The Bark Barn
BoardingDaycare
Dogs Away score9.4 /10Excellent · 14 reviews · top 50% in Columbus
Sources
Behind the 9.4
- Reviews read
- 14 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.70 ★
- Rank
- #78 of 163 in Columbus
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$65 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-19
$30middle $44$65
Above the Columbus middle price
Sources
Behind the $65
- Source
- The Bark Barn’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-10-19
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“DOGS Overnight $65 If Two Dogs Share, Second Dog $55 Daycare Base Cost $30”Open their price page ↗
The Bark Barn is a pet boarding in Westerville, OH, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.4/10 (excellent) from 14 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars — #78 of 163 in Columbus. Its website lists boarding from $65 per night and daycare from $30 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 7.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- BoardingDaycare Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $65/night
- Daycare rate
- $30/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Columbus
- #78 of 163
- Google rating
- ★4.7 (14)
- From downtown
- 12.5 mi
- Additional dog
- If Two Dogs Share, Second Dog $55
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
7/27
7 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-10-19. Open a policy to see their exact words.
Admission requirements3 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Their words
“Vaccination Requirements Dogs: Bordatella Rabies DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvo) Canine Flu (H3N8 & H3N2)”thebarkbarnohio.com/our-process/
Spay / neuterRequired for group play only
Their words
“All pets must be nuetered or spayed to play in Daycare & yard with other pets!”thebarkbarnohio.com/our-process/
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Please email all vaccine and required records to [email protected]”thebarkbarnohio.com/
Operations4 of 21 published
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“Dogs are taken outside for multiple play and potty breaks. One acre fully fenced in!”thebarkbarnohio.com/our-process/
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Our indoor spaces are climate controlled for your pets comfort.”thebarkbarnohio.com/our-process/
Administers medicationYes, except injectables
Their words
“We do administer your pets medicine but sorry no injections.”thebarkbarnohio.com/our-process/
FeedingOwner's food encouraged
Their words
“Favorite Food Please bring your pets normal food. If we feed your pet there is an additional charge.”thebarkbarnohio.com/our-process/
Show 20 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot 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
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
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
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
playtime 3daycare 3staff 3spacious yard 2safe space 2pet sitters 2dog daycare 2daily updates 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- If a dog is sick
- Reserves the right to refuse any pet it believes is sick or injuredStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Minimum age
- Puppies must be at least 4 months old and fully vaccinatedStated on their website
- Breed & size limits
- No breed restrictionsStated on their website
- Cats
- Offers cat boarding as well as dog boarding and daycareStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $65/night | $30/day | Archived page, 2024-11-13 |
| 2025 | $65/night | $30/day | Archived page, 2025-03-15 |
| Now | $65/night | $30/day | Their website, 2026-10-19 |
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–5 PM
- Sun
- Closed
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
Location
7413 Lee Rd, Westerville, OH 43081
12.5 miles from downtown Columbus · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about The Bark Barn
What services does The Bark Barn offer?
The Bark Barn is listed as a pet boarding service in Westerville, OH, offering boarding, daycare.
How much does The Bark Barn charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $65 per night and daycare at $30 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-10-19). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Columbus median published boarding rate is $43/night.
What vaccines does The Bark Barn require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at The Bark Barn?
The Bark Barn's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-10-19). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does The Bark Barn compare with other Columbus facilities?
It ranks #78 of 163 in the Columbus index by Dogs Away score (9.4/10, excellent), based on 14 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
The Bark Barn, Westerville, OH. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-19. https://dogsaway.co/columbus-oh/the-bark-barn/Similar places near Westerville
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