Moving to Colorado from the Midwest sends me back quite often to see family. When I first moved here I had a dog who was quite old. I was extremely nervous about leaving him with anyone until I met Toby at DIA Park and Bark. I could not have felt more secure and at ease. We now have 2 younger dogs who stay with Toby. There is never a worry about their care or that our dogs will enjoy their stay. DIA Park and Bark is clean and spacious with the opportunity for my dogs to be inside or out in their very own area. There is also a large yard for dogs to socialize. I can't even imagine going anywhere else. You cannot find the kind of personalized service that my dogs get from Toby anywhere else. I have recommended DIA P&B to many friends and I am absolutely recommending it to you!!! Thank You Toby for all you do!! June read more

I have been taking my Schnauzers to DIA Bark Away for over a decade, and I highly recommend them! They have indoor/outdoor runs and my girls love it there. It is a very clean facility and Toby, the owner, and Casey, the Kennel Manager, are very conscientious about following any special diet orders you may have for your dogs. They also offer bathing if you need that. It is also so nice to pick them up and Toby has baked special little yummy treats for your dogs to enjoy upon returning home! I will always take my girls there! read more

DIA Bark Away - Pet Groomers Near Me - Watkins, Colorado

This place is absolutely amazing! We will only plan a family vacation if DIA Bark Away has vacancies for our 2 pups. The kennels are huge and clean and tucked away from all the noise of regular city kennels. The staff is super friendly and knowledgeable of all possible doggo issues. They even text us pictures of the pups playing. The homemade treat bags are also a nice take home surprise. Only advice is book way in advance as everyone else seems to love this place as well. read more

DIA Bark Away - Finn and Cal! - Pet Groomers Near Me - Watkins, Colorado

We bring our dog Cairo here a lot! We are very pleased by Dia Barkaway. He gets little report cards and treats to take home also. Dia Barkaway is dependable and reliable I highly recommend! read more

Wonderful experience every time we have taken our dog. She has some extreme separation anxiety and when we pick her up it's like she was never stressed out. We really like that they have 24/7 indoor and outdoor access with their own kennel runs. If you're looking for a kennel I would highly recommend giving DIA Bark Away a try! read more

My dog loves it here! We loved that they even provided homemade treats and report cards! SO cute! I feel comfortable knowing she is in great hands when she stays here. read more

I just picked my dogs up from their first stay at DIA Barkaway. My dogs loved it! Paul and Casey were wonderful to work with and my anxious dog had so much fun she didn't need her meds while there! They loved the ability to go outside and/or stay inside. Great accommodations and caretakers! I highly recommend! read more

Toby is absolutely amazing and we will only use DIA Park and Bark for boarding. Stevie got his own little doggy bed and area. Had access to outside at all times. Toby is extremely knowledgeable and listens to all of your pets needs. Toby text me updates of how our baby was doing. Such a wonderful lady and our puppy loved her. We picked him up groomed with the cutest bandana. She sent us home with the sweetest bag of home made treats. So happy we found Toby and her rates are awesome. read more

Toby and Brianna were great to deal with. They clearly care about the dogs and love caring for them. Very easy to deal with. Dogs got their own private kennel that included their own private outdoor area. The ride service and parking was great too! They drove me and my girlfriend to the airport at 6:30am on Christmas day. read more

This is a fantastic place to kennel your pups! Individual runs with access to the outside. Everything was very clean.

