The Barkington isn’t your average dog boarding facility — it’s Wilmington’s go-to…
Whether it’s an overnight stay or a long vacation, your dog will rest easy in our comfortable…
Our daycare isn’t just a place to burn energy — it’s structured play with purpose…
Our bath and grooming packages are done with care and precision. We offer full-service baths…
Monday–Friday: 7 am – 6:30 pm
Saturday: 9 am–5 pm
Sunday: 3 am–6 pm
The Barkington isn’t your average dog boarding facility — it’s Wilmington’s go-to destination for high-end, reliable pet care. With 11,000 square feet of luxury space, we’ve created a place where your dog is treated like royalty, and you have total peace of mind.
Whether it’s an overnight stay or a long vacation, your dog will rest easy in our comfortable, climate-controlled suites. We offer soft bedding, individualized care, and a calm environment to make every stay feel like home.
Our daycare isn’t just a place to burn energy — it’s structured play with purpose. Dogs are grouped by size and temperament, and we tailor the day to their needs. From social pups to the more reserved, every dog gets the right mix of activity, attention, and fun. Expect a tired, happy dog at the end of the day.
Our bath and grooming packages are done with care and precision. We offer full-service baths, nail trims, ear cleaning, and more — all handled by experienced pros who know how to keep dogs calm and comfortable. Clean, fresh, and handled with love.
The Barkington is locally owned and operated by a team with deep experience in pet care. We’re not a chain. We live here, we care, and we treat every dog that walks through our doors like family. Safety, cleanliness, and compassion are our top priorities.
From the time our friends sniff their way through the door until they wag
their tails out in the afternoon, we know exactly what they love!
Went in for a Royal Bath and they did an amazing job. He smells amazing and his coat is shiney and soft 🙂
I absolutely LOVE the Barkington for daycare for my pup. If you have a high energy dog who Needs to get their energy out, This is THE place! My dog LOVES it. Everytime we turn into the parking lot he gets so excited and starts wagging his tail and whining to get out of the car once he realizes where we are! 😂
The Barkington is well run and puts the dogs in playgroups according to their needs, which is perfect for my pup. Milo has also spent the night there and done the doggie sleepover party (another awesome idea- and a money saver if you have a social dog)! The Barkington also has an absolutely AMAZING team of dog lovers who really treat Milo like their own (massive shout out to Sarah,Christina,April❤️). Thank yall for all you do! 🐾🐾-Milo
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