Dog day care center · Dallas, TX
Smart Dog Dallas
★★★★★ 4.8 from 350 Google reviews · #17 of 97 in Dallas by score
DaycareTrainingBoardingGroomingDedicated facility
9.6DogDnB Score
What Smart Dog Dallas 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.
9 of 27 policies published
Website checked 2026-08-20. 18 not stated on the site.Admission requirements
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“For the health & safety of every dog, we require current vaccinations (distemper/parvo, bordetella, & rabies) & dogs to be flea free”smartdogdallas.com/services/grooming/
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“All dogs must attend an observation day of daycare so that we can do a temperament test and evaluate their play style to make sure Smart Dog is the best fit for your pup. There is a $25 fee for the observation day”smartdogdallas.com/services/daycare/
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 modelAll-day open play
Their words
“Open Play We offer everyone open play, every day, for no extra charge!”smartdogdallas.com/services/boarding/
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Time out of the kennelPotty breaks 6:30am and 9pm, group play through the day
Their words
“We rise and shine at 6:30am for a potty break before breakfast, then playtime with the group in either our outdoor or indoor (climate controlled) spaces. Lunch is at noon for those who need it. Dinner is at 4:30, then a little more play time until 6:30. Our bedtime potty break is around 9pm.”smartdogdallas.com/services/boarding/
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
HousingCrate
Their words
“Each dog gets their own crate to be used for eating and sleeping.”smartdogdallas.com/services/boarding/
Outdoor accessNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“playtime with the group in either our outdoor or indoor (climate controlled) spaces”smartdogdallas.com/services/boarding/
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
Administers medicationYes, no charge
Their words
“Medications We will administer your pup's prescription medication or one of the various medications we offer! No extra charge.”smartdogdallas.com/services/boarding/
FeedingOwner's food encouraged
Their words
“Bring food! We highly recommend that you send food along with your pup. We can provide "emergency rations" if necessary, but it is better for your dog to stay on a consistent diet.”smartdogdallas.com/services/boarding/
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingYes
Their words
“Reserve your pup's stay here or give us a call. Book Online”smartdogdallas.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
friendly team ×13responsive staff ×7tired dogs ×6personalized care ×5puppy training ×3late pick up ×3dog chauffer ×2last minute boarding ×2
Topics extracted from public review text, with mention counts.
Rating breakdown
93% of reviewers gave 5 stars; 3% gave 1–2 stars.
Amenities & details
Identifies as women-ownedWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroomGender-neutral restroomLGBTQ+ friendlyTransgender safespaceOn-site parking
Attributes self-reported on the business’s public profile.