Pet boarding service · Dallas, TX
Barking Hound Village Lake Highlands
★★★★★ 4.9 from 169 Google reviews · #12 of 97 in Dallas by score
BoardingDaycarePet sittingDedicated facility
9.7DogDnB Score
What Barking Hound Village Lake Highlands publishes
We read this facility’s own website for the policies owners ask about before booking. Each published policy carries the sentence it came from; each blank one is a fact about the website, not a verdict on the facility.
10 of 27 policies published
Website checked 2026-08-20. 17 not stated on the site.Admission requirements
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, leptospirosis · Recommended: canine influenza
Their words
“We require: Rabies, DHLP, Fecal, Bordetella/kennel cough (must be given every 6 months), Canine Flu vaccine is highly encouraged. All vaccinations must be given no less than 48 hours before entering our facility.”www.bhvtexas.com/
Bordetella lead time2 days before arrival
Their words
“All vaccinations must be given no less than 48 hours before entering our facility.”www.bhvtexas.com/
Fecal / parasite testNegative test required
Their words
“We require: Rabies, DHLP, Fecal, Bordetella/kennel cough (must be given every 6 months), Canine Flu vaccine is highly encouraged.”www.bhvtexas.com/
Spay / neuterRequired from 6 months
Their words
“Q. Does my dog need to be spayed or neutered to be accepted for dog boarding or daycare? Only spayed and neutered dogs are accepted with the exception of puppies younger than 6 months.”www.bhvtexas.com/
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“All dogs are to be evaluated (a day of daycare) by one of our approved staff members before signing up or purchasing daycare packages. ... The trial day is $45.”www.bhvtexas.com/
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Is current on vaccinations for rabies, DHLP, PARVO, fecal and Bordetella (kennel cough). You can upload the records upon registration.”www.bhvtexas.com/new-clients-halfoffdaycare/
Operations
Staff on site overnightNo — nobody is on site overnight
Their words
“Q. Do you offer 24-hour care? A. No, we do not have anyone at the facility over night; our staff is here from 7am until 9pm, 365 days/year. All dogs are tucked in and locked in their suites for the night.”www.bhvtexas.com/faq/
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Staff certificationPet first aid / CPR certified staff
Their words
“Our staff is trained on basic dog behavior as well as certified in pet CPR/First aid and monitor your dog closely”www.bhvtexas.com/faq/
Play modelNot published on their website
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Time out of the kennelNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
HousingNot published on their website
Outdoor accessNot 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 updatesYes
Customer quote on their site
“we always love seeing the picture updates on Facebook!”www.bhvtexas.com/
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationNo charge except injections
Their words
“If your dog takes medication we can also administer it as long as it is not an injectable medication. We do this for no extra charge”www.bhvtexas.com/
FeedingOwner's food encouraged
Their words
“We strongly encourage you to bring your own food from home! A sudden change in your dog's diet can cause stomach upset creating great discomfort for your dog. We do provide our own food for an additional charge”www.bhvtexas.com/
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingNot published on their website
Read from the facility’s public website, 2026-08-20. Policies change — confirm anything that matters when you book. “Reviewers” marks a fact customers describe that the operator does not state; it is weaker evidence and never counted as published. Method on the methodology page.
What reviewers mention
clean facility ×14second home for dogs ×4exhausted dogs ×3shy dogs ×3overnight boarding ×3private quarters ×3spacious rooms for dogs ×2photos of pups ×2
Topics extracted from public review text, with mention counts.
Rating breakdown
96% of reviewers gave 5 stars; 2% gave 1–2 stars.
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroomWheelchair accessible seating
Attributes self-reported on the business’s public profile.