Business Details
Your Trusted Pet Care Partner in Seminole, FL
Barks & Recreation was founded on the principle of treating every dog like family. Our crate-free facility in Seminole, Florida, offers personalized care through small play groups supervised by dedicated staff trained in K9 CPR/First Aid. We provide dog daycare, salon grooming, mobile grooming, and in-home pet care services designed to meet the needs of pets and owners alike. Our 5,000-square-foot outdoor play area, Shady Oaks, ensures dogs enjoy a safe, shaded environment with brand-new turf that eliminates dirt, mud, fleas, and ticks. We maintain a 10-to-1 staff-to-dog ratio to guarantee individual attention and socialization opportunities. Our mobile grooming van, a customized Mercedes Sprinter, brings stress-free grooming directly to clients' homes using state-of-the-art equipment.We prioritize community involvement through partnerships with local shelters like Pet Pal Animal Shelter, where we provide grooming services for adoptable dogs. Our in-home pet care specialists offer reliable, insured services for pets unable to board, including 24-hour care and routine maintenance. We avoid overbooking to ensure quality time with every pet, and our staff undergoes extensive training in pet handling and emergency care. Our commitment to excellence extends to volunteer efforts and fundraising for animal welfare organizations.
Services
Dog Daycare
Salon Grooming
Mobile Grooming
In-Home Pet Care
Highlights and features
- We treat every dog like family with personalized attention.
- Our staff is trained in K9 CPR/First Aid and dog handling.
- We maintain small play groups for better socialization and safety.
- Our mobile grooming van brings premium services directly to you.
- We support local shelters through grooming and fundraising efforts.
What people say
Trained staff
Clean facilities
Stress-free grooming
Personalized attention
Great socialization
Services
Dog Daycare
Our dog daycare offers structured playgroups in a 5,000-square-foot outdoor area with shaded turf. Dogs rotate between indoor and outdoor play hourly, supervised by staff maintaining a 10-to-1 ratio. The environment promotes socialization, exercise, and mental stimulation while ensuring safety and comfort through trained personnel and purpose-built facilities.
Salon Grooming
Professional grooming services include baths, haircuts, and nail trimming in a stress-free environment. Our salon features hydraulic tables, noise-reducing dryers, and calming music to enhance comfort. Appointments are spaced to allow thorough care, and we offer add-on playtime with friends for pets needing post-grooming relaxation.
Mobile Grooming
Our customized Mercedes Sprinter mobile grooming van brings salon-quality services directly to clients' homes. Equipped with state-of-the-art tools and self-contained systems, it eliminates the need for external utilities. The spacious interior accommodates all dog sizes, and appointments are scheduled to ensure relaxed, personalized attention without transportation stress.
In-Home Pet Care
Our insured, bonded pet sitters provide 24-hour or scheduled visits for pets unable to board. Services include feeding, walks, playtime, and medication administration in the pet's familiar environment. Staff undergo CPR/First Aid training, and we offer meet-and-greets to establish routines while handling mail, plants, and security checks during visits.
Questions
What services does Barks & Recreation offer?
We provide dog daycare, salon grooming, mobile grooming, and in-home pet care services in Pinellas County.
Are your staff trained in pet safety?
All staff members receive training in K9 CPR/First Aid and professional dog handling techniques.
Do you service my area?
We serve all of Pinellas County, including Seminole, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, and surrounding beach communities.
What are your operating hours?
Daycare operates Monday-Friday 7 AM-7 PM; grooming Monday-Saturday 8 AM-2 PM by appointment.
How do you ensure pet safety?
We maintain a 10-to-1 staff-to-dog ratio, use secure facilities, and implement structured playgroup rotations.
Do you offer emergency pet care?
While we don't provide medical emergencies, our in-home sitters can monitor pets requiring special care during regular visits.
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