I am SO glad I found Barking Bliss!!! Long story short, my dog (45lb terrier-poodle mix) Valentino is scared of, and reactive to, new people and dogs, barking like crazy and in the case of other dogs, also lunging. When I picked him up, I saw that not only did he love the people, he played with other dogs too! That's the first time I have ever heard of Val playing with dogs. Considering he was only there for the day, Yas and his team must have spend a lot of time with him, patiently helping him get comfortable. I have never, ever, seen my dog adapt so quickly and completely. The details: When I called, Yas answered the phone and was very kind and helpful. He didn't seem bothered at all when I mentioned Val being reactive, explaining that dogs are often that way initially but usually get comfortable after some time, and that there was a private room if Val needed it. When we met him, he was SO good with Val! I've never seen someone react so calmly and fearlessly around him. I had been terrified that with Val nonstop barking, he would be turned away, but within about 10 minutes, after Yas led him on a short walk, Val was mostly calm. I immediately felt reassured. It was clear that Yas really understands dogs and believes all dogs are inherently good. I love that Barking Bliss has an app! It made it super-easy to create a profile for my dog, make an appointment, and upload his vaccination records. Mid-day I received a text with a picture of Val! It's awesome that they take the time to take pictures (and sometimes video) and proactively share that with the pet-parent. It was reassuring to see him sitting nicely, and know he was being paid attention to. Barking Bliss blew our minds. We will definitely be back and I know Val will be happy to see his new friends again! read more

My dog has been reactive with some sitters in the past, but they were such professionals and did an incredible job! She played all day, got all her energy out, and was ready for snuggles and sleeps when she got home. They also send videos and photos throughout the day so you know how you pup is doing. They did a great job bonding with my dog and am relieved to have a place to take her A few awesome notes: they are FAR cheaper than other places, do pick ups and drop offs, and wearing incredibly flexible with time. Lots of other places will charge you up the wall for picking up your dog after a certain time, etc.. read more

Barking Bliss - My dog has been reactive with sitters in the past but they were such professionals and my dog had an incredible time! - Pet Boarding Near Me - Lake Forest, California

I cannot express my gratitude to Yas and his team at Barking Bliss for taking supreme care of my beloved dog. My puppy is very timid of new places and new people and within a short time I was getting videos of her being happy and allowing Yas to houses to pet her. Her ears being perked up and her tail wagging is all I needed to see. It is so clear that Yas loves and cares for dogs. This is the only place I will bring my dog when I have to leave town again. read more

Just got a Husky from the pound. Sweet dog but definitely terrified of car rides. Getting to Barking Bliss was the usual; she was shaking and whining in fright. Got there and Yas was kind and welcoming. At work he sent me videos of my dog. The best part however was picking her up. Yas took time to speak to me and give pointers. Then when I got in the car while there was still a bit of nervousness there was no shaking or yelping. Yas provided such a positive experience that my dog's fear of cars, which was extreme, was hugely diminished. Cannot recommend this business more enough. read more

BARKING BLISS is an absolute lifesaver for puppy parents! I was incredibly hesitant to take my 5 1/2 month old puppy for his first professional groom because he is a major ball of energy, very wiggly, and gets easily startled by loud noises like blow dryers and hair clippers. I honestly didn't know how anyone would handle him, but Barking Bliss blew me away. The groomer here is a true professional and handled all of his puppy wiggles and fears with total ease, patience, and safety. The cut is perfectly even, he smells amazing, and he came out looking like an absolute superstar without being stressed at all. If you have a high-energy or sensitive pup, look no further. We found our forever groomer! read more

We have a 1.5 year old French Bulldog/Red Heeler mix Foster. She was not around dogs at all and we want to get her acclimated to other dogs. We have boarded our Boxer with BB and Yas and always had great experiences! Conchita is loving it and making some great friends! Yas worked out a monthly deal for boarding and it's been great! read more

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We are so very pleased with the care and attention our 14 mos old Golden Retriever puppy Max received at Barking Bliss while being boarded for a week. We received daily photos/videos of a very happy puppy playing with his new fur friends and human friends at Barking bliss. We highly recommend Barking Bliss for daycare/boarding. We will be returning in the future! Thank you Yas and staff for taking such good care of Max! read more

