The Ultimate Pup Ranch Adventure including Door-to-Door Pup Bus Service
Unleash your dog’s best version of itself. Off-leash play as a pack. Running, hiking, and swimming. Learn more in our 6-step journey.
Murphy's Pup Bus Experience
Follow the journey from pickup to amazing ranch adventures to back home.
1. The Pick-up
2. Ranch Arrival
3. Pup Pool & Cooling Tent
4. Hiking In Pup Pines
5. The Return Trip
6. Home Sweet Home
Is your Dog a good fit?
Is your Dog a good fit for Murphy's Pup Bus?
- Play, hike, and/or swim
- Love other dogs
- Love people
- Love ride in car
- Spay/Neutered, Vaccinated, Regular Flea & Heartworm preventative meds
The Pup Bus Journey
From pickup to ranch adventures to drop-off See a day in the life of the Pup Crew.
- +5 Acre shaded ranch: Play/Hike/Swim
- GPS tracker clipped to each Pups harness
- Daily highlight photos & videos on social media
All-in-one: Customer Portal
Everything You Need in One Place
From booking to payment, profile management to waivers, manage your entire Pup Bus experience seamlessly.
Pet & Parent Profiles
Our All-in-one: Customer Portal makes it easy to manage profiles and needed forms.
- Manage profiles for Pup and Pup Parent.
- Vaccine, Spay/Neuter, Waivers tracking
- Emergency contacts
Scheduling
Our All-in-one: Customer Portal makes it easy to manage profiles and needed forms.
- Minimum of 1 recurring session/week
- Stop any time
Secure Payments
Integrated with RunLoyal for secure, PCI-compliant payment processing. Save cards, view history, and get automatic receipts.
- Save payment methods
- Automatic receipts
Digital Waivers
Sign and manage all required waivers digitally. Legal, secure, and paperless documentation.
- Digital signatures
- Liability & medical forms
The Pup Bus Journey
From pickup to ranch adventures to drop-off – see a day in the life of the Pup Crew.
- +5 Acre shaded ranch: Play/Hike/Swim
- GPS tracker clipped to each Pups harness
- Daily highlight photos & videos on social media
Questions Answered
- Ranch location, drop-off/pick-up, day/times
- Pricing
- Safety protocols
Safe & Secure Section
Doggy Freedom
Off-leash freedom with the rest of the pup crew. Playing and discovering while always supervised by the coolest dog lovers around!
Shaded Hiking & Dog Park
Shaded hiking trails and open dog-park space, where sniffing is encouraged and discovery is endless.
The Pup Pool
Supervised swimming in our custom-built Pup Pool, and surrounding deck. The ultimate way to cool off & catch some rays!
The Pup Bus
The journey is half the fun when you are on the coolest bus in town with your Pup Crew! Safe, climate controlled, designed just for pups.
Why Pup Parents Love US
Convenience
Door-to-Door Service
Happy & Tired Pup
Off-Leash outdoor adventure shared by a “pack” of happy pups
Safe & Secure
Multiple protocols, including bus seat belt, GPS tracker, fenced ranch, and vaccine required. Pet First Aid/CPR Trained & Certified.
Pup Parents Community
Parents are a part of the coolest Pup experience in Austin
Voices of Pup Parents
“The change in Murphy (yes, same name!) is incredible. He used to have so much pent-up energy, but now he comes home a ‘happy tired’ that lasts for days.”
Sarah J. & Murphy
Goldendoodle Parents
“Safety was my #1 concern. Seeing the trackers and the photos of the pack play completely put my mind at ease. Best service in the city!”
David R. & Bella
Rescue Advocates
“The bus is the highlight of her week. She literally sits by the window waiting for the yellow bus to arrive. It’s transformed her social skills.”
Linda T. & Luna
Corgi Mama
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Murphy’s Pup Bus experience
Tell me more about the experience at Murphy’s Pup Bus – Dog Ranch & Daycare?
- The ultimate doggy day-camp experience where dogs can truly be dogs.
- The experience takes place on a beautiful shaded fenced 5-acre ranch located within a larger ~25-acre tree-filled property, less than 10 miles east of Downtown Austin.
- Pups enjoy:
- Off-leash freedom
- Swimming in the Pup Pool (~2ft deep, 95% chemical free, always supervised)
- Hiking shaded Pup Pines trails
- Playing in the Pup Park
- Relaxing in the Pup Tent cooled by our outdoor AC system. (EDIT)
- Two daily sessions:
- AM Session: ~7:30am–11:30am
- PM Session: ~11:30am–3:30pm
- Sessions include 13 dogs supervised by 2 trained Pup Pals
- Pup Pals ensure every dog stays safe while having an amazing experience.
