We have a boxer/lab mix who is very social and loves to play with other dogs. We had been taking him to another daycare in Denver, but had some concerns about the lack of attentiveness of the employees there, as well as the cleanliness of the facility. He would come home covered in dirt. As soon as we began taking him to City Bark, I knew it was a great place. He comes home happy, tired and clean. The swimming pool is great especially in the summer. The employees at City Bark seem like they enjoy working with animals and know Cooper by name. We can also see what he is up to on the Doggie WebCam. Awesome place! Cooper gives it two paws up! read more

I'm not normally one for Yelp reviews, but I truly cannot express how much my pup Bagel and I absolutely adore City Bark and the staff. Bagel can be a bit of a high maintenance lady, but the staff is more than accommodating and loving. I know this is not just specific to Bagel, as I see the immense joy that all of the pups have when they sprint in to day care with the staff. They are flexible, but still take such great care of all the dogs. Bagel loves the staff more than she loves me (I'm convinced), but it brings me such joy knowing how happy she is to board or go to daycare there. Her happiness is all I care about as a dog mom. These are great people doing amazing work. 5 Stars doesn't do them enough justice! read more

The owner responded to my comment and strives to improve the kitty room. I appreciate the personal message and will consider having my cat stay here if I ever have to board him again. Thank you for reaching out to me because it shows that you guys care about your business, customers and furry guests. read more

Love this place so much. I brought my senior pup here the first time when I had to leave the country and was impressed with their understanding and care, because I was a mess. I loved being able to find her on webcam while I was away too, it relayed any anxiety or fear I had. This week I brought her back and my younger dog was with her. They both had a great day and were pooped when they came home. Again I was able to find them on the webcam and the staff seemed to genuinely care about my two dogs. My older lady is even older now and has to wear booties for traction, they were gentle and sweet with her which means the most. I will definitely continue to use their service. read more

I have had the greatest experience with the staff and the service here. My dog came in as a puppy and she was very shy and nervous, after just a few days at City Bark she was a brand new dog! They know her by name and the staff always pays special attention to her, she even learned how to swim here. My dog comes home happy and tired every day, I can't say enough great things about this place! The staff is always extremely friendly, they know what they're doing and they are always very attentive. They even alert me when it's time to have my dog's next set of shots so I can make sure she's up to date before I bring her in. I would pick this doggie day care over any other in town! read more

Very nice facility. They took my 2 dogs when my hubby had to spend the night in the hospital. My pups were wore out when they got back home. read more

So first off, Luca was very friendly, as was the staff at City Bark. But, I brought my puppy in for his first haircut, and all I can say is WOOF! For starters, he's now wearing a pair of skin goggles. Instead of a trim, he now looks like he skis in jeans. Above that, we're working with the dog equivalent of a bowl cut, which worries me. As a social pup, I fear his four-legged friends might try to give him a wedgie at the dog park. One leg wasn't trimmed, so now he's hobbling around like a furry pirate. She shaved his bean bag, so to say, and then went on to go what looks like full Brazilian on his undercarriage. I'm sure the fresh air must feel nice, but perhaps a tad too heavy on the clippers. Though I can't attest to the doggie day care side of the business, I'd recommend investing in a pair of clippers and blindfold, saving a few bucks, and taking on the task of grooming at home. There is no way you could do worse! On a more professional note, I couldn't get ahold of the groomer (after multiple calls and texts) and wasn't aware he'd been hanging out there for 2+ hours when I was waiting to pick him up. Again, friendly staff, day care is probably fine, won't be back for a groom when his hair finally returns. read more

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My dog had been going here since she was a puppy and she LOVES it! They know her by name and she has such a blast swimming in the pool.

My dog used to come here, and she always came home perfectly exhausted. I definitely recommend!

Our pup has been going to city bark for a while and loves it! She boards there as well, and they take great care of her. Jonathan knows her by name and is wonderful! Thank you! read more

