Bark To Basics

★ 5.0 · 36 Google reviews·Dog daycare·San Francisco, CA
Bark To Basics, San Francisco
Daycare
Dogs Away score9.7 /10Exceptional · 36 reviews · top 7% in San Francisco
Sources
Behind the 9.7
Reviews read
36 on Google
Average stars
5.00 ★
Rank
#9 of 156 in San Francisco
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Policies published2 of 27From their website, 2026-10-19

Bark To Basics is a dog daycare in San Francisco, CA, offering daycare. It scores 9.7/10 (exceptional) from 36 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars — #9 of 156 in San Francisco. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 2.

Top 7% in San Francisco#9 of 156 by Dogs Away score, from 36 reviews.
Open play with enforced restPlay model, per the facility.
Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.

Key facts

Services
Daycare
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
Not published
Daycare rate
Not published
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in San Francisco
#9 of 156
Google rating
★5.0 (36)
From downtown
4.9 mi
Neighborhood
Outer Mission
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

2/27

2 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-10-19. Open a policy to see their exact words.

Operations2 of 21 published
Play modelOpen play with enforced rest
Their words
“Many veterinarians have expressed concern about all day play, and we agree. So we build in quiet time in our sleeping room.”barktobasicssf.com/
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“We landscaped our back yard for comfort, fun, and safety with secure fencing, double gates, artificial turf for all seasons, and a patio for relaxation and sun bathing.”barktobasicssf.com/small-dog-daycare
Show 25 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
HousingNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot 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

9.7ExceptionalDogs Away score
5 ★36
4 ★0
3 ★0
2 ★0
1 ★0
★ 5.00Google average
36reviews behind the score
★ 4.71San Francisco 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

safe environment 5kind staff 4barking 4socialization 4responsive staff 3tired dog 2field trips 2quality of care 2

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

Booking terms & safety

Handling & correction
Uses only force-free, science-based methods to teach house rulesStated 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
Closed
Sun
Closed

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

Location

150 Sears St, San Francisco, CA 94112

4.9 miles from downtown San Francisco · Outer Mission · Get directions

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Bark To Basics

What services does Bark To Basics offer?
Bark To Basics is listed as a dog day care center in San Francisco, CA, offering daycare.
How much does Bark To Basics charge?
We did not find a published rate on Bark To Basics's website when we checked it (2026-10-19); call the facility for pricing. For reference, the San Francisco median published boarding rate is $85/night across 45 facilities.
Is someone on site overnight at Bark To Basics?
Bark To Basics's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-10-19). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does Bark To Basics compare with other San Francisco facilities?
It ranks #9 of 156 in the San Francisco index by Dogs Away score (9.7/10, exceptional), based on 36 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars.

Cite this record

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

Bark To Basics, San Francisco, CA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-19. https://dogsaway.co/san-francisco-ca/bark-to-basics/

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