Lacombe facilities
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Barkingham Palace

31072 Putt Moran Loop, Lacombe, LA 70445

4.6
33 Google reviewsGoogle Verified
Cage-freeLive webcamOutdoor yard

Overview

Barkingham Palace provides cage-free dog boarding with access to one acre of fenced land, group play, live cameras, owner-operated individual care, raised beds or dog beds, and scheduled meals with treats.

Amenities & Policies

Cage-free
WebcamLive stream
Staff overnight
Outdoor yardreal grass
Pool / water play
Small dog area
Accepts puppies
Reactive breeds
Medication admin
Grooming
Training
Climate controlled
Overnight potty breaks
Online booking
Spay/neuter required
Temperament test

Policies & Details

Care & Play

Group play
Daily updates
Feeding policy:We feed Under the Sun, by Canidae. It is a high quality, grain-free kibble. For breakfast, the pups get a scoop of Fage yogurt and fruit with their kibble. For dinner, Trippet tripe, fruit and vegetables, such as steamed carrots, green beans or sweet potatoes are added to their kibble. They get a treat before bed

Extras

Owner operated

What Reviews Say

24 reviews analyzed

Barkingham Palace receives overwhelmingly positive reviews emphasizing long-term repeat use, dogs’ enthusiasm, open group care, Patrice’s canine knowledge, and owner reassurance through videos or webcams. A small number of reviews raise serious safety concerns involving alleged dog fights, injuries, fleas, unequal attention, and two alleged dog deaths. These allegations are unverified within the supplied reviews but warrant careful attention.

Dog happiness
5.0
Drop-off / pickup
5.0
Staff
4.8
Facility
4.6
Safety
4.4
Communication
4.3
Cleanliness
3.3

People love

Long-term repeat customers(12)Dogs appear happy or eager to attend(9)Owner expertise and attentive care(8)Videos, webcams, or updates reassure owners(6)Positive care experience(7)

Staff shoutouts

Patrice(23 mentions)staff

Worth noting

Alleged dog death and possible concealment

β€œHere is my review. Almost one year ago, my sweet boy, Skye, was killed at Barkingham by other dogs.”

Reference to an alleged dog death in care

β€œNow I see that a dog has actually died in Patrice’s care.”

Alleged aggression or physical harm involving a small dog

β€œI feel that my little girl was endangered (harassed, physically abused) by the large males.”

Reported possible dog fight and injuries

β€œI believe that my smallish dog was in a fight at some point since she came back with a couple of deep scabs.”

Alleged flea exposure

β€œMy house got extremely infested with fleas.”

Alleged unequal attention based on dog size

β€œI witnessed Patrice petting the larger dogs ... but pulled in her hands when my dog approached Patrice for "her turn" at being petted.”

Safety concerns involving small dogs and larger dogs(3 mentions)

β€œI believe that my smallish dog was in a fight at some point since she came back with a couple of deep scabs.”

Alleged fleas or cleanliness problems(2 mentions)

β€œThese dogs were extremely dirty. And, I could tell many of the dogs had fleas.”

Perceived unequal attention toward small dogs(2 mentions)

β€œPatrice is not a "small dog person."”

Owner replies to 8% of reviewsAvg response: 658ddefensive tone12 repeat customers

Top Rated

4.6 stars from 33+ reviews

This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.6-star rating across 33 reviews.

At a Glance

Google rating
4.6/ 5
Review scoreInsufficient topic coverage
Amenities3 of 14
Reviews33
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.12

Pricing

Boarding

$30–$50/night

Daycare

$20–$30/day

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