I wish I was posting a glowing review because that was my initial experience with this City Bark location. For the past two years this place has gone down hill and it is honestly quite sad. Most recently I dropped my dog off for a week long stay and am questioning ever going back there. I requested the Gold package ($30 a day) which according to their website is a full day of daycare, a special treat, extra potty walk, and a daily photo update. I never once received a picture of my pup and when I tried calling daily no one answered except for one day where I was promised a picture. No surprise to me when that one never came either, but sadly it doesn't end there. On top of not getting the daily picture update I don't believe he even got his extra potty walks. I was told to pack washable bedding so they could wash it while he was there but when I got the bedding back I noticed it smelled horribly of dog pee. I washed it immediately when I got home and found pee stains all over the inside of it. On top of the Gold package I also requested a Luxury Suite for him ($51 a night) which according to their website consists of indoor/ outdoor patio (so why was his bed covered in pee?), custom meals, and daily room service + housekeeping. If he had access to the outdoors and daily room service/ housekeeping there is no way his bed should have smelled or looked the way it did. As for the custom meals, I made sure to measure out and pre- bag every single meal, morning and night, only to get back an entire days worth of food. He is a very food motivated/ seeking dog so there is no way he wouldn't eat it. I also signed him up to have a bath so he would be clean at the end of the week, again no surprise when he came back smelling worse than his bed. Many times I have tried to find out information about these things only to be told we are looking into it/ the manager will reach out to you, and that's only if and when they answered the phone. They did remove the Gold package from my bill but it was still almost 400 for services I don't believe my dog got. The staff is always friendly but the chances of you ever getting ahold of someone is slim and their communication with you about your pet is even slimmer. Moving forward I won't be bringing my sweet boy back to this City Bark location. read more

We've been taking Izzie to City Bark for a few years now. While we find the place clean and the staff ALWAYS attentive and professional, the best indicator of our dog's time there is our dog. She literally loves it. When we mention doggie day care at home, she runs to the door and eagerly waits. She then always runs from our car to their front door. Once inside, She runs to the back door to go be with the other dogs and never even looks back! This is a dog that follows me everywhere at home and always wants us in sight. As a border collie, Izzie is active, but also sensitive... and she really enjoys her time there. They are very professional. Flexible, caring, but also keep the dogs from being unruly (all verbal commands). For example, Izzie loves the pool and always manages to get extra pool time. One time as a puppy, Izzie's pads got a little raw. They not only noticed that Izzie was a little tender, they immediately showed it too us upon pick up. (A little overzealous puppy playing was remedied with a little balm. No issues since). In the time since, it is apparent that Izzie gets ample time to run around and play. She's typically pretty tired when we get home. They are also good at assuring the dogs socialize well together. I'd love to give shout outs to all the great people that work there, but don't want to leave anyone off the list. They are so great with Izzie. She is always greeted by name. I consistently here, "Izzie!" as she runs to the back. We don't do overnights there, but for daytime play and quality of care, this City Bark is hard to beat. read more

Place is dirty and little is done to entertain the wall to wall canines slipping and sliding about in piles of animal waste. My little princess contracted a nasty eye infection and a cough after one day in this dump. Guy at the front brought me the wrong dog who bore zero resemblance to my woofie. Her name was clearly marked but the place is obviously understaffed and poorly managed. read more

Customer for many years, and multiple dogs. I don't recall entirely but I should think maybe 12 -15 years or so. For 3 years or so, I daycare 3 days a week in addition to the stays until about a year and a half ago or so, due to working from home. I was telling myself I should start again a day or two a week, so he can play while I work. I came onto Yelp to see if it was all in my head because I got a very negative vibe after picking up my dog from a stay. I've lost all confidence. Many years back my last dog's nose had a bite mark. It can happen, I realize this. A few years back the employee at the front desk told me he loved my dog and he uses him to test other dogs' intakes. Not okay, and I made that very, very clear and we were good. The small exposure I got this last pickup after a stay was concerning. The toys I bought for this stay never made it to the kennel, still tagged in the lobby with his name on them. When called on the mic to bring my pup up, an angry response that "we're going to lunch you'll have to do it yourself," by someone that was not happy at all, speaking from the other side. I got the bathing charge, and I'm rather uncertain this happened as mentioned by another reviewer below. I was told he was wet from the sprinkler at the front desk. I very much regret having to write this, as I almost never write Yelp reviews, but we're talking about a family member's care, at least that's how I view my pup. Long story short, I would worry the moment I drive out of the parking lot going forward. Very unfortunate read more

My owner has been working quite a bit lately and a few weeks ago he decided to start sending me to doggie day care at City Bark so I could get more exercise an have some fun during the day. My first day was a little scary. I met a bunch of new friends all at the same time and I felt a little overwhelmed. I got a long with most of them right away though. The staff are always supervising my activities and give me lots of reasssuring pets. I've been going for the last few weeks and I'm starting to get more comfortable around all of my new friends. I play hard all day and fall asleep for hours as soon as I get home. The staff give my owner an update on my activities and are always friendly and helpful. My owner really enjoys watching me on the live camera. However, I have heard him say that as great as the live camera is, it would be even better if the frames per second were increased! City Bark is great and I can't wait to go back on Tuesday! Austin read more

