The Barkley Pet Hotel and Day Spa

4.4 (99)
31166 Via Colinas, Westlake Village, CA 91362, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Sunday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

How to Save Money at The Barkley Pet Hotel and Day Spa

Schedule Regular Vet Visits

One of the best ways to save on vet bills is to prevent expensive health issues before they develop. By scheduling regular wellness checkups, your vet can detect health issues early, helping you to avoid costly treatments and surgeries down the road.

Price Shop for Pet Prescriptions

Oftentimes our fur babies are prescribed human drugs off-label. Your vet is apt to charge more for these medications than you would pay at your local pharmacy. In fact, big-box or chain pharmacies can offer steep discounts. So it’s best to price shop.

Pet Insurance

Most pet insurance providers will pay between 80% and 90% of the vet bill. You can even get coverage for routine care and things like vaccinations and dental cleanings. If you do the math, you’ll most likely find that pet insurance makes financial sense in the long run as well as gives you peace of mind.

How Do You Choose the Right Pet Insurance Provider?

Pet Insurance Review makes it incredibly easy for pet parents to select an insurance provider they feel good about. You can use our handy comparison tool to get the gist of what a company offers. We’ve also collected over 150,000 reviews of insurance companies from real pet parents like you to rank the top providers in the market. Here is the current ranking of each:

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2024
Rating Provider Total Review
4.4 AKC 889
4.7 ASPCA 11,392
4.9 Embrace 14,179
4.9 Fetch 1,995
4.4 Figo 2,561
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 7,475
4.9 Lemonade 781
3.2 ManyPets 2,145
4.6 MetLife 487
4.8 Nationwide 21,391
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.7 PetPartners 110
4.5 Pets Best 7,194
4.3 Pumpkin 1,131
4.7 Spot 5,194
4.9 Trupanion 60,280
4.8 Prudent Pet 124

Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.

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Getting to Know Your New Vet: Essential Questions to Ask

Choosing a new veterinarian is an important decision for any pet owner. You want to find someone who is competent, compassionate, and a good fit for you and your fur baby. To help you get the most out of your first appointment, here's a list of essential questions to ask your new vet:

Tell me about your experience with [pet type].

Different vets have different areas of specialization. Some are experts with cats, some dogs, some pocket pets, and some horses. Knowing that your vet has vast experience treating your specific type of pet can bring you peace of mind.

How do you handle emergencies?

You must know what to do in case of a pet medical emergency. Inquire what after-hours policy the clinic has, whether they have on-site emergency care available, and if they have a relationship with any nearby emergency animal hospitals.

How do you communicate with pet owners?

Good communication is key to building a trusting relationship with your vet. Ask how they prefer to communicate (phone calls, emails, online portal) and how often you can expect to hear from them.

Are there any breed-specific health concerns I should be aware of?

Some breeds are predisposed to certain health conditions. Knowing what to watch out for can help you catch problems early and get your pet the treatment they need.

Do you have any questions for me about my pet?

This is a great question to ask because the answer will show that the vet is interested in getting to know your pet as an individual and is willing to listen to your concerns.

Bonus question: Can I take a tour of your facility?

Getting a feel for the clinic's environment can help you and your pet feel more comfortable during your visits. Remember, you’re not just looking for a veterinarian, you’re looking for a partnership. Do not be afraid to ask these questions and any others you can think of. Any vet worth their salt will be happy to answer them. Because the more informed you are, the better equipped you'll be to make decisions about your pet's care! And that should be every vet’s top priority.

Reviews from Google

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Gillian Caine

I have a 15 year old blind and deaf pug. Barkley was the only boarding facility (and I called them all) that would take him and care for him like I would. All the staff loves my little old man “Yoda”. He has his own room and does not have to go anywhere or do anything. He barely moves at this point and needs help. They provide peepee pads and are attentive to his every need. I was so relieved to find a place that would take care of my sweet elderly dog. He deserves the best care and Barkley gives that to him.

posted: 04/04/2022

Rebecca Acosta

I boarded my dogs here for a week and they had such a blast! They loved their pool days and I appreciated the staff so much for sending me photos specifically from their pool play time. I was stoked to see how much fun they were having and those photos are absolutely priceless! I also appreciated the 24-hour camera access to my pups. It was nice to see them whenever I missed my little nuggets. And last, but not least, I want to make sure to acknowledge how wonderful the staff is. Everyone I interacted with was super friendly and helpful when I had questions. Overall, I couldn't be happier with how well my dogs were cared for. My pups will definitely be back!

posted: 09/05/2022

mike colao

We have been taking our dogs here for the last 5 years and won’t take them anywhere else but here! If you want a trustworthy staff, hospital next door, cameras that are on 24/7, and people that care about animals…then look no further!!!

posted: 06/19/2023

Rachel Myers

This review has nothing to do with the staff as they are all kind and clearly there because they love animals. It definitely has everything to do with protocols and management. I picked up my dog from daycare THREE min after 6pm and was charged an extra $25. For prospective, a full day of daycare is $50! I understand everyone’s time is important and there should be some kind of fee or penalty but 50%? I doubt this fee goes to the employees who are the ones ACTUALLY waiting. Within a year, I’ve noticed VERY high turnover. Saw some people quit, who genuinely seemed to care, citing management as a reason to leave. Not something I want to support. If you board, your dog will be in its ‘room’ starting at 4pm and taken out at 9am. (Even though daycare starts at 7 or 8am). Maybe one free walk and additional services if you pay for each. Like an airline. Daycare is fine. He always returns smelling so gross, though. Even though they have chosen a better camera system than the old app, I’ve always seen the dogs just walk back and forth all day following whatever humans are doing the same laps. If you just need them to be busy, maybe that works for you. The obscene fee was the last straw. Especially since I was back in my car with dog by 6:07pm. UPDATE: A manager from the Barkley read the review and very proactively reached out to me. He clarified that the late fee wasn’t protocol and there was a misunderstanding within the staff. As an added gesture, he refunded the daycare charge as well as the late fee. I truly wouldn’t have expected that. I appreciated his extra efforts to rectify this.

posted: 10/11/2022

Lauren Shumovich

The Barkley took amazing care of our chihuahua/jack russel mix Bruno while my now husband and I were getting married in another state. Bruno is very nervous and can be a little snappy but they took extra care to make sure he was comfortable. We opted to receive daily pictures of him for the week we were gone and he warmed up to the staff quickly which shows me he was in good hands. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND the Barkley.

posted: 01/13/2023