The Paw Pad
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.4 /10Excellent · 433 reviews · top 44% in Dallas
Sources
Behind the 9.4
- Reviews read
- 433 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.70 ★
- Rank
- #167 of 406 in Dallas
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$43.5 /nightFrom their website, 2026-08-19
$35middle $50$70
Below the Dallas middle price
Sources
Behind the $43.5
- Source
- The Paw Pad’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-08-19
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Lodging, Per Night Small $43.50 Medium $54.00 Large $64.50 Cat boarding $33.00 Suites, Per Night Premium suite $69.50 Luxury suite $79.50”Open their price page ↗
The Paw Pad is a dog daycare in Fort Worth, TX, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.4/10 (excellent) from 433 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars — #167 of 406 in Dallas. Its website lists boarding from $43.5–$79.5 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 8.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Open play with enforced restPlay model, per the facility.
Live cameras for ownersPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- DaycareBoarding Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $43.5–$79.5/night
- Daycare rate
- Not published
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Dallas
- #167 of 406
- Google rating
- ★4.7 (433)
- From downtown
- 35.0 mi
- Neighborhood
- River District
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
8/27
8 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
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“Every guest needs to be current on their required vaccinations before their first visit. Dogs need Bordetella, Distemper, and Rabies.”pawpads.com/faq/
Operations7 of 21 published
Play modelOpen play with enforced rest
Their words
“Dog daycare at The Paw Pad runs Monday through Saturday, with open play in the morning, quiet time in the middle of the day, and a second round of play before pickup.”pawpads.com/dog-daycare/
Groups separated bySize and temperament
Their words
“02 Group Play Open play with dogs matched by size and temperament, always with a person in the room.”pawpads.com/dog-daycare/
Solo care for dogs who skip group playPaid add-on
Their words
“Enrichment time $16 per session Puzzles, scent games, and one-on-one time.”pawpads.com/dog-boarding/
HousingCage free suite
Their words
“Dogs spend their day in open rooms with playmates instead of stacked crates or concrete runs. Play breaks up with real rest time, and overnight guests sleep in comfortable suites rather than kennels.”pawpads.com/faq/
Live cameras for ownersYes
Their words
“Every play yard has a live webcam you can watch once your dog is checked in”pawpads.com/dog-daycare/
FeedingEither house or owner's food
Their words
“Send food from home and we feed on your schedule. If you would rather we provide meals, there is a small daily charge.”pawpads.com/about/
Online bookingYes
Their words
“How do I book? Book online through our portal any time, or call us at (817) 386-0884.”pawpads.com/faq/
Show 19 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
Temperament evaluationNot 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
Outdoor accessNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot 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
Administers medicationNot 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
9.4ExcellentDogs 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
pawpad 111grooming 73clean facility 12webcam access 11doodle grooming 4nail trimming 4grooming appointment 3exhausted pups 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Cancellation
- Boarding needs a non-refundable deposit of 10% of the stay, applied to the final billStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Cats
- Boards cats by the night in a calm room away from the dogsStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
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
- Closed
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
For travelers
- DFW · Dallas/Fort Worth
- 23 mi
- DAL · Dallas Love Field
- 32.3 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 7 AM – 7 PM
- Open Sunday
- No
Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.
Location
5201 White Settlement Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76114
35.0 miles from downtown Dallas · River District · Get directions
Amenities & details
Onsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about The Paw Pad
What services does The Paw Pad offer?
The Paw Pad is listed as a dog day care center in Fort Worth, TX, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does The Paw Pad charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $43.5–$79.5 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.
What vaccines does The Paw Pad require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at The Paw Pad?
The Paw Pad'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 The Paw Pad compare with other Dallas facilities?
It ranks #167 of 406 in the Dallas index by Dogs Away score (9.4/10, excellent), based on 433 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
The Paw Pad, Fort Worth, TX. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-08-20. https://dogsaway.co/dallas-tx/the-paw-pad/Similar places near Fort Worth
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