My dog Knossos has 3 people he goes nuts for. My neighbor, and 2 staff members at City Bark Denver, Alyssa and Sam specifically. He stays here when I travel. and I give him a break from his tough job of guarding the house when I'm at work on Tuesdays and Thursdays. By the time I get about a mile away, he starts sniffing out the window, and wagging his entire back end. Like most dog owners, I can tell where he's happy and where he's not, and because of Alyssa and Sam, I know that he's really happy spending the day with those two!!!!!! read more

I love this place! We have a very nervous 80 lb mutt and most kennels don't want to bother with him, just stick him in a kennel and that's it. Not City Bark! They were so patient with our guy and when we picked him up, they told us how great he was and how it just took some patience and time to get him to trust them but before long he was demanding butt scratches from their staff. THAT'S what you want from a dog kennel- people who GET dogs. I'm very happy with City Bark and will continue to utilize them for short trips out of town or overnights in the city. read more

FLEAS!! I loved this place at first, but their policy on fleas totally changed my mind. My dog had been going here quite a while. He came home with fleas though after a few visits. My dog doesnt have any other dogs to play with which is why i take him here to play, so i know that this was the only place he could have gotten them from. As soon as i came home from the vet, I called City Bark. I asked them their policy because I felt it was their responsibility to tell the other dog owners about the fleas. Wouldnt you want to know and make an informed decision? They do it in schools with kids. But get this, they 'dont want to alarm the other dog owners.'!!! You have to be kidding right? I spoke right to the manager about how angry i was. I feel that I deserve to be informed if other dogs have lice that are playing around with my dog. Am i missing something? Anyways, even though the manager is nice, the policy is absolute crap. Its clear that they put THEIR profit before YOUR dog. read more

Overall my experience was alright for weekend boarding. Let's start with the positives: -They were super helpful and informative over the phone before my dog's stay. The staff seemed cheerful when I dropped my dog off. -They allow for a 5-7 pm pick up on Sunday. Other places that offer overnight stays have a 12 pm pick up, or else you have to pay for another night. I did have some issues: -I was not able to get a tour when I dropped my dog off. It was too early (8 am ish) for enough help to be there to show me around. I had to drop my dog off and I still don't know what the place looks like. Made me worry a little- are they that understaffed that someone can't quickly give me a walk through? -My dog had an interview later that day to see if he would like daycare. When they called me, the woman kept calling Buddy a "she," even after I corrected her. Not THAT big of deal, but you want someone who pays attention to detail caring for your pet, so it was a little unnerving, especially after I pointed it out a couple times. Buddy is obvioulsy a boy name..... Not that big of deal. -I left my dog a digest-ease raw-hide bone. He LOVES them, they break down faster than normal rawhide, and they calm his nerves. I showed the woman I dropped my dog off the bone and marked it on Buddy's form. I found the bone in his bag when I picked him up. ???? When I asked the man checking Buddy out, and he said they don't allow rawhide. I could have gotten Buddy something else to chew on, but he just had nothing all weekend. This was not mentioned in the phone call to me about daycare, either. If they would have alerted me, I could have probably purchased something for him, because it really helps him, especially b/c he didn't get to do daycare (I was told he was too growly). -When I picked my dog up, he seemed really frazzled and seemd unhappy. I don't blame City Bark for this - he is a six-year-old Pom and a little nervous. I just think I would have felt a lot better if I picked him up and he seemed happier. -He was really thirsty, too. I have no idea if he didn't get enough water or if he was just not wanting to drink it. He didn't get daycare, so I know it wasn't from playing. All this being said led me to rate it a solid A-ok. My dog was fed, he didn't contract any illnesses, he didn't die, become injured, or get lost. Those were my biggest worries. I think I will check out other kennels before returning to City Bark. I would feel comfortable returning if I don't have other options. I obviously didn't have any major complaints. read more

We heard great reviews about this place. We are new doggie parents and pretty careful about where we send our St. Bernard puppy. Over Thanksgiving we boarded him here. When we got Barkley back he had two sets of bite marks. One set on his face and the other on his leg. We also noticed that he was sneezing alot. We were concerned since we had gone to the vet recently to get the kennel cough vaccine. Turns out he had bronchitus (month of antibotics twice daily). We called the owern to let them know how concerned we were, and they assured us that the fighting dog had been asked to leave. After the first visit we tried to find a better kennel for Christmas but they were booked up and we already had our reservations here at City Bark. When Barkely was dropped off he became super aggressive (very out of character for him) and frantic. I had bad feelings about leaving him, but we were due to fly out in a few hours. When we returned barkley had a gash on his face that was really deep (which the company failed to notifiy us about). Currently my partner is on the way to the vet to get him stiched up. We told them we wouldn't be paying due to their neglence and inability to keep our pup safe. They didn't fight us on the "not paying" but we are still pretty upset about what happened. Please don't take your dog here!! read more

