Please donate to this business they do a lot of wonderful work with animals Then make sure there is…read morefood for little fuzzballs

I love this place and am so glad I found it! Why go to Petsmart or Petco when they don't even tell…read moreyou what food is actually good for your dog? My boyfriend and I just recently started going here to get a specialized food for one of our dogs that Angels with Tails only sold. We were pleasantly surprised just during our first visit. A sweet lady, who owns both the pet store and resale shop beside it, is very knowledgeable about what your dogs should and shouldn't be eating based on their size, breed, and specialties. To test her, I suggested that we needed Canidae for our dog who has a sensitive stomach, which is the furthest thing you should be feeding your dog with that problem. Straight away, she told me not to get that and to get Nutrisca (which is why we were there). She explained why we should be feeding our dog Nutrisca and not Canidae, which no other pet store owner/worker had felt the need to explain. After showing up where we could find our dog food, she suggested a few treats/bones for our dogs to chew on. A great saleswoman and also, again, very knowledgeable about pets. Now we always go here to get our pet needs. :) I would highly recommend this place!

I have had salt water reef tanks for 22 years. These guys know their stuff. They know what is…read moresupposed to happen they know how to find and fix issues. They can design new systems or help u tweak yours. They are Also experts in birds - of many different types. They even pet sit birds. How cool is that? They don't waste YOUR MONEY making their store pretty. They take care of business. Oh, and ps. THESE GUYS ARE HONEST..FOR REAL!! True integrity !

The birds are extremely stressed out, not enough room at the minimum!! they have a HUGE parrot in a…read moreTINY cage. Koi "tank" is literally a kid pool with a MOP HEAD in it. the tortoises have absolutely NO enrichment or space either they looked so sad. the rabbits looked sick and had NO room. the people that work there are nice but they need to do BETTER. these are animals you need to provide for, you cannot call yourself a pet store and your animals in YOUR care are suffering. someone shut this place down.

We were so pleased to find this amazing breeder so close to home! The owner, Robin, was so helpful…read morein helping us choose the perfect family member to add to our household. She let us bring our dog to meet the new puppy before we brought him home, just to make sure they would be a good match. Her facility is sparkling clean, the dogs are lovingly cared for and she runs a tip-top shop. I would not hesitate recommending Robin and have a strong feeling we'll be back for another beautiful pup. We've had dogs for decades and never have met a more knowledgeable and thorough breeder with which to work. Impressed beyond belief.

Robin is NOT a breeder in any way. She gave us names of the breeders we think are our dogs parents…read more But who knows? She's been selling dogs a long time, she knows how the game is played. She wants her dogs on raw diets, it's very expensive. Ask a vet if it's the best thing for dogs. She'll tell you your dog will die f you don't do it. This is our second dog from her but we won't be going back. Do your homework. Buyer beware.

Afriendly knowledgable staff helped me to find what I was looking for, and I learned somethi g,…read moresome good deals as well, I git what I needed, better quality than expected!

Took the dog to the beauty salon. The dog is a good dog with people but can be a lil anxious…read morearound other dogs. She they got her and did all the nice spa stuff. But she had an issue getting her nails trimmed. They did the best they good and advise is in a call that they were not able to get the last paw. They were so kind and nice to her and us I would go back again

Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Check Great selection of…read morelivestock. Check Staff using a Finding Nemo reference. Check Helped immensely with my pending saltwater tank. Check Awesome place we will be back.

This is a great business, I'm always treated like family every time I walk into this store. The…read moreowner and his daughter are the real deal and they know their stuff.

The Aronovs are the best! Eugene cleaned my seriously neglected 55 gallon tank and Mrs. Aronov…read morepicked out a beautiful selection of new fish to restock. The most amazing part of all this was the distance they travelled to take care of me. I live in Skokie. Their shop is in Barrington! These people are not only very professional but extremely kind. As soon as I'm able to drive again I plan to make a pilgrimage to Fish Island. Thanks again k

Great family owned spot! Very helpful every time I come in with any questions I may have.read more

Haven't even boarded the dogs yet, but their front desk is so welcoming and willing to help had to…read moregive them a 5 star. The dogs seemed so happy there also!!

I have been a client of The Barking Lot before the current owners took over the business about a…read moreyear ago (maybe two?). They have done a remarkable job of upgrading the business and it shows. It is not easy working with dogs, who like people, have different personalities and behavioral reactions. The staff really take the time to know the animals and the owners. They do all of my grooming (I have rescue huskies) and are still cheerful even when my dog(s) have displayed less than ideal attitudes and behaviors. In addition, they carry an extensive line of Fromm products, which is the only type of dog food I have used since 1993.