About The Barking Lot

Daycare with basic training in Hamden

The Barking Lot on Sherman Avenue in Hamden is a licensed doggie daycare and overnight boarding facility that has been doing daycare since 2008. Its program combines exercise, social group play, basic training, rest and attention, with sensory activities and work on basic commands, and trained handlers correct unwanted behavior using fear-free techniques. Dogs play crate-free in an 11,000 sq ft facility.

Training

Each training program varies with the areas a dog needs to improve, and owners call to discuss which plan fits their dog.

Joining and extras

Dogs must pass a full-day temperament evaluation, $55 for daycare and traditional boarding or $60 for individualized boarding, held by appointment on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Add-ons include baths, nail trims, 1-on-1 playtime for $12 and a 10-minute leash walk for $15. The business began after its founder rescued two brothers, Bruno and Murphy, and it supports local dog rescue organizations.

What owners say

One owner wrote that their dog "looks forward to spending time with the Barking Lot."

What to ask

Ask about training plan prices and length.