Barks 5th Avenue

08/24/2008 Posted by lindajoleane

Our 8 month old black lab, Jackson, is all puppy. After months of attempting other training facilities, trying ourselves, and almost giving up hope, my fiance came across Barks 5th on CitySearch. Based on all the stellar reviews, we decided to meet Penny and have her help us with Jackson. In just three weeks, Penny successfully had our lab walking on a lead without pulling ahead, following all basic commands, and a master of the PLACE command. No longer does Jackson chew holes in the siding on the back of our home, he stays off of the furniture and does not jump up on the neighbors children. He is now our puppy who comes when called, chills out on his place without a problem, and even goes to bed on command! Penny gifted us with the skills and knowledge to be a happy family, and the ability to love Jackson more than we ever imagined possible! Thank you to Penny and all of her amazing staff at Barks 5th.

Pros: Knowledgeable, caring staff

08/07/2008 Posted by DiamondBob

Met Penny at the Houston Dog Show, and took our dog out for training the next week. She did an amazing job with a real problem pet. Jack is doing much better about barking and fighting with our other dogs. Thanks Penny!!! DiamondBob

Pros: Great training, good communication from the owner

06/29/2008 Posted by zraylene

My dog Dobie loves Barks 5th Avenue. He goes every weekend. All the dogs there are friendly, healthy and clean. My dog has never came home sick or with fleas as with other places I've taken him before. The staff treats the dogs great and the prices are awesome. We are so glad we found the place. =)

Pros: Cleanliness, Value, Friendliness

06/26/2008 Posted by Megbg

I have been taking my dog, Elvis, to Barks for over 2 years now to be groomed. The grooming they do is exceptional and couldn't be more pleased each time I take Elvis there. The service is so welcoming that when I call, they know exactly who Elvis is. Last year, for the first time, I boarded Elvis there for two weeks. And believe me, it was so hard for me to leave him anywhere! I was so happy with the service and love that they showed him that I will be boarding Elvis there again for two weeks this year! I won't take him anywhere else to be groomed or boarded! I highly recommend Barks 5th Avenue for your loved pets!

06/23/2008 Posted by juliechristikat

The staff was so nice. The place looks great and very clean. The staff is very friendly and was helpful. They put my mind at ease when boarding my two dogs. They did not even laugh when I teared up talking about my dog. If you love your dogs as much as I do, this is the place!! Highly recommended.

Pros: Great Staff, Clean facility, multiple dog breaks when boarding

Cons: None

06/21/2008 Posted by birdy3600

barks has the best team of people i have ever seen at a boarding facility. my dog loves it. they are wonderful with animals. there is always a friendly face at the front desk and they really care about customer service. i have and will continue to recommend barks to friends and family and anyone who asks.

Pros: lots of space, great people, wonderful service

Cons: none

06/04/2008 Posted by baldmon1

What a nice place! The staff is so friendly and my dog loves it there. They did a wonderful job. I would recommend them to anyone who wants quality work in an open and friendly atmosphere. To top it off, the prices are even reasonable. Not only would I recommend them--I have.

Pros: Great parking, lots of room, friendly staff

Cons: n/a

05/27/2008 Posted by DrewWal

From the first moment I brought my 1 1/2 yr old yorkie, Bailey, to Barks 5th Avenue the staff was very nice and always helping with any questions that you may have. Their new location is AWESOME and the staff is always on top of their customers. I first brought Bailey to Barks 5th Avenue to be groomed and they did a GREAT job and I will definately bring her back time and time again. They ask you EXACTLY what you would like and very much EXCEED expectations. Once Bailey was groomed we asked her numerous questions about Bailey and her behaviours around the house and she was not potty trained to say the least. I had her trained previously by a so called professional dog trainer, but when she returned home it was a nightmare. I then spoke with Penny and the staff at Barks 4th Avenue and had a one hour session on potty training and her behaviours. After the session we decided to have her trained by Penny for about 3 weeks. We went to see her about once a week and at the end of the training session we had three- one hour sessions. Penny is GREAT with dogs and Bailey did a total turnaround from when she first arrived at Barks 5th Avenue. She was tought numerous different qualities that are VERY helpful when returning home. Bailey now places when she is told and does not use the restroom in her crate nor the house. Penny also got Bailey going into a crate without crying all thru the night. Bailey was taught a numerous amount of commands that are very useful with our everday lives. Such as lie down, stay, sit, etc. The best and MOST USED command of all is the place command. This command Bailey will stay in place for long periods of time when company comes over and you do not want her jumping all over everyone. I currently recommend Barks 5th Avenue to all my family and friend and would DEFINATELY recommend them to others! Way to go Barks 5th Avenue, Penny you and your staff truly make your customers feel welcomed and VERY Satisfied! Thanks again!

Pros: Very nice staff, excellent service, Great cuts, EXCELLENT BOARDING SERVICES!

Cons: NONE

05/24/2008 Posted by sandrawhitmire

Barks 5th Avenue is THE BEST home away from home for your pet! I have been taking my little white Pom, Charlie, to Bark's 5th Avenue for about three years. The staff is so friendly and the facility is very clean and very organized. Charlie always looks beautiful when I pick him up from being groomed and now the 'icing on the cake' is for Charlie to participate in Doggie Day Care! He has fun, gets excercise and sleeps very well when he arrives back home. I gladly give Bark's 5th Avenue a 5 Star Rating for their grooming skills, their warm, friendly, and welcoming spirit when Charlie arrives and their Doggie Day Care! Thanks Bark's 5th Avenue for providing such a wonderful service! :o)

Pros: Very clean facility, staff very friendly and organized

Cons: None

05/23/2008 Posted by CyndiCisneros

I have been a customer of pennies for over ten years. Barks Fifth Avenue has always done an amazing job with my animals and I have nothing bad to say about them. I would reccomend their services to anyone, and I do, they have always been very compassionate, good to me, and my dogs!