Bay View Bark

I took my 2 dogs to the Sat play group. Both dogs are very social and playful. The contract that I signed clearly stated in bold that no dogs with aggression are allowed. But two dogs in the group were being aggressive the whole time we were there. One dog in particular was targeting one of my dogs. I take my dogs to the dog park all the time so I know what normal dog play looks like. This was not normal play. Excessive growling, biting harder than play biting, and trying to pin my dog to the ground while showing teeth. No matter how many times I separated them, she kept coming back to my dog. The only thing the workers did was spray the dogs with a squirt bottle. When I complained about the aggression, the worker stated that part of the group is to teach owners to handle their dogs and to teach dogs social skills. I do not really consider squirting dogs with waters as a training technique for owners or dogs. I would never go back again.

Went in this week to see about the puppy class. When I asked the associate about the classes I was simply told «class is full» then got a blank stare. The associate then looked to verify and said «sorry, that’s it, no more until next year, you can sign your puppy up then». The associate did not offer any alternatives on different services or advice on what I could do since the puppy would be too old by next year… was kind of snippy about us even asking, so I simply thanked the associate and left. I left feeling like I was imposing on them. Left a really bad first impression. Who knows maybe this is a great place but I did not get the 5 star treatment that other reviewers are giving.
Facility is in a good location as its close to the Highway and it’s quite large. Place did look a little unorganized and cluttered in the front. Didn’t get to see the rest of the place since the associate didn’t seem to care we there anyway.
They have a small retail area too, seems to carry the basics.

I absolutely LOVE Bay View Bark! We’ve been bringing our 3 year old wheaten terrier here since we moved to Milwaukee (about a year) and they have been absolutely great. My husband and I travel for work and they are so flexible with our hectic schedules, the facility is wonderful, the staff is friendly and they know us by name… even when we call. My dog can’t wait to jump out of the car when we pull into the parking lot and has a great time there, does agility training, and also learns basic commands. I highly recommend Bay View Bark.

My dog and I LOVE Bay View Bark!!! The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. My dog goes to daycare several days a week while I’m at work. I like how they have a teaching component as well. She gets to play with her furry friends, and learns skills like agility and basic commands. They also offer other services like grooming and washing. I highly recommend Bay View Bark!

I love Bay View Bark.
I travel for work, bringing my dog along, and have become very seasoned at locating dog parks, dog friendly hotels and doggy day cares. I worked in Milwaukee for several years, traveling from Chicago during the week. I would bring my dog to Bay View Bark several times a week.
Milwaukee in general is very dog friendly with some great dog friendly hotels (Iron Horse, Aloft) and top notch dog parks. But Bay View Bark is a gem.
Bay View Bark is not just a doggy day care. It’s a boot camp dogs. They provide both structured and open play time for dogs and it works! My 8 year old dog, who has been trained to go hiking and camping in remote settings, as well as living in urban settings showed improvement in all obedience areas. You can teach an old dog new tricks!
I’ve moved on to a different city now and appreciate even more the uniqueness of the services they offer. Truly top notch business.

Wonderful facility, wonderful team, this is our one-​stop doggie shop! Easy to get to, extremely reasonably prices, I can’t say anything but great things about Bay View Bark. Our doggie has a wonderful time here and loves the staff as much as playing with the other dogs. We go for daycare, group play and soon training and agility. I expect we will have a very long-​term relationship with this excellent business.

I took my newly adopted dog here for two classes and they were great. I loved how small they were and how much attention both myself and the dog got. I also just recently started sending my dog to doggy daycare once a week and we both love it. She gets to play all day and I love that they include training as part of the day. The little report cards are the cutest thing. Both my dog and I love this place. I would highly recommend for classes and doggy daycare.

Great place for dog daycare. They do an excellent job of doing an initial assesment of your dog that you get to watch. They explain what happens to your dog throughout the day (group playtime, indvidual training, nap time, etc.). All the staff is very friendly, helpful and know all the dogs. We get a report card for our dog telling us what they worked on, who they played with and couple of other notes. They also offer open play in the afternoon and is really helpful in the winter months when dogs can’t really be outside for too long.
Also, if you’re looking to make a donation please consider the Steadfast Foundation

Best doggie daycare and groomers I’ve ever found. I’ve recently switched jobs and want to rent closer to my work but the only thing holding me back is moving away from Bay View Bark; I would go out of my way to take him here. The staff is friendly, attentive and always has time for questions. My dog goes once a week to daycare and they will work in a grooming appointment for him while he’s there. I drop him off at 7am and pick him up at 5pm. When I pick him up he is exhausted after a full day of playtime, obedience and socialization.
I’ve also participated in the agility classes and used the dog park.

I go out of my way to bring my dog to this dog daycare. The staff go above and beyond to train, play with, and take care of my pup. They take the time to answer any questions and make suggestions for my dog about training him.
I’ve noticed improvements in my dog’s behavior including his behavior walking on a leash, temperament with all types of dogs, and how he gently takes treats from my hand, rather than snatching it.

