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title: "Kinder Kritter — Dallas, TX"
url: "https://dogsaway.co/dallas-tx/kinder-kritter/"
updated: "2026-08-20"
data_pulled: "2026-07-07"
census_at: "2026-08-20"
source: "Dogs Away — public Google Business profile (identity, rating) + Dogs Away disclosure census of the facility's own website"
license: "All rights reserved. Read and cite freely. No bulk copying. (https://dogsaway.co/terms/)"
attribution: "Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co)"
---

# Kinder Kritter

Dog day care center in Dallas, TX — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Dallas, TX (https://dogsaway.co/dallas-tx/).

**★4.5 from 105 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.1/10.** The Dogs Away score is a Bayesian-adjusted Google rating on a 0–10 scale (prior weight 25 reviews at the 4.669 network mean).

## Facts

- **Services:** daycare, walking, boarding, grooming, sitting
- **Address:** 8928 Garland Rd, Dallas, TX 75218
- **Phone:** (214) 321-3939
- **Website:** http://kinderkritter.com/
- **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kinder%20Kritter&query_place_id=ChIJIyt2mJ6hToYRu0udh1g832g

## Hours

| Day | Hours |
| --- | --- |
| Monday | 6:30 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |

## Booking terms, safety and care

- **Updates during a stay:** Daily report cards and photo updates during a stay — facility's words: "Personalized Updates: Stay connected with your pet’s experience through daily report cards and photo updates." (https://www.kinderkritter.com/faq)
- **Anxious or shy dogs:** Shy dogs get one-on-one attention, slow introductions and a quiet space to settle in — facility's words: "How do you handle shy dogs? Shy pups get one-on-one attention , slow introductions, and a quiet space to settle in." (https://www.kinderkritter.com/doggy-boarding)
- **Cancellation:** Cancel 48h ahead or lose the $50 boarding deposit; holidays need 7 days or 50% of the fee is charged — facility's words: "Non-Holiday Periods • A deposit of $50 is required to secure your boarding reservation. • To receive a full refund of your deposit, cancellations must be made at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled boarding date. • Cancellations made less than 48 hours in advance will result in the forfeiture of the $50 deposit. … Cancellations must be made at least 7 days before the scheduled boarding date. • If you cancel less than 7 days in advance, 50% of the total boarding fee will be charged." (https://www.kinderkritter.com/faq)
- **Senior dogs:** Offers individualized care plans for senior dogs and dogs with special needs — facility's words: "Specialized Care Plans: We offer dedicated support for senior dogs, pets with special needs , or those with physical limitations." (https://www.kinderkritter.com/faq)

## For travelers

- **DAL** (Dallas Love Field): 8.3 miles, straight line
- **DFW** (Dallas/Fort Worth): 19.8 miles, straight line
- **Weekday hours span:** 6:30 AM to 7 PM
- **Open Sunday:** no

Hours from the public business profile; drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower.

## Published rates

- **Overnight boarding:** $40–$50 per night (first dog, standard rate)

> “Under 30 lbs - $ 40 / night $ 45 / night 30 lbs to 79 lbs - $ 45 / night $ 50 / night 80 lbs and over - $ 50 / night”

Source: https://www.kinderkritter.com/pricing — checked August 19, 2026.

## Disclosure record

Publishes 14 of 27 checked policies on its own website (census August 20, 2026). "Not published" is a fact about the website on that date, not a claim about the facility's practice.

### Admission requirements

- **Vaccinations required:** Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
  > “Vaccinations: All dogs must be up-to-date on their vaccinations, including Rabies, Distemper, Bordetella (Kennel Cough), and both strains of Canine Influenza (H3N2 and H3N8) .” — https://www.kinderkritter.com/faq
- **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026
- **Fecal / parasite test:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026
- **Spay / neuter:** Required from 7 months
  > “Spaying or Neutering: Dogs over 7 months of age must be spayed or neutered to participate in our daycare and boarding services.” — https://www.kinderkritter.com/faq
- **Temperament evaluation:** Required before a first stay
  > “Temperament Test: A temperament evaluation is required before your dog’s first daycare or boarding stay.” — https://www.kinderkritter.com/faq
- **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word
  > “Please provide proof of vaccination from your veterinarian prior to your dog’s first visit.” — https://www.kinderkritter.com/faq

### Operations

- **Staff on site overnight:** Yes — a person is on site
  > “Overnight Monitoring: Staff on duty throughout the night to attend to any needs.” — https://www.kinderkritter.com/faq
- **Staff-to-dog ratio:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026
- **Maximum playgroup size:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026
- **Staff certification:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026
- **Play model:** Open play with enforced rest
  > “12:00PM-1:00PM Lunch 1:00PM-3:00PM Indoor/Outdoor Play or Nap Time 3:00PM-5:00PM Group Play (Indoor/Outdoor)” — https://www.kinderkritter.com/dog-boarding
- **Groups separated by:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026
- **Time out of their room:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026
- **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Paid add-on
  > “Enrichment Activities: Add extra stimulation with options like individual walks or one-on-one play sessions .” — https://www.kinderkritter.com/faq
- **Housing:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026
- **Outdoor access:** Yard and pool
  > “For outdoor play, dogs can cool off in our pools.” — https://www.kinderkritter.com/doggy-boarding
- **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026
- **Climate control:** Climate-controlled
  > “Is the facility climate controlled? Yes, all indoor areas are climate-controlled and have AC.” — https://www.kinderkritter.com/doggy-boarding
- **Live cameras for owners:** Yes
  > “Watch your pup play, explore, and make new friends all day long with our live doggy cam—because every moment at our daycare is worth seeing!” — https://www.kinderkritter.com/
- **Photo / report-card updates:** Yes
  > “Personalized Updates: Stay connected with your pet’s experience through daily report cards and photo updates.” — https://www.kinderkritter.com/faq
- **Tours:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026
- **Injury / fight policy:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026
- **Veterinary access:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026
- **Administers medication:** Yes
  > “Medication & Health Management: Our skilled staff can administer medications , follow special feeding routines, or provide specific health monitoring as needed” — https://www.kinderkritter.com/faq
- **Feeding:** Owner's food encouraged
  > “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” — https://www.kinderkritter.com/doggy-boarding
- **Availability:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026
- **Online booking:** Yes
  > “Make a Reservation Book Online Call Us” — https://www.kinderkritter.com/

## Licensing

Texas does not license or inspect dog boarding and daycare facilities at the state level. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation's Licensed Breeder Program covers commercial dog and cat BREEDERS only — the threshold is keeping five or more intact adult females — and does not reach boarding kennels, daycares, or the veterinary practices that board. There is no state inspection regime, no public inspection record, and no state license number to look up. Dallas is the same Tier C picture as every other Texas market. Local requirements (zoning approval, a city business license, and in some jurisdictions a conditional use permit) are set city by city and are not published in a consolidated, machine-readable form.

Market licensing detail: https://dogsaway.co/dallas-tx/

## How to cite

Kinder Kritter, Dallas, TX. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/dallas-tx/kinder-kritter/ (census August 20, 2026; listing data July 7, 2026). Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co). Read or cite this one record with a link. Do not bulk copy, scrape or rebuild the directory. Terms: https://dogsaway.co/terms/

Structured data: https://dogsaway.co/api/v1/facilities/dallas-tx/kinder-kritter.json