I've been bringing my dog here for years and couldn't be more satisfied with our treatment over time. Bark ave is definitely a home away from home for my fur baby. read more

If you're looking for a dog daycare and boarding facility that will spare nothing to ensure your dog's happiness, look no further. Bark Avenue goes above and beyond to care for each animal and treats them like the individuals they are. They even care for cats too and have awesome suites for each cat to play and explore in. Bark Ave is the best! read more

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Bark Avenue is my dog's home away from home. The facility is clean and spacious and it's staffed day and night which is sometimes hard to find in the area. The staff is super friendly and educated. The prices are reasonable and my dog is always happy to arrive and super tired and happy when he gets home. They also post pictures of the dogs nearly daily to their social media and have live feed cameras so you can watch your dogs while they're there. I wouldn't leave my dog anywhere else! read more

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Bark Avenue is the best place to bring your pets. We have been to many daycares and boarding facilities and none compare to Bark Avenue. They are absolutely amazing with our dogs and put our minds at ease when we leave our loved pets with them. Thank you for everything you all do! read more

Always use Bark Avenue for many years. Used the boarding for 4 different dogs over the years. Sometimes 2 or 3 times a year for 1 to 2 weeks at a time. I now have a 3 leg lab and she goes to daycare several times a week and does boarding. The staff is well trained and takes great care of my dog. read more

Bark Avenue Pet House - Ruby loves being with the other dogs. - Pet Adoption Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

I would watch bringing your dog here as some dogs aren't the best or well socialized. The lady at the front desk is amazing, just make sure to watch your dog and make sure they are okay. read more

They now have webcams for the dog owners to look at during the day, so they deserve 5 stars from me. My dog doesn't go to daycare often, but when he does he comes home tired and happy. They have 3 secured play areas based on the dogs size and activity level and they always have at least one or two staff in each area, keeping an eye on things and cleaning up after the dogs. read more

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The Staff is extremely nice and welcoming. Fair prices. Video feed available to watch the dogs in live time. My dog gets extremely excited when we pull up which tells me all I need to know. read more

My seven month old lab absolutely loves playing at Bark Avenue! The staff are so friendly and I trust them completely. It's such a help to be able to work from home in peace and to give our older dog a break from the puppy :) It's awesome to be able to drop him off when convenient for us and it's a great location in Milford. Kevin is always so excited to get inside to play with his new friends, thank you Bark Avenue!! read more

On the recommendation of a former co-worker, I have been bringing our special 3 legged boy, LJ, there for 4 years now for our annual vacation. His fourth leg is deformed after an injury as a puppy while he was in California, before he was rescued (he's seen an orthopedist, who suggested to leave it alone, as it doesn't cause him pain and doesn't drag it). Anyhow, the staff at Bark Avenue works wonders with him! They are always so attentive, are sure that he gets enough playtime and know when he gets tired and needs his quiet time. I never worry about leaving him there and it makes me so happy to have access to the cameras, the photos they post on Facebook and the reports I get when I pick him up. If I could give them 100 stars I would! read more

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Gone downhill. Just picked up my dog after a week boarding. Full of urine, matted clumps of fur under her belly and neck and she's subdued. Clearly neglected and not adequately taken out to potty. The matted fur and yellow stained white fur clearly shows she wasn't adequately allowed out to potty. I'm furious and will be reporting this to the authorities. Been coming here for 3 years. read more

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I have known about Bark Avenue for years. We used to bring our old Saint to get bathed. But he couldn't do daycare so we never used it. Fast forward to now we have a two yr old Saint Bernard Odie. I researched all the local places, some were hesitant to take Odie because of his size. But not Bark Avenue, they welcomed him with open arms, he passed his test and he couldn't be happier going. Odie can play with all kinds big or small, and all ages, most of all he loves his caretakers. When I see him on camera staring up at them getting attention I know my boy is in good hands. One day he was upset his frenz were leaving and was crying and whining, they sat with him and hugged him to make him feel better. This means to world to me and it's how they treat all the dogs. I would never use any other place. read more

