The Barker Lounge · Montford Dr

★ 4.6 · 254 Google reviews·Dog daycare·Charlotte, NC
The Barker Lounge, Charlotte
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.2 /10Excellent · 254 reviews · top 72% in Charlotte
Sources
Behind the 9.2
Reviews read
254 on Google
Average stars
4.60 ★
Rank
#113 of 166 in Charlotte
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Policies published0 of 27From their website, 2026-09-07

The Barker Lounge is a dog daycare in Charlotte, NC, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.2/10 (excellent) from 254 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars — #113 of 166 in Charlotte. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 0.

Key facts

Services
DaycareDog walkingBoardingGroomingPet sitting
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
Not published
Daycare rate
Not published
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Charlotte
#113 of 166
Google rating
★4.6 (254)
From downtown
3.9 mi
Neighborhood
Madison Park
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

0/27

0 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.

Show 27 policies not published on their website
Vaccinations requiredNot 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
Vaccination recordsNot 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
Play modelNot published on their website
Groups separated byNot 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
Outdoor accessNot 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
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

9.2ExcellentDogs Away score
5 ★221
4 ★6
3 ★4
2 ★4
1 ★19
★ 4.60Google average
254reviews 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

kind staff 13grooming 5nervous dogs 4daily updates 4safe environment 4belly rubs 2prompt attention 2clean facility 2

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

Booking terms & safety

If a dog is sick
Before a first visit, staff check with the vet that the dog has had no communicable disease in the last 30 daysStated on their website

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

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
7 AM–7 PM
Sun
7 AM–7 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
6.4 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

1719 Montford Dr, Charlotte, NC 28209

3.9 miles from downtown Charlotte · Madison Park · Get directions

Amenities & details

Onsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about The Barker Lounge

What services does The Barker Lounge offer?
The Barker Lounge is listed as a dog day care center in Charlotte, NC, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does The Barker Lounge charge?
We did not find a published rate on The Barker Lounge's website when we checked it (2026-09-07); call the facility for pricing. For reference, the Charlotte median published boarding rate is $54/night across 65 facilities.
Is someone on site overnight at The Barker Lounge?
The Barker Lounge'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 The Barker Lounge compare with other Charlotte facilities?
It ranks #113 of 166 in the Charlotte index by Dogs Away score (9.2/10, excellent), based on 254 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars.

Cite this record

Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:

The Barker Lounge, Charlotte, NC. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-07. https://dogsaway.co/charlotte-nc/the-barker-lounge-8902/

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