Dog boarding · South Portland, ME
The Bark Yard
Rates not listed — call for current rates.
About The Bark Yard
The Bark Yard is a dog daycare and boarding facility in South Portland, Maine offering enrichment-based care with indoor and outdoor runs, playgroups, grooming add-ons, and training services. The facility accommodates large dogs and focuses on small group play with careful matching based on size and energy levels.
Rates & hours
- Grooming add-on
- Indoor/outdoor runs
- Large dogs welcome
- Supervised playgroups
Good to know
- Boarding
- Yes
- Daycare
- Call to confirm
- Hours
- Call to confirm
- Rate
- Not listed — call
- State license
- Not on file — varies by state
- Last verified
- June 2026
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Does The Bark Yard accept large dogs?
Yes, The Bark Yard welcomes large dogs and has experience caring for dogs of all sizes.
What amenities does The Bark Yard offer?
The Bark Yard provides indoor and outdoor play areas, playgroups, grooming add-ons, training services, and boarding options. Dogs receive photo updates throughout the day.
How does The Bark Yard handle dogs with different temperaments?
The facility uses small, fully supervised playgroups and carefully matches dogs based on size and energy levels. Staff work with individual dogs' needs, including those that are shy, reactive, or prefer to play at their own pace.