Barkgata Luxury Pet Hotel, Daycare & Spa

Bianca Caras, owner of Nesconset’s Barkgata Luxury Dog Hotel, Daycare & Spa, is redefining what it means to board your dog while you’re on vacation. Barkgata just celebrated their one-year anniversary and Bianca could not be more pleased with how Barkgata has grown over the past year. Your fur baby is sure to be pampered with a stay at Barkgata, with services ranging from grooming to doggie daycare and overnight boarding.

Barkgata is the result of a passion project that fulfilled a childhood dream of Bianca’s that stemmed from growing up with fur siblings. The concept was inspired by her own dog, Delilah, who was very anxious at the kennel whenever the family went on vacation. It broke Bianca’s heart to leave Delilah in such a state and without the opportunity to interact with other dogs. Her sentiment is that you shouldn’t have to worry about whether your dog is all right while you’re trying to enjoy your vacation.

With the motto “Home away from home,” Barkgata’s mission is to ensure that your dog is as comfortable as can be in their care. The interior design was modeled after North Shore homes, and overnight rooms are complete with blankets, orthopedic beds, and flat screen TVs – your pup won’t even notice that they’re not at home! Bianca prioritizes the comfort of Barkgata’s canine guests and their human families, establishing relationships with customers in-person and on social media. One look at Barkgata’s Instagram page will show repeat customers, smiling pups, and dogs playing with each other.

It’s important that Barkgata’s customers know that their dogs are genuinely cared for, regardless of whether they’re just there for grooming, or for an extended stay. Bianca is on-site seven days a week. Bianca wouldn’t sell a product or service to her customers that she wouldn’t use on her own dogs and has turned down endorsement opportunities for that very reason. There is no doubt that she cares deeply about the families that walk through Barkgata’s doors.

Barkgata is a certified Doggy Daycare, Pet Spa, and Pet Hotel (which can be seen in Barkgata’s ads in ET!), and all employees are certified in First Aid and CPR. As a Hauppauge native, Bianca is active in the community, too. She sponsors Nesconset little league and a local adult intramural softball team. Of course, her favorite part of the job is interacting with the dogs. “If your dog is happy to be here, we’re doing something right,” Bianca says.

Bianca’s vision for the future is to continue to grow the Barkgata name as a brand that associates itself with happy dogs. She has truly found a niche for herself in Nesconset and plans to open at least two more locations over the next five years. When boarding your dog with Barkgata, there is absolutely no need to worry that they will be happy and well taken care of.