Our Story Captain Richard Mulder started his canine training knowledge in the 1950's while serving in the US Marine Corps. He trained German Shepard dogs to perform in the capacity of silent scout and sentry soldiers. Richard continued this passion with a career as a canine officer in the Chicago Police Department.
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We've been coming here for boarding and grooming since Brian took over, and my sheltie LOVES it! She wags her way in the door, greets everyone, and has a fabulous time and looks gorgeous! Zoe loves her friends at Shag Bark. All we need to do is mention "Shag Bark' or your "Favorite place' and she is at the garage door ready to go.
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Joseph Johnson
Jun 06, 2022
Rachel Frandsen
May 15, 2022
I had a sudden job position change, which has caused me to put my dog in boarding for the last 3 weekends in a row. Shagbark has been an absolute pleasure! My dog comes home happy and tired. They post daily photos on their Facebook page, so you can see your fur babies playing with their little fur friends on a daily basis. They even send you home with a little "report card" letting you know how pup was for their time at camp. There's really no other place I'd trust to bring my pup!
Nancy Huffman
May 11, 2022
We have two dogs. This time and last time (maybe a year ago) our little one came home STARVING. This time they missed our big dogs lunch feeding and breakfast for both the day of pick-up. When theybrought the dogs out the little obes harness wasnt even on correctly. And they over charged me.if I hadn't asked for an itemized bill nothing would have been said.
To top it all off, I was told that the feeding mishaps were an "oversite". Your ONE job is to take care of live animals, people's pets. And feeding them, I would think, would be a top priority. Boarding my dogs is supposed to take the worry away - especially when this last stay was due to a family emergency. I should have known when I had to call twice just to get a response. This place used to be top notch. NEVER AGAIN.
To top it all off, I was told that the feeding mishaps were an "oversite". Your ONE job is to take care of live animals, people's pets. And feeding them, I would think, would be a top priority. Boarding my dogs is supposed to take the worry away - especially when this last stay was due to a family emergency. I should have known when I had to call twice just to get a response. This place used to be top notch. NEVER AGAIN.
Josie Thomas
Apr 07, 2022
Mike Soberski
Nov 08, 2021
Ray Campbell
Oct 23, 2021
Our family loves Shagbark Pet Kennels! We all love our furry friends as much as our family members.sometimes even more! I was very concerned about Skylar's demeanor when she was around other dogs as she can be very be very protective around me to the point that I can't take her to the dog park anymore. The first time I took her there I was a nervous wreck and I called and they reassured me that she was just fine!
She is a husky/ German Shepherd mix. Jamie is one of the best assets there! Skylar cries when she sees her and I feel like I am dropping Skylar off at my best friends house! All the people there are great! The staff always does their best to accommodate my dogs needs. Skylar is now 11 and I know I have used them for most of her life. :- Daycare is also THE BEST! Skylar comes home so exhausted that I love that she chills out for at least a day when she arrives home! When I say to my dog. Do you want to go to the SPA? She knows and goes crazy!
She is a husky/ German Shepherd mix. Jamie is one of the best assets there! Skylar cries when she sees her and I feel like I am dropping Skylar off at my best friends house! All the people there are great! The staff always does their best to accommodate my dogs needs. Skylar is now 11 and I know I have used them for most of her life. :- Daycare is also THE BEST! Skylar comes home so exhausted that I love that she chills out for at least a day when she arrives home! When I say to my dog. Do you want to go to the SPA? She knows and goes crazy!
Susan Miller
Mar 21, 2021
Susan Trefny
Nov 30, 2020
I bring my GSD Jade for playdays as well as boarding. She is so very excited upon arrival which tells me she enjoys being there. As a former employer I am very aware of the attention to detail paid by all staff members and the cleanliness of the facility. Jade's report card is always positive and when she gets home she is one tired pup!
Julie Lemar
Nov 11, 2020
We love this place! We got our fur baby during covid so have yet to see the inside of the facilities but I don't need to considering how excited our Paisley girl gets when we are pulling in! She loves it and I feel as though they genuinely love her too! We do daycare frequently and boarding.bonus is they post FB pics so we get to see her during the day. The staff is wonderful, highly recommend!
Irene Verdream
Nov 13, 2017