Bark Bliss is amazing!!! They truly love dogs and it shows in the way that they care for my baby, Clover. I can go to work with peace of mind knowing that she's in good hands. She comes home after a full day of playing with friends and sleeps through the night lol. The daily photos/vids are an awesome bonus too! read more

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I had to board my two miniature dachshunds semi-last minute and they were very accommodating for scheduling. I especially liked that they were understanding of their temperaments, one which is a bit spicy .. the daily video updates was also a nice touch read more

I can't say enough good things about Barking Bliss. They are incredibly caring with the animals and truly go above and beyond--especially with more difficult or anxious dogs. It's clear they have a lot of patience and genuine compassion for what they do. They're also very affordable compared to other groomers, which is a huge plus given the level of care they provide. Scheduling appointments is always easy and straightforward. If you're looking for a groomer you can trust with your pet, Barking Bliss is an excellent choice. read more

A friend recommended Barking Bliss to us and we are so grateful! Our dog is a little slow to warm up especially around other dogs. Yas did not rush our dog at all and slowly introduced her to the building and other dogs at a pace she was comfortable at. Each update photo/video we got we could see her relaxing more and more. When it came time to pick her up she was cycling between us and Yas for pets rather than just wanting to leave. It made us so happy how happy she was and to hear how comfortable she was around the other dogs! Thank you, thank you, thank you! read more

I have a mini golden doodle that is almost a year old. This was his first boarding experience. My dog is prone to anxiety, but yas and his team were awesome. They went above and beyond to make sure he was comfortable. They also have flexible hours and are priced well compared to other places which is great. We will definitely be returning read more

Barking bliss is awesome! The owner is so personable and friendly and sends updates of my dog throughout the day. I feel totally safe having my pup there! I know my dog is well cared for when there and they've been so easy to schedule with. Would highly recommend read more

My dog was well taken care of and watched over. My dog was just neutered and Yas and everyone there looked out for him. They made him comfortable and he definitely enjoyed his time. The hours are very helpful because we travel a lot and we can pick up our dog on our way home. They all do a great job taking care of the dogs! read more

This place is awesome family oriented great owner who will love your pet like it was his own! He is accommodating and loving with your pet . We have been taking our dog there since we found out that they were close to us. I recommend this place for all you pets needs and very affordable. Your service is greatly appreciated read more

Barking Bliss is awesome! Our dog is always excited to visit! With the daily videos, we are always assured our dog is well taken care of. We love Barking Bliss, and so happy that we found someone who lives our dog as much as we do. read more

Barking Bliss is our only choice when our dog needs to spend a few hours in daycare. The owner, Yas, is so kind, helpful, and friendly, and our dog is always excited to see him and hang out with the pack at Barking Bliss. Yas is caring and attentive to all the dogs and provides photo and video updates of your pup throughout the day. The pack is well loved by Yas and all the dogs are happy and get along great. We look forward to using Barking Bliss' daycare and boarding services for years to come! read more

Barking bliss has been my life saver! I have never trusted anyone to take care of my fur babies as much as I trust Yas (owner) and the barking bliss family. They are so kind , wonderful , loving and caring. They make sure that I'm feeling comfortable by sending me pictures and videos of my babies through out the day ! I don't know what I would do without them!! If I can give a thousand stars I would !!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT !!! read more

Yas is a great guy and takes care of my dogs as well as others. He is attentive and makes sure to send you videos of your dogs to make sure they are well. I have been coming to him for 3 years and couldn't be happier knowing my dogs are in Great hands read more

Filthy! That's my first impression. This place reeks of excrement and urine--and that's just the front office!! It's dark and dogs enclosed in small area. I can't understand why any responsible dog owner would entrust their beloved pet at this boarding facility. I've been to other dog hotels and the waiting area is well lit and has no odor at all. Everything is clean ( including the bathroom) and my dog, along with every other dog I've seen, can't wait to get inside. Please avoid this place at all costs. read more

Yas is ABSOLUTELY amazing with my 2 dogs. I completely trust him with them and they love being there. I love getting all the updates, pictures and videos when they are there. I would highly recommend. I would give 100 stars if I could. read more