie. nail trimming, etc) are top notch. When our dog is there she only spends time in a crate for nap/sleep time. The rest of the time it is open play in a gym-like area or outside. You know the place is pretty awesome when your dog, upon know she is in the parking lot, goes nuts and can't wait to get inside and then greets the staff by giving kisses and rolling around on the floor. read more

Being a dog sitter I have to go and pick up a dog I'm sitting for today. The one thing I have to say is that this is a very fun place for dogs it looks like they're all happy in there and you can actually view how your dog is doing with other dogs where there's cameras everywhere. Which is pretty epic I think and the one thing I would say is when I went to the front they didn't want to hand me over the dog so they're being very careful which is a good thing to hand me over the dog I'm sitting for today. As a matter of fact she was being very careful given me the dog to take with me. Even though they know my name and they knew I was coming in today. Furthermore they had his name wrong and they called him a different name which I corrected them. So other than that I have sat this particular dog several times in the past and I always pick them up at Dogtopia, love this! I also noticed they do have dog treats in the very front and a jar. That was a nice gesture to give treats to visitors and their dogs bringing them in or taking them. As a dog lover myself definitely would recommend this location they're very careful with your dog and make sure they're treated with great respect and treated very well. They even send you home with a report card of how the dog did while being at this Cool place! One negative I have to point out they have a school right across the way for children so they do tend to have a lot of parking and 1 guy that was backing up almost hit me today. I had to yell at him but he seemed like he might have been a little off. Picking up his children. So that is the only negative I have to say is that when people are picking up their children you could back into them so you have to be very careful at this location. Other than that I'm sure I'll be back again for another dog sitting job. Happy yelping guys! read more

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I've had two horrible instances at this location where my dog has been seriously injured with zero communication from staff. The first time I gave them a pass and because the owner first hand handled getting my dog to an emergency vet to get staples - I gave them a second chance. Now the same dog has come back from boarding needing stitches above his eye with ZERO explanation or acknowledgement from any of the staff. The staff is not trained and should not be handling peoples pets. My beautiful husky now has a permanent scar above his eye and the staff had no idea how it happened and never got him treatment so I had to take him to my vet and pay to get him stitched. I'm appalled at the lack of care these kids are giving the dogs in their care. read more

Our dog has stayed overnight and spent a few days in doggy daycare with Dogtopia in Lakeway and we are very happy with the care he has received. Being able to pop in to see the live cameras also provides great peace of mind. We are really happy we found Dogtopia. No more cold shoulder at pick up or drop off! read more

We loved having our sweet dog here for daycare at first until we noticed every time we checked the cameras she was in a kennel. We also noticed every time she came home she was super on edge and is now terrified of her own kennel. We switched over to another place in the area and Annie is happier than ever. We are super bummed about this as we have had great experiences with dogtopia in the past, but it broke our hearts to see our sweet girl in a kennel all day. We were always told how sweet and how good of a girl she was so it confused us a bit to see her in a kennel the couple times we sent her there. We were not looking to pay a place to put her in a kennel, we wanted her to have a place where she could run around and make friends. Otherwise, staff were very kind and we are sad to go read more

Our rescue German Shepherd spent the day here while we were having interior work done. He loved it. He got plenty of exercise and attention from the staff and the place is well run, organized clean. Our boy even enjoyed his bath. We're customers for life! read more

They clipped my dogs quick and caused a lot of bleeding. If they can't accomplish something as simple as cutting nails as a professional I'm not sure I'd trust them with my pet for anything. Terrible. read more

We came for just a consult because I was not sure that my dog would like it there. I adopted My baby from a shelter and we are working on his confidence and being comfortable. It is slowly but surely. He is timid shy and scared most of the time. But the moment we walked in he was none of those at all. The staff was attentive and friendly. I decided to let him go for a short day care so he could mingle and make friends. He had such a blast he did not want to leave. I also love that we could watch a live feed so I know what my baby is doing. Maybe its the separation anxiety but it did put me at ease. Will definitely bring my baby back!! read more

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My typical groomers were a little booked up so I decided to venture out and take my golden doodle to Dogtopia for a bath. They did a phenomenal job! She came out beautiful and fluffy! I will definitely be back read more

