My Best Friend’s Barkery

"Even though this is geared more to dog parents I was very happy to discover a little cat section that was full of good quality food brands I was looking to buy. I was however disappointed to find several boxes of pouch food items expired… a whole section said best before Sept 2022! That means for over a year no one bothered to check or remove expired foods..? The others were at least expired more recently in 2023 but still, most customers wouldn’t think to check and that really could make a pet sick. If it were a big chain I would’ve left a lower star review but i do think it’s a lovely store and want to support small businesses—especially one offering healthy pet foods, so instead I shared my observation at the checkout and hopefully they will be more diligent with not leaving expired food items out for sale going forward. I still will recommend to pup owners and be back to shop because I live nearby, it truly is a lovely store & I’m happy with the higher quality food brands I like to buy for my cat."

"i always enjoy my experience here. the barkery has many cookie options- which are all so cute. there isn't generic chain food/treats. actual good, highly rated, clean ingredients. i am very particular about dog food ingredients and there are many high quality, trustworthy options. the real treat is getting to see sarah every time i come in. i look forward to seeing her, as well as the other personal dogs of course. they are all always so well behaved. definitely a favorite and necessary stop for each visit."

"Always a must stop when we are in town. Our puppy loves this place and always feels at home. I love the variety, customer service, and sense of acceptance from other animal lovers. They have the most insane treat, toy, food, and supplement selection. Staff is knowledgeable and passionate about informing customers. I love that they offer a self washing station as well. We also love seeing little Katie girl when she's in."

"*Detailed Review* WOW! This is SUCH a cute & fun place for dogs & dog owners! It was simply a God-send for my brother & I. As soon as you pull up to this little house-style shop you know the owners of this place love dogs & when you walk in that's more than confirmed. This isn't just any "pet store" like many larger chain franchises. It's so inviting & comfortable. Pretty much anything you can possibly imagine needing or wanting for your dog or in our case, puppy, is available here. But they don't carry just any type of supplies but specialize in carrying products that are GOOD for your pet & are well versed in all that they offer. They have a wide range of pet food, treats, apparel, toys & supplies in general. They even have t-shirts for pet owners, lol. Despite having spent about half an hour here we didn't get a chance to see everything they had to offer. You could spend an hour here easily & still not see it all. The staff, in this visit particularly Erica, was so well informed & helped us with getting the right kind of food, treats, toys & even a winter coat for my brother's new rescue puppy, Halo. Because Erica is a dog owner herself, she also was able to advise us on some ways to even help train Halo. Which we desperately welcomed. You can bring your dog into the store & Halo was thrilled to be able to play with Erica's dogs out front in the fenced-in area while we shopped. Her dogs were very well behaved & welcomed Halo like she was family. They have water bowls placed throughout the store & outside just in case a customers' dogs get thirsty while visiting; and asked if it was ok to give Halo a couple treats. Needless to say Halo loved it here as much as we did, lol. It's easy to tell it's a local favorite for pet owners due to the amount of people that came in just while we were there. And even with a full store, the staff made us feel important & we were well taken care of. By the time we left the entire parking area was full. Everyone was so friendly, even the other customers (several you could tell were regulars because the staff knew them by name as well as what they needed). If you're looking for a great place to call your "pet supply home", look no further because this is it. I'm so glad we didn't go all the way into Boone to the larger pet stores because this store was exactly what we were looking for & even exceeded our expectations. I couldn't recommend this cute little pet shop any higher, it's definitely deserving of all 5 stars. You should absolutely stop in & see for yourself how perfect this store is for you & your pets needs. - Jennifer (Google Local Guide - Level 8)"

"The store was lovely. There were many different rooms for food, treats, clothing, leashes, and other pet products. I wish I had my dog with me at the time, but there were 3 other cute pups in the store to love on. Prices were reasonable. There were many products made locally (which I always try and buy) and a variety of really adorably decorated treats. The store was very clean and well stocked. Big selection of dog food and treats, most of which looked healthy and organic. There were also all natural pet products- everything from flea and tick prevention to anti-anxiety. I didn't exactly feel welcomed when I arrived- sort of like I entered into some side conversations between staff."