Dog Sitters in Barrie

Our boy Tristan adores Barkaritaville, and so do we! We get to see how much the staff love Tristan, and it makes us feel so safe sending our pet away with them for 8+ hours at a time. We know he will play, learn, engage, and come home exhausted! Maddy has been especially great to us. She always greets us with a big smile and is soon after showering Tristan with all the love. We love all the staff, the knowledge they provide to us and Tristan, and not to mention the silly posts and photoshoots they do. 15/10 recommend Barkaritaville to all the dog parents out there!

I can't express enough gratitude for how grateful I am for finding Barkaritaville for my rescue dog Coco!! Before bringing Coco to Barkaritaville, she was so scared around other dogs and would bark at them. I was a little nervous leaving her at doggy daycare not knowing how she would react, but the first visit went amazing! We even had a phone call check-in to let us know how our girl was doing! After just 2 visits she can't get enough of Barkaritaville! :) She absolutely loves it and has learned to recognize that dogs are fun and safe to play with! The love and care that the staff put into the dogs is noticable. It's so much more than just a "daycare" the staff are so kind and caring and make sure you're fur-baby has the best day! Coco is absolutely exhausted from all the play and stimulation she falls asleep as soon as she gets home! :) I feel safe and comfortable keeping her at Barkaritaville as I know they take such good care of my girl and are amazing with rescue dogs! I can't thank them enough. :)This is Coco's favorite place! She knows where she's going and runs right out of the car! She can't get enough of it! :) 10/10 highly recommend this doggy daycare! I can't express enough gratitude for how grateful I am for finding Barkaritaville for my rescue dog Coco!! Thank you!!

Both my dog and I were a bit nervous starting doggy day care for the first time. Not knowing how my girl or the other dogs would react and behave was a tad scary but, as soon as I arrived, the staff were amazing and welcomed her with lots of love. When I arrived to pick her up, she was all smiles and I was sent home with treats, a bunch of pictures and a report card. I highly recommend Barkaritaville Barrie to anyone who needs to start day care for their fur babies. They’re in good hands :)

Our puppy LOVES Barkaritaville! She has fun all day with the amazing staff and other dogs and when she comes home she’s ready for a nice long nap! The staff there is amazing. Super nice and always happy to see our pup!

I can not recommend this place enough! The staff is so friendly, and you can tell they truly love the dogs they work with. My dogs had never been to daycare before, so naturally I was nervous in taking this step, but my girls warmed up in no time! Mishka and Sophie adore the days they go to daycare, maybe even more than the days they are home with me!!!!

Brooke and her team are fabulous. They worked with my rescue who is timid and "stranger danger" and has been able to really bring him out of his shell. I highly recommend Barkaritaville to everyone I know in the area! Also, the daily report cards are a hoot.

This place is the best for dogs. I have an aussiedoodle and she has learned to be one quite social with other dogs. She always is happy to go there waiting for me to open the door to go in. When she gets home she is tired from all the play and attention. Looking for a daycare. I highly recommend Barkaritaville!

Our girl loves Barkaritaville! She is always so excited when we drop her off in the morning. She plays all day long, and comes home ready for bedtime. We love the packages of 20 days at a reduced cost. Means we can send her whenever we need and have her day already prepaid for. All the staff are very easy to communicate with and super easy going. We're very happy to have found this facility.

Fairly new to Barkaritaville but my dog Buddy just loves it. Anxious to get in and when I pick him up he’s worn out which shows he had a wonderful day. The staff are ver friendly, caring and accommodating. It’s obvious they are animal lovers and it’s not a phoney façade that they put on. My dog is my friend and I just love him and I trust Barkaritaville to take exceptional care of my Buddy “Buddy”

Our dog loves Barkaritaville! Super clean facility and friendly staff. Great indoor/outdoor space for the dogs to play. Love getting photos and videos at the end of the day. Highly recommend!

My husband and I recently graduated the Basic Obedience Class with our 10 month old puppy, Rudi, and had the most fantastic experience working with Toto! As first time dog owners, we didn’t really know what we were doing, and Toto was incredibly knowledgeable, patient and made us feel really confident in building our own skills to best care for and train our dog. Rudi is a very high energy breed and rarely could sit still, but since working with Toto has made a 180 in his ability to listen, walk without pulling and being able to settle at home. We truly couldn’t recommend Toto enough, and plan to continue to work with him in the future to further Rudi’s training AND hone his cool new party tricks (picture for proof!)

