Fun. Play. Bark.
270 Rogers Rd, Groton, CT 06340
Overview
Fun. Play. Bark. is a family-owned dog boarding and daycare facility in Groton, CT opened in 2019, offering daycare, boarding, grooming, training, and cat boarding. They accommodate senior dogs, reactive dogs, and dogs with medical concerns, with pricing ranging from $23 half-day to $38 full-day daycare, and won the 2024 Best of the Best Reader's Choice Award.
Amenities & Policies
Required vaccinations: Rabies, distemper
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Hours & Billing
Care & Play
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What Reviews Say
101 reviews analyzedFun. Play. Bark. is overwhelmingly beloved by customers with 92% of reviews being 5-star ratings. The facility excels in dog happiness (dogs consistently come home exhausted and content), grooming services (Allie receives exceptional praise), and staff friendliness. However, three serious incidents (a dog death, a dog returning severely ill, and a customer service confrontation with the owner) represent significant red flags that cannot be ignored despite the predominantly positive feedback. The owner responds professionally to nearly all reviews, typically within one day.
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Worth noting
Dog death by suffocation at facility
“My dog died by suffocation at this facility.”
Dog returned sick with significant weight loss and injuries requiring veterinary care
“He lost ~10% of his body weight... and had liquid stool with frank blood... spots rubbed raw that were actively bleeding.”
Dog was isolated from other dogs during entire stay, customer service confrontation
“She told me he only had a hour or two outside a day in a different section with an employee... The owner continued to yell at me.”
Staff rudeness/customer service issues(2 mentions)
“Horrendous treatment by woman in office... The woman was very rude, her attitude was horrible”
Limited hours
“Just wish they were open at 6 am everyday.”
Dog not properly socialized/isolated during stay
“He only had a hour or two outside a day in a different section with an employee”
Top Rated
4.7 stars from 105+ reviews
This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.7-star rating across 105 reviews.
At a Glance
Pricing
Daycare
$23–$38/day
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