The Canine Barkyard

Dog injured on sharp gravel in play yard - paw pads cut and skinned raw with no owner notification

“his other paw? The entire pad is skinned raw. We're talking open, exposed, red flesh. He is clearly in pain and NO ONE said a word. No call. No email. No incident report.”

Dog-on-dog bite incident resulting in $250 vet bill and emotional trauma

“A staff member called us today because our dog was viciously bit by another dog named Thor. The daycare was supposed to have strict policy about not allowing violent or aggressive dogs into the program.”

Misleading facility photos - website shows grass/snow/dirt but actual yard is sharp gravel

“Your website shows grass, snow, and dirt, but the reality—evident from both Facebook photos and the ones you sent me—tells a very different story.”

Staff unable to answer questions about training services despite advertising them

“I asked the front desk about their training services since they advertise it as a specialty package online. The response? A shrug and a suggestion to 'message the owners,' because apparently no one there is actually qualified to offer any real training.”

Training services not meeting expectations

“I communicated like 100 times I needed help with his reactivity..and taking him out on the town and that didn't really happen..among other things. I'm keeping the 5 stars bc it was really on me for not standing up for me/my dog more.”

Tour recommended before booking

“I highly recommend you schedule and take a tour before you leave your dog for daycare or board. Unbelievable.”