This place has been great to us. We leave our dog feeling like he's safe and happy. This place has larger kennels then most which is a huge plus for our bigger dog. The grooming the did was also fantastic! Our new go to spot for our dog Kodak! read more

We've been taking our female chocolate Lab out to Toby and Brianna for many years now, and each time the expert-level experience with DIA Bark Away seems to exceed the one before. Whether just overnight for a quick bath, haircut and nail trim or a full 3 weeks while we're out of the country, Toby and Brianna have the expertise, the temperament and the professionalism to handle just about any doggie situation and request that comes their way. These are full dog kennel facilities out in the country with inside/outside access, places to run and play with other dogs, a separate grooming station inside, amidst an overall heated facility to give animals the level of comfort and care they deserve. Your dog will be well taken care of at DIA Bark Away! Trust me, I know. read more

I will never take any of my dogs to anyone other than Toby. She is a sweet and kind person who you know you can trust your babies with :)

I think the owner of DIA Park and Bark cares for my dog as much as I do. I needed to be gone for two week, and Tody took care of Duke like he was her dog. Duke was spoiled at DIA Park and Bark. I received a report card on how Duke did from how he slept to the texture of his poop. I would definitely recommend DIA Park and Bark to my friends - Toby is the best! read more

My husband and I enjoy traveling, but going on vacation meant that the two 4-legged members of our family, Roxie and Stella, would need to be boarded - something I use to dread. After many terrifying experiences at the impersonal big "box store" kennels, we contacted Toby at Serengeti Kennels. We were looking for a unique, calm, and attentive environment for Roxie and Stella where we would feel comfortable knowing they were in good hands. We've used Serengeti many times for long trips and short and especially like the convenience of the Park and Bark option to DIA. When we travel we have complete peace of mind that Roxie and Stella are pampered and well taken care of. I know this for a fact because when we come to pick them up, I know they don't want to leave! It doesn't end there; Toby sends them home with thank you baggies filled with home-made biscuits and a toy for each. If your pet is as important to your family as Roxie and Stella are to us, I would recommend Toby and Serengeti Kennels for the peace of mind and attention they deserve. - Lorie & Dave S., Littleton, Colorado read more

I've been boarding my dog, Kona, with Toby for 5 years and she's the best. I've tried a handful of other places around Denver and I always walk away feeling a uncertain about how well they'll care for Kona. I never think twice when Kona is with Toby-- which makes the extra driving worth it. She knows what kind of dogs get along with others and gives nutritional advice, the dogs have nice indoor/outdoor runs and come home with homemade treats. Toby is also the only groomer I think is worth the money-- Kona smells good for weeks after Toby bathes her! read more

Not a good experience. I had planned to board my 2 dogs for three upcoming trips so I did a trial of one night this past weekend. This was my first experience boarding my pups and never will do it again. I highly advise you not board yours at Park and Bark either. Toby is nice on the phone but not so much in person. Her snappy text response when I inquired about being charged 2 full days for less than 24 hours at the kennel was "it is always advisable to read the boarding contract." If you do decide to use Toby's business to board your dogs... read that contract VERY carefully and understand that you will be charged for another full day if you don't pick them up by noon AND that your dogs may or may not get fed! $117 for less than 24-hours and 2 hungry pups when we got home. Very disappointing! read more

Our dogs loved their time at DIA Park and Bark. They were so well cared for and we had peace of mind knowing that they were in such good hands. Being able to check in on them regularly was awesome. The kennels are clean and it was a fantastic experience for all of us! read more

We've been leaving our dogs at DIA Park and Bark for many years. The transportation option is excellent and our dogs receive excellent care and love their home away from home! Highly recommended! read more

Toby, the woman who runs this kennel, is amazing. She is so nice. I boarded my dog for about 2 weeks while I went on a trip, and I used the "park and bark" service...which means I parked my car in Toby's garage, and she gave me a ride to and from the airport. The boarding fees are very reasonable. The kennels are pretty large and clean, and my dog got his own blanket and a peanut butter kong every day. At the end of each stay, Toby gives my dog a package of homemade dog treats. It does not get better than this. read more

I would board my dogs here anytime! Great kennels & conveniently located near DIA.

