Dog day care center · Mesa, AZ

Bark Avenue Pet Resort

★★★★½ 4.7 from 1,268 Google reviews · #20 of 46 in Phoenix by score

DaycareTrainingBoardingGroomingPet sittingDedicated facility

9.4DogDnB Score

About

At Bark Avenue Pet Resort, we offer top-notch training, boarding, daycare, and grooming services for your furry friends. As a premier pet resort, we strive for excellence in everything we do. Our beautiful pool provides endless fun for our daycare pups to splash and play. Whether your pet needs a nail trim, haircut, or thorough cleaning, our expert groomers are here to help. Our resort features well-maintained rooms and spacious outdoor areas, creating a natural, park-like environment unmatched

Description from the business’s public profile.

What Bark Avenue Pet Resort 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.

16 of 27 policies published
Website checked 2026-09-07. 11 not stated on the site.
Admission requirements
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, leptospirosis · Recommended: canine influenza
Their words
Dog Requirements: Distemper/Parvo, Rabies, Bordetella (kennel cough) vaccinations, as well as a recent Flea and Tick Treatment. Leptospirosis is also required for boarding and daycare services. Although not required, we strongly recommend the Canine Influenza vaccination.barkavepet.com/bark-avenue-pet-resort-faq/
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterRequired for group play only from 6 months
Their words
All pets over 6 months old must be spayed or neutered. During their first visit, your pet will undergo a temperament test to ensure they are the right fit for the group play environment.barkavepet.com/daycare/
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
Each dog is given a temperament test upon the first visit, then is assigned a group according to size and weight for safety.barkavepet.com/boarding/
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
To keep all our furry guests healthy, we do require proof of vaccinations from a licensed veterinarian.barkavepet.com/bark-avenue-pet-resort-faq/
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 modelStructured rotation
Their words
Your pet’s doggy daycare day will begin with a morning play session, then a midday nap in their own private kennel, then an afternoon play session up to 6 hours of group play per day.barkavepet.com/daycare/
Groups separated bySize
Their words
Each dog is given a temperament test upon the first visit, then is assigned a group according to size and weight for safety.barkavepet.com/boarding/
Time out of the kennel2x daily 20-30 minute potty breaks (standard boarding)
Their words
Standard Boarding Kennels This includes two 20-30 minute potty breaks, once in the morning and once in the afternoon.barkavepet.com/boarding/
Solo care for dogs who skip group playOffered
Their words
Option 2: One-on-one Play Times This option is for canine guests who prefer to enjoy our individual one-on-one play with our Pet Care Specialists while they stay with us. These are 10-minute one-on-one individual play sessions.barkavepet.com/boarding/
HousingKennel and suite
Their words
Choose from Small, Medium, and Large or luxury suites. No matter what option you go with, we are confident your pet will enjoy their time here! Standard Boarding Kennelsbarkavepet.com/boarding/
Outdoor accessYard and pool
Their words
Bark Avenue Pet Resort has both indoor and outdoor play areas, as well as a purpose-built doggy swimming pool available for additional playtimes.barkavepet.com/daycare/
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
Our facility is comfortably climate controlled, spacious, clean, and entertaining for your pet with both indoor and outdoor play areas.barkavepet.com/boarding/
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesYes
Their words
You will receive a digital report card, with a brief description and even a few photos of your pet’s day.barkavepet.com/daycare/
ToursTours by appointment
Their words
(480) 210-5610 ext 2 to schedule a tour of our facility!barkavepet.com/bark-avenue-pet-resort-faq/
Injury / fight policyPublished
Their words
we will do everything in our power to contact you before we take them off premises for emergency treatment. Decisions regarding medical issues are at the discretion of our staff.barkavepet.com/boarding/
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationYes, for a fee
Their words
Additional Services & Activities Pricing is per day Medication Administration: $6/daybarkavepet.com/boarding/
FeedingOwner's food encouraged
Their words
While we are happy to provide food for our boarding guests, we do recommend bringing in your dog food from home, to avoid any stomach upset due to the change in diet for your pet.barkavepet.com/bark-avenue-pet-resort-faq/
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 report cards ×30nail trimming ×15cat grooming ×14dog spa ×8temperament test ×4senior dog care ×3teddy bear cut ×2teeth brushing ×2

Topics extracted from public review text, with mention counts.

Rating breakdown

51,101
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87% of reviewers gave 5 stars; 5% gave 1–2 stars.

Amenities & details

Onsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroomGender-neutral restroomLGBTQ+ friendly

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

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