Pet boarding service · Gallatin, TN
The Barking Spot
★★★★☆ 4.2 from 245 Google reviews · #48 of 49 in Nashville by score
BoardingDaycareGroomingDedicated facility
8.5DogDnB Score
What The Barking Spot 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 2026-09-07. 17 not stated on the site.Admission requirements
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“All dogs must be current on bordetella, rabies, and distemper vaccinations.”thebarkingspot.net/faq/
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterRequired for group play only
Their words
“All dogs must be spayed or neutered to participate in day care.”thebarkingspot.net/
Temperament evaluationRequired for some dogs
Their words
“Temperament test is required, please call to schedule an appointment. 2. Daycare is by reservation only.”thebarkingspot.net/services/
Vaccination recordsNot published on their website
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 byNot published on their website
Time out of the kennel2x daily yard time after breakfast and dinner
Their words
“Beyond the patio space is a large, fenced grassy yard where the pups are let out (only one run at a time) to run around after breakfast and dinner.”thebarkingspot.net/pricing/
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
HousingIndoor outdoor run
Their words
“The King runs are our largest lodging spaces. The indoor, climate controlled, portion is 6'x5' with an opening that leads to a 6'x 12' private patio totaling 6'x17'”thebarkingspot.net/pricing/
Outdoor accessPatio and yard
Their words
“Beyond the patio space is a large, fenced grassy yard where the pups are let out (only one run at a time) to run around after breakfast and dinner.”thebarkingspot.net/pricing/
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Dogs play in our large climate controlled "Romper Room" and play yard for all the fun your pup needs!”thebarkingspot.net/
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesNot published on their website
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationYes, no charge
Their words
“Please provide detailed instructions in your client profile for any meds (no additional fee for administering medication.)”thebarkingspot.net/services/
FeedingEither house or owner's food
Their words
“You may bring your own food or use ours. No charge either way.”thebarkingspot.net/services/
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingYes
Their words
“Existing Client? Book Now. book now New Client? Register Now.”thebarkingspot.net/services/
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
daycare ×23kind owners ×8dog nail trimming ×3dog safety ×3dog health ×3dog bathing and blow dry ×2vaccination records ×2full grooming ×2
Topics extracted from public review text, with mention counts.
Rating breakdown
75% of reviewers gave 5 stars; 18% gave 1–2 stars.
Amenities & details
Onsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Attributes self-reported on the business’s public profile.