--- title: "Polk Kennel — Dallas, TX" url: "https://dogsaway.co/dallas-tx/polk-kennel/" 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)" --- # Polk Kennel Kennel in Palmer, TX — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Dallas, TX (https://dogsaway.co/dallas-tx/). **★4.9 from 18 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.5/10.** 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:** boarding, daycare - **Address:** 4616 FM 879, Palmer, TX 75152 - **Phone:** (214) 714-4251 - **Website:** http://www.polkkennel.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Polk%20Kennel&query_place_id=ChIJ2772ydbDToYRni7p_tl_L8s ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 9 AM–6 PM | | Tuesday | 9 AM–6 PM | | Wednesday | 9 AM–6 PM | | Thursday | 9 AM–6 PM | | Friday | 9 AM–6 PM | | Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM | | Sunday | Closed | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **If a dog is sick:** Owners certify the dog has had no communicable disease or parasites in the last 30 days — facility's words: "I hereby certify that my dog(s) is/are in good health, have not been ill with any communicable diseases or parasites in the last 30 days" (https://www.polkkennel.com/) - **Collars:** Dogs arrive in a flat quick-release snap collar; no metal, pinch, choke, beaded or studded collars in the daycare area — facility's words: "All dogs should arrive on leash wearing a flat, quick release, snap on collar for their safety. Collars should neither be too tight nor too loose. No metal, pinch, choke, beaded or studded collars will be allowed in the daycare area." (https://www.polkkennel.com/) - **Unaltered dogs & females in heat:** Intact dogs may stay, except females actively in heat, who are asked to stay home — facility's words: "Intact Policy: Dogs who are intact (not spayed/neutered) will be allowed to stay at Polk Kennel, with the exception of females while they are actively in heat. Females in heat will be asked to stay home." (https://www.polkkennel.com/) ## For travelers - **DAL** (Dallas Love Field): 34.2 miles, straight line - **DFW** (Dallas/Fort Worth): 42.1 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 9 AM to 6 PM - **Open Sunday:** no Hours from the public business profile; drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower. ## Published rates - **Overnight boarding:** $35 per night (first dog, standard rate) - **Daycare:** $35 per day - **Additional dog:** 2nd dog half price ($52.50/day for 2 dogs) > “Dog Boarding or Daycare Pricing includes private run access, play time, and constant care. 1 Dog $35 / day 2 Dogs 2nd dog half price $52.50 / day” Source: https://www.polkkennel.com/ — checked August 19, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 9 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, leptospirosis · Not mentioned: canine influenza > “All dogs must be current on the following vaccinations: Rabies, Distemper, Adenovirus/Hepatitis, Parvovirus (Parvo), Leptospirosis (Lepto), Bordatella (Kennel Cough) and Parainfluenza.” — https://www.polkkennel.com/ - **Bordetella lead time:** 5 days before arrival > “Vaccinations must be administered at least 5 days prior to arrival.” — https://www.polkkennel.com/ - **Fecal / parasite test:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Spay / neuter:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Temperament evaluation:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “Proof of current vaccinations is required for all boarding and daycare guests.” — https://www.polkkennel.com/ ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Yes — a person is on site > “Owners Live On-Site 24/7 supervision and care from Roderick and Lisa, ensuring security, routine, and familiarity.” — https://www.polkkennel.com/ - **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:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **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:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Housing:** Indoor outdoor run > “Crate-free, private indoor/outdoor runs Provided raised beds and fresh bedding” — https://www.polkkennel.com/ - **Outdoor access:** Indoor outdoor run > “No small cages—just spacious 5x5 indoor and 5x10 outdoor private runs for every guest.” — https://www.polkkennel.com/ - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Climate control:** Climate-controlled > “All-Access Climate Control Fresh air and exercise with constant indoor/outdoor access to climate-controlled comfort.” — https://www.polkkennel.com/ - **Live cameras for owners:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Photo / report-card updates:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **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:** Case by case, may carry a fee > “There is a $5.00 per day medication charge for diabetic pets.” — https://www.polkkennel.com/ - **Feeding:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Online booking:** Yes > “Please share any medication or special care instructions at booking so we can plan the best stay for your dog. Review Policies & Book Online” — https://www.polkkennel.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 Polk Kennel, Palmer, TX. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/dallas-tx/polk-kennel/ (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/polk-kennel.json