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Barks 5th Avenue

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10620 Cypress Creek Parkway
Houston, TX 77070

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Barks 5th Avenue - Houston, TX
Barks 5th Avenue - Houston, TX
Barks 5th Avenue - Houston, TX
Barks 5th Avenue - Houston, TX
Barks 5th Avenue - Houston, TX
Barks 5th Avenue - Houston, TX
Barks 5th Avenue - Houston, TX
Barks 5th Avenue - Houston, TX
Barks 5th Avenue - Houston, TX
Barks 5th Avenue - Houston, TX
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My husband and I had tried to train our dog Lily, but it was without any success. We tried other training techniques, other trainers, we tried everything but still nothing worked....

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I took my dog here for 5 days. When I picked her up, they had a sign posted that there were confirmed cases of kennel cough going around. This really bothered me. I called my ve...

A NEW 'SNICKERS' 4/19/2010

I was at the end of my wits with my ""untrainable Yorkie"" when I saw a sign for Dog Training. I decided as a last resort to call and let Barks 5th Avenue have a try with Snickers. Pros: A Stress Relief more

I'm impressed 4/17/2010

I'm glad I waited although I arrived 10 minutes late for my appointment for a dog obedience consultation. I was required to fill out paperwork prior to my meeting with the trainer and I found that to be rather difficult since my dog, Coco is so rambunctious. However, a young lady stopped doing her job after other workers walked by to lend me some assistance. Thank goodness. I found her disposition and attitude to be most helpful and kind. Pros: Penny really understands the psychology of a dog Cons: Had to wait 40 minutes more

The Best Decision I Made! 3/28/2010

Puppies will be puppies, but when I got an adorable teacup Maltese for Christmas, I had no idea what I was in store for. Moxie is my sweet little girl however, I had no idea how much time and attention it took to train and housebreak a puppy (as I haven't had a true puppy since I was very young.) My husband and I were close to then end of our rope when we happened upon Penny at the CyFair Home and Garden Show. Gabe, her Blue Heeler, first got our attention and then we began bragging about our animals. My husband mentioned the housebreaking issue and Penny didn't hesitate in offering suggestions. When we told her that we had tried everything but that we simply couldn't offer the structure and consistency Moxie needed, Penny told us about Puppy Preschool. Moxie was enrolled six days later. At the consultation, I carefully observed how the staff interacted with the dogs, and how the parents reacted to, well, everything. I immediately noticed that all the employees clearly loved their job, cared for the dogs, and respected the parents. The dogs were happy, clean, and well-attended. Of course when I dropped my baby off, I was a blubbering mess however; when I visited her four days later, she was well-adjusted and happy. That made all the difference to me, knowing that Moxie was happy and safe. I highly recommend Penny and Barks 5th Avenue. There is no doubt that I would do the three week training all over again, but I won't have to because Moxie is a completely different dog. She will now begin daycare on Monday and I know she will love it! Thank you so much for helping us to communicate better with our precious Moxie! Pros: Location, price, attention to animals Cons: could find no cons more

Great Place for Boarding 1/10/2010

Renee, my Jack Russell, has boarded at Barks for many years. We use them at least twice a year. Rates are great. Staff is very concerned and friendly. When we go there Renee is very excited to stay and does really well for a hyper dog. I am very pleased with the care that she gets. They call to remind me to bring her in at the right time. if I need to change the date or time, that I am picking her up I just call them and adjust. Pros: Very Friendly and Concerned Staff more

My dog loves Barks! 1/10/2010

When we first rescued our high-energy BostonAuzer (Boston Terrier / Std. Schnauzer mix) I took her to four different places to look for a good boarding kennel. Three of the places she didn't even want to go in the door. When we got to Barks she was excited from the start. All the dogs were out front playing and she couldn't wait to get out there. Pros: a great doggie daycare that wears my high energy dog out! Cons: none! more

No Complaints :-) 1/2/2010

Since moving to Houston, Barks 5th Ave. has been our choice for grooming and boarding. The facility is very animal friendly and the staff is always extremely polite and welcoming (when we tell Coko and Frankee they are going to see Ms. Patty their ears perk up...LOL). I have and will continue to recommend Barks 5th Ave. to all who will listen. Thanks to the Penny, Roxanne and the entire staff for the care given to our additional family members... more

The Best in the Business! 1/2/2010

We've been taking our boxers to Barks for the last couple of years and they have been consistently awesome. Barks 5th Avenue has every quality you look for in a boarding facility; super clean and a super friendly staff. We know our dogs are well taken care of while we are out of town and that they are having a good time at doggy day care. Pros: friendly staff, clean more

Great Place for Boarding Your Pet 12/28/2009

The staff members are very friendly and know you and your pet by name. The facilities are well maintained--in other words, clean and smells nice upon entering the building. The building is ample for both large and small dogs. I have been taking my dog to Barks 5th Avenue, for several years now, and feel I made a good choice for my pet, a Dalmatian. C. Williams Pros: Great Staff & facilities Cons: Not off major freeway more

Picked up a tee tee covered dog. 12/14/2009

Have used this place many times. The last time we used them for boarding, they brought my dog out for me to take home COVERED IN URINE. I was so upset- not knowing how long he had been like that. This was the THIRD CHANCE that I gave this place. Several months ago, I was TALKED TO HORRIBLY by the owner of Barks (PENNY). She talked to me in such a rude way about my using the coupons that SHE made available. I couldn't ever figure out how I was abusive using coupons that she had available online and also in mail outs. I was the only customer that had ever been abusive with the coupons-per Penny??? I did not feel very appreciated as a customer and was so upset that she used such strong words with me and never tried to understand my point of view. I was completely blown away by this. Before that, there was a time that they called to let me know my dog was ready to be picked up from grooming but they had the wrong dog so I had to wait for a while. I live too far to go home. They were not apologetic at all for their mistake. So these three situations put together have made me lose all confidence in this place-NO MORE CHANCES. I now use Paws on Jackrabbit. No complaints there. Pros: Do not have any confidence in this place. Cons: Will not use this place ever again. more

excellent place to have your dogs taken 11/28/2009

i love this place and have been coming here for years. I recommend this establishment to all of my friends. If you want to go to a place with a friendly atmosphere and a warm staff then this is the place for you and your pets Pros: best place in town Cons: they care to much more

Excellant Training and Grooming Services 11/21/2009

My vet recommended Barks 5th Avenue for grooming my very sensitive large breed dog. We have been very pleased with the care and attention given. The results were fantastic! Pros: Experience trainers, special attention grooming more

So incredibly pleased with training results! 11/20/2009

We adopted our dog from the SPCA about 4 months ago. She is a very sweet, medium-sized, 1 year old terrier mix but was really much more than we could handle. No matter how many books I read and dog training shows I watched, I could not control her. She jumped on people - especially small children, barked incessantly, escaped from her crate on a regular basis, chewed on things she wasn't supposed to, went absolutely wild at the sight of other dogs, crept upstairs when she knew she wasn't allowed, and was an absolute nightmare on a leash. Although we loved her and knew she had a lot of potential, her chaotic behavior caused us to realize that we needed to seek professional help. Pros: Great results, kind staff, experienced trainers Cons: Strip Center location - but don't let it stop you! more

Home away from home! 11/20/2009

My dog had been in daycare on a daily basis for years and when I moved to Houston I tried several but was unhappy with all daycare centers I tried. I came to Barks 5th Avenue on the recommedation of a friend. Pros: Caring Staff more

My Dog's Favorite Place Besides Home 11/16/2009

We were initially referred to Barks 5th Avenue for grooming our new puppy by our vet. With that recommendation, we took our puppy, Dixie, to Barks for grooming. When we got there we observed Penny Mahon in a training session. We had been taking Dixie to another trainer, but were not satisfied with her/our progress. So we waited around until the training session was finished and visited with Penny about training and her philosophy of training. Immediately we sensed her love of dogs and passion for their care. We believe she really has a ?gift? when it comes to caring for dogs, any dog. Pros: Great Service, Trustworthy, Caring Staff more

A great place to get your dogs tired 10/30/2009

I have two very active dogs, if they are not heavily excersized they destroy anything they get near. My wife and I walk them daily and yet they continue to bite everything. We came across this place online and decided to give it a try. The daycare service is great, my dogs come home tired and do not destroy anything the following day. Not only is it a treat to have the dogs tired enough to not be desructive, its also great to be greeted by a very friendly staff who is knowledgeable. They do have grooming services as well but I have not used any aside from the occasional nail trimmings. I highly reccomend this place to everyone. Pros: Very nice staff more

Best Groomer/boarding facility in town 10/24/2009

We have been taking our dogs to Penny for over 15 years. She and her staff truely love the animals they work with. The place is clean and the staff is always freindly. We pass several groomers on the way to Barks 5th. They are the best. Pros: Too many to list more

Barks Cares About My Dog 10/24/2009

My senior dog has gone to doggie daycare since we adopted her last Christmas. She loves to go there. They take care of her special needs as a senior dog. Pros: Staffs Cares About The Dogs more

Great Service! 10/22/2009

I definitely reccomend using their doggie daycare services, it has been a wonderful option for me so that I don't feel so bad about leaving my dogs at home alone during the day. I know that my dogs love to be there. One of my dogs was terrified of car trips when I first got her, but after just a few trips over to Barks, she is excited to get in my car in the morning. Pros: Friendly staff, My dogs love it there more

Loving family environment for your pups 10/21/2009

All of the staff treat my dogs as if they were their own. I have showed up unexpectedly many times, always to find that they are giving special attention to my dogs to soothe their anxieties. Also, they have the same good people working there year after year, so no staff turnover. One of my dogs is terrified of storms, a lady named Roxanne always takes him into her office and lets him sit with her when it storms, untill he calms down; they never leave him alone in the crate when he is scared. Pros: Flexible and accomadating to customer needs Cons: I can't think of a single one more

Doggie Day care is Disneyland for Dogs 10/21/2009

My Danes Apollo and Bunker have been going to Barks since around six months old. They love going and when I pick them up they are happy and you can tell they always have a blast. Pros: Great socialization for all dogs in safe environment Cons: heavy traffic location more
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Full service pet care facility offering Boarding, Grooming, Doggie Daycare, specializing in Training and Canine Nutrition. Changing people's lives one dog at a time.

Owner Message
  • Our goal is a happy pet! We deliver the quality of service you expect and your dog deserves. Barks 5th Avenue is the most up-to-date, clean, well-maintained, and socially balanced doggie daycare facility in the area. We offer constant interaction with your pet as well as meticulous grooming and pet suites.

    We guarantee no other facility offers the special care, attention to detail and professionalism that your dog receives while in our care. We invite you to come and take a tour of our dog daycare, grooming, and boarding. We create well-balanced dogs through training, nutrition, and socialization.

Editorial
  • Doggy daycare facility in Houston boards you furry friend, grooms them, and provides love and attention when you are not around to do so.

  • 1/31/2008 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Mon- Fri 7am-7pm Sat 8am-6pm Sun 9am-5pm
  • Payments: Visa, Master Card, Discover
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