Bark Avenue is not just a Doggy Daycare, it is a home away from home. Mary Beth and her staff are a second family. The staff all love and care deeply for each individual dog, cat, any other pet that comes to play or stay for a vaction. My dog Tanasi a 6 year old Plott Hound mix started going to Bark Avenue at 6 months 6/17. Tanasi LOVED going to Bark Avenue. Last February Tanasi was diagnosed with Highgrade Non Hodgkin T cell Lymphoma. When I told Mary Beth, Sarah, Audrey and all the other staff their care, love and support was just amazing. April 7, 2023, I brought Tanasi to say good-bye to all of the Bark Avenue staff. The love the staff gave Tanasi was truly that day. Cuddles, snuggles, hugs the staff sat right on the floor with him. Tanasi passed away on April 8th at home. If you're looking for amazing people to care and love your furbabies Bark Avenue is the place. Knowing when you leave your fur baby at Bark Avenue they are safe, loved, and cared for is the most amazing feeling. This is not just a job for the staff at Bark Avenue this is a career. The staff at Bark Avenue are true Professionals. Tanasi is the brindle. read more

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We have taken three dogs to Bark Ave over the years. They are all warm and compassionate. I trusted them with our senior dog who was not doing well and they took very good care of him. I could go on my trip and not worry the whole time about him. Mary Beth is great and Sara is wonderful. read more

My dogs have been going to Bark avenue for years now & they are well cared for. I had one dog & then when I got another they put them together & follow any special instructions I leave read more

Colby Bakis absolutely loves going to Bark Avenue....the staff is beyond wonderful to Colby and myself. They go above and beyond all the time. read more

Great experiences with boarding my cat. They were able to give her meds twice a day, the pricing is more than reasonable, and my cat wasn't just kept in a cage. I really appreciate that you fill out a form of your pets likes and dislikes and they cater to their needs. read more

Bark Ave took perfect care of my corgi! Loving staff and he came home perfectly happy home to me when I picked him up! Tired and happy dog!

this place is amazing!! my dog went from being nervous the first day to running into daycare. he loves it so much.

My mother dropped our PUPPY (not even 1 year old and less than 4 pounds) off this morning and was given access to the cameras. Later my mother called to check in and someone told her my dog was going down for a nap and was overwhelmed by the other dogs. My mom called me and told me to come get her because none of the employees were playing with or paying attention to these dogs unless they went to the bathroom. As I pulled up, there was people with the outside dogs playing with them, so why was my PUPPY all alone? When I went a picked her up, someone told me another dog was bullying my puppy. In my opinion if you have children, you take care of your dog as you would your children. This place did not care for my child at all. My dog was scared and alone the whole time and not a single person came to play with her and comfort her. Unbelievable. read more

Marybeth and her team are professional and dedicated . We have worked with them for many years and we have always had a wonderful experience ! read more

ABSOLUTELY RECOMMEND! We initially started at Who's Your Doggie where our pup received inhumane treatment. We feel so BLESSED to have found Bark Ave and are BEYOND GRATEFUL for their CARE and COMPASSION they display toward the animals. The owner is PRESENT, FRIENDLY, and COMMUNICATIVE. So LUCKY to have finally found this place! Our pup comes home TIRED and HAPPY! read more

I really wish I could spotlight the people who work at Bark Avenue. They're so fantastic and accommodating. We boarded our dog here while we went away on vacation for a full week. I had a crazy schedule that morning which included getting ready for a huge event I was coordinating and then flying the very next morning out to meet my family in Florida. I called in and asked if I could drop Toby (my dog) off early and they had no issue. Then when we returned, they gave him a bath and he was happy as could be. More importantly, he was well exercised and was happy to just snuggle in my lap that night. I love that I can bring my dog here to day care without any long commitment or any crazy strings attached like some places around here. The staff takes great care of the dog and if I'm lucky I'll catch some video of him on Facebook. I honestly cannot speak highly enough of this place! They're amazing and doing a fantastic job! read more

I went here on a tour and the facility wasn't as clean as I thought it should be but I pushed it to the side. I proceeded to bring my dog here one time and he loved it. The second time, my dog looked at me and wasn't very excited to be there which I was hesitant at first but I decided to let him stay for the day. When I picked him up however, he came sprinting to me and clearly did not want to be there. I am unsure what happened there but I will not be bringing my dog there. read more

