Trusted dog care from a family that treats every pup like our own.
Bark Brothers was started in 2023 by Shantae Hanks with one mission — give DMV dog parents reliable, loving care they never have to worry about. From boarding and daycare to training and drop-ins, we've got you covered.
Fastest way to book — call or text and we'll get your pup on the schedule.
Insured & Trusted
Background-checked team with years of hands-on dog experience.
Family Owned
Founded and led by Shantae Hanks with a tight-knit team of caregivers.
DMV Coverage
We service Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia neighborhoods daily.
Premium care, backed by real safeguards.
Every booking is protected by the same standards Shantae set on day one. No corner-cutting. No surprises.
Insured & Bonded
Full pet-care liability insurance covering your animal, your home, and third parties.
Background Checked
Every team member is vetted and personally trained by Shantae before a single booking.
Pet CPR & First Aid Certified
Trained to act fast on choking, heatstroke, and other emergencies.
Live Photo & Video Updates
You'll see your pet on every visit — walks, meals, naps, all of it.
24/7 Emergency Protocols
On-call vet partnership and a documented response plan for every scenario.
Personalized Care Plans
Feeding, meds, routines, quirks — written down, followed exactly.
What happens if something goes wrong.
We hope you never need any of this — but you deserve to know exactly how we handle it.
Emergency vet procedures
Partnered on-call vet plus your pet's primary vet on file. We act first, then call you immediately. Initial emergency vet visit is on us.
Medication handling
Daily meds, injections, and supplements administered on schedule. Each dose is logged and time-stamped in your update.
Overnight supervision
Boarding and house sitting include overnight stays — your pet is never left alone for more than 4 hours, ever.
Crate & escape policy
Crate trained on request only. Double-leash protocol in transit, secured yards, and ID tag verification before every walk.
Dog introductions
All boarding/daycare dogs go through a structured intro on neutral ground. We never force interactions.
Mandatory meet & greet
Free in-home meet & greet before your first booking so your pet meets their sitter, and you meet us face-to-face.
Services & Pricing
Simple, honest rates. No surprises.
Overnight Boarding
From $40 / night
Cozy, supervised overnight stays in a clean, dog-friendly home environment. Pricing varies by dog size.
House Sitting
$40 / night
We stay at your home so your dog keeps their normal routine.
Dog Walking
From $18 / walk
Energetic, on-leash walks for dogs of all sizes. Standard 20 minute walks, with longer options available.
Drop-In Visits
$15 / visit
Quick check-ins for feeding, potty breaks, and playtime (3 visit minimum).
Daycare
$30 / day
Daytime supervised play. Available as a stand-alone service or add-on for boarding clients.
Dog Training
$75 / class
Positive-reinforcement training for puppies 12 weeks and up, all the way through adult dogs.
Reptile & Small Animal Care
$25 / visit
Specialized in-home drop-in care for reptiles, birds, and small animals. 2 visit minimum per booking.
Book in seconds — call or text
Talk to a real person or send a quick text with your dates. We'll confirm and lock you in. Available 7 days a week.
Recent guests
A few of the pets we've cared for lately.
Save 20% with our referral program
New clients get 20% off their first booking. Existing clients earn 20% off for every friend they refer.
"Bark Brothers is the only team we trust with our two pups. Shantae and her crew treat them like their own — we never worry."
— Long-time DMV client