Very displeased. Dropped my dog off at 5PM Friday, picked up 4PM Saturday, was told I had to pay a $32.00 late fee. They don't close until 5PM, how can I be late? After some assertive discussion, they agreed to waive it. I won't be back read more

New to town and called Dogtopia Lakeway today to get info on their dog daycare. Everything was going well until they asked me type of dog (black lab mix/mutt) and weight (70 lbs). At that point "no room at the inn" for "large" dogs to do daycare. They said they were full for the month. When I asked how about if I sign him up next month, they said "no room until further notice". Hmmmmm....a mutt and 70 lbs....discrimination??? My search continues for a good dog daycare in Lakeway area. I am sure I will find one.... read more

From My Point of View: Let's face it, our dogs are like our children. I spoil mine to death, I meticulously screen anyone who cares or sits for my pup. So when I first moved here I was doing so much leg work reading reviews, going in and inspecting places and talking to people. It was kinda nuts, but hey for me I had to be absolutely sure. I was so nervous to leave her with pretty much anyone, that for a while if we couldn't take her with us we didn't take any trips!...Until the day I found and fell in love with Dogtopia! I can not tell you how comfortable I feel leaving my sweet baby girl in the hands of these wonderful caring dog lovers! The lobby is inviting and welcoming. It's decorated with all kinds of doggy treats, the colors on the wall are vibrant and happy, they always have a dog of the week, you can find pictures on their website and facebook of your pup enjoying themsleves. You are greeted with warm smiles, and a wonderful vibe throughout. I also love the fact that they have web-cams so I can pop in online and see if my pup's behaving herself! One of the highlights of picking up my pup is they tell you all the cute things they did while you were away and who they played with, (a special treat for me haha) And it truly shows that they care. From my pups point of view: WOW I can tell she LOVES this place, by the way she does her wiggle wag and gallops around in the lobby, she makes herself at home, knows exactly which doors to go into and never gives me a second glance when I leave her! :p seriously she doesn't lol. When I come to pick her up, she doesn't even want to leave! (nah, I'm not bitter ;p) she just wants to hang out in the lobby with the gals. But when I do get her home, she is konked out. Stephanie the owner is wonderful I trust her and her staff whole heartedly with my pup. I am so happy to have found this place. It is my pups home away from home. read more

I have been a loyal customer for over four years but during last few months service has declined severely. They can't e-mail grooming appointments . They scheduled an early morning appointment on Saturday and were closed and later told me I should have beat on the door. Today when I took my dog they took six dogs after I arrived and said they took large dogs first??? They always up charge for mats on my dog even though I comb her out . Why do I get treated so bad for a loyal customer? I guess I will look for another service. read more

I appreciate the folks at Austin Dogtopia--they communicate and are flexible with me, helped me out in a pinch, and are always so welcoming and loving to my dogs when I bring them in! read more

I don't know if it's any good, but my dog seems to love it. We walk in the front door and he's already forgotten I exist as he greets all the staff and makes his way back to play with his buddies. And most importantly, when we pick him up, he is exhausted from all the playing. The staff is great and I always feel like my dog is well cared for. We've even used them for boarding on a few occasions. Only drawback is that they are in Lakeway so it is on the pricey side when compared to other similar dog daycare centers. read more

What an awesome concept. My furry kids go here for daycare. Its really great that you can drop them off in the middle of the day for five hours so they can get that crazy energy out, especially when its too hot to go to the park The indoor play area is great and there set up with webcam so you can watch the dogs on your computer while there being boarded. The staff is very friendly and the place is very clean Ive never boarded here but will in the future If you live in the Lakeway area or drive 620 to work bring your furry kid here and you will love this place equally as much as we do read more

The owner contacted me and resolved the issue once the review was posted. She was able to let me know when the refund was initiated and I was able to verify. Yay! Because of the poor communication from her staff at the time, I had a wide window of time and did not know if I had received the pro-rate refund or when/where to look. My cursory search over several statements returned nothing, but with the owner's help I realized I needed to look further than I expected. Again, NOTHING wrong with this place (aside from just a few communication snafus), I really liked it. My dog is a weirdo and a mama's boy and he's just happier working than he is playing; couple that with a move across town and it wasn't a fit for us. BUT--If your dog would benefit from daycare, take them here! :) read more

