Buzzy's is the Best Doggy Camp on Planet Earth! We've been bringing our dogs here for years now and have had our Labrador Retrievers stay with Joan & Buzzy (Joan's Irish Setter) for as long as 3 months at a time while we have had to be away on business. We have never had a problem and feel completely comfortable leaving our 'kids' there. Joan sends us a short video of our pups each day so that we can see they are having A BALL while we are missing them from far away. Joan does a great job watching after the dogs. She is a friendly and wonderful person. I can't imagine being more comfortable leaving my dogs with anyone else. And the property is beautiful! Joan only takes in a limited number of dogs at any one time (I think the number is 6 or 8) so each dog gets plenty of attention. The sleeping quarters are clean and each dog has a large area to relax in. Outside there is a HUGE fenced in area that used to be used for horses that the dogs now use to run and play with each other. It's tough to judge a dog camp the first time you see it. Everything may look great and you may have read a review or have been referred by a friend, but you never really know. Its only on the second visit that you get a real indication as to how well the a dog camp treats its guests and you get that indication FROM YOUR DOG. Nowadays we can't get within a half mile of Buzzy's before our dog starts jumping around and singing excitedly in the back of our truck. In short, our dog LOVES to visit Buzzy's Bark-n-Run! Then at the end of the visit I think our pup is actually disappointed to see us when we show up to pick her up! The bottom line is that dogs don't want to leave Buzzy's! This may be the easiest Five Star Review I've ever written for Yelp. read more

We and our dog had a wonderful experience with Buzzy's Bark-N-Run Dog Camp. The owner, Joan, is knowledgeable and very caring about all the animals at the farm. Her understanding of dogs is amazing--she was able to correctly assess the personality of our Roxie within two minutes of meeting her--and when Roxie seemed stressed at night, Joan was able to find a solution that calmed her and made her a happier camper. Joan also helped to reduce our stress by giving us text updates and sending us videos of Roxie romping with other campers. After looking at other boarding places with metal crates on concrete floors in giant warehouses, seeing Buzzy's immediately felt like coming home, with fields of green grass for Roxie to run on, and chickens and donkeys for her to watch and bark at. (So, I guess Roxie did fulfill both parts of the "bark" and "run" promise of the camp.) Joan is no-nonsense, the way you want in someone caring for your loved pet...but she is also obviously in love with all the creatures on her farm. Roxie came home happy, healthy, and worn-out. We are thrilled to have found Buzzy's, and we will definitely be boarding Roxie here again. read more

We recently boarded our two dogs, a natural male, and a spayed female, at Buzzy's for 8 days over the Holidays. Joan was fantastic and the dogs really loved the environment. My 2.5 yo male loves the dog park and playing chase with other dogs. Well, he got to "live" in a dog park at Buzzy's, and was able to play to his heart's content. Even my 8 yo female, a small dog who isn't exactly high energy, enjoyed being there, and Joan gave her lots of love and attention. Before we ever settled on boarding at Buzzy's we visited in order to see the facilities, meet Joan, and for Joan to meet our dogs, especially our natural male. She told us she wanted to meet them so that she could do her best to have the right mix of dogs in her facility when we boarded there. When we picked up our dogs we got a chance to meet some of the other dogs and they were great too. Joan really did a great job matching them all up so they could all get the most out of their time there. Speaking of which, Joan spends hours each morning and each afternoon actually playing with and running the dogs around (those that want to do that) so that they are well exercised and ready to bed down by the evening. For the record, I am in no way affiliated with, or know Joan other than as a satisfied customer. It's been so hard for us to find good boarding kennels that will allow dogs that are not neutered or spayed, this goes double for a kennel that will allow the dogs to free play. Usually my natural male would have to be segregated and kept in his own little run, maybe getting a couple 15 minute walks each day. I don't know about you, but if you have a dog who loves to run and play that just isn't enough for them, and I certainly want my dog treated better than that. They get that good treatment at Buzzy's. Even thought we usually travel with our dogs as much as possible, sometimes you just can't do that. Now, we finally have a great place that will treat our dogs as good as we would. Our search for quality canine care and boarding is over, we'll definitely be boarding at Buzzy's whenever the need arises. read more

I drove to Raleigh for a wedding and was forced to bring my dog Rookie because the place I had been using in Boston refused to take him at the last minute, so no time to find another place. My sister who I was going to stay with is allergic to dogs but told me there was a place near her house that she heard of where I could keep him for a few days, and that it was especially suitable for troublesome dogs like mine (just a little too aggressive and never met a cage it did not try to bite his way out of). So off we went together. Everything went great, huge fenced in grass field for the dogs to romp around in, and a comfortable barn for the dogs to sleep in. The owner gave me a short video clip of Rookie running around and playing with her dog Buzzy during his stay. Rookie is a tad overweight but looked like he lost a few pounds due to all the running he did I suspect he will miss the place and Buzzy since I had trouble getting him in the car for the trip back home While I probably won't be much of a repeat customer unless they open up in my area I know it is recently opened so thought I would give it a review since they did a great job and have a nice set up that is pretty special Price is very reasonable, probably because they are new. They have a taxi service which I did not use so can't review. read more

I am so happy I found Buzzy's! My husband and I just moved to Raleigh from TX and I was anxious to find a place where I felt comfortable leaving our two pups (Gib and Murphy) when we had to go out of town. I found Buzzy's online and toured it right after we moved here in February. We finally went out of town last week and I just picked up the pups yesterday. I never worried about them while we were gone and Joan was so great about sending us updates on how they were doing. They were happy and relaxed when I picked them up (Murphy was in Joan's lap!) and, even though they were happy to see me, they were not overly anxious to get out of there, either. That tells me they truly enjoyed their time at Buzzy's and I couldn't ask for anything more. We're already booked for our next visit! read more

