One family.
Four decades of Pocono pet care.
Family-run pet care in the Poconos, trusted by generations of families since 1982.
Boarding
Pocono Pet Boarding
Family-run boarding minutes from Kalahari, Great Wolf Lodge, and every major Pocono resort. Your resort said no pets — we say bring them over.
- Dogs and cats welcome
- Supervised outdoor play
- Last-minute bookings usually yes
Grooming
Pocono Dog Grooming
Full grooms, walk-in nail trims, cat grooming, and spa add-ons. Bandanas, blueberry facials, and pampering — since the bouffant era.
- All breeds and coat types
- Walk-in nail trims welcome
- Yes, we groom cats too
Caring for Pocono pets since 1982
Karen Friemann founded The Barking Lot in 1982. Four decades later, the Burns family carries that legacy forward — with the same devotion to every dog and cat who walks through our doors.
We're not a corporate facility. You'll meet the same friendly faces every visit — a team who knows the boarding dogs by name and treats every one of them like their own.
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Trusted by generations
Real words from Poconos Barking Lot families over four decades.
"She remembers our dog from a year ago. That's the kind of place this is."
"She fixed my Bernese's matted coat without shaving him down. I've never had a groomer take that much care."
"Been coming here since I was a kid — now I bring my own dogs. It's the only place I trust."
Right off your route to the Poconos
209 Stofflet Rd, Sciota, PA — minutes from every major Pocono resort.
Minutes away · Drop off on your way in.
Minutes away · Perfect for weekend stays.
Short drive · Fits any Pocono itinerary.
Pocono pets since 1982 — ready when you are.
Whichever service brought you here, we'd love to help.