Pet boarding service · Atlanta, GA

Barking Hound Village Old 4th Ward

★★★★½ 4.4 from 352 Google reviews · #64 of 77 in Atlanta by score

BoardingDaycareGroomingDedicated facility

8.8DogDnB Score

About

With 20 years of experience and three years of planning, we’ve reimagined luxury dog daycare. Welcome to Atlanta’s premier dog boarding and daycare experience—a space designed specifically for dogs to play, relax, and thrive. Located just two blocks from our original Lofts location, the new Boulevard Lofts is an urban retreat for Atlanta’s hippest dogs. Featuring indoor turf yards, spacious play areas, a luxury grooming spa, presidential suites, private enclosures, and a state-of-the-art air pu

Description from the business’s public profile.

What Barking Hound Village Old 4th Ward publishes

We read this facility’s own website for the policies owners ask about before booking. Each published policy carries the sentence it came from; each blank one is a fact about the website, not a verdict on the facility.

10 of 27 policies published
Website checked 2026-09-08. 17 not stated on the site.
Admission requirements
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Their words
We therefore require all dogs to be up to date on the following vaccinations: Rabies, Distemper/Parvo, Bordetella (kennel cough), and H3N2 (Canine Flu).www.barkinghoundvillage.com/vaccineupload/
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterRequired from 8 months
Their words
Only spayed and neutered dogs are accepted, with the exception of puppies less than 8 months old.www.barkinghoundvillage.com/old-4th-ward-lofts-2/
Temperament evaluationNot published on their website
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
Barking Hound Village recently began requiring the H3N2 vaccination, and it will become a requirement for all existing customers as of April 1, 2023. We created this page to help make the information sharing process easier.www.barkinghoundvillage.com/vaccineupload/
Operations
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
Play modelNot published on their website
Groups separated bySize
Their words
Also note that if your dogs are different sizes, they will be separated for their respective play groups, but will still be able to sleep together at night.www.barkinghoundvillage.com/faq/
Time out of the kennelNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
HousingKennel and suite
Their words
After a long, enjoyable day of play, your pup will retire to one of our luxurious private suites to get a good night’s sleep. STANDARD For a sociable pup who prefers seeing friends during their stay. JUNIOR SUITE For the those pups that prefer a bit more privacy during their stay.www.barkinghoundvillage.com/boarding/
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
Yes, Barking Hound Village Old 4th Ward is one of our five locations that have outdoor areas for the dogs to run, play and socialize!www.barkinghoundvillage.com/old-4th-ward-lofts-2/
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersYes
Their words
Yes, we have webcams in all BHV Old 4th Ward s dog boarding and dog daycare rooms.www.barkinghoundvillage.com/old-4th-ward-lofts-2/
Photo / report-card updatesYes — mentioned in 5 reviews
ToursWalk-in tours welcome
Their words
Yes! We offer tours of our dog boarding and dog daycare facility every day of the week, with no appointment needed.www.barkinghoundvillage.com/old-4th-ward-lofts-2/
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationYes, except injectables
Their words
Are you able to administer medication if my dog needs it? Yes. However, we do not give shots.www.barkinghoundvillage.com/old-4th-ward-lofts-2/
FeedingOwner's food encouraged
Their words
We ask that you bring your own food and medication. Please bring enough food to last the entire stay. We also ask that you put each of the dog’s meals in a separate zip lock bag (it makes the feeding a lot easier). We offer House Food for purchase at $5 per dog per day.www.barkinghoundvillage.com/faq/
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingNot published on their website

Read from the facility’s public website, 2026-09-08. Policies change — confirm anything that matters when you book. “Reviewers” marks a fact customers describe that the operator does not state; it is weaker evidence and never counted as published. Method on the methodology page.

What reviewers mention

daycare ×55webcams ×10welcoming atmosphere ×6daily report cards ×5tired dogs ×5dog interaction ×4common play areas ×3dog monitoring ×2

Topics extracted from public review text, with mention counts.

Rating breakdown

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80% of reviewers gave 5 stars; 12% gave 1–2 stars.

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotFree parking lotPaid parking lot

Attributes self-reported on the business’s public profile.

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