Bark Avenue takes great care of my fur baby and they treat the dogs as their own. They provide care, enrichment, walks, and FUN, my dog bounds to the door excited to go inside. Highly recommend!

My dog Rupert loves this daycare so much!

The move from Texas for Noel has been made so much easier by having a fun place to go play. Thank you for loving our girl.

We had the pleasure of filming Bark Avenue Doggy Day Care's 3D Virtual Tour. The place is super clean, organized, and accommodating for the lovable doggies.❤️ There's 2 locations - one for the "big dogs", another around the corner for the "small dogs". Both are kept up very well. The staff are kind, the owner Amanda is very sweet and they take great loving care of the dogs.😊 Including walks arou... More

We had the pleasure of filming Bark Avenue Doggy Day Care's 3D Virtual Tour. The place is super clean, organized, and accommodating for the lovable doggies.❤️ There's 2 locations - one for the "big dogs", another around the corner for the "small dogs". Both are kept up very well. The staff are kind, the owner Amanda is very sweet and they take great loving care of the dogs.😊 Including walks around the city waterfront and grassy park areas. They were a pleasure to work with. We highly recommend them for a wonderful doggy daycare in SF! 🐶 Less

A one of a kind doggie daycare in SF! The owner Amanda is very kind and personable. The staff at Bark loves and takes great care of the doggies even posting fun pictures of the doggies on Instagram throughout the day. Beautiful walks for the dogs and caring people. By far the best doggy daycare in the city. 💕

We love Bark Avenue. We started sending our dog Alfred when he was a puppy. The staff at Bark really helped him gain confidence playing with other dogs. We enjoy seeing the Instagram posts of our dog throughout the day. The daycare is always very well staffed. It is so nice to be able to drop Alfred off and not worry about him. We also have really appreciated the ability to have staff at Bark wat... More

We love Bark Avenue. We started sending our dog Alfred when he was a puppy. The staff at Bark really helped him gain confidence playing with other dogs. We enjoy seeing the Instagram posts of our dog throughout the day. The daycare is always very well staffed. It is so nice to be able to drop Alfred off and not worry about him. We also have really appreciated the ability to have staff at Bark watch Alfred when we’ve been away. We can’t recommend Bark enough. Less

By far the best doggy daycare in the city. I have been using Bark Avenue for almost 10 years and cannot say enough about the amazing care they provide. Things I really like about Bark Avenue: - staff to dog ratio: I never see a bark ave staffer walking too many dogs at once - safe surfaces — this might seem like an odd one but the detail of having the rubberized, non-slip floor is so appreciated... More

By far the best doggy daycare in the city. I have been using Bark Avenue for almost 10 years and cannot say enough about the amazing care they provide. Things I really like about Bark Avenue: - staff to dog ratio: I never see a bark ave staffer walking too many dogs at once - safe surfaces — this might seem like an odd one but the detail of having the rubberized, non-slip floor is so appreciated. Especially for my aging dog’s joints. - Outdoor walks - a lot of daycares keep dogs indoors all day or charge extra for significant outdoor walks. - personal touch - they know what my dog likes and what they do not and plan walk groups accordingly so dogs like mine who don’t want to stop at the dog park can walk right by. - the fact that my dog jumps at the door wanting to get inside (dogs don’t lie) - how content my dog is after a day at Bark Avenue (just look at him) Less

Absolutely recommend Bark Ave! Our dog Maddie has been going to Bark Ave for 7 years since she was a 7 month old puppy! She has grown up there and all the staff always show her so much love and care. She gets so excited at every drop off. The program is a great mix of indoor play, outdoor walks and park time. The facilities are super clean. We love the small setting which allows for proper a... More

Absolutely recommend Bark Ave! Our dog Maddie has been going to Bark Ave for 7 years since she was a 7 month old puppy! She has grown up there and all the staff always show her so much love and care. She gets so excited at every drop off. The program is a great mix of indoor play, outdoor walks and park time. The facilities are super clean. We love the small setting which allows for proper attention, care and consistency. Thank you to the Bark Ave team! Less

Bark Avenue is an amazing Doggy Day Care. They take such great care of our little cocker spaniel that he's always eager to go see them (tail wagging furiously!). I'd recommend them to anyone who is looking for top-notch specialists in caring for dogs.

