BARK BARN -Frequently Asked Questions-

BARK BARN is a Small, Exclusive Little Dogs Only Club (around 35lbs and under) located on our families Quiet Little Farm. Our Family is humbled and so thankful to all of the families in the community (and even families that board with us regularly that live out of town) who have gone out of their way to Vote BARK BARN (formerly Comforts of Home K9 Retreat) #1 in Pet Boarding for Saline County 7 Years in a row now!! Our home-atmosphere paired with the fact that our family is "the staff," truly builds that home-away-from home bond with your fur-baby (and their parents alike!) We are a fraction in size of the bigger facilities; with our max being around 20 pups. This equals to more one-on-one with your baby & lots of picture updates personally texted to you on a daily basis. :) But don't just listen to me over here living my biggest dream come true! HA Google us and also head over to our Facebook page where you can read loads of reviews from other families & see all the pictures we've taken over the years!!

BARK BARN is unique in that we only take in Little Pups (around 35lbs and under.) For the health and safety of our guests, pups must have a Current Vet Record showing:: DHLPP, Rabies & Bordetella. {The Influenza Vaccine is not required, but Highly Encouraged} If your pup is long-overdue on required vaccinations, we will require them to be administered at a minimum of one week before arrival at BARK BARN. This is for your pup's health & safety, as well as our other little guests. Puppies must be at least 4 months of age and not grow beyond 35lbs at full maturity. We require completion of their Full Vaccination Series {4x Boosters, Rabies, & Bordetella. Influenza Vaccines are not required, but highly encouraged.} Males must be Neutered by their 1st Birthday. Females must be Spayed after their 1st Heat Cycle {typically around 6 Months.} Pups must be Flea & Tick Free. All pups must be Non-Aggressive to Humans and/or other Pups. We keep 4x Forms in your pup's file that will need to be filled out & signed. You only have to fill out the Forms if this is your first visit with us. The safety of our little guests is our utmost concern, therefore the following is a partial listing of some of the breeds we do not take in, regardless of size and including "mixed breeds":: Akita..American Bulldog..American Pit Bull Terrier..American Staffordshire Terrier..Bull Terrier..Chow..Doberman..Husky..Malamute..Mastiff..Rottweiler..German Shepherd..Wolf Hybrid..

Absolutely!! As long as they're from the same home and are okay eating/sleeping together. If they need separated during feeding, then you will need to pay for a separate room. Our suites are large enough for a crate to fit inside -- so that is an option for you if you want your pups to share a room, but they need separated to dine and/or sleep. If this is something you're interested in doing, please send me a message and understand that you are agreeing to bring your own crate in order to receive the discounted price for sharing the one suite.

1. Up-to-Date Shot Record showing DHLPP, Rabies and Bordetella. Influenza Vaccinations are Not Required, but Highly Encouraged. 2. 4x Forms. These will be emailed to you before your set Reservation Date (or) you can also print the forms from here on our website. 3. Your pup's Food, packaged in a baggy or container for freshness. This is not required, but is recommended being a sudden change in diet can sometimes cause an upset tummy. If you choose to not bring your pup's food from home, we will provide BARK BARN's House Dog Food. 4. Optional:: You are welcome to bring your pup's bedding, toys, etc. However, it is not neccessary. BARK BARN will provide all pups with a Kuranda style bed, blanket, toys, plus food & water bowls. They won't want for nothing, I can promise you that!! ;) 5. Payment for your pup's Full Stay is due at Drop-Off. Payment can be made with your Debit/Credit Card -or- Cash. Checks are Not accepted.

We stay observant of any pup that may need extra breaks, medicines, or who aren't as playful like back in their younger days. Often times older pets do enjoy the company of others, and prefer watching them from a comfy cot on the sidelines. We are consistently reading everyone's body language, so we can typically be a step ahead in predicting when someone has had enough. This is where being "Pet First Aid / CPR Certified" comes into play as well -- knowing signs / body languages to look for. :) We do also offer "The Royalty Suite" or "The Farmhouse Retreat" if your pup prefers more of an intimate setting. Please read more on these in the "Hours / Holidays / Rates" tab.

All Pick Ups & Drop Offs are by Appointment Only. This is due to the fact that the pups are free-roaming throughout the house or we're all outside playing. Also, due to insurance purposes and for "stranger danger" anxieties some of the pups may get, all pups have to be put up during any human visits. If you set a time but need to change it up, no problem! :) Monday-Thursday (8:00-6:00pm) Friday (8:00-5:00pm) Sunday (2:00-6:00pm) Our rates run like a Hotel for Humans - your Nightly Rate covers from the time you Check-In until Check-Out time the next day. Check-Out time is by Noon Monday-Friday and by 4:00pm on Sundays. Pups are welcome to stay past their Check-Out time, but you will be charged a $15 Daycare fee each puparoo.**If you have not picked up your pup(s) by 6:00pm (5pm on Fridays) you will be charged for a Nights Stay and will need to make plans to pick them up the following day (excluding Saturday.)