Our dog Jameson LOVES going here. He can tell on the road out there where we are going and he can't hide his excitement. Toby and her mom are two of the kindest people and they take such good care of our pup while we are away. I used to have anxiety when traveling, worrying about his care. I don't worry now as I know he is in very professional hands and is being well loved while we are away. Toby has an amazing way with animals and I trust her. We love all the added perks of fresh baked treats, and if you have an extended stay you get a little special take home present. Thank you Toby for taking such good care of our BIG dog Jameson. He is looking forward to his next visit. Audrey, Kirk and Jamo read more

I'm late with the yelp post but, I feel the need to say how great this experience was. We boarded our 13 year old dog over Thanksgiving for 8 days. I was worried, he is old and does not hear or see well. Toby texted me back within 24 hours when I texted her and gave me updates on him. I did not stop worrying until I picked him up. Any time we have left him in boarding he doesn't eat well or stay hydrated very well but when we picked him up he looked great! He was obviously eating. I appreciate the attention she gave our dog and I think he enjoyed himself in that environment. Very satisfied! read more

I love DIA Park and Bark and I recommend them to all my friends and family! We have been taking our dog Max to Toby for years and we couldn't be happier with the service there! Not only is Toby the person I trust most with my dog, but she is also a great resource for information on caring for specific breeds. You can really tell she cares about each dog that boards with her and gets to know all of them. She always sends my dog home with his favorite treats (that she bakes herself). She is such an amazing lady! I can't say enough great things about this service! read more

I just started taking my 10 month old puppy to DIA Park and Bark. I did tons of research when I first needed to board my pup and everything seemed expensive and the facilities did not make me feel comfortable to leave my dog. When I came across DIA Park and Bark I was happy to see the price was great AND the kennels are quite spacious. After dropping off my dog and seeing the facility in person, I was far more comfortable to go on my first trip without him. Also-Toby is awesome. Since it was his first time boarding, she kept posted with how he was doing. She gave me tips on training him and she also sent him home with a bath and treats! Thank you Toby! read more

Our dog, Jackson, loved staying here! He's 11 years old and very anxious, but Toby made him feel very comfortable!! We loved that DIA Park and Bark wasn't like the other "big box" kennel/boarding places. The kennels here are very large with the option to go in and out. Other kennels we looked into did not have half the amount of space that Toby's kennels have. The pricing was very reasonable compared to other options near us. We didn't need to use the parking but thought that was a terrific option for people that need to drop off their dogs, park and get a ride to DIA. We will definitely be back!! Thanks for taking such great care of our Jackson, Toby!! read more

Boarded my dog with Toby for 11 days. My dog was recovering from TPLO in March and we discussed at great length that he couldn't jump, run, get excited or be around ore dogs. She assured me the luxury kennel would be best so he'd have his own small yard and be away from the other dogs. When she picked me up and when I spoke with her on the phone she said he was doing great, but as we pulled onto her road she casually mentioned he was limping severely and I should have an orthopedist check him out. She also told me she gave him pain meds and moved him at some point to a smaller kennel. She was very vague and glassed over the whole issue. When I got him he was barely using his left leg and a visit to the orthopedist confirmed that he tore his cranial cruciate ligament in his left leg. He needs TPLO surgery on his knee and the cost is over 3200$. She is not answering my calls or explaining to me what happened. All I know is that the first 4 days he was fine, per Toby, then he hurt himself. He sat with her 7 days with a torn knee in extreme pain. She did not get him vet care, nor did she contact me to let me know what was happening. I am very disappointed with her lack of communication and care for my dog who became severely injured in her care. read more

Our two dogs loved staying here and we loved the convenience of being able to park your car here and avoid parking costs and DIA. Toby's shuttle service to and from DIA was an added bonus. One of our dogs is extremely nervous and he was happy to go to Park and Bark and was happy when we picked him up. It's a smaller and more personal boarding facility and Toby is clearly a dog lover. Our two dogs came home with bandanas and clean smelling from their pre-pick up bath! read more

