Dog Boarding Services
Dog Boarding in Dallas
Dog kennels, pet resorts and day care centers with overnight stays across Dallas. Contact them directly to check availability, prices and the vaccinations they require.
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28 premium boarding facilities in Dallas
Boykin Kennel
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Bones & Bacon Doggy Daycare
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Best Doggy Daycare and Hotel
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Barking Hound Village Lake Highlands
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Barking Hound Village Central
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Barking Hound Village
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Abbie's Dog House on Maple
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Abbie's Dog House on Belmont
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Pro Tips
- Visit local facilities in person before booking
- Book 2-4 weeks in advance for peak seasons
- Prepare vaccination records and instructions
- Pack familiar items for your pet's comfort
Choosing dog boarding in Dallas
Dog boarding in Dallas ranges from small kennels to pet resorts with indoor and outdoor play yards, private suites and day care. Visit before you book: a good facility will happily show you where dogs sleep, play and eat, and how it keeps them comfortable in the heat and the cold.
Canine flu and coughs
In December 2022, respiratory illness including canine influenza spiked across shelters, vet clinics and boarding facilities in Dallas, and Dallas Animal Services urged residents to avoid boarding, day care and dog parks while it lasted. Before your dog boards, ask your vet about the canine influenza vaccine (the first course is usually two doses a few weeks apart), and ask the facility how it separates a dog that starts coughing.
Most facilities also ask for rabies (required by Texas law from four months old), DHPP and Bordetella (kennel cough).
Outdoor play areas
Dallas zoning treats outdoor dog runs and play areas at boarding businesses as "outside runs", which the city's planners regulate. Ask how much time dogs spend outside, whether play yards are shaded, and where dogs go on very hot or freezing days.
What to ask
- Where do dogs sleep, and is someone on site overnight?
- Is play time in groups or one dog at a time, and how are groups matched?
- How do they keep dogs cool in summer and warm in a winter storm?
- Which vet do they use in an emergency?
- Can you bring your dog's own food, bedding or medication?
Busy dates and fireworks
Facilities fill up for summer, the Fourth of July and the winter holidays, so book early. Fireworks are illegal in Dallas, but Dallas Animal Services still takes in more lost dogs around the Fourth of July. Check that your dog's microchip details are current before its stay, and tell the facility if your dog is scared of loud noises.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Has there been canine flu in Dallas?
Yes. In December 2022 Dallas Animal Services reported a spike in respiratory illness, including canine influenza, across shelters, vet clinics and boarding facilities, and urged residents to avoid boarding and day care while it lasted.
What vaccinations does my dog need for boarding?
Rabies is required by Texas law from four months old, and most facilities ask for DHPP and Bordetella (kennel cough). Ask your vet about canine influenza too; its first course is usually two doses a few weeks apart.
How much does dog boarding cost in Dallas?
Prices vary with the facility and the type of room, so ask for a quote. Private suites cost more than standard kennels, and many places charge more over holidays.
How far ahead should I book?
For summer, the Fourth of July and the winter holidays, book several weeks ahead, because popular facilities fill up. At other times, call to check availability.
Should I visit before booking?
Yes. Ask to see where dogs sleep and play, how play yards are shaded and who is on site overnight. Some facilities offer a trial day, which helps nervous dogs settle in.
What should I pack for my dog's stay?
Your dog's usual food, any medication with written instructions, copies of its vaccination records and your vet's contact details. A familiar blanket or toy can help too.