Please understand that BARK BARN is not like your traditional boarding facility. The pups are having a fun-filled day playing with their new furiends and/or just casually lazing around. We do not have a full staff that can keep these pups entertained in a separate area, while I give tours. Because of our free-roam set up, insurance purposes, and as well as keeping the pups "stranger-danger" anxieties at bay - we have to put each and every baby up in their suite during any human visits. We do our very best at showing every detail of how BARK BARN operates through our Website and Facebook page with written details, a full video tour (found under the "Welcome to BARK BARN" tab) and lots and lots of pictures -- what you see in the video & pictures is *exactly what you'll see when you get here!! We also encourage you to not just take our word, but to read all of the comments and reviews from other families left about us on Google or our Facebook page. We were Voted #1 in "Pet Boarding" for Saline County, our very first year in business and each year following!! We are Excited to show you around and give a full tour when you bring your pup over for their scheduled sleepover!! We sincerely appreciate your understanding. :)

We start our day around 6:00am with a quick dash outside for a potty break and then some playtime to get those early morning zoomies out! Then us humans are busy getting each babies breakfast and medications served. The pups spend the rest of the day getting pampered, sunbathing, lounging around the house, playing chase, tug-of-war, or with all the toys their little hearts desire! We go on lots of walks and have a howlin' good time playing with all the new furiends outside in the country air, or in our super fun doggy-playroom!! We get dinner served; then are typically doing our last potty breaks around 10:00pm.. then we get each baby tucked in as snug-as-a-pug until we start all over the next morning. :)

We are "Pet First Aid / CPR Certified." In the course of an emergency, we will make every attempt to contact you or your emergency contact on our way to the vet. Our main priority is to make sure that not only our little guests are having a fun time and feel loved, but that they are also in a good-healthy state during their stay. We keep a careful eye on each baby daily - paying attention to bowel movements, making sure they are drinking plenty of water to stay hydrated, that they're alert, etc. We will notify you immediately of any signs/symptoms we feel you should be aware of.

For the safety of all pups, everyone eats in their own private suite. This helps eliminate any food aggression, upset tummies, and helps us to monitor the amount each pup is eating. Naps are taken anywhere from outside while sunbathing in the sun, on the pups very own window seat in the playroom, in the comforts of home on a couch, laid out on the floor or swaddled up in one of the many dog beds we have scattered throughout. All bedtime sleeps are in the pup's own private suite. We do also allow the pups to sleep in a humans bed periodically. ;)

They are not required -but- are highly recommended. We are a much smaller boarding facility than your average, which has its major pluses when it comes to the one-on-one love and attention each and every pup receives while here at BARK BARN, among other positives. However, the downside to being smaller is that we do tend to book up faster, being we can't take as many pups in. Weekends, Holidays and Peak Times especially tend to fill up fast, and many families start reserving weeks in advance.

$45 per Night (1st pup) $30 per Night (2nd pup) $20 per Night (3rd pup) Discount is if the pups are sharing a room to eat / sleep. Pups must be from the same home in order to share a suite. This price includes taxes and is -All Inclusive!- Please see what all you & your pup get under the "HOURS / HOLIDAYS / RATES" tab. We also offer 2 other exclusive suite options at a different rate + some super fun pup-grades you can add to your pups sleepover!! (see tabs)

Our Family is honored to spend the Holidays with your pup!! Please be mindful though, there will be No Drop-Offs (or) Pick-Ups on the following days::

{{ New Year's - Easter - Mother's Day - Memorial Day - Father's Day }}{{ 4th of July - Labor Day - Halloween - Thanksgiving }}{{ Christmas Eve - Christmas Day }} A Two-Night Minimum + 3-Day Advance Cancellation policy will be in effect in order for you to receive your deposit back during the following Peak Times:: {{ New Years Eve - New Years Day - Easter Weekend }}{{ Memorial Day Weekend - 4th of July Week - Labor Day Weekend }}{{ Thanksgiving Week - Christmas Week }} **New Pups are not accepted during peak boarding dates -- these dates are First-Come to our Regular Boarders.**If you'd like for your pup to stay with us during a peak boarding time, we ask that you make reservations to board with us at least one night prior to the peak dates needed or attend a day of Daycare. Because of the number of pups boarding at these times, it is important that all pets staying with us be suitable to some form of group interaction. Being in a new place can be a bit stressful for some, and by visiting BARK BARN prior to staying during a peak time will help them feel more comfortable.

There are always risks when you get a group of pups together. Just like there are risks when you send human kids to school, or even when a big group of human adults get together in an area... Pups playing together may accidentally get poked by a long toenail or get a "playful / accidental bite." A playful puppy may get too far into another pup's personal space, causing them to snip out of reaction. We are consistently watching pups behaviors and warning signs that someone may be getting agitated, before something happens. We also have different zones that we can separate dogs to, so they feel more at ease if need be.