dog friendly park

The Bark

Overview: The Bark is rated 4.7/5 from 165 Google reviews. Reviews most often describe it as clean and well kept. Amenities: Reviewers often mention water fountains or bowls. Crowd: Reviews describe a friendly crowd of owners and dogs and a sense of community among regular visitors.

4.7Google rating
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4.7(165 reviews)

Overview: The Bark is rated 4.7/5 from 165 Google reviews. Reviews most often describe it as clean and well kept. Amenities: Reviewers often mention water fountains or bowls. Crowd: Reviews describe a friendly crowd of owners and dogs and a sense of community among regular visitors.

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social dogs and owners who enjoy a regular crowd

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Address601 Lamar St, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
Phone(865) 444-3894
City pageKnoxville
Imported fromKnoxville, TN

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Jessica Mlynarski2 months ago

The Bark has been a fantastic resource for socializing, training, and tiring out our 25ish lb poodle! Everyone is very friendly, and the prices are acceptable. They have an app for scheduling and messaging the team, which I love. The dogs have to go through a little social test and they must have vaccinations before they can be in daycare, and that made me feel more confident about leaving our dog in their care. We have also visited the beer garden and supervised our pup while he plays like a wild animal on weekends. The Bark is a great option for you as a dog parent!

Leslie Myers3 years ago

My dogs love The Bark! I recently boarded my 3 dogs there for a few nights, and it felt like the first real vacation I’ve had in 10 years because I knew they were in good hands and I didn’t have to worry at all. One of my dogs is fearful and dog reactive, and she needs a dog-savvy pet sitter. Not only did the staff follow her instructions to a T, they took extra time to go at her pace and make her feel comfortable. I got report cards at the end of every day, and the staff really made me feel like they cared about my dogs like they were their own. They got to stay in their own little hotel room, and boarding them was less expensive than hiring an in-home sitter. Cannot recommend them enough!

Cassidy Johnson6 months ago

We love the Bark! My puppy attends daycare at least twice a week, and it’s been huge in her socialization. We’ve also utilized some of the training and grooming services, which went great. If nothing else, it leaves her tired at the end of the day, which I can’t complain about 😄. The space is very clean, well maintained, and organized. The staff are also very kind and always helpful! I especially love seeing pictures of the dogs on Instagram. I would highly recommend sending your dog here!

Tyler Vanderkooy3 years ago

Tucker, my wife, and I had an absolute BLAST at The Bark! Very affordable entry fee, wide selection of drinks (Alcoholic and Non Alcoholic), and friendly and attentive staff. I love that vaccinations are required, your dog must be neutered/spayed, and that your dog must pass a behavior test. For "over protective" dog owners like us it's definitely nice to be able to go here without feeling worried about whether or not everyone else's dogs are taken care of and will behave themselves. :D Will definitely be going back and highly recommend!

Sarah Hinton Miazza3 years ago

We’ve had nothing but excellent experiences so far at The Bark. Clean, creatively-designed facility… staff onsite who monitor dogs’ behaviors and help if there’s conflict (and refill the water bowls— so important!)… doggie friendly gift shop in the front… sun sails and seating… cold, canned beverages… super fun community activities like Dog Field Day and foam/water parties… I have no complaints! Heads up— harnesses, vaccines, and friendly behavior are requirements, but I appreciate this business’s dedication to safety and comfort for all. The Bark is a bit pricey, but the staff and their hard work is worth it.

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  • Monday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Friday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Saturday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM
  • Sunday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM

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