Almost 4 years later and even happier with hotel bark ave! They've made my anxious dog so confident around humans and other dogs. She absolutely loves going to day care and has even stayed for multiple long overnight stays. I love watching Snowy play with her friends on their instagram stories and posts. Kevin is one of her favorite humans in the world. I love that I can drop her off knowing she is going to be so well loved and looked after and that she will be having the best time! 5 stars is not enough!! Excited that they offer grooming services too! read more

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Had my little buddy stay a couple of nights over the new year. He was happy and sociable when we would pick him up. Great communication with the staff. read more

So, I considered whether I should write a review of Hotel Bark Avenue. Bark Avenue has lots of good reviews, but alas, this will not be one of them. I would normally add what the owner had to say, but he has yet to call me back...so I am on my own. My dog (22 lb / 15 month old female Beagle) did a one day "play/day care" session. We filled in the paperwork and paid before we came. When we arrived, the windows were all blacked out and we could not see in. We were told that it stopped the dogs from getting agitated if they saw their owners. There is also no "live" camera feed - so what goes on is a mystery and we must rely on the staff posting on their Instagram which, by definition is self curated. Fortunately, we went on Instagram often throughout the day, and what we say was maybe 8 dogs ganging up on our dog whose tail was tucked between her legs as she tried to escape. What we found fascinating was that this had to have been observed by the staff, since they filmed and posted it. We called the owner and asked about this. He said he would review the tapes. He did. He edited the tapes and added other shots of our dog having fun and deleted the most damaging ones. We came to pick the dog up. The place was still crowded according to the owner. When we came to get her, we waited about 10 minutes for her to be brought out (remember, we cant go in or see in). The staff person explained that, in fact, our dog was treated in a rough manner and apologized. After about 5 minutes of chatting with us on pick up, she lamented that she needed to get back inside as no one else was there to watch the dogs. So, there are a bunch of dogs, left unattended each time a dog is picked up. To recap: Can't see inside, no live camera, short staffed resulting in dogs unattended, our dog gets kinda beat up, video records are altered. This is the upper east side of New York. Do yourself a favor and find a more transparent vendor who appreciates that dogs are family members and people care how they are treated. read more

The entire crew is fantastic! Compared to what I've paid before at other daycares, their 30 day package is a steal. They post stories of the dogs playing every single day on their Instagram stories, and will often post awesome action shots of my dog playing. It's great to be out for the day and get to see how much fun my dog is having online. You can also expect some adorable photo shoots, they gave my pup a ghost costume and sent me adorable Halloween photos! I also love that they have a full backyard. My way of knowing for certain how well my dog is taken care of is easy - her excitement every time we get near the daycare! When we're within a few blocks, she starts pulling on the leash. And when they open the door to bring her in, she spins in circles and her tail wags like crazy. It's her favorite place to go! Kevin and Chris have always been kind and have gone out of their way to make sure not only my dog is happy, but I'm happy too. They are constantly adding things to improve, and I always feel good leaving my pup with them for boarding or for just a play date. The best thing is that on your dog's birthday, they make them a "cake." read more

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In all honesty had I written this review two weeks ago my comments would have been very different. Truth be told I was extremely disappointed when I was told to take my business elsewhere by the General Manager. I had been taking my puppy to Hotel Bark for eight months now, I appreciated their extended hours and Sunday availability. My only concern was with the young gentlemen that worked at the hotel on the weekends. His temperament and demeanor was not very inviting and welcoming towards me. He would often have a look of disdain and annoyance every time I dropped of my pup. My puppy is a Shichon and so his temperament is very playful and friendly. I didn't mention anything at first as everyone can have a bad day or two. We are all human! As time went on I started to notice that my puppy would react much differently around this individual as well. So, one day I decided to mention my concerns to the General Manager, who I spoke with quite often. I made sure not to ask in an accusatory tone as it was just a personal feeling at first. So, I asked as a part of a conversation. He mentioned that the young man that worked weekends was a friend of him. He then went on to say that this individual "Realized that he liked dogs but he didn't love them" Which leads to my poor review of this establishment. This individual mentioned to me on more than one occasion that my puppy was very "Playful" & "Hyperactive" as if that were a bad thing. My puppy passed the temperament test, so I couldn't figure out why a playful pup would be an issue of any kind. It's a doggie daycare after all. *Perhaps for someone who didn't like- dogs that could be a problem, he clearly lacked patience when it came to my playful pup.* I began to grow concerned that he may be tying up my puppy when he was working. On more than one occasion I would drop him off for daycare on the weekends and he wouldn't appear on camera for hours. Most recently he wasn't on camera (stories) for seven hours. When I reached out to the worker to inquire about his absence during these seven hours he informed me that "They missed him while cleaning". Let me just reiterate the camera absence(stories) only happpend when this individual works! I then respectfully asked if he could try to record him more often, as it offered a level of comfort to have a visual of my fur baby. And here once again like clockwork in his reply- he makes mention of how "Playful" my puppy is here. I mean seriously what is this guy's deal with playful, loving puppies?! To my astonishment, I was told if I didn't like it to take my business elsewhere. I am just a concerned Pet Parent who loves her puppy very much. I only wanted to make sure that he was being loved like the rest of the puppies. The whole ordeal was extremley upsetting!. Its hard enough being a black woman in this country.I just learned that our pets have it just as hard! ugh@! read more