Bark Ave is a true blessing in our lives. As bakery owners, my wife and I are constantly busy, and leaving our beloved Chef alone at home made us feel guilty. That's when we discovered Bark Ave Doggy Day Care, and it has been a game-changer. They treat Chef like a part of their own family, and he adores his time there. He gets to socialize with his furry friends, enjoy leisurely walks, frolic in ... More

Bark Ave is a true blessing in our lives. As bakery owners, my wife and I are constantly busy, and leaving our beloved Chef alone at home made us feel guilty. That's when we discovered Bark Ave Doggy Day Care, and it has been a game-changer. They treat Chef like a part of their own family, and he adores his time there. He gets to socialize with his furry friends, enjoy leisurely walks, frolic in the park, and have a blast. The staff has been our lifeline, always ready to help with any concerns. Honestly, Diana and her team have become indispensable to us; we have nothing but admiration for this exceptional place. Less

Bark Avenue really is the best daycare in the Bay Area! We have been clients for over two years, and our dog absolutely loves Bark — he gets so excited when we arrive that he literally tries to run to the door! During the day, he is taken on walks and to the park multiple times — amenities that simply aren’t offered at other daycares in the area. Furthermore, the staff is extremely kind, responsi... More

Bark Avenue really is the best daycare in the Bay Area! We have been clients for over two years, and our dog absolutely loves Bark — he gets so excited when we arrive that he literally tries to run to the door! During the day, he is taken on walks and to the park multiple times — amenities that simply aren’t offered at other daycares in the area. Furthermore, the staff is extremely kind, responsive, and attentive. They are constantly posting updates on Instagram so you can see how the day is going for your pup (and how much fun they’re having). We love Bark! Less

The best doggie day care in San Francisco, hands down! Everyone on staff has been professional, caring, meticulous, amazing. In both facilities, you can tell right away that our pets come first. Everyone on staff gives each and every dog plenty of individual attention. Leo, my mutt, is always excited to go to "school" everyday, always eager to go through the door as we approach the facility. ... More

The best doggie day care in San Francisco, hands down! Everyone on staff has been professional, caring, meticulous, amazing. In both facilities, you can tell right away that our pets come first. Everyone on staff gives each and every dog plenty of individual attention. Leo, my mutt, is always excited to go to "school" everyday, always eager to go through the door as we approach the facility. Bark Avenue posts updates everyday on Insta, and you can see how happy all the dogs are. Highly recommended. I have tried other doggy day care facilities in the city, and the quality of care they provide at Bark is incomparable. Thank you to all the excellent staff for taking care of our pets with a lot of love and attention. Less

I debated whether or not to post this, and I decided that it is worth sharing my personal story as a cautionary tale. I will never know what happened behind closed doors, and I do not think all of the staff are complicit. However, this was a horrible experience, and I only found out the extent of the damage they caused my dog after I left Bark Avenue due to a series of other negative incidents. ... More

I debated whether or not to post this, and I decided that it is worth sharing my personal story as a cautionary tale. I will never know what happened behind closed doors, and I do not think all of the staff are complicit. However, this was a horrible experience, and I only found out the extent of the damage they caused my dog after I left Bark Avenue due to a series of other negative incidents. I ignored some “pink” flags early on. For instance, they never let you inside the facility due to “covid precautions,” and they make you pay all at once at the beginning of the month, and even if you miss a day, you can’t get your money back. While some of the staff are nice and friendly, the other staff members are not so nice. I received aggressive Instagram messages from one of the main managers, and on several occasions, staff members made passive aggressive comments about how my dog was “a lot” and “too much.” They complained about my dog, and at best, seemed to tolerate her. For context, my young dog had extensive positive reinforcement training prior to coming to Bark Avenue, and she was a bouncy, gregarious, “life of the party” personality. After two months of going to Bark Avenue, I noticed my dog was losing alot of weight, sleeping all day during the days she was not at daycare, and she was not herself in general. I thought she had a medical issue, so we went to the vet several times, and nothing was medically wrong with her. She also started to become fearful and started to sleep and hide in my bathroom, which was unusual. After a series of unpleasant email interactions with the owner of Bark Avenue, I chose to part ways with Bark Avenue. The following week, I took my dog back to her old training facility, and the trainers were alarmed by the “new” version of my dog. They said she was hiding, running away from all the dogs, and she was extremely shut down and stressed out. They said her behavior and fearful reactions appeared consistent with aversive tactics, and her previous rambunctious personality had been suppressed. There is speculation that she was punished for things she used to have positive associations with, and as a result, she is now scared of playing with other dogs, her toys, big dogs in general, mops/brooms, and more. Today, with ongoing support from her previous positive reinforcement/force-free trainers, we are working on slowly rebuilding my dog’s confidence, all of which seemed to be destroyed by Bark Avenue. Because they don’t let you in the facility and generally were not transparent or communicative, I have no idea what they did to my dog. However, I can only assume aversive methods were used given how extensive her emotional damage has been, despite Bark Avenue’s website saying they are “positive reinforcement only.” I will never recommend this place to anyone. Less

BEST day care ever. Theo absolutely loves coming to Bark Ave and we would recommend them to anyone looking for a fun and caring place to bring your dog to. We were sad we had to move, and after trying 2-3 other day cares no one comes close to the service and environment that Bark Ave provided for Theo. The multiple walks a day, safe indoor play area, and having a maximum # of dogs are all things ... More

BEST day care ever. Theo absolutely loves coming to Bark Ave and we would recommend them to anyone looking for a fun and caring place to bring your dog to. We were sad we had to move, and after trying 2-3 other day cares no one comes close to the service and environment that Bark Ave provided for Theo. The multiple walks a day, safe indoor play area, and having a maximum # of dogs are all things we really appreciated. Whenever we are back in SF we love bringing Theo back here and we’ve never seen him so excited when he knows he gets to spend the day here with all his friends. Highly recommend! Less

They didnt have room for my puppy.

