Dog day care center · Dallas, TX
Downtown Dog
★★★★½ 4.6 from 300 Google reviews · #59 of 97 in Dallas by score
DaycareBoardingGroomingDedicated facility
9.2DogDnB Score
What Downtown Dog 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.
13 of 27 policies published
Website checked 2026-08-20. 14 not stated on the site.Admission requirements
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Their words
“What vaccines are required for dog boarding and daycare? For the safety of all guests, we require: Rabies Distemper (DHPP) Bordetella Influenza (most vets do not require this so we may allow a grace period for new customers)”www.dallasdogsdaycare.com/faq
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterRequired for group play only from 12 months
Their words
“Dogs that are intact and under the age of one year are eligible for group play based on availability and a temperament test. Dogs that are intact and over the age of one are not eligible for group play, but they are welcome to join us for day boarding and individual play”www.dallasdogsdaycare.com/faq
Temperament evaluationRequired for some dogs
Their words
“Is a daycare evaluation required? Yes. All dogs over 30 lbs, will need to do a temperament test before their stay. The temperament test will be a free day of daycare”www.dallasdogsdaycare.com/faq
Vaccination recordsNot published on their website
Operations
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 modelStructured rotation
Their words
“07:00am Potty Time 07:30am Breakfast time (each dog is fed individually) 08:00am Play time 12:00pm Nap time 2:00pm Play time 06:00pm Dinner 07:00pm Play Time 08:00pm Bed Time”www.dallasdogsdaycare.com/
Groups separated bySize, temperament and play style
Their words
“How are dogs grouped in daycare? Dogs are grouped by size, temperament, and play style. Our trained staff supervises all daycare play sessions for safety.”www.dallasdogsdaycare.com/faq
Time out of the kennel3 scheduled play blocks daily
Their words
“08:00am Play time 12:00pm Nap time 2:00pm Play time 06:00pm Dinner 07:00pm Play Time 08:00pm Bed Time”www.dallasdogsdaycare.com/
Solo care for dogs who skip group playOffered
Their words
“they are welcome to join us for day boarding and individual play, based on availability”www.dallasdogsdaycare.com/faq
HousingNot published on their website
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“Our facilities features spacious indoor and outdoor play areas designed for fun, safety, and socialization.”www.dallasdogsdaycare.com/
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“We offer indoor play areas with climate control to ensure dogs stay active and enriched”www.dallasdogsdaycare.com/faq
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesYes
Their words
“We offer flexible drop-off and pick-up hours, more playtime than the competition, and regular photo updates so you always know how your pup is doing.”www.dallasdogsdaycare.com/
ToursTours by appointment
Their words
“We welcome tours of our dog boarding and daycare facility! Seeing where your pup will stay and play gives you peace of mind. Please call ahead to schedule a tour”www.dallasdogsdaycare.com/faq
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationYes, except injectables
Their words
“Do you administer medications? Yes, our trained staff can administer most medications added to their food or in a pill pocket. We do not administrate any injectable medications.”www.dallasdogsdaycare.com/faq
FeedingNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingYes
Their words
“Get our App Gingr Pet Parents Code 453648”www.dallasdogsdaycare.com/
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
value ×30affordability ×10new management ×9outdoor space ×6play area ×5loving pups ×3dog socialization ×3exhausted pups ×2
Topics extracted from public review text, with mention counts.
Rating breakdown
87% of reviewers gave 5 stars; 7% gave 1–2 stars.
Amenities & details
Onsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Attributes self-reported on the business’s public profile.