The Barker's Pet Center

★ 4.4 · 451 Google reviews·Pet boarding·Fort Lauderdale, FL
The Barker's Pet Center, Fort Lauderdale
BoardingDaycare
Dogs Away score8.8 /10Very good · 451 reviews · top 95% in Miami
Sources
Behind the 8.8
Reviews read
451 on Google
Average stars
4.40 ★
Rank
#167 of 205 in Miami
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$69 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-09
Sources
Behind the $69
Source
The Barker's Pet Center’s own website
Checked on
2026-09-09
Rate type
First dog, standard night
“Boarding Dog | VIP Presidential $112 per night Dog | Standard $69 per night”
Open their price page ↗

The Barker's Pet Center is a pet boarding in Fort Lauderdale, FL, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 8.8/10 (very good) from 451 Google reviews averaging 4.4 stars — #167 of 205 in Miami. Its website lists boarding from $69–$112 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 3.

All-day open playPlay model, per the facility.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.

Key facts

Services
BoardingDaycareTrainingDog walkingGroomingPet sitting Confirmed on their own website
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
$69–$112/night
Daycare rate
Not published
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Miami
#167 of 205
Google rating
★4.4 (451)
From downtown
23.7 mi
Neighborhood
East Fort Lauderdale
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

3/27

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

Operations3 of 21 published
Play modelAll-day open play
Their words
“Barkers Doggy Daycare Supervised all-day play for dogs”barkerspetcenter.com/services/daycare
HousingSuite
Their words
“Standard Suite These climate-controlled luxury suites are 4′ x 6′ with 6 feet of clearance.”barkerspetcenter.com/services/boarding/dog-boarding
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Standard Suite These climate-controlled luxury suites are 4′ x 6′ with 6 feet of clearance.”barkerspetcenter.com/services/boarding/dog-boarding
Show 24 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
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
Outdoor accessNot 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
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

8.8Very goodDogs Away score
5 ★360
4 ★20
3 ★8
2 ★11
1 ★52
★ 4.40Google average
451reviews behind the score
★ 4.74Miami 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

daycare 78grooming 53welcoming atmosphere 6nail trims 4master groomer 3dog pool 3anxious dogs 3dog socialization 3

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

Booking terms & safety

Checkout time
Boarding pick-up after 12 PM is charged a half-day of daycareStated on their website
Late pick-up
Boarding pick-up after 12 PM is charged a half-day of daycareStated on their website

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

Who they take & how they care

Cats
Offers dog and cat boardingStated 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
9 AM–5 PM
Sun
9 AM–5 PM

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

For travelers

FLL · Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood
2.1 mi
MIA · Miami International
23.1 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

761 SE 17th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

23.7 miles from downtown Miami · East Fort Lauderdale · Get directions

Amenities & details

Identifies as women-ownedOnsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroomWheelchair accessible seatingGender-neutral restroomLGBTQ+ friendlyFree parking lotFree street parkingOn-site parking

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about The Barker's Pet Center

What services does The Barker's Pet Center offer?
The Barker's Pet Center is listed as a pet boarding service in Fort Lauderdale, FL, offering boarding, daycare.
How much does The Barker's Pet Center charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $69–$112 per night (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-09-09). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Miami median published boarding rate is $60/night.
Is someone on site overnight at The Barker's Pet Center?
The Barker's Pet Center's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-09-09). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does The Barker's Pet Center compare with other Miami facilities?
It ranks #167 of 205 in the Miami index by Dogs Away score (8.8/10, very good), based on 451 Google reviews averaging 4.4 stars.

Cite this record

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

The Barker's Pet Center, Fort Lauderdale, FL. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-09. https://dogsaway.co/miami-fl/the-barker-s-pet-center/

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