Bark + Boarding

"Our pup Loki first met his trainers, Jess and Louis, in 2020 when we first discovered Bark + Boarding. He was a rescue who was VERY wary of new people and the B+B team has been exceptionally patient in helping Loki adapt to new people. Loki loves his Play and Train sessions and we love the progress videos and feedback shared with us after each session. We are so thankful for everything out B+B fam has done for us!"

"I started bringing my corgi Logan to Bark & Boarding in January and it has been a wonderful experience. He was quite a challenge as a puppy (resource guarding, anxiety, etc) but coming to daycare once a week really helped. Raising him was actually pretty hard on my mental health, and when my partner also had surprise health issues, I really needed to find some help. I appreciate that from the first time I came here, I never felt judged or like my dog’s rough edges would be an issue; they were understanding and sensitive to his needs. I was really happy (and honestly shocked, due to his anxiety) when I learned a few months later that he had made friends with the staff. I boarded him here for a week over the summer and was really touched and impressed that they sent me messages with pictures of Logan during his enrichment activities. It was our first time apart so that meant a lot! We have just moved out of the area, so today I picked him up from likely his last time ever at Bark & Boarding. I have to say, I won’t miss much about Alexandria, but I will miss having a place I feel 100% comfortable and confident in to take care of my pup."

"We took our dog here to get groomed for several years. Our boy was very old (15) and the groomers were always SO loving and patient with him. After he passed the B&B team mailed us a card and inside of the card was the warmest message and they included things about Charley's personality & character traits that you would only know if you took the time to get to know him. Its really reassuring to know they don't rush the dogs in/out and knowing he was treated with such love. I highly recommend B&B for their grooming services! & a HUGE thank you to the entire team for treating our boy with such love over the past serval year."

"They just go above and beyond, are super accommodating, and have the best dog walker in the world - Andi! She took my little dog Sally out for potty breaks while I was in the office. When I had to put Sally to sleep last Oct, Andi made a special trip out to say goodbye. In the past couple of months or so, I’ve started fostering dogs. I called B&B to see if scheduling walks for my fosters was something they could do, and they said yes with no hesitation. The best part is that Andi’s still the one to do it. I 100% recommend B&B. You will not be disappointed."

"I made an appointment in May for my dog to get a cut in July. So i waited 6 weeks and the morning of my appointment they canceled on me saying the groomer had a medical emergency. And then said the next appointment available is in August a month later. Its in the middle of summer and my dog has really long hair so he absolutely needs a haircut. And the staff is just like there’s nothing we can do about it which is really ridiculous especially after i tip $60-$80 !!! every time i get my dog groomed. Definitely taking my business elsewhere and would not recommended this place if you value your time."