--- title: "Piedmont Bark — Atlanta, GA" url: "https://dogsaway.co/atlanta-ga/piedmont-bark/" 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)" --- # Piedmont Bark 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/). **★4.3 from 166 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 8.7/10.** 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, grooming - **Address:** 501 Amsterdam Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306 - **Phone:** (404) 873-5400 - **Website:** http://www.piedmontbark.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Piedmont%20Bark&query_place_id=ChIJMfNpLjoE9YgRxwQlIk3Qbhc ## 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 | 8 AM–5 PM | | Sunday | 3–6 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **How a stay is counted:** Boarding is charged per 24-hour period from drop-off — facility's words: "Boarding charges are based on 24 hour period starting at drop-off." (http://piedmontbark.com/our-services/rates/) - **Late pick-up:** After 24 hours: $10 per hour; $26 flat for 3-6 hours over — facility's words: "Any pick-up after 24 hours will incur a boarding overage fee of $10 per hour. If the boarding overage is 3-6 hours, a flat fee of $26 will be charged." (http://piedmontbark.com/our-services/rates/) - **Updates during a stay:** Daily photos of dogs shared on Facebook and Instagram — facility's words: "We actively maintain a presence on Facebook and Instagram, where we share daily photos of dogs" (https://piedmontbark.com/faq/) - **Handling & correction:** Staff use redirection, positive reinforcement, audible correction, water squirts or time-outs; no corporal punishment — facility's words: "use humane and effective preventative measures such as redirection of focus, positive reinforcement, audible correction, squirts of water, or time-outs when needed. Please note: Our staff members are prohibited from using corporal punishment of any kind" (https://piedmontbark.com/faq/) - **Breed & size limits:** Restricted breeds, including "pit bull" type dogs and pit mixes (insurance limits) — facility's words: "Restricted breeds: Due to insurance limitations, we do not accept certain breeds, including but not limited to “pit bull” type dogs, pit mixes" (https://piedmontbark.com/admission-requirements/) - **If a dog is sick:** Requires dogs to be in reasonably good health with no contagious illnesses or conditions — facility's words: "We require that all dogs be on a flea, tick, and heartworm prevention program, be in reasonably good health, and have no contagious illnesses or conditions." (https://piedmontbark.com/admission-requirements/) ## Booking and cameras - **Gingr** (booking): linked from the facility's website — https://piedmontbark.portal.gingrapp.com/#/public/login - Checked 2026-10-03. ## For travelers - **ATL** (Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta): 10.7 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 - **Overnight boarding:** $63–$91 per night (first dog, standard rate) - **Daycare:** $38 per day - **Holiday surcharge:** one-time boarding surcharge of $20 per dog on listed holidays > “Daily Daycare Rates Per Dog Full Day (6+ hours) $38 Half Day (4-6 hours) $29 ... Overnight Boarding Rates Per Dog Standard Boarding $63 Family Suite $78 Open Run $91” Source: http://piedmontbark.com/our-services/rates/ — checked September 8, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 15 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 > “We require proof of current adult Rabies, Distemper, Parvo, and Bordetella vaccinations for all dogs.” — http://piedmontbark.com/admission-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 from 8 months > “We require all dogs over the age of 8 months to be neutered or spayed if attending Daycare or Boarding.” — http://piedmontbark.com/admission-requirements/ - **Temperament evaluation:** Required before a first stay > “We require a Trial Day of at least six hours for all new Daycare and Boarding dogs (not required for Grooming-only clients).” — http://piedmontbark.com/admission-requirements/ - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “We require proof of current adult Rabies, Distemper, Parvo, and Bordetella vaccinations for all dogs.” — http://piedmontbark.com/admission-requirements/ ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Staff-to-dog ratio:** 1:10 staff to dogs > “Our experienced staff provides constant supervision in all playgroups, maintaining a ratio of approximately 10 dogs per staff member.” — http://piedmontbark.com/faq/ - **Maximum playgroup size:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Staff certification:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Play model:** Open play with enforced rest > “All dogs receive a brief scheduled nap time based on time of arrival and health needs at some point during the middle of the day.” — http://piedmontbark.com/our-services/atlanta-dog-daycare/ - **Groups separated by:** Size, age and temperament > “Dogs are grouped into individual playgroups based on their size and temperament, and assigned to one of our six indoor play areas: miniature, small, medium, large dogs, puppies, and seniors.” — http://piedmontbark.com/our-services/atlanta-dog-daycare/ - **Time out of their room:** Most of the day in playrooms plus 3x daily outside breaks > “Our boarding guests spend most of their day playing with dogs of similar size and temperament in our six spacious indoor playrooms. They enjoy private, secured suites for sleeping and eating, and are taken outside at least three times a day for fresh air and bathroom breaks.” — http://piedmontbark.com/our-services/atlanta-dog-boarding/ - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Housing:** Suite > “They enjoy private, secured suites for sleeping and eating, and are taken outside at least three times a day for fresh air and bathroom breaks.” — http://piedmontbark.com/our-services/atlanta-dog-boarding/ - **Outdoor access:** Indoor outdoor > “During your visit, be sure to explore our expansive indoor and outdoor play zones, our private dining and resting spaces, and our top-notch grooming salon.” — http://piedmontbark.com/about/ - **Capacity:** 130 > “Our six daycare playgroups usually accommodate between 10 to 30 dogs, including overnight boarders, with a maximum capacity of 130 dogs.” — http://piedmontbark.com/faq/ - **Climate control:** Climate-controlled > “Six spacious, climate-controlled indoor play areas designed for miniature, small, medium, large, younger, and older dogs — an Atlanta first.” — http://piedmontbark.com/about/ - **Live cameras for owners:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Photo / report-card updates:** Sent, not guaranteed > “We actively maintain a presence on Facebook and Instagram, where we share daily photos of dogs. If you would like your dog to be featured, please let us know, and we will do our best to snap a fun picture.” — http://piedmontbark.com/faq/ - **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 > “Can you administer my dog’s medication while in your care? Yes, we can administer any form of standard medication” — http://piedmontbark.com/faq/ - **Feeding:** Owner's food required > “Please ensure to bring your dog’s leash, food, treats, and medication.” — http://piedmontbark.com/faq/ - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Online booking:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 ## 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 Piedmont Bark, Atlanta, GA. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/atlanta-ga/piedmont-bark/ (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. 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