Barks N’ Bones

Lorena has been caring for our energetic pup, Abigail, for over a year now. We were thrilled when she opened up her daycare/​boarding location. When we brought our dog to other boarding places they either rejected her solely based on her breed (Pitbull mix) or claimed they would post pictures/​videos during Abigail’s stay, only to never communicate, leaving us wary of how much play time or care she was receiving. Lorena and Nicole have created a safe, loving and playful environment for all dogs, and we completely trust them with Abigail. It’s great that even after business hours someone is at the location, so there is care ²⁴⁄₇. While we were away on a recent trip, Abigail spent a few days at Barks n Bones. We received daily texts and saw posts on social media with pictures and videos of her playing with other dogs and having a great time. This put us at ease to know that she was enjoying herself and playing well with the other dogs. Lorena and Nicole aren’t just business owners, they are truly dog lovers, and you can see the love and care that they put into all the four legged friends that come through the door!

Can’t even begin to explain how hard it is to find a reliable, honest, and caring dog care facility around northern NJ. After going through several puppy day care centers, Barks N’ Bones is the only place I can trust that my dog will be well cared for. Lorena and Nicole clearly care about every dog that comes in the door, and do their best to make sure their customers are happy.
Knowledgeable, professional, and caring. If you’re looking for a good place to take your dog for daycare, boarding, or even some simple social play time, Barks N’ Bones is the place to go.

Lorena (the owner) and her establishment here have been a godsend, and that’s truly putting it lightly. When we pull up to the building, our little man is nearly jumping out of his skin with excitement. They offer a very hands-​on controlled environment for him to run around like the lovable idiot that he is, while maintaining control and discipline, which we love. It’s one thing to let dogs run wild and have fun, but it’s a completely different experience to have people around that genuinely care to also ensure safety and prompt, humane corrections for behavioral issues that may arise under their watch.
Prior to the daycare side of things, we received many sessions of successful training, morphing our little rescue monster into a disciplined, wonderful companion. The journey is still ongoing, but we’re making great headway, all thanks to this establishment.
It’s a huge relief to no longer worry about the usual dog park bullies with horrible owners, as they pre-​screen dogs before they intermingle with the usual «pack». This is an issue we struggled with so much beforehand, as you never know what you’re getting into with your run-​of-​the-​mill dog walker that just dumps your dog into a Thunderdome-​like dog park, waving «good luck, have fun».
Overall, I couldn’t gush enough about this place. We’ve been everywhere in the area, and I wouldn’t think of having our special boy anywhere else.