The Barkery on Science Ridge

06/21/2026

She’s a trainer, a dock diving enthusiast, and a Barkery Friend. Thanks Becki Blevins for bringing your dogs out to try our new pool today..We’re glad to have your “Pawprint of Approval”
Here are Rumor and Cade going after the bumpers while little brother looks on.

06/21/2026

And here is little brother, Sullie, getting his turn.! Thanks Mom, for getting in with him

06/21/2026

a couple of stills from the session. Look at that stretch!

06/19/2026

one more “pool story” for the week.. This is Olaf taking his first try at swimming, drying off with a game of ball, and going home a happy fellow. Life couldn’t be better

06/19/2026

Here are a few “pool moments” from our first week.. This is Olive and her Mom/handler Jen B. Olive and Jen compete in dock diving throughout the summer and have done quite well over the years. Jen has agreed to help at the pool throughout the summer and help our beginners become more comfortable on the water. we are so very happy to have her.

06/19/2026

and this is the newest member of Jen’s dock diving team, 9 week old Knyx, having her first swimming lesson

06/19/2026

And here is Teddy, feeling safe on the ramp and trying to decided if he wants to go after that toy

06/17/2026

We at The Barkery are so very happy to say THE POOL IS READY TO GO!!!!

It will be available:
as a Boarding add-on for $8.00
as a Daycare add-on for $5.00
for a 30 minute rental for $15.00
(shot records, liability waiver and adherence to Barkery rules required)

Remember, it’s DOGS ONLY

Located in Sterling, IL. The Barkery on Science Ridge is the "The Place to Stay when Family's Away".

06/11/2026

Several have asked how the dogs will get out of our pool since it is so high. This ramp will be inside the pool allowing the dogs to walk up onto the deck

06/09/2026

This is Barkery Boy Harry, at Vacation Bible School this week… he’s practicing his good manners as he moves toward Therapy Dog certification… Good job, Harry!
remember, training your dog can open lots of doors for them