Bark, Play & Stay
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.6 /10Exceptional · 161 reviews · top 20% in Atlanta
Sources
Behind the 9.6
- Reviews read
- 161 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.80 ★
- Rank
- #58 of 327 in Atlanta
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$40 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-08
$35middle $45$65
Below the Atlanta middle price
Sources
Behind the $40
- Source
- Bark, Play & Stay’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-09-08
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Kennel Boarding Rates One Dog $ 40 Stays 6-10 nights are discounted to $35/night ... Single Dog Full Day $ 30”Open their price page ↗
Bark, Play & Stay is a dog daycare in Smyrna, GA, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.6/10 (exceptional) from 161 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars — #58 of 327 in Atlanta. Its website lists boarding from $40 per night and daycare from $30 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 8.
Staff on site overnightStated on the facility’s own website.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- DaycareBoarding Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $40/night
- Daycare rate
- $30/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Atlanta
- #58 of 327
- Google rating
- ★4.8 (161)
- From downtown
- 10.8 mi
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
8/27
8 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-09-08. Open a policy to see their exact words.
Admission requirements3 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“Dogs must be current on their required vaccinations, including Rabies, Parvo-Distemper and Bordetella.”barkplaystay.com/boarding/
Spay / neuterRequired from 7 months
Their words
“Dogs 7 months or older must be spayed/neutered”barkplaystay.com/boarding/
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay (free)
Their words
“All dogs must pass a temperament test before they can participate in daycare or boarding. The temperament test is free and requires your dog to stay for a minimum of three hours.”barkplaystay.com/doggie-day-care/
Operations5 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
“Is someone at Bark, Play & Stay overnight with the dogs? Yes. Someone is at the facility throughout the night with the boarding dogs.”barkplaystay.com/boarding/
Groups separated bySize
Their words
“We have separate day care areas for small and large dogs.”barkplaystay.com/doggie-day-care/
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“We also provide an outdoor play area for them to romp!”barkplaystay.com/doggie-day-care/
Administers medicationYes, no charge
Their words
“Professionally trained staff can administer oral medications to boarding guests at no additional charge.”barkplaystay.com/boarding/
FeedingEither house or owner's food
Their words
“Owners can provide their dog s regular food. Bark, Play & Stay can also provide house food for an additional charge.”barkplaystay.com/boarding/
Show 19 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Vaccination recordsNot published on their website
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Staff certificationNot published on their website
Play modelNot published on their website
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
HousingNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesNot published on their website
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingNot published on their website
Policies change, so confirm anything that matters when you book. Items marked “described by reviewers” come from customers, not from the facility.
Score & reviews
9.6ExceptionalDogs Away score
Higher is better. A score backed by more reviews is more reliable. Read the reviews on Google Maps. Data as of July–October 2026.
What reviewers mention most
staff 19doggy daycare 5team 3name 3camera access 2boarding facility 2care for pups 2clean facility 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Checkout time
- Check out by 1 PM to avoid a late check-out feeStated on their website
- Late pick-up
- Late check-out after 1 PM: $30 per kennel plus $20 per additional dogStated on their website
- Cancellation
- Holiday stays: cancel a week or more ahead for a deposit refund; later, the two-night deposit is keptStated on their website
- Holiday minimum stay
- Holiday stays require a two-night minimumStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Unaltered dogs & females in heat
- Intact males board at a separate $50 nightly rate for dogs that cannot go in groupsStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $35/night | — | Archived page, 2023-11-28 |
| 2024 | $40/night | — | Archived page, 2024-06-21 |
| Now | $40/night | $30/day | Their website, 2026-09-08 |
First-dog standard rate, lower end of any range. How this feeds the market trend: Dogs Away Boarding Price Index.
Hours
- Mon
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Sat
- 9 AM–6 PM
- Sun
- 9 AM–6 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
For travelers
- ATL · Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta
- 16.2 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 7 AM – 7 PM
- Open Sunday
- Yes
Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.
Location
3773 S Cobb Dr SE, Smyrna, GA 30080
10.8 miles from downtown Atlanta · Get directions
Amenities & details
Identifies as women-ownedWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Bark, Play & Stay
What services does Bark, Play & Stay offer?
Bark, Play & Stay is listed as a dog day care center in Smyrna, GA, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Bark, Play & Stay charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $40 per night and daycare at $30 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-09-08). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Atlanta median published boarding rate is $45/night.
What vaccines does Bark, Play & Stay require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Bark, Play & Stay?
Yes — a person is on site, according to the facility's own website.
How does Bark, Play & Stay compare with other Atlanta facilities?
It ranks #58 of 327 in the Atlanta index by Dogs Away score (9.6/10, exceptional), based on 161 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Bark, Play & Stay, Smyrna, GA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/atlanta-ga/bark-play-and-stay/Similar places near Smyrna
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