My baby is so happy every time he comes here! He literally drags me into this place and chokes on his collar and starts coughing he gets so excited. The staff is super wonderful and they always let you know if there were any hiccups during the day, like if your dog was a little off or seemed to have a tummy ache or anything they will be sure to let you know. read more

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Our puppy loves this place! The staff is friendly and often share stories of his day and let us know how he did. He often doesn't want to leave at the end of the day. But when he gets home, he is ready for some rest. read more

Have boarded our dog several times at this Barker Lounge location. The biggest tell that it's a good place is that the doggo pulls like crazy to get inside!! The staff are super nice and clearly are dog people. I knocked a star off because they don't have cameras with live feeds and the outdoor area is pretty grim. But overall, since our dog likes going back, go back we will! read more

Our pup seems to like it here... always gets excited when we arrive, and he is usually quite tired at the end of the day. What I like the most is that they are open on weekends, unlike some of the major competitors. Drop off and pick up used to take some time, but I think its fairly quick now for the most part. You could get unlucky and arrive behind a bunch of people and have to wait, but generally it is fine. The only thing holding me back from giving 5 stars is that it can be difficult if not impossible to get an appt without at least a week notice. Given that the prepaid days need to be used within a year this means that you need to be very careful and not prebuy too many days. read more

My dog Gryffin loves when I say "want to go to Barker Lounge?", he gets so excited to play with other dogs. We've sent him for both daycare and overnight boarding. They separate dogs into groups based off temperament and to ensure all dogs in the group get along. When we leave him for boarding, we get a report card saying what he did while we were away, including any dogs he played with (although mine typically prefers hanging with the BL staff!) and how he ate. He is always tired when he comes home, meaning he had adequate exercise during his stay. read more

This place is really cute and my puppy gets so excited when we pull into the parking lot for me to drop him off. I was nervous with finding a place that I can trust but the staff is great and keeps me well informed. I have utilized daycare and boarding and have no complaints. Next time my pup is boarded, I plan on scheduling him for grooming as well so I can provide a further update. My dog comes home exhausted after playing with the other dogs all day - GOAL ACCOMPLISHED! read more

I love bringing my dog here for doggy daycare! They initially do a meet and greet to see if your dog is a good fit. After that you can schedule daycare appointments online. I also schedule a bath for my dog during her stay. They do a really great job trimming her nails! read more

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The only place I will bring my buddy! The entire staff is absolutely amazing! Special kudos to Erin who always goes out of her way for my crazy bull! But honestly the staff loves what they do, true dog lovers! The owner is blessed to have these amazing people working at Barker Lounge!! Thanks to all of you!!! Love you guys!!! read more

The Barker Lounge - Pet Sitting Near Me - Cranford, New Jersey

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So far I have only tried bath for my boy and very happy with the service. Will be trying boarding soon. Hopefully would not be disappointed :) read more

The lead times to book your pet for daycare here as astronomical, having to book day care 2-3 weeks in advance is unsustainable. I do find it a bit odd that almost all other dog daycares offer live camera feeds so you can check in on your pets and they do not and you don't get any updates either. Seems like an okay play but I've never seen the places they keep the dogs. Update: I was refunded for the remaining days I had at this location unprompted. They longer want my business due to this review. I would not recommend leaving a pet with this place solely based on the way it's managed. read more

I had originally given this place 5 stars for their service but the way they have handled daycare during the pandemic is absolutely awful. They will not remove expiration dates from daycare days and I'm about to lose over 700 dollars because the facility is located near an office I currently do not go to and not anywhere near my home. Not only this but even if you try and use your days you need to know your schedule over a week ahead of time as days book up quickly. It's understandable that they are short staffed but to not remove expiration dates on daycare days is absolutely absurd given the current circumstances. I have tried endlessly to explain the situation and come to a resolution but due to the handling of the situation I will no longer be using this company for daycare. read more

Love the Barker Lounge. The staff is amazing, always so helpful and willing to help. Specials thanks to Sam/Erin and Andrew they are the exceptional. Love Love read more

This place is AMAZING!! My dogs absolutely love The Barker Lounge and get so excited to see their friends!! Even when I'm home and mention The Barker Lounge they go absolutely nuts! I was lucky to get my two year old, Shepherd Hound, in when he was a puppy -when The Barker Lounge just opened. When it came to bringing in my new puppy in, also a Shepherd Hound, it took a while to schedule an appointment. So many people want to be a part of this place that there's a bit of a wait, which is totally cool and it wasn't long before I was able to get her in for a meet and greet. They accepted her and now my dogs are the happiest spoiled rotten animals ever read more

