On the Ball
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.4 /10Excellent · 337 reviews · top 45% in Kansas City
Sources
Behind the 9.4
- Reviews read
- 337 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.70 ★
- Rank
- #65 of 154 in Kansas City
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$59 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-19
$35middle $45$60
Above the Kansas City middle price
Sources
Behind the $59
- Source
- On the Ball’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-10-19
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Boarding 1-5 Nights $59.00/Night Two Dogs in same kennel $53.10/Night per Dog Surcharge for Luxury Suites $15.00/Night/Dog ... Daily Standard Full Day Daycare Starting at $37.00 (Over 5 hours)”Open their price page ↗
On the Ball is a dog daycare in Prairie Village, MO, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.4/10 (excellent) from 337 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars — #65 of 154 in Kansas City. Its website lists boarding from $59 per night and daycare from $37 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 8.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
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/night
- Daycare rate
- $37/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Kansas City
- #65 of 154
- Google rating
- ★4.7 (337)
- From downtown
- 7.2 mi
- Additional dog
- Two dogs in same kennel $53.10/night per dog
- 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, 2026-10-19. 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
“Require record of Bordetella every 6 months, Rabies and DHLPP vaccinations upon check-in”ontheballkc.com/dog-hotel-in-prairie-village/
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“In order to be confirmed, all vaccination records must be obtained by On the Ball and shots be up to date.”ontheballkc.com/dog-hotel-in-prairie-village/
Operations6 of 21 published
Staff-to-dog ratio1:15 staff to dogs
Their words
“That s why On the Ball employs a 1-to-15 staff-to-dog ratio at our doggie daycare in Prairie Village—so your fur baby receives the individualized attention it deserves.”ontheballkc.com/doggie-daycare-prairie-village/
HousingKennel and suite
Their words
“Then, after fun-filled days, your pup will relax in one of our luxury suites or in a spacious glass kennel.”ontheballkc.com/dog-hotel-in-prairie-village/
Live cameras for ownersYes
Their words
“If you chose to board your pup in one of our private suites, you will have secure access to that suites’ personal webcam so you can see your pup sleep throughout the night.”ontheballkc.com/dog-hotel-in-prairie-village/
Administers medicationYes
Their words
“My dog requires medication at specific times. Can you administer that? As long as the medication is not required to be administered intravenously, yes we can administer!”ontheballkc.com/doggie-daycare-prairie-village/
FeedingEither house or owner's food
Their words
“Don t want to portion and bring your own food? Use On the Ball s food for your pup! We serve NutriSource dog food.”ontheballkc.com/doggie-daycare-prairie-village/
Online bookingYes
Their words
“You can book online at ontheballkc.com and click on “book now”.”ontheballkc.com/dog-hotel-in-prairie-village/
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
Staff on site overnightNot 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
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
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
grooming 66online booking 6exhausted pup 5excited pup 5attentive team 5reliable staff 4anxious dogs 3vaccination policy 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- If a dog is sick
- Dogs showing possibly infectious symptoms are isolated immediatelyStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $49/night | — | Archived page, 2019-12-16 |
| 2020 | $49/night | — | Archived page, 2020-10-27 |
| 2021 | $59/night | — | Archived page, 2021-11-29 |
| 2022 | $59/night | — | Archived page, 2022-11-29 |
| 2023 | $59/night | — | Archived page, 2023-09-26 |
| 2024 | $59/night | — | Archived page, 2024-12-03 |
| Now | $59/night | $37/day | Their website, 2026-10-19 |
First-dog standard rate, lower end of any range. How this feeds the market trend: Dogs Away Boarding Price Index.
Hours
- Mon
- 7 AM–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.
Location
3909 Prairie Ln, Prairie Village, KS 66208
7.2 miles from downtown Kansas City · Get directions
Amenities & details
Identifies as women-ownedOnsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about On the Ball
What services does On the Ball offer?
On the Ball is listed as a dog day care center in Prairie Village, MO, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does On the Ball charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $59 per night and daycare at $37 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-10-19). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Kansas City median published boarding rate is $45/night.
What vaccines does On the Ball require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at On the Ball?
On the Ball's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-10-19). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does On the Ball compare with other Kansas City facilities?
It ranks #65 of 154 in the Kansas City index by Dogs Away score (9.4/10, excellent), based on 337 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
On the Ball, Prairie Village, MO. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-19. https://dogsaway.co/kansas-city-mo/on-the-ball/Similar places near Prairie Village
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