Was in town from Chicago and brought our puppy with.City Bark was very flexible and made the day care process easy and accessible despite our busy travel schedule read more

The people at City Bark have been nothing but friendly and helpful. Our dog seems to have a good time every time we take her to City Bark. Although, we will not be taking our dog back to City Bark ever. The first time we took her she got nasal mites, the second she got pink eye and our dog spent two days there last week and she has a high fever and we are waiting for her lab tests to come back. If you are going to take your dog there, please get them the K9 Influenza shot. We have spend $600 this week on vet bills trying to figure out why she is so sick. We have a very healthy puppy and the only times she has EVER gotten sick is right after we take her to City Bark. Again, it seems like a good place and they are very nice and obviously loving to dogs. Just a warning that our dog has been very sick because of the times she has gone there. read more

This review is long overdue!!! My dog Frida has loved City Bark since about 2011? Great access right off I-25 or 6th Ave! The staff here is the absolute best, from the veterans to the new hires they always make you and your pet feel comfortable. I have tried several other doggie day cares (Even City Bark Too on Santa Fe) and no one comes close to the clean facilities, convenience and happiness they provide for Frida and the rest of the family. read more

City Bark was the first doggie daycare that Yogi went to 10 years ago. There are many things that sets them apart from other pooch centers . Nicole and her staff are experts in animal behavior and that is huge for me. That is just one thing. Yogi's brother , Buddah , also goes to city bark to play. I appreciate the opportunity to share my opinion with those of you that are considering city bark. Please go check it out and you will find that it is a safe place with a caring staff. read more

This is where I drop off my dog child a couple of times per week to get her worn out and socialize with other dogs. It's really not too expensive and I feel like she really loves it so it's worth it. They have multiple clean playrooms and even a POOL! So fun for them. I would strongly recommend city bark to anyone looking for a reputable doggie day card center. read more

Maxine and I love City Bark. She cannot go as often as she would like as I am currently unemployed, but I take here there as often as I can justify it. The people are super nice and even though she is not a regular, most of them know who she is and really adore her. I wish it were closer to home but there are no daycare facilities that I know of in Congress Park. I also tried Fetcher's and was not as pleased with them. People were strange and when I walked in to pick Maxine up the front desk attendant said: "What are you here for?" Not a nice way to start a transaction. Thank god my friend told me about City Bark. read more

We love City Bark! Jack, my Brittany Spaniel, loves playing all day and I love sneaking a peek at the web cams while at work and watching him have a great time. The staff is outstanding. They know Jack's name as soon as we walk in the door and they seem excited to take him back to the play rooms. The great thing about a larger facility is that there is plenty of variety for the dogs during the day. They are in play rooms... then outside... then at the pool. When I come to pick up Jack at the end of the day, he's exhausted, which I rarely see, but I do really appreciate! I'd highly recommend City Bark for active dogs who need a break from staying at home. The staff treats the dogs like family and the whole place feels more like doggie summer camp than a pet watching facility. read more

My pup always has a great time here. It is a little pricey but the space is always really clean and I know my dog is going to have attention and a clean atmosphere! read more

We love City Bark! The staff is so friendly, the facility is clean and spacious for our Doberdane Rosie to run and play all day. City Bark answered our prayers for a place to take our pup twice a week while we are at work. She comes home totally exhausted from so much fun. Yeah, it's a bit expensive, but SO worth it. read more

About a year ago I was running around town looking for a doggy day care place for my pup, Ezra. I looked at a bunch of different places...some looked like puppy prison, while others were palaces I could never afford. Then I found City Bark. The facilities are clean and well maintained, the entire staff is always so friendly, and my dog loves it, which is the most important part. Ezra goes to daycare about twice a week and is a tired and happy dog when she returns. read more

If there were 20 stars City Bark Denver would have earned them! My dog Kenai has been going to daycare at least once a week for the past 2 1/2-3 years. I recently became a what i call a "single dog mom" and between work and trying to have a small social life; I have started boarding him on occasion. Everyone who works at City Bark has always treated Kenai as if he were their own dog. They give him as much love and as many hugs as I do! They go above and beyond what I could have ever asked for! As I sit here in my sisters hospital room (waiting for my nephew to be born) typing out this review I have no doubt that Kenai is in loving hands at City Bark. This peace of mind let's me focus on my human family. Thank you, City Bark! :) read more

