My girl, Nellie, loves to come here for boarding! She gets a luxury den, in a quiet room, to…read moreherself and lots of play time. I get pictures and updates on how she is doing. I've never seen her so happy and relaxed after being boarded! Definitely recommend Central Bark for boarding (and their day-care too) - Mark & the staff really goes above and beyond to make sure all the dogs are happy and comfortable while there! Also, April does an amazing job with grooming!! Highly, highly recommend taking your dog to see her for a spa day.

We have an older Frenchie and had tried other overnight dog places. They weren't open to watching…read morehim. Our vet recommended Central Bark and they are wonderful! The owner and weekend workers love our baby and he often doesn't want to leave! He doesn't shake when we drop him off either. He is clean when we pick him up and the place is always clean.

We love Another Barking Dog! Amanda is so considerate and loving of our little Emmy. She takes her…read moreoutside several times throughout the day and goes above and beyond with everything we ask of her. Emmy is very high maintenance but Amanda will do everything and more with no complaints. And for a very fair price. Emmy loves going to Amanda's because she knows she will be cared for and attended to. Amanda knows each dog by name and personality, and she is always patient, attentive, and professional. She will send photo updates throughout the day so I can see our little Emmy having fun with the other dogs. Amanda's space is clean, safe, and spacious for all dog sizes. Emmy always comes home tired but happy which is great for her and us. I can't recommend enough.

From the owner: At Another Barking Dog, we offer more than pet care. We provide a personalized, boutique experience…read moretailored to your dog’s unique needs. Whether your pup has a special diet, medical needs, or just thrives on routine, we create a home away from home that feels familiar and safe. Each dog enjoys their own cozy sleeping spot, whether that’s a comfy kennel or a warm bed next to a trusted friend. Peaceful beach sounds play in the background throughout the day and night, helping drown out outside noise and create a calming, low-stress environment. We also specialize in caring for senior dogs and understand the unique needs that come with aging. From quieter spaces and slower-paced walks to gentle handling and extra patience, we make sure your older pup feels secure, comfortable, and respected at every stage of life. This isn’t a loud, high-volume boarding facility - it’s a peaceful, structured space where dogs can rest, play, and be themselves. We focus on connection, comfort, and quality not quantity. Tail wags upon pickup are the norm around here, because your dog can’t wait to come back!

Fantastic dog store. They have boarding, grooming in addition to the dog treats & food. The dog…read morecollars with the flowers are super cute and made locally. All the toys are specialty ones I have never seen before. One of a kind type of things.

Stopped by on a whim to buy goodies for my dog. Lots of options and very knowledgeable friendly…read morestaff to guide me. Didn't do a groom so can't comment on that but shopping was good and it's a very cute place. The bakery section was especially adorable.

My dogs have never been to a boarding place like this one. I was a little nervous for them because…read morethey were shaking when I brought them in... I was gone for three days and got to watch them on the puppy cams and the whole time they seemed relaxed and happy... The people who work here deeply care for animals and certainly have a way with the dogs! My dogs ate very well and I will definitely be bringing them back knowing that they will be in good hands next time I'm away!

