--- title: "Original Bark — Portland, OR" url: "https://dogsaway.co/portland-or/original-bark-7154/" updated: "2026-09-07" data_pulled: "2026-07-07" census_at: "2026-09-07" source: "Dogs Away — public Google Business profile (identity, rating) + Dogs Away disclosure census of the facility's own website" license: "All rights reserved. Read and cite freely. No bulk copying. (https://dogsaway.co/terms/)" attribution: "Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co)" --- # Original Bark Dog day care center in Portland, OR — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Portland, OR (https://dogsaway.co/portland-or/). **★4.5 from 127 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.1/10.** The Dogs Away score is a Bayesian-adjusted Google rating on a 0–10 scale (prior weight 25 reviews at the 4.669 network mean). ## Facts - **Services:** daycare, walking, boarding, grooming - **Address:** 8526 SW Terwilliger Blvd, Portland, OR 97219 - **Phone:** (503) 295-2275 - **Website:** http://www.originalbark.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Original%20Bark&query_place_id=ChIJcd1I5hcLlVQR8s-IsgLWtSw ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 7 AM–6:15 PM | | Tuesday | 7 AM–6:15 PM | | Wednesday | 7 AM–6:15 PM | | Thursday | 7 AM–6:15 PM | | Friday | 7 AM–6:15 PM | | Saturday | 7 AM–6:15 PM | | Sunday | 7 AM–6:15 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Checkout time:** Boarding checkout is 10 AM; later pick-up is charged the daycare rate for the final day — facility's words: "Checkout for boarding guests is 10am, if you are unable to pick up by 10am, you will be charged the appropriate daycare rate for the final day only." (https://www.originalbark.com/faqs) - **Late pick-up:** Pick-up after 10 AM is charged the daycare rate for the final day — facility's words: "if you are unable to pick up by 10am, you will be charged the appropriate daycare rate for the final day only." (https://www.originalbark.com/faqs) - **Cancellation:** Peak dates: cancel 7+ days before drop-off for a full deposit refund; 6 or fewer days forfeits the deposit — facility's words: "If you cancel a peak date boarding stay seven (7) or more days in advance of your reserved drop off date, you are entitled to a full refund of your deposit. • If you cancel a peak date boarding stay six (6) or fewer days in advance of your reserved drop off date, you will forfeit your deposit" (https://www.originalbark.com/faqs) - **Holiday minimum stay:** 3-night minimum at the Terwilliger location on peak dates (within 4 days of major holidays) — facility's words: "DEFINITION OF “PEAK DATE”: Any date within four (4) days of one of the following: New years day, Presidents Day, Spring Break (Oregon), Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas day. … for the Terwilliger location it is three" (https://www.originalbark.com/faqs) - **Anxious or shy dogs:** Dogs that are excessively anxious or fearful around people or other dogs may not be accepted — facility's words: "If your dog is excessively anxious or fearful around strange people or other dogs, this may not be the place for them." (https://www.originalbark.com/faqs) ## For travelers - **PDX** (Portland International): 9.8 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 7 AM to 6:15 PM - **Open Sunday:** yes Hours from the public business profile; drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower. ## Published rates - **Daycare:** $45 per day > “Single day: $45” Source: https://www.originalbark.com/rates — checked October 27, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 6 of 27 checked policies on its own website (census September 7, 2026). "Not published" is a fact about the website on that date, not a claim about the facility's practice. ### Admission requirements - **Vaccinations required:** Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis > “Required vaccines: Rabies, Distemper, Parvo and Bordetella.” — https://www.originalbark.com/faqs - **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Fecal / parasite test:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Spay / neuter:** Required from 6 months > “Additionally, all dogs must be spayed or neutered by 6 months to play or board at Original Bark.” — https://www.originalbark.com/faqs - **Temperament evaluation:** Required before a first stay (free) > “Schedule a Free Temperament Evaluation: Before your dog's first daycare, boarding, or hiking visit, you'll schedule a free temperament evaluation.” — https://www.originalbark.com/ - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “During the assessment we will also ask for proof of vaccines from your vet, or alternatively you can upload them into your customer profile during registration.” — https://www.originalbark.com/faqs ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Staff-to-dog ratio:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Maximum playgroup size:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Staff certification:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Play model:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Groups separated by:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Time out of their room:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Housing:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Outdoor access:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Climate control:** Climate-controlled > “Our kennel area is indoor, climate controlled, and dimly lit with soft music playing to help relax our overnight guests.” — https://www.originalbark.com/faqs - **Live cameras for owners:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Photo / report-card updates:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Tours:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Injury / fight policy:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Veterinary access:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Administers medication:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Feeding:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Online booking:** Yes > “If you're unable to register or book online, or you'd rather speak with our front desk, give us a call at (503) 295-BARK.” — https://www.originalbark.com/ ## Licensing Oregon does not license or inspect dog boarding and daycare facilities at the state level. The Oregon Department of Agriculture's Animal Health licensing program lists animal rescue entities, livestock markets, feed and veterinary-product registrations, and nothing for boarding kennels; ORS chapter 609 defines a 'boarding kennel' only to exclude it from the dog-control definition of 'keeper'; and the state's licensing statute for animal rescue entities (ORS 609.415) reaches a boarding kennel only if it holds ten or more animals and solicits donations. Oregon does have state care standards on the books: OAR 603-015-0025 to -0060, 'Care of Pet and Captive Animals', say that any person 'engaged in the business of a boarding kennel ... shall comply' with rules on indoor and outdoor facilities, feeding and water, daily removal of excreta, and isolation of animals under treatment for communicable disease, with penalties under ORS 596.990. But no rule attaches a license, a registration or an inspection program to boarding kennels, so there is no state record to look up. Licensing is local: Multnomah County requires a facility license for any site used for 'boarding, training or similar purposes' of pets (MCC 13.150–13.153), inspects the site before issuing, renews annually, and charges $180 for facilities of 1–10 animals and $210 for 11 or more. That is a county license, not a state regime, and it was not joined to facility records. Market licensing detail: https://dogsaway.co/portland-or/ ## How to cite Original Bark, Portland, OR. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/portland-or/original-bark-7154/ (census September 7, 2026; listing data July 7, 2026). Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co). Read or cite this one record with a link. Do not bulk copy, scrape or rebuild the directory. Terms: https://dogsaway.co/terms/ Structured data: https://dogsaway.co/api/v1/facilities/portland-or/original-bark-7154.json