West Columbia
Dog Boarding

Turn Your Dog’s Dreams into Reality With Our Dog Boarding Services

At Central Bark® West Columbia, SC, our dog boarding services offer your dog a peaceful and familiar sanctuary, ensuring their stay is truly enjoyable.

Our seasoned dog boarders create a nurturing environment, complete with ample exercise and engaging activities, to ensure your beloved pet stays content and in excellent health during your time apart. Here are some advantages of our dog boarding services in West Columbia:

  • Peace of Mind: Offer solace to dog owners when they have to part with their cherished pets at any time.
  • Secure Sanctuary: Provide a safe and sheltered environment where dogs receive the necessary care and attention they deserve.
  • Worry-Free Trips: Plan your travels with peace of mind, knowing that your dog’s well-being is expertly looked after during your absence.
  • Personalized Care: Craft comprehensive packages with meticulous attention to cater to the unique needs of each dog.

Central Bark
West Columbia

2931 Augusta Rd,
West Columbia, SC 29170Get Directions

(803) 866-2275

Closed By appointment only.

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Sleepover

for dogs enrolled in our Enrichment Doggy Day Care Program

For dogs participating in our Enrichment Doggy Day Care program, Central Bark offers the chance for enjoyable sleepovers with their buddies when your family goes on vacations or overnight getaways.

These sleepovers guarantee your dog a peaceful and comfortable night in a familiar environment. Additionally, they come with an extra full day of Enrichment Day Care for added enjoyment.

Stay-n-Play

for occasional dog boarding guests

Experience our Stay-n-Play program, providing boarding services for dogs not currently enrolled in our day care program. Your overnight guest will enjoy a restful night’s sleep, followed by a day filled with play, exercise, and plenty of tender loving care from our dedicated staff. Each Stay-n-Play guest has their own designated areas for both rest and play.

Pricing

Sleepovers are for dogs enrolled in our day care program and include a full day of enrichment doggy day care with each 24 hour stay.

ServicePrice
Sleepover (Member)55
Sleepover (Non-Member)60
Stay-n-Play
For dogs not enrolled in our day care program. Each 24 hour stay includes a luxury den and one-on-one sessions. Each dog plays in their own space to ensure the safety and comfort of all dogs.
65

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

Read our Sleepover Guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions

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 (803) 866-2275 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. 

What’s a Behavior Assessment and why is it important?

As part of joining the Central Bark® family, our expert staff conducts a thorough behavior assessment at your local Central Bark store. These assessments help ensure that your dog is placed with a playgroup they’re comfortable with so they can play safely every day they’re with us.

This four-day evaluation, while your dog participates in our Enrichment Day Care, assesses your dog’s:

  • Comfort and social skills with people 
  • Social skills and playstyle with other dogs to help determine the playgroup and play schedule they can benefit from the most
  • Comfort in both indoor and outdoor play spaces
  • Comfort in rest areas and a crate 
  • Ability to share resources like water and toys in social settings
  • Level of comfort taking treats in social settings

This process gives us a chance to get to know you and your dog while your dog gets acquainted with their new favorite place away from home. Through the entire four days, your dog’s comfort and safety is our top priority.

Once your pup passes all the behavior assessment elements, you are welcome to sign up for any of our daycare services or a sleepover!

To schedule a Behavior Assessment for your dog, please contact your local store.

NOTEPlease bring all required signed forms, vaccination proof, and a collar and leash for your behavior assessment.

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

Does someone stay overnight at dog boarding?

No. After a day of play, most dogs settle quietly to their crate or luxury den and sleep through the night. Most Central Bark stores have cameras to monitor these areas. All of our stores have fire and motion-monitored security systems with keyed-in codes for staff to enter when they arrive. These systems provide 24/7 monitoring, and emergency services get notified quickly should any concerns arise.

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.