Bed and Bark

★ 4.8 · 384 Google reviews·Pet boarding·Waxhaw, NC

Boarding

Dogs Away score9.6 /10Exceptional · 384 reviews · top 22% in Charlotte

Sources

Behind the 9.6

Reviews read: 384 on Google
Average stars: 4.80 ★
Rank: #34 of 166 in Charlotte
Ratings as of: July–October 2026

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Published rate$55 /night

$35middle $54$65

About the Charlotte middle price

From their website, 2026-09-07

Sources

Behind the $55

Source: Bed and Bark’s own website
Checked on: 2026-09-07
Rate type: First dog, standard night

“If you would like a second dog in the same suite, there is a 25% discount for the second dog. Each suite is $55/night With daily private play and daily post card $63/night.”

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Bed and Bark is a pet boarding in Waxhaw, NC, offering boarding. It scores 9.6/10 (exceptional) from 384 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars — #34 of 166 in Charlotte. Its website lists boarding from $55–$63 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 9.

Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
No group playPlay model, per the facility.
Outdoor access: private patioPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.

Key facts

Services: Boarding Confirmed on their own website
Type: Dedicated facility
Boarding rate: $55–$63/night
Daycare rate: Not published
Open 24 hours: No
Rank in Charlotte: #34 of 166
Google rating: ★4.8 (384)
From downtown: 19.7 mi
Additional dog: 25% discount for a second dog in the same suite
Profile claimed on Google: Yes

Policies & requirements

9/27

9 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-09-07. Open a policy to see their exact words.

Admission requirements2 of 6 published

Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis

Their words

“Vaccines include Rabies, Bordatella, Canine Distemper, Parvo, and Feline Distemper. ... Given the current increase in cases of canine influenza we highly recommend this vaccine, and may require it in the future.”bedandbark.com/stay-requirements/

Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word

Their words

“Records can be uploaded through the customer portal or sent to us ahead of your stay. ... Please email digital vaccination records to [email protected] or fax hard copies to 704.741.1191.”bedandbark.com/stay-requirements/

Operations8 of 21 published

Play modelNo group play

Their words

“Bed & Bark currently offers individual Day Play, rather than group play. This allows us to safely welcome dogs of all personality types for a special day.”bedandbark.com/

Solo care for dogs who skip group playSolo care is the only model

Their words

“Bed & Bark currently offers individual Day Play, rather than group play. This allows us to safely welcome dogs of all personality types for a special day.”bedandbark.com/

HousingSuite

Their words

“ALL of our accommodations are private indoor/outdoor suites. Each suite has its own fully sealed and sound insulating walls, k9 turfed outdoor play area, sanitized air supply, raised bed if desired, daily housekeeping, and soothing music for relaxation.”bedandbark.com/dog-boarding/

Outdoor accessPrivate patio

Their words

“Every one of our dog units have access to a private outdoor play yard. All of the play yards feature K9 turf, because our dogs are used to going outside and being on grass.”bedandbark.com/

Live cameras for ownersYes — described in 5 reviews, not stated by the facility

Photo / report-card updatesPaid add-on

Their words

“Each suite is $55/night With daily private play and daily post card $63/night.”bedandbark.com/dog-boarding/

Administers medicationYes, for a fee

Their words

“Medication administered in food is $2/day. Medication administered outside of food or not at feeding time (IE insulin, eye drops, etc) $5/day.”bedandbark.com/dog-boarding/

FeedingOwner's food encouraged

Their words

“While we encourage pet parents to bring their own food to help prevent any stomach upset, we do offer a high quality house food, Orijen, for a daily fee.”bedandbark.com/stay-requirements/

Show 17 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 on site overnightNot 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

Groups separated byNot published on their website

Time out of their roomNot published on their website

CapacityNot published on their website

Climate controlNot 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

5 ★360

4 ★7

3 ★2

2 ★2

1 ★13

★ 4.80Google average

384reviews behind the score

★ 4.73Charlotte average

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

daily updates 40clean facility 36report card 33playtime 17daily postcards 13camera access 3webcams 2bunny boarding 2

Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.

Booking terms & safety

If a dog is sick: Check-in health screening; no dogs with signs of contagious illnessStated on their website

In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.

Who they take & how they care

Updates during a stay: Day stay: pictures and a report card after the stayStated on their website
Anxious or shy dogs: Individual or sibling play instead of group play; shy dogs welcome (day play page)Stated on their website
Minimum age: Puppies and kittens must be at least 8 weeks old and current on vaccinesStated on their website
Unaltered dogs & females in heat: States it can handle intact dogs and dogs in heatStated on their website
Cats: Boards cats in a specialized cat area with its own air supply, separate from the buildingStated on their website

In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.

Price history

Published rate for the same product as today, from archived copies of the facility’s own rate page.
Year	Boarding	Daycare	Source
2021	$46–$54/night	—	Archived page, 2021-09-22
2022	$48–$56/night	—	Archived page, 2022-12-04
2023	$48–$56/night	—	Archived page, 2023-11-28
2024	$50–$58/night	—	Archived page, 2024-11-04
2025	$50–$58/night	—	Archived page, 2025-09-16
Now	$55–$63/night	—	Their website, 2026-09-07

First-dog standard rate, lower end of any range. How this feeds the market trend: Dogs Away Boarding Price Index.

Hours

Mon: 8 AM–6 PM
Tue: 8 AM–6 PM
Wed: 8 AM–6 PM
Thu: 8 AM–6 PM
Fri: 8 AM–6 PM
Sat: 8 AM–4 PM
Sun: 12–2 PM

From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.

For travelers

CLT · Charlotte Douglas: 21.1 mi
Weekday hours span: 8 AM – 6 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

1020 Kemble St, Waxhaw, NC 28173

19.7 miles from downtown Charlotte · Get directions

Amenities & details

Onsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Bed and Bark

What services does Bed and Bark offer?

Bed and Bark is listed as a pet boarding service in Waxhaw, NC, offering boarding.

How much does Bed and Bark charge?

Its website lists overnight boarding at $55–$63 per night (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-09-07). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Charlotte median published boarding rate is $54/night.

What vaccines does Bed and Bark require?

According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis.

Is someone on site overnight at Bed and Bark?

Bed and Bark's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-09-07). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.

How does Bed and Bark compare with other Charlotte facilities?

It ranks #34 of 166 in the Charlotte index by Dogs Away score (9.6/10, exceptional), based on 384 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars.