We are currently accepting applications for all positions which are published in the Employment Section of our web site.

Interested candidates should download an employment application and submit a resume and cover letter addressed to:

Human Resources, The Barkley - Pet Hotel & Day Spa, 27349 Miles Road, Orange Village, Ohio 44022.

Now that you have selected The Barkley, keep in mind that successful boarding is the result of a partnership between you and The Barkley, working together for the best interest of your pet.  As a responsible pet owner there are a few things you must attend to before bringing your pet in to board. Make certain all immunizations are current. We will be happy to discuss the immunization requirements with you. Your pet should be free of internal and external parasites and not have been exposed to any contagious diseases. Do not feed your pet for at least four hours prior to boarding to minimize the possibility of stomach upset. Boarding is a great alternative, but separation from the family or being in strange surroundings can produce stress in your dog. And stress can result in lowered resistance to disease and sometimes even temporary changes in behavior. Be sure to inform us of any special idiosyncrasies or medical problems your pet may have (history of epilepsy or fear of thunder, etc.) that may assist in keeping your dog healthy and happy.

Pets should be prepared psychologically for boarding. It’s best, of course, to begin with a puppy as soon as the immunization program is complete.  We also offer daycare services enabling you to leave your dog for a few hours at a time. This is an excellent way to introduce your dog to boarding.  After just a few visits your dog will accept The Barkley as a normal way of life.

A veterinarian is on call 24 hours a day. In the rare event your pet should become ill or injured, every effort will be made to contact you, your veterinarian of record, and/or your designated emergency contact for instructions. If a life threatening illness/injury occurs, The Barkley, in its sole discretion, may engage the services of a veterinarian or a small animal emergency hospital for evaluation, regardless of Owner’s instructions on the pet’s profile form. For any health concerns that may arise, our pet care professionals maintain a detailed log - which will be provided to you and your veterinarian.

Shedding is a normal and ongoing process for most domestic dogs and cats where old hair is released so that the new hair of the right consistency and insulation factor may grow in. Excessive shedding generally occurs in the spring and fall with the changing of major seasons. In the winter, hair fluffs up to provide insulation from the cold. For this reason, matted hair does not provide protection from the cold. Some pets (especially cold weather breeds like Elkhounds, Huskies or Samoyeds) also have an undercoat of soft downy hair to protect them from extreme cold. This undercoat may come out in the spring and fall by the handful as new undercoat grows in. In the summer, hair can also function to protect pets from overheating by insulating against the heat of the sun.

Hair is also shed whenever a pet is nervous or excited. Nervousness causes the skin to tighten, which forces out loose hair. The same thing occurs during periods of excitement which loosens up hair which was previously shed.

Shedding is best controlled by regular grooming, either by brushing at home or with a professional grooming services, or a combination of both. Of course, a good diet along with special attention during spring and fall shedding seasons will keep the extra hair off clothes and floors

The vast majority of dogs adapt well and enjoy their stays at The Barkley.  For some dogs such as: puppies which have not had their immunizations, extremely old dogs with chronic illnesses, very aggressive dogs, dogs that require medication more than twice a day - you might consider boarding with your veterinarian or using a petsitter. Keep in mind, however, that pet sitting in your home, even when it is performed by a trained professional, does not offer the same level of supervision that boarding does. Furthermore, when you are not at home with your dog, his or her behavior might differ significantly from the normal behavior. For instance your dog might try to"escape" to find you, become destructive to your home, or become aggressive toward the pet sitter.

You should definitely consider boarding your dog rather than taking him or her on vacation with you. Many motels will not accept dogs, and those that do charge extra and become very upset if your dog annoys their other guests. Pets can become ill as a result of traveling because of the frequent changes in water. Many dogs suffer heat prostration while locked in the car when owners go sightseeing, eating or shopping. The national parks have an abundance of lost dogs that somehow got away from their owners and couldn’t be found before the family had to leave for home. Another serious risk is exposure to various parasites and diseases such as heartworm, ticks, hookworms, fleas, and mange.

It is important to remember that cats do not usually travel well. They do not usually enjoy it, nor do they adapt well to travel. Many people who try to take their cats along with them on their vacation end up spending most of their vacation time searching for their escaped pets. Leaving your cat with friends is just as unsatisfactory. A cat must go through an adjustment period in a new environment, and this means that your cat will not look upon your friend’s house as “home” for quite awhile. Therefore, your cat may try to escape from the strange house at every opportunity or hide as a fear reaction. Most cat owners recognize that it is not fair to impose this kind of responsibility on their friends, nor is it a safe arrangement for their pets. Having a boarding facility care for your pets in your absence is, therefore, the best alternative. The best way to arrange for such care is to entrust your cat to an ABKA member pet care facility, such as The Barkley - where the security arrangements are adequate to insure that your cat will not escape, and where the staff are trained in observing and handling the problems that might arise in your absence.