Pet boarding service · Dallas, TX
Yardstick Dog Hotel - Lakewood
★★★★★ 4.9 from 142 Google reviews · #12 of 97 in Dallas by score
BoardingDaycareDedicated facility
9.7DogDnB Score
What Yardstick Dog Hotel - Lakewood 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, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Their words
“Vaccinations: up-to-date rabies, distemper (one or three-year vaccines), Bordetella, and an annual canine influenza vaccine are required.”www.yardstick.dog/dallas/lakewood
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterRequired for group play only from 6 months
Their words
“Spay/neuter: all dogs over the age of 6 months must be spayed or neutered. Exceptions may be considered up to the age of 18 months with a vet's recommendation; however, these dogs will be restricted to one-on-one playtime”www.yardstick.dog/dallas/lakewood
Temperament evaluationNot published on their website
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Proof(s) of vaccination may be uploaded to your Goose profile or emailed to your respective location.”www.yardstick.dog/dallas/lakewood
Operations
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
“Do you have 24/7 supervision? Yes. We are proud to say we have staff on-site 24/7/365 to make sure your dogs are safe and cared for overnight.”www.yardstick.dog/dallas/lakewood
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Staff certificationPet first aid / CPR certified staff
Their words
“While all of our staff are trained in canine first-aid and CPR, sometimes incidents happen.”www.yardstick.dog/dallas/lakewood
Play modelNot published on their website
Groups separated bySize
Their words
“Room blocks house fewer dogs, separated by size, to reduce disruptions.”www.yardstick.dog/faq
Time out of the kennelNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playOffered
Their words
“Dogs who prefer people over other dogs are welcome at Yardstick as long as they are friendly with our Hosts. These dogs enjoy one-on-one rotations with Hosts for play time and enrichment, along with rest time in their suites.”www.yardstick.dog/faq
HousingSuite
Their words
“All guests stay in spacious, private suites — no kennels or crates.”www.yardstick.dog/faq
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 loved the cute photo updates showing her happiness!”www.yardstick.dog/dallas/lakewood
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationNot published on their website
FeedingNot published on their website
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 ×13daily photo updates ×11dog photos ×4loved dog ×4responsive team ×4anxious dogs ×3elderly dogs ×3private rooms ×3
Topics extracted from public review text, with mention counts.
Rating breakdown
99% of reviewers gave 5 stars; 1% gave 1–2 stars.
Amenities & details
Onsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Attributes self-reported on the business’s public profile.