Taurus Academy
| DOG BOARDING | |
| Boarding is the perfect way to keep your dog stimulated and cared for while you are away from home. We put an emphasis on cleanliness and safety so we can assure your dog will have a great experience! | |
| Standard Boarding | $59 |
| Standard boarding social group play throughout the day, multiple potty breaks, comfy kennels with blankets, chew toys and soothing music for naptime and bedtime, daily room service and housekeeping, and all feeding and non-injectable medications at no extra cost and lots of TLC from our highly-trained staff of dog-lovers. Executive Suites available at Taurus Lake Travis and Bark & Zoom locations. | |
| BOARDING RESERVATION POLICIES | |
| Dogs must complete our Evaluation Day before regular boarding or daycare reservations can be booked. Standard check-out is 12pm. Pets picked up after 12pm will be charged a daycare fee of $40. | |
| BOARDING & DAYCARE ACTIVITIES & ADD-ONS | |
| Play Day With Boarding | Included! |
| Private Boarding (Non-Social Play) | $89 |
| 2 Individual Playtimes Daily | |
| Neighborhood Walk | $25 |
| Enrichment Activities: Brain Games, Nose Work, Tug Time, Ball Time, Cuddle Time | $25 |
| Daily Photo Update | $5 |
| Stuffed Kong or Ice Cream Treat | $10 |
| Extended Checkout (after 12pm) | $40 |
| House Food | $5 |
| We encourage you to bring the food your pet eats at home to enjoy while they stay with us. Changing a petās food can cause stomach irritation and digestive issues, so we prefer to feed them the food they regularly eat. If you forget your food for meals ā no worries! Our high-quality in-house food can be provided at the ownerās request. | |
| PLAY DAYS / DOG DAYCARE | |
| Bring your dogs to our award-winning daycare so they can play with their peers under the supervision of our trained staff. Once you bring them, they will never want to leave! Daycare is available from 7am - 7pm daily. | |
| Evaluation Day | Free |
| Play Day (single visit) | $40/day |
| Play Day 10-Pack ($370, save $20) | $37/day |
| Play Day 20-Pack ($720, save $60) | $36/day |
| Half Day Weekend Special | $24/day |
| Day Spa | $25/day |
| Discounted day care for our Grooming clients who want to play! |
| DOG BOARDING | |
| Boarding is the perfect way to keep your dog stimulated and cared for while you are away from home. We put an emphasis on cleanliness and safety so we can assure your dog will have a great experience! | |
| Standard Boarding | $59 |
| Standard boarding social group play throughout the day, multiple potty breaks, comfy kennels with blankets, chew toys and soothing music for naptime and bedtime, daily room service and housekeeping, and all feeding and non-injectable medications at no extra cost and lots of TLC from our highly-trained staff of dog-lovers. Executive Suites available at Taurus Lake Travis and Bark & Zoom locations. | |
| BOARDING RESERVATION POLICIES | |
| Dogs must complete our Evaluation Day before regular boarding or daycare reservations can be booked. Standard check-out is 12pm. Pets picked up after 12pm will be charged a daycare fee of $39. | |
| BOARDING & DAYCARE ACTIVIES & ADD-ONS | |
| Evaluation Day | Free |
| Private Boarding (Non-Social Play) | $89 |
| 2 Individual Playtimes Daily | |
| Neighborhood Walk | $25 |
| Enrichment Activities: Brain Games, Nose Work, Tug Time, Ball Time, Cuddle Time | $25 |
| Daily Photo Update | $5 |
| Stuffed Kong or Ice Cream Treat | $10 |
| Extended Checkout (after 12pm) | $40 |
| House Food | $5 |
| We encourage you to bring the food your pet eats at home to enjoy while they stay with us. Changing a petās food can cause stomach irritation and digestive issues, so we prefer to feed them the food they regularly eat. If you forget your food for meals ā no worries! Our high-quality in-house food can be provided at the ownerās request. | |
| PLAY DAYS / DOG DAYCARE | |
| Bring your dogs to our award-winning daycare so they can play with their peers under the supervision of our trained staff. Once you bring them, they will never want to leave! Daycare is available from 7am - 7pm daily. | |
| Evaluation Day | Free |