If you are looking for a sign, let this be it! Take your dog to Bark Avenue. I enrolled my small, 1 year old, french bulldog and it has been the best decision I have made. I trust the employees at Bark Ave, they send me updates in real time if there are ever any issues they see or recognize with my pup (pictures and videos of play time too), they're professional and responsive. I feel very lucky... More

If you are looking for a sign, let this be it! Take your dog to Bark Avenue. I enrolled my small, 1 year old, french bulldog and it has been the best decision I have made. I trust the employees at Bark Ave, they send me updates in real time if there are ever any issues they see or recognize with my pup (pictures and videos of play time too), they're professional and responsive. I feel very lucky to have found such a great place to take my dog to. I know that when I leave her there for the day, she's in good hands and having a blast. Unfortunately, I had to change doggie daycare services because of a recent move. We loved this day care and the team will be missed. Less

Bark Ave is a fantastic doggy daycare/playcare. It is clear Amanda and her staff put a lot of love and attention into the care of the dogs under their charge from the low staff-to-pet ratio to the daily walks/dog socializing to the Instagram updates. Our dog cannot wait to go every week - he literally runs to the door every time! Also very grateful for their location which is near some great dog ... More

Bark Ave is a fantastic doggy daycare/playcare. It is clear Amanda and her staff put a lot of love and attention into the care of the dogs under their charge from the low staff-to-pet ratio to the daily walks/dog socializing to the Instagram updates. Our dog cannot wait to go every week - he literally runs to the door every time! Also very grateful for their location which is near some great dog parks or for the humans - near Philz Coffee and scenic views of Mission Bay Creek. Less

BEST doggy daycare. We sent our dog there for 2 years. Always attentive, impeccably clean. They truly go above and beyond. The only doggy daycare I trust.

Amanda and her team love their doggies and take great care of everyone. My dogs look forward to their time at Bark Avenue and when we walk by on weekends they pull on their leashes and whine at the door! I would recommend them unconditionally!

Great place for your pups with caring, capable employees and owner.

Bark ave is the only daycare I want to trust my pup too. I have a 10 year old Labrador/Retriever mix who has some trouble getting up sometimes due to arthritis but it doesn’t slow him down from wanting to be around other dogs and be constantly entertained. Taking him to work on the regular wasn’t an option (too boring for him) and leaving him home in his condition wouldn’t be right — enter Bark a... More

Bark ave is the only daycare I want to trust my pup too. I have a 10 year old Labrador/Retriever mix who has some trouble getting up sometimes due to arthritis but it doesn’t slow him down from wanting to be around other dogs and be constantly entertained. Taking him to work on the regular wasn’t an option (too boring for him) and leaving him home in his condition wouldn’t be right — enter Bark ave and thank goodness for Amanda, her staff and her vision! My buddy loves his daycare, the staff and the other dogs. I’m pretty cautious when it comes to trusting people with my loved ones l but I have never second-guessed the work done by Amanda and her staff at Bark ave. Would recommend 100x over and they offer amazing in-home boarding services as well!! Less

Our dog, Milo goes there! They are just perfect - Very caring, dedicated and loving. Milo gets excited every time she goes there! They take care of her almost like kids at a child care!

Bark Ave has become part of our family! Our dog loves going! She tries to run to Bark Ave from our apt b/c she is so excited to play and see her friends! I couldn’t imagine taking her to another place! She LOVES it! Everyone is so friendly and the communication with the walkers and Amanda is awesome!!

Teddy loves it here and they take great care of him. You can tell he has a great time there every day �

Anne and Amanda are incredible. They really understand the heart and the soul of dogs. We learned a lot and got closer to our canine companions.

Awesome team at Bark Ave and exceptional dog care!

Your dog is not ignored, but played with, worked with and cared for all day.

Words can't describe how impressed I am by their professionalism and passion for dogs. Amanda's team really walks the dogs several times a day, which is very rare to find in other day cares in the city. We're really sad that it's Ernie's last week, but there's unfortunately no Bark Avenue in the Castro :/

Thx for taking the time to show me around your business especially since i walked in off the street. Much appreciated. Cheers fiona de rosa from Australia.