The Yard Dog

★ 4.5 · 183 Google reviews·Pet boarding·Addison, TX
The Yard Dog, Addison
BoardingDaycare
Dogs Away score9.0 /10Excellent · 183 reviews · top 80% in Dallas
Sources
Behind the 9.0
Reviews read
183 on Google
Average stars
4.50 ★
Rank
#304 of 406 in Dallas
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$52 /nightFrom their website, 2026-08-19
Sources
Behind the $52
Source
The Yard Dog’s own website
Checked on
2026-08-19
Rate type
First dog, standard night
“Suite | Pampered Pup $76 per night Suite | Happy Hound $63 per night Kennel | Lovable Lapdog $69.50 per night Kennel | Standard $52 per night”
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The Yard Dog is a pet boarding in Addison, TX, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.0/10 (excellent) from 183 Google reviews averaging 4.5 stars — #304 of 406 in Dallas. Its website lists boarding from $52–$76 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 6.

Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Outdoor access: splash padPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.

Key facts

Services
BoardingDaycareGrooming Confirmed on their own website
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
$52–$76/night
Daycare rate
Not published
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Dallas
#304 of 406
Google rating
★4.5 (183)
From downtown
12.2 mi
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

6/27

6 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 requirements3 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“Vaccines required: Rabies, Distemper, Bordetella (every 6 months)”theyarddog.com/services/boarding/dog-boarding
Spay / neuterRequired for group play only from 6 months
Their words
“Spay/Neuter policy: after 6 months to be in group play”theyarddog.com/services/boarding/dog-boarding
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“Meet & Greet required for all new pets”theyarddog.com/services/daycare
Operations3 of 21 published
Outdoor accessSplash pad
Their words
“our indoor, climate-controlled play area and our outdoor play areas with a splash pool.”theyarddog.com/
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“we offer premium pet services like our indoor, climate-controlled play area and our outdoor play areas with a splash pool.”theyarddog.com/
Online bookingYes
Their words
“Exercise, Treats, and Love Book Online Deluxe Accommodations”theyarddog.com/services/boarding/dog-boarding
Show 21 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot 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
HousingNot 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
Administers medicationNot published on their website
FeedingNot 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

9.0ExcellentDogs Away score
5 ★158
4 ★1
3 ★3
2 ★3
1 ★18
★ 4.50Google average
183reviews behind the score
★ 4.67Dallas average

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

grooming 5outdoor yard 4dog safety 4temperament test 4live webcams 3excited dogs 3dog socialization 3facility layout 3

Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.

Booking terms & safety

Checkout time
Boarding pick-up after 4 PM is charged a late check-out feeStated on their website
Late pick-up
Boarding pick-up after 4 PM costs a half-day of daycareStated on their website

In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.

Who they take & how they care

Cats
Boards cats in a quiet, separate cat room away from dog play areasStated 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
8 AM–5 PM
Sun
8 AM–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
7.3 mi
DFW · Dallas/Fort Worth
12.7 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

15003 Inwood Rd Ste A, Addison, TX 75001

12.2 miles from downtown Dallas · Get directions

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about The Yard Dog

What services does The Yard Dog offer?
The Yard Dog is listed as a pet boarding service in Addison, TX, offering boarding, daycare.
How much does The Yard Dog charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $52–$76 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 Yard Dog require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at The Yard Dog?
The Yard Dog'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 Yard Dog compare with other Dallas facilities?
It ranks #304 of 406 in the Dallas index by Dogs Away score (9.0/10, excellent), based on 183 Google reviews averaging 4.5 stars.

Cite this record

Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:

The Yard Dog, Addison, TX. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-08-20. https://dogsaway.co/dallas-tx/the-yard-dog/

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