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Really insufficient and delayed communication regarding my dog (at first he was a delight, and then randomly after 3 stays, he is no longer welcome????). And also I have found it bizarre that you can't actually enter the facility and go inside, although I think they do have a PR response ready for that. Responding to Christopher/Kevin: Firstly, leave my dad out of your response you unhinged weirdos. Secondly, if he attacked your handlers, that's more than sufficient a reason. What is insufficient (other than your reading comprehension skills) was your COMMUNICATION considering I'm hearing about it six months later and not a peep the last time I boarded him. If there was an issue, I should have been notified immediately upon discharge in person. Additionally, my dog was covered in mud and dirt and had cuts and scrapes when I last picked him up so overall just do better please and also be better human beings in general. read more

I truly cannot express enough how AMAZING they are. My dog Muka went here for 2 years both in daycare and boarding, he was always so excited to go to daycare and would come home so happy! I rarely trust anyone else with Muka and Hotel Bark Ave is a group of kind and talented people who I absolutely trust to care for my fur baby! They are absolutely incredible - I cannot thank them enough for taking care of my dog, Hotel Bark Ave was like his 2nd home! read more

I absolutely LOVE this place - but even more important - my dog LOVES this place. She has severe separation anxiety so I was REALLY nervous about bringing her there. After just one visit - when I brought her back - no stress at all - she pranced in with her tail wagging! She has an absolute ball. When I bring her home after a full day of play - she eats and is then knocked out for the night. I love that I can watch clips of her on Instagram during the day and the staff has been great. I love the work they're doing. Such a great service! read more

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Kevin is the best. They know exactly what they are doing and I knew my Henry was in good hands. They are constantly posting photos and videos on Instagram and if you email them to check in they respond right away. Whenever we need to board Henry we know that Hotel Bark Avenue is the place. Plus they are very reasonably priced for NYC! read more

I was so excited to take my puppy F. to this daycare. The five star reviews and backyard completely won me over. Unfortunately, during F's trial, he broke his leg. I was told it was because he jumped off of something and landed wrong. Since this happened within the first ten minutes of his trial, I firmly believe he should have been watched more closely as the daycare learned F's temperament and abilities (F has been to daycare before and has had no issues!). With that being said, they did work with their insurance and are covering 2500 dollars of the surgery. However, that is less than 50% of his total care, not to mention the time it takes to care for a puppy on restricted activity for over a month. I completely understand that accidents happen, but I do think it's important to know that this can happen to your pup if you take them here. I'd recommend taking your dog to a slightly more boring (but much safer) daycare instead. 6000 dollars and a two month recovery is quite the serious accident. read more

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It's a nerve racking experience to send your furry ball of sunshine into the unknown. Wondering if she's going to socialize with the other pups and if anxious tendencies will follow her to a daycare. Hotel Bark Ave has such a wonderful staff, from quick replies to emails and calls to pictures and videos on Instagram, I feel at ease to leave her in the very competent and capable hands of Kevin. She's a different dog now, being more playful and social, and leaves the daycare tired, which is a relief, cause it brings me peace of mind that she's been playing all day. Such beautiful pictures, from group shots (how do they do it?) to playing in the backyard. Yes! They have a backyard! With bushes, cots, and toys! We're so happy to have found this gem of a place at such an affordable rate. My little and I have never been happier and will continue to come back. She has a home away from home! You guys are amazing! read more

