The Brightside Dog Training & Boarding
Boarding
Dogs Away score9.4 /10Excellent · 49 reviews · top 47% in Atlanta
Sources
Behind the 9.4
- Reviews read
- 49 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.70 ★
- Rank
- #140 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
- The Brightside Dog Training & Boarding’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-09-08
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Boarding is $40/night for the first dog. It is $20/night for the second”Open their price page ↗
The Brightside Dog Training & Boarding is a pet boarding in Dacula, GA, offering boarding. It scores 9.4/10 (excellent) from 49 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars — #140 of 327 in Atlanta. Its website lists boarding from $40 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 5.
Staff on site overnightStated on the facility’s own website.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- BoardingTraining Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $40/night
- Daycare rate
- Not published
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Atlanta
- #140 of 327
- Google rating
- ★4.7 (49)
- From downtown
- 33.6 mi
- Additional dog
- $20/night for the second if they can share the same suite
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
5/27
5 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 requirements2 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“Vaccines are required, proof is required before a reservation is confirmed - DHPP, Bordatella, and Rabies.”brightsidedogtraining.com/boarding-request-form
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“We do require proof of vaccines prior to boarding appointments”brightsidedogtraining.com/boarding-request-form
Operations3 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
“Our dog boarding services are pretty unique – my husband and I live on site and with just 12 indoor/outdoor private climate controlled dog suites, each dog is sure to get lots of individual attention and TLC during their stay with us.”brightsidedogtraining.com/boarding
Solo care for dogs who skip group playPaid add-on
Their words
“We offer exercises options starting at $10/session, such as group and solo play sessions, walks, and swims (seasonal).”brightsidedogtraining.com/boarding
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“We are a small family owned/operated facility with just 12 climate controlled suites.”brightsidedogtraining.com/boarding-request-form
Show 22 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot 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
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
HousingNot published on their website
Outdoor accessNot published on their website
CapacityNot 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
Administers medicationNot published on their website
FeedingNot 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
9.4ExcellentDogs 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
dock diving 5trainer 3email 3agility classes 2training facility 2frisbee 2friendly people 2dog daycare 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $30/night | — | Archived page, 2019-11-14 |
| 2020 | $30/night | — | Archived page, 2020-09-25 |
| 2021 | $30/night | — | Archived page, 2021-11-27 |
| 2022 | $40/night | — | Archived page, 2022-11-29 |
| 2023 | $40/night | — | Archived page, 2023-09-30 |
| 2024 | $40/night | — | Archived page, 2024-06-24 |
| Now | $40/night | — | 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.
For travelers
- ATL · Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta
- 39.2 mi
Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.
Location
2032 Jones Phillips Rd, Dacula, GA 30019
33.6 miles from downtown Atlanta · Get directions
Amenities & details
Identifies as veteran-ownedGender-neutral restroom
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about The Brightside Dog Training & Boarding
What services does The Brightside Dog Training & Boarding offer?
The Brightside Dog Training & Boarding is listed as a pet boarding service in Dacula, GA, offering boarding.
How much does The Brightside Dog Training & Boarding charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $40 per night (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 The Brightside Dog Training & Boarding require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at The Brightside Dog Training & Boarding?
Yes — a person is on site, according to the facility's own website.
How does The Brightside Dog Training & Boarding compare with other Atlanta facilities?
It ranks #140 of 327 in the Atlanta index by Dogs Away score (9.4/10, excellent), based on 49 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars.
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The Brightside Dog Training & Boarding, Dacula, GA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/atlanta-ga/the-brightside-dog-training-and-boarding/Similar places near Dacula
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