I am so glad we found Bark Ave! I have two XL dogs (one anxious rescue included) and they have been more then welcoming to them. My husband and I stopped by unannounced to tour the facility and the staff was happy to show us around. The dogs all looked like they were having a blast! Both of my dogs have been to daycare for most of their life but we needed one closer to our new home. The first day I dropped them off they were both a little apprehensive but now they start whining with excitement when we get off the highway! We have brought them 4 times now and each time they get more and more excited to go to daycare - the prices are super reasonable and the dogs love it. It is very clear that the dogs are the number 1 priority for the staff and it is so appreciated. We haven't had them board for an overnight yet but definitely will in the future. read more

We have been boarding our dog here for almost 4 years now and never any issue. He always comes back from daycare and boarding tired and happy. The excitement he shows when we pull down the roadies on is off the charts. One time we boarded him and his ear became an issue. The staff promptly called us, and transported him to the vet to get the medicine he needed. They even covered the bill, which we paid them for when we returned from vacation. As a side note it's also very cute and welcoming when they know exactly who he is when he runs up to the door. Bailey G loves Bark AVE :) read more

I will leave my initial review here but want to provide an update: my concerns were addressed and the situation was fairly handled. I wasn't asked to update my review but given their professionalism and willingness to listen to my feedback, I felt compelled to update my review. I encourage all dog parents to trust the bark avenue staff with their babies. They do a phenomenal job and truly care. Initial review: I've brought my Beagle mix Sookie here many times, mostly for overnight stays. In the past, the staff has always been friendly and communicative. They gave us a tour our first day and the space is clean and designed to give the pups plenty of space to play. I liked that we could check out their Facebook page to see how Sookie was doing in photos and videos. During Sookie's last stay, we got a voicemail from the staff letting us know that she wasn't going to have open play with all of the other dogs. Apparently, she had gotten too rowdy and would need to be placed in a smaller group. In addition, we would be charged an extra $5 per night for her stay because she would require extra attention. (We got this call day 2 of a 9 day stay.) I was upset, not because of the price increase but because I was concerned about Sookie. She is sweet but can be super hyper at times. Still, they'd never before expressed to me that she had behavioral issues during her other stays. I called back to get further explanation but kept missing the owner/manager. I left at least one voicemail, maybe two after the initial time they picked up and we spoke, just to see if Sookie had progressed. No one got back to me and I didn't see any pictures of her on social media which I thought was odd. When we went to pick her up, I expressed my disappointment, letting a staff member know that I didn't see Sookie on their Facebook after her first day there. Sookie's energy was very low when she got home and she was shedding a lot more hair than usual. Maybe she was stressed out? I don't know what her experience was like after day 2 because no one ever got back to me to let me know. Was she put in a kennel and only let out certain times? I have no idea. read more

What a GREAT staff! Everyone I have spoken to has been so helpful, friendly and professional. Even though it was the first time I dropped off my pups, they knew who I was picking up at the end of the day before I reminded them who I was! This was the first time I have had my 3 dogs at a doggy day care as well as boarding them over night. I was nervous to leave them as two of them have separation anxiety issues. The staff addressed all my concerns and I felt the pups were well taken care of. It really helped seeing all the pictures posted while I was away. I would show them off to family members and it helped seeing they were having a good time. Thank you! read more

I love Bark Ave! And more importantly so does my dog! The staff is great with the dogs,most of the dogs there are regulars,and my dog has many friends there that she plays with often.The place is always clean,and the dogs are always supervised by staff members.I can leave my 4 legged 'kid' there and not worry.She will be safe,well cared for,and will come home happy (and tired) when I pick her up! Prices are very reasonable too! I can't imagine leaving my dog in anyone else's care. read more

We took our 2 1/2 year old Labrador here for the first time today for daycare. He is extremely hyper so we wanted him to exert some energy for the day.I have to say we absolutely love this place. Staff was extremely nice and the intake process was very simple. Jax never been off leash around other dogs so the camera feature that this place has really helped us out in figuring out if he was going to be ok. Thanks so much guys and we will definitely be back sometime next week. read more