I tried barker lounge twice and did not feel comfortable leaving my dog there a third time. There is no transparency and no individual attention. It looks nice but that is about it. My dog was not excited to go back and was very excited to leave on both occasions. I have found a daycare with smaller group size and tons more transparency in Rahway. I asked if my dog fell asleep during nap time and they could not give me an answer. read more

What a fantastically run company. These guys care about their clients (dogs of course) and their employees. They are amazing with pick up and drop off and my dog had a great time when he was here for daycare. My newborn was asleep in the car and I was able to call them to come pick my dog up and this was pre-Covid! Great job guys. read more

I am sooooo happy with the service from the Barker Lounge. I needed a place to board my dog for a week while I was on vacation and I chose the Barker Lounge because of the friendly, compassionate staff and incredible facility. I could not ask for more. The facility was super clean and all the dogs looked like they were having a great time. My dog, Archie, acclimated quickly to the environment. They have large indoor and outdoor play areas with plenty of room for the dogs to exercise and play. I loved the fact that the employees play with and interact with the dogs rather then simply watch and supervise. And, the best part is that the dogs are separated by size and temperament, so I never had to worry about him mixing with "the wrong crowd." I love that my dog had his own large, private suite to sleep. I was also impressed with the pricing. The Barker Lounge is less expensive than my local vet and the Barker Lounge offers so much more. I shopped around different boarding facilities and nothing compared to the Barker Lounge. It was less expensive than the others, the facility is super clean and the staff is outstanding. The Barker Lounge definitely spoiled my dog during his stay. I highly recommend this place and I know Archie can't wait to visit again. read more

My dog had a scratch on his face and it was probably because the people taking care of them don't get paid enough because the owner is a bum that doesn't pay them... just personal experience from leaving my dog there and talking to the workers. Owner is a BUM pay your workers! We pay you enough to leave our dogs there! read more

I'm not going to go into much detail but don't bring your dog here. It's dirty and the kennel cough outbreaks are just too much. I will never step foot inside again . read more

We left our two puppies at this place for a week while we vacationed in Mexico. When we picked them up, we noticed that our little Max (a poodle) was in terrible shape. Apparently he didn't have an appetite at all while he was there, yet they claim that he played a lot whit the other little dogs. He is also now terrified of tile floors for some reason so he won't come into the kitchen at our house anymore. Our bigger dog (a boxer) was placed in confinement for the entire stay because he was "unpredictable". Please do not take your dogs here. First of all, the place does not have any cameras and they don't allow owners to watch any of the areas where the dogs are staying. While you are away, you know absolutely nothing about the well being of your puppies. I am so heartbroken about what my little angles had to go through. I did find another place on rt.22 where they show you around the facilities, they send you pictures of your dog and they call you if there is any sort of problem. read more

They seemed to have mistreated my dog. Dog was scared to re-enter the lounge when I came in to complain about the multiple scratches on my dogs face. read more

I have been really happy with the Barker Lounge, my puppy comes home tired after a day of daycare. Anyone who has a puppy knows that they have a lot of energy, and The Barker Lounge gives her playtime to get out the energy. The staff that I have met have always been very nice and accommodating to me. You have to wait awhile to schedule your meet & greet, but in my opinion, I rather them be thorough and picky on what dogs they allow in rather than let any dog in to their facility that is not socialized. read more

I cannot say enough good things about The Barker Lounge! They are wonderful. I have been bringing my dog Nathan there for just about a year and wish i had found them sooner. Nathan loves going, I tell him it's daycare day and he jumps up out of bed ready to go. He can't wait to see all of his friends (2 legged and 4 legged) he always has such a good time. I have boarded Nathan twice while I had to travel for work and again they were wonderful. I got updates and when his appetite was a little off from being away from home they let me know and asked if they could supplement his food with some chicken which he loved of course. The staff is wonderful, always so friendly and always happy to see us walk through the door. I swear they love him as much as I do. (Especially Erin ) And Nathan loves them all too, he would stay as long as I let him. If you are looking for a great place to bring your dog for daycare or boarding the Barker Lounge is it! Nathan loves it and so does his momma. read more

