Mud Puppies
Where Your Pup Can Have It All
For more than two decades, Mud Puppies has been Austin’s independent, locally owned choice for dog daycare, grooming, boarding and more.
SEVEN-TIME Best of Austin Winner
My pup has been coming here quite a bit as we’ve had a ton of pre-scheduled travel before adopting her. I feel good knowing Mud Puppies will take great care of her. I have gotten several grooms there and my most recent was the best yet! The groomer Meg checks in with me to get my opinion on what I want every time. Thanks Mud Puppies!
Emma Armer
I highly recommend Mud Puppies! My golden doodle is crazy & very high energy. I tried taking him to other places and they would say that he doesn’t stay still, and would only bathe him and still charged me a ridiculous amount. Mud puppies was actually was able to bathe Dexter get him fully groomed, and now I am a loyal customer. Dexter has improved & he loves his groomer Lance! 10/10
Marisa Hernandez
Was my first time using Mud Puppies and will be back with my other pups! They did such a great job with my sweet old lady❤️
Kendra Marino
The best! We checked out a few other daycare / boarding spots in Austin and we liked Mud Puppies the best. Everyone that works there is awesome, our dog liked going there more than he liked hanging with us, and they have a bunch of useful services we ended up using (like their grooming).
Elizabeth Burkly
There are so many great things about Mud Puppies! The entire staff is so welcoming (to both me and my big furbaby), and most importantly, he always wants to go play. I never worry about him when I leave him because I know he gets top notch care. The groomers are outstanding and he gets many compliments on our walks in the neighborhood.
Eleece Moffatt
Love the staff and groomers they always work well with my dog, she has separation anxiety so they always make her feel comfortable and welcome when they groom her!
Bellissima Rahmeier
Literally the BEST place to bring your dog for all of yours and theirs daycare, boarding, and grooming needs. Everyone is super helpful and friendly, and the whole place has a fun and energetic atmosphere. Don't worry though, if you have a senior fur baby they cater to them too. There is absolutely no other place I will trust more than the wonderful staff at Mud Puppies!
Alex Robinson
Two Austin Mud Puppies Locations
20+ Years of Caring for the Dogs of Austin
The Mud Puppies Philosophy
Austin dogs love Mud Puppies because we put dogs first and aren’t a franchise or big, corporate chain. Every day, the people right here are empowered to make the right decisions for the dogs in our care.
Dogs First
They can’t speak for themselves, so our team speaks for them.
Honest Communication
If your dog isn’t a good fit, if they need something different, or there are any issues at all, we’ll give it to you straight.
Built to Last
Not to scale or franchise. We’re here for Austin, for dogs, and for good.
Curated, Balanced Play
Dogs love to play, but it needs to happen at a healthy frequency, in the right setting, and with their best friends.
Every Dog is Family
We treat every pup like our own, because we all have hearts for dogs.
The Hangover is the Cure
After a day of playcare or boarding at Mud Puppies, your pal is likely to come home tired as a dog. They may even sleep around the clock and drink more water than normal. We call it the Mud Puppies Hangover. It isn’t a sign of a problem – it’s actually ideal, because it means your dog had a great time playing with his or her best friends! Give them a day or two and they’ll be back to normal.
Best Friends List
We watch each of our canine friends carefully to see who they get along best with, and create curated play groups from these insights, or, as we like to call it, their “Best Friends List.” Dogs are matched first by size, then by their temperament and energy level. Puppies get age-appropriate play buddies, and bigger dogs are paired with similar energy levels instead of just similar sizes. Some dogs are happier in smaller groups, and that’s okay, too!
Give Mud Puppies a Test Drive
The best way to understand the Mud Puppies difference is to feel it for yourself. Reach out to either of our locations during business hours to schedule a tour or meet and greet! We’ll be happy to see you.
Meet and Greet Day
Ready to get your pup oriented to the Mud Puppies playcare way of life? Book your $35 Meet and Greet day now!