Daycare - Grooming - Training - Lodging
Maine's BEST Dog Daycare
#1 Winner in Pet Boarding and Daycare 3 years in a row!
Your dog gets the same trusted, loving, and safe caregivers that a human child should.
From the moment we welcome you and your dog through our doors, every moment at The Bark Yard is thoughtfully designed. Through personalized care and a safe, nurturing environment, we’re proud to partner with you in the lifetime care and well-being of your dog.
That’s Our promise at The Bark Yard.
day care
Fun-filled days of enriching play in small, carefully supervised groups and a safe, clean environment to keep your dog happy, healthy, and active.
training
Our positive, proven training programs promote basic obedience and good manners, and target unwanted behaviors all while focusing on your dog’s learning style and unique characteristics.
grooming
No need to make multiple stops: it’s a one-stop day with professional grooming services offered in house to keep your pup looking and feeling their best!
lodging
Loving, professional, dependable care while you’re away with cozy, individual accommodations and personalized care.
Why Pet Parents Trust The Bark Yard:
Contact us at 207-864-4954 so we can learn all about your dog and help you schedule your first visit with us!
What does Fear Free Certified® mean for your dog?
- Our team is trained to use Fear Free techniques to ensure thoughtfulness and safety in every interaction with your dog.
- We don’t believe in good dogs and bad dogs, since we know their behaviors are shaped by their natural breed instincts and their unique life experiences.
- Dogs communicate with us through their body language, which we monitor at all times.
- We never use force of any kind, including a loud voice, as we take a gentle and positive approach to help dogs acclimate to our environment, enjoy their time with us, and even learn new manners that replace unwanted behaviors.
- We carefully time rewards and praise as we build their confidence, and promote patience and new social skills.
- Your feedback means everything, so we want to work with you to ensure we have all the information we need about your dog, to curate the best environment and experiences while they’re here with us.
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Personalized care for your pup!
We value each dog’s unique characteristics and preferences, while taking into account their natural breed instincts and varied life experiences before visiting The Bark Yard. -
A professionally certified team of pet lovers who truly care.
We invest in our people through advanced training in dog body language, dog behavior, and pet safety, to ensure your dog is cared for by highly trained, knowledgeable, dedicated pet care professionals. -
Communication that builds trust.
We take our time to get to know you and learn all about your dog’s likes, dislikes, habits, and fears, since every preference plays a role in how we safely match dogs with new 4-legged and two-legged friends. -
Small, carefully managed playgroups.
Our play groups are intentionally small to ensure every dog enjoys enriching interactions with our team, ensuring a more personalized experience and loads of fun. -
Structured days of play that promote confidence and good manners.
Each day is designed with a balance of shorter, purposeful play sessions followed by time to rest and recharge in between, keeping dogs fully engaged, happy, and always safe. -
100% Fear Free Certified
The Bark Yard is 100% Fear Free, which is a specialized training program to reduce fear, anxiety, and stress in animals. We are working towards all staff leaders and management being certified.