Like they say, a tired dog is a happy dog! Gracie has been asleep since we got home 2 hours ago! She LOVES doggy daycare at Barker Lounge. They just moved to this new location and it's wonderful! Very spacious and super clean. The staff is always cheerful and treats pups like family. We've used the grooming ability once (extra charge) and were pleased with that service too. Over all, the fees are more than reasonable, the environment is happy and friendly, and we are so glad we found them - for day care or just to let Gracie go hang with her friends. Already reserved her extended stay when we go away for a few days. Two paws way way up for Barker Lounge in Cranford!! read more

The Barker Lounge - Pet Sitting Near Me - Cranford, New Jersey

Third time is truly a charm at this place. After moving here from out of state, I struggled to find my little guy (Frankie - a 'Chiweenie') a daycare. The first two times he went, he was not his normal playful and rambunctious self. I considered not bringing him back, but decide to give it one last try and I'm (we, I assume) so happy I did. He runs right in and can't wait to get to the play area to see his friends. This place is so clean and the staff is amazing, he used to come home smelling awful from daycare, not the case here. After a long day at The Barker Lounge, he's exhausted for a couple days. The prices are pretty standard for a good doggy daycare, they also offer boarding grooming services (which I've yet to utilize). Very friendly staff, when you pick up the dog, they give you a rundown of how they behaved for the day. Definitely worth checking out ... read more

I brought my Beagle (Lucy) to the Barker Lounge while my GF and I were away for a wedding on Memorial Day weekend. I was very impressed by the Barker Lounge's Professional The Barker Lounge requires that all dogs' medical records be up to date including shots and before a dog can be boarded there must be a trial day to make sure the dog's temperament is calm enough to be boarded. I think these two steps show that the Barker Lounge knows what they are doing and makes sure that your dog is not put in the same area as a dog that will harm him or her. I also had Lucy groomed during her stay. When I picked her up she was happy and significantly less smelly. She was also very happy and i think she enjoyed her stay at the Barker Lounge. Additionally, the Barker Lounge gave me a Report Card regarding Lucy's stay. I liked this added touch and made me feel better knowing how she did. I definitely recommend the Barker Lounge for anyone's dog. They truly love dogs and it shows. read more

My Rottweiler LOVES barker lounge. As soon as we pull in the lot she knows exactly where we are. She plays all day and is exhausted by the time she gets home. The staff is great, very relaxed yet thorough. The prices are reasonable. I wouldn't put my girl in daycare or board her anywhere else ! read more

We have been using the Barker Lounge in Cranford, NJ (previously located Roselle Park) for over a year now and we highly recommend it. The staff is friendly and helpful, and it's clear that they genuinely love dogs. They always take great care of our highly energetic pup (a 25-lb terrier-hound mix). We typically use the daycare services 3-4 times per week, and have used their overnight boarding for both long and short trips. For the overnight trips, they allow you to bring the dog bed from home, treats, and familiar toys, which makes her stay much more pleasant. In short, we've been very satisfied with the Barker Lounge and expect to use their services for years to come. read more

My dog is usually there 3-5 times per week and absolutely loves it. I've been taking my very active and hyper doggy to the Barker Lounge for over a year. Since the beginning I noticed how well the staff treats all their clients, furry and human alike. My dog absolutely loves it there, it's like his second family . I have complete peace of mind knowing how well cared for he is during the day. He comes home nice and tired and he has never had any issues. They have a "meet and greet" to ensure the new dogs coming in do not have behavioral problems, so I don't have to worry about my dog's safety, which is the most important thing. I completely trust them and know they look after him like a family member. read more

If you want a super chill and great place to leave your dog, take him to The Barker Lounge. Hyper dogs come home from daycare tired and loved. When you go on vacation your dog can too and stay for a few nights. More than reasonable prices for the quality loving your dog will receive. read more

The front desk has a female (dark long hair) that seems miserable every time I come. So damn rude. Makes the experience so horrible. I really used to love this place but I don't any more. They make you purchase the shit there in person but you can't reserve shit with them. It's such a fucking process. What a horrible system and completely takes away from your dogs happiness. read more

This is the only place where I feel safe taking my dog. Every time he goes there he jumps around excited like its Christmas and he sleeps for days when I pick him up! Love this place! read more

I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who wants their pup to be somewhere safe and reliable! When I brought my dog there to board they kept me updated on her eating habits and even wrote a creative "report card" to tell me about her experience! Every time I go back they remember who I am and I don't even have to mention my dogs name because they get to know their customers. I will definitely be bringing my pooch back for plenty more visits! read more

