Bark Square

Bark Square is a cage-free dog boarding and daycare business in Doral, Florida, with 47 private suites for overnight guests. The suites come in three sizes: Room, View, and Luxury. The space is climate-controlled, which counts for a lot in a South Florida summer. Grooming and training are handled on site as well.

Dogs spend their waking hours in supervised play instead of sitting in cages. There is indoor play space, outdoor space, and a scheduled nap time built into the day.

Services at a glance

• Overnight boarding in private suites, with room service and blankets
• Daycare with indoor play, outdoor time, socialization, and nap time
• Grooming and training
• Medication administration, plus pickup and drop-off
• Bark Taxi, a door-to-door transport van

What stands out

Before a first overnight stay, Bark Square offers a free adaptation day so the dog can walk the facility and meet the staff ahead of check-in. That kind of trial run is not standard at every boarding kennel, and it tends to make the real drop-off easier on nervous dogs. Deep cleaning of the facility is part of the routine. Owners who want to add something extra can book ice cream snack time, a pup happy hour, a relaxation massage, a bedtime tummy rub, or a brush-out.

Practical details

Reservations are made online. The facility is open 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Saturday, and 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Sunday. Boarding rates run from $79 to $109 per night according to the Bark Square website, and current vaccination records are required for every dog.

The address is 8600 NW 56th St, Bay 7, Doral, FL 33166. The phone number is (786) 401-7748, and the email is info@barksquare.com. More information, including the full price list, is posted at barksquare.com.