The Bark Club
3225 S Wadsworth Blvd f, Lakewood, CO 80227
Overview
The Bark Club is a family-owned dog daycare and boarding facility in Lakewood, CO offering full and half day daycare, overnight boarding, training, and basic spa services. They accept dogs of all breeds with a temperament test required, and have indoor/outdoor play areas with webcams available for pet parents to monitor their dogs during specific hours.
Amenities & Policies
Required vaccinations: Bordetella, Distemper, Rabies, Annual Negative Fecal (recommended), Canine Influenza (recommended)
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What Reviews Say
355 reviews analyzedThe Bark Club garners overwhelmingly positive feedback from its customers, with 5-star reviews comprising the vast majority. Key strengths include a friendly and caring staff, a clean facility, and a safe environment where dogs come home happy and tired. The owner, Renee, and her team are frequently praised for their professionalism, responsiveness, and genuine love for the animals. Many customers highlight the convenience of the online booking system, enrichment and training options, and add-on services like grooming. However, there are several significant red flags among the negative reviews. A small number of recurring complaints involve kennel cough exposure (with some owners feeling the facility was not proactive in informing them), a few instances of poor communication with the owner, and isolated but serious incidents of a dog attack, a dog ingesting drywall from an unsafe kennel, and the use of spray bottles as a negative reinforcement method. One owner also reported their dog repeatedly returning dehydrated. The owner's responses to negative reviews are detailed, professional, and often include an investigation and explanation, though some customers found the owner's tone defensive or gaslighting. Overall, The Bark Club appears to be a highly recommended and well-run facility that provides excellent care for the vast majority of its clients, though it has faced a few serious and recurring challenges that warrant attention.
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Use of spray bottles to stop play/negative reinforcement
“every time they try to run or play they get sprayed in the face with water...the lady hold one dog by the collar and spray it repeatedly in the face with water”
Dogs placed in unsafe kennel with rotted drywall and unsupervised, leading to ingestion
“They put our Viszla pups in an unsafe kennel with rotted sheetrock walls and left them unsupervised. Our pups ingested the gypsum.”
Dog attacked and required sedation for neck wounds; victim's owners felt victimized and unsupported
“Our dog was attacked here a couple of months ago, and required sedation to have her neck wounds cleaned...we felt as though we were the offending party”
Dehydration concerns: dog repeatedly coming home extremely thirsty, water access questioned
“My dog has now come home extremely dehydrated for the fourth time in a row. Are you guys actually giving these dogs water?”
Dog contracted kennel cough with facility aware of cases but not proactively informing clients
“She also caught a really bad case of kennel cough here one time...I thought my dog was dying and almost spent hundreds in unnecessary vet bills.”
Owner spoke to customer in a gaslighting/minimizing manner, causing discomfort
“The response is inaccurate, but absolutely in line with other reviews say...what is not okay is how the owner spoke to me.”
Dog kicked out without final conversation with owner; perceived lack of accountability for behavior issues
“They just canceled my future reservations...no final conversation about her not being allowed.”
Kennel cough / illness concerns(3 mentions)
“Our dog is current on all of his vaccines, but I had to take him to the vet yesterday to find out he has kennel cough.”
Dog not allowed to return / behavior and size issues(2 mentions)
“Eventually at 1 year and 110 pounds she was kicked out for tearing up the turf outside...If you're dog is a puppy and growing and maturing and acting like a puppy don't send them here.”
Unprofessional communication / hard to reach(2 mentions)
“We have tried and tried and tried multiple times to contact someone at this establishment, but every call goes directly to voice-mail.”
State Licensed
Colorado PACFA Registry
Cross-referenced with Colorado’s Pet Animal Care Facilities Act (PACFA) database. This facility holds an active state license.
Top Rated
4.8 stars from 358+ reviews
This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.8-star rating across 358 reviews.
At a Glance
Min puppy age
4 months
Pricing
Boarding
$75–$83/night
Daycare
$32/day
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