Where is Murphy’s Pup Bus Ranch located?
Less than 10 miles (~20 minutes) east of Downtown Austin.
Where in Austin does Murphy’s Pup Bus pick up from?
MPB initial focus will be Downtown and Central Austin. Apply to see if your Pup’s home can be a part of the route. (Capitalize Pup)
When is Murphy’s Pup Bus – Dog Ranch & Daycare open?
- Monday through Thursday
- Two sessions daily:
- AM Session
- PM Session
- Dogs can also stay for both sessions.
How does Pup Bus pick-up and drop-off work?
- Dogs are picked up either from home or a nearby Pup Stop.
- The retrofitted climate-controlled Pup Bus includes secure seat belts and safety-focused seating.
- After the session, pups are safely returned home happy, tired, and ready for a nap.
What are Murphy’s Pup Bus safety protocols?
- Fully fenced & secured ranch, allowing safe off-leash fun.
- Shaded ranch, supervised Pup Pool, and Pup Tent cooled by our outdoor AC system.
- GPS tracker is attached to each Pup’s harness. Although 100% supervised, this enables fast-find of all our Pups at the 5-Acre Pup Ranch.
- Climate-controlled Pup Bus, including the loving oversight of 2 Pup Pals.
- No highway routes used during transportation.
- All Pup Pals are Pet First Aid/CPR Trained & Certified.
- Supervised swimming at all times.
- All dogs must be: Spayed/neutered, Up-to-date on vaccines (Rabies, Bordetella, DHLPP)
Are all dogs a good fit for Murphy’s Pup Bus?
- Murphy’s Pup Bus prioritizes safety and an exceptionally fun experience for all the Pups.
- Occasionally, a dog may not acclimate well to the bus and/or ranch.
- Although all dogs will be treated with care & love, it may be determined that MPB is not the right fit for a dog.
How does MPB manage behavior issues?
- Online application includes scheduling a 30min meet & greet, as well as asking the owner’s perspective on the pet’S socialization Skills.
- On your Pups first day, Pup Parents asked to wait 2—3 minutes at the pick-up to ensure your dog settles on the bus comfortably.
- If behavior issues occur at the ranch:1. Pup takes a cool-off in a supervised, Shaded fenced time-out area. After this cool-off, most dogs successfully rejoin the Pup
Crew. If not, Pup returns to time-out area.2. If issues continue, Pup is brought back to the “Time-Out” area.3. In such cases Of sustained issues at the ranch, the Pup Parent will be updated at the end Of the session at drop-off. Craig will call Pup Parent at end-of-day to discuss suggested next steps.4. If issues continue, they will remain in the safe fenced time-out area for the remainder of the session.5. Pup parents will be updated at the end of the session at drop-off. Additionally, Craig will set up a call with Pup Parent to discuss the suggested next steps.
Does my dog need to be spayed/neutered? Vaccinated?
- Yes.
What happens if my dog gets sick or injured?
- Pup parents are contacted immediately if concerns arise.
- A veterinary partner is available if emergency care is needed.
- Emergency treatment may occur before contact if urgent care is required.
- Registration includes a waiver acknowledging natural play risks and veterinary authorization.
Are there waivers required during registration?
Yes. Registration includes acknowledgment and approval for:
- Liability waiver
- Covers risks like scratches, bites, insect bites, transportation incidents, etc.
- Vet waiver
- Allows emergency veterinary care if required.
- Vaccination verification
- All vaccination and spay/neuter records must be uploaded to the customer portal.
- Liability waiver
How do I apply for the Inaugural Pup Crew program?
- Click “Apply Now”
- Follow the application instructions and next steps
Where will my dog be picked up?
- Pick-up occurs at or near your address.
- Downtown dogs may use designated Pup Stops.
- Estimated pick-up and drop-off times will be provided.
- App notifications will alert you when the Pup Bus is approaching.
What is the cost per session?
- $60 per session
- Includes:
How do I get to see my pup and the Pup Crew having all this fun?
Still Have Questions, or Ideas to Make Murphy's Pup Bus even better?
We’d love to chat! Reach out and we’ll answer any additional questions you might have. We love talking to our existing and potential Pup Parents.