Bark Central llc
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.2 /10Excellent · 181 reviews · top 66% in Seattle
Sources
Behind the 9.2
- Reviews read
- 181 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.60 ★
- Rank
- #154 of 244 in Seattle
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Policies published8 of 27From their website, 2026-09-08
Bark Central llc is a dog daycare in Tacoma, WA, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.2/10 (excellent) from 181 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars — #154 of 244 in Seattle. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 8.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: leptospirosis · Not mentioned: canine influenza
All-day open playPlay model, per the facility.
Outdoor access: indoor outdoorPer the facility’s website.
Key facts
- Services
- DaycareBoardingGrooming
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- Not published
- Daycare rate
- Not published
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Seattle
- #154 of 244
- Google rating
- ★4.6 (181)
- From downtown
- 31.5 mi
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
8/27
8 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-09-08. Open a policy to see their exact words.
Admission requirements4 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: leptospirosis · Not mentioned: canine influenza
Their words
“Required vaccines include Rabies, Distemper/Parvo, and Bordetella. ... Although we don't require Lepto or a fecal test, it is highly recommenced that you get them for your pet.”barkcentralllc.com/boarding-requirements-1
Spay / neuterRequired from 7 months
Their words
“After 7 months of age all pets must be spayed or neutered.”barkcentralllc.com/boarding-requirements-1
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“Every dog must do our trial assessment where you leave your pet with us for 1 to 3 hours while your away and doing a few errands.”barkcentralllc.com/boarding-requirements-1
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“All pets must have current proof of vaccinations from a certified veterinarian.”barkcentralllc.com/boarding-requirements-1
Operations4 of 21 published
Play modelAll-day open play
Their words
“Overnight Boarding Cage-free, overnight care for your pet with luxury or home-style options and all day play”barkcentralllc.com/
Outdoor accessIndoor outdoor
Their words
“All our play groups are large indoor rooms with dog door access to large outdoor play yards.”barkcentralllc.com/daycare-faq-s
Administers medicationYes, including injections
Their words
“We can give tablet and capsules, topical ointments and spray, eye and ear drops, and insulin injects.”barkcentralllc.com/boarding-requirements-1
FeedingOwner's food encouraged
Their words
“We highly recommend bringing your pet's own food from home. We do not charge extra to feed your pet its own food.”barkcentralllc.com/boarding-requirements-1
Show 19 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot 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
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
9.2ExcellentDogs Away score
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
dog socialization 5clean facility 4excited dogs 3dog play 3dog photos 2no anesthesia 2camera monitoring 2picture updates 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Checkout time
- Boarding pick-up before 11 AM avoids a charge for the last day (Sundays are always a full day)Stated on their website
- Late pick-up
- Pick-up at or after 11 AM is charged for the last day of boarding; Sundays are always a full day chargeStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Updates during a stay
- Pictures posted to social media often (listed with a boarding room option)Stated on their website
- Cats
- Boards cats overnight in a space away from the dogsStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Hours
- Mon
- 6 AM–6:30 PM
- Tue
- 6 AM–6:30 PM
- Wed
- 6 AM–6:30 PM
- Thu
- 6 AM–6:30 PM
- Fri
- 6 AM–6:30 PM
- Sat
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Sun
- 4–6 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
For travelers
- SEA · Seattle-Tacoma
- 21.1 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 6 AM – 6:30 PM
- Open Sunday
- Yes
Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.
Location
610 112th St E, Tacoma, WA 98445
31.5 miles from downtown Seattle · Get directions
Amenities & details
Onsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Bark Central llc
What services does Bark Central llc offer?
Bark Central llc is listed as a dog day care center in Tacoma, WA, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Bark Central llc charge?
We did not find a published rate on Bark Central llc's website when we checked it (2026-09-08); call the facility for pricing. For reference, the Seattle median published boarding rate is $65/night across 96 facilities.
What vaccines does Bark Central llc require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: leptospirosis · Not mentioned: canine influenza.
Is someone on site overnight at Bark Central llc?
Bark Central llc's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-09-08). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does Bark Central llc compare with other Seattle facilities?
It ranks #154 of 244 in the Seattle index by Dogs Away score (9.2/10, excellent), based on 181 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Bark Central llc, Tacoma, WA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/seattle-wa/bark-central-llc/Similar places near Tacoma
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