Hotel Bark Ave took such exquisite care of my pup 6 month old Tacoma. Tacoma came from Alabama via the SPCA in Westchester. After two months he is still getting used to city sounds, people and other pups. The pics and videos on IG were amazing and the guys have the best captions for the doggies ridiculousness. My fiancé just picked up Tacoma and he was having so much fun he didn't want to leave Bark Ave Hotel. I consoled him by explaining that Hotel Bark Ave is like Peter Pan's land of the Lost boys. He had been hanging with friends, playing and living his best dog life. I love Hotel Bark Ave! They will keep your dog safe, happy and loved. read more

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The best place to leave your dog ever!! My dog is ecstatic every time just getting off the subway at 103rd because she knows she's headed to daycare. It's so obvious how well they take care of the dogs and actually know each individual dog. Particularly Kevin, who can tell me all about what my dog did that day. Bark Ave is a blessing to ease the anxiety of pet parents leaving their dogs for the day or overnight. read more

My rescue puppy had the time of her life playing with the great dogs at Hotel Bark Ave. She got to cuddle up with Kevin at night and was exhausted when she came home. And, as everyone knows, a tired puppy is a good puppy. Plus Keven takes the most amazing photographs of the pups and posts videos so you can see your dog on Instagram. read more

Caring, compassionate, considerate, attentive, flexible and best of all affordable! I believe they are not only the bets dog business in NYC but the best dog experience in NYC as well. They provide a critical and crucial service continually, day in and day out. The staff is welcoming and affectionate with each and every fur pal. My dog has been attending since she has been 16 weeks and practically grew up there, learning the in's and outs of becoming a dog in the city. Without Hotel Bark, I would not be able to raise my pup in the city. Very grateful for them, would not have anyone else care over my dog but all the nurturing staff and ownership of Hotel Bark Ave. Thank you Chris, Kevin, Icharo and all of the support staff, volunteers and contributors for making all of this possible. read more

Cannot say enough WONDERFUL things. We are nervous first time pet parents and Kevin helps our worries away. He truly loves his job and it is felt from the pups to parents. Our girl is a little more quiet/ still warming up and he gave us some pointers and tips to get her more accumulated. 10/10 would recommend and completely trust! read more

I've been using daycare and boarding for my little rescue dude, Jameson. He's a new addition to the family and has a lot of fear inside such a tiny body! The staff are incredibly patient with him, they give him lots of attention but are very aware when he needs a little space. The longest I boarded him was 6 nights and he came back smelly (as expected with so many dogs around) but not a hair on his head out of place! Which is hard to say generally, when I've boarded dogs at other locations for long periods of time they often come home sick or a little hurt. I also LOVE the open style of the place -- there aren't crates that they're stuck in over night. They get to hang with their pals on the couches or floors and it has really helped him open up a bit more. As an additional bonus: there are many pictures and videos that are posted on their instagram! Professional level dog photos, if you ask me! read more

Giving Hotel Bark Ave one star for a very similar reason I gave their dog walking service one star. They're money guzzling robots. They have some BS rule that is "mandated by their building" that you can't pick up your own dog on a Sunday because there's a funeral home next door. If you ask me, it's just a sleazy way to get another night out of you. Countless times I came back from vacation on a Sunday and was told I could not come pick up my own dog and was forced to pay an additional night even when I wanted my dog back. The straw that broke the camels back was when I tried to book him for Labor Day weekend and was told I couldn't pick up my dog on Sunday because of their stupid rule or Monday because it's Labor Day even though they have someone there at all times. Unless you want your dogs held hostage by these pigs that just want your money, run far far away. read more

