Outstanding operation! 1st time leaving my boy anywhere. He played with other dogs and did not have to be put in kennel I was told, he was soooo happy and playful when I picked him up. This place is clean, does not smell like dog and the best part, the staff was excellent! I will recommend and keep going here for the care and love when I have to go away for the day. read more

This review is not regarding their pet services. We've been buying FROMMs Dog food from them. When we told the them we were going to switch over to adult food, the guy working there was nice enough to give us 3 sample bags of diff FROMMS dog food. I thought it was a very nice gesture of him. Because some dogs are picky with food, it was great our dog have some diff kinds to try before we commit to a big bag of dog food. I took a look at the bag and as I was about to open it, I saw the expiration date of 10/26/2014! Sure, some people may say it's ok because it's "dog food" But would YOU eat something that's been expired for 8 months??? I appreciate them being nice and offering samples but kinda upset it was expired THAT long and still giving it out to their customers to feed their dogs!!! read more

Central Bark Doggy Day Care - Gave us expired dog food sample! - Pet Groomers Near Me - Gurnee, Illinois

Loved the feeling and welcome they gave me as my first time grooming my Maltese dog Luna there. Loved the coziness of the location too Will always go to them in the future. read more

We've been bringing our baby here since she was around 4-5 months old. While she was hesitant the first couple days, after that, she absolutely loved coming here. She knows the route and gets more and more excited the closer we get. Layne and the staff are all so great and I highly recommend them! read more

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First time taking Echo to get groomed here. They did a great job and it didn't take as long as I thought it would. He's looking and feeling marvelous. The staff is friendly and the place is clean. I will be a repeat customer. read more

Central Bark Doggy Day Care - Echo groomed and looking good! - Pet Groomers Near Me - Gurnee, Illinois

When you travel year around it makes you nervous always looking for a new pet sitter. Central Bark has been an awesome experience! We filled out a very lengthy application to have our girls go and stay a few days. We joked it was like buying a car. All joking aside I loved how in depth they got with the background on our girlies. Within the next day Layne called and talked to my boyfriend. Kind of a lengthy call. Asked a lot of questions and answered ours. We were scheduled to come in Thursday-Saturday. When we got there we were met by Layne. He knew exactly who we were and our dog's names. One of the workers took the girls back. It always makes my heart smile when the girls go back without hesitating. Shows me they are in good hands. If my girls ever acted scared I would never leave them. Ruby is our social butterfly and Sierra tends to be a bit shy with new people and new dogs. They said they both did well. I loved the photos on their Facebook page. My girls both looked happy. When we came in to get the them they were excited to come home (like always). Very clean entrance and very organized. I love how the workers are able to bring their dogs to work. Sweet pups! The staff are Rock Stars! A+ I felt like they treated my dogs like their own. If we're ever back in the area we will definitely be back! I highly recommend for families with fur kiddos! (Most of the photos are from Central Bark's Facebook page. Mine are mainly photos around the entrance) read more

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Traveling these days is already stressful enough and it's always hard without your pup. Central Bark has really made life easier. We were initially just looking for a place to board Baby for the weekend but after this weekend, we may have become regulars! She has so much fun here and always comes home so worn out. Everyone here is so friendly, knows us by name, even from our first visit, and have helped us train her while we are away. We used to really struggle with jumping and now she greets everyone with all four paws on the floor. So impressed and so glad we found Central Bark. Thanks for taking such great care of her! read more

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Brought our Great Pyrenees and Shiba Inu in for grooming today. Dogs look great, and the prices are reasonable. Great staff and overall great experience, we'll be back for more grooming. read more

Central Bark Doggy Day Care - Ursa had her first appointment with the Central Bark groomers today! She and her owners love the way she looks, and - Pet Groomers Near Me - Gurnee, Illinois

I just can't say enough how much I appreciate this doggy day care! Chops, a boxer/staffy mix, has been coming once a week for several years, and is always so happy to come and play with the other dogs. The staff is wonderful and know what they're doing,it's safe (all shots are checked), and there's a groomer, too. Highly recommend! read more

This is the place to go, regardless of how far you need to travel, to ensure your dogs' health and good time. I drive over 30 miles to take my dogs here because of the high quality of care and excellent staff. The owner is on premises too and KNOWS the dogs. He is very active with the day to day of the place and his staff know all about dogs too. It's a great place that you won't regret bringing your dogs to for daycare or overnight care!!! read more

