Bark University, Inc.

BarkU is the absolute best for everything! My pup Titan started going to training classes the week after we got him, and a year later he’s a regular at BarkU for day care, boarding, grooming, and training!
It was definitely nerve-​racking deciding to leave my fur-​baby with someone else, but I feel happiest and most relaxed when Titan is at BarkU. I know he’s not alone at home chewing God-​knows-​what or lonely and depressed, but rather is running around and playing with other dogs and people. It’s a great feeling dropping him off in the morning with Brian, the manager (who always yells, «T-​DOG!» when he greets my pup) and knowing he’s going to have a fantastic time until I pick him up (usually from Theresa, who is also amazing and knows the dogs super well).
Candy, Mike, and the rest of the staff go above and beyond to ensure your dog is comfortable, safe, and happy during his stay. They really truly KNOW your dog and treat it like your child — they know his favorite play mates, his energy habits, what makes your dog crabby (and how to avoid it), and ultimately, how to have a great time.
Many days Titan comes home and just flops down on his bed and doesn’t move until the next morning because he’s so happily exhausted from the day!
Occasionally he’ll get super dusty from rolling around outside (but then again he’s a dog who literally EATS dirt…), and I’ll request a bath. Marissa is their groomer and does GREAT work! She has a calm energy so my dog (who is terrified of anything and everything) doesn’t mind getting his nails done and ears cleaned with her!
Training classes are absolutely invaluable! Candy knows so many tips and tricks to help curb bad behavior and uses positive reinforcement so your dog thinks everything is a fun game! Kseniya steps in for training classes every so often and is also fantastic!
All in all, I wouldn’t be able to have a dog if it wasn’t for BarkU. Thank you!

My dog Charlie, the Newfoudland, was just boarded at the Bark U and he loved it! The staff were very accomodating to all of his needs. They have great, clean facility and a wonderful staff, who love animals. Thank you guys so much for taking such good care of Charlie!

I was afraid that my anxious pup would be too much for this daycare to handle — I was mistaken!!! The staff is so friendly and works wonderfully with the pups. My pup has had pretty troublesome separation anxiety, but he gets so excited when we pull up to Bark University! The staff have also given me great tricks on crate training and dealing with my pups anxiety, and he is becoming much better! I am extremely glad I decided to bring my lil guy to Bark University, and definitely recommend it to others looking for an incredible daycare for their pup!

Since we moved out from the city, our ««boys» Milo and Murray love to visit the daycare at Bark University, its like their Disneyland, they run from the car to play with their friends when I drop them off, and are plum tuckered out when we pick them. Great, Great place for pets !!

Bark University is terrific! We did the puppy training class for our pup! Candy did such a great job explaining everything we needed to know to train our little pup. Louie our little dog love had so much fun and learned so much! He can’t wait to go back!

I love this place. They are so nice and accommodating. Not to mention my dogs go crazy when we get near, so they must be doing something right :-) Plus, my dogs don’t stink when they leave here, like at other places we’ve boarded or done daycare.

Bark University is a wonderful home away from home for my little guy Wally. He has been a regular over there for the last 10 months and absolutely loves it!
I sincerely believe that Candy and Mike along with their team have an amazing gift for working with these wonderful animals based on the excellent care and treatment given to them that I routinely see when I am there. What validates my belief as a «knowing» is by the way Wally acts when I drop him off and pick him up.
I cannot recommend this business enough to anyone who loves their dog and wants to make sure they are being cared for by knowledgable professionals in an environment overflowing with kindness, patience and love while you are away from them!
A+++ Rating

I can’t say enough about the team at Bark U. My dogs absolutely love the place. They take such good care of our BIG girls. Candy the owner is amazing. Kelly the manager Always has an answer or a tip to help ! We wouldn’t take our 2 German shepherds any where else !

I can’t say enough good things about Bark university and candy’s k9s. We rescued a dog that has many social issues. With the help from candy and her staff we now have a social sweet doggy! I am very comfortable leaving and knowing that my dog is going to be well taken care of

Clean dog care facility that is family owned by a very nice couple. Our dog goes to daycare each week and they treat him like he is their pet. We use their boarding and grooming services as well. Our friends have also had positive experience using their training and obedience services as well. Bark U offers the personal touch that is hard to find these days. We wouldn’t go anyplace else.

Bark University is the best dog care facility I’ve been to yet. I had my pit bull Nala there from late 2013 until June 2014 when we moved to Miami, FL. Their trainer Candie not only picked my dog up every morning, but trained some of her less-​desirable behaviors away and reinforced many of her great traits! Nala is a pit bull ambassador now. She has an extremely good temperament, is patient, and well-​socialized. She plays very gently, and is the most well-​disciplined animal ever. Bark U communicates to their clients about all the good and bad aspects of your dog’s stay, and spends time to teach you tips and tricks. I miss them so much (S. Florida is really prejudicial against pit bulls). They really love dogs a lot. I will never find another great group of professionals like Candie and her team. I miss you guys!

My wife and I have been bringing our three dogs to Bark University for about a year and it is has been a dream. The staff is friendly and the dogs are treated wonderfully. Candy and her staff are fantastic. Any time we go out of town, we board our dogs at Bark U. I highly recommend anyone looking for dog sitting or boarding in Lake County to go to Bark University.

I have been taking my 2 dogs here for the last 3 months or so. The whole purpose of taking them was to have them get some exercise AND to socialize them with other dogs. They are a bonded pair and one of them is a little bit shy around other dogs and people. Well let me tell you — this is one of the best things I have done for my dogs as well as myself! It has taken a little time but they finally walk in the door with tails wagging and kisses for the workers. The owner, Candy is an absolute sweetheart. She has been patient, kind, and understanding! And more importantly than that I TRUST HER! She is great at communicatiing with me as far as what she is doing with them and so are her employees. Taking my girls to BU a couple times per week gives them interaction and takes some gullt away frome me — their mom — for leaving them home all day! She has a ton of different packages to offer so whatever you do don’t let the price deter you! They also do grooming and boarding here.

LOVE Bark U! We used Candy for pet sitting prior to her opening up Bark U.
Candy and her staff are top notch. We have done training, boarding, daycare, and grooming at Bark U and are beyond pleased with them all. Her staff are animal lovers who care about our dogs as much or more than we do! When our dogs are at Bark U, we frequently get texted pictures, videos and general updates.
We had a senior dog who went to Bark U and was always given extra special TLC. We also have a special needs puppy, who requires special feeding and medication. I have complete confidence in their ability to properly take care of her when she is at Bark U. I truly feel as though they are as invested in my dogs as we are from a health and well being standpoint.