I love this business and more importantly my 10 month old labradoodle has a blast every time she goes and plays for a day or a weekend or a week! Everyone from the owners to the pooperscoopers reciprocate the love and I know when I come to pick Cocoa up I will be greeted with smiles from the 2legged employees and joyfully jumped on by my furry soulmate when I go at the end of the day to retrieve her. I also so appreciate their reasonable pricing and the fact that this business is about loving the canines and saving my furniture from bored puppies! read more

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BEWARE! For a business who advertises that you won't have to worry about your dog while on vacation, WRONG!! My 10 month old puppy was NEVER even pet by one employee (I watched the webcams)! When I picked up my puppy, there was a sign warning everyone about Kennel Cough. HOWEVER, my puppy not only had kennel cough, she had a horrible infection from drinking out of the 2 water bowls 45 dogs drink out of all day. I'm glad I picked her up when I did. I noticed 3 days before picking her up, she was sick. The webcam showed her curled in a ball trying to not be bothered. I also paid for a spa treatment and her ears and tail were matted from being bit by BIG dogs that should have never been in the Toy Box room. So after a $500 kennel bill, we had several hundred dollars in Vet bills! BOARD YOUR PET HERE AT YOUR OWN RISK! read more

Our dog's favorite day of the week!! We have been bringing our dog here for over two years and have been extremely impressed and happy with them. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable and always greets us with a big smile and shows love for our dog. We know he is in the best hands with them and we have nothing to worry about. It is also extremely convenient that the best dog groomer in town, Tracy is located there too. Our dog hates being touched around his face, but she has a magical touch and always impresses us with adorable haircuts and grooming! read more

I hate to give this one star but this was my second time boarding my dog and both times my dog came home with something. The first time he was boarded at Dogtopia, he came home with kennel cough and the second time he came home with fleas. I love supporting local businesses but I just can't keep sending my dog here. read more

This is a great place to take your dog. If you are like us, your dog is a member of your family and you cherish him or her almost like a child. When we take our Cavalier King Charles to Dogtopia....she runs down the hall in anticipation of seeing her friends and never even looks back at us. It is apparent that all the staff LOVE dogs! In addition, the facility is very clean and organized. We have taken Abby for daytime play as well as boarding her overnight and we have always felt so confident that she is in good hands. We love being able to watch her play on the web cams while we are away. read more

This place is like a second home to my sweet Maxwell!! Love taking him bc he's excited and love picking him up because he's exhausted! Which is great after a long day! Thank you for making my baby feel so special! read more

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My dog has spent at least one day a week playing with dog buddies here; often more than once a week, for the past year+. These people have been wonderful. They know us all by name and our dog LOVES to be there. He comes home tired and happy after 5 hours. We have boarded him there and the staff was great - calling me several times for approval to feed him pumpkin, and making sure I knew he was in good hands. It's great to watch my dog over Internet when I am away from home. I cannot recommend this Dogtopia Austin on RR620 highly enough. read more

Tupac (our black chow chow puppy) seems to be having a great time (or resting from all the playing) when I check the webcams and the caregivers seem to give him lots of love and attention. It's the perfect solution for my situation given that his sisters at home are old and want nothing to do with him! He gets his play on in a safe environment and comes home pooped and doesn't torment my elder gals, so win win! :-) read more

Pablo Ruffs Dogtopia! I love Dogtopia, too. I know my dog is safe and cared for by kind and gentle people. The facility is clean. They recently got a new "face-lift" (although the place didn't need it) and it looks terrific. All the dogs are screened for health and behavior before they are allowed to be members of the "club." I know he will be safe at Dogtopia. I also know he will get to play with lots of dogs and be petted by friendly dog lover read more

We take Dugan, our SpringerDoodle, to Dogtopia mainly for socialization with other dogs. It is just my husband and myself, so we thought that Dogtopia would be a good idea. It is! We feel so confident leaving Dugan there. All the staff is genuinely interested in the dogs, and are always friendly and kind. Love the doggie cam! Can always check in on our fellow! And if he needs a bath, they give him a great one right before we pick him up. He comes home happy and tired - a great combo! read more

