--- title: "Bark ATL — Atlanta, GA" url: "https://dogsaway.co/atlanta-ga/bark-atl/" updated: "2026-09-08" data_pulled: "2026-07-07" census_at: "2026-09-08" source: "Dogs Away — public Google Business profile (identity, rating) + Dogs Away disclosure census of the facility's own website" license: "All rights reserved. Read and cite freely. No bulk copying. (https://dogsaway.co/terms/)" attribution: "Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co)" --- # Bark ATL Dog day care center in Atlanta, GA — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Atlanta, GA (https://dogsaway.co/atlanta-ga/). **★4.6 from 138 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.2/10.** The Dogs Away score is a Bayesian-adjusted Google rating on a 0–10 scale (prior weight 25 reviews at the 4.669 network mean). ## Facts - **Services:** daycare, boarding, sitting - **Address:** 145 Ralph McGill Blvd NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 - **Phone:** (404) 688-2275 - **Website:** http://www.barkatl.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bark%20ATL&query_place_id=ChIJDQrsMXEE9YgRMBWfxNaFEEY ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 7 AM–7:30 PM | | Tuesday | 7 AM–7:30 PM | | Wednesday | 7 AM–7:30 PM | | Thursday | 7 AM–7:30 PM | | Friday | 7 AM–7:30 PM | | Saturday | 9 AM–6 PM | | Sunday | 9 AM–6 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Cancellation:** Holiday boarding: cancelling within 7 days costs $50 per dog — facility's words: "*Holiday reservations require a credit card left on file or a deposit of $100. Any cancellations made within 7 days of their boarding stay will incur a $50 charge per dog." (https://barkatl.com/other-services/dog-boarding/) - **If a dog is sick:** Return rule: a dog with a communicable illness cannot return until treated and no longer contagious — facility's words: "if my dog becomes ill with a communicable disease such as kennel cough or intestinal parasites that I am responsible for treatment and cannot return to BARK ATL, until treatment has been completed and my dog is not longer contagious" (https://barkatl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/HOLD-HARMLESS_Revised-August-2019.pdf) - **Vet costs during a stay:** Owner pays all vet costs; staff consult the owner's vet and may use the BARK ATL vet for urgent care — facility's words: "to consult with my veterinarian. If my dog should require immediate care, I hereby grant BARK ATL permission to transport my dog to the designated BARK ATL veterinarian. I understand that I am responsible for all veterinary costs" (https://barkatl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/HOLD-HARMLESS_Revised-August-2019.pdf) ## For travelers - **ATL** (Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta): 8.9 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 7 AM to 7:30 PM - **Open Sunday:** yes Hours from the public business profile; drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower. ## Published rates No rate published on their website as of July 7, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 14 of 27 checked policies on its own website (census September 8, 2026). "Not published" is a fact about the website on that date, not a claim about the facility's practice. ### Admission requirements - **Vaccinations required:** Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis > “All dogs must be up-to-date on current vaccinations DHPP Rabies Bordetella (yearly vaccines accepted but six month boosters encouraged)” — https://barkatl.com/registration/bark-atl-requirements/ - **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Fecal / parasite test:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Spay / neuter:** Required > “All dogs must be spayed/neutered” — https://barkatl.com/registration/bark-atl-requirements/ - **Temperament evaluation:** Required before a first stay > “one of our staff will be in touch shortly to schedule an onsite temperament evaluation for your pup.” — https://barkatl.com/ - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “You or your vet must email or fax proof of current vaccinations before your dog’s first day: Fax: 404.681.2275 Email: info@barkatl.com” — https://barkatl.com/registration/bark-atl-requirements/ ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Yes — a person is on site > “Is there someone always on staff at BARK ATL? Yes. We have 24-hour supervision. During normal business hours, there are several staff members taking care of dogs, cleaning the facility & handling your customer requests / reservations. At night, a staff member (who also works during the day & knows” — https://barkatl.com/about/faq/ - **Staff-to-dog ratio:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Maximum playgroup size:** 30-35 dogs > “(During the holidays, our maximum capacity is 30-35 dogs per playroom.)” — https://barkatl.com/about/faq/ - **Staff certification:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Play model:** All-day open play > “With small playgroups and 24 hour on-site Bark ATL staff, your dog will make friends playing all day at our fun-filled oasis—conveniently located in Downtown/Midtown Atlanta—then enjoy a cage-free slumber party at night with furry friends.” — https://barkatl.com/ - **Groups separated by:** Size > “We never mix big dogs with small dogs for everyone’s safety.” — https://barkatl.com/about/faq/ - **Time out of their room:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Housing:** Cage free > “At BARK ATL, we offer completely cage-free day care AND boarding. This means that your dog will not be in any sort of cage / crate / enclosure during the day or night.” — https://barkatl.com/about/faq/ - **Outdoor access:** Yard > “We usually take the new dog in the outdoor play area and bring out one dog at a time until all the dogs are mixing comfortably.” — https://barkatl.com/about/faq/ - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Climate control:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Live cameras for owners:** Yes > “You can even check in to see how much fun is being had on your computer or smartphone with our streaming webcams!” — https://barkatl.com/ - **Photo / report-card updates:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Tours:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Injury / fight policy:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Veterinary access:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Administers medication:** Yes, for a fee > “We are happy to administer medication during day care ($3.00 / administration).” — https://barkatl.com/about/faq/ - **Feeding:** Owner's food encouraged > “Please bring the food your dog is accustomed to eating & bring enough for the entire stay. It’s best not to change up your dog’s diet while away from home.” — https://barkatl.com/about/faq/ - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Online booking:** Yes > “Reservations can be made online, by phone or email for current Bark ATL clients.” — https://barkatl.com/registration/boarding-reservations/ ## Licensing Georgia licenses and inspects dog boarding kennels. The Georgia Animal Protection Act (O.C.G.A. § 4-11-1 et seq.) makes it a misdemeanor to operate a kennel without a valid license from the Commissioner of Agriculture, and a 'kennel' is any establishment, other than an animal shelter, where dogs or cats are maintained for boarding, holding, training, or similar purposes for a fee. The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) Companion Animal Program administers the license. The fee is set by rule on holding capacity — $100 for up to 20 pets, $200 for 21–40, $300 for 41–80, $400 for more than 80 — the license runs one year from issue, expires twelve months after the issue date, and a late renewal carries a penalty of 100 percent of the fee that GDA says it cannot waive by law. GDA's application process includes a pre-inspection visit by an inspector before the license issues, and the Act (§ 4-11-9) and rule 40-13-13-.03 authorise entry 'at any time', unannounced, at whatever frequency the Commissioner deems appropriate. Minimum standards are in Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 40-13-13. Veterinary hospitals operated by a licensed veterinarian for their customary purposes are not kennels under the Act. GDA publishes a license look-up (Kelly Solutions) for kennels, pet dealers and shelters; no downloadable, machine-readable licensee list was found, so Atlanta is Tier B, not Tier A. Fulton County adds a $150 special permit for premises with four or more dogs, from which commercial kennels holding a business license are exempt on the fee; that is a county instrument and was not joined to facility records. Market licensing detail: https://dogsaway.co/atlanta-ga/ ## How to cite Bark ATL, Atlanta, GA. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/atlanta-ga/bark-atl/ (census September 8, 2026; listing data July 7, 2026). Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co). Read or cite this one record with a link. Do not bulk copy, scrape or rebuild the directory. Terms: https://dogsaway.co/terms/ Structured data: https://dogsaway.co/api/v1/facilities/atlanta-ga/bark-atl.json