Lucky Dog Barks and Recreation
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.4 /10Excellent · 147 reviews · top 49% in St. Louis
Sources
Behind the 9.4
- Reviews read
- 147 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.70 ★
- Rank
- #51 of 109 in St. Louis
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$52 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-19
$30middle $51$60
About the St. Louis middle price
Sources
Behind the $52
- Source
- Lucky Dog Barks and Recreation’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-10-19
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“ONE DOG One Night - $52 5 Night Package - $255 ... TWO DOGS One Night - $90 ... ONE DOG Full Day -$34 5 Day Package - $165”Open their price page ↗
Lucky Dog Barks and Recreation is a dog daycare in Swansea, MO, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.4/10 (excellent) from 147 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars — #51 of 109 in St. Louis. Its website lists boarding from $52 per night and daycare from $34 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 7.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
All-day open playPlay model, per the facility.
Outdoor access: indoor outdoorPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- DaycareTrainingBoardingGrooming Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $52/night
- Daycare rate
- $34/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in St. Louis
- #51 of 109
- Google rating
- ★4.7 (147)
- From downtown
- 12.4 mi
- Additional dog
- Two dogs one night $90
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
7/27
7 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-10-20. Open a policy to see their exact words.
Admission requirements4 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Their words
“All pets visiting Lucky Dog must have proof of the following vaccinations: Rabies, DHLPP (Distemper Combo), Canine Influenza, and Bordetella administered within 6 months.”luckydogbarks.com/boarding
Spay / neuterRequired from 8 months
Their words
“Be spayed/neutered if 8-months or older”luckydogbarks.com/
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay (free)
Their words
“Pass free trial/interview day”luckydogbarks.com/
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Be current on Rabies, Distemper, 6-month Bordetella, & Canine Influenza (records are required)”luckydogbarks.com/
Operations4 of 21 published
Play modelAll-day open play
Their words
“All Day Play! Large Indoor / Outdoor Play Yards. Play Groups Separated by Size, Temperament, & Play Style. Group play included in overnight pricing”luckydogbarks.com/
Groups separated bySize, temperament and play style
Their words
“Play Groups Separated by Size, Temperament, & Play Style.”luckydogbarks.com/
Outdoor accessIndoor outdoor
Their words
“Our spacious play yards are temperature controlled with direct access to our beautiful turf play yards outside.”luckydogbarks.com/
Live cameras for ownersYes — described in 14 reviews, not stated by the facility
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
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
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
9.4ExcellentDogs 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
webcams 10grooming 8friendly employees 7excited dogs 3happy pup 3live cams 2tired pup 2video monitoring 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Checkout time
- Check-out after 1 PM weekdays, 11 AM weekends costs a $15 daycare feeStated on their website
- Late pick-up
- $15 daycare fee for late boarding check-out; waived with a bath or groomStated on their website
- Cancellation
- 48 hours notice or lose the deposit or pay one night; holidays need 72hStated on their website
- Holiday minimum stay
- Holiday reservations require a 3-night minimum stayStated on their PDF
- Vet costs during a stay
- Owner pays all vet costs; staff try to contact the owner firstStated on their website
- Handling & correction
- Manages play yards with water spray bottles, time-outs and holding a collarStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Updates during a stay
- Pup-Dates add-on: text message photo and updateStated on their PDF
- Minimum age
- Boarding and daycare dogs must be at least 4 months oldStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $48/night | — | Archived page, 2024-09-19 |
| 2024 | — | $30/day | Archived page, 2024-10-06 |
| 2025 | $50/night | — | Archived page, 2025-10-18 |
| 2025 | — | $32/day | Archived page, 2025-11-16 |
| Now | $52/night | $34/day | Their website, 2026-10-19 |
First-dog standard rate, lower end of any range. How this feeds the market trend: Dogs Away Boarding Price Index.
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
- 8–11 AM, 4–7 PM
- Sun
- 8–11 AM, 4–7 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
Location
129 Corporate Dr, Swansea, IL 62226
12.4 miles from downtown St. Louis · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Lucky Dog Barks and Recreation
What services does Lucky Dog Barks and Recreation offer?
Lucky Dog Barks and Recreation is listed as a dog day care center in Swansea, MO, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Lucky Dog Barks and Recreation charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $52 per night and daycare at $34 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-10-19). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The St. Louis median published boarding rate is $51/night.
What vaccines does Lucky Dog Barks and Recreation require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Lucky Dog Barks and Recreation?
Lucky Dog Barks and Recreation's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-10-20). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does Lucky Dog Barks and Recreation compare with other St. Louis facilities?
It ranks #51 of 109 in the St. Louis index by Dogs Away score (9.4/10, excellent), based on 147 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Lucky Dog Barks and Recreation, Swansea, MO. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/st-louis-mo/lucky-dog-barks-and-recreation/Similar places near Swansea
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