Bark Avenue Doggy Day Care
bark avenue301 King St, San Francisco, CA 94107
Overview
Bark Avenue is a dog daycare and boarding facility in San Francisco's Mission Bay neighborhood offering daycare, walking, and private in-home boarding services. They emphasize positive reinforcement training, high human-to-dog ratios, and have separate facilities for small and big dogs. Pricing ranges from $75-110/day for daycare and $55/night for private in-home boarding.
Amenities & Policies
Dog-to-staff ratio: High Human to Dog Ratio
Required vaccinations: DHLPP, Bordetella, Rabies, Canine Flu (recommended), Leptospirosis (recommended)
Policies & Details
Hours & Billing
Care & Play
Requirements
Safety & Emergency
Extras
What Reviews Say
32 reviews analyzedBark Avenue is highly regarded for its structured program featuring multiple daily walks, rubberized flooring for joint health, and frequent social media updates. While the vast majority of clients report dogs 'bounding to the door' with excitement, two significant negative reviews raise concerns regarding safety incidents and potential behavioral changes. Overall, it is a premium facility favored by long-term regulars for its cleanliness and high staff-to-dog ratio.
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Worth noting
Dog bitten multiple times/Lack of discernment in playgroups
“I took my dog here in within a month he was bitten twice... It shows their level of discernment.”
Allegations of aversive training methods/behavioral regression
“Their behavior and fearful reactions appeared consistent with aversive tactics, and her previous rambunctious personality had been suppressed.”
Safety/Biting incidents
“within a month he was bitten twice.”
Management/Communication tone
“I received aggressive Instagram messages from one of the main managers.”
Lack of facility access
“they never let you inside the facility due to 'covid precautions'.”
Top Rated
4.5 stars from 32+ reviews
This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.5-star rating across 32 reviews.
At a Glance
Dog-to-staff ratio
High Human to Dog Ratio
Min puppy age
4 months
Pricing
Boarding
$55/night
Daycare
$75–$110/day
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