We had recently just adopted Mocha and she had alot of anxiety and issues we were struggling to deal with like chewing excessively and bitting. After researching I came across Toto’s page and saw all the reviews so thought we would give this a try. First time dog owners, first time doing dog training but Toto really made us feel comfortable and confident day 1! Mocha has since graduated the course and although there is still more work that can be done with training her to be the best doggy she can be she has really done a 180 with us. Toto is AMAZING and what he does, his knowledge and care for canines is outstanding and we just hope to keep working with him in the future and with any dogs we welcome into our lives. His approach to training is not like your typical trainer, he really puts a plan that is setting you up for success and it works! I was so afraid to walk Mocha alone before training and now I can confidently take her on long walks alone. Thank you Toto for all your work,

My dog nova had 0 confidence was very fearful and horrible to walk on the leash. with totos help we have a completely different dog. Toto is amazing to work with I absolutely recommend him for all your training needs we saw results after one session. So worth it . I feel more confident in my ability to handle my dog and my dog is so much happier

I brought my dog, Harlow to Toto for puppy training back in October. She was very timid and unsure at first but quickly warmed up and loved the experience and especially Toto. He is kind, welcoming, patient and very knowledgeable. Definitely recommend!

If you’re looking for a place to take your pup to daycare in Barrie or the surrounding area, Toto’s is the perfect place. My fiancé and I have tried another home based daycare for our pup and suffice to say, Toto’s love and care for our dog is unmatched. He’s very professional and flexible and will accommodate to your dogs dietary preferences. My pups love going to Toto’s.

We started training our puppy 10 weeks ago at Toto’s. During this time we have learned so many skills to be good dog owners and our puppy has also learned so many skills and proper behaviour. We feel more confident as owners and take pride in how our puppy behaves. Toto truly has a heart of gold and passion for training and it shows! Our dog gets so excited to see him and I could even say looks at him like a family member. I like to now call him Uncle Toto! It’s nice to have such a passionate and trustworthy trainer. If we ever need boarding or daycare, I know our dog will be well looked after and loved. We are very grateful to have Toto’s training, services and guidance! 10/10 recommend!

Toto has provided both daycare and boarding for our two dogs and we couldn’t be happier! He is kind, caring and very knowledgeable. Our dogs are so excited to see Toto every time we drop them off!

Recently used Toto's K9 dog services and Toto instantly became our trusted friend. He is amazing with all kinds of dogs. Has a variety of activities for dogs . Extremely knowledgeable about different problems that dog owners may have. And ready for extra advice over the phone and text when completing homework and dealing with difficult situations. Toto also offers very affordable dog daycare services that our 3 dogs are very happy to attend. In addition, he has the running board for the larger dogs that before training or during the day they could burn down some energy. Highly recommended. Thank you, Toto, for the great sessions. we are looking toward your new program to bring our dogs back. Thank you

I needed help with my very strong and sassy puppy. Toto was just the person for the job. He really helped me to understand how to communicate with and understand her. She used to pull on the leash, lunge at cars and be afraid of the dark. Now she's happy, confident and much less reactive. I'm so glad we found Toto. We'll never be done training but now we have a good foundation to work on.

There’s no other dog service like Toto’s. He and his family go above and beyond to take extra special care of not only our frenchie Trixie, but my wife and I as owners too. Trixie loves going to Toto’s so much that sometimes she doesn’t even want to leave. “She is a part of the family” he says, and that little extra love and passion he has for caring for your dog really sets him apart from any other dog service. We are lucky to have Toto in our lives and are grateful to know he will always take care of our beloved Trixie.

There aren't enough positive things to say about Sherry and James and the team they've built over at Out N About. I have been using their services for over two years and I can say with absolute confidence that I would not be able to do my job without their support for my fluffy buddy. As a shift worker with a constantly rotating schedule of days and nights, Sherry and James have been nothing but graceful, accommodating and patient with my dog's needs. As he's an older guy now and a newly minted single child, he's had big changes in the last two years. Sherry, James and the whole team have given my Morris the much needed love, stability, routine and doggie play dates he deserves when I can't be there. They deserve all the recognition and high fives. If you're worried about how your furry kids will do with a walker, trust that this team is the one for the job.

We have been SO happy with the services of Out n About! Sherry always makes sure to get our pups scheduled in and they have the best time. Our girls are smitten with Kristen and she shows them so much love! We are so happy to have landed such a reliable group to care for our pups. Their post-visit reports are also so great - pics & a little write up about the visit! Highly recommend!

It’s been a year since we have been using Out N About! Sherry and her staff have been phenomenal in caring for our pups since they were wee things (10 weeks old). They have become a big part of Layla and Lionel’s life. They get so excited seeing the staff because they know they are going to have a good time!

We have been so fortunate to have the team at Out N About Pet Care look after our dogs for the last year and a half. When we welcomed a new puppy into the home they helped to train him and look after his needs during their daily visits. Our senior dog also needed special attention due to her age. The entire team handles the puppy and the senior dog so well, ensuring both of their needs are met. We get updates after each visit and our neighbours have commented on how nice the team is to meet when walking the dogs. The app-based booking system is very easy to use, and we now feel like we can get away for the occasional trip to the city and know that our doggos are looked after. I honestly can't imaging how we would function without the team! They are highly professional, conscientious and clearly love dogs. We could not recommend them highly enough!

Sherry and her team are just so wonderful! We hired Out N About to take our 4mo pup on a weekly walk they're so amazing. They do a home visit first and are super trustworthy. Ruby seems to really like them and does well on her walks. We get a report with a map of where they went and some amazing pictures. I can't wait until our girl is older and can do pack hikes with them. Highly recommend this professional company to take care of your fur babies.

Absolutely love love the dog walkers that we have had. Sherry. Kristen and Maykyla. Willow never holding back. Always expressing her excitement for a walk with these ladies. 1000% recommend their services.

Wonderful experience with the Out N About team! They absolutely spoiled our kitty while we were away, and sent us regular updates with pics on how our girl was doing. Hands down the best team to care for your pets while away, I wouldn’t ask anyone else to care for our kitty!

Since taking on a job that has me downtown Toronto 3 days a week, Out N About has given me the comfort of knowing my Kali is in good hands. The email I receive every time they visit with pics of her adventures puts a smile on my face every day!!

Sherry and her team are amazing! They are so competent with dogs and cats. We have some senior puppies who needed medication and they were so on the ball. It felt like I didn't have to worry about our fur babies at all. They also gave lots of updates! Couldn't have asked for better care. And the cost is so reasonable!!

If you're ever in the need of a dog walking service, I highly recommend Out n About pet care service. Due to a hand injury, (infected dog bite 😬) I needed help. I messaged sherry Sunday and we were all set. I originally was only going to need them for our vacation coverage and had already had the pleasure of meeting with Sherry and James for our assessment. It was easy peasy and now I have two happy, tired pups 😄

We are so incredibly blessed to have Liana's Pet Services in our lives. Liana is a wonderful and kind human; she genuinely cares for our fur babies (dog and cat) as if they were her own. She gives a detailed report after each walk, and even includes pictures of the walk as well. I would trust Liana over anyone else to care for my pets, and I think anyone would be lucky to have her care in their family.

Liana is completely professional and a wonderful person that truly loves her job. Our Andy cannot wait for her to arrive. All the fur babies adore her and I'm always amazed how intuned they are to her. It's a sight to be seen when she is walking her pack. She is a dog whisper!

I am so lucky to have found Liana to walk my husky, she is the kindest, most reliable person for the job! My dog adores her, and looks so happy in the photos she shares from walks. Thank you for all the love you show my dog, you are truly special.

I just wanted to say how amazing Liana is at Liana's Pet Services. I have a very reactive dog. It's very difficult to find someone that I trust to walk my Skye when she has behavioural issues when it comes to some other dogs. I never, ever, let anyone else walk her, but I put my trust in Liana and I'm so glad I did. With Liana's knowledge and training in regards to dogs, I feel so comfortable leaving my Skye in her care. I have so much anxiety when it comes to Skye, but Liana always sends me the cutest videos and pictures of them together and how well she does on her walks, which makes my anxiety go away. She treats Skye like she was her own! I truly recommend Liana's Pet Services to anyone thinking of hiring a dog walker or for someone to check on your animals when you are at work, vacation etc.. I've never felt so comfortable leaving Skye with anyone. 🖤🙏

100% professional, reliable, and trustworthy! Liana has been taking care of our little Molly-moo since she was just a puppy. Working longer days, having Liana walk our fur baby has given us such peace of mind. Liana always sends us daily updates with photos so we can see how much fun she is having with her squad! The group walks have been fantastic for socialization as well, our little Molly is such a social butterfly! Liana always goes above and beyond for us and our Molly! Thank you for everything that you do! 🐾❤

It has been almost a year since Liana has started taking Willow on walks for us when our work schedules get busy. We have been over the moon with the exceptional and professional service that Liana has provided. We are beginning to think Willow loves Liana more than us. Liana goes above and beyond when Willow makes a mess and we are very grateful for it. We highly recommend Liana when it comes to looking after our pets and they would definitely agree.

We love Liana and the service she provides! For us, she has provided service for our cats and she obviously loves them! Her communication is clear and her updates are lovely. On this last trip, we had a somewhat large problem (totally our fault!) and Liana had excellent suggestions to resolve it and work with us to solve it made us thankful that we know her!

Liana has a true love for animals of all kinds. She is trustworthy and cares for our Shiba Inu as if she were one of her own. I love seeing Lyra and her adventures while at work or out on vacation. She is flexible and provides an excellent service.

I am so happy knowing my pets are in such good care when I'm at work!! Liana is trustworthy and reliable and just cares so much for animals! I love seeing all the pics and videos too. Amazing dog-walking service💕 …

Liana is the most attentive and knowledgeable pet sitter we known. Seemore and Sky were well taken care of by Liana as puppies.

Speaking on behalf of our dog (Dougie), he couldn't be happier whenever we pull up to Top Dog. He can't wait to get out of the car and into the complex to see all his friends and pals. Great staff and ownership, they actually smile and chat with you (unlike some places in town) and Dougie is really looking forward to all the new features planned for their new site. Highly recommended!

We have been bringing our dog, Buddy to TopDog K9 Services for many years. He loves it there. The staff are trained, friendly and do a great job of looking after all dogs. We highly recommend them.

Top Dog is so incredible! Our dog Archie is a very energetic dog and he comes home absolutely exhausted. He is always very excited to go and doesn't want to leave. The staff are really amazing and very nice. Always great to talk to and treat the dogs like they are family.

I cannot speak highly enough of TopDog in Barrie. I've been using their daycare and boarding services for well over a year now and appreciate the care, professionalism and understanding that staff demonstrate time and time again.

I don't attend Top Dog however I am a professional dog trainer and I also board dogs. I have known Kathy for many many years in a professional capacity and we have worked in a professional organization together. I know first hand how dedicated she is to her business and to the care she provides. It is pretty clear that she is experiencing something that we all dread and that is an internet smear campaign. I am also a breeder. Just yesterday I recommended Top Dog to one of my puppy buyers because I know how much Kathy and her staff care. I would only recommend Top Dog for one of my puppy owners. I wish you strength Kathy while you sort through this. I know how difficult this must be for you.

Our boy Hank absolutely loves going to Daycare at Top Dog! We turn onto the road and his tail starts wagging and he can not get out of the truck fast enough! He drags us into the building - this is definitely the type of behavior that puts my mind at ease that he receives the best of care here! Thank you Kathy and all of your loving staff!

I have had 3 dogs over the years attend Top Dog K9 Services with very good results. My current puppy is attending the Puppy Socialization classes and has shown huge improvement in his training. He LOVES going each week and is happily exhausted when coming home. Kathy Eyers , Kacy and their staff are professional, and always provide great advice and ongoing support for my pup. I feel very confident and assured when I leave him in their care knowing he will be well cared for and encouraged to grow. I cannot say enough about this great daycare, training facility!! FIVE STARS!!

Bauer loves going to Dogging Day Care. This is him pulling up to have a play day with all his friends. At the end of the Day he is exhausted from all the activity he has had during the day. I really like how the staff tell me how well he did during the day when I pick him up.

Very helpful trainers at the Puppy Junior kindergarten. I have learned a lot there. Trainers provide gentle feedback to make us better pet owners.

Ashley and her team are absolutely amazing. The service is A++. Our pups look handsome and pretty after spending a few hours with the team. Highly recommend this grooming service. 💗 …

Jessie and Curtis took care of our dog for 2 weeks while we were away for vacation and were nothing short of amazing! They made us feel so comfortable and sent daily pictures and video updates. They treated him like their own!! We trust them completely to look after our dog and will be using their services again! Look at that happy pup!

My daughter and I left our dogs with Curtis and Jessie (wagging’ tails co) overnight so we could fully enjoy her wedding. Curtis was so accommodating, he picked the dogs up and was flexible for us to pick them up the following day. Curtis and Jessie were extremely attentive with communication and sent lots of pictures. I cannot express strongly enough how amazing they were with one of our puppies when they encountered some unexpected challenges. You can tell how much they truly care and understand the dogs. They went above and beyond my expectations in every way. I can confidently and highly recommend their services

Jessie and Curtis took care of our 1 year old pup and it was great! Communication with them was prompt and clear before the visit and during, they sent multiple pictures and videos during her stay. They are both so nice and inviting, and our dog was pooped when she came home. We will definitely be using them again, and would recommend!

My husband and I hired Waggin' Tails Co to look after our 2 pups while we were away on vacation. We are so thrilled. Not only did we get daily updates with adorable photos, but it was clear that our dogs were spoiled with love and likely didn't even notice our absence. They also left our house absolutely spotless. I highly recommend Waggin' Tails and we will definitely be using them again!

Jessie and Curtis were amazing! Our pup had an awesome sleepover and came home tired and happy. They are extremely accommodating, kind, and make you feel at ease the moment you meet them. I was not worried for a second leaving our dog with them. Thank you again and we will be back!! :)

Now, I know most people probably feel the same- but we are truly obsessed with our dog. So it is hard for us to leave him, and we take careful consideration in choosing who he will stay with. Jessie and Curt (and Lizzie) looked after our guy for two weeks- and we couldn’t have chosen better. I think he may have actually been happier with them! He had many walks, lots of playtime and soo many cuddles! We got updates a few times per day, which allowed us to relax during our time away. Waggin Tails Co is the best decision for your pet care needs!

Highly recommend! Jessie and Curtis are great with our dog Ray. They give him lots of exercise and cuddles and send us lots of cute updates. We are very happy to have found them!

Curtis and Jessie are amazing! I feel comfortable leaving our girl Sushi in their care, knowing they will give her love and cuddles! I will keep using their services and cannot recommend them enough! Thanks you guys!

Ryder is displaying an amazing change after receiving instructions from Paul with only a few lessons. The stress I experienced walking Ryder and meeting other dogs on our walks have lessen and, I am sure Ryder is much more happier during his walks with me. If you are looking for effective training for your dog I would definitely recommend Paul at The Dogz Lodge.

Paul & Paula's team is amazing. Paul is very knowledgeable & great at dog training. I can't thank them enough. It was such an amazing experience for myself & my little fella.Got training course outcomes exactly as it was promised on the very first day of behavior assessment. Paul has so much patience & he provided so much interesting information about the aspects of each training technique he was using for my dog. Everything worked out greatly for myself & my dog. I'm so glad that i was able to get in touch with Paula. She is such an amazing, helpful, supportive & understandable personality. I would confidently recommend them to anyone who is looking into dog training/boarding/dog walking. You can trust them without any hesitation. Thank you so much, team. "The dogz lodge canine training." You guys are the best 👍👍

I highly recommend The Dogz Lodge for any of their services. Paul and Paula make an incredible team and they are truly passionate about what they do. They are very easy to work with - always super friendly and are well organized in their communication and execution. Most importantly, it is clear their top priority at all times is the well-being and safety of all the pups they work with. The Dogz Lodge has gone above and beyond with their training and walking services to help me with my 9 month old golden doodle, Leo. Paul worked with Leo on foundation training and did not hesitate with tackling Leo’s guarding behaviour. Paul’s expertise and patience has made a world of difference for our family!

Paul and Paula are truly an amazing team. Paul was incredibly helpful and informative with our sessions and it has made such a difference for us and our dog, Beans! We're extremely grateful for Paul's kindness and patience working with our reactive little guy, especially having a toddler around as well! He is kind and genuinely wants the entire family to succeed. Paula was also a pleasure to work with. She's a gem of a human who also just wants the best for the family. Super encouraging and quick to respond any time we sent a message. I absolutely recommend for training, walking, boarding, all the things!

Elevate your pet's life with The Dogz Lodge's passionate training, leading to an effortlessly positive transformation! We needed their help with our 2 dogs Harley(2) and Davey (10mnths) who accidently Harley's tooth got stuck in Davey's collar after that everytime they got together they were in deffnce mode. Paul started working with us quickly and for 10 days. I am very happy to say that I no longer have to do twice the work doing things one dog at a time, they are friends again. Talking with Paula was very delightful and no delays with her responses. Thank you for all the help. I would definitely reccomend The Dogz Lodge!

Paul has helped me in so many ways with my new addition! the puppy didn’t need the training I did and together over the last 3 months he has become family I highly recommend The Dogz lodge to all dog parents young and old we also have a17 year old and 11 year old as well and the help with the pup and the oldies been going so well it’s going to be hard saying good bye and the end of our sessions

Paul and his team were absolutely fantastic! We adopted Lola, a 3 year old rescue that had some aggression issues. The training we first took her to at a doggy training centre helped a little, Paul took her to a completely new level way beyond our expectations in such a short period of time. Within the two weeks of training she went from a dog that lunged at other dogs, joggers and bikes no matter how far away, to having her first visit to Cabela’s and Home Depot. We will be forever thankful of Paul and so proud of Lola for being able to show the world how genuinely sweet she is.

Paul, head trainer at Dogz Lodge, has a very special talent. Paul’s knowledge, experience, confidence and kind, calm nature made him the perfect trainer for our unruly pup. Over a few sessions, Paul worked with us to be able to have our dog off leash in our yard, to respond better to recall, walk without pulling on the leash and to improve general obedience! Private training proved to be much more effective over the many group classes we had tried prior. Highly recommended Dogz Lodge for training/walking/boarding!!!

Paula and Paul are passionate about what they do, and have been awesome to work with. They have been walking my dog for more than a year and have showed him so much love and care. They go above and beyond, and have superb communication with us. Could not recommend them enough!

From the moment we first met to the end of our training was an absolute pleasure working with Paul (& Paula of course!). We had tried every training tip possible and watched every video you could think of but still no luck with containing the crazy that is Ruger! With their help, We are now able to take him to public places (still a work in progress) but we never thought we'd be at this point. Would not have been possible without these two! Extremely grateful to have been able to work with Paul. He is kind, compassionate and genuinely wants to see the dogs (and parents) succeed🫶🏻 Would 10000% recommend to anyone that is looking at personal training

We are so grateful for Avery and the amazing job she did with our Pedro's teeth. We highly recommend her services. She has been an animal lover all her life and it shows through her passion for her job. Well done Avery and thanks again!

I found Avery and I’m so grateful! My 11 1/2 year old Boston Terrier Luna went for her first appointment today! Avery is lovely, professional, knowledgeable, and her place had such a holistic scent when you walk in! Luna was nervous, but Avery said she did great! I can’t believe the difference in her little teeth and I loved the information she passed on with her suggestion that there is two teeth that need to be extracted. I will be contacting Lunas Holistic Vet tomorrow for further instructions. I would recommend Avery to anyone with our very precious soul furs, as I call my Babygirl! Forever grateful for K9 Toothfairy ❤️🙏🏻

Avery, you are the best! I was looking for a person like you for last few years and finally found you! i can not recommend enough, take my word and give her a call, Super professional, she knows what she does.. i am super happy with the service and looking forward to work with her again and again

Super happy with Avery’s service. She is amazing! Will definitely recommend her to my friends. 🙏😊🍀 …

Avery ,you are amazing! We are super happy with the service and looking forward to work with you again and again.

Avery is absolutely amazing, would strongly recommend I had my 13 year old Max here over the weekend, it was his first time staying in someone's home he didn't know. We set up a meet and she made myself feel comfortable that Max is in great hands. During the whole weekend i was getting updates on how much max was enjoying his time there with texts and pictures. She even cleaned his teeth which was much overdue. I was shocked how much of a difference it made and they look incredible! We are thankful we found K9 Tooth fairy and are excited to use her services again in the future