About The Bark

The Bark is an indoor and outdoor dog park, daycare, boarding, grooming and training facility at 601 Lamar St, near downtown Knoxville. It carries a 4.7-star Google rating from 166 reviews.

What it is

The site describes it as "Knoxville's First Indoor Dog Park & Beer Garden", an 18,000-plus square foot facility that "hosts a safe environment for canine socialization and a beer garden for human companions". Entry is free for people without a dog, and walk-ins are welcome with no reservation.

What they publish

On training, the site states that "The Bark offers multiple on-site and in-home dog training options" – both formats; ask about program names, session structure and training prices. Park pricing is published in detail: day passes at $12 per dog per day with an additional household dog at $8; monthly membership at $50 with an extra household dog at $20; and annual membership at $550 with an extra dog at $250. Members get a 10% discount on training services and on daycare, a free guest pass each month, members-only events and free dog education seminars.

Practicalities

Entry requirements and park rules are published, and every dog needs a pet profile set up before visiting. Reservations for daycare, the park and training run through a pet portal and an app.

Who it suits

Owners who want socialization and daycare near downtown with training available in the same place, and who value the walk-in park access. For a structured behavior program, ask what the training options actually cover.