The Barkford
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.8 /10Exceptional · 72 reviews · top 3% in St. Louis
Sources
Behind the 9.8
- Reviews read
- 72 on Google
- Average stars
- 5.00 ★
- Rank
- #3 of 109 in St. Louis
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$60 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-19
$30middle $51$60
Above the St. Louis middle price
Sources
Behind the $60
- Source
- The Barkford’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-10-19
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Boarding Day $60 An additional $25 fee will be charged after 3pm on pickup day Additional Dog $45 Daycare Day (Full) $45”Open their price page ↗
The Barkford is a dog daycare in St Ann, MO, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.8/10 (exceptional) from 72 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars — #3 of 109 in St. Louis. Its website lists boarding from $60 per night and daycare from $45 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 6.
Top 3% in St. Louis#3 of 109 by Dogs Away score, from 72 reviews.
Staff on site overnightStated on the facility’s own website.
Open 24 hoursPer its public business profile.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- DaycareBoarding Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $60/night
- Daycare rate
- $45/day
- Open 24 hours
- Yes
- Rank in St. Louis
- #3 of 109
- Google rating
- ★5.0 (72)
- From downtown
- 12.9 mi
- Additional dog
- $45
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
6/27
6 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 · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“All pets visiting The Barkford must have proof of the following vaccinations: Rabies, DHLPP (Distemper Combo), and Bordetella”thebarkford.com/daycare
Spay / neuterRequired from 6 months
Their words
“ALL GUESTS MUST BE SPAYED OR NEUTERED PAST 6 MONTHS.”thebarkford.com/daycare
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“Please provide vaccination records when setting up your evaluation day!”thebarkford.com/daycare
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“All pets visiting The Barkford must have proof of the following vaccinations: Rabies, DHLPP (Distemper Combo), and Bordetella”thebarkford.com/daycare
Operations2 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
“At the Barkford we are staffed 24/7 and will ALWAYS be looking after your pup.”thebarkford.com/boarding
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“The Barkford is all indoors and climate controlled, SO ITS ALWAYS A BEAUTIFUL DAY AT THE BARKFORD.”thebarkford.com/faq
Show 21 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot 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
Play modelNot 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
Outdoor accessNot published on their website
CapacityNot 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
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
9.8ExceptionalDogs 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
friendly staff 25amazing staff 9clean facilities 5dog socialization 3convenient location 3climate controlled 2observation area 2tired pup 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Hours
- Mon
- Open 24 hours
- Tue
- Open 24 hours
- Wed
- Open 24 hours
- Thu
- Open 24 hours
- Fri
- Open 24 hours
- Sat
- Open 24 hours
- Sun
- Open 24 hours
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
Location
10937 St Charles Rock Rd, St Ann, MO 63074
12.9 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 The Barkford
What services does The Barkford offer?
The Barkford is listed as a dog day care center in St Ann, MO, offering daycare, boarding, and its public profile lists it as open 24 hours.
How much does The Barkford charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $60 per night and daycare at $45 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 The Barkford require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at The Barkford?
Yes — a person is on site, according to the facility's own website.
How does The Barkford compare with other St. Louis facilities?
It ranks #3 of 109 in the St. Louis index by Dogs Away score (9.8/10, exceptional), based on 72 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
The Barkford, St Ann, MO. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/st-louis-mo/the-barkford/Similar places near St Ann
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