Barking Hound Village Central
BoardingDaycare
Dogs Away score9.7 /10Exceptional · 194 reviews · top 9% in Dallas
Sources
Behind the 9.7
- Reviews read
- 194 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.90 ★
- Rank
- #32 of 406 in Dallas
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Policies published11 of 27From their website, 2026-08-20
Barking Hound Village Central is a pet boarding in Dallas, TX, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.7/10 (exceptional) from 194 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars — #32 of 406 in Dallas. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 11.
Top 9% in Dallas#32 of 406 by Dogs Away score, from 194 reviews.
No overnight staffStated on the facility’s own website.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, leptospirosis · Recommended: canine influenza
Key facts
- Services
- BoardingDaycarePet sitting
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- Not published
- Daycare rate
- Not published
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Dallas
- #32 of 406
- Google rating
- ★4.9 (194)
- From downtown
- 4.8 mi
- Neighborhood
- Northeast Dallas
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
11/27
11 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-08-20. Open a policy to see their exact words.
Admission requirements6 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, leptospirosis · Recommended: canine influenza
Their words
“We require: Rabies, DHLP, Fecal, Bordetella/kennel cough (must be given every 6 months), Canine Flu vaccine is highly encouraged. All vaccinations must be given no less than 48 hours before entering our facility.”bhvtexas.com/
Bordetella lead time2 days before arrival
Their words
“All vaccinations must be given no less than 48 hours before entering our facility.”bhvtexas.com/
Fecal / parasite testNegative test required
Their words
“We require: Rabies, DHLP, Fecal, Bordetella/kennel cough (must be given every 6 months), Canine Flu vaccine is highly encouraged.”bhvtexas.com/
Spay / neuterRequired from 6 months
Their words
“If your puppy is over 6 months old, they must be spayed or neutered.”bhvtexas.com/
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“All dogs are to be evaluated (a day of daycare) by one of our approved staff members before signing up or purchasing daycare packages.”bhvtexas.com/
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Q. What are the vaccination requirements? A. We require proof of up to date: Rabies DHLP Fecal Bordetella/kennel cough (must be given every 6 months)”bhvtexas.com/faq/
Operations5 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightNo — nobody is on site overnight
Their words
“Do you offer 24-hour care? A. No, we do not have anyone at the facility over night; our staff is here from 7am until 9pm, 365 days/year.”bhvtexas.com/faq/
Staff certificationPet first aid / CPR certified staff
Their words
“Our staff is trained on basic dog behavior as well as certified in pet CPR/First aid and monitor your dog closely”bhvtexas.com/faq/
Injury / fight policyPublished
Their words
“Any injury or illness, no matter how minor, will be reported to you as soon as possible.”bhvtexas.com/faq/
Administers medicationNo charge except injections
Their words
“If your dog takes medication we can also administer it as long as it is not an injectable medication. We do this for no extra charge”bhvtexas.com/
FeedingOwner's food encouraged
Their words
“We strongly encourage you to bring your own food from home! A sudden change in your dog’s diet can cause stomach upset creating great discomfort for your dog. We do provide our own food for an additional charge”bhvtexas.com/
Show 16 policies not published on their website
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Play modelNot published on their website
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
HousingNot published on their website
Outdoor accessNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesNot published on their website
ToursNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingNot published on their website
Policies change, so confirm anything that matters when you book. Items marked “described by reviewers” come from customers, not from the facility.
Score & reviews
9.7ExceptionalDogs Away score
Higher is better. A score backed by more reviews is more reliable. Read the reviews on Google Maps. Data as of July–October 2026.
What reviewers mention most
daycare 57attentive team 13dog excitement 8responsive staff 8overnight boarding 6individualized care 4exhausted dogs 3staff loves dogs 3
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- How a stay is counted
- Boarding is charged per 24 hours from the drop-off timeStated on their website
- Late pick-up
- After a 4-hour grace period, a late pick-up fee equal to a daycare chargeStated on their website
- Cancellation
- Standard boarding: deposit lost if cancelled within 48 hours; holidays 5 daysStated on their website
- If a dog is sick
- Dogs must be healthy and not exposed to contagious illness in the 30 days before check-inStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Updates during a stay
- Pictures and videos posted daily to Facebook and Instagram (no webcams)Stated on their website
- Minimum age
- Dogs must be at least 4 months old and weigh at least 10 lbsStated on their website
- Breed & size limits
- Minimum 10 lbs; cannot accept Dogo Argentino, Pit Bull, Bull Terrier, AmStaff Terrier or predominant mixesStated on their website
- Unaltered dogs & females in heat
- Only spayed and neutered dogs are accepted, except puppies under 6 monthsStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Hours
- Mon
- 7:30 AM–8 PM
- Tue
- 7:30 AM–8 PM
- Wed
- 7:30 AM–8 PM
- Thu
- 7:30 AM–8 PM
- Fri
- 7:30 AM–8 PM
- Sat
- 8 AM–2 PM
- Sun
- 2–7 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
For travelers
- DAL · Dallas Love Field
- 4.6 mi
- DFW · Dallas/Fort Worth
- 16 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 7:30 AM – 8 PM
- Open Sunday
- Yes
Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.
Location
5605 Dyer St, Dallas, TX 75206
4.8 miles from downtown Dallas · Northeast Dallas · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Barking Hound Village Central
What services does Barking Hound Village Central offer?
Barking Hound Village Central is listed as a pet boarding service in Dallas, TX, offering boarding, daycare.
How much does Barking Hound Village Central charge?
We did not find a published rate on Barking Hound Village Central's website when we checked it (2026-08-20); call the facility for pricing. For reference, the Dallas median published boarding rate is $50/night across 133 facilities.
What vaccines does Barking Hound Village Central require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, leptospirosis · Recommended: canine influenza.
Is someone on site overnight at Barking Hound Village Central?
No — nobody is on site overnight, according to the facility's own website.
How does Barking Hound Village Central compare with other Dallas facilities?
It ranks #32 of 406 in the Dallas index by Dogs Away score (9.7/10, exceptional), based on 194 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Barking Hound Village Central, Dallas, TX. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-08-20. https://dogsaway.co/dallas-tx/barking-hound-village-central/Similar places near Dallas
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