Barking Oaks Pet Resort & Spa is a lifelong dream.
The founder and General Manager Hansy Howard. Hansy is a Professional Pet Stylist, Dog Trainer, and a proud owner of a beautiful 4.3 acres of land were her Pet Resort stands.
Unable to find a suitable place where she felt comfortable leaving her pets while she frequently traveled in 1999 Hansy decided to create a truly complete state-of-the-art pet resort and spa with a training facility and Dog park.
In November 2009, Barking Oaks Pet Resort & Spa opened its doors to the public. Over ten years later, Barking Oaks Pet Resort, a facility of approximately 7,000 sq. feet with 4 acres of outdoor recreational areas, this fully equipped resort is preferred and most trusted complete pet service facility in Temple, Texas.
Barking Oaks Pet Resort & Spa staff of approximately 12 pet loving and very caring pack members tend to our furry guests as if they were they’re own. Vet technicians, kennel helpers, kennel supervisors, receptionists, trainers, groomer, managers, and Hansy have one goal in common: to offer the best services possible to the guests and their owners.
Our goal is to provide our guests a home away from home, where they will feel peaceful, content, secure, and loved. Here our guests become members of our family and as such, receive the love, care and respect that they would at home.
What Makes Us Special
Happy Clients Say
Lexi
Tucker always has a great time at Barking Oaks. He is excited to walk in the door and play with his doggie friends! Staff is very welcoming!
Jenny
Visited earlier this week and the facility is absolutely amazing! Your dog will be lucky to stay here.
Ashley
Enrolled my malti-poo in puppy obedience class. She has learned so much. Hansy has been such a great trainer!
Kathy
Everyone truly loves our animals. I never have to feel uneasy leaving them. They are excellent in everything they do.
Fran
I have a Shitzu who doesn't like to be groomed. Hansy and her staff have been so patient with him. After a few weeks of training with Lora, Honsy was able to groom him and he looks GREAT!
Susan
Barking Oaks is WONDERFUL....the absolute best place I've found to care for my furends; I can actually relax when I'm away instead of worrying about my boys!!
Christine
My grand-furbabies are so excited when they visit Barking Oaks. They deliver first class service to bath, care, and love them -- and me too!
Latese
Cocoa has learned so much confidence, agility stunts and basic commands! She is coming along so well!
They treat all my dogs with care and compassion and my dogs always look so handsome after their bath (and smell good!)