--- title: "The Bark Spot — Salt Lake City, UT" url: "https://dogsaway.co/salt-lake-city-ut/the-bark-spot/" updated: "2026-10-20" data_pulled: "2026-10-20" census_at: "2026-10-20" 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)" --- # The Bark Spot Pet boarding service in Layton, UT — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Salt Lake City, UT (https://dogsaway.co/salt-lake-city-ut/). **★4.7 from 654 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.4/10.** 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:** boarding, daycare, grooming - **Address:** 1045 N Main St, Layton, UT 84041 - **Phone:** (801) 497-9663 - **Website:** https://ruffledalepetresort.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20Bark%20Spot&query_place_id=ChIJXXkeYLkDU4cRXYER1auxtGU ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 7 AM–6 PM | | Tuesday | 7 AM–6 PM | | Wednesday | 7 AM–6 PM | | Thursday | 7 AM–6 PM | | Friday | 7 AM–6 PM | | Saturday | 8 AM–5 PM | | Sunday | Closed | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Minimum age (months):** Dogs must be at least 10–12 weeks old (boarding and daycare rules) — facility's words: "All dogs must be at least 10–12 weeks of age or older." (https://thebarkspot.com/luxury-boarding/) - **Updates during a stay:** Report card at pick-up; daily updates and photos offered — facility's words: "At pick-up, you’ll receive a full “doggy report card” detailing your pet’s day … We offer daily updates, photos, and even live webcam access for peace of mind." (https://thebarkspot.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/The_Bark_Spot_Guide_February_2026.pdf) ## Published rates No rate published on their website as of October 20, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 11 of 27 checked policies on its own website (census October 20, 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 · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis > “We require dogs to have rabies, DHPP, and Bordatella to participate in daycare and boarding. We also strongly recommend a canine influenza vaccination.” — https://thebarkspot.com/about-us/ - **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Fecal / parasite test:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Spay / neuter:** Required from 7 months > “All dogs must be spayed/neutered by 7 months to play at daycare or board with us.” — https://thebarkspot.com/luxury-boarding/ - **Temperament evaluation:** Required before a first stay > “All dogs are required to pass a temperament evaluation.” — https://thebarkspot.com/luxury-boarding/ - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “Owners must show printed proof of vaccinations” — https://thebarkspot.com/luxury-boarding/ ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Yes — a person is on site > “24/7 on-site staff: Trained handlers are always on-site, guiding games, giving pats, and dishing out the occasional treat (with prior consent). They will also check on your pup overnight and are always nearby if needed.” — https://thebarkspot.com/luxury-boarding/ - **Staff-to-dog ratio:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Maximum playgroup size:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Staff certification:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Play model:** All-day open play > “All-day play: Your pup can enjoy indoor or outdoor supervised play sessions with groups customized to their energy level and size.” — https://thebarkspot.com/luxury-boarding/ - **Groups separated by:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Time out of their room:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Housing:** Suite > “Luxury Boarding: Private suites with all-day play and overnight monitoring.” — https://thebarkspot.com/about-us/ - **Outdoor access:** Indoor outdoor > “They can use indoor and outdoor play spaces during the day with packs tailored to their size and energy levels.” — https://thebarkspot.com/luxury-boarding/ - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Climate control:** Climate-controlled > “offer climate-controlled suits to keep dogs comfortable day and night.” — https://thebarkspot.com/about-us/ - **Live cameras for owners:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Photo / report-card updates:** Yes — described by 26 Google reviews; not stated on the facility's website as of October 20, 2026 - **Tours:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Injury / fight policy:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Veterinary access:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Administers medication:** Yes > “Bring the medication in its original container with dosing instructions, and our staff will administer it on schedule.” — https://thebarkspot.com/daycare/ - **Feeding:** Owner's food encouraged > “Can I bring my dog's own food and bedding? Yes! Familiar food will keep their tummy settled while you are away” — https://thebarkspot.com/luxury-boarding/ - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Online booking:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 ## Licensing Utah does not license or inspect dog boarding and daycare facilities at the state level. The state's animal-facility law (Utah Code 76-13-215 and 4-2-903, from H.B. 478 of 2024) regulates an 'animal care facility', defined as 'an animal rescue, animal sanctuary, or animal shelter'. It does not create a license, and a commercial boarding or daycare business is not an 'animal care facility'. The Department of Agriculture and Food may respond to complaints about those facilities and impose civil fines of up to $500 per violation. 'Boarding facility' appears in the statute only because a rescue may foster animals 'in a private residence or boarding facility'. Salt Lake City Code 8.04.130 requires a regulatory permit from the office of animal services to operate or maintain a kennel, which the code defines to include an establishment having dogs for the purpose of boarding; day-only daycare is not addressed by name. Market licensing detail: https://dogsaway.co/salt-lake-city-ut/ ## How to cite The Bark Spot, Layton, UT. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/salt-lake-city-ut/the-bark-spot/ (census October 20, 2026; listing data October 20, 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/salt-lake-city-ut/the-bark-spot.json