Barks n' Rec
1590 Matheson Blvd, Mississauga, ON L4W 1J1
Overview
Barks n' Rec is a 6500 sqft cage-free dog daycare and boarding facility in Mississauga, ON with 16x Readers Choice awards. They offer daycare, boarding, grooming, training, and live webcam access. Boarding is limited to 12 dogs per night with themed suites ($75-84/night), and daycare ranges from $29-50/day with packages and multi-dog discounts.
Amenities & Policies
Max capacity: 12 dogs
Required vaccinations: DHPP, Bordetella, Rabies
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What Reviews Say
126 reviews analyzedBarks n' Rec is highly regarded for its cleanliness, transparency via 24/7 webcams, and the owner Matt's deep expertise in dog behavior. While the vast majority of clients report extremely happy, well-socialized, and tired dogs, there are isolated but serious concerns regarding aggressive physical 'testing' during evaluations and one significant safety incident during a public play session. The facility maintains very strict health and vaccination protocols, which some customers find inconvenient but others cite as a reason for their trust.
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Aggressive physical handling during evaluation
“He pulled my 2yr old Rottweiler by her scruff... so roughly that she YELPED loudly... He then picked her up from her behind and swung her around.”
Physical injury to human during play session
“this dog got a hold of my boyfriends arm with his teeth and tore his skin open, to which he now has had to get stitches.”
Strict health/behavioral dismissals(3 mentions)
“To them, if your dog has loose pop once... they’re not suitable for daycare and have to be picked up.”
Vaccination paperwork disputes(2 mentions)
“I had his papers just not with me and I was refused entrance.”
Top Rated
4.6 stars from 129+ reviews
This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.6-star rating across 129 reviews.
At a Glance
Max capacity
12 dogs
Min puppy age
3 months
Pricing
Boarding
$75–$84/night
Daycare
$29–$50/day
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