Barkin' Up Delafield
402 Kettle Dr, Delafield, WI 53018
Overview
Barkin' Up Delafield is a dog boarding and daycare facility offering doggy daycare, grooming, and overnight boarding (Hound Hotel) with themed rooms. Located in Delafield, WI, the facility features indoor/outdoor access, no mandatory nap times, and 24-hour billing. They require a 72-hour cancellation notice and allow owners to bring their own food, including raw diets.
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What Reviews Say
26 reviews analyzedBarkin' Up Delafield enjoys overwhelmingly positive reviews (85% 5-star) with customers praising the friendly staff, happy dogs, and quality facility. However, several serious red flags emerge: a dog was injured on-site with inadequate communication, another dog's destructive behavior wasn't disclosed to owners for months, and a boarding case resulted in dogs becoming severely ill due to improper feeding and bathroom breaks. The owner tends to be defensive when responding to negative reviews, which may exacerbate customer concerns. While many repeat customers express satisfaction, the safety and communication issues in a minority of reviews are noteworthy.
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Dog injured while in care (gash near eye) and owner minimized/inadequate communication about the incident
“Upon returning home, I noticed that our girl had a gash near her eye- she had clearly been bit or, at a minimum, was on the end of an act of aggression.”
Dogs not fed properly, not let out adequately, resulting in severe illness requiring vet visit
“When we picked them up there were 3 bags of food they gave back to us so they were not fed properly. We came home and found they both had really bad diarrhea which led to them having to go into the vet a few days later when blood was found also.”
Ongoing property damage not communicated to owner for months
“The issue is that they did not tell me this had been going on for months, which is concerning considering she could have been eating foreign objects or has had anxiety at this daycare center.”
Poor communication about dog incidents/behavior issues(3 mentions)
“I would have appreciated communication if this was the issue, as nothing was ever brought to our attention prior to this.”
Inadequate supervision/care (feeding, bathroom breaks)
“We left food for them both enough for the entire time they were there... When we picked them up there were 3 bags of food they gave back to us so they were not fed properly.”
Defensive owner responses to negative reviews(2 mentions)
“What bothers me is that after causing damage to the business, you and your boyfriend BOTH came on here to cause even more damage to my business.”
Top Rated
4.5 stars from 26+ reviews
This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.5-star rating across 26 reviews.
At a Glance
Pricing
Boarding
$55/night
Daycare
$35–$55/day
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