Fantastic place to leave the pups! We have two very different size dogs, and they each get to spend all day in play groups with other appropriately sized dogs. Our dogs are always super excited when they get here, and super tired (in a good way!) when we get them back. read more

LOVE this place! The staff is amazing, facility is super clean and they treat my furbaby like one of their own. My little girl LOVES going there, she practically jumps out of the car. They allow the pups to run free in open play and by the time she comes home she is pooped and falls right to sleep. when you board over night they give you the CUTEST report cards that tell you how your furbaby did during the stay. when you are away for numerous days they do an email update which REALLY puts me at ease while i am away. this is the perfect place to send your furbaby whether it be for a day or overnight. they are fantastic. read more

My family and I had been in search of an overnight boarding facility and being that we live in Cranford and The Barker Lounge was local we figured it would be the perfect fit. The Barker Lounge must approve of your dog at a trial day before you can use their services. I reached out to set up a trial day about 2 months before our scheduled vacation and I was lucky I didn't wait any longer. They advised that the next trial date was over a month out from when I contacted them (and a week before we were scheduled to leave) so if you are contacting them for the first time make sure you do it way in advance of your trip. In picking up and dropping off I noticed that the place was hopping. Lots of people in and out but only two people were at the front desk the whole time so the line did get a bit backed up. After the trial day my pup was exhausted but didn't show any serious signs of wear until the next day. Her left eye was seriously red and oozing. We brought her to the vet who advised that she must have hit her head on something at the facility causing the eye infection but they couldn't be too sure of what exactly caused it. This obviously concerned us since we knew she got the injury during her time at the barker lounge but we didn't have any other options for care for her for our upcoming trip. She stayed overnight for a total of 6 days. During that time I heard nothing from them. No calls no photos (they don't have a video feed to see the dogs). I called to check up on her and after putting me on hold for a while they gave me a generic she's doing so well and being playful. I asked about her eating since i knew she wouldn't have a strong appetite being away from us and they just said that she was fine. Not very comforting. Upon picking her up I noticed that her elbows had scabs like she had been laying or rubbing up against something hard or rough. I asked if she was ever laying on a rough ground and they said no they have blankets and mats all around for the dogs. I find it hard to believe she received such scrapes laying on a soft area... It is now 2 months later and the fur still hasn't grown back fully nor has her eye been the same. She now gets many 'eye boogies' which she never had prior to her stay. After this experience my family has sought care at other facilities. 4 Paws Inn in Roselle at the Barker lounges old location gives much more personal and attentive care. This place just seems like thy care more about quantity not quality. Do I think my dog was mistreated? No but I do think she was perhaps neglected a bit during her stay. With the amount of dogs that they care for per day and a limited number of staff I can only imagine how overwhelmed the workers are. When I'm away I want to know that my dog is not only safe but happy and thriving. I didn't feel that at The Barker Lounge. For more personal and attentive care for your fur baby look elsewhere. read more

First and foremost, I would like to just make a comment on the review below regarding the vaccination requirement.... Reading that review just gave me even MORE confidence that this facility is a good one. I would never trust my dog to stay in a place that had any leniency on health requirements of the dogs. Who is to say that an "over the counter" type of Bordatella vaccine is effective and safe? I'm sure individual research was done and not to discount that, but a business owner can't allow one-off exceptions just because you want to save some money. Bordatella is serious and awful (my pup had it once when she was young). Even with a proven vaccine from the vet it can still be contracted, so by no means would I feel comfortable leaving my dog in a place that allows whatever vaccine you feel like giving your dog. So I applaud the owner's decision to decline you service when you did not adhere to the requirements. Dogs aren't cheap, and their vaccines are certainly not cheap. I recommend dog insurance (I use Progressive) which can help offset regular medical costs of your pet. Now - in terms of The Barker Lounge itself, I am a fan. The staff is caring, attentive, and easy to coordinate with. The current facility in Roselle is just fine; before we ever let our pup go here (even just for a doggy daycare day) they showed us around the facility. The current facility is a bit on the smaller side for my liking but I am very excited to see the new bigger facility that is in the works!!! I've heard some rumors of the "fun stuff" they have planned and it sounds great. When it comes to boarding, a word of advice. Leaving your dog anywhere new for the first time can be a little traumatizing regardless of how great it is. In any new place, I would start out by introducing them to it with doggy daycare. Then maybe one or two nights for boarding before a drop off for a significant amount of time. Easier said than done, yes, but the best approach for your dog regardless of how great a facility is. read more