WARNING: Management and staff post fake reviews to keep ratings high. Read reviews very carefully…read moreto determine the truth for the safety of your furry family member. Weekend Boarding and PM Staff at Happy Hound Dog Resorts (HHDR) at Beach Boulevard is HORRIBLE and NOT recommended for SPECIAL NEEDS DOGS! CAUTION: Personnel is inexperienced with no compassion, patience, knowledge or education to care for special needs dogs despite website advertisement. HHDR is NOT suited for dogs with special needs such as separation anxiety. WARNING: Worker's performance resembles unsuccessful daycare employees who decided to change career paths. Entry level employees with little to no experience caring for animals would not accept responsibility for their neglect, inadequate training and inability to care for multiple dogs. The customer, your special needs pet or other dogs in their care are blamed for any and all incidents. CAUTION: Read waiver thoroughly before signing and leaving your vulnerable furry family member! WHY? As stated, Happy Hounds Dog Resorts (HHDS) accepts ANY dog that is not sick with requested vaccinations. HHDS is NOT responsible for any injury to your dog even when management, employees, volunteers or contractors are liable. WARNING: AGGRESSIVE dogs are placed with anxiety and non-aggressive dogs by SIZE! Due to staff lack of experience and knowledge, King was harassed repeatedly by aggressive dogs (watched one incident on camera). A worker (white pregnant female) placed King "in time out" because he defended himself after an antagonistic dog repeatedly kept trying to "hump him" according to her statement on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Common sense care is limited to verbal conversations. Oncoming staff as next shift will NOT read chart/paperwork/computerized records to determine special needs. Instead, rough play as pack initiation "all day" is permitted. Apparently, their responsibility is limited to feeding and cleaning the area while observing activities. Weekend tech was adamant, defensive, oblivious regarding her error and unwilling to accept responsibility for her actions and decisions. During our conversation, reciting her statements back to her several times was required until she understood care was negligent. Conversations similar to parent speaking to a pre-k daycare assistant who proudly abused discretion without justification. The entire conversation was strange and horrifying with no idea what would occur until I arrived almost 48 hours later. On Saturday, October 26, 2024, King was placed in a "10x10 room to play with toys alone with a bowl of water." I specifically asked, "was King injured?" Her response was "no." We agreed (and requested) that King remain separated from other dogs until pick-up for his safety and "prevent injury". Upon arrival on Monday, October 28, 2024, King was in front area (entrance) with larger dogs that were "his size". Perhaps, this was the only way to protect him from the "back-end" employees and dogs. At home, more horror was discovered. After bathing and grooming, his body and mouth were checked. King's lip and two teeth were bloody and swollen. His right eye is constantly secreting yellow mucus. His mouth was sore to touch on right side. He couldn't eat. His appearance and countenance resembled a child that was mentally broken, neglected, beaten or punched or kicked and abused. He looks fragile from weight lost or dehydration. NOTE: 12 cans of dog food were provided, Beach boulevard facility was contacted immediately. Daytime employee suggested King hurt himself by purportedly "chewing on kennel and bruised his nose and lip" as a common reaction to anxiety. However, she "don't know what happened on the back-end" and she was "not present yesterday [Sunday]. Furthermore, his nose is fine. Separation anxiety usually accompanies an inability to socialize amongst aggressive dogs. King's limitations were previously disclosed in WRITING and verbally communicated to the manager and two AM workers on Friday (October 25, 2024). Management not present weekends. Inexperienced staffers run the entire operation with little to no compassion, training and resources to accommodate animals with special needs. Addressing concerns via telephone and website email caused King to be subjected to abuse and neglect. Yes, he was "happy" on Friday when left with management. When I returned on Monday, October 28th, King had a swollen lip with two bloody teeth, right eye secreting mucus from injuries and a broken spirit. He won't respond as himself, he's distant and constantly pulls away when attempting to touch him ... Similar to a child subjected to abuse and returned to the parent as alleged abuser(s) blame the child and parent.

They're a really easygoing doggy daycare. They also have grooming and dog boarding services as…read morewell. The staff is always friendly when I come in. They give me a general recap of how my dog was or if anything happened during his visit. It seems to be organized because of the way they communicate over the walkie. The dogs take turns in different rooms depending on the size of the breed. My dog is 20 lbs so he stays with the smaller dogs. They rotate between 2 or 3 different areas so that they're not stuck in one room for the whole day. I don't know much of their procedures, honestly. But I do know that they give the dogs nap time. I have seen reviews where some owners' dogs receive some type of injury or they found their dog to be in the crate because of an "argument". However, I haven't had much of a problem with that yet. I enjoy bringing my dog here. I do wish they had multiple locations.

Dropped my dog off today, 5.15.2026, around 715a; on the way back to my car, as I always do, I…read morelooked in the window to see my dog after drop off; saw their employee in Park kick my dog; went back to speak to the staff, was informed they would look at the video and get back to me; they called me back timely but indicated my dog was NOT kicked but this is the method they use to separate dogs when they get too frisky, they just put their leg between the dogs to separate; THIS IS A LIE; i know a kick when I see one; so, since they have kicked my dog today and lied to me about it, my business with this business is concluded; I have taken two other dogs to this establishment; I have seen the changes over time; today IS UNACCEPTABLE; I dont't have to get up early and pay someone to kick my dog, if I want him kicked, I can kick him at home; just a warning to others; we are moving on to greener pastures; in my next search for a daycare I will be sure to ask what disciplinary actions the staff uses on pets; I don't spend my time pampering this dog to have him kicked at a business; when a business shows you who they are and how they operate, believe them the first time

This place was scary. I was desperately looking for a place to board my pet. The owner was not…read morefriendly. My dog did not seem to like the owner as he was being yanked back by his leash. The owner would not allow me to see the accommodations to ensure my pup would be safe. It just seemed like he wanted the dog and for me to get out. Additionally, the place was so hot. I can't imagine a dog or human being comfortable in that muggy, stinky heat. I instantly changed my mind, took my pet back and left. Do not recommend at all.

I think my dog Max has found a place where he feels at home, and safe! Tom the owner is very hands…read moreon, and takes an active role in the day to day managing of the facility. I got a tour of the place on my first visit. It was clean, spacious and safe. I saw pictures of Max playing and having fun with the other dogs so I felt at ease knowing he was okay. There is a large in door room that the dogs can play in when it's cold, and there is a shaded canopy outside for them when it's hot. I wish Tom the best, I hope Pawstars grows into a successful business where he can hire more staff to accommodate the growth. You can tell when you visit, that Tom works really hard to make the dogs and people feel welcome. It's not about selling fancy food and accessories it's about the dogs.

