--- title: "The Barkmont LLC — San Francisco, CA" url: "https://dogsaway.co/san-francisco-ca/the-barkmont-llc/" 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)" --- # The Barkmont LLC Dog day care center in Berkeley, CA — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in San Francisco, CA (https://dogsaway.co/san-francisco-ca/). **★4.7 from 78 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, boarding - **Address:** 2730 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702 - **Phone:** (510) 900-1023 - **Website:** http://the-barkmont.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20Barkmont%20LLC&query_place_id=ChIJTZxHLvN-hYARcWbEQJPD_ug ## 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 | 9 AM–5 PM | | Sunday | 9 AM–5 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Cancellation:** Free cancellation until 4 PM the day before, else one night charged; holidays need a 100% deposit — facility's words: "For most of the year, you may cancel your reservation with no penalty up to 4pm the day before your dog’s scheduled stay. Cancellations that occur after this window closes will be charged for one night of boarding." (https://the-barkmont.com/boarding/) - **If a dog is sick:** Dogs must be free of communicable disease for 30 days; unwell dogs are isolated and sent home — facility's words: "Dogs must be in good health and free of any communicable disease for 30 days before coming to The Barkmont. … If we think that your dog is unwell or has parasites, we will isolate them and contact you for immediate pick up." (https://the-barkmont.com/faq/) - **Minimum age (months):** Group play requires dogs at least 14 weeks old with puppy vaccines complete — facility's words: "For group play, dogs must be at least 14 weeks of age and have completed all series of their puppy vaccinations." (https://the-barkmont.com/faq/) - **Senior dogs:** Separate yards for the attention and feeding of senior dogs — facility's words: "We have separate yards for the special attention and feeding of younger puppies and senior dogs in our care." (https://the-barkmont.com/faq/) - **Handling & correction:** Staff manage social interactions using positive reinforcement — facility's words: "Each staff member is trained to read dog body language and skillfully manage social interactions using positive reinforcement" (https://the-barkmont.com/daycare-2/) - **Updates during a stay:** Daycare dogs get a report card at pick-up — facility's words: "Upon pick-up, we will give you their report card for the day and summarize how their day went." (https://the-barkmont.com/faq/) ## Published rates - **Overnight boarding:** $95 per night (first dog, standard rate) - **Daycare:** $60 per day > “Our boarding service begins at a single-night rate of $95. ... Daycare rates start at $60 for a single day.” Source: https://the-barkmont.com/boarding/ (daycare: https://the-barkmont.com/daycare-2/) — checked October 19, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 9 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 · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis > “Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella (canine cough) vaccinations must be current for all guests of The Barkmont.” — https://the-barkmont.com/faq/ - **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 from 6 months > “All dogs six months of age or older must be spayed or neutered.” — https://the-barkmont.com/faq/ - **Temperament evaluation:** Required before a first stay > “Once you have registered and submitted your vaccination records, we’ll email you to schedule your dog’s evaluation.” — https://the-barkmont.com/ - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “Please send us your dog’s vaccination records via our customer portal .” — https://the-barkmont.com/faq/ ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Yes — a person is on site > “Although our facility is staffed overnight, we only offer boarding check-in and check-out during lobby hours to ensure the safety of our team and guests.” — https://the-barkmont.com/boarding/ - **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:** Pet first aid / CPR certified staff > “As part of our mission, our staff stays up-to-date on the best practices in behavior, pet care, pet first aid and CPR.” — https://the-barkmont.com/ - **Play model:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Groups separated by:** Size and temperament > “Dogs are placed in groups based on size and temperament, creating a stress-free experience for them and peace of mind for you.” — https://the-barkmont.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:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Live cameras for owners:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Photo / report-card updates:** Yes > “Upon pick-up, we will give you their report card for the day and summarize how their day went.” — https://the-barkmont.com/faq/ - **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:** Owner's food required > “Can I bring my own food? Yes, we require all guests to provide all food and medicine in an airtight, rigid, plastic container.” — https://the-barkmont.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 The Barkmont LLC, Berkeley, CA. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/san-francisco-ca/the-barkmont-llc/ (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. 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