I am not sure why this place has so many good reviews. I didn't witness anything 5 star about this place. The customer service was like talking to a machine. I get more personality at a fast food restaurant. I didn't get any update on how my dogs were doing or pictures like a lot of other places, which is something I could live with if it wasn't for the price. The money is not worth the service for this place at all. I had 2 meals of extra food when I picked up my dogs so they didn't feed them enough and I was charged 243 dollars for two dogs for two days. And no invoice! read more

Best dog daycare in the area! Layne and his entire staff has garnered the respect, trust and care needed in helping our dogs live a healthy life! read more

I've been taking my two dogs, Harley and Schatzi, to Central Bark Gurnee for a month. Harley is a 4 year old YorkiPoo and Schatzi is a 2 year old Dachshund. Schatzi goes to day care 4 days per week and Harley 2 days per week. Before I signed them up for day care at the Bark I met with the owner, Layne. He gave me a tour of the facility and answered all of my questions. The facility is very nice and there's lots of room for play inside and outside. Layne has a wall in the front office with pictures of all the dogs who regularly attend day care. I normally drop the dogs off as soon as they open in the morning, sometimes a few minutes early, and Layne is always there. He is extremely professional and it's obvious that he cares deeply about every dog in his care. He's a stand up guy. The girls on his staff are very friendly and love dogs. I feel comfortable leaving my dogs with Layne and his staff. My favorite thing about the Bark is that they post pictures of the dogs on Facebook every day. There's normally between 30 and 80 pictures that are posted each day to Facebook so you know your dog had a great time. The other thing I love about the Bark is how tired my dogs are when they come home. They are absolutely exhausted and I know they played all day and had fun. If you're looking for a new day care or you're taking your dog to day care for the first time, your dog will be well taken care of and have the best time at the Bark. read more

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Today was my first time using the groomers at Central Bark & I absolutely loved it! The staff is very friendly & welcoming. My Brittany spaniel has a lot of hair to deal with & the groomer there, cut it to my specifications perfectly! They were even accommodating to my work schedule; I dropped him off in the morning & they were nice enough to care for him all day until the afternoon. read more

We have been taking our now one year cocker spaniel, Ellie, to Gurnee Central Bark for about six months. We love this service. The owner, Layne and his staff LOVE dogs and it shows. Ellie has so much fun that if we just mention "daycare" she goes crazy and sits by the door to leave. When we get to the facility, she drags me in because she can't wait. I feel very confident that she is well cared for and safe while there. I will not hesitate to have her do sleepovers when we travel. I highly recommend Central Bark Gurnee for any fur baby whose Mom and Dad want them to get great exercise and have fun!!! read more

My 2-year-old labradoodle Frankie was groomed by Joann yesterday and I couldn't be more pleased! He has been groomed since puppy years (about 6 times) by several different groomers and I have never been happier with the outcome! Layne and the whole staff are very friendly and I will never go anywhere else for grooming. Considering a day or two of doggy daycare for socialization. Thank you for great service! read more

This place is awesome. Layne and all the staff are great. I started bringing Bo here around 3 months ago when he was three months old. This place has been a lifesaver because Bo is half border collie and half blue heeler. They are both herding breeds and Bo needs to exercise and play all day long. He loves it here and would stay forever. He is now six months old and follows me around all morning on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. There are his school days. Me and the staff have funny nicknames for him and I totally trust this place. It is an extention of Bo's family. Totally awesome place and staff. read more

Central Bark Doggy Day Care - Bo Bo the add dog. - Pet Groomers Near Me - Gurnee, Illinois

We rented this location to celebrate my Siberian Husky's 10th Birthday. From the time I called to inquire, book the date, and up to the day of the party, I was VERY pleased with their services. Layne and his staff took great care of our (doggy) guests, and this location is the perfect space for a dog party. read more

I recently started taking my 8 month old golden retriever here as he was getting destructive at home. I'm assuming it was due to boredom. Only two days a week and I have a completely different dog. The owner and staff members are friendly, knowledgeable and informative. He loves going there and rests well at night. The owner Lane even pointed out some things on my dog that I hadn't noticed and was helpful with suggestions. Love the honesty and dedication these people provide. Way to go! read more