Smart Dog Dallas
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.6 /10Exceptional · 350 reviews · top 19% in Dallas
Sources
Behind the 9.6
- Reviews read
- 350 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.80 ★
- Rank
- #70 of 406 in Dallas
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$47 /nightFrom their website, 2026-08-19
$35middle $50$70
About the Dallas middle price
Sources
Behind the $47
- Source
- Smart Dog Dallas’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-08-19
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“BOARDING 1st Dog $ 47 /night Includes daycare ... 2nd Dog $ 84 /ni[ght] ... DAYCARE 1st Dog $ 30 /day ... 2nd Dog $ 24”Open their price page ↗
Smart Dog Dallas is a dog daycare in Dallas, TX, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.6/10 (exceptional) from 350 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars — #70 of 406 in Dallas. Its website lists boarding from $47 per night and daycare from $30 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 9.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
All-day open playPlay model, per the facility.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- DaycareTrainingBoardingGrooming Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $47/night
- Daycare rate
- $30/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Dallas
- #70 of 406
- Google rating
- ★4.8 (350)
- From downtown
- 1.0 mi
- Additional dog
- 2nd Dog $84/night boarding, $24/day daycare
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
9/27
9 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 requirements2 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“For the health & safety of every dog, we require current vaccinations (distemper/parvo, bordetella, & rabies) & dogs to be flea free”smartdogdallas.com/services/grooming/
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“All dogs must attend an observation day of daycare so that we can do a temperament test and evaluate their play style to make sure Smart Dog is the best fit for your pup. There is a $25 fee for the observation day”smartdogdallas.com/services/daycare/
Operations7 of 21 published
Play modelAll-day open play
Their words
“Open Play We offer everyone open play, every day, for no extra charge!”smartdogdallas.com/services/boarding/
Time out of their roomPotty breaks 6:30am and 9pm, group play through the day
Their words
“We rise and shine at 6:30am for a potty break before breakfast, then playtime with the group in either our outdoor or indoor (climate controlled) spaces. Lunch is at noon for those who need it. Dinner is at 4:30, then a little more play time until 6:30. Our bedtime potty break is around 9pm.”smartdogdallas.com/services/boarding/
HousingCrate
Their words
“Each dog gets their own crate to be used for eating and sleeping.”smartdogdallas.com/services/boarding/
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“playtime with the group in either our outdoor or indoor (climate controlled) spaces”smartdogdallas.com/services/boarding/
Administers medicationYes, no charge
Their words
“Medications We will administer your pup's prescription medication or one of the various medications we offer! No extra charge.”smartdogdallas.com/services/boarding/
FeedingOwner's food encouraged
Their words
“Bring food! We highly recommend that you send food along with your pup. We can provide "emergency rations" if necessary, but it is better for your dog to stay on a consistent diet.”smartdogdallas.com/services/boarding/
Online bookingYes
Their words
“Reserve your pup's stay here or give us a call. Book Online”smartdogdallas.com/
Show 18 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
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
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
Outdoor accessNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot 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
Policies change, so confirm anything that matters when you book. Items marked “described by reviewers” come from customers, not from the facility.
Score & reviews
9.6ExceptionalDogs 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
friendly team 13responsive staff 7tired dogs 6personalized care 5puppy training 3late pick up 3dog chauffer 2last minute boarding 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Checkout time
- Check-out is 11 AMStated on their website
- Late pick-up
- After 11 AM: half day of daycare before 2PM, full day after 2PMStated on their website
- Cancellation
- Boarding and daycare reservations not cancelled by 9 AM on the reserved day are charged a feeStated on their PDF
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Minimum age
- Puppies are accepted at 14 weeks and at least 10 days after their second round of vaccinesStated on their website
- Unaltered dogs & females in heat
- Daycare playgroups cannot accommodate intact dogsStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | — | $24/day | Archived page, 2019-12-07 |
| 2020 | — | $24/day | Archived page, 2020-12-01 |
| 2024 | — | $30/day | Archived page, 2024-12-23 |
| 2025 | — | $30/day | Archived page, 2025-03-24 |
| Now | $47/night | $30/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
- 7 AM–6:30 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–6:30 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–6:30 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–6:30 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–6:30 PM
- Sat
- 9–11 AM, 3–5 PM
- Sun
- 9–11 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
- 5.6 mi
- DFW · Dallas/Fort Worth
- 15.8 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 7 AM – 6:30 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
326 Rock Island St, Dallas, TX 75207
1.0 miles from downtown Dallas · Get directions
Amenities & details
Identifies as women-ownedWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroomGender-neutral restroomLGBTQ+ friendlyTransgender safespaceOn-site parking
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Smart Dog Dallas
What services does Smart Dog Dallas offer?
Smart Dog Dallas is listed as a dog day care center in Dallas, TX, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Smart Dog Dallas charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $47 per night and daycare at $30 per day (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.
What vaccines does Smart Dog Dallas require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Smart Dog Dallas?
Smart Dog Dallas'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 Smart Dog Dallas compare with other Dallas facilities?
It ranks #70 of 406 in the Dallas index by Dogs Away score (9.6/10, exceptional), based on 350 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Smart Dog Dallas, Dallas, TX. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-08-20. https://dogsaway.co/dallas-tx/smart-dog-dallas/Similar places near Dallas
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