Dog Sitting and Boarding Rates in San Antonio (2026): What Local Sitters Actually Charge
Short answer: in San Antonio, a pet sitter who comes to your home costs about $17 to $22 an hour. Overnight kennel boarding runs $40 to $75 a night (most charge $49 to $60), and boarding in a sitter's own home is about $45 to $60 a night for one dog. Daycare is $24 to $50 a day, and a 30-minute drop-in visit or walk is $20 to $40 (most charge $25 to $30). We checked the published price lists of 35 San Antonio businesses, plus Care.com, in October 2026.
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$17The price is the easy part. Your dog has 47 little rules. Your sitter probably knows 4. That gap is where trips go wrong, and it's why we built The Paw Brief (more below).
San Antonio dog care prices at a glance
| Type of care | Typical San Antonio price | Where the number comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Pet sitter in your home | $16.56 to $21.99 an hour | Care.com San Antonio rates, October 2026 |
| Kennel boarding, standard room | $49 to $60 a night | Puppy Power ($49), Camp Bow Wow Northwest ($53), Hounds Town Northeast ($55), Lucy's Doggy Daycare ($60) |
| Boarding, budget kennels | $40 to $44 a night | The Pets Inn, Tails Are Wagging, Tail Waggerz, Pet Paradise Stone Oak (Indoor Suite) |
| Boarding with daycare play included | $58 to $75 a night | Kara's K9 Retreat ($58), Good Dog at Pearl ($64), Pup Pup & Away ($75 per 24 hours) |
| Luxury suite | $72 to $114 a night | Bluebonnet Bunk'n Biscuit ($72), Lucy's ($78), Camp Bow Wow ($80), The Palms ($82 to $104), Pet Paradise VIP Patio Suite ($114) |
| Boarding, extra dog in the same room | $31 to $46 a night | Pet Paradise ($31), Good Dog ($39), Camp Bow Wow ($44), Puppy Power ($46) |
| Boarding in a sitter's home | $45 to $60 a night | Cozy Casita de Pets ($50), Spoiled Rotten Pet Care ($55), All Our Friends Pet Care ($45 to $60) |
| Overnight sitter in your home | $75 to $175 a night | K-9 Nannies ($75), Happy Paws Fit & Sit ($150), Fidos & Felines ($175) |
| Doggy daycare, full day | $24 to $50 a day | Tails Are Wagging and Puppy Power ($24), Camp Bow Wow ($33), Lucy's ($37), Dogtopia Alamo Heights ($50) |
| Drop-in visit or walk, 30 minutes | $20 to $40 | TNH Pawjects ($20), All Our Friends ($25), Puparazzi Pet Care ($27), Tail Waggerz ($30), Fidos & Felines ($40) |
| Short check-in, 15 minutes | $20 to $21 | Tail Waggerz ($20), Happy Paws Fit & Sit ($21) |
San Antonio sits above the Texas average ($14.19 to $20.57 an hour) and right around the national average of $16.68 to $22.55, according to Care.com.
Rates in the suburbs
Outside the city line, the going rate depends a lot on which side of town you're on:
| Area | Starting rate | Top rate |
|---|---|---|
| Schertz | $17.75/hr | $29.13/hr |
| Converse | $16.00/hr | $21.36/hr |
| Boerne | $13.83/hr | $20.28/hr |
| Cibolo | $13.38/hr | $15.25/hr |
Source: Care.com, October 2026.
What pushes the price up in San Antonio
- Big dogs. Some kennels price by weight: Karma's Cozy Kennel lists boarding at $25 for dogs 19 lbs and down, up to $45 for 100 lbs and up. Small dogs can get cheaper rooms too: Pet Paradise's Tiny Town Cabana (under 30 lbs) is $35 a day against $44 for an Indoor Suite.
- More than one dog. Two dogs at Sunny Oaks Pet Resort in Boerne are $107 a day instead of $57 for one. Kennels take $3 to $13 off each extra dog sharing a room (Camp Bow Wow charges $44 for the second dog instead of $53).
- Holidays and Spring Break. Lucy's adds $5 per dog per night on holidays and drops its extended-stay discounts during Spring Break. Bluebonnet Bunk'n Biscuit adds a nightly peak season surcharge for major holidays and local school breaks. The Pets Inn charges $10 per room on Christmas, New Year's Day and other holidays, and sitters add $10 to $20 a visit or day (Fidos & Felines, Happy Paws, Loyal Pet Watch). Book early for the holidays and Spring Break.
- Late pick-up. Many kennels charge for the extra day: Hoff's Hounds charges $32 per dog for pick-up after noon, Hounds Town charges a $28 daycare fee after 12pm, and The Pets Inn charges $10 per pet for late checkout.
