--- title: "Barkonia — San Francisco, CA" url: "https://dogsaway.co/san-francisco-ca/barkonia/" updated: "2026-10-19" data_pulled: "2026-10-19" census_at: "2026-10-19" 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)" --- # Barkonia Dog day care center in Alameda, CA — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in San Francisco, CA (https://dogsaway.co/san-francisco-ca/). **★4.8 from 18 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:** daycare, grooming - **Address:** 2001 High St, Alameda, CA 94501 - **Phone:** (510) 263-9609 - **Website:** https://barkonia.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Barkonia&query_place_id=ChIJXfnqcUOHj4AR7XFiu6PwqEE ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Tuesday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Wednesday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Thursday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Friday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Saturday | Closed | | Sunday | Closed | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Minimum age (months):** All dogs must be at least 16 weeks old to attend — facility's words: "Minimum Age: All dogs must be at least 16 weeks of age to attend Barkonia." (https://www.barkonia.com/terms-of-service) - **Unaltered dogs & females in heat:** Intact males cannot take part in All Day Play — facility's words: "*Intact males cannot participate in All Day Play." (https://www.barkonia.com/daycare) - **Updates during a stay:** Daycare includes daily photo reports — facility's words: "DayCare → Small play groups matched by size and energy. Climate-controlled space, daily photo reports, and handlers who know your dog by name." (https://www.barkonia.com/) ## Published rates - **Daycare:** $50 per day > “Full Day $50 per day Drop off any time from 7am-4pm, last pick up at 7pm.” Source: https://www.barkonia.com/daycare — checked October 19, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 6 of 27 checked policies on its own website (census October 19, 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, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis > “Your dog(s) are currently vaccinated against Rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, and Canine Influenza Virus (CIV), as required by law and our facility policy.” — https://www.barkonia.com/terms-of-service - **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Fecal / parasite test:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Spay / neuter:** Required for group play only from 7 months > “To ensure a safe and positive play environment, all dogs participating in group play must be spayed or neutered by the age of 7 months.” — https://www.barkonia.com/terms-of-service - **Temperament evaluation:** Required before a first stay (free) > “Mandatory Assessment: All new dogs must complete Barkonia's intake process, which includes a written behavioral assessment and a Free Day of Play assessment to ensure suitability for group play.” — https://www.barkonia.com/terms-of-service - **Vaccination records:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Staff-to-dog ratio:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Maximum playgroup size:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Staff certification:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Play model:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Groups separated by:** Size and temperament > “We match play groups by temperament and size so every dog has a great time.” — https://www.barkonia.com/ - **Time out of their room:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Housing:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Outdoor access:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Climate control:** Climate-controlled > “Our team gives each dog personalized attention in a clean, climate-controlled 3,000 sq ft space.” — https://www.barkonia.com/ - **Live cameras for owners:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Photo / report-card updates:** Yes > “You'll get daily reports with photos so you see exactly how your pup's day went.” — https://www.barkonia.com/ - **Tours:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Injury / fight policy:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Veterinary access:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Administers medication:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Feeding:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Online booking:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 ## Licensing California does not license or inspect dog boarding and daycare facilities at the state level. What California has is a statewide standards law: Health & Safety Code Chapter 11, 'Pet Boarding Facilities' (§§ 122380–122388, SB 945, in force since 1 January 2017). It applies to any premises boarding four or more pets for compensation, sets operating standards and a written pre-boarding disclosure, but creates no license. It is enforced by local animal control, humane or peace officers issuing notices to correct, with fines of up to $250 and then $1,000. In San Francisco the Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Branch, requires a health permit to open or operate a pet hotel, boarding facility or kennel, with a public hearing on potential permit protests ($95 fee) and zoning and Fire Marshal referrals for newly built facilities. Veterinary hospitals were exempted from the permit from 1 September 2025 and overnight kennels and overnight pet shops still need it; the city's code and permit page speak of overnight kennels and do not address day-only daycare. Market licensing detail: https://dogsaway.co/san-francisco-ca/ ## How to cite Barkonia, Alameda, CA. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/san-francisco-ca/barkonia/ (census October 19, 2026; listing data October 19, 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/san-francisco-ca/barkonia.json