I've been a customer at this facility for over 6 years and would have given 5 stars 10X over until recently. The owner of the Roselle facility is I believe the owner of The Barker Lounge franchise which makes my experience even more upsetting. We routinely board our dog for a week at a time several times a year when we go on vacations or business trips. The staff has always been courteous, friendly and efficient. Brando always seems to enjoy himself because he comes home tired for days after playing for a week. That's the good, now for the bad. All boarding facilities require up to date shots and especially the bordetella administered every 6 months (even though 12 months is the standard). We have always taken our pup to a vet to administer the bordetella but recently we found out that this medicine is available online which is a simple squeeze bottle that goes up his nose. If your dog is healthy then there is no reason this cannot be administered by me just like I give him heart worm medicine, frontline medicine, etc... When I called The Barker Lounge to ask them what paperwork they needed from me when I give him the bordetella medicine, they said that they would not accept anything other than a vet visit. Understandably they want to protect their dogs, their facility and my dog from any boarding sicknesses as do I, but requiring this medicine to be administered by a vet is overboard. Visiting a Vet requires an expensive visit for an inexpensive medicine that can easily be administered up his nose by me (or any dog owner). I have saved money over the years by taking our dog to Petsmart where vets visit routinely and administer medicine/shots as needed but this requires hours on line unless you get there early and you still spend an hour waiting (or more). If we couldn't visit Petsmart, we would visit our vet where we would routinely spend $150 for a simple administering of medicine and this has to be done EVERY 6 months. Why when an inexpensive alternative is available, would ANY boarding facility not do what they can to help make boarding at their facility easier is beyond me. Once again I offered many alternatives from Filming the administering of the medicine and providing an invoice of the purchase to administering the medicine right in front of the staff when I dropped off my dog. Nothing was sufficient for the franchise owner since his company requires a vet visit for a simple medicine. I don't go to the doctor when I take Tylenol or use a nasal spray and neither should my dog be required to do this when a cheaper and just as safe alternative is available to anyone who boards their pups. I'm not administering shots to my dog (even though this is legal to do yourself too). In my opinion this franchise owner (Jason) does not use common sense in accommodating his customers and since he has grown his business from one facility to five (and more to come), I don't believe he really cares to satisfy his customers anymore. While I've enjoyed using this facility over the years, I will not use it again due to poor customer service and I advise others against using it for when situations arise that are outside the box, you will not get any sort of common sense business decisions made to accommodate you or your dog. In my opinion he has grown too big and does not care as much for his customers anymore. Finally, if you are looking for a better place to board your dog, I would highly recommend Rover.com. We are now boarding our dog with a lovely family, save money doing so and our dog gets to play with several dogs while enjoying more personal and loving care. Oh and common sense is used by these care providers too. read more

LOVE THIS PLACE!!! Before bringing our little Daisy here, we did quite a bit of research. The Barker Lounge was the only place in our area that lets dogs play all day when they are being boarded. We found the others charged extra for play time and kept the dogs in cages for a big portion of the day. The first time she was boarded here, the staff knew we were worried about her and actually called us up in FL to let us know that she was doing great and even made a special friend that she liked to play with. She has also attended day care here and by the time we leave the Barker Lounge parking lot she is dozing on the seat exhausted from all the fun she had. She has also been groomed here and I have to say that from all the places we have tried, they do the best grooming here too. You can tell the staff truly are dog lovers and enjoy their jobs. Highly recommend!!! read more

It looks like it could have been a great place. However you must participate in a "meet & greet" before you can board or take you dog for day care. This is fine except they don't have any appointments for a "meet and greet" until 1 to 2 months out. I don't know if they are under staffed or have some management issue but I am passing on this place. Not being to actually provide the service is a red flag for me :( read more

Our 1 year old Pitt-mix, named Finn, is a bundle of energy. We tried all sorts of things to try and wear him out. Then, we tried The Barker Lounge. After his first free day, he came home and slept for basically 2 days. We go back regularly now for daycare, boarding, and grooming. The fact that he can spend a day socializing and having fun with his friends, instead of sitting in a crate makes it so worth it. Prices are incredibly reasonable for the service. The staff is wonderful - always smiling and happy to see "goofy foot"! Facility is clean and spacious. They have truly been a lifesaver, and we can't thank them enough. We love The Barker Lounge! read more