Darling's Little Dog Retreat
Boarding
Dogs Away score9.7 /10Exceptional · 24 reviews · top 9% in Dallas
Sources
Behind the 9.7
- Reviews read
- 24 on Google
- Average stars
- 5.00 ★
- Rank
- #32 of 406 in Dallas
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Policies published4 of 27From their website, 2026-08-20
Darling's Little Dog Retreat is a pet boarding in Red Oak, TX, offering boarding. It scores 9.7/10 (exceptional) from 24 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars — #32 of 406 in Dallas. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 4.
Top 9% in Dallas#32 of 406 by Dogs Away score, from 24 reviews.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Outdoor access: yard and poolPer the facility’s website.
Key facts
- Services
- Boarding
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- Not published
- Daycare rate
- Not published
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Dallas
- #32 of 406
- Google rating
- ★5.0 (24)
- From downtown
- 16.3 mi
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
4/27
4 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 requirements1 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Their words
“We require all dogs have current Rabies/Distemper/Bordetella and Canine Influenza vaccinations.”darlingslittledogretreat.com/about-6
Operations3 of 21 published
Time out of their roomOut all day except a 2-3 hour afternoon nap; kenneled at night
Their words
“For the safety of all dogs, all dogs will be kenneled at night. Overnight boarding dogs will be kenneled for a short nap of 2-3 hours per day every afternoon.”darlingslittledogretreat.com/about-6
Outdoor accessYard and pool
Their words
“In Summertime the dogs get to enjoy the kiddie pools and sprinklers. We have many play yards for your pet to enjoy and many many toys and chews.”darlingslittledogretreat.com/boarding-daycare
Photo / report-card updatesYes
Their words
“All Families can follow our Facebook page for daily pictures and videos so you can see how much fun your baby is having while you are away.”darlingslittledogretreat.com/boarding-daycare
Show 23 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot published on their website
Vaccination recordsNot published on their website
Staff on site overnightNot published on their website
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Staff certificationNot published on their website
Play modelNot published on their website
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
HousingNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationNot published on their website
FeedingNot 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
dachshunds 5dog retreat 4playtime 4photo and video updates 3fenced back yard 2relaxed dogs 2no smell 2well cared for 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Checkout time
- Pick-up window 9–11 AM on the going-home day; later adds a $40 daycare chargeStated on their website
- Late pick-up
- Pick-up after 11 AM adds a $40 per dog daycare chargeStated on their website
- Cancellation
- 48 hours notice required, including trips cut short; otherwise the full boarding cost is chargedStated on their website
- Holiday minimum stay
- New Year, July 4th, Thanksgiving and Christmas have a 2-night minimumStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Updates during a stay
- Daily pictures and videos posted on their Facebook pageStated on their website
- Minimum age
- Boarding dogs must be 16 weeks or olderStated on their website
- Breed & size limits
- Boarding dogs may not be over 50 lbsStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Hours
- Mon
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Sat
- 8 AM–4 PM
- Sun
- 8–10 AM
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
- 21.6 mi
- DFW · Dallas/Fort Worth
- 29.2 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 8 AM – 6 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
211 E Spg Cir, Red Oak, TX 75154
16.3 miles from downtown Dallas · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Darling's Little Dog Retreat
What services does Darling's Little Dog Retreat offer?
Darling's Little Dog Retreat is listed as a pet boarding service in Red Oak, TX, offering boarding.
How much does Darling's Little Dog Retreat charge?
We did not find a published rate on Darling's Little Dog Retreat'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 Darling's Little Dog Retreat require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Darling's Little Dog Retreat?
Darling's Little Dog Retreat's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-08-20). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does Darling's Little Dog Retreat compare with other Dallas facilities?
It ranks #32 of 406 in the Dallas index by Dogs Away score (9.7/10, exceptional), based on 24 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Darling's Little Dog Retreat, Red Oak, TX. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-08-20. https://dogsaway.co/dallas-tx/darling-s-little-dog-retreat/Similar places near Red Oak
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