Dogtopia of The Shire at CityLine
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.4 /10Excellent · 169 reviews · top 44% in Dallas
Sources
Behind the 9.4
- Reviews read
- 169 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.70 ★
- Rank
- #167 of 406 in Dallas
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$50 /dayFrom their website, 2026-08-19
$25middle $33$40
Pricier than most in Dallas
Sources
Behind the $50
- Source
- Dogtopia of The Shire at CityLine’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-08-19
- Rate type
- First dog, standard day
“Full Day $50”Open their price page ↗
Dogtopia of The Shire at CityLine is a dog daycare in Richardson, TX, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.4/10 (excellent) from 169 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars — #167 of 406 in Dallas. Its website lists daycare from $50 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 10.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
All-day open playPlay model, per the facility.
Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.
Live cameras for ownersPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- DaycareTrainingBoardingGroomingPet sitting Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- Not published
- Daycare rate
- $50/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Dallas
- #167 of 406
- Google rating
- ★4.7 (169)
- From downtown
- 16.9 mi
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
10/27
10 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 requirements3 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“All dogs must be at least 12 weeks and older and have a full record of up-to-date vaccines (i.e., Bordetella, rabies, DHLPP, etc.)”dogtopia.com/richardson-theshire-cityline/
Spay / neuterRequired from 7 months
Their words
“All dogs must be at least 12 weeks and older and have a full record of up-to-date vaccines (i.e., Bordetella, rabies, DHLPP, etc.), while those seven months and older must be spayed/neutered.”dogtopia.com/richardson-theshire-cityline/
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“Before dogs can spend time in our facility, we must ensure that an open play, off-leash environment is a good fit; that is where our Meet & Greet comes in.”dogtopia.com/richardson-theshire-cityline/
Operations7 of 21 published
Play modelAll-day open play
Their words
“Before dogs can spend time in our facility, we must ensure that an open play, off-leash environment is a good fit”dogtopia.com/richardson-theshire-cityline/
Groups separated bySize and play style
Their words
“We ensure that pups are kept together by their size and play style.”dogtopia.com/richardson-theshire-cityline/
HousingSuite and crate
Their words
“Pet parents can choose between our comfortable home-style crates or a spacious private suite, which can be more ideal for larger dogs or siblings who want to stick together overnight.”dogtopia.com/richardson-theshire-cityline/
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“we also have a large, secure outdoor area for dogs to move around even more during our sunny Texas days.”dogtopia.com/richardson-theshire-cityline/
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“While our indoor playrooms are climate-controlled and provide the safe space pups need to run around freely with their furry friends”dogtopia.com/richardson-theshire-cityline/
Live cameras for ownersYes
Their words
“Please note that our livestream is available from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., as the two-hour break allows pups some privacy to nap and eat lunch.”dogtopia.com/richardson-theshire-cityline/
Photo / report-card updatesYes
Their words
“We also supply periodic report cards to pet parents of our daycare dogs, which provide a snapshot of how your pup behaved with our team and their furry friend group”dogtopia.com/richardson-theshire-cityline/
Show 17 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot 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
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
CapacityNot 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
9.4ExcellentDogs 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
kind staff 16grooming 15webcams 10leash pulling 9clean facility 5dog socialization 4affordable 3dog transformation 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Who they take & how they care
- Updates during a stay
- Periodic report cards on how the dog behaved during boardingStated on their website
- Minimum age
- All dogs must be at least 12 weeks oldStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $41/day | Archived page, 2023-11-29 |
| 2024 | — | $41/day | Archived page, 2024-10-05 |
| 2025 | — | $50/day | Archived page, 2025-12-15 |
| Now | — | $50/day | Their website, 2026-08-19 |
First-dog standard rate, lower end of any range. How this feeds the market trend: Dogs Away Boarding Price Index.
Hours
- Mon
- 6:30 AM–7 PM
- Tue
- 6:30 AM–7 PM
- Wed
- 6:30 AM–7 PM
- Thu
- 6:30 AM–7 PM
- Fri
- 6:30 AM–7 PM
- Sat
- 9 AM–6 PM
- Sun
- 8–10 AM, 3–5 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
- 14.5 mi
- DFW · Dallas/Fort Worth
- 21.9 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 6:30 AM – 7 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
2121 Infocom Dr, Richardson, TX 75082
16.9 miles from downtown Dallas · Get directions
Amenities & details
Identifies as Latino-ownedIdentifies as women-ownedOnsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroomWheelchair accessible seatingGender-neutral restroomFree parking lotOn-site parking
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Dogtopia of The Shire at CityLine
What services does Dogtopia of The Shire at CityLine offer?
Dogtopia of The Shire at CityLine is listed as a dog day care center in Richardson, TX, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Dogtopia of The Shire at CityLine charge?
Its website lists daycare at $50 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-08-19). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking.
What vaccines does Dogtopia of The Shire at CityLine require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Dogtopia of The Shire at CityLine?
Dogtopia of The Shire at CityLine'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 Dogtopia of The Shire at CityLine compare with other Dallas facilities?
It ranks #167 of 406 in the Dallas index by Dogs Away score (9.4/10, excellent), based on 169 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Dogtopia of The Shire at CityLine, Richardson, TX. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-08-20. https://dogsaway.co/dallas-tx/dogtopia-of-the-shire-at-cityline/Similar places near Richardson
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