Bark River facilities
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Golden Acre Kennels

3685 9th Ln, Bark River, MI 49807

4.6
34 Google reviewsGoogle Verified
Outdoor yardPool / water playMedication adminGrooming

Overview

Full-service dog boarding and daycare facility with multiple play yards, overnight kennels and suites, supervised dog socialization, and daily photo updates.

Amenities & Policies

Cage-free
WebcamPhoto updates
Staff overnight
Outdoor yard
Pool / water play
Small dog area
Accepts puppies
Reactive breeds
Medication adminExtra fee
Grooming
Training
Climate controlled
Overnight potty breaks
Online booking
Spay/neuter required
Temperament test

Required vaccinations: Distemper Parvo, Rabies, Bordetella

Policies & Details

Hours & Billing

Billing method:Both days

Cancellation & Deposits

Cancellation notice:7 days notice
Cancellation penalty:Full deposit is not refunded if cancelled less than 1 week before drop-off for holidays; less than 2 weeks before drop-off for spring break.
Deposit required β€” 50%
Holiday surcharge β€” $5 per day

Care & Play

Group play
Solo play
Daily updates β€” Free
Feeding policy:Canned food or food-related items may be added to food without the $5 medication fee.
Raw diet accommodated

Extras

Multi-dog discount β€” $15 for each additional dog in same kennel
Senior dog accommodations
Owner operated

What Reviews Say

24 reviews analyzed

Golden Acre Kennels receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for caring staff, clean facilities, dog enjoyment, updates through Facebook, and accommodating care. Two reviews raise concerns about unexpected charges, an unexplained injury and behavior change, while one criticizes staff conduct. No owner responses were provided.

Dog happiness
5.0
Staff
5.0
Facility
5.0
Communication
4.6
Cleanliness
4.4
Safety
4.0
Drop-off / pickup
4.0
Value
3.5

People love

Facebook photos and updates(8)Dogs appear happy and eager to return(7)Friendly and caring staff(6)Clean facilities(5)

Staff shoutouts

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Worth noting

Reported injury was not explained at pickup

β€œOur dog came home with an injury on his nose that we initially thought was dirt so we did not question it at pick up nor was it explained to us.”

Unexpected fees and dissatisfaction with billing

β€œSupposed to be $35 a day for boarding, ended up paying $513 for 10 days we got charged for my dog whining and barking too much and another fee for him having diarrhea not impressed”

Alleged rude and judgmental staff behavior

β€œA bunch of Karen’s. No joke. Very rude, and quick to judge some one based of tattoos. They’ll even go out of their way to get you in trouble.”

Unexpected or additional charges

β€œSupposed to be $35 a day for boarding, ended up paying $513 for 10 days we got charged for my dog whining and barking too much and another fee for him having diarrhea not impressed”

Unexplained injury and pickup communication

β€œOur dog came home with an injury on his nose that we initially thought was dirt so we did not question it at pick up nor was it explained to us.”

Top Rated

4.6 stars from 34+ reviews

This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.6-star rating across 34 reviews.

At a Glance

Google rating
4.6/ 5
Review score
4.4/ 5
Amenities4 of 14
Reviews34
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.4

Pricing

Boarding

$28–$40/night

Daycare

$15–$25/day

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