SO.RUDE. I'm not sure why Kevin felt it was necessary to be so short but I certainly did not earn that as a customer. I called ahead to let the business know I was coming to pick my pooch up after a trial daycare day. I spoke with Kevin, he said to call back when I was outside, I said ok, I'll be there in about two minutes. So I park, walk up to the building and call. Kevin picks up, says something I can't hear and just hangs up. So I call back. He picks up again, clearly irritated and says, HE'LL BE RIGHT OOOUUUUUTTTT." and drops the the call again. I wish I had a recording of his tone, it was absolutely not warranted. Completely incensed, when Kevin appeared with my dog, I asked him to unlock the gate and give me my dog, and I told him I thought his rude behavior was completely uncalled for. As I walked quickly back to my car, he was yelling at me that I was the one who was rude, and other comments that I wasn't able to make out. What exactly warranted treating a customer that way? Until that moment, all transactions had been totally benign. There was absolutely no reason to be a jerk. I have no idea how my dog did, right now he's completely grouchy and seems out of sorts which is odd as he's never behaved that way before. I guess it doesn't matter as we will not be returning. In response to Christopher: I do not at all dispute that I called on my way to pick up Darwin and was told to call back. This was not a problem. Let me say again, when I called back as I was instructed the response was so brief I could not hear what was said and then Kevin disconnected the call. Again, this was not a problem except that I had no idea what the directions were. Which is why I called back a third time. Kevin picked up the phone, no greeting, clearly annoyed and he let me know it. I also do not dispute directing Kevin to open up the gate immediately and hand me Darwin's leash nor do I dispute walking away from your business as quickly as possible. For you to expect me to stand there and chat with him after that last phone exchange is absurd. Regarding Darwin's visit, I'm very glad he had a good time. That was the point of the visit and the reason for keeping him there the for the duration of the day, although I wonder if he was grouchy when I picked him up due to minor dehydration (two bowls of water when we got home. ) As a last note, I find it interesting you felt the need to give a not so subtle dig about the amount of time he was there (which is actually listed on your website as an option) but it does help to explain the emotional manipulation and gaslighting in the two emails I received from your business. read more

I've been sending my dog here for about 3 months, and I couldn't be happier! The price is competitive for NYC and there's a full backyard! I'm so relieved my pup can run around outside instead of be inside in a boring room. I live locally to a few pet daycares and all of them are just four walls with minimal toys. At hotel bark ave, I know my pup is getting treats, play time & catch! Plus he gets to explore the backyard off leash which is so hard to get in NYC. He always comes home exhausted & he's in great hands. Not to mention I love the daily instagrams!! Saucer is obsessed with everyone at bark ave especially Kevin read more

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I can't say enough good things about Hotel Bark Ave! We've been taking our pup Trenton there for 8 months since we adopted him and they've been absolutely wonderful. Bark Ave offers both daycare and walk services so we are free to alternate between the two through a single contact which makes it so easy for my husband and me. We simply email every Sunday with our desired schedule for the week and we're all set! Kevin who primarily manages the daycare is truly a dog whisperer -- and couldn't be nicer or easier to work with! Trenton is a rescue and he had a bit of a hard time adjusting to NYC life, and the team at Bark Ave was so supportive and helpful through his transition. Also, the daycare space has a lovely outdoor patio and the pups can run freely from inside to outside, which is a rare find from what I hear about other daycare options! I most definitely recommend Bark Ave. read more

I had my dog in the hotel for a trial run, every thing was fine and the owner Garrett said my dog was doing fine. But after two weeks when we need to board our dog he told us that he can't take our dog because my dog is not a good fit. Not sure why he didn't mention it at the pick up during the trial run instead of giving us hard time last minute find accommodation for my dog. If we got a "everything is good" we assume that we can board her in the future. If you want to tell us that "she is not doing well with other dogs" please be transparent so we could look for other dog hotel. Now we are leaving soon and have to find other place. read more

I cannot say enough good things about Hotel Bark Ave. Unlike all the other dog daycares & boarding in the city, Hotel Bark Ave has a huge back yard - Kevin often posts instagram videos showing the dogs playing and having lots of fun out there. The staff are so attentive, responsive, and caring. My rescue, Albert, has gone to Hotel Bark Avenue for a few lengthy stays and it means so much to know he is so well taken care of and literally having the time of his life playing with all the other pups in such a spacious and clean environment. Not to mention there are literal beds and sofas that the dogs can sleep on at night. There really is no where else I would send Albert - so again thank you Hotel Bark Ave for providing such an amazing service to our pups. read more