Nice indoor /​outdoor playground for the dogs

I am so grateful to have Bay View Bark in my neighborhood. They offer a fantastic fun environment for dogs to play during their open play time, a wonderful doggy daycare, and they even have good quality (Earthborn Holistics) food onsite for purchase.
We adopted a pitbull from MADACC last year. She was a great dog to begin with, but since we’ve been taking her to BVB she’s become an even better dog. She knows that most days she gets to go play at the Bark and seems to realize that’s her energy outlet, making her a calmer, happier super well behaved dog during the day.
The staff is familiar with bully breeds and has helped us guide her in developing wonderful play behavior and manners. She loves her daily play time at the Bark and we’ve made many great friends and connections through hanging out there with other dog owners.
When we’ve had to go on vacation we’ve boarded our dog with one of the owner’s, Julia. Julia took such wonderful care of her, taking her to daycare during the day and then home with her at night. We knew that she was getting the best care possible AND having a blast — what more could a pet owner ask for?
I can’t recommend Bay View Bark highly enough.

Finding a friendly & safe place for our standard poodle to play that was closer than the city dog parks was a bit of hassle. When bayview bark opened on 1^st street we were excited to see how the establishment would develop. They have done a nice job creating a functional outside play area and though the inside play space is small it seems to keep the dogs engaged and tuckers them out. I highly recommend their Doggie Boot Camp (doggie daycare with little more training) service. Our dogs comes home happy and completely exhausted. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about the dogs on the premises. They really seem to care about the dogs they are working with.

Bayview bark is awesome. My pup and I took Julia’s obedience puppy class which helped us get down the fundamentals. Now we do agility with Judi… Which my dog absolutely loves. Lastly, Caitlin is the best and most reasonably priced groomer we have tried. My dog does not like being groomed. At other places they just give up and hand him to me half wet and barely brushed. Caitlin makes him look beautiful every time. Highly recommended!

Wonderful Spot! Charming People w very well behaved Dogs. After 20+ visits, I just purchased a 3 month pass for a very fair price. I will not be going daily w my lil pup. Thanks to the owners and staff for all they do. Cheers.

So thankful to Julia and her business partner for bringing such a cool place to Bayview!
My husband and I got our first dog earlier this year. Before we picked him up from the breeder, I stopped at Bayview Bark (BVB) to get a tour and learn more about their business as we live only a few miles away and always make a point of supporting a local business over a chain. Julia gave me a tour of the facility and on the first glance, everything looked great. But once we got our puppy and started to come to BVB regularly, I completely fell in love with the place and the people. They genuinely care about your dog and your well-​being. They will do what’s right to ensure safety of dogs and their owners. They are always smiling, welcoming and open to listen to your questions and giving advice.
So far, and we have had our puppy since March of 2012, we:
— have taken a puppy essential training course
— have taken summer agility foundation short course
— are currently enrolled in agility foundation 8 week course
— had our dog groomed and his nails trimmed
— attended several Friday night and Sunday during the day special events/​fundraisers
— enrolled our dog in Doggie Boot Camp (day care) once or twice a week
— attended their Open Play from 4−8pm every week day — there are indoor and outdoor play areas.
All these services met and exceeded our expectations. We will continue supporting this place because there is not a better one in town :)

My dog Pete loves it here! He attends Barkin Bootcamp (daycare)2−3 times per week. They have an outdoor and indoor park that’s awesome too! The daycare is pricey compared to other places in the area, but they spend time with him doing basic training and agility training. It’s completely worth the extra money! My dog is learning new tricks. It’s fun to bring him home and see what her learned for the day!

We LOVE Bay View Bark! We use the dog park and our dogs love the pool, the agility equipment, the toys, the indoor and outdoor areas. Our dogs also go to daycare there, and we are seeing fantastic results from not only the exercise and stimulation they get during the day, but the training also. We are looking forward to starting training classes there soon. We chose this business because of all of the work and contributions they do to benefit animals in shelters and animal welfare organizations. They have a big heart for animal welfare! I highly recommend Bay View Bark!

I have nothing but good things to say about Bay View Bark, not only is the environment wonderful for the dogs, but the people are amazing. It’s a fairly new start-​up and they could use support!
They offer a ton of services including grooming, day care, and classes. They are very supportive of local rescue groups and are constantly hosting fundraisers and giving back.
There is inside and out door play areas (even a small dog area). Both grass and gravel. You are more than welcome to bring snacks and just hang out. I love the atmosphere, it’s laid back and very friendly.

Bay View Bark has an amazing indoor and outdoor play area. They have drop in play groups, where you can stop in and let you dogs get some running around time, while you sit in the shade.
They also host events almost every weekend, which always benefits a local rescue group. Ice Cream Socials, Blood Mary Brunch, Firepit Social hour, Canine Carnivals, etc. Social dogs are always welcome to come and run around.
They have doggie day care, different classes, grooming. They are pretty much a one stop shop for all things doggie play time!
Stop in and check them out!