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    Barks & Recreation

    3.0 (2 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 6:30 pm

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    Pet boarding

    Private dog training

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    Dogtopia - We keep your gear clean by replacing your pup's collar and leash with one of ours (always washed before use) before they head out to play

    Dogtopia

    (2 reviews)

    I boarded my 2 dogs Lenny and Ozzie on June 9th to the 12th at Dogtopia in Eau Claire, WI. When I…read morepicked up my dogs Lenny had a cough. I was not notified he was sick. After a day at home he began having trouble breathing. My Vet was closed so I took him to Allied Emergency Vet services. Lenny now had Bronchial Pneumonia from kennel cough. Looking into previous reviews at Dogtopia this was not the first time this has happened. Lenny has had to spend 3 days in care on antibiotics and IV's at a cost of over $4000 dollars. So now it has cost me $500 for boarding and $4000 for urgent care. Evidence shows that the disinfecting practices and/or introduction of sick dogs into Dogtopia are a problem. I am very upset that I was not notified of Lenny being sick and now over $4000 in bills for a 3 day stay. I am sure other dogs got sick as well. After speaking with the Manager at Dogtopia all I got was "I am sorry". Not good! Kyle Adams Reached out to Dogtopia in Eau Claire for paperwork that was signed that has disclaimers for sickness contracted at the facility. To my surprise my signed paperwork has been destroyed. Got a copy to show my lawyer and it is currently under review. Dogtopia states that they sent an email on 5/24/23 and 6/1/23 to dog owners about kennel cough (Dog Influenza). Never received either email, but did get emails for conformation of boarding, invoice and on 6/2/23 a Happy Birthday for Lenny. Very curious! Kyle Adams Well the verdict is in and I picked up Lenny from urgent care and the bill was $5300. The Dogtopia paperwork says they are not responsible for any illness contracted at their facility and they are vigilant in cleaning and disinfecting so their could not be any negligence even though in the past cleaning fluids were left out for a dog to drink and was hospitalized. If I would have gotten any type of help other than I am sorry I would not be doing this. As it is you could be handed your dog back dead and and "I am sorry" is the courtesy you get. Kyle Adams

    We LOVE dogtopia! The staff are kind and caring. They treat each dog as their own. My sweet, shy…read morepup is growing in her confidence and always comes home happy!

    Rude Dog University - Call or Text for the next Intermediate class, Hunting, or Rally 715 577 0694

    Rude Dog University

    (5 reviews)

    This is by far the best dog training place in town! We have been to a few and Karen's no nonsense…read moretraining was just what Louie needed. After 1 class his behavior was improved. After 3 classes we had a different dog! Highly recommend Karen's classes!! It's not puppy social hour. This is training!!! Expect to be the boss of your dog. Loved it.

    As the owner of three Labrador Retrievers and well used to the ins and outs of boarding, I felt…read morethat the previous review of the K9 Dorms was obviously written by someone who had had a very bad day and would like to respond to her criticisms. I, also, have boarded elderly dogs and realize everytime that I board them that they are more susceptible to infections such as Bordatella not only due to their age but also to the stress of being away from their homes. I suspect that this particular dog had harbored the Bordatella bacteria in its system and the coincidence it had of developing into a full blown case of this non-fatal disease was caused by the stress more than anything else. Elderly dogs also have lost the elasticity of the alveolar sacs in their lungs simply due to aging; in addition, bull dogs with their lovely pug-like faces are probably susceptible to respiratory afflictions mainly due to the diminished airspace from those short noses - having boarded here many times and for extended periods, I can honestly say that my dogs have never developed any communicable disease. One of the things that both I and my dogs love about being boarded here is that they are allowed to go outside for a run and are walked several times a day. At other kennels, there is an additional charge for them to be allowed to get outside; to have someone attend them is an additional charge. I have also boarded during very hot spells and appreciate their being cooled down - unlike humans, dogs have enough insulation to where it is difficult to cool them, especially since they can only pant and perspire through the pads of their feet - cool water really is beneficial - their insulation protects them from chilling. I have not boarded anywhere that didn't charge a fee per day rather than by a 24 hour period so if this woman was getting a discount at another boarding kennel, it was no doubt due to her being a regular boarder rather than standard procedure. I have never had a problem with the kennel not being open during the specified times but do understand that emergencies happen and it resulted in an annoyance, nothing else - none of us like being inconvenienced; it sounds like a call was left at the preferred number - maybe it could have avoided by listing a cell phone number and not the home phone one. One of my dogs has really hated being boarded but when I pull up in front of K9 Dorms, she perks up, wags her tail, and can't wait to go inside - that in itself says a lot about what kind of care she gets. I have recommended K9 Dorms to several of my friends and they all have loved it and both Karen and Katie (though one of them did say that she had a problem with her dog not wanting to go home...) - I feel this criticism is unfair - perhaps the writer has simply forgotten the annoyances of other businesses.

    Barks & Recreation - petboarding - Updated May 2026

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