Barkers Pet Motel & Grooming

My dogs were here at the beginning of Dec and they failed to tell us BEFORE we dropped them off that they had a breakout of kennel cough and although my dogs were vaccinated 3 weeks later my 8 month old puppy became very ill with kennel cough! Should have been told BEFORE we dropped them off! So unimpressed with this understandably however I do understand that these things happen

I would give Barker’s 100 stars if I could. The pets come first at this fantastic facility! Great and ample staff.

When I was living in St. Albert we always went to Barkers but after moving to Edmonton I tried a new place, when my dog came home she had bloody ears and a cut across her neck so now I make the drive everytime to come to Barkers again and I’ve never had any issues there. They always do an amazing job on my girl, she gets tons of compliments on her haircut and I can tell that they are very gentle with her. Definitely recommend!

After a bad experience with a kennel in Nisku, we were so relieved to find Barkers. You know from your dog if a place is good or not, and our little friend was happy and relaxed after a 2 week stay, the longest he’s ever been kennelled. A somewhat anxious fellow by nature, he was absolutely mellow on pick-​up, not even a whine. No nasty harsh cleaner smell, a personalized report, a friendly staff and humane environment — we highly recommend Barkers!

Not only do they board dogs and cats, but they will also board exotics. I took my guinea pigs to board for 5 days a few years back and was surprised to find their cages had been cleaned, even though I brought them in clean :). I will not hesistate to board them again should I need to in the future!

I have been remiss in not reviewing Barkers up to now. A typical trip to Barkers for Mac (my 23 month old Standard Poodle) will begin about 7:25 in the morning with me inviting him to come to work with me. Mac knows instantly that it is a daycare day and he is out the door and waiting at the door of the truck like his life depends on it. After parking in the lot at Barkers Mac makes a mad dash for the front door knowing that a multitude of 4 legged friends await him just inside their enclosed yard. He will spend his entire day there and when I pick him up 8 hours later I have a very happy and very tired puppy.
The value of socialization with other dogs is invaluable, the staff are always more than willing to keep you at ease when you first leave your four legged friend. They slowly work them into the pack and ensure the day is the best experience for your pet.
I never hesitate to recommend Barkers services to anyone. It is a great treat for Mac and is very affordable.
I have given them five stars on this review, but in reality it should be five woofs!

BEST PLACE TO SEND YOUR DOG/​CAT that I’ve ever seen!
I sent my 3 very shy, timid, keep to themselves, back away Pugs here for daycare and after maybe 2 visits totally changed them. They now play with other dogs, which I never thought I’d see! They come home so happy and now when I ask them «Wanna go to daycare?!» They run for the door. The floors in the dog area are heated and they can choose when to go out or in. The staff keeps me updated on how they’re doing all the time. I was in Cuba and they even emailed me a photo of them. What kennel can you think of that would do that!!! As soon as we go into the daycare all 3 of there tails start wagging and they instantly forget about me and run to the staff! HAHA!!!
I can’t praise this place enough. Even if you live in Edmonton and its a little out of your way it’s so very worth it. Changed my pugs completely, plus it’s nice after daycare having them pooped out! LOL!!!

Dutch stayed there for a week in January 2008. The fenced-​off yard in the back seemed a little cramped for such an active breed (ie. neutered, male Vizsla), but, he came home without any behavioural or health problems. The staff was pleasant, helpful and seemed knowledgeable.