This place is amazing. I have been taking my dog (well my adopted dog, it is really my bosses dog who I am emotionally attached to) for two years now. We have a reoccurring grooming appointment every three weeks for the little Chorkie. It started as a way to help get her out of the house and to become socialized since the small dogs have anxiety. Alex was who groomed her for two years, but unfortunately she left the company this month. Aimee has bathed her I think for two years as well. Aimee is very amazing with the dogs. In fact, Aimee has moved up in position since Alex has left and is getting her certification for grooming. The details of my experiences: 1. The Chorkie had been going to Dogtopia for one year and then all of a sudden I noticed that her shakes and anxiety had been getting out of control when we would pull into the parking lot and transfer her inside the building. I would let her walk and sniff the large surrounding yard to help her shake off the anxiety but it only helped temporarily. It took about 8 months for me to realize why she had started this uncontrollable anxiety issue with a groomer who she had been seeing for a year. The entire time I had assumed that the groomer had maybe accidentally nicked Bella boo with the clippers or something minor but that was not the case. In December, I used their bathroom near the bathing area and noticed that there was a small crate in the bathing room. A light bulb immediately went off in my head. It was the crate. They had started crating her! It had been going on for about 8 months from what I could tell if I calculated when she first began her shaking behavior. Background of this sweet chorkie is that she has severe separation anxiety and she cannot be crated under any circumstances. It stresses her out so bad that the vet told us that she could not be boarded or crated because it actually did her more harm. Okay so once I figured out what the situation was I spoke to the Dogtopia about it. And they immediately said "OKAY, WE WON'T CRATE HER IF THAT'S WHAT SHE NEEDS TO FEEL GOOD". They were so easy and simple, loving and caring. The girls even held Bella before her grooming and after, even while working the desk so that she could have a better emotional connection. Aimee totally reassured me that they would do whatever they need to help her stay calm. She also explained to me that they have a few other dogs that go through special needs situations and that they do what they can to resolve them as well. 2. The other dog, a large Labrador mix became ill with all the ailments the come with old age. Her hips were bad, she went completely blind. She is complete with severely itchy skin. Dogtopia tried their absolute hardest to keep Samantha comfortable. They even tried different shampooing methods and conditioning treatments to see what was best for Samantha since research has come out stating that the oatmeal is actually not favorable for itchy sensitive skin. They listened to all my concerns and suggestions. 3. The third dog, Toby has never used this groomer because he really has never needed to. But he comes in the picture on those rare occasions when he chooses urinate on his sister Samantha! AHHHHH. Dogtopia has been amazing enough to squeeze Samantha in for a bath while I am bringing in Bella for her regular visits without me having a specified appointment for Sam. Just to help me out! Same situation for when Sam is having her ungodly itching moments. And trust me, this place is BUSY! 4. This place is just beautiful. It is the nicest, cleanest, friendliest-looking groomer I have ever seen. I did a ton of research before allowing the special needs Chorkie to be put in the hands of anyone and all I can say are that many of the groomers in Austin should be shut down. Dogtopia's facility is the best of the best. I hear their doggie daycare and boarding is great too. Summed up, it looks like you are visiting the pediatrician. 5. They have a Belly loyalty card. Not some other junky, or around-for-the-fad card. Just Belly! read more

We take our puppy there for grooming because she was not co operating at the big box place nearby. The techs there were not exactly very friendly there. However at Dogtopia right from the time we check in to the time we pick her up, things seem to go smoothly. Away she goes trotting away led by one of the friendly front desk people. Usually the owner does her nails and he does it very quickly and efficiently. There are always dogs at the day care . You can see them on the cc tv monitors in the front . There are many regulars who bring their dogs for some doggie play or boarding. The prices are not bad either. I mean I was paying more to get her nails trimmed at the big box place that I mentioned and they always acted as if they were doing me a favor. read more