| Play Day (single visit) | $40/day |
| Play Day 10-Pack ($370, save $20) | $37/day |
| Play Day 20-Pack ($720, save $60) | $36/day |
| Half Day Weekend Special | $24/day |
| Day Spa | $25/day |
| Discounted day care for our Grooming clients who want to play! |
| Daycare Membership | |
| Visits | Per Month |
|---|---|
| 1 Visit Per Week | $160 ($32/day) |
| 5 Visit Per Month | |
| 2 Visits Per Week | $290 ($29/day) |
| 10 Visits Per Month | |
| 3 Visits Per Week | $405 ($27/day) |
| 15 Visits Per Month | |
| Unlimited Visits Per Week | $630, (as low as $21/day) |
| Unlimited Visits Per Month |
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| DOG TRAINING | |
| We have worked with thousands of households over the last 25 years, and have developed programs that can fit anybody. We can tailor a program that helps you find more harmony in your home. | |
| INDIVIDUAL CONSULTATION | $150 on-site/$200 off-site |
| Our trainer consultants are experts at working with owners and their dogs together to make their relationship the best it can be. For the dogs who either learn best at home, or in 1x1 sessions with their owners, our private consultations are an excellent option. (Package option available.) | |
| 45-min Virtual- Individual Consultation | $75 |
| 1:1 video session with one of our expert trainers to consult with owners regarding behavioral concerns, basic obedience, puppy training, and more. | |
| 3-Pack 45min Virtual-Individual Consult Package | $199 |
| GROUP TRAINING CLASS | $45 |
| We offer single 1-Hour Group Training classes at various locations around Austin. We have classes covering topics such as Dog Manners 101, Leash Manners and Recall, Puppy Classes and more. Check with your nearby resort's Trainer for more details. (Member discounts available.) | |
| PUPPY CONSULTATION | $120 |
| This at-home consultation is a crash course in all things puppy. One of our expert trainers will meet you at your house and set you up with everything you and your pup need to get started on the right paw, addressing all the common puppy issues as well as anything specific to you and your pup. For puppies 6 months and younger. | |
| BOARD & TRAIN | |
| Your dog will come to stay with us for a two, three or four week intensive ācamp," where your dog will learn all he needs to know to fit perfectly into your life. Once your dogās training is finished, itās your turn to learn. We'll meet with you at the facility, as well as at home and on outings, to make sure that you both get the best out of your new relationship. | |
| Board & Train - 2 weeks | $1,849 |
| Board & Train - 3 weeks | $2,599 |
| Board & Train - 4 weeks | $3,199 |
| 1 Week Refresher | $150 |
| Once your dog has completed one of our in-house training programs such as a Board and Train or Day Train, your dog is eligible to add on a 1-week refresher to their future boarding stays. This can also be customized to fit your dogs needs and boarding length of stay. The trainer will review with the client in advance the focus areas for training for their refresher program. | |
| DAY TRAIN | |
| Our Day Train program offers the same great training experience as our Board & Train, but your dog gets to head home with you each evening. Itās the perfect option for owners who want professional training support while keeping their pup at home and in their daily routine. Each day, youāll receive a daily practice plan to help maintain consistency and reinforce what your dog is learning throughout the program. | |
| Day Train - 10 day package | $1,450 |
| Day Train - 15 day package | $2,050 |
| Day Train - 20 day package | $2,650 |
| SINGLE TRAINING ADD-ON SESSION | $50 |
| Training Add-on sessions are 1-on-1, 30-minute training session with a trainer and your dog during a daycare or boarding stay. Weāll focus your dogās training on the skills and behaviors that are most important to you. This is a great way to broaden your dog's skills while adding enrichment during their stay. You can add one per day or multiple to a boarding reservation. | |
| ADVANCE BOARD & TRAIN UPGRADE | |
