Dog Boarding in St. Louis, MO

Secure a trusted companion for your pet whenever you need it with Y Bark Alone. Our leading dog boarding in St. Louis, MO, ensures a safe, clean, and stimulating atmosphere where your pet can flourish–even when you’re away.

There are occasions when having your dog at home isn’t ideal, such as during social gatherings, fireworks displays, or your children’s slumber parties. Similarly, trips like honeymoons, hospital stays, or business travels aren’t suitable for bringing your furry friend. In these situations, a reliable daycare for your dog is helpful.

Y Bark Alone offers a secure, hygienic, and entertaining setting for your canine. Dogs benefit from exercise, socializing, and unwinding throughout their day. Each pet is provided with a personal kennel at night, offering them a cozy, safe place to sleep.

Dogs naturally seek a secure “den” to rest, becoming irritable and snappy when sleep-deprived, leading to behavioral issues. Thus, every dog receives a kennel at lights out, ensuring they have a safe place to sleep while away from home. To ease the separation, keep farewells brief and positive. When you return, you’ll discover that your dog has thoroughly enjoyed their “holiday” away from home.

With Y Bark Alone, dogs follow a well-structured schedule, providing fun and discipline in their day:

• Morning wake-up at 5:30 a.m. for a bathroom break
• Breakfast time between 6:30 a.m. to 8 a.m.
• An 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. phase of cage-free indoor or outdoor playtime
• Indulging in dinner from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• More playtime between 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Settling in for bedtime and snacks (if permitted) at 6:30 p.m.
• Last potty break between 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. before wishing the sleepy pups a good night

To ensure your dog has a pleasant stay, please pack each meal separately and bring an adequate amount of food, including an extra day’s portion, just to be on the safe side. We encourage owners to stick to their pet’s regular diet to avoid digestive issues and allergies. That is why we ask you to provide their food.

For families with multiple dogs, we offer the option to board your pets together or in separate accommodations, provided they are from the same household. Our policy ensures the safety of all our guests by not mixing dogs from different families overnight. We have several different sizes of crates to accommodate every fur baby.

At Y Bark Alone, we want healthy, happy guests. We ensure dogs retire to their crates at night with depleted energy after a busy day of play—thereby reducing anxiety and boredom. At our dog boarding in St. Louis, MO, a tired dog is a happy dog. Plus, daycare is included in our boarding stays at no extra charge.

In a perfect world, you’d be able to take your four-legged friend with you everywhere, but then there are some places you just shouldn’t bring a dog, your honeymoon, the hospital, or on a business trip for example.

If you have to leave your dog behind for a few nights or just an evening, you’ll want to know that he’s comfortable and well cared for while you’re away.

After a fun filled day of activities in daycare, they deserve to indulge in the comfort of a quiet, private place for a great night’s sleep. Our crates come in many different sizes to accommodate your pet the best way possible. If you have multiple dogs, you may choose to board them together or separate in one our suites. Please keep in mind we only board guests in the same suite if they are from the same household. We do not board overnight dogs from different families together for safety reasons.

Please make sure to bring enough food for your pets entire stay. Y Bark Alone prefers not provide food for your pet as we truly believe that keeping them on the same diet reduces the stress on their digestive system and prevents any allergic outbreaks from happening.

We just want our guests to be HAPPY and HEALTHY! Dogs are much happier when they are mentally stimulated and tired at the end of the day. Our goal is to have all of our dogs go into their crates/suites at night with low energy after a long day of play, this prevents anxiety and boredom. Remember a tired dog is a happy dog! The best part is that DAYCARE IS INCLUDED in all our boarding stays at no extra charge!

Vaccination Requirements

All dogs are required to be current on their distemper (DHLPP), Rabies, Bordetella (Kennel Cough). A Negative Fecal exam due to social play. Please note that due to the communal nature of our establishment we require the Bordetella vaccination (intranasal) to be renewed every year preferably every six months by your vet. These requirements MUST be done prior to boarding and your dog may not expire on any of these vaccinations during their stay.

Medications

We are happy to supply your pet with their oral and topical medications at no charge. If bringing a pill bottle it must have current dog’s name on it. If in a baggy please have detailed instructions.

Please note that we do administer injected medications but there is a fee.

What to Bring

Please bring your pet’s food either in individual ziploc bags containing each meal’s portion, or their food bag/container with feeding instructions attached. In case you forget your dog’s food, or their stay is extended, we can provide house food for an extra charge of $3 per meal.

We can accommodate any length of stay. We recommend making reservations early for stays over major holidays and bringing enough food for the duration of the stay to avoid adverse reactions to sudden diet changes.

Please refrain from bringing beds and blankets and bowls as they are provided for you pup during their stay. We also recommend that you do not bring any other personal items, as we cannot guarantee that they will be returned in the same condition received. However, if it is something that they cannot be without please feel free to bring it.

Late Pick Up Monday-Friday:

After 8:10pm $10 late fee
After 8:20pm $15 late fee
After 8:30pm Dog must board overnight

Late Pick Up Saturday & Sunday:

After 5:10pm: $10 late fee
After 5:20pm: $15 late fee
After 5:30pm: Dog must board overnight

For any late pick ups you must call us and let us know before hand that you will be late picking up.

After their stay at Y Bark Alone, you must help your dog adjust comfortably to home life. They are given free access to water during their stay,  but it’s natural for them to seem exceedingly thirsty upon return. We recommend gently withholding water for the first half-hour at home to prevent over-drinking. Start with a small water bowl and monitor their intake to avoid issues like vomiting or bloating.

We also suggest waiting around three hours before feeding them to satisfy their excitement. It helps prevent any digestive upset caused by eating too quickly after returning home. Due to the high activity level here, your dog might return looking more tired than usual.

This tiredness results from physical activities and the stimulation of a new environment. As dogs get more sleep at home, we advise allowing them to rest adequately avoiding trips to dog parks or social settings for a few days post-boarding to ensure they fully recover.

Choose Y Bark Alone for top-tier dog boarding in St. Louis, MO, and ensure your pet has an exciting, care-filled journey while you’re away. If you have questions, don’t hesitate to contact us today.