FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
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Before your first visit
Yes! All dogs must complete a 20 to 30 minute Meet & Greet before attending daycare or boarding. Our team evaluates temperament, play style, and comfort around other dogs. After passing, we will continue to monitor your dog's behavior to ensure the best fit.
Dogs must be at least 4 months old, meet vaccination requirements, and pass a Meet & Greet. Recently adopted or rescued dogs must be in their new home for a minimum of 90 days.
All dogs over 6 months old must be spayed or neutered to participate in group play. Dogs over 6 months of age who have not been spayed or neutered, but are not yet 2 years old, can participate in solo boarding after passing a Meet & Greet with staff.
A 50% deposit is required to reserve your dog's boarding dates. 7 or more days before arrival, full refund. 4 to 6 days before arrival, 50% refund. 3 days or less before arrival, no refund. Special circumstances can be brought to our attention.
No problem! Our Solo Play boarding option provides individualized attention and one-on-one play sessions with our trained team instead of group interaction. Dogs must be 100% people friendly to participate.
Schedule daycare or boarding online at thebarkblvd.com (opens in a new tab). For appointments within 48 hours, call 319-710-6500 to speak with our team. If you need to make a drop-off or pick-up time change, please call our office to let a team member know.
Bark Blvd is locally owned and operated in Mount Pleasant, Iowa.
A kennel gives your dog somewhere to be. We were built to give them somewhere to spend a day well. Private cage-free suites instead of runs, eight structured play areas instead of one shared room, placement by temperament rather than by breed, and a team that knows your dog by name by the second visit.
Please call the team on 319-710-6500 and we will talk you through it.
Please call the team on 319-710-6500 and we will talk you through it.
Please bring your dog's regular food, preportioned, and any required medications and instructions in the original containers. Every suite includes a bed, so please keep all personal bedding at home. Up to 3 toys and your own treats are allowed.
Deluxe and Executive boarding guests receive a daily report card at no additional cost. You can also add a report card to daycare for an additional fee.
Within the drop-off windows: Monday to Friday 6:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 2:00 to 6:30 PM, and Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 4:00 to 6:30 PM. Different drop-off and pick-up times can be arranged with a team member beforehand. The lobby is closed 12:00 to 2:00 PM for dog nap time.
A Classic Groom is a great option for dogs who do not need a full haircut but still deserve a professional clean. A Deluxe Groom is a full-service groom tailored to your dog's needs for a clean, healthy coat and fresh look.
Paw Balm Treatment, Blueberry Facial, Teeth Brushing and Breath Freshening, De-Shedding Treatment and Dematting can be added to a Classic or Deluxe Groom.
Yes. Add a bath to a stay, or book one on its own. A nail trim can also be added to any bath or stay, or booked on its own.
Dematting helps safely remove tangled and matted hair to keep your dog comfortable and maintain a healthy coat. An additional fee applies depending on coat condition.
No. Memberships cover Monday to Friday daycare and visits do not roll over. A Meet & Greet is required before you can take advantage of our Daycare Memberships or Punch Card.
Puppies can start from 16 weeks (about four months) old, as long as they are up to date on our required vaccines.
Puppy Academy has four steps. It starts with a 3-day Introduction, followed by Puppy Primer, Prep School and Puppy Prodigy, each 12 days at 3 days a week. Each step is a standalone package, and puppies graduate from one step before moving to the next.
Puppy Academy builds confidence with new people, dogs, sounds and surfaces, then adds impulse control, grooming and vet readiness, and real-world manners in its final step.
Yes. Daycare is included with every Puppy Academy program day, so your puppy gets socialization and play alongside their lessons.
We run facility tours on the first Tuesday of every month, from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. We keep tours to that window so the daycare dogs and the team are not disrupted during the day. A virtual tour of the facility is currently being filmed. If you would like to see the space sooner, book a Meet and Greet and we will show you what we can.
Reservations are made online through Goose. New clients start with a Meet and Greet so we can get to know your dog before their first stay. You can also call us on 319-710-6500 and we will walk you through it.
