Audrey's Barkyard

★ 4.7 · 320 Google reviews·Dog daycare·Wake Forest, NC
Audrey's Barkyard, Wake Forest
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.4 /10Excellent · 320 reviews · top 40% in Raleigh
Sources
Behind the 9.4
Reviews read
320 on Google
Average stars
4.70 ★
Rank
#23 of 59 in Raleigh
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$63 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-08
Sources
Behind the $63
Source
Audrey's Barkyard’s own website
Checked on
2026-09-08
Rate type
First dog, standard night
“Boarding Rate (1 Dog) $63/Night Boarding Rate (2 or more Dogs) 20% off on second dog sharing the same run”
Open their price page ↗

Audrey's Barkyard is a dog daycare in Wake Forest, NC, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.4/10 (excellent) from 320 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars — #23 of 59 in Raleigh. Its website lists boarding from $63 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 6.

Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.

About this place

Our guests spend the entire day playing, exercising, and being pampered. Becoming a member of the Barkyard Bunch means getting a lifetime of friendships and memories for your fur baby!

From the business’s public profile.

Key facts

Services
DaycareTrainingBoardingGrooming Confirmed on their own website
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
$63/night
Daycare rate
Not published
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Raleigh
#23 of 59
Google rating
★4.7 (320)
From downtown
13.7 mi
Additional dog
20% off on second dog sharing the same run
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

6/27

6 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 · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“All dogs must be up to date on their Rabies, Distemper and Bordetella vaccines. We also require a clean fecal test done within the last 6 months, not annually.”audreysbarkyard.com/wake-forest-dog-boarding/
Fecal / parasite testNegative test required
Their words
“We also require a clean fecal test done within the last 6 months, not annually.”audreysbarkyard.com/wake-forest-dog-boarding/
Spay / neuterRequired for males from 12 months
Their words
“No, Audrey’s accepts guests that have not been spayed or neutered. However, any male dog that is older than 1 year must be neutered to participate in group play.”audreysbarkyard.com/faqs-at-audreys-barkyard/
Operations4 of 21 published
Solo care for dogs who skip group playPaid add-on
Their words
“Add on's 15-Minute Nature Walk $12/Day 15-Minute one-on-one time $12/Day Walk & one-on-one package $20/Day”audreysbarkyard.com/wake-forest-dog-boarding/
Live cameras for ownersYes — described in 12 reviews, not stated by the facility
ToursTours by appointment
Their words
“Book a Free Tour at audrey's barkyard Book Your Tour of Audrey's Barkyard MOnday to friday 7:00am to 7:00pm”audreysbarkyard.com/tour/
Administers medicationYes, including injections
Their words
“Our staff is experienced in administering oral medications, ear/eye treatments and injections (insulin, etc.).”audreysbarkyard.com/faqs-at-audreys-barkyard/
Show 20 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot 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
Play modelNot published on their website
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
HousingNot published on their website
Outdoor accessNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot 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

9.4ExcellentDogs Away score
5 ★284
4 ★15
3 ★0
2 ★6
1 ★15
★ 4.70Google average
320reviews behind the score
★ 4.64Raleigh 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

grooming 53webcam 12german shepherd care 8pup care 6knowledgeable trainer 5board and train program 4exit baths 3custom training 3

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

Who they take & how they care

Updates during a stay
Posts pictures and videos of guests on Facebook, Instagram and TikTokStated on their website
Cats
Offers cat boardingStated on their website

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

Price history

Published rate for the same product as today, from archived copies of the facility’s own rate page.
YearBoardingDaycareSource
2024$60/night—Archived page, 2024-09-14
Now$63/night—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
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
8 AM–4 PM
Sun
4–6 PM

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

For travelers

RDU · Raleigh-Durham
15.9 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

3129 Heritage Trade Dr, Wake Forest, NC 27587

13.7 miles from downtown Raleigh · Get directions

Amenities & details

Onsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroomWheelchair accessible seatingFree parking lotFree street parkingOn-site parking

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Audrey's Barkyard

What services does Audrey's Barkyard offer?
Audrey's Barkyard is listed as a dog day care center in Wake Forest, NC, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Audrey's Barkyard charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $63 per night (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-09-08). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Raleigh median published boarding rate is $58/night.
What vaccines does Audrey's Barkyard require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Audrey's Barkyard?
Audrey's Barkyard'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 Audrey's Barkyard compare with other Raleigh facilities?
It ranks #23 of 59 in the Raleigh index by Dogs Away score (9.4/10, excellent), based on 320 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars.

Cite this record

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

Audrey's Barkyard, Wake Forest, NC. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/raleigh-nc/audrey-s-barkyard/

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