I absolutely love this doggie day care for my Ziva. Being a first time dog owner with a rescue who has terrible separation anxiety leaving her for the day was really hard for me. The moment I met the manager Kevin, he made me feel so at ease and answered all my emails checking in on her within 30 minutes. She always is so happy there and I can't thank the whole team at Hotel Bark Avenue enough. We love you!! read more

We adore Kevin and the pack at Hotel Bark Ave, and so does Phoebe! Our dog was scared for the first few visits (she is under-socialized due to COVID-19) but she quickly warmed up to her friends at doggy daycare. Phoebe plays all day and comes home ready to chill and rest -- exactly what we were hoping for! Phoebe's socialization at daycare has also helped her gain confidence around other dogs, which means we can bring her to Dog parks without worrying about her behavior. Thank you Kevin!!! read more

I've been on the hunt for a new dog boarder after a terrible experience with my last one. I love that this place requires a trial day to ensure that your dog is a good fit. I also like that their building is really secure. That was a good sign. I ended up using them during my vacation. The staff is so nice and they keep you up to date on your pet via Instagram while you are away. My little puggy was returned to me without any issues. I will definitely be using them again. read more

I started out leaving Lemon, our shiba/eskimo mix, there for daycare when she was about 16 weeks old. The first day she was apprehensive about leaving my side, the second day she pulled hard on her leash to get inside and join the fun as quickly as possible. She LOVES going there and reverts to full on puppy excited whenever she sees the staff. The owner and staff are responsive and attentive. For example, when Lemon her her paw (on my watch), I posted online and they emailed me within 20 minutes to see if I wanted to reschedule the daycare day since she had to go to the vet. When she's there, I know she's in good hands and has someone keeping an eye on her, because they email me immediately if they have any concerns or questions. Highly recommend them to anyone who wants a fun daycare for their pup. read more

Our Shiba Inu has been going to Hotel Bark since he was a puppy; occasionally for daycare as well as boarding when we are traveling. Their affiliate, Bark Ave Dog Walkers also walk our little one on a daily basis. We couldn't be happier and our Shiba absolutely loves them - truth be told, he's sometimes happier to see Bark coming than us:) Their setup with the big courtyard in the back is also awesome, as an owner its great to know your dog gets to go outside and frolic around and not being confined to an empty sterile room with a couple of windows. Ever since we started using them they have also been super accommodative when we come with last minute requests, which unfortunately happens relatively frequently as our schedules are sometimes in flux... Before we found Bark we went through a number of walkers, daycares and boarding services but were never satisfied, either with service level or facilities. Luckily since we found Bark we were able to stop searching! read more

If I could give them 1,000 stars I would!!! Hotel bark Ave is by far the best place to leave your fur babies for the day/night and even for a long extended vacation. Trust me, you won't be the only one getting your funny on. Kevin made sure my fur babies got spoiled, loved and helped one of my antisocial pup make new friends!!!!!! The cleanliness of the place is so surreal knowing there's a lot of personalities under that roof. I feel confident that I picked the right place for my babies, I promise you! There's won't be any regret thank you so much!!! Can't wait to be back!! read more

My dog has such a great time at Hotel Bark Ave. Whenever I drop him off, he starts wagging his tail like crazy and runs right in! I love that there is a backyard with lots of space to run around. I always look forward to seeing posted photos and videos of my dog throughout the day as he plays with the other dogs. The staff is flexible schedule-wise and good about last minute requests. I have such peace of mind knowing my dog is in good hands. read more

Whenever I've boarded my dog with Hotel Bark Ave I've been very happy with the service. The dog "hotel" is a great facility, with the indoor and outdoor areas, and it's much better than the cold and impersonal boarding places. The last time I boarded Pirate with them (for a week), she was happy and healthy and completely ready to sleep when she got home. The sign of a great dog daycare. read more

My dog and I are very happy with Hotel Bark Ave day care. I love that the site has a backyard where she can go off leash and run around and that the main room looks like a home, with a couch for the pups to lounge on. The staff and the owner all seem to genuinely love the dogs under their care. And their instagram game is A+! read more

Love this place! We take our rescue beagle here for day camp because of his separation anxiety. When he's here he doesn't miss us at all. He spends his days playing and sniffing around in the backyard or lounging on the couches. We also love that we get to watch him on Instagram videos all day. Bonus that they don't kennel the dogs at all during the day but they have plenty of places to hide away and rest when they're tired. read more