We love this place. They basically raised our German Shepherd puppy for us. He's been going there since he was 4 months old, and the staff looked out for him so he wouldn't get bullied by the older dogs. They even found and saved our puppy's baby teeth when he was teething. When he became a rambunctious adolescent, they gave him timeouts when started to annoy older dogs. At one point, the staff even put him in his own room and rotated high energy dogs in and out so our puppy could tire himself out. If you ask at the end of the day, the staff will give you a detailed report of your dog's day. Not only does everyone know our dog's name, but nothing speaks louder than our dog's love for the staff. Our dog will cry and cry when he sees the staff, and he is so affectionate towards them. We know he is well taken care of when we leave him there. I have nothing but good things to say about this daycare! Unfortunately not all doggie daycares are created equal. We are in between houses and are temporarily in Stapleton as we look for a new house back in our old neighborhood. We haven't been able to find the same level of care in other daycares in our area. read more

After leaving an excellent daycare facility in Gunnison, CO I was looking for the same great care since we moved to Denver. After trying another facility, where we had a bad experience I was SO happy to find City Bark. We stopped in for a tour and my dog (Roe, a high energy 2 year old boxer/lab mix) was wagging his tail the whole time. He got to meet the dogs in daycare and was so excited to play. They have both indoor an outdoor rooms and a swimming pool for the dogs! Also they were divided into play groups by bigger and smaller dogs. The next week when I came back, the front desk attendant remembered my dogs name and that truly stuck out. Now whenever I drop Roe off for day care he practically bolts through the doors to play and the staff always gives me a full report when I pick him up. Keep up the great work City Bark! read more

I visited about five different places before I decided that City Bark was the best option for me and my puppy. As someone who just moved to the area and never previously used a doggie day care or boarding, I was extremely nervous, as was Maybe. Now a few short months later, Maybe is thriving and is even playing with the bigger dogs thanks to the staffs excellent knowledge on how to ease her in to new situations. No matter who I see when I go in, they know her and me and always chat with me while I wait. Maybe is a barker and loves to jump up, and they are always calm and nice with her anyway. When I pick her up, they always let me know how she did and always have a story for me! Added bonus that I can check in on her via webcam at home. I would highly recommend City Bark to anyone whether its their first time for doggy day care or are looking to switch!! read more

Took our dog here a week or two ago. She has been itching furiously ever since she got back. Now I have to wash her again and see if I can get rid of the fleas that she got from this place. read more

City Bark's staff is so kind! Our dog loves spending time there and we know he is well taken care!

I was in town to get married and City Bark was able to fit me in twice, both times were at the last second, even with my dog requiring a private space away from the other pups. The first day he came back tired and happy as can be! The second visit he left full of energy and smelling strongly of urine so it didn't seem like he got as much attention on that day (the only reason for 4 stars instead of 5). The staff was very friendly, no matter how busy, early, or late. Whether you plan ahead or realize that you need to drop your dog off somewhere in 20 minutes (maybe even twice in one week), I absolutely recommend bringing your pup here, but if your dog requires individual space you may want to find somewhere that focuses more on individual care instead of a group play environment. read more

City Bark Too! It is the best! We have a Hurricane Katrina rescue that came to us with severe separation anxiety. We take Tyson to City Bark Too! We couldn't do it without City Bark Too! I am lucky enough to work out of my house, but often have to leave for meetings or go out of town for business. City Bark Too is always there for me! (and Tyson). I have never seen such a professional animal loving staff. They all treat Tyson as their own and he feels like City Bark Too is his second home! Thank you City Bark Too! You make are lives so much better. Michelle Alcott read more

I've tried all of the dog sitting businesses in the area (NW Denver) and City Bark is by far the best! They have an attentive staff who some of which know my dog's name when they see her. Trust your dog with City Bark! read more

Our feisty rescue Olli has been going to City Bark for over two years. We know he loves it since he perks up his ears and smiles every time as we pull off I-25 at 8th Avenue. Sadly he suffered an injury in August last year that kept him away from CB for over 6 months while he recovered. Talk about cabin fever. He is better now and can finally get back to 'school' as his mom calls CB. He is ECSTATIC, and, as he always did before his injury, comes home happy and beaming. Thanks to all the City Bark team for welcoming the boy back to his favorite place (besides home). He is so well cared for there, especially considering his new brace and activity constraints. Your special care is tops. It is just wonderful that he has such great friends, (two and four legged) there. read more