Your Dog’s First Day Is on Us
Every new social dog gets a complimentary evaluation day — a full day of daycare at no charge, so your pup can meet the pack and you can see what ranch life is all about.
A Full Day of Running, Playing, and Making Friends
Is your dog bored at home while you’re at work? Barking Springs offers seven acres of solutions.
Our Del Valle facility gives dogs room to move in multiple play yards spread across open countryside. Every day offers plenty of space to run, socialize, and burn off the energy that otherwise goes into your furniture. Here, guests are grouped by size and temperament, supervised by trained staff who know how to read a play group, and given a proper rest in the middle of the day so nobody overdoes it.
By pickup time, your dog will have had the kind of day they can’t get anywhere else — and you’ll get a calm, contented pup for the ride home.
Looking for daycare for your non-social pup? We’ve got them covered too!
A Day at the Ranch
Morning
Dogs head out to our yards for off-leash play with their matched group — running, wrestling, exploring, and making friends across seven acres of open space.
Midday
We believe rest is every bit as important as play. That’s why break time is scheduled from noon until 2 p.m. every day. Guests enjoy their own individual area in one of our climate-controlled, wall-separated dens — the same suite boarding guests use overnight.
Afternoon
Dogs head outdoors for another round until it’s time to head home.
Why Dogs Love Daycare at Barking Springs
- There’s room to roam. Seven acres of cross-fenced yards give your dog genuine open space — not a converted parking lot.
- Groups stay comfortable. Multiple play yards mean we can keep each group appropriately sized, with plenty of room for everyone.
- Playmates are well-matched. We group dogs by size and temperament so every pup spends the day with compatible friends.
- Rest is built in. Every dog gets a real midday break in our climate-controlled dens, no exceptions.
- Someone is always watching. Our trained staff supervises every play group, catching the small stuff before it becomes big.
- The setting is peaceful. No traffic noise, no concrete — just Texas countryside and room to be a dog.
- A clean pup at pickup time. Basic grooming is available before checking out, so your dog can head home fresh.
Daycare for Non-Social Dogs
Some dogs simply don’t warm up to a crowd — and that’s perfectly fine. Our non-social daycare gives those pups a spacious suite in our climate-controlled building and separate yards away from the social groups, with multiple trips outdoors throughout the day.
Add-on Ranch Walks and Enrichment Sessions are available at drop-off to keep them busy and engaged. Dogs of all breeds, sizes, and temperaments are welcome, and no evaluation day is required to get started.
Daycare Rates
Social Daycare
- Single day: $27/day · 2nd dog: $21/day
- 10-day package: $25/day · 2nd dog: $19/day
- 20-day package: $23/day · 2nd dog: $17/day
Non-Social Daycare
- Single day: $32/day · 2nd dog (same suite): $26/day
- 10-day package: $30/day · 2nd dog (same suite): $24/day
- 20-day package: $28/day · 2nd dog (same suite): $22/day
Daycare is also included at no extra charge for all overnight boarding guests. Please note that afternoon boarding pickups are charged the equivalent of one day of daycare.
Ready to Join the Pack?
New social dogs start with a complimentary evaluation day. During this free, full day of daycare, our trained staff will introduce your pup to the play environment and make sure the ranch is a good fit. It’s also a great chance for you to tour the property.
Evaluations are by appointment only. Give us a call or request one through the customer portal.
Dog Daycare FAQ
What vaccinations does my dog need?
Rabies, Distemper/Parvo, and Bordetella (kennel cough), administered by a veterinarian, with all rounds completed before your dog’s first visit. Dogs must also be on a regular flea preventative.
Does my dog need an evaluation day?
Yes, for social dogs — and it’s free. The evaluation is a full day of daycare at no charge, during which our staff introduces your dog to the play environment and observes how they do in a group. It keeps every dog at the ranch safe and helps your pup get comfortable with us. Non-social dogs don’t require an evaluation, though we’re happy to arrange one.
When is daycare available?
Daycare runs Monday through Saturday. Office hours for drop-off and pickup are 7–11 a.m. and 2-7 p.m.
How are play groups determined?
Dogs are grouped by size and temperament across our multiple play yards, so every dog is matched with compatible playmates. Trained staff supervise each group throughout the day.
My dog doesn't do well with other dogs. Is daycare still an option?
Absolutely — that’s exactly what our non-social daycare is for. Your dog gets their own suite and separate yards, with multiple outdoor trips throughout the day and optional Ranch Walks or Enrichment Sessions.
Do you offer daycare packages?
Yes. We offer 10-day and 20-day packages at reduced daily rates for both social and non-social daycare, with additional savings for a second dog.