Barks A Lot Pet Resort
4251 Gattis School Rd, Round Rock, TX 78664
Overview
Barks A Lot Pet Resort is a family-owned pet boarding, daycare, and grooming facility in Round Rock, Texas offering climate-controlled private lodging, two turf play yards with kiddie pools, and 24/7 staff presence. They require a temperament evaluation ($25) and have strict vaccination requirements, with additional fees for intact dogs and pets in heat.
Amenities & Policies
Dog-to-staff ratio: 4:1
Required vaccinations: Rabies, Distemper, Lepto, Parvo, Bordetella, FVRCP
Policies & Details
Hours & Billing
Care & Play
Requirements
Safety & Emergency
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What Reviews Say
86 reviews analyzedBarks A Lot Pet Resort has a deeply polarized reputation. While many long-term customers praise the staff's genuine love for dogs and the facility's positive environment (dogs are consistently described as excited to visit), there are serious red flags including safety concerns (dogs left unattended 11-12 hours, injury reports), poor communication, and frequent complaints about owner Beverly's defensive and rude demeanor. The owner responds to reviews but takes a combative stance toward negative feedback, which may contribute to the recurring complaints about customer service. Potential clients should weigh the many positive reviews against the significant safety and professionalism concerns.
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Worth noting
Dogs left unattended for extended periods (11-12 hours overnight)
โBeverly reassured me they were not left unattended for 12 hours just 11 hours (from close at 6:30pm until open 7am)โ
Dog returned with injury/bite marks
โWe noticed two distinct bite marks on our golden retriever's paws. Visible puncture wounds; you could see holes on his paws.โ
No staff present at facility
โI paid extra for my pup boarding on Sunday... NO ONE was on site.. I asked her to please have someone bring my pup outside to me and she said everyone was on lunch... I don't think she like me questioning her because she got very loud and belligerent.โ
Dog contracted fleas while boarding
โThe very first time my dog boarded with them she came home with fleas, despite that I still sent her back, my mistake.โ
Unsanitary conditions - dog returned covered in urine
โMy dog also came home to me covered in what I can only assume was her pee.โ
Dog was scared/lonely during stay with no proof of care
โI think I just got scammed and my dog spent 3 scared and lonely days by herself.โ
Poor communication - not returning calls, hard to reach(5 mentions)
โI called multiple times in 1 day within business hours... Never got an answer or a call back.โ
Owner Beverly's rude/unprofessional attitude(10 mentions)
โThe owner has a very short temper, she forgets that as a client we pay for the services.โ
Hidden fees and unexpected charges(4 mentions)
โThey added a $100+ spa package without consent... I never received a phone call to let us know what was needing to be done.โ
Dogs returned in poor condition(6 mentions)
โWhen I picked her up she could barely walk.โ
Lack of transparency - no facility tours, no live feeds(3 mentions)
โThey will NOT let you see their place and where dog will be... no staff has a mask on and the kennels are outside?โ
At a Glance
Dog-to-staff ratio
4:1
Min puppy age
6 months
Pricing
Boarding
$50โ$125/night
Daycare
$25/day
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