Underdog Kennels

Underdog kennels kept my love for 10 days while I was away! Take advantage of the first time user specials offered on Unilocal!The staff was sweet to my dog and kept me updated with pics on Facebook and emails. They were professional and care about animals here! I booked my next reservation already. My dog has many new furry best friends!

Underdog has been a wonderful experience for both myself and my puppy. She goes to doggie day care 4 days a week and comes home happy but tired. Perfect for someone who has worked all day. She has met a lot of fur friends and the staff at Underdog truly are amazing. Rob, Nikki, and staff know myself and my pup on a first name basis. I could not be more thankful for them and how they care for my pup when I’m working. I highly recommend Underdog and plan to use their services for a very long time. Thank you for such excellent service and giving back to dogs in need!

This was my first experience using Underdog Kennels. The babies, Petey, Lola and Henry had to have a nail trim and teeth brushed. Location is super easy to find and the service was exceptional! Petey has an issue with having his feet touched but the groomer in hand was kind, gentle and able to accommodate Petey’s needs. As we waited we were able to talk to the owner and found out they do much more than just boarding and grooming. They work to take animals off the euthanasia list, house, feed and meet any medical needs they may have as part of they’re community service commitment. They house many dogs and have an adoption program in house. All of my dogs are rescues and I can’t tell you how much I appreciate what they are doing here at Underdog. Along with the great work they do they also have the second largest outdoor play area in Dallas. I can tell they really care about dogs and their people all the same. I will continue to be loyal. Thank you Underdog for the work you do!

I am crazy picky about where I send my dog. From the vet, kennel and groomers– I do my research and very cautious and particular about the facility, cleaniness and staff. We came in for a tour one Saturday to see the facility and then scheduld our test with Rob so that they could approve our dog to board there. We ahve taken our dog, Chief here 2 times now for long weekends in the last month and our experience has been fantastic! They do not have their web cam system set up yet– but they send us pictures and videos! The staff is always friendly, caring and super observant. Chief is always SOOO happy when i pick him up each time and is always giving sweet kisses to the girls before leaving. This place is new– so not that crowded yet with dogs. I just hope once people find out about it– we will get the same service and attention. But in the meantime– I am so happy we found Underdog Kennels!

Underdog Kennels is where dogs go to have fun! Even though many are awaiting their furever home, who can tell because all are well cared for, play everyday and become part of the Underdog Kennel «gang». It is great!

Underdog Kennels are amazing! Rob & staff are helpful, friendly, & truly care about the well being of the animals there. They understand the importance of respecting each dog’s comfort zone by giving them decompression time if needed, monitoring play sessions, taking owners comments about their pets to heart. Each pet is an individual requiring different things to be happy & they make sure each dog gets just what they need! The dogs always look so happy & healthy. They provide lots of personal attention to the dogs & their «parents» by sharing lots of videos & photos. I also love that they have a roll up door for days when the weathers nice so the dogs can go in & out between the play yards, perfect set up for those that love sunbathing! They also have better hours than a lot of daycare/​boarding/​grooming facilities, 7:00am-7:00pm M-​F, 8:00am-2:00pm Sat, & 2:00pm-7:00pm Sunday!

Rob and the underdog kennels staff is incredibly helpful and passionate about what they do. We have foster dogs that stay there and they are always given proper attention and playtime etc. the facility is also big with awesome private kennels with cute designs. They also make sure to always supervise playtime to ensure the dogs are given plenty of attention and care.

I took my 100 lb Great Pyrenees rescue dog to Underdog Kennels yesterday to play and he LOVED it! I loved everything about this place. It is SO clean, the staff is extremely friendly, and all of the dogs there are very happy. I used to take my dog to another daycare in the area and every time he came home, he would INHALE so much water that he would throw up. It was clear they were not keeping the dogs hydrated. NOT HERE! My dog came home and was in the most playful mood. He was prancing around the yard and then passed out for the rest of the afternoon because he had had such a fun day. Since his visit, I have already decided to have a doggy birthday party there and have booked all of the boarding needs for the remainder of the year. A+ rating! This is coming from an EXTREMELY overprotective dog mom and total helicopter parent!

Talk about peace of mind! Underdog allows me to send my active, playful bully mix to play all day in a safe, supervised environment. The Underdog staff takes time to understand each dog and its needs before matching it with an appropriate play group, and doesn’t fault the power breeds for being who they are. It is one of the few day cares in the area that would take my pup, Jack, even though he is a Canine Good Citizen and not at all aggressive. Underdog and Rob don’t judge a dog based on their breed or appearance, but get to know the dog and ensure a daycare experience that works for that dog. The folks who supervise play do so closely and ensure nothing escalates from play to something else, and i feel completely comfortable knowing Jack is in loving, capable hands. Now that I’ve found Underdog, I wouldn’t take him anywhere else! Jack has come home from other daycares scratched up, nibbled and once even with an ear puncture. After a full and active day at Underdog, he just comes home happy and tired.
It’s also so convenient to be able to drop Jack off on my way to a flight in/​from Love. Thanks, Underdog Kennels, for taking such great care of my boy!

I WILL NEVER GO ANYWHERE ELSE! I recently boarded my bulldog, Tucker, with Underdog Kennels and it has by far been the best boarding experience I have ever encountered. Rob truly cares for the well being of all of the dogs. This is important to me because Tucker is a rescue and has some interesting quirks. All dogs are different and Rob made sure to understand all of Tuckers qualities to make sure to cater to his needs appropriately. In the past, I have had bad experiences with other boarding facilities, my pup was not fed, was neglected, and wrongfully punished for playing too hard (they put a 50lb bulldog with the tiny dogs…). At Underdog, Rob asked me if he could put peanut butter on Tuckers’s food if he had trouble eating to encourage him to eat (sometimes when dogs are away from home they don’t eat), this shows that Rob not only cares about my dog but is experienced in this business, he knew that my dog was probably going to have a hard time eating before I even said it!!! Not only were the dogs separated for play time by size, but also by breed. Sometime certain breeds don’t like to play, or play harder than other breeds their size. Rob made sure that even though Tucker is small he is also heavy and plays harder/​more aggressive than a lot of other big dogs. By doing this he has set the dogs up for success to not hurt each other and have a good time. All play time was supervised and HE SENT ME VIDEOS of Tucker having a great time — talk about trust and comfort! When I picked up Tucker this time, he did not cower or avoid me for days like he has done in the past. He was so happy which shows he had a great time while he was there and was taken care of. Plus he slept for days because he played so hard. Thank you, Rob, for taking such good care of my dog and for truly caring for his well-​being. I WILL BE BACK!

I have had a hard time finding a boarder that I trust and know will take great care of my dog when I am needing to leave town. Underdog Kennels is AMAZING! They are extremely kind and professional and take great care of all the animals there. My dog came back home happy and exhausted from non-​stop play with her fellow dog-​friends at Underdog. I appreciate having a place that I can trust to take excellent care of my dog.
Side note. If they weren’t already amazing enough with the care they give to dogs boarding, they are also extremely involved with Dallas Pets Alive — taking in and working to get sweet pups adopted from around DFW. All around just wonderful people.

I have used Underdog Kennels’ daycare, grooming and boarding services and all are superior! Makes working late and traveling much less stressful. The staff is top-​notch and understands dogs with special needs. They really take the time to get to know your dog. I have tried many other daycares/​groomers/​boarders in the area and Underdog Kennels is by far the best. Conveniently located near Love Field airport.
Love their partnership with Dallas Pets Alive as well! How could you not want to support such a perfectly orchestrated business that also gives back?