About Barkingham Palace

Family-owned pet resort

Barkingham Palace is a family-owned pet care facility at 4210 US 1 in Rockledge, serving Brevard since 2000. It is led by founder Candi Pearce, a champion breeder who co-founded Gemini Goldens, and offers daycare, boarding, grooming, training and Golden Retriever puppies. Staff tenures run as long as 22 years, and staff live on site for round-the-clock care.

Training classes

The six-week Basic Obedience course taught by Blake Quillen ($90) covers sit, stay, down, come and heel, with classes capped at 12 dogs. Intermediate and Advanced Obedience run monthly at $65. Agility, led by Susan Clark, starts with a four-week beginner course ($80) introducing nine obstacles on lead, then continues at $65 a month. Private lessons cost $20 per 30 minutes, and an in-house training program, where the dog trains during its stay, costs $500.

Daycare and boarding

Daycare playgroups are matched by size and temperament ($30 full day, $20 half day), and boarding uses climate-controlled runs and themed suites. Hours are Monday to Friday 7 to 6, Saturday 8 to 4 and Sunday 4 to 6. Phone: (321) 636-7387.

What owners say

One puppy owner wrote: "The personal training with Leroy was very informative and affordable!"