About Underdog Kennels Dog Daycare and Boarding

Dog resort and training in Dallas

Underdog Kennels Dog Daycare and Boarding at 8900 Premier Row in Dallas has been family owned and operated since 2014 by Rob Cottingham and his wife Nikki, who work in the facility regularly. Alongside daycare, boarding and grooming, it runs personalized training for puppies and adult dogs covering basic obedience, loose-leash walking, coming when called, focus and impulse control. A free evaluation is the first step.

Board and train

Puppy Start ($1,995, 2 weeks) serves puppies about 16 weeks to 6 months with sit, down, come, stay, place, leave it, loose-leash walking, crate and potty foundations and bite inhibition. Obedience Essentials ($2,495, 2 weeks) works seven core commands on and off leash, heel, recall around distractions and doorway manners, with 60 days of support. Behavior Transformation ($3,295, 3 weeks) adds behavior modification for leash reactivity, jumping, anxiety and over-excitement, including field trips around DFW and 90 days of support. An Elite & Custom 4-week option is priced individually. Owners get twice-weekly video updates and a graduation session.

Other formats

Private lessons provide one-on-one coaching for owner and dog, and Play & Train adds individual training sessions between daycare playtimes.

What to ask

Ask about private lesson and Play & Train rates. Phone (214) 267-2275.