Pet boarding service · Plano, TX
Pappy's Pet Lodge - S Plano
★★★★☆ 4.2 from 110 Google reviews · #89 of 97 in Dallas by score
BoardingDedicated facility
8.6DogDnB Score
What Pappy's Pet Lodge - S Plano 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.
8 of 27 policies published
Website checked 2026-08-20. 19 not stated on the site.Admission requirements
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“Our vaccinations requirements for dogs: Rabies current with your vet Distemper/Parvo (DHPPC) current with your vet Bordetella (Kennel Cough) given every 6 months”pappyspetlodge.com/new-customers/
Bordetella lead time3 days before arrival
Their words
“We have a 72 hour waiting period after vaccinations are administered prior to visiting Pappy's.”pappyspetlodge.com/frequently-asked-questions/
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterRequired for group play only from 6 months
Their words
“Dogs aged 4 months or older are welcome to participate in our daycare program. Dogs aged 6 months or older must be spayed or neutered in order to participate.”pappyspetlodge.com/frequently-asked-questions/
Temperament evaluationNot required
Their words
“Does Pappy's do Meet & Greets or evaluations before I bring my dog for daycare? No, Pappy's does not require a meet and greet before your dog tries daycare.”pappyspetlodge.com/frequently-asked-questions/
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 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 ownersYes
Their words
“All of our enrichment centers have free webcam access in the daycare play areas.”pappyspetlodge.com/frequently-asked-questions/
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 medicationYes, with exclusions
Their words
“Yes, we will administer your pet's medications during their stay. However, we are unable to administer Phenobarbital, Panakare Plus, or insulin.”pappyspetlodge.com/frequently-asked-questions/
FeedingOwner's food encouraged
Their words
“We recommend bringing your pet's own food during their stay at Pappy's. All of our enrichment centers are equipped with a refridgerator so we welcome any cold items you incorporate in your pet's diet.”pappyspetlodge.com/frequently-asked-questions/
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingYes
Their words
“How do I request a reservation for lodging or daycare services? Under the Book tab of our Parent Portal, select the pet(s) you would like to request the appointment for.”pappyspetlodge.com/frequently-asked-questions/
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
friendly staff ×26accommodating staff ×6cleanliness ×6happy dog ×4new facility ×3kennel areas ×2tired pups ×2outdoor playroom ×2
Topics extracted from public review text, with mention counts.
Rating breakdown
68% of reviewers gave 5 stars; 16% gave 1–2 stars.
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Attributes self-reported on the business’s public profile.