Outdoor Dog Daycare Austin | Howl N Woof Play Yards
Every dog deserves real grass under their paws, not artificial turf or hot concrete. If you're looking for outdoor dog daycare in Austin, our Menchaca Road campus in 78748 gives your pup over an acre of fenced green space to stretch their legs and play. Howl N Woof is built around low-stress, boutique care, meaning small playgroups tailored to your dog's vibe, cool air-conditioned inside space when it's time to rest, and force-free handling from certified staff who treat your pup like family.
What Makes Our Daycare Unique
Designed for Health, Safety & Natural Play - Many commercial facilities keep dogs inside warehouse buildings on rubber flooring or synthetic turf. In contrast, Howl N Woof offers expansive, sunlit yards with real grass, mature trees, and natural fresh air.
🌿 1+ Acre of Real Green Grass
Unlike warehouse-style facilities with artificial turf or concrete kennels, our yards feature over an acre of natural green grass. Real grass keeps paw pads significantly cooler during warm Texas days and offers superior joint protection during active play.
🐾 Matched Playgroups & Supervision
We carefully match dogs based on size, play style, and energy level. By capping our group sizes, our handling team maintains continuous line-of-sight supervision, ensuring every interaction remains positive, polite, and safe.
🛡️ LIMA & Positive Reinforcement
Our caretakers adhere strictly to Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive (LIMA) care principles. We use positive redirection, gentle encouragement, and scheduled rest breaks to manage group dynamics—never shock collars, air horns, or physical corrections.
Daily Rhythm & Climate Safety
Your dog's health and happiness dictate our daily routine. To prevent exhaustion and overstimulation, our day balances energetic outdoor rotations with structured indoor rest periods.
A Balanced Day of Exercise & Rest
Throughout the day, your dog rotates between outdoor playgroups and indoor rest periods. Though some barking is natural in a care setting, we maintain a quiet, low-stress indoor environment so every guest can rest peacefully between yard sessions
🌅 Morning Arrival & Group Play Rotations 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM
😴 Mid-Day Nap & Lunch Rest 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Quiet Time)
🌇 Afternoon Yard Play & Pick-Up 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Safety & Health Protocols
Beat-the-Heat Protocols
During summer heat, play sessions are shortened and shifted into shaded structures equipped with fresh water stations, splash pools, and misting zones. Between yard rotations, dogs rest in individual, climate-controlled suites. Learn more about safe summer pet care from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).
Daycare Rates & Packages
Simple, Transparent Daycare Rates
Single Full Day $39 / Full day of supervised play and rest rotations
10-Day Package $351 / Pre-paid package (10% discount)
Ready To Get Started?
If you would like to join our daycare family, please complete our online evaluation request form. We look forward to meeting you and your dog!