iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 against the other companies in this category (Satisfaction and Reliability also count absolute quality: 65% absolute, 35% relative), then weighted:Satisfaction 38%78+29.7Reliability 16%57+9.3Craft & service 22%45+9.8Value 11%60+6.5Track record 8%10+0.8Accountability 5%34+1.8Experts Score= 58Not enough data for momentum; its weight is shared by the others.Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.58SCORE
CGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#43 of 72 pet sittersiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 41%
Bark Industries - Pet Sitting & Dog Walking at a glance
Google reviewers rate Bark Industries five stars based on forty-seven reviews, highlighting the company's punctuality, professional conduct, and effective communication through photos and updates. Clients frequently mention the affordability of services and the staff's ability to build trust with pets, including shy dogs, during daily walks and in-home care. The business maintains a high level of responsiveness by replying to ninety-eight percent of customer feedback.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 47 reviews (100% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 47 Google reviews (42 with written comments).
Owner responses: the business replied to 98% of reviews.
Most recent review: November 19, 2022.
Service: Pet Sitter serving Phoenix, Arizona.
Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.
Score profile vs other pet sitters
Percentile per factor (100 = best)iPercentile vs other companies in the category: 70 means better than 70% of them.. Strongest: satisfaction and value; weakest: track record.
This companyPet Sitters median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 35% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; 65% absolute (3.5★ = 0, 5★ = 100), 35% vs the category.Bark Industries - Pet Sitting & Dog Walking is better than 78% of pet sitters. Category median: 75.B
78
ReliabilityiReliability · 15% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months (fewer = better); 65% absolute (0% = 100, 15%+ = 0), 35% vs the category.Bark Industries - Pet Sitting & Dog Walking is better than 57% of pet sitters. Category median: 69.C
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Craft & serviceiCraft & service · 20% of the scoreGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review with highlights; 65% absolute (0% = 100, 10%+ = 0), 35% vs the category.Bark Industries - Pet Sitting & Dog Walking is better than 45% of pet sitters. Category median: 55.C
45
ValueiValue · 10% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights.Bark Industries - Pet Sitting & Dog Walking is better than 60% of pet sitters. Category median: 50.B
60
MomentumiMomentum · 8% of the scoreLast 12 months vs lifetime average — improving or slipping.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 46.–
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Track recordiTrack record · 7% of the scoreReview volume and years with reviews.Bark Industries - Pet Sitting & Dog Walking is better than 10% of pet sitters. Category median: 50.F
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AccountabilityiAccountability · 5% of the scoreOwner replies to 1–3★ reviews.Bark Industries - Pet Sitting & Dog Walking is better than 34% of pet sitters. Category median: 50.D
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Bar = this company · dark tick = category median.
Star ratings
47 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars47100%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 42 written reviews
100%praise
Praise59100%
Complaints00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Would recommend1424%
Honesty & trust1322%
Staff & attitude1119%
Speed & response1017%
Price & value58%
Quality & results35%
Communication35%
What customers talk about
We read 42 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Highly recommend Bark Industries and if you can get Henry, even better.”
“Bark Industries is always there and I can trust them with Cali.”
“Can always rely on the team at Bark Industries- very professional & on time!”
“I do daily walks during the week and Alex is very timely and communicative!”
“Worth every penny!”
“I have used other dog waking services before but the attention to detail and the calmness I felt with the owners far succeeded my expectations.”
“They care for the pets they walk just like their own and are very easy to work with!”
People customers mention
Luke5 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Recent reviews
Deborah8 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 years ago★★★★★
Cannot say enough about how happy we are that we chose Bark! Alex was great with our little dog Bo. He spent the