The Barkly Pet Retreat and Spa

The Barkly Pet Retreat & Spa handles dog boarding and daycare in Montgomery, TX, from a 7-acre property at 15000 FM 2854 Rd. It accepts small, medium, and large dogs, boards cats in a separate building, and runs a grooming salon on site.

What a stay looks like

Dogs stay in air-conditioned private rooms and suites. The newly remodeled rooms include doggie doors, so a dog can move between two connected spaces. Every boarding guest gets a minimum of three walks a day plus custom feedings, and house food is an option for owners who don't send their own. Staff can administer medication and handle special diets.

What makes it different

The pool is the headline. The Barkly has a 30,000-gallon dog pool with an inclined entrance, so dogs can wade in at their own pace. The 7 acres also leave room for grassy play yards, and play sessions run in both group and individual formats. Cat owners get something less common at a dog-focused property: a separate boarding building with private multi-level suites.

Services and amenities

• Overnight boarding in climate-controlled private rooms and suites
• Daycare with group and individual play sessions
• 30,000-gallon dog pool and grassy outdoor play yards
• On-site grooming
• Medication administration and custom or special-diet feedings

Practical details

The Barkly is open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM seven days a week. Boarding rates published on its website range from $30 to $86 per night, depending on the room or suite. Vaccinations are required for every dog. Booking is by phone at 936-447-2275.