UC Barkley
BoardingDaycare
Dogs Away score9.6 /10Exceptional · 32 reviews · top 13% in Los Angeles
Sources
Behind the 9.6
- Reviews read
- 32 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.90 ★
- Rank
- #39 of 333 in Los Angeles
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$60 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-08
$50middle $74$100
Below the Los Angeles middle price
Sources
Behind the $60
- Source
- UC Barkley’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-09-08
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Boarding 1 Night $60 ... Daycare Day Care Full Day Half Day 1 Day $48 $24”Open their price page ↗
UC Barkley is a pet boarding in Lake Forest, CA, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.6/10 (exceptional) from 32 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars — #39 of 333 in Los Angeles. Its website lists boarding from $60 per night and daycare from $48 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 10.
Open play with enforced restPlay model, per the facility.
Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- BoardingGroomingPet sittingDaycare Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $60/night
- Daycare rate
- $48/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Los Angeles
- #39 of 333
- Google rating
- ★4.9 (32)
- From downtown
- 42.7 mi
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
10/27
10 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
Fecal / parasite testNegative test required
Their words
“In order to have fun, each pet is required to be current on his/her vaccinations and fecal test.”ucbarkley.com/boarding/
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“We Require written proof of updated vaccinations on an ongoing basis”ucbarkley.com/daycare/
Operations8 of 21 published
Play modelOpen play with enforced rest
Their words
“Some dogs just can’t handle being in play throughout the day, even if they were in naptime for a brief period. If you desire, you can request additional nap time for your dog if necessary.”ucbarkley.com/daycare/
Groups separated bySize and temperament
Their words
“Please note that we separate by both size and temperament, meaning that on a given day, we may have some gentle or senior larger dogs in the same play zone as the small dogs if that is where they are best suited.”ucbarkley.com/daycare/
Time out of their roomUp to 8 hours daily in play yards
Their words
“Most of our canine guests spend up to 8 hours daily in the play yards. Our playtime cycle guests will go for a potty break or enjoy individual playtime every 3-4 hours.”ucbarkley.com/faq/
Solo care for dogs who skip group playOffered
Their words
“Our resort offers private suites, individual play areas, and a separate area dedicated totally to our cat friends.”ucbarkley.com/aboutus/
HousingSuite
Their words
“Our resort offers private suites, individual play areas, and a separate area dedicated totally to our cat friends.”ucbarkley.com/aboutus/
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“PLAY SPACE AND GARDEN Dogs are taken outside to our fenced yard for multiple potty breaks throughout the day.”ucbarkley.com/boarding/
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“ADJUSTED TEMPERATURE We have indoor climate-controlled space with HVAC filtration.”ucbarkley.com/boarding/
FeedingOwner's food encouraged
Their words
“When your dog stays with us, we strongly encourage you to bring your own food so he is happy.”ucbarkley.com/boarding/
Show 17 policies not published on their website
Vaccinations requiredNot published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot 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
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
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
grooming 11caring staff 4kindness 4dog grooming 4dog daycare 3cute location 2haircut 2animal lover 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Late pick-up
- Daycare: late pick-up fee of $10 per 10 minutes after closingStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $30/day | Archived page, 2020-10-22 |
| 2021 | — | $42/day | Archived page, 2021-10-18 |
| 2022 | — | $42/day | Archived page, 2022-09-26 |
| 2024 | — | $48/day | Archived page, 2024-10-06 |
| Now | $60/night | $48/day | 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.
Hours
- Mon
- 8 AM–5 PM
- Tue
- 8 AM–5 PM
- Wed
- 8 AM–5 PM
- Thu
- 8 AM–5 PM
- Fri
- 8 AM–5 PM
- Sat
- 8:30 AM–3:30 PM
- Sun
- Closed
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
For travelers
- LGB · Long Beach
- 29.9 mi
- LAX · Los Angeles International
- 46.8 mi
- BUR · Hollywood Burbank
- 54.3 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 8 AM – 5 PM
- Open Sunday
- No
Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.
Location
20562 Regency Ln Suite#B&C, Lake Forest, CA 92630
42.7 miles from downtown Los Angeles · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about UC Barkley
What services does UC Barkley offer?
UC Barkley is listed as a pet boarding service in Lake Forest, CA, offering boarding, daycare.
How much does UC Barkley charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $60 per night and daycare at $48 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-09-08). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Los Angeles median published boarding rate is $74/night.
Is someone on site overnight at UC Barkley?
UC Barkley'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 UC Barkley 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 32 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
UC Barkley, Lake Forest, CA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/los-angeles-ca/uc-barkley/Similar places near Lake Forest
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