We didn't even get a chance to board our dog there because it was a negative experience from the beginning. The lady who owns this establishment is far from warm and very off putting. She was very judgemental from the beginning on how we raise or dog (he could not be more well taken care of, which is why we are particular about who we trust with him), but when we mentioned him jumping a fence to get to us in the past she went on and on about how she's had issues with dogs who jumped her fence. My advice would be to put on your website that you won't accept dogs that know how to jump a fence or dig because she doesn't accept either. Honestly, she didn't make me feel comfortable at all with my dog. read more

We've used Buzzy's to board our 2 huskies several times and love it! The set up is fantastic- there are lots of fenced areas where dogs can play all day and can be separated if needed. There is a very large fenced area that is the main play area where lots of dogs can run around- TONS of room. There are also smaller areas for dogs that may need to be separated. Our dogs don't seem to pay too much attention to other dogs and seem to prefer playing with each other, so they get their own fenced in area to play around- their own private yard basically! The sleeping areas are in a converted barn with heat and A/C where each dog (or pair of dogs) gets their own stall- plenty of room to walk around and find a comfy spot. I cannot say enough about the owner Joan. She lives on site (the barn and fenced areas are behind her house) and is very in tune with the dogs after hanging out with them for a while. Whenever we pick them up after a stay, I always get the sense that she has really spent time with the dogs, especially when she starts talking about their personalities and quirks- things that she'd only know if she played with them. She also pays very good attention to the dogs' needs. For example, we left our guys over the summer and, being huskies, they are prone to overheating. She made sure that they got A/C breaks as needed and didn't stress themselves out. We also enjoy the videos she sends us of the dogs running around and we especially enjoy picking up dogs that are completely exhausted. This is the only place we've taken them where they are always excited when we get there- no hesitation on their part when we hand off the leashes and leave. Prices are very reasonable for the services and I don't think we'll take our dogs anywhere else if we can help it. Right now, space is pretty limited, so I almost don't want to leave a review in case we have trouble getting a reservation. But Buzzy's is such a fantastic place that I can't deny it other dogs. read more

Woohoo! As good as it gets! And even better! My name is Lisa. My 13 year old lab/golden retriever's name is Calvin. I haven't had to board/kennel him since I was in the process of moving to Wake Forest, 8 years ago. This past month of May, I have left him at Buzzy's Bark-N-Run Dog Camp twice when I needed to go out of town. Prior to leaving him there, I called and asked to see the dog camp first. I was truly amazed and impressed with the dog camp, the proprietor, Joan Todd and her dog, Buzzy. My dog, Calvin felt totally at home there right from the start. It is a wonderful farm setting with lots of acreage for dogs to explore and enjoy safely. Ms. Todd is a dog lover, well animal lover through and through. Calvin took to her instantaneously. I highly recommend Buzzy's Bark-N-Run Dog Camp to anyone who needs to board their dog. It's like "doggie heaven on earth". read more

We needed to board our high-energy puppy for a couple days and began a very frustrating search for a place we felt comfortable leaving him. We came across some info and review on Buzzy's Bark-N-Run and immediately suspected this would be the place for him. Upon our first visit to Joan's establishment, any concerns we had about our dog's well-beng were immediately reliieved. Her attention to detail and care for her "guests" is obvious in everything she does. While we were gone, we even received two short videos of him playing with other puppies who were staying at the same time. If your furry friend is social and active like ours, you won't have to feel bad about them being cooped up (with little or no attention) when life pulls you away for a few days. I can't really say enough good about Joan or her facilities. Even more important, I can't stress how much her personal concern and attention to each of her visitors meant to us. We won't ever bother looking for another boarding option as long and Joan and Buzzy are accepting visitors. This place will be hard to beat by anyone. Buzzy's doesn't get 5 stars for being "good", it's a phenominal 5 stars! read more

Buzzys is the only place I will leave my dog - the owner is so nice and takes such good care of the dogs. She sends me pictures & videos while I'm gone. There's so much space for the dogs to run & play. I feel very good about recommending her to friends & family! read more

We recently boarded our dog at Buzzy's Bark-N-Run and we will now always use them for boarding services. Joan is great with all the animals she cares for and really gets to know your pets! Our dog has always had anxiety and stress when we have boarded him at numerous other pet boarding facilities and he always seemed so miserable and unhappy for days after bringing him home....he even has had seizures due to the stress.....But not at Buzzy's... Meatball was definitely one Happy Camper and so are we!! Thank you so much Joan for taking care of our Meatball!! read more

We boarded our min schnauzer last month for the week while we went on vacation and I'm not sure who had the better time! Went out the day before to visit, and the grounds are truly amazing! Beautiful facilities, with custom 10 x 10 kennels, and so many places for the dogs to explore and be outside! The owner, Joan, took the time to learn about Mac and Mac had a great time with Buzzy & Habibi. We highly recommend!!! read more

Our family just moved to Raleigh from Portland, OR. We used to "board" our dog on a huge farm and were so happy to find Buzzy's Bark-N-Run. Our dog was very well cared for like he was their own. He's part Border Collie, so has a lot of energy and upon his return, he slept ALL day which is unlike him. He was worn out after tons of play, including hours of tossing a ball for him. I feel so comforted knowing that while we're on vacation, he's having a vacation of his own. We received texts and updates throughout his visit and were always aware of how he was doing. I would highly recommend this place for anyone who has a high-energy dog who needs to run and not sit in a cage all day. I almost didn't want to write a review because I want to keep this place a secret just for us! read more