About – The Barking Lot

ABOUT US

Our Story

Deenie Sullivan is a Master Groomer who has been servicing pet owners in the Bloomington/Normal area for over 25 years. Following her graduation from the International Pet Institute, Deenie began working at a local grooming shop for Ken Busher.

In 1983 Deenie opened her first grooming shop in Bloomington/Normal. As the years progressed, so did her business. In 1999 Deenie opened her first boarding facility where services such as grooming, boarding, and daycare would be offered. Because it was such a huge success, Deenie saw a need for expansion. In September 2006, she found the perfect location for her current boarding facility: a 7500 square foot, state-of-the-art business with your pet’s best interest in mind and heart.

The building includes heated floors in the kennels, indoor and outdoor runs, a large outdoor play area, playground equipment, and an outdoor bone-shaped swimming pool (the only one of its kind in the area). In addition, the grooming area was specially designed to create a stress-free environment for your pet. Our facility is also equipped with a separate geriatric ward for elderly and special-needs pets.

Our Services

The Barking Lot was designed to provide the best experience of daycare, boarding, and grooming for your pets.

Pet Boarding

Grooming

Doggie Daycare

Reviews

Great service. They always take care of our dog. Plus they have a boarding option. Love it!

Always extremely helpful, and very caring. Very warm and friendly as well.

I’ve had nothing but great experiences with this facility, both with occasional daycare and boarding. I am extremely particular about where I leave my dog (fur-baby) and they have always taken great care of him. I know it’s a good place, when my dog is straining to get to the back and doesn’t even look behind to say goodbye to me. He loves them! Captain Doodlehead approved.

Great place for your pets to stay when you can’t take them with you! You can call and check on them anytime.

These people are awesome. They really care about my pet and I feel very confident letting her play with them while I’m out of town. This is not your typical boarding place.even look behind to say goodbye to me. He loves them! Captain Doodlehead approved.

I have a goldendoodle puppy (Lenny) and he always looks ADORABLE when he leaves! Deenie does such a great job with him and gives him a bandana that matches the season. I love the little extra touches she adds and how much she loves the pups.