We have gone to Pet School and Hotel for 30 years and have always loved them, and they have always…read moreloved our dogs. But our last visit was a huge disappointment. I am not sure if Mary or Ruth are no longer involved, and if so, that may explain it. We picked up our dog and she was clearly very ill. She was limp and lifeless in the car. We went straight to the vet. She had a 104.5 fever and ended up spending the week at the vet. I called to ask how they could not have noticed she was so ill. I got a note of apology, which I appreciated, but they really missed this one. We have since moved to another kennel.

When my dog became paralyzed in July, our previous groomer at the Humane Society Eastpoint nearly…read moredoubled our price... I was never totally happy there anyways so I did some research and found the Pet School & Hotel. I swear I don't trust anyone else to groom my special needs dog. It is a small business which I love, it truly reminds me of home. The staff and owner are always so kind and they treat Charlie like they've known him forever. The groomer always does exactly what I ask and Charlie comes home with a cute seasonal bandanna. The small detail really means a lot to me. The prices are also incredibly affordable... I would recommend this business to anyone in Louisville. I am about to move to a different area of town and I will gladly still make the drive to this place.

I'm so sorry to learn that A Top Notch Grooming has closed. Elaine has been grooming my Shih Tzu…read moreSophia for over 10 years! We've had nothing but great service! Top Notch will be missed by many.

I took my dog to be groomed & they cut his leg open & didn't bother to even tell me. I realized…read morewhen I got home & got him out of car & my hand was covered in blood. I called them & they tried to deny it & said they only scratched him & he never bled at all. I told them that was a lie because he was bleeding a lot & it was laying open. She said she refused to pay for vet bills. She did not even offer an apology or a refund. It wasn't about the money, it was about owning up to what you did. Never going back!!!

Amazing workers. Did an awesome job with my fur baby…read more Prices are reasonable . .

My Fur baby received grooming from this location on 06/13/2026. I dropped him out at 12:30pm and he…read morewasn't ready until around 7pm. When I picked him up the groomer stated "He is a little sensitive around his private area".The next day my fur baby was in pain , I noticed that he had a DEEP cut and he had to receive stitches. I was not informed that she cut him . When I called to let them know he had a cut I was told "He was matted , and sometimes it happens" NO EMPATHY!!!!!!! NO APOLOGIES !!!!!!!!! They had to rush because I was told multiple times that "We're supper busy on Friday and Saturdays " They hurt my fur baby !!!!!!! He has been matted before and the previous worker never cut him . Also they should clean up a little in the waiting area !

Fantastic service, staff was very friendly, it's amazing how knowledgeable they are about so many…read moreproducts. They also have the best pet grooming in Southern Indiana and Louisville area.

FFF's independent dog groomers did a good job. I will use…read moreFFF again. FFF manager Dustin wants his customers satisfied...definitely a first class guy who knows how to run a first class business. Bill Bowers Georgetown

Maria, Elizabeth & Ashley and the other staff are great. They are very friendly and are great with…read moremy dog.

Our experience with Miss Lili's is a 100/10! our old girl loves being loved on and having her spa…read moreday with Ashley! We love them.

To say that we take daycare and boarding for CJ, our golden retriever mix, seriously is a major…read moreunderstatement! We arrived in Louisville just over three years ago and we tried MANY other places around town. Some were ok, some I would never take her back to, but NONE of them compare to Barks on Bauer! The first time we met the owners, Lynda and Bill, we felt immediately at ease. It's just so obvious how much they love animals! Moreover, they actually live on the second floor of the building, meaning that there's always someone on site when we leave our girl there overnight. Their space is clean, modern, and the dogs clearly love it! CJ knows the route from our house to Barks and once it's clear that's where we're heading she actually starts squeaking with anticipation and can't wait to get in the door. If there's any question that she loves it, when we come to pick her up, she runs to greet us, but then runs back to say "goodbye" to Bill before we can leave! The location itself is very convenient and the on-site parking makes drop off and pick up a breeze. There's also a peace of mind that comes with knowing that there's an animal hospital adjacent to Barks and that the two businesses have a great relationship. When it comes to cost and convenience, we've never found a better place! We've had family emergencies arise and they have been able to take CJ for a few nights with very little notice, something we still deeply appreciate. Finally, I'd be remiss not to mention how much CJ loves daycare there! After being so excited to get there, she spends a day playing and then comes home absolutely exhausted. If it's true that a tired dog is a happy dog, then we have one happy girl on Barks days! Not only that, but it really takes her a couple days to recover completely from a day of daycare. Of course, I think she gets extra excited when someone has a birthday and they have a party. Yep, that's right, dog birthday parties at dog day care. And the pictures they post online are even better than you'd imagine! We have have only had wonderful experiences with Barks on Bauer and, if it isn't obvious, we take caring for CJ pretty seriously! I absolutely recommend Barks to any dog owner who's looking for socialization, a caring team, and a wonderful experience for their dog!

My puppy Winnie has been going to Barks in Bauer for a couple of years. She mainly goes to daycare…read morebut she's stayed the night several times for long weekends. I appreciate that Bill and Lynda are crazy-dog friendly. Winnie is an 85 pound lab and mastiff mix. She is every stereotypical thing you've heard about young labs. She's very sweet and friendly - but she's also a high energy vocal spazz. She's stayed at other facilities that were clearly annoyed by her rambunctious nature - so I always appreciate that Bill and Lynda seem happy when she visits. Bill and Lynda are also neurotic-owner friendly. They reply to my check-ins quickly. As time has went on I typically only check on her once a day (which is a significant decrease) - but that just goes hand in hand with trusting that they are caring for her. Anyone who has ever loved an animal knows that it can be difficult to leave them places - but that burden is eased when you feel like they are in capable and loving hands. Barks on Bauer also provides other services such as in-home pet sitting, dog walking, baths, nail trims, and birthday parties. If your dog needs medications, they're able to give them what they need. I love that they post pictures and videos of the dogs on Facebook so you can see them playing. They're literally right behind Chenoweth Animal Hospital - which is comforting to me to know they're so close in case anything happened. From one crazy dog mama to all the others reading this - try them out!

Move Over Cesar M.!!! These women are the Real Dog…read moreWhisperers :-) Our Shih Tzu mutt Louis is the apple of our eye, but otherwise, nobody's idea of a good time. It's a great feeling to drop him off at Dirty Dawgs, knowing that he comes back clean, handsome and happy. (Although he does give me the side-eye for a few hours, but that's just him)

My Chihuahua/Jack Russell Chloe will not let anyone trim her toenails so I took her here and she…read morenever growled or got upset and her toenails looked great afterwards. I won't take her anywhere else but Dirty Dawgs. Nice friendly people.

I love this place!!! My babies always look amazing and the staff here are very attentive to any…read moreconcerns that I may have. I tried to take some pictures of them because they look stunning. Thanks Amanda !

Amanda and her assistant are the best! Woodford always looks and smells great when I pick him up…read morefrom a visit to Pawsitively Dogs Grooming.