Boarding & daycare
Dogs are grouped by size, temperament, and play style, with activities tailored to each dog. Our team rotates groups to encourage safe, positive interactions and periodic rest times throughout the day.
Every dog gets a private suite rather than a run, with structured playgroups included in a boarding stay. Suites come in Classic, Deluxe and Executive. The Executive Suite adds a live camera so you can check in on your dog during their stay.
Yes, when appropriate! Each additional dog sharing the same suite receives a 10% discount.
Both, depending on the step. The Introduction includes one-on-one training of basic skills, and later steps add time with new people and dogs to build social skills.
Dog boarding in private cage-free suites, supervised daycare with structured playgroups, bathing, and training through our Puppy Academy. Paw Pass is our membership for families who visit regularly.
It means your dog stays in a private suite rather than a cage or a run. They have their own space to settle and rest, and structured playgroup time during the day instead of being confined all day.
Health & safety
All dogs must be current on Rabies and DA2PPV, with new vaccinations given at least 14 days prior. Bordetella is required annually, intranasal at least 7 days prior, oral or injectable at least 14 days prior. Canine Influenza is required for daycare and boarding as a two-dose series.
Our team holds Pet First Aid and CPR certification and has completed infectious disease management training. We also hold training certifications and are members of the International Boarding and Pet Services Association, with ongoing education as part of how we work.
Getting here
Bark Blvd is at 905 E. Ash Street, Mount Pleasant, IA 52641. We have one facility.
We serve 24 communities across Southeast Iowa from our single facility in Mount Pleasant, including Burlington, Fairfield, Washington, Fort Madison, Keokuk, Iowa City and Cedar Rapids. Most of our families are within 75 miles. The full list is on our Areas We Serve page. If your town is not listed, call us anyway.
Please call the team on 319-710-6500 to ask about transport.
Drop-off and pick-up windows are Monday to Friday 6:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 2:00 to 6:30 PM, and Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 4:00 to 6:30 PM. Different drop-off and pick-up times can be arranged with a team member beforehand. The lobby is closed daily from 12:00 to 2:00 PM for dog nap time.
Please call the team on 319-710-6500 to confirm check-out times.
Yes. Bark Blvd in Mount Pleasant offers dog boarding for Mount Pleasant families looking for a comfortable place for their dog to stay while they're away.
It is about In town from Mount Pleasant to our facility at 905 E. Ash Street, Mount Pleasant.
Yes. Bark Blvd in Mount Pleasant offers dog boarding for Fairfield families looking for a comfortable place for their dog to stay while they're away.
It is about 35 minutes from Fairfield to our facility at 905 E. Ash Street, Mount Pleasant.
Yes. Bark Blvd in Mount Pleasant offers dog boarding for Burlington families looking for a comfortable place for their dog to stay while they're away.
It is about 30 minutes from Burlington to our facility at 905 E. Ash Street, Mount Pleasant.
Yes. Bark Blvd in Mount Pleasant offers dog boarding for Washington families looking for a comfortable place for their dog to stay while they're away.
It is about 40 minutes from Washington to our facility at 905 E. Ash Street, Mount Pleasant.
Yes. Bark Blvd in Mount Pleasant offers dog boarding for Fort Madison families looking for a comfortable place for their dog to stay while they're away.
It is about 35 minutes from Fort Madison to our facility at 905 E. Ash Street, Mount Pleasant.
Yes. Bark Blvd in Mount Pleasant offers dog boarding for Keokuk families looking for a comfortable place for their dog to stay while they're away.
It is about 50 minutes from Keokuk to our facility at 905 E. Ash Street, Mount Pleasant.
Yes. Bark Blvd in Mount Pleasant offers dog boarding for Riverside families looking for a comfortable place for their dog to stay while they're away.
It is about 45 minutes from Riverside to our facility at 905 E. Ash Street, Mount Pleasant.
Yes. Bark Blvd in Mount Pleasant offers dog boarding for Iowa City families looking for a comfortable place for their dog to stay while they're away.