Where do I start? My dog has always been a very social girl, she has a lot of energy and love which can be a handful sometimes. KEVIN really makes this place t h e best experience we've received with any pet hotel ever! Shes been to about 6 different daycares & we've found this one to be the best hands down. Kevin is the nicest person ever, he treats the dogs as if they were his own, very caring and understanding. I say this because there has been many times where we had no reservation for her and he accepted us last minute. I know when my dog likes a person and/or place but she loves this place so much. Theres always other dogs that seem to be frequent visitors as well. The dogs literally play all day, go to sleep whenever they finally wear out. They have a huge backyard for the pups to run around in as well as where they actually stay. The other dogs are also friendly & playful so you wouldnt have to worry about anything. Anyways as I said before Kevin is the primary caretaker, he has really made this place of business the most memorable and safe place so whenever she wants to go to daycare or needs boarding, this is the first place we think of!!! We love it seriously lol if we could give it 10 stars read more

My dog has been going to Hotel Bark Ave when we go on vacation since she was a puppy and absolutely LOVES it there! The staff and owners are extremely kind, attentive, and caring. Plus, they post videos and pictures to instagram so I always feel like I know what my pup is up to. The space is perfect for the dogs to play and the outdoor area is great! I would highly recommend to anyone looking for daycare or overnights. read more

Such kind people at this place! I love that they put up Instagram videos so I can watch my pup all day. My pup loves the backyard and gets so excited every time we take him. Thank you hotel bark ave for being such a great business! read more

Like most pet owners, we think of our dogs as family and want to be sure they're in the best hands while we're away. We dropped Alfie and P off with Bark Ave for a two night stay recently, and within moments of arriving, felt we had found our guys. There is a big backyard for the dogs to run freely and plenty of space indoors, as well. Throughout the stay, Bark Ave posted pictures of their visitors on Instagram and Facebook, which eased this crazy mom's separation anxiety. The dogs both had such a great time, I think they wanted to stay! Knowing we have such trustworthy, caring boarders makes going out of town so much easier - we won't hesitate to use them again and again. Thanks so much! read more

My Merlin has been going to Hotel Bark Ave for both daycare and boarding since he was a puppy! I was very nervous about him attending daycare but now I cannot imagine Merlin in better hands! Also, Merlin used to be nervous and shy around other dogs, but since daycare, he has blossomed so much. I am so incredibly grateful for this place--the staff are amazing and I know my dog will be well taken care of :) read more

We have been boarding our golden doodle, Maddie, at Hotel Bark Ave for almost two years. It is nothing short of fantastic and I tell everyone I know that they should be boarding/doggie daycare there. The #1 thing is the incredibly large outdoor space (and real outdoor space, with plants, trees, and doggie lounges, not just a small concrete area at other places) that I have never found anywhere else in Manhattan. And the indoor space is great too with an actual couch! The #2 best thing is the staff - it's a small, consistent group with low turnover that get to know the dogs well. They're willing to administer medicine, answer your emails from vacation to give you updates, give you actual, detailed reports on how your dog was during pick up, and are so quick to respond to emails. And #3 has to be the amazing instagram videos we watch religiously when we're away (I guess we are crazy dog parents). Also it has a great mix and number of dogs - never too crowded where the dogs are on top of each other (however the dogs do like to cuddle). Maddie is always pooped after boarding, but happy, healthy, and safe. We unfortunately moved 40 blocks downtown last year and STILL trek uptown to board Maddie there because it's that good. If we lived closer, I would 100% do daily M-F daycare and am jealous of the dogs/owners that do it. We tried a few other doggie daycares out by us that didn't even come close to Hotel Bark Ave - the other daycares had countless rotating staff, no outdoor space, tiny indoor space for giant dogs that was an empty room, and whenever I picked up Maddie, no one could tell me about her behavior. Just an FYI - I believe there is a weight limit (?50 lbs) so just ask. read more

Our lab-mix has been going to Hotel Bark Ave for a little over a year and we couldn't be happier! She is almost 14 years old and needs a little extra care - everyone at Hotel Bark Ave are so patient and warm with her. Our dog loves the back yard and is happy to lay in the garden all day long on sunny days. We love Hotel Bark Ave and know our dog is well taken care of everyday. read more