Totally Dog Bates City
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.5 /10Exceptional · 59 reviews · top 35% in Kansas City
Sources
Behind the 9.5
- Reviews read
- 59 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.80 ★
- Rank
- #50 of 154 in Kansas City
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$42 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-19
$35middle $45$60
About the Kansas City middle price
Sources
Behind the $42
- Source
- Totally Dog Bates City’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-10-19
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Boarding $42 per day $35 for each additional dog in SAME kennel ... Daycare $20 per dog (no matter how long the stay)”Open their price page ↗
Totally Dog Bates City is a dog daycare in Bates City, MO, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.5/10 (exceptional) from 59 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars — #50 of 154 in Kansas City. Its website lists boarding from $42 per night and daycare from $20 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 5.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: leptospirosis · Not mentioned: canine influenza
Outdoor access: yardPer 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
- $42/night
- Daycare rate
- $20/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Kansas City
- #50 of 154
- Google rating
- ★4.8 (59)
- From downtown
- 27.6 mi
- Additional dog
- $35 for each additional dog in same kennel
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
5/27
5 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 requirements3 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: leptospirosis · Not mentioned: canine influenza
Their words
“Before bringing your dog for boarding, daycare, or grooming, you must provide current proof of vaccinations (with expiration dates), done by a licensed veterinarian. Rabies Distemper Bordetella (kennel cough -- preferably every six months) Lepto (not required, but recommended)”totally-dog.com/
Spay / neuterRequired from 6 months
Their words
“Dogs older than 6 months MUST be spayed/neutered”totally-dog.com/
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Before bringing your dog for boarding, daycare, or grooming, you must provide current proof of vaccinations (with expiration dates), done by a licensed veterinarian.”totally-dog.com/
Operations2 of 21 published
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“Includes access to indoor & outdoor play areas, outdoor potty walks, raised bed & oral/topical medication (if needed).”totally-dog.com/
Administers medicationYes, except injectables
Their words
“Includes access to indoor & outdoor play areas, outdoor potty walks, raised bed & oral/topical medication (if needed). Sorry, but we will not accept dogs that require injectable medications”totally-dog.com/
Show 22 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot 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
Climate controlNot 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
FeedingNot 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
9.5ExceptionalDogs 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 staff 17cleanliness 8grooming 7clean facility 5nail clipping 3self serve dog wash 2self wash station 2great dane care 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- If a dog is sick
- Dogs must be in good health and not exposed to contagious disease in the past 30 days; return rule needs vet clearanceStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $32/night | $15/day | Archived page, 2022-05-20 |
| 2024 | $37/night | $18/day | Archived page, 2024-12-24 |
| 2025 | $37/night | $18/day | Archived page, 2025-08-04 |
| Now | $42/night | $20/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
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Sat
- 9 AM–2 PM
- Sun
- 5–6 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
Location
304 US-40, Bates City, MO 64011
27.6 miles from downtown Kansas City · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Totally Dog Bates City
What services does Totally Dog Bates City offer?
Totally Dog Bates City is listed as a dog day care center in Bates City, MO, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Totally Dog Bates City charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $42 per night and daycare at $20 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 Totally Dog Bates City require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: leptospirosis · Not mentioned: canine influenza.
Is someone on site overnight at Totally Dog Bates City?
Totally Dog Bates City'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 Totally Dog Bates City compare with other Kansas City facilities?
It ranks #50 of 154 in the Kansas City index by Dogs Away score (9.5/10, exceptional), based on 59 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Totally Dog Bates City, Bates City, MO. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-19. https://dogsaway.co/kansas-city-mo/totally-dog-bates-city/Similar places near Bates City
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