--- title: "Y Bark Alone Doggy Daycare, Grooming and Boarding — St. Louis, MO" url: "https://dogsaway.co/st-louis-mo/y-bark-alone-doggy-daycare-grooming-and-boarding/" updated: "2026-10-20" data_pulled: "2026-10-20" census_at: "2026-10-20" 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)" --- # Y Bark Alone Doggy Daycare, Grooming and Boarding Dog day care center in Sappington, MO — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in St. Louis, MO (https://dogsaway.co/st-louis-mo/). **★4.2 from 147 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 8.5/10.** 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, grooming - **Address:** 10390 Watson Rd, Sappington, MO 63127 - **Phone:** (314) 821-8500 - **Website:** https://ybarkalone.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Y%20Bark%20Alone%20Doggy%20Daycare%2C%20Grooming%20and%20Boarding&query_place_id=ChIJczn8KpDO2IcR1cJcK6W7bqU ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 5:30 AM–8 PM | | Tuesday | 5:30 AM–8 PM | | Wednesday | 5:30 AM–8 PM | | Thursday | 5:30 AM–8 PM | | Friday | 5:30 AM–8 PM | | Saturday | 6 AM–5 PM | | Sunday | 8 AM–5 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Minimum age (months):** All dogs must be at least 14 weeks old — facility's words: "all dogs must be at least 14 weeks of age" (https://ybarkalone.com/important-information/) - **Breed & size limits:** States zero breed restrictions — facility's words: "BREED We have ZERO breed restrictions!" (https://ybarkalone.com/important-information/) - **Unaltered dogs & females in heat:** Accepts intact males and females for boarding — facility's words: "We accept intact males and females for boarding." (https://ybarkalone.com/important-information/) - **Holiday minimum stay:** Peak season and holidays require at least 2 nights — facility's words: "During peak season and Holidays (A minimal of 2 nigths required)" (https://ybarkalone.com/boarding/) ## Published rates - **Overnight boarding:** $45 per night (first dog, standard rate) - **Daycare:** $35 per day - **Additional dog:** $40 additional dog (crate) > “Nightly Boarding Rate (Basic Black Wire Crates) $45/1st Dog $40 Additional Dog ... FULL DAY OF DAYCARE $35/1st Dog $32/Additional Dog” Source: https://ybarkalone.com/boarding/ (daycare: https://ybarkalone.com/daycare/) — checked October 19, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 10 of 27 checked policies on its own website (census October 20, 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 · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis > “all dogs must have updated vaccinations for distemper (DHLPP), Rabies, Bordetella (Kennel Cough), and a clean fecal exam. We our actively reminding all pet owners that even though the Influenza is not yet mandatory, they may want to consider getting it before it is.” — https://ybarkalone.com/ - **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Fecal / parasite test:** Negative test required > “The following are mandatory for participation: Rabies Vaccination Distemper/Parvo Vaccination (DHLPP) Bordetella Vaccination (Kennel Cough) Negative Fecal Examination” — https://ybarkalone.com/daycare/ - **Spay / neuter:** Required from 7 months > “Spaying/Neutering: Pets over seven months old must be neutered or spayed.” — https://ybarkalone.com/daycare/ - **Temperament evaluation:** Required before a first stay > “For admission, dogs must: Undergo a temperament test” — https://ybarkalone.com/daycare/ - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “Show proof of Rabies, DHPP(L), and Bordetella vaccinations” — https://ybarkalone.com/daycare/ ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Staff-to-dog ratio:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Maximum playgroup size:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Staff certification:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Play model:** All-day open play > “With eight to ten hours of off-leash open play, Y Bark Alone ensures dogs get ample exercise” — https://ybarkalone.com/daycare/ - **Groups separated by:** Size and temperament > “with playrooms assigned based on size and temperament to foster a safe and friendly environment.” — https://ybarkalone.com/daycare/ - **Time out of their room:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Required for some dogs > “We accept dog aggressive dogs into our facility and they rotate outside by themselves for one-on-one play time and potty breaks with our staff.” — https://ybarkalone.com/important-information/ - **Housing:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Outdoor access:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Climate control:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Live cameras for owners:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Photo / report-card updates:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Tours:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Injury / fight policy:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Veterinary access:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Administers medication:** No charge except injections > “We are happy to supply your pet with their oral and topical medications at no charge. ... Please note that we do administer injected medications but there is a fee.” — https://ybarkalone.com/boarding/ - **Feeding:** Owner's food required > “Please bring your pet’s food either in individual ziploc bags containing each meal’s portion, or their food bag/container with feeding instructions attached. In case you forget your dog’s food, or their stay is extended, we can provide house food for an extra charge of $3 per meal.” — https://ybarkalone.com/boarding/ - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Online booking:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 ## Licensing Missouri licenses and inspects boarding kennels. The Animal Care Facilities Act (RSMo 273.325 to 273.357) makes it unlawful to operate a boarding kennel or commercial kennel (a kennel that also grooms or trains) without a license from the Director of the Missouri Department of Agriculture, and operating without a valid license is a class A misdemeanor (273.329). The license text covers a place where animals are sheltered, fed and watered for pay; the Department's FAQ describes overnight care, and day-only daycare is not addressed by name. The initial fee is $125, and renewal is $125 plus a per capita fee of $0.10 per animal per boarding day (capped). The Department publishes no licensee list; inspection reports are available to the public on request. The City of St. Louis requires a Health Commissioner kennel permit above four dogs or cats on a nonresidential parcel (SLRC 10.20.012), and whether a given boarding or daycare business counts as a kennel under it was not tested. Market licensing detail: https://dogsaway.co/st-louis-mo/ ## How to cite Y Bark Alone Doggy Daycare, Grooming and Boarding, Sappington, MO. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/st-louis-mo/y-bark-alone-doggy-daycare-grooming-and-boarding/ (census October 20, 2026; listing data October 20, 2026). Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co). Read or cite this one record with a link. 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