What a lovely place! We had a car emergency on route 91 and had to find a place to board our golden, Samantha, for the day. Staff were quite pleasant and helpful. Samantha had a wonderful time playing with the other dogs! The space is a generous size and well maintained, as I could see from their cute Facebook page where they posted photos of the dogs every few hours! Absolutely love this place and highly recommend. We would bring Samantha here every day if we didn't live so far away. Hats off to you, Bark Avenue! Stand up job! read more

Can't say enough positive things about Bark Avenue. Have been bringing my dog here 2x week for past 3 months. He LOVES it. Sue and staff are wonderful (14 staff members total). I inspect Bruno after each play session...no scratches, bite marks, etc to date. Love the photos they post throughout the day. They make you feel part of the family. read more

I truly love this place! My baby Luna gets so excited when we drive up to the place. The staff is amazing and I trust them with my fur baby!

I've been taking my new puppy/dog here for about a month and she absolutely LOVES IT !!! She gets so excited when she sees where we are. I love that I can peek at her throughout the day to see what she's doing (today chasing bubbles). I also just LOVE the staff here. They pay attention to each dog's personality. The other day they were excited to tell me that Cleo graduated to the big dogs section. I could tell they were as excited as I was. I'm telling anyone who is looking for doggie daycare - come here - you will not find anywhere else better. Thanks Bark Avenue !!! read more

The BEST place around for our dog. Our dog Jake is high energy and we were looking for a way to tire him out on weekends. My wife and I also travel a lot so it's nice to finally have a place where our dog can stay overnight. The owner Mary Beth is very nice and the staff are always super friendly. We cant say enough nice things about these guys! Being 1st time dog owners I almost felt like we were looking for a daycare for our child. Bark Avenue turned what I thought would be a stressful process into an simple and easy process. read more

The owner at Barf Avenue is more concerned about new adoptions rather than the many loyal clients that have been bringing there dogs for daycare. Recently I had to leave Barf Ave due to the amount of dogs there daily and the lack of enough employees to oversee the behavior of dogs. My dog was bitten by another dog and not even a phone call. When my sister went to pick up my dog she was told by an employee about the incident. I have contacted the appropriate authorities to inspect this daycare read more

We heard about a puppy being up for adoption at Bark Ave and went right over to meet her. We fell in love right away and filled out an application. The woman there told us that no one else had filled out an application for her and that they would get back to us within two days. Knowing we would get approved and that we were the only ones looking at the pup we started picking names and already got attached to her. Having not heard back from them we left a message on the second day. On the third day they called us back saying that we had been approved but that the puppy (that they told us only we had been looking at) had already been adopted. This was obviously a huge surprise to us and it really just sucked. Already thinking of her as our own it felt like she was taken from us and it seems like they just lied to us. It could have all just been a mistake that the girl made while we were there but they need to be more careful about these things. Dogs aren't just things we buy. It's adding another family member to our house to love and care for and these kinds of mistakes are really upsetting and unacceptable. All of this being said the two people we met while we were there seemed very nice and I'm sure this was all just a mistake. I honestly would go back if they have more puppies while we're still looking because they were nice and their price is much better than other places - I just hope they are more careful in the future so that other people don't have to go through this. read more

We decided to try Bark Ave over the Christmas holiday and were not disappointed. Our dog was well taken care of and had a blast running and playing with the other dogs. The facility is clean and spacious and it's a huge plus that there is someone on site 24 hours a day. We go between NYC and CT and Bark prices are extremely reasonable for the service. My Grandma, who recommended Bark to us, brought her Chihuahua and also had a great experience. We will both continue to use and recommend Bark Ave! read more

This place is dirty and sick I left my dog there for boarding ago I went on vacation. When no left him he was 95lbs n came back 5days later to him having 2 ear infections and fluid in his lungs. The owner said he was good but my boy was scared when we brought him home he hide for a day and threw up blood as soon as I picked him up. Never again will I bring my dog thereo read more

My dog started going here and so far so good, he seems to really like it and the people/dogs there. This is saying alot from a anxious rescue dog. The only downside I can see at all is lack of natural space(trees/grass), but the rest is good. read more