Pet boarding service · Waxhaw, NC
Bed and Bark
★★★★★ 4.8 from 384 Google reviews · #5 of 48 in Charlotte by score
BoardingDedicated facility
9.6DogDnB Score
What Bed and Bark 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.
9 of 27 policies published
Website checked 2026-09-07. 18 not stated on the site.Admission requirements
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Their words
“Vaccines include Rabies, Bordatella, Canine Distemper, Parvo, and Feline Distemper. ... Given the current increase in cases of canine influenza we highly recommend this vaccine, and may require it in the future.”bedandbark.com/stay-requirements/
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot published on their website
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Records can be uploaded through the customer portal or sent to us ahead of your stay. ... Please email digital vaccination records to info@bedandbark.com or fax hard copies to 704.741.1191.”bedandbark.com/stay-requirements/
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 modelNo group play
Their words
“Bed & Bark currently offers individual Day Play, rather than group play. This allows us to safely welcome dogs of all personality types for a special day.”bedandbark.com/
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Time out of the kennelNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playSolo care is the only model
Their words
“Bed & Bark currently offers individual Day Play, rather than group play. This allows us to safely welcome dogs of all personality types for a special day.”bedandbark.com/
HousingSuite
Their words
“ALL of our accommodations are private indoor/outdoor suites. Each suite has its own fully sealed and sound insulating walls, k9 turfed outdoor play area, sanitized air supply, raised bed if desired, daily housekeeping, and soothing music for relaxation.”bedandbark.com/dog-boarding/
Outdoor accessPrivate patio
Their words
“Every one of our dog units have access to a private outdoor play yard. All of the play yards feature K9 turf, because our dogs are used to going outside and being on grass.”bedandbark.com/
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersYes — mentioned in 5 reviews
Photo / report-card updatesPaid add-on
Their words
“Each suite is $55/night With daily private play and daily post card $63/night.”bedandbark.com/dog-boarding/
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationYes, for a fee
Their words
“Medication administered in food is $2/day. Medication administered outside of food or not at feeding time (IE insulin, eye drops, etc) $5/day.”bedandbark.com/dog-boarding/
FeedingOwner's food encouraged
Their words
“While we encourage pet parents to bring their own food to help prevent any stomach upset, we do offer a high quality house food, Orijen, for a daily fee.”bedandbark.com/stay-requirements/
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingNot published on their website
Read from the facility’s public website, 2026-09-07. 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
daily updates ×40clean facility ×36report card ×33playtime ×17daily postcards ×13camera access ×3webcams ×2bunny boarding ×2
Topics extracted from public review text, with mention counts.
Rating breakdown
94% of reviewers gave 5 stars; 4% gave 1–2 stars.
Amenities & details
Onsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Attributes self-reported on the business’s public profile.