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Royal Bark Social Club

208 W Baxter Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917

4.7
111 Google reviews
Cage-freeStaff overnightOutdoor yardSmall dog areaAccepts puppiesMedication adminGroomingTrainingOvernight potty breaks

Overview

Royal Bark Social Club is a luxury boutique dog daycare and boarding facility in Knoxville, TN, offering off-leash group play, grooming, and luxury boarding with private suites. They operate as a limited-capacity facility with individualized care, requiring vaccinations and a temperament assessment for new clients, with breed restrictions in place.

Amenities & Policies

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

Required vaccinations: Rabies, Distemper, Bordetella, Parvo, Parainfluenza, Leptospirosis, Canine Influenza

Breed restrictions: Pit Bulls, Pit Bull Mixes, American Staffordshire Terriers, Cane Corsos, Presa Carnerios, Bull Mastiffs

Policies & Details

Hours & Billing

Drop-off hours:6:30am-6:00pm
Pick-up hours:6:30am-6:00pm
Billing method:Per 24h

Cancellation & Deposits

Cancellation notice:2 days notice
Cancellation penalty:1 night boarding fee ($85) if canceled after 48 hours prior to boarding

Care & Play

Group play
Solo play
Daily updates — Free
Comfort items allowed
Feeding policy:Owner provides food

Requirements

Spay/neuter policy:Required after 6 months of age
Temperament test fee:$15 application fee for new clients meet and greet

Safety & Emergency

Emergency vet protocol:Nearby clinic
Emergency vet cost:Owner

Extras

Multi-dog discount — 20% discount for each additional canine family member sharing a sibling suite
Senior dog accommodations
Owner operated

What Reviews Say

111 reviews analyzed

Royal Bark Social Club is an exceptional dog boarding and daycare facility with an almost perfect 5-star rating across 111 reviews. Customers consistently praise the caring staff who treat dogs like family, the excellent communication with daily report cards featuring photos and videos, and the facility's cleanliness. The business excels at accommodating anxious dogs and last-minute needs from travelers. The only notable recurring complaint is their breed restriction policy regarding pit bulls, which generated 5 one-star reviews, though the owner responds professionally to each. This is a highly recommended establishment with strong repeat customer loyalty.

Dog happiness
5.0
Staff
5.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Facility
5.0
Communication
5.0
Safety
4.8
Drop-off / pickup
4.8
Value
4.5

People love

Staff treats dogs like family/individual care(45)Report cards with photos and videos(35)Dogs love attending/excited to go(40)Great for anxious dogs/separation anxiety(12)Flexible with last-minute needs/travelers(15)Excellent grooming services(18)

Staff shoutouts

Alisa(35 mentions)Jama(6 mentions)Caroline(4 mentions)LarryJoanneTaylor

Worth noting

Breed restrictions - does not accept pit bulls or pit bull mixes

“This business does not place accept pit bull type dogs - even mixes. Even if this wasn't a rule, knowing this bias I would NEVER support this business.”

Breed discrimination policy(5 mentions)

“They do not accept pitbulls or any pitbull mixes. My dog is a purebred American Bully and sweet as ever.”

Communication/response failures(2 mentions)

“Emailed and they never reached out. I am very busy and don't have time to have waste and wanted some simple information so I could make time to go in to view the place.....got nothing but crickets”

Owner replies to 100% of reviewsAvg response: 1dprofessional tone48 repeat customers

IBPSA Member

Industry Association

Verified member of IBPSA
International pet services standards

Cross-referenced with IBPSA’s member directory.

Top Rated

4.7 stars from 111+ reviews

This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.7-star rating across 111 reviews.

At a Glance

Google rating
4.7/ 5
Review score
4.9/ 5
Amenities9 of 14
Reviews111
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.48

Pricing

Boarding

$85/night

Daycare

$27–$50/day

Contact

Visit Website+1 865-328-7272Get directions to 208 W Baxter Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917

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