I will echo what a prior reviewer stated and say that this place used to be great when it first…read moreopened. I'm really not sure what happened... but we will not be taking our dogs back here again. We will also make sure to let folks know that they should look elsewhere for day camp and boarding needs. If you're considering giving them your patronage, read this first. To give a little context, one of our dogs is anxious and chews their crate pads. What has occurred in the past is we get home and less than 12 hours later our anxious chewer pukes up handfuls of HARD plastic. They get crated during 12-2p for 'cleaning' so they turn the cameras off and we've been unable to catch this negligence in action. We've called and tried to figure out what's happening in respect to this issue, multiple times, since it's a recurring issue. Most recently we had to board them a couple nights and when we picked up the dogs, lo and behold the same issue (see pic). We had to board them from Friday to Monday 7-19-21, the picture is from Tuesday 7-20-21. While we appreciated the responsiveness, they completely deflected blame. Yes, they apologized but proceeded to tell us that it's "new staff" and "we have to remind them every time" just like "if they were our toddlers." Since this was not the first, second, or third time this happened we had assumed this was an action that should've occurred already. A last final follow up on the occurrence from Tuesday was a text saying they decided they were removing the crate pads. See pic of text. We have given them too many chances and that's on us. We had to take them in during the day Thursday 7-22-21 due to construction on the house. We were fooled into thinking they would remedy the situation immediately. Cue me waking up at 5:30a to take out the anxious pup so she can puke up. What was it? You guessed it, black hard plastic crate pieces. Which could cause some major health problems, and endangers her health. We have seen the staff completely ignoring the dogs, texting instead of paying attention, and have had them come home smelling like they were stuck in a room with too many dogs and no cleaning. We kept going back thinking these were all flukes. The owner was right, we DO need to treat them more like our toddlers because we should have NEVER have gone back. We have been too trusting and listened to words instead of letting the actions of the people who "love them like they were [their] own" speak for themselves. Maybe the franchise is OK but this location is not. A final note: I just spoke with a manager who took a look at their file for me and confirmed it did indeed have a note re: specific dog not being able to be crated during lunch. The date on this note: MAY 20, 2020.

This place was fantastic when it opened between August 2018 up until there was a change in…read moremanagement early summer 2019. NOW, TERRIBLE! When I picked up my 10lb small dog back in June, he reeked of urine. They gave me wipes to clean him up as well as a bunch of excuses. No big deal right? Well six weeks ago I took him again, thinking it's been a couple months for them to reset. This time, I watched on the camera. Suspecting this was urine (see my pic) I went and picked him up. He smelled absolutely disgusting. I went through six wipes that were turned completely yellow just from cleaning his feet, I should have photographed them on the counter. You guys, they are not taking care of our animals! The manager actually said to me, "This happened the last time you were in here." I asked about no one being in the room, she said short staffed. I asked about the urine, she apologized. I asked about the play equipment being removed, she said it just keeps breaking. I have requested the owner call me, nothing. A colleague experienced the same with her pup and she met the owner one evening at 5:30. Same attitude I got from the manager. She gave her my contact info directly, still nothing. They owe me a couple hundred dollars for prepaid services because I will never go back here. Please be the voice for your animals they don't have. --------update------ The day after I posted this review, the owner called. She indicated she was unaware of this situation and apologized. She also refunded my 5-pack. She said she would pull the tape, review and go from there. I added one star to my review because she did the right thing.

Helpful great care bath before leaving flexible accommodating…read more I've used them many times no problems even with dog recovering from surgery on meds

I was terribly saddened to read the one-star review where the owner alleged their cat's fracture of…read morethe humerus was the result of a stay at creatures comfort. I feel badly for both the owner of the cat and the owner of creature comforts. I can say that in 25 plus years we have boarded multiple breeds of very aggressive dogs without incident that many a boarding kennel might have turned down. My dogs were shown love and compassion that it's hard to find. They took the time to learn intricacies of the breeds we brought to them. They even used an exercise period for one dog to train him to point!! I cannot recommend them any more highly... Again my condolences to the cat owner.

We came home to happy dogs, and a clean home just the way we left it. We couldn't even tell she was…read morehere. Renee, (Kiki) you're such a wonderful pet sitter. We know you truly love dogs, and you are reliable, considerate, and worth every cent. Thank you for the peace of mind. L&M Carroll

Renee and her staff are absolutely amazing and go above & beyond in every way. I was in need of a…read moresame-day emergency transport of a large dog to a boarding facility ahead of Hurricane Matthew. Once I arranged the details with Renee, we found out that my dog was missing a shot required by the boarding facility, so Renee and her colleague turned on a dime and made the two stops required to get the situation resolved. They have a strong network in St. Augustine, and were able to recommend a vet that could see the dog immediately. Without Renee I would have been unable to make this happen, and I am so grateful: they truly put the animals needs ahead of everything else. I would recommend them 1,000%.