River's Dog Retreat
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.4 /10Excellent · 3 reviews · top 44% in Dallas
Sources
Behind the 9.4
- Reviews read
- 3 on Google
- Average stars
- 5.00 ★
- Rank
- #167 of 406 in Dallas
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$59 /nightFrom their website, 2026-08-19
$35middle $50$70
Above the Dallas middle price
Sources
Behind the $59
- Source
- River's Dog Retreat’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-08-19
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Junior Suite $59 The max combined weight, if sharing, is 60lbs. Large Suite $69 ... Executive Suite $79 The max combined weight, if sharing, is 200lbs. Presidential Suite $99”Open their price page ↗
River's Dog Retreat is a dog daycare in Rockwall, TX, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.4/10 (excellent) from 3 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars — #167 of 406 in Dallas. Its website lists boarding from $59–$99 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 7.
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
- DaycareBoardingGrooming Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $59–$99/night
- Daycare rate
- Not published
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Dallas
- #167 of 406
- Google rating
- ★5.0 (3)
- From downtown
- 23.4 mi
- Additional dog
- Additional pets same suite 25% off
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
7/27
7 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
Temperament evaluationRequired for some dogs
Their words
“After that, we’ll schedule your dog’s first visit and evaluation to ensure the best fit for daycare.”riversdogretreat.com/dog-day-care/
Operations6 of 21 published
HousingSuite
Their words
“Our Rockwall dog boarding includes overnight stays in private suites, daily cleaning, supervised playtime, and attentive care from our trained staff in a climate-controlled facility.”riversdogretreat.com/boarding/
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“Dogs head out to our spacious outdoor play yards to play, run, splash in the water feature, or relax in the shade.”riversdogretreat.com/boarding/
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Our Rockwall dog boarding includes overnight stays in private suites, daily cleaning, supervised playtime, and attentive care from our trained staff in a climate-controlled facility.”riversdogretreat.com/boarding/
Live cameras for ownersYes
Their words
“High velocity fans to keep cool Misting system Live Stream Cameras”riversdogretreat.com/dog-day-care/
Administers medicationYes, no charge
Their words
“Yes, we can follow feeding instructions and administer medications as directed at no additional cost.”riversdogretreat.com/boarding/
FeedingOwner's food encouraged
Their words
“We encourage you to bring your own food to maintain a consistent diet, otherwise we can provide our quality food for $5 daily.”riversdogretreat.com/boarding/
Show 20 policies not published on their website
Vaccinations requiredNot published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot 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
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
Photo / report-card updatesNot published on their website
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot 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
9.4ExcellentDogs 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.
Hours
- Mon
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Sat
- 9 AM–4 PM
- Sun
- 9 AM–1 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
- 24.7 mi
- DFW · Dallas/Fort Worth
- 35 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 7 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
100 N John King Blvd, Rockwall, TX 75087
23.4 miles from downtown Dallas · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroomFree parking lotOn-site parking
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about River's Dog Retreat
What services does River's Dog Retreat offer?
River's Dog Retreat is listed as a dog day care center in Rockwall, TX, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does River's Dog Retreat charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $59–$99 per night (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-08-19). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Dallas median published boarding rate is $50/night.
Is someone on site overnight at River's Dog Retreat?
River's 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 River's Dog Retreat compare with other Dallas facilities?
It ranks #167 of 406 in the Dallas index by Dogs Away score (9.4/10, excellent), based on 3 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
River's Dog Retreat, Rockwall, TX. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-08-20. https://dogsaway.co/dallas-tx/river-s-dog-retreat/Similar places near Rockwall
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