We were forced to look for a new boarding facility after our normal go-to place went out of business. We are so glad we found Toby! She is amazing and the property is quiet and serene. I boarded my two dogs here and they came home happy and un-phased by having been boarded. In the past, at other facilities, I would pick up my dogs and they would be skittish for a few days after coming home. Not after being with Toby, it was like the dogs were with a family friend because they were so comfortable with her form the get-to. She was detailed oriented and went out of her way to assist us in any way possible. We plan on having the dogs boarded there with all of our future travels!! read more

I have a medium-sized terrier who boarded at DIA Park and Bark while I was traveling. The kennels are much, much larger than at other places, giving the dogs plenty of space to walk around inside and out. Toby took great care of her sent me updates on how my dog was doing when I asked. Parking my car there and having a ride to the airport was very convenient. I will definitely be using this place again. read more

Toby is a wonderful person and did a great job with Nelson (our dog) and Lucy (our cat). Nelson was able to play with other dogs in a big yard and had his own private yard available to him around the clock. Lucy seemed to enjoy her three story cat condo and was in very good spirits when we picked her up although she was glad to see us. As I write this review, Nelson is munching on one of the wonderful homemade treats Toby gave him as a going away present. Toby even gave Nelson a complimentary bath and grooming as he stayed with her for 16 days. Lucy was also groomed and looked great when we picked her up. We were able to park our car (at no additional charge) at Toby's place and she transported us to the airport and picked us up on our arrival. Very reasonable rates and terrific service. We will definitely utilize Toby's wonderful pet service in the future, we could not be happier with the service Nelson and Lucy received and the service we received. Thank you Toby, Patrick & John read more

I have always been fortunate in that I never had to board my dogs before. However, this time I had to go on a two week trip overseas and needed a boarding facility for my two dogs. I was very nervous about it, as I heard all kinds of bad things that can happen. So I researched several boarding facilities and checked them out personally. As soon as I met Toby and talked to her and saw her kennels, I knew that is where I would board my dogs during my trip. Toby is very knowledgeable and caring, and I loved the fact that her kennels have an indoor/outdoor area so the dogs can go outside to relieve themselves whenever they want to and don't have to wait in a concrete cell to be let out like in the other facilities. Each outdoor kennel area is spacious and also has a door that Toby opens to an even larger fenced in yard area that all the dogs get to use individually on a rotation basis. I love the fact that she only accepts 10-12 dogs at a time. This assures that each dog gets individual attention and she can pay close attention if a dog is doing well, as opposed to some of the larger box kennels that have a max capacity of up to 200 dogs. I also love that her property is out in the country and it is so quiet there, which is perfect as the dogs don't stress in an environment like this. When I picked up my dogs, I came back to a couple of happy, well taken care of dogs that didn't seem to mind the stay there at all. Toby took very well care of them, and spoiled them with some of her dog treats and individual attention. Another great perk is that I was able to leave my car there and got a ride to and from the airport from Toby for a very reasonable fee. My dogs both appreciate the home made dog cookies they received as a parting gift from Toby and absolutely go nuts over them. I highly recommend DIA Park and Bark if you are looking for a quiet, small, stress free boarding kennel for your dog. Coors and Whiskey say thanks for the cookies and send doggie kisses to Toby. :) read more

We have a 71 pound shepard mix who we have never had to board. I am so glad that we found park and bark because they have been so great to her. She is an anxious dog and can be a handful, but it didn't phase them one bit and she was treated with the upmost care! The kennels were spacious with a chance to go indoor and out. We love DIA park and bark! read more

Toby was cautious at first to take our 19-month old Siberian husky, as the breed can be challenging. However, she took a chance on Blue, after I described his demeanor, temperament and experience with boarding. Toby agreed to try and we couldn't have been happier. Blue spent 5 days at the kennel while we were out of town. He was true to his Husky self, and still Toby saw a dog that is well socialized and he recognized her as someone to trust, and immediately made himself at home. We requested a bath and blow out at the end of the stay, and when we picked him up, he was happy and cleaner than I can remember - he still smells good after more than a week. She has a true gift with animals, and knows dogs both by breed and as individuals. Selfishly, I didn't want to have her place well known so we could have first dibs in the future; however, she is a business I would recommend to anyone seeking to board their dog. read more