Very DISAPPOINTING EXPERIENCE WITH THESE FOLKS ... Filled out forms and had shot records and history of doggie daycare experience for our dog. Visiting the area drove for almost an hour trying to find the location. Was told dog had to be evaluated and there was no one to do this service - WHY didn't they say that before we drove to heck and back trying locate the place - oh by the way Jessica wanted to help us - guy who came back looked at us after a glance he decided he WOULD NOT HELP US - Never again !!!! Seemed suspect !!!! I'm writing the owner too - !!!! Can't stand places like this !!!! read more

Convenient. Friendly staff. Reasonable prices. My dog is worn out every time she goes! Love being able to watch her on the webcam throughout the day. Would definitely recommend to a friend! read more

My son Shadow goes here for daycare almost everyday and we always board here when we go out of town. One of the best designed daycare/boarding facilities (and cleanest) that I've even come across living in many different cities. Staff is always very professional and accommodating. I trust them with my boy witho read more

My dog loves Dogtopia. I like the place too . I would highly recommend it to anyone with a dog. My dog likes the bath and to play with her friends. read more

Facilities are well maintained, staff is friendly and professional, and we love the webcam access.

Dogtopia is the best! I love seeing the pictures of the dogs' activities online, being able to see my dog via webcam throughout the day, and getting a progress report when we board him. I love the personalized touches on holidays, from birthday celebrations to valentines from other dogs (so cute!) to a Christmas photo shoot to getting his pawprint on a Mother's Day note. And the Dogtopia staff is the best--always so friendly! Very highly recommend! read more

I have a 14 year old lab mix . She was a rescue pup and still suffers from a bit of anxiety. Add that to her age and a bit of blindness... and you could imagine how pleasantly surprised we were to find Mugsy LOVED this place. We travel several times a year and for most of the Summer so ware really grateful for Dogtopia... Mugsy's home away from home :) She actually starts to pant in excitement when I say "Do you want to go see your friends at Dogtopia?" :) There is also a live web cam so that you can check up on your pet. Thanks Dogtopia staff for taking such great care of our girl! read more

I've taken my Bichon to Dogtopia for the past 5-6 months strictly for grooming. We started with Dogtopia's groomer because the previous groomer at another facility had shaved my Bichon without my permission. When I dropped my dog off yesterday I explained to Tracy (the groomer) to do what she's done the last few times which, in my mind, had been a light trim through his body. Boy was I in for a shock when I picked up my dog and here he was, completely hairless and shaved beyond belief. The only fur remaining was on his head which made his head look twice the size of his now skinny little body!! I immediately called Tracy who told me somehow she misunderstood my instructions and that the last 2 grooms she had done, she hadn't cut anything off of his body!! Are you kidding me, for $80+ here I thought he was getting at least a trim! This place is a huge rip off. Even though Tracy offered to give me a discount next time, there won't be a next time. I should be getting a full refund instead. I can't believe any groomer would totally shave a Bichon, let along any other dog without their owner's permission! If you use Dogtopia's groomer, you need to write out very explicit instructions so you have written proof of how you want your dog groomed! Who knew??! Craig Dunlavey, the Manager, reached out to me on Feb. 18 and apologized for this past experience and for the miscommunication from the groomer. He explained that, from now on, the groomer is to make sure she gets complete and accurate instructions and to inform the customer should it be necessary to complete the groom in a manner other than what was requested by the customer. Craig offered me an immediate 50% refund and half off the next groom OR the next groom completely free of charge. I was impressed that Craig took the time to contact me and was willing to rectify the situation. For these reasons, I am changing my rating of Dogtopia to 4-stars! Thank you Craig! read more

The staff is excellent - always friendly, knowledgeable and great to work with. They take great care of our dog while he is there for camp. The facility is great, love the outdoor patio especially. read more

We love dogtopia! They treat our Jax so well and its amazing seeing all the dogs on the webcams! That is our favorite part. Its great to see how our dog is doing and even how the dog is doing with other dogs. We love that they offer spa/grooming services while he is there, so it is an easy way to save some time! They really are so sweet there and make us feel completely comfortable with leaving our dog. read more

Dogtopia is a great place to take our dog when we want to go out for a day. The staff is very friendly and Bruno is always happy and tired when we pick him up in the afternoon. read more