| Advanced board and training program: Beyond basic commands, the training includes advanced obedience skills like off-leash recall, place commands, and loose-leash walking in distracting environments | |
| 2-Week Advance Package Upgrade | $250 |
| 3-Week Advance Package Upgrade | $300 |
| 4-Week Advance Package Upgrade | $350 |
| CALM DOG GROOMING | $480 |
| Our Calm Dog Grooming Program is 6 days over a 2- week period. This training program is designed to build a lifelong positive association to grooming through early exposure and desensitization. This program is added to any of our core services ā including Day Care, Boarding, or our 2-Week Board & Train or Day Train programs. (Discounts applied when combined with our Board and Train or Day Train.) | |
| Canine Good Citizen Testing | $45-55 |
| The American Kennel Club (AKC) Canine Good Citizen test is a great way to evaluate your dog's overall behavioral and training skills. The CGC Certification is also required as a prerequisite with most organizations when becoming a Therapy Dog. Whether your dog has had prior training with or without us, this test is open to all dogs that meet the minimum requirements and can be determined by one of our CGC Evaluators. |
| DOG TRAINING | |
| We have worked with thousands of households over the last 25 years, and have developed programs that can fit anybody. We can tailor a program that helps you find more harmony in your home. | |
| INDIVIDUAL CONSULTATION | |
| On-Site | $150 |
| Off-Site | $200 |
| Our trainer consultants are experts at working with owners and their dogs together to make their relationship the best it can be. For the dogs who either learn best at home, or in 1x1 sessions with their owners, our private consultations are an excellent option. (Package option available.) | |
| 45-min Virtual- Individual Consultation | $75 |
| 1:1 video session with one of our expert trainers to consult with owners regarding behavioral concerns, basic obedience, puppy training, and more. | |
| 3-Pack 45min Virtual-Individual Consult Package | $199 |
| GROUP TRAINING CLASS | $45 |
| We offer single 1-Hour Group Training classes at various locations around Austin. We have classes covering topics such as Dog Manners 101, Leash Manners and Recall, Puppy Classes and more. Check with your nearby resort's Trainer for more details. (Member discounts available.) | |
| PUPPY CONSULTATION | $120 |
| This at-home consultation is a crash course in all things puppy. One of our expert trainers will meet you at your house and set you up with everything you and your pup need to get started on the right paw, addressing all the common puppy issues as well as anything specific to you and your pup. For puppies 6 months and younger. | |
| BOARD & TRAIN | |
| Your dog will come to stay with us for a two, three or four week intensive ācamp," where your dog will learn all he needs to know to fit perfectly into your life. Once your dogās training is finished, itās your turn to learn. We'll meet with you at the facility, as well as at home and on outings, to make sure that you both get the best out of your new relationship. | |
| Board & Train - 2 weeks | $1,849 |
| Board & Train - 3 weeks | $2,599 |
| Board & Train - 4 weeks | $3,199 |
| 1 Week Refresher | $750 |
| Once your dog has completed one of our in-house training programs such as a Board and Train or Day Train, your dog is eligible to add on a 1-week refresher to their future boarding stays. This can also be customized to fit your dogs needs and boarding length of stay. The trainer will review with the client in advance the focus areas for training for their refresher program. | |
| DAY TRAIN | |
| Our Day Train program offers the same great training experience as our Board & Train, but your dog gets to head home with you each evening. Itās the perfect option for owners who want professional training support while keeping their pup at home and in their daily routine. Each day, youāll receive a daily practice plan to help maintain consistency and reinforce what your dog is learning throughout the program. | |
| Day Train - 10 day package | $1,450 |
| Day Train - 15 day package | $2,050 |