I decided to give DIA Park & Bark a try after having using a "Doggy Day Care" place for a number of years and not being happy. I was looking for a nice compromise between a traditional kennel and some place with a little less structure (but not too little structure as in doggie day care). I have been very happy. It is a very small kennel, and Toby keeps it very clean, air conditioned, and well kept. She takes care of my dog as she were her own. The Park and Bark service is very convenient and saves money over parking at the airport, especially for longer trips. read more

My husband and I absolutely love DIA Park and Bark. When we moved to CO we were recommended to DIA Park and Bark by a friend who told us, "You will love it, they have room to play, get tons of attention, and are really well cared for". He was correct in every way. Our 2 pups have spent tons of time with Toby and each time we feel confident that they are getting exercise, getting plenty of time outside, and being well loved. Toby is a fantastic care taker and always goes above and beyond to make sure our pups are safe and sound. Perks: park your car at Toby's and get a ride to/from the airport, she bakes special treats for the pups that we get to bring home when we pick up our dogs, hand written thank you note that also mentions how their stay went, knowledgable dog care. I would and have recommended DIA Park and Bark and Toby to anyone! read more

We have used Serengeti Animal Boarding at least three times and, up until this point, our experience has been very pleasant. Toby Bradford, the owner and primary caretake, obviously loves animals and is very attentive to their needs. She owns a "Park and Bark" about 20 minutes away from DIA and one of her services includes escorting her clients to the airport (you drop off your pet, park your car on her property and she drives you to your terminal). It was convenient, and she is very reasonably priced compared to other boarding facilities. We felt more than comfortable leaving our St. Bernard in her care. During our dogs last stay at Serengeti, my husband and I were going through a separation. We were both out of state dealing with marriage and legal issues, and our plans changed several times due to unforseen circumstances. We kept in contact with Ms. Bradford almost daily (we have phone records to prove it), yet Ms. Bradford left multiple threatening voicemail messages (which we both still have, should a legal situation arise) and told us she would be involving an attorney. We had always paid Ms. Bradford- she had no foundation on which to base her assumption that we were "dumping the dog and skipping out on paying her". She viciously attacked both my character, and that of my husband. I understand her frustration, but her remarks were spiteful, unprofessional, and almost psychotic. She continued to change her story, claiming she never heard our voice mails or saw any sign of us trying to contact her, though later, she said even her son listened to our voice mails. We will definitely never use Serengeti again, nor will we recommend it to any friends. Though she is wonderful with animals, she is incredibly unprofessional, rude, disrespectful and spiteful in dealing with clients. read more

We LOVE DIA Park & Bark. We've taken our dogs there twice now, and they come back happier and healthier than when we brought them! Toby is amazing - and very attentive to each dog's needs. We have one really old one (18!), one puppy and one in between and each got exactly the care and attention he/she needed. We will definitely go back. read more

I feel SO greatful to have found DIA Park and Bark! I was having some trouble with my 2 male dogs getting along and was afraid to leave them together while I was out of town so brought my youngest to stay here with Toby. She worked with him and provided him with some socialization as well we gave me some great information and contacts to help me get my dogs to get along again! Harleys stay was great. He was so happy when I dropped him off and even went to give Toby kisses when we left! I can tell that she really cares for the dogs well while we are away. She made him homemade dog treats and even sent some home with us. I like to joke that Harley is going to grandmas house because that really is how it feels! Wouldnt board him anywhere else and SO pleased with the services here. Also super helpful to use the park and ride option if you are going to be gone more than a few days. Saves some money and super convenient. read more