Audrey's Barkyard
3129 Heritage Trade Dr, Wake Forest, NC 27587
Overview
Audrey's Barkyard is a family-owned pet care facility in Wake Forest, NC operated by Mandy and Josh Donahue since 2007. They offer dog boarding ($63/night), daycare ($37/day), grooming, cat boarding, and professional dog training including board-and-train programs. The facility features live webcams, outdoor play areas, separates dogs by size/temperament, and provides add-on services like walks, one-on-one time, and puzzle games.
Amenities & Policies
Required vaccinations: Rabies, Distemper, Bordetella, Clean fecal test (every 6 months)
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Care & Play
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What Reviews Say
298 reviews analyzedAudrey's Barkyard is overwhelmingly loved by clients, with 95%+ 5-star reviews praising the exceptional training program (especially Mark and Doran), friendly staff, and quality grooming services. The owners Mandy and Josh are highly engaged and responsive. However, there are notable red flags including multiple safety incidents with dog-on-dog injuries (4+ cases), dogs contracting illnesses at the facility (kennel cough, infections), and some grooming injuries. These issues are relatively rare given the high volume but represent serious concerns that some clients have experienced. The facility excels in communication (webcams, updates) and clearly treats many dogs like family, but prospective clients should be aware of the inherent risks of group play settings.
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Dog attacked/injured by another dog during daycare/boarding
โOct. 7, 2022 my son called me to tell me our dear dog had been attacked by a Pit Bull breed 'type' within a 2 hour time span of being dropped off.โ
Dog returned injured (sores, wounds, hot spots)
โI dropped my dog off with no injuries and received him back with injuries to his legs.โ
Dogs contracting illness at facility (kennel cough, respiratory infections, bacterial infections)
โBoth are coughing, vomiting, and now prescribed a trio of medication.โ
Dog death during or after stay
โMy dog was vibrant and healthy when he was dropped off and I picked him up in poor health in which he died two days later.โ
Grooming injuries (cuts, razor burn, incomplete grooming)
โMy golden doodle has been cut by groomers and no one told us. This has happened a few times in a year.โ
Dogs getting sick after boarding (illness, kennel cough, infections)(8 mentions)
โBoth are coughing, vomiting, and now prescribed a trio of medication.โ
Lack of communication about injuries/illnesses during stay(5 mentions)
โThey had failed to tell us he had gotten sick that day. They waited until we picked him up.โ
Grooming quality issues (uneven cuts, incomplete jobs)(3 mentions)
โThe groomer did not finish the job. I had to return the dog to have another groomer finish him.โ
Safety concerns with dog interactions(4 mentions)
โOur dog was attacked by another dog during playtime.โ
Top Rated
4.7 stars from 314+ reviews
This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.7-star rating across 314 reviews.
At a Glance
Pricing
Boarding
$63/night
Daycare
$37/day
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