--- title: "Barkz & Recreation — San Francisco, CA" url: "https://dogsaway.co/san-francisco-ca/barkz-and-recreation/" 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)" --- # Barkz & Recreation Dog day care center in South San Francisco, 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 160 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.6/10.** 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, training, boarding, grooming, sitting - **Address:** 113 S Linden Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080 - **Phone:** (650) 410-0180 - **Website:** https://www.barkzandrecsf.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Barkz%20%26%20Recreation&query_place_id=ChIJlWmZCLp5j4AR2jzfu5b8dJo ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Tuesday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Wednesday | 7 AM–12 PM, 1–7 PM | | Thursday | 7 AM–12 PM, 1–7 PM | | Friday | 7 AM–12 PM, 1–7 PM | | Saturday | 7 AM–12 PM, 1–7 PM | | Sunday | 7 AM–12 PM, 1–7 PM | ## Published rates No rate published on their website as of October 19, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 8 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:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **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 12 months > “If over 12 months, dog must be fixed to join in group play. If your dog is over 12 months of age and not spayed/neutered, we have Solo Den options.” — https://www.barkzandrecsf.com/daycare - **Temperament evaluation:** Required before a first stay > “Must pass temperament test within 6-month window.” — https://www.barkzandrecsf.com/daycare - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “This includes signing all required waivers, uploading current vaccination records, and scheduling a new client evaluation.” — https://www.barkzandrecsf.com/new-client ### 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:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Time out of their room:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Offered > “Solo Dens One on One boarding is for dogs who are not spayed/neutered over 12 months of age, or for dogs who prefer their own space.” — https://www.barkzandrecsf.com/boarding - **Housing:** Open or suite > “Dogs free roam with supervision through the night and attend daycare throughout the day. ... Dogs stay in private suites that are climate controlled.” — https://www.barkzandrecsf.com/boarding - **Outdoor access:** Indoor outdoor > “If you have a group dog, your dog has the freedom to choose indoor or outdoor play through dog doors that allow them the option to enter in or out.” — https://www.barkzandrecsf.com/faq - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Climate control:** Climate-controlled > “Dogs stay in private rooms that are climate controlled.” — https://www.barkzandrecsf.com/boarding - **Live cameras for owners:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Photo / report-card updates:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **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:** Accepts raw diets > “We can accommodate all feeding styles including kibble, wet, raw, frozen, or refrigerated foods.” — https://www.barkzandrecsf.com/faq - **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 Barkz & Recreation, South San Francisco, CA. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/san-francisco-ca/barkz-and-recreation/ (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/barkz-and-recreation.json