| Day Train - 20 day package | $2,650 |
| SINGLE TRAINING ADD-ON SESSION | $50 |
| Training Add-on sessions are 1-on-1, 30-minute training session with a trainer and your dog during a daycare or boarding stay. Weāll focus your dogās training on the skills and behaviors that are most important to you. This is a great way to broaden your dog's skills while adding enrichment during their stay. You can add one per day or multiple to a boarding reservation. | |
| ADVANCE BOARD & TRAIN UPGRADE | |
| Advanced board and training program: Beyond basic commands, the training includes advanced obedience skills like off-leash recall, place commands, and loose-leash walking in distracting environments | |
| 2-Week Advance Package Upgrade | $250 |
| 3-Week Advance Package Upgrade | $300 |
| 4-Week Advance Package Upgrade | $350 |
| Calm Dog Grooming | $480 |
| Our Calm Dog Grooming Program is 6 days over a 2- week period. This training program is designed to build a lifelong positive association to grooming through early exposure and desensitization. This program is added to any of our core services ā including Day Care, Boarding, or our 2-Week Board & Train or Day Train programs. (Discounts applied when combined with our Board and Train or Day Train.) | |
| Canine Good Citizen Testing | $45-55 |
| The American Kennel Club (AKC) Canine Good Citizen test is a great way to evaluate your dog's overall behavioral and training skills. The CGC Certification is also required as a prerequisite with most organizations when becoming a Therapy Dog. Whether your dog has had prior training with or without us, this test is open to all dogs that meet the minimum requirements and can be determined by one of our CGC Evaluators. |
| Full Grooms | |
| Prices subject to change and fluctuate | |
| Helpful Pricing Information: | |
| ā¢ Most dogs will fall within the listed price ranges if they are groomed on a consistent schedule (every 4ā8 weeks, depending on coat type). | |
| ā¢ Short hair dogs (eg. Boxer, Pit Bull, French Bulldog) typically would receive Full Service Baths and NOT Full Service Grooms that include clippers. If a shavedown is needed, please call resort for pricing details. | |
| ā¢ All of our Full Grooms base pricing considers breed's average weight, coat type, coat length, bathing, drying, and standard brushing time requirements. | |
| ā¢ Common Add-Ons Such as De-Matting and Extra-Care needs will be assessed by Groomer and clients will be contacted prior to fee applied. Extra-Care Fee can be applied for dogs that may require more comforting, and grooming familiarization. | |
| Dog Size | |
| XSmall-Small (up to 25lbs) | Rate(s) |
| Example Breeds: | $69+ |
| Dachshund, Pomeranian, Havanese | |
| Medium (26-50lbs) | |
| Example Breeds: | $74+ |
| Shetland Sheepdog, Scottish Terrier | |
| Large (51-80lbs) | |
| Example Breeds: | $90+ |
| Golden Retriever, Irish Setter, Siberian Husky | |
| XLarge-XXLarge (81-99lbs) | |
| Example Breeds: | $105+ |
| St. Bernard, Great Pyrenees, Swiss Mountain Dog | |
| All Doodles | $111+ |
| Additional Grooming & Bathing Services | |
| Mini Groom | Starting at $65 |
| Premium Bath | Starting at $55 |
| Full Bath | Starting at $50 |
| Exit Bath | Starting at $25 |
| Common Quick Services & Add-Ons | |
| Nail Trims | $20 |
| Nail Trim w/Dremel | $20-30 |
| De-Shed | $30-60 |
| De-Matting | $30/15 min |
| Ear Cleaning | $20-40 |
| Sanitary Trim | $10-20 |
| Brush Out | Starting at $30 |
| Vaccinations & Guest Policies |
| Required Vaccinations |
| At least 48 hours prior to your dog's arrival for any service at Taurus Academy, we must have a formal vaccination record from a licensed veterinarian indicating that your dog is up to date on the following vaccinations: Rabies, Bordetella, DHPP, Canine Influenza. |
| Spay / Neuter |
| Dogs must complete our Evaluation Day before regular boarding or daycare reservations can be booked. Dogs over 10 months of age must be spayed / neutered to visit Taurus Academy. |
| GUEST POLICIES |
| Please review our full Behavior, Health, Safety and Financial Policies that apply to all Taurus Academy clients and guests. |
