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  • From WFH to Calmer Evenings: How Two Daycare Days a Week Reset Your Dog's Behavior

    From WFH to Calmer Evenings: How Two Daycare Days a Week Reset Your Dog's Behavior

    From WFH to Calmer Evenings: How Two Daycare Days a Week Reset Your Dog's Behavior If your dog is glued to your office chair, restless after work, and ramps up every time you stand to grab a glass of water,...

  • Cage-Free vs. Crated Daycare: What "Cage-Free" Actually Means

    Cage-Free vs. Crated Daycare: What "Cage-Free" Actually Means

    Cage-Free vs. Crated Daycare: What "Cage-Free" Actually Means "Cage-free" is a marketing term, not a regulated standard. Two daycares can both call themselves cage-free and run two completely different operations. Before you choose a daycare, it's important to understand what...

  • Why We Cap Day Camp at 25 Dogs (and What That Means for Yours)

    Why We Cap Day Camp at 25 Dogs (and What That Means for Yours)

    Why We Cap Day Camp at 25 Dogs (and What That Means for Yours) Twenty-five is not a marketing number. It's a ratio. We cap Day Camp at 25 dogs per location, per day, because that's the largest group our...

  • A Day at Bark Social Day Camp: Hour by Hour

    A Day at Bark Social Day Camp: Hour by Hour

    A Day at Bark Social Day Camp: Hour by Hour People don't book what they can't picture. So if you've been on the fence about daycare, this is what your dog's day actually looks like at Bark Social, from the...

  • Is Your Dog Ready for Daycare? A 5-Minute Self-Assessment

    Is Your Dog Ready for Daycare? A 5-Minute Self-Assessment

    Is Your Dog Ready for Daycare? A 5-Minute Self-Assessment The honest answer to whether your dog is ready for daycare is rarely about your dog being good enough. It's about whether your dog enjoys being around other dogs all day....

  • Your First Visit to Bark Social: What to Expect, What to Bring

    Your First Visit to Bark Social: What to Expect, What to Bring

    Your first visit to Bark Social requires up-to-date vaccinations (Bordetella, DHPP, and Rabies), a leash for entry, and either a day pass or membership. Plan to spend about 90–120 minutes during your first visit. Staff will help assess your dog’s...