A Bark Idea
Daycare
Dogs Away score9.6 /10Exceptional · 47 reviews · top 13% in Los Angeles
Sources
Behind the 9.6
- Reviews read
- 47 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.90 ★
- Rank
- #39 of 333 in Los Angeles
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Policies published7 of 27From their website, 2026-09-08
A Bark Idea is a dog daycare in Marina Del Rey, CA, offering daycare. It scores 9.6/10 (exceptional) from 47 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars — #39 of 333 in Los Angeles. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 7.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
All-day open playPlay model, per the facility.
Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.
Key facts
- Services
- Daycare
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- Not published
- Daycare rate
- Not published
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Los Angeles
- #39 of 333
- Google rating
- ★4.9 (47)
- From downtown
- 12.4 mi
- Neighborhood
- Del Rey
- 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, 2026-09-08. 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
“-up to date on all required vaccines (DHPP, Rabies, Bordetella, Canine Influenza)”abarkidea.com/general-5
Spay / neuterRequired from 12 months
Their words
“We require all pups to be fixed (spayed/neutered) by the age of 1 year.”abarkidea.com/general-5
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“To ensure your pup is able to get along with our other pups and can get comfortable with our team and facility, we require a trial day of daycare before we can agree to your pup regularly joining us!”abarkidea.com/general-5
Operations4 of 21 published
Play modelAll-day open play
Their words
“From puppy pools, our cozy rooms, and all day play - your pup is bound to have the best day with us!”abarkidea.com/about-1
Groups separated byNot separated into groups
Their words
“Do you separate dogs by size/age? All of our pups are in the same group!”abarkidea.com/general-5
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“In addition, we have lots of shady areas in our play yard that stay cool in the summertime.”abarkidea.com/general-5
Photo / report-card updatesYes
Their words
“our top priority is to be with the dogs, so we send 1-2 updates a day maximum, for both daycare and”abarkidea.com/general-5
Show 20 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot 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
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
Climate controlNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot 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
9.6ExceptionalDogs 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
photo updates 5daily photos and updates 4responsive staff 4amazing team 4clean facility 4playtime 4welcoming facility 3new location 3
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Cancellation
- Holiday/peak boarding: 48 hours written notice or 50% of the stay is chargedStated on their website
- If a dog is sick
- Notifies clients of illness exposure; a dog that develops a cough needs vet clearance to returnStated on their website
- Collars
- Dogs may not be dropped off in a prong or shock collarStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Updates during a stay
- Personalized photo updates, 1-2 a day maximum, for daycare and boardingStated on their website
- Anxious or shy dogs
- Does not board dogs with severe separation anxietyStated on their website
- Unaltered dogs & females in heat
- Does not accept females known to be in heat; a female who comes into heat is kept apart from intact malesStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Hours
- Mon
- 7:30 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 7:30 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 7:30 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 7:30 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Sat
- 9 AM–12 PM
- Sun
- 9 AM–12 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
For travelers
- LAX · Los Angeles International
- 3.8 mi
- BUR · Hollywood Burbank
- 15.5 mi
- LGB · Long Beach
- 20.5 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 7 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
4112 Lincoln Blvd, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
12.4 miles from downtown Los Angeles · Del Rey · Get directions
Amenities & details
Identifies as women-ownedOnsite servicesWheelchair accessible parking lotGender-neutral restroom
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about A Bark Idea
What services does A Bark Idea offer?
A Bark Idea is listed as a dog day care center in Marina Del Rey, CA, offering daycare.
How much does A Bark Idea charge?
We did not find a published rate on A Bark Idea's website when we checked it (2026-09-08); call the facility for pricing. For reference, the Los Angeles median published boarding rate is $74/night across 106 facilities.
What vaccines does A Bark Idea require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at A Bark Idea?
A Bark Idea's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-09-08). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does A Bark Idea compare with other Los Angeles facilities?
It ranks #39 of 333 in the Los Angeles index by Dogs Away score (9.6/10, exceptional), based on 47 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
A Bark Idea, Marina Del Rey, CA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/los-angeles-ca/a-bark-idea/Similar places near Marina Del Rey
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