It is about an hour from Iowa City to our facility at 905 E. Ash Street, Mount Pleasant.
Yes. Bark Blvd in Mount Pleasant offers dog boarding for Cedar Rapids families looking for a comfortable place for their dog to stay while they're away.
It is about 1 hour 30 minutes from Cedar Rapids to our facility at 905 E. Ash Street, Mount Pleasant.
Yes. Bark Blvd in Mount Pleasant offers dog boarding for New London families looking for a comfortable place for their dog to stay while they're away.
It is about 15 minutes from New London to our facility at 905 E. Ash Street, Mount Pleasant.
Yes. Bark Blvd in Mount Pleasant offers dog boarding for Danville families looking for a comfortable place for their dog to stay while they're away.
It is about 20 minutes from Danville to our facility at 905 E. Ash Street, Mount Pleasant.
Yes. Bark Blvd in Mount Pleasant offers dog boarding for Ainsworth families looking for a comfortable place for their dog to stay while they're away.
It is about 30 minutes from Ainsworth to our facility at 905 E. Ash Street, Mount Pleasant.
Yes. Bark Blvd in Mount Pleasant offers dog boarding for Columbus Junction families looking for a comfortable place for their dog to stay while they're away.
It is about 45 minutes from Columbus Junction to our facility at 905 E. Ash Street, Mount Pleasant.
Yes. Bark Blvd in Mount Pleasant offers dog boarding for Muscatine families looking for a comfortable place for their dog to stay while they're away.
It is about an hour from Muscatine to our facility at 905 E. Ash Street, Mount Pleasant.
Yes. Bark Blvd in Mount Pleasant offers dog boarding for Hills families looking for a comfortable place for their dog to stay while they're away.
It is about 50 minutes from Hills to our facility at 905 E. Ash Street, Mount Pleasant.
Yes. Bark Blvd in Mount Pleasant offers dog boarding for Farmington families looking for a comfortable place for their dog to stay while they're away.
It is about 45 minutes from Farmington to our facility at 905 E. Ash Street, Mount Pleasant.
Yes. Bark Blvd in Mount Pleasant offers dog boarding for Sigourney families looking for a comfortable place for their dog to stay while they're away.
It is about an hour from Sigourney to our facility at 905 E. Ash Street, Mount Pleasant.
Yes. Bark Blvd in Mount Pleasant offers dog boarding for Centerville families looking for a comfortable place for their dog to stay while they're away.
It is about 1 hour 30 minutes from Centerville to our facility at 905 E. Ash Street, Mount Pleasant.
Yes. Bark Blvd in Mount Pleasant offers dog boarding for Keosauqua families looking for a comfortable place for their dog to stay while they're away.
It is about 45 minutes from Keosauqua to our facility at 905 E. Ash Street, Mount Pleasant.
Yes. Bark Blvd in Mount Pleasant offers dog boarding for Libertyville families looking for a comfortable place for their dog to stay while they're away.
It is about 40 minutes from Libertyville to our facility at 905 E. Ash Street, Mount Pleasant.
Yes. Bark Blvd in Mount Pleasant offers dog boarding for Donnellson families looking for a comfortable place for their dog to stay while they're away.
It is about 30 minutes from Donnellson to our facility at 905 E. Ash Street, Mount Pleasant.
Yes. Bark Blvd in Mount Pleasant offers dog boarding for Sperry families looking for a comfortable place for their dog to stay while they're away.
It is about 30 minutes from Sperry to our facility at 905 E. Ash Street, Mount Pleasant.
Yes. Bark Blvd in Mount Pleasant offers dog boarding for Montrose families looking for a comfortable place for their dog to stay while they're away.
It is about 40 minutes from Montrose to our facility at 905 E. Ash Street, Mount Pleasant.
Yes. Bark Blvd in Mount Pleasant offers dog boarding for Bonaparte families looking for a comfortable place for their dog to stay while they're away.
It is about 40 minutes from Bonaparte to our facility at 905 E. Ash Street, Mount Pleasant.
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