Jacksonville
Dog Boarding

Help your dog’s dreams come true with our dog boarding service

Taking a break can be rejuvenating, but spending the night away from home can evoke anxiety for both you and your furry companion. At Central Bark® Jacksonville, our dog boarding services provide your dog with a tranquil and familiar refuge, ensuring their stay is genuinely enjoyable.

Our experienced dog boarders establish a nurturing atmosphere, complete with ample exercise and engaging activities, to ensure your beloved pet remains content and in excellent health during your time apart. Here are some benefits of our dog boarding services:

  • Peace of Mind: Providing comfort to dog owners who must part with their beloved pets at any time.
  • Secure Sanctuary: Offering a secure and sheltered environment where dogs receive the essential care and attention they require.
  • Worry-Free Trips: Plan your travels with peace of mind, knowing that your dog’s well-being is well taken care of during your absence.
  • Personalized Care: Tailoring comprehensive packages meticulously to cater to the distinct needs of each dog.

Central Bark
Jacksonville

5614 San Jose Blvd,
Jacksonville, FL 32207Get Directions

(904) 730-1200

Open Today 7:00 AM – 6:30 PM

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Dog Boarding

Exclusively for participants of our enrichment day care program

For dogs actively engaged in our Enrichment Dog Day Care program, Central Bark provides the opportunity for delightful sleepovers with their pals when your family embarks on vacations or overnight getaways. These sleepovers ensure your dog enjoys a peaceful and cozy night in a familiar environment. Plus, they also come with a full day of Enrichment Dog Day Care as a bonus.

Stay-n-Play

for occasional dog boarding guests

Our Stay-n-Play program offers boarding for dogs that are not currently enrolled in our day care program. Each overnight guest can get a restful night’s sleep, followed by a day of play, exercise, and plenty of TLC from our staff. Stay-n-Play guests sleep and play in their own designated areas. 

Pricing

Dog Boarding is for dogs enrolled in our day care program and includes a full day of enrichment doggy day care with each 24-hour stay.

ServicePrice
Dog Boarding (Member)60
Dog Boarding (Non-Member)65
Stay-n-Play
For dogs not enrolled in our day care program. Each 24-hour stay includes a luxury den and one-on-one enrichment play sessions. Each dog plays in their own space to ensure the safety and comfort of all dogs.
70

Day Care enrollment is required for Dog Boarding except for Stay-n-Play. Fees may apply for special drop-off or pick-up arrangements. All sales are final.

Read our Dog Boarding Guidelines.

Jacksonville Dog Boarding Amenities

We understand that your furry friend deserves top-notch care, even when away from home. Our array of amenities is designed to keep your dog happy, relaxed, and entertained during their stay with us. Here’s a detailed list of the dog boarding amenities we offer in Jacksonville:

    • Enrichment Dog Day Care: Our Central Bark sleepover package includes a full day of Enrichment Dog Day Care, providing access to play areas, toys, games, and activities to keep your dog engaged and entertained throughout the day.
    • Spacious Dens: Ideal for dogs’ relaxation, our spacious dens feature ample space for comfort and movement. Located in a quiet area of our facility, these dens offer a relaxing environment separate from the Enrichment Dog Day Care area.

In addition to these amenities, we offer professional add-on grooming and bathing services, nutritious meals, delicious treats, and more to enhance your furry friend’s comfort and enjoyment.

Contact us to schedule a Central Bark sleepover for your dog, and explore our FAQ section to learn more about our dog boarding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it ok to board your dog?

Yes! When your dog spends the night with us, we do everything we can to ensure your dog has a safe place where they can feel well-rested. 

Sleepovers at Central Bark® offer your dog a calm, relaxing sleepover in a place they can feel comfortable and loved. Because they’re in a familiar place, they can feel less stressed about being away from home (and so will you). A full day of Doggy Day Care is included with your sleepover stay.

Learn more about Sleepovers at Central Bark.

What is dog boarding?

Dog boarding gives your dog a safe and comfortable place to spend the night when they can’t be home overnight. It can last for just one night or for a week or more at a time.

At Central Bark®, we offer Sleepovers to dogs enrolled in our Enrichment Day Care Program. Sleepovers at Central Bark® provide your dog a calm, relaxing sleepover in a place they can feel comfortable and loved. Because they’re in a familiar place, they can feel less stressed about being away from home (and so will you). A full day of Doggy Day Care is included with your sleepover stay.

Our Stay-n-Play program (available at participating locations) offers boarding for dogs that have not enrolled in our day care program. Each overnight guest gets a restful night’s sleep, followed by a day of play, exercise, and plenty of TLC from our staff. Stay-n-Play guests sleep and play in their own designated areas. 

Learn more about sleepovers at Central Bark.

How do I Request a Reservation for a Day Care or Sleepover service in my online account?

Step 1: Login

  1. Click the “Client Login” option found at the bottom of all pages on our website. 
  2. Enter either your email address or phone number that you signed up with 
  3. Click “continue logging in”
  4. Then enter your password and click “Sign In”

Step 2: Request Services

You will now see the page below. From this page you can do a number of things along with requesting a reservation from the drop downs including editing your information, editing your pet’s info, adding/removing pets, checking your package credits, purchasing package credits, and adding/editing/changing photos.

  1. Click the blue “request services” button 
  2. In the popup window, click the “Book Day Care or Sleepover Now!” button 

Step 3:  Select a Service Type

  1. Scroll down past the notes (after you have read them) until you get to the “Details” section. 
  2. Click on the drop-down in the “Type” row and choose your reservation type. 
  3. Note: Grooming requests cannot be made through the customer portal. Please call to schedule an appointment.

Step 4: Make Your Reservation Request

  1. Choose the pet or pets you would like to add to this reservation 
  2. Choose the date you are looking for 
  3. You may edit the drop-off and pick-up time from within our open hours, if you know those approximations 
  • You can set up “recurring dates” for the same day/days each week for a timeframe 
  • You can add additional reservations for other days at the same time. 

Step 5: Add-on Services and Notes

  1. You may add any additional services (such as enrichment training, training tutor, special meals (outside of lunch), salon and spa services, etc, to their reservation. 
  2. You may add any notes that you would like us to see in the notes box 
  3. You may run an estimate for the total cost of your reservation request (please note that the charges for “additional services” such as salon and spa, may vary from the default that shows in the estimate) 
  4. Once you have added everything you want, click “Save” in the lower right corner 

Your Done!

You should see the page below if everything went through correctly. You will get an email confirmation when your reservation has been accepted and confirmed, if you are added to a waitlist, or if it is denied. 

Can a puppy be boarded?

Yes. We offer sleepovers to puppies and dogs enrolled in our Enrichment Day Care. Sleepovers at Central Bark® provide your dog a calm, relaxing sleepover in a place they can feel comfortable and loved. Because they’re in a familiar place, they can feel less stressed about being away from home (and so will you). A full day of Doggy Day Care is complimentary with your sleepover stay.

Learn more about Sleepovers at Central Bark.

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Central Bark® Whole Dog Care

Our whole dog care approach offers a full range of fun and personalized products and services. To promote your dog’s physical, mental, and emotional health and happiness throughout their entire life.