Rancho Cordova facilities
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The Local Bark

3201 Fitzgerald Rd, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742

4.9
466 Google reviews
Outdoor yardSmall dog areaGroomingTrainingClimate controlled

Overview

The Local Bark is a dog boarding and daycare facility in Rancho Cordova, CA, operating since 2009. They offer boarding, daycare, grooming, and training services in a climate-controlled facility with supervised group play in both small and large dog packs. New clients must provide current vaccination records including Rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, Canine Influenza, and a negative fecal screening within the past year, with a temperament evaluation required before services.

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, DHPP, Bordetella, Canine Influenza, Fecal screening

Policies & Details

Care & Play

Group play
Solo play
Daily updates
Feeding policy:Owner provides food

What Reviews Say

428 reviews analyzed

The Local Bark is highly regarded for its professional training programs, clean facilities, and engaging amenities like the dog pool and daily Facebook photos. While the vast majority of clients report happy, exhausted dogs and praise the friendly staff, a few serious incidents regarding medical oversight and behavioral handling protocols serve as significant outliers. Overall, it is a premium-priced facility with a very loyal long-term customer base.

Staff
4.9
Cleanliness
4.8
Facility
4.8
Dog happiness
4.7
Drop-off / pickup
4.5
Value
4.3
Communication
4.2
Safety
3.5

People love

Pool/Water playFacebook photo updatesReport cardsExhausted/Tired dogs

Staff shoutouts

Darren(4 mentions)Ivonne(5 mentions)Lauren(2 mentions)GinaOmarStephanie

Worth noting

Death of a dog in care

β€œUnfortunately she died in their care due to unknown causes. Their story was she was outside and started having irregular breathing, so they took her inside where she collapsed and died.”

Severe medical neglect/infection

β€œThe Vet stated if we'd have left him there only a couple more days with this infection, he could have suffered permanent eye damage.”

Development of behavioral issues (aggression)

β€œhe developed a food aggression issue while in their care... their response was to attempt to remove the bowl with their foot or a fake prosthetic hand.”

Health/Illness after stay

β€œEach time we got our Lab back after only a few days stay, he had to go straight to the Vet.”

Lack of follow-up on inquiries

β€œNever heard from there again. No following up on what's needed, or updates on whether or not his records were accepted.”

Price increases/High cost

β€œWe don’t use it as often as we did in the past as their prices have gone up.”

Owner replies to 85% of reviewswarm tone38 repeat customers

Top Rated

4.9 stars from 466+ reviews

This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.9-star rating across 466 reviews.

At a Glance

Google rating
4.9/ 5
Review score
4.5/ 5
Amenities5 of 14
Reviews466
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.38

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