From the way your pup is welcomed, to the quality of small group play, to the nurturing, positive training available, our care is the next best thing to your furry family member being home with you.
Enrichment-based doggy daycare for a playful, stimulating environment for your dog while you work.
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(Non-refundable evaluation required for drop ins, daily campers, or boarders)
Your first, full, trial day. We're working with your pup to find them the right group of friends, and learn what activities they enjoy.
Your first, full, trial day. We're working with your pup to find them the right group of friends, and learn what activities they enjoy.
Your first, full, trial day. We're working with your pup to find what activities they enjoy, evaluate your training goals, and make a training plan and curriculum as a team.
Full group daycare day.
Full group daycare day.
Full group daycare day.
For the pup who wants SOME group play, but prefers the second half of their day to be 1:1 with a human friend or specific single dog buddy. Includes 1:1 enrichment AND light basic training session. Rate is plus day rate based on days per week.
For the pup that prefers human friends over dog playgroups. Includes 1:1 enrichment AND light basic training based on your goals, plus daily leashed Sniff Walk. Rate is plus day rate based on days per week. No group sessions.
While we are willing to accommodate people who request a later pickup than 6:30 pm, there is a $1 per minute fee if you are late and don't reach out and get agreement from management ahead of time.
M/W 9am-4pm $50 for the day for drop off before 9 am/pick up after 4 pm
*+$10 per dog, per day extra for holiday weekends, Thanksgiving Week, Christmas-New Year's Day, Winter and Spring Break, and weekends June- Indigenous Peoples Day.
Seasonal and special recipe treats for extra enjoyment- think: Ice Cream Truck coming to camp!
Options include: fetch, flavored bubbles, flirt pole, sniffari, "find it!..."
This interactive play session for your dog gives them different scents and hidden treats to hunt and find.
Our team works 1 on 1 with your dog on specific desired behaviors. Examples: loose leash walking, basic obedience, learning new tricks, even 1:1 play with a favorite furry friend. (up to 30 minutes)
1:1 leashed walk with a counselor outdoors, with new smells, sights, and fresh air on a brisk walk.
2-3 dog leashed walk with a counselor (s) outdoors, with new smells, sights, and fresh air on a brisk walk.
Drop off between 6-7 am /pick up between 7-7:30 pm
*NEW ACTIVITY!* Let your pup play a private "find it" game with a counselor and hunt for treats in our ball pit
A reward-based puzzle to put your dog's brain to work
Our trainers work with and re-enforce good recall in this mini-training session
Between play sessions, let your pup unwind with a frozen lick mat covered in a yummy treat: yogurt and PB, liver and pumpkin, etc.
For the pup who loves being brushed, a quiet brushing/cuddle session with a favorite counselor
Spoil your chewer with a grass-fed, non-GMO bully stick.
A calming, doggy-CBD oil-enhanced treat for the stressed or anxious pup
*NEW OPTION!* 20 minute conference with one of your pup's counselors to ask questions on behavior, their camp day, or quick training questions.
The Bark Yard Difference:
$149 a month
*fine print: membership rate does NOT include daycare rate
$ invaluable: convenience based on your specific needs!
$ invaluable: no stress that you won’t find boarding for your vacation/travel!
FIRST, insider notice of our SMALL group classes before the public gets a chance to register $ skipping the line and waitlists for your training needs
During daycare day: birthday treat, photos, special play session with counselor and best friends.
Value: $6 savings per drop in
A 15 minute meeting with one of our trainers who know your dog on any behavior concerns, training desires, changes in the home, etc.
$100 a month
*fine print: membership rate does NOT include daycare rate
$ invaluable: no stress that you won’t find boarding for your vacation/travel!
FIRST, insider notice of our SMALL group classes before the public gets a chance to register $ skipping the line and waitlists for your training needs
A 15 minute meeting with one of our trainers who know your dog on any behavior concerns, training desires,
Grooming for your dog’s physical well being,
(Starts at $25 and goes up based on size and coat)
(Plus cost of bath)
(Plus cost of bath)
The Bark Yard
2112 Broadway
South Portland, ME
thebarkyardmaine@gmail.com
HOURS:
Mon-Fri drop off/pick up 6:30am-9:30am / pick up only 4:00pm-6:30pm
Sat/Sun drop off/pick up 8:00am-10:00am / pick up only 4:00pm-6:00pm