Why Barc?
At BARC, we pride ourselves in providing a stress-free, high-quality experience for all of our furry friends. We know it’s hard to leave your pets behind, and we want to make sure everyone is as comfortable as possible while you are away.
Clean & Comfortable
We provide comfortable, clean areas for every pet. Pet areas are cleaned and sanitized with kennel grade sanitizer daily, preventing the spread of diseases and allowing us to care for the more fragile of pets, such as dogs who recently underwent surgery. We also use a high grade air purifier to limit spread of disease. Cot style beds are used due to their comfort and ease of sanitization, with blankets for added comfort.
Never Bored
Enrichment is provided daily, and your pet will get a mix of one-on-one time with us, and playtime with friends (unless requested otherwise)! We have a supply of kong’s, toys, and organic, single ingredient chews to keep them entertained.
Limited Kennel Time
We work hard to limit the amount of time your dogs spend in their kennel. We will always feed dogs in their kennels, and they will be kenneled whenever unsupervised (such as night time or when we are running errands), but for the majority of their time with us, they will be out and about, stretching their legs!
We Get It!
As pet parents ourselves, we understand this can be a stressful time for you and your pets. We do everything in our power to ease that stress. We will provide daily updates including photos to calm your nerves, and soothing music plus fun activities to soothe theirs! All areas of our facility are camera monitored, and we live on the property, so your pets are never alone. We are licensed and insured for the safety of your pet.
But Wait, There’s More…
We are currently still perfecting our facility. While what we have is of utmost quality, we plan to expand and create even more home-like environments for your pets. Stay tuned here and on our social media to see how we grow!
Meet the Family
BARC is a family run business, and we treat our clients like family too! We want you to get to know us, so you know who your pets are staying with.
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Founder
For as long as McKenzi can remember, animals have been the main focus of her life. Her dream has always been to work with and help animals. Throughout her life, she has had hundreds of pets, including, cats, dogs, millipedes, birds, axolotls.. anything you can think of, she has probably cared for.
From the age of 14, McKenzi has been volunteering with local animal rescues and pet sitting for friends and family. She has worked many animal related jobs, such as a pet boutique, pet insurance company, and even managed a dog boarding facility in Park City, Utah. McKenzi is also the Executive Director of the local animal rescue, Castle Valley Animal Rescue.
McKenzi started offering boarding in her home shortly after moving to Price. She provided this service for 2 years, until purchasing land to build a dog boarding facility.
Not only is McKenzi a devoted pet parent, but also the mother of a 4 year old little girl who is just as obsessed with animals as she is, and currently pregnant with another future animal lover. She doesn’t let this affect the love and attention she gives to all of the animals in her care. She believes in providing the same level of care for her own animals as her fosters and clients.
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Designated Friends
While McKenzi and Tyson never thought they’d would end up with a pack of 5 dogs, they wouldn’t have it any other way. This tight knit pack has grown up with new dogs coming in and out of their lives, whether that was fosters or clients, and they are always happy to welcome a new furry face into the family. These guys make sure your pet is never lonely, even if they are the only other dog here!
Alaska - This beautiful Border Collie mix was McKenzi’s first dog, and the dog that made Tyson fall in love with animals. She has been there for it all, and can’t wait to be there for the rest.
Bailey - The Catahoula mix that taught the Layton’s how hard but rewarding puppies can be. This girl can make any dog her best friend, and is always excited for new friends!
Kenai - The mini Aussie who never runs out of energy. If your pup has endless energy, Kenai will keep up with them and maybe, just maybe, they will wear each other out!
Koda - The toy Aussie, who loves dogs of all sizes. If you’ve got a smaller dog who prefers smaller dogs, Koda will be their best friend.
Bingo - This mutty girl is the final piece of the puzzle, and makes sure everyone is always getting along. Bingo can perfectly adapt to any dog. She will make sure no matter what kind of pup you have, they will be happy!
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Co-Founder
Tyson is the backbones of this operation. He has put all of his skills to work and learned more to make McKenzi’s dream come to life. Tyson worked tirelessly to build the boarding facility, as well as handling the technical stuff, like finances (ew!). Nothing is more important to him than making sure McKenzi’s dreams are successful.
He never knew how much he would love animals until he met her, but Tyson makes sure to constantly remind her how grateful he is for her for introducing him to the amazing world of animals. Since they got married on 2018, Tyson’s life has revolved around animals just as much as McKenzi’s, and he is always sure to support her wherever she needs.
Tyson will do whatever it takes to make BARC the best boarding (and rescue) facility around. None of this would be possible without his physical and emotional support. And don’t worry, he will take every opportunity he can to love on your pets, too!