- Extras. Using the kennel's food ($3 a meal at Tails Are Wagging, $5 a day at The Pets Inn), medication ($1 a dose at Home Away From Home Kennels, $10 a day at Loyal Pet Watch) and sitter travel fees outside their area ($1 to $3 a mile) are often add-ons.
- The other way: discounts. This is a military town, and several kennels show it on their price lists: Puppy Power charges $46 a night with a military ID, Hoff's Hounds offers TDY and deployment rates, and Sunny Oaks takes 5% off for military, teachers and law enforcement. Long stays are cheaper too (Hoff's drops from $55 to $40 a night for 21+ nights).
Sitter at home, sitter's home, or kennel?
| Option | San Antonio price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Sitter in your home | $17 to $22 an hour, or $25 to $30 a visit | Dogs who are anxious away from home, older dogs, homes with other pets |
| Boarding in a sitter's home | About $45 to $60 a night | Social dogs who like a quiet house and one person |
| Kennel or pet resort | $40 to $75 a night (suites up to $114) | Dogs who love other dogs and a busy day of play |
San Antonio weather matters too. In the long hot summer, a midday walk on hot pavement is hard on paws, so the walk has to happen early in the morning or after dark, and local kennels sell their heat plans: Pet Paradise lists shaded play yards and a pool, and Puppy Power a climate-controlled indoor playroom. Whoever you pick needs to know your dog's limits.
The part no price covers
The walk is rarely what goes wrong. It's the text at 9pm.
"How much food again?" "Is the white pill the morning one?" "Who's your vet?"
You're paying $20 to $75 a day for someone to look after your dog. Then you hand them the most important information out loud, at the door, in a rush, and hope it sticks. Or you write a 10-page Word document they skim once.
Whether it's a friend, a $22-an-hour pro or a $75-a-night resort, they all need the same things from you, and most owners forget at least one:
- Exactly how much your dog eats, and when (not "morning-ish")
- Every medication, the dose, and how to give it
- The quirks: the gate that doesn't latch, the bolt at the front door, the toy that can't be left out
- When to call you, and when to skip you and go straight to the emergency vet
- Your vet, the nearest 24-hour clinic, and a backup contact who isn't you
The Paw Brief: one handbook your sitter can scan in seconds
The Paw Brief asks you the questions you'd forget, then turns your answers into one clear care guide. Fill it in once, update it before each trip, and hand it to whoever is watching your dog: a sitter, a boarding kennel, or your neighbor.
What's inside:
- Who is who: photos and markings for each pet, so meds and food never get mixed up
- Precise times: real times for meals, walks and meds, not "evening"
- Little rituals: the bedtime toy, the water-bowl trick, the things only you know
- Behavior, honestly: checkboxes for reactivity, separation anxiety and resource guarding, so your sitter isn't surprised
- Emergency thresholds: exactly when to call you and when to go straight to the vet
- House details: alarm, fuse box, spare key, and neighbor boundaries
What you get: a fillable PDF that works on any device, plus an editable Canva version. Instant download, no subscription.
The math is easy. One night of San Antonio boarding costs $40 to $75. The Paw Brief costs $17, once, and you reuse it for every trip after this one.
No risk: if it doesn't help, you get your money back within 30 days.
The Paw Brief is made by the team behind this guide. The prices and local listings above are researched separately and nobody paid to be included.
San Antonio dog sitters, kennels and daycares
Real local options with their Google rating. Where a business publishes its prices, we list them with a link so you can check.
Boarding and kennels
- Camp Bow Wow San Antonio Northwest, Northwest (UTSA area) · 4.8★ (419 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Regular Cabin: $53 per night; Luxury Suite: $80 per night; Full-Day Daycare: $33 per day
- The Pets Inn, Airport area · 4.8★ (318 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Standard Boarding (all inclusive): $40 per night; Suite Boarding (all inclusive): $50 per night; Daycare: $25 per day
- Puppy Power Dog Resort, East San Antonio · 4.8★ (338 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Boarding, 1st dog: $49 per night; Boarding, each additional dog: $46 per night; Daycare: $24 per day, per dog
- Lucy's Doggy Daycare and Spa - Downtown, Downtown San Antonio · 4.7★ (776 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Traditional Boarding: $60 per night; Luxury Boarding: $78 per night; Daycare, full day: $37 per day
- Four Paws Inn Pet Resort & Dog Training Center, Converse · 4.7★ (382 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Dog boarding: starts at $49.95 per night plus activity package
- Bluebonnet Bunk'n Biscuit, Selma · 4.7★ (953 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Standard Suite: $72 per night; Luxury Suite: $82 per night; Peace of Mind charge: $2 per day
- PetSuites San Antonio Airport, Airport area · 4.7★ (609 Google reviews) · Website
- Sunny Oaks Pet Resort, Boerne · 4.9★ (287 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Boarding, 1 pet: $57 per day; Boarding, 2 pets: $107 per day; Daycare, Single Day: $32 per day
- Lucy's Doggy Daycare and Spa - Thousand Oaks, Thousand Oaks · 4.6★ (683 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Traditional Boarding: $60 per night; Luxury Boarding: $78 per night; Daycare, full day: $37 per day
- PetSuites Westover Hills, Westover Hills · 4.5★ (390 Google reviews) · Website
- Rob Cary Pet Resort, North Central San Antonio · 4.4★ (339 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Daycare, full day group: $32 per day; Daycare, half day (up to 4 hrs): $23 per half day
- Pet Paradise Stone Oak, Stone Oak · 4.3★ (304 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Indoor Suite, 1st dog: $44 per day; Patio Suite, 1st dog: $53 per day; VIP Patio Suite, 1st dog: $114 per day
Daycare
- Tails Are Wagging, North Central San Antonio · 4.9★ (126 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Boarding: $40 per night; Daycare: $24 per day; Boarding, 7 consecutive nights: $38 per night
- Hounds Town - San Antonio - Northeast, Northeast San Antonio · 4.9★ (93 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Townhome boarding: $55 per night; Luxury Condo boarding: $75 per night; Daycare, Monday to Friday: $35 per day
- Waggy doggy daycare, San Antonio · 5★ (7 Google reviews)
- K-9 Nannies of San Antonio, Northwest San Antonio · New on Google · Website · Their prices: First visit of the day: $25 per visit; Each additional daily visit: $20 per visit; Overnight stay (8pm to 8am): $75 per night
Sitters and walkers (they come to you)
- Cathy's Critter Care, San Antonio · 5★ (304 Google reviews) · Website
- Paw Time Favorite Pet Sitting & Dog Walking, Huebner and Bitters · 4.9★ (143 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Meet & Greet: $30 per visit
- Throw Me A Bone, San Antonio · 4.9★ (141 Google reviews) · Website
- Northside Sitters Club Placement Service, Westover Hills · 5★ (127 Google reviews) · Website
- Just Fur A While Pet Services, San Antonio · 5★ (62 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Dog Walks / Potty Breaks: starting at $25 per visit; Pet Sitting Visits: starting at $25 per visit
- Puparazzi Pet Care, Northeast San Antonio · 4.9★ (37 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Recurring dog walking (2 to 3 walks a week): starting at $27 per 30-minute walk; On-demand walks: starting at $30 per 30-minute walk; In-home pet sitting: starting at $30 per visit
- Homey Hounds Pet Sitters, San Antonio · 4.6★ (38 Google reviews) · Website
- Happy Paws Fit & Sit, San Antonio · 5★ (32 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Pet sitting, 30 minute visit: $27 per visit; Dog fitness walk, 30 minutes: $29 per walk; Overnight care, 12 hours: $150.00 per night
- FurBaby Care Plus, Huebner and Bitters · 5★ (22 Google reviews) · Website
- Dharma's Bed and Biscuit, Northeast San Antonio · 5★ (21 Google reviews) · Website
- San Antonio Dog Walking Services, Northwest San Antonio · 4.3★ (22 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: In-Home Pet Care: starting as low as $22 per visit
- Loyal Pet Watch - In-home Pet Sitting in Stone Oak/Bulverde, Stone Oak and Bulverde · 5★ (17 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Medication: $10 per day; High-energy dogs: $15 per day; Holiday: +$20 per day
Listings come from Google Maps and each business's own website, checked October 2026. Nobody paid to be listed. Prices change, so confirm before you book. Own one of these businesses? Ask us about a featured spot.
Frequently asked questions
How much should I pay a dog sitter in San Antonio?
Most San Antonio pet sitters charge about $17 to $22 an hour, or $25 to $30 for a 30-minute visit. For a friend or neighbor, many owners pay close to the same hourly rate or a flat amount per day, plus a thank-you.
How much is dog boarding in San Antonio per night?
Kennel boarding is $40 to $75 a night; most San Antonio kennels charge $49 to $60, and luxury suites run $72 to $114. Boarding in a sitter's own home is about $45 to $60 a night for one dog.
Is it cheaper to board my dog or have a sitter come over?
For a full day, a kennel night ($40 to $75) is often cheaper than paying a sitter by the hour. For a few short visits a day, an in-home sitter can cost less and keeps your dog in its own routine. A sitter who stays overnight in your home costs the most, $75 to $175 a night.
Do San Antonio sitters charge more on holidays?
Often, yes. Kennels add about $5 to $10 per dog or room on holidays, some add a peak season surcharge for school breaks, and sitters add $10 to $20 a visit or day. Book early for Thanksgiving, Christmas and Spring Break.
What should I leave for my dog sitter?
Feeding amounts and times, medications with doses, your vet and the nearest emergency clinic, a backup contact, and house rules. The Paw Brief walks you through all of it and turns it into one guide your sitter can scan in seconds.