FAQ

Our team is comprised of a super friendly and professional staff that is committed to creating the most enjoyable experience for you. We do require a temperament evaluation upon registration to ensure the adequate resources will be available for your pet.Chances are, your pet will love staying with us. Most dogs can’t wait to get into the Poconos Barking Lot & become very excited when they realize they are coming for a day of play with us!

Yes! However, for the safety of our staff & our guests we do ask that you adhere to our special handling guidelines. By booking with Poconos Barking Lot, you agree to be fully responsible for any damage and/or injuries caused by your pet

We have specific team members who are experienced in dealing with agressive dogs or dogs with heightened anxiety.

In addition to the information you give us about your dog, the initial temperament test will help us identify which who in our team is best equipped to safely take care of your dog.

Please note that special handling is subject to surcharge and availability

Because our facility accepts aggressive dogs ( special handling ) we do not allow interaction with other dogs unless they are from the same household.

please note that kenneling in different from crating at home. Therefore some dogs who are normally not aggressive at in their home environment may show aggression in this new environment.

Safety is our first priority, followed by making sure your dog has  A FUN TIME !

Yes! But we can ONLY accept ” Non-Aggressive Cats ” We are not staffed to take care of aggressive cats. your view our pricing guide on cost for each service.

We’re happy to feed your pets free of charge during day care . However, it is our experience that dogs are so excited to be here, when we pull them out of ” play-time”  to feed lunch, they are not too interested in eating!

We ask that you refrain from bringing lunch for your dog during day care, unless he/she is a growing puppy and/or unless your dog has special needs.

That’s a great question! Firstly all dogs are required to undergo a basic temperament test prior to boarding with us for the first time.

Also please view the list of questions below and if you answer ” YES” to at least 3

1-Is your dog friendly with people and other dogs?

2-Is your dog protective over food or toys?

3-Is your dog crate trained?

4-Has your dog ever been in a kennel setting before?

5-Does your dog need to be muzzled at the vet or for nails?

We require up to date

• Rabies
• DHPP
• Bordetella (yearly vaccines accepted but six month boosters encouraged)

That’s a great question. if you answer yes to at least 3 of these questions, the answer is YES!

1-Do they share food and toys at home?

2-Do they sleep together  at home?

3-Do they play well together at home?

4-Do they ever fight at home?

Otherwise, separate kennels is the best thing for their safety