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Dog daycare, boarding, and grooming enrollment starts with a safe first-day evaluation.
Before joining Daycare or Boarding at Wag’n World, every pup must pass an Evaluation. Evaluations are available Monday-Saturday and must be scheduled by our staff after your profile is completed and current vaccine records are uploaded. This helps us introduce your dog safely, understand their comfort level, and place them in the right environment.
Enrollment is completed through the Wag’n World Gingr customer portal.
Three simple steps before your dog’s daycare or boarding evaluation.
Wag’n World makes the new customer process clear, organized, and safety-focused so Houston pet parents know exactly what is needed before their pup’s first visit.
Vaccine, age, and spay/neuter requirements for Wag’n World enrollment.
Please review these requirements before scheduling your pup’s evaluation. Keeping records current helps us maintain a safer dog daycare, boarding, and grooming environment for every guest.
Required vaccines
Bordetella, Distemper/Parvo (DHLPP), and Rabies vaccinations are required. Wag’n World accepts both 6 month and 1 year Bordetella vaccinations.
What your records must show
The vaccination document must display the dog’s name and the due dates for their next vaccinations. Pet parents are responsible for keeping records current and uploading proof to their Gingr profile.
Age and sterilization policy
No dogs over 7 months of age will be permitted entry to Daycare or Boarding unless they have been spayed or neutered. All dogs must be at least 15 weeks old with all puppy vaccines completed.
Structured play, trained handlers, and safer group experiences.
At Wag’n World, your dog isn’t just placed into a room, they are carefully introduced, observed, and guided. Our evaluation process allows our trained team to understand your dog’s temperament, confidence level, comfort level, behavior, and play style so they can be placed in the safest, most comfortable environment possible.
Actively managed play, not uncontrolled chaos
Unlike dog parks and other unstructured socialization scenarios, Wag’n World uses trained dog handlers to consistently manage playgroups, guide interactions, monitor behaviors in real time, and evaluate each dog’s ability to safely participate in group play.
What that means for your pup
- Careful observation before and during group participation
- Safer placement based on behavior, comfort level, energy, and play style
- Constant supervision and guidance from trained handlers
- Policies designed around the safety of all pups
- Parents are notified if a dog cannot safely remain in group play
To maintain a safe and positive environment for every dog, we follow clear behavioral standards:
Not every dog is equipped to handle an open-play dog daycare environment, and that is okay.
Unfortunately, not every dog is equipped to handle our open play environment. Some behaviors that may result in not passing the evaluation include excessive fearfulness, snapping, repeat mounting, resource guarding, aggression toward other dogs or staff, and other behaviors perceived as dangerous for group play.
Behaviors that may result in failing
Excessive fearfulness, snapping, repeat mounting, resource guarding, aggression of any kind toward other dogs or staff, and other behaviors perceived as dangerous for group play may result in removal from group participation.
How redirection and expulsion work
Our procedures for expulsion include, but are not limited to, verbally and physically redirecting the dog’s attention, keeping them on a lead for up to 5 minutes, and/or three 10 minute kennel time outs for repeat offenders. If a dog is still acting out, they are removed from group and parents will be notified.
We thank you in advance for understanding our policies and procedures, as the safety of all the pups is our number one priority.
Love your pup? Compare dog daycare and boarding facilities with confidence.
We encourage pawrents to investigate facilities carefully. Tour the space, ask how safety procedures, evaluations, grouping, supervision, ventilation, and cleaning are handled, and compare with confidence before making your decision.
Use both comparison tools when visiting other dog daycare and boarding facilities.
These resources help pet parents compare supervision, cleanliness, transparency, and how new dogs are introduced into group play.
- Ask better questions before making a decision
- Compare supervision, cleanliness, and transparency
- Look at how new dogs are introduced into group play
- Choose the place that feels safest and most structured for your pup
Safety Checklist
Bring this checklist when visiting and comparing other dog daycare, boarding, and grooming facilities.
Complete your profile, upload vaccines, and let’s schedule your pup’s evaluation.
Start your Wag’n World enrollment today for dog daycare, overnight boarding, and grooming in a safe, structured, and transparent environment built for dogs and the people who love them.
Need one more thing before you enroll? Use these helpful resources to review the agreement, learn the app, or view our dog cams.
Dog Daycare, Boarding & Grooming FAQs
Get quick answers to the most common questions about Wag’n World dog daycare, overnight boarding, grooming, and enrollment requirements in Houston.
Does my dog need an evaluation before daycare?
Yes. Every dog must complete and pass a Wag’n World evaluation before participating in daycare or boarding. This ensures safe group placement and a positive experience for all dogs.
What vaccines are required for dog daycare?
Dogs must have current Bordetella, Distemper/Parvo (DHLPP), and Rabies vaccinations. Records must include your dog’s name and next due dates.
Is Wag’n World a cage-free dog daycare?
Yes. Wag’n World is a cage-free, open-play dog daycare where dogs socialize in supervised playgroups based on size, temperament, and play style.
How are dogs grouped during daycare?
Dogs are grouped by size, energy level, behavior, comfort, and play style to help create safe and comfortable interactions throughout the day.
What happens if my dog doesn’t pass the evaluation?
If a dog cannot safely participate in group play, we will notify you and discuss alternative options or recommendations.
Do you offer dog boarding and grooming?
Yes. Wag’n World offers overnight dog boarding with daycare included, as well as full-service professional dog grooming.
$30 Evaluation Day
How to get started?
Your pup must pass an Evaluation before attending Daycare or Boarding at Wag’n World. Evaluations are done Monday-Saturday and must be scheduled by our staff. Please reach out once you’ve completed your profile and uploaded your vaccines. We look forward to meeting your pup!
Bordetella, Distemper/Parvo (DHLPP), and Rabies vaccinations are required. The vaccination document must display the dog’s name and the due dates for their next vaccinations. Wag’n World accepts both 6 month and 1 year Bordetella vaccinations. It is the pet parent’s responsibility to keep their pups records up to date and upload proof of their vaccination records to their Gingr profile.
No dogs over 7 months of age will be permitted entry to Daycare or Boarding at Wag’n World unless they have been spayed or neutered. All dogs must be at least 15 weeks of age or older with all puppy vaccines completed. The amount of Distemper/Parvo puppy boosters needed (typically 3-5) is determined by your vet.
Unlike dog parks and other socialization scenarios, Wag’n World has trained dog handlers to consistently manage play groups, monitor behaviors, and constantly evaluate each individual to assess the dog’s ability to safely participate in group play.
Unfortunately, not every dog is equipped to handle our open play environment. Some behaviors that subject to “failing” are excessive fearfulness, snapping, repeat mounting, resource guarding, aggression of any kind toward the other dogs or staff, and other behaviors perceived as dangerous for group play. Our procedures for expulsion include, but are not limited to; verbally and physically redirecting the dog’s attention, keeping them on a lead for up to 5 minutes, and/or three 10 minute kennel time outs for repeat offenders. If a dog is still acting out, they are removed from group and parents will be notified.
We thank you in advance for understanding our policies and procedures, as the safety of all the pups is our number one priority.
Wag’n World is a cage-free, open-play environment. That means your dog gets to play, run, and socialize — but just like sending your child to school, it comes with risks. Despite our cleaning, supervision, and safety practices, your dog may still:
Catch a communicable illness (like common colds, kennel cough or parasites).
Get minor injuries (like scratches, broken nails, sore pads, or grooming-related nicks if their coat is matted).
We take every precaution possible, but no dog daycare in the world can eliminate these risks entirely. By enrolling and eletronically signing your pet owner agreement, you’re acknowledging and accepting these possibilities in exchange for the social, mental, and physical benefits of daycare, overnight boarding and grooming at Wag’n World.
Communicable diseases such as kennel cough, common colds and parasites are not something created within any dog care facilities. With all the dogs passing through our doors each day, we can only control the measures outlined above to minimize risks. While proper ventilation and air filtration significantly improve overall air quality, they cannot fully eliminate the possibility of airborne illnesses.
At Wag’n World, we take pride in operating state-of-the-art facilities equipped with advanced ventilation and air systems that meet and exceed the standards set by the City of Houston for our building size and occupancy. Our investment in high-end infrastructure reflects our commitment to providing the safest and healthiest environment possible for every dog in our care.
LOVE YOUR PUPS?!
Don’t settle for less, choose the BEST!
Below you will find our downloadable, printable checklist that we encourage all pawrents to use while investigating other facilities. Schedule a tour today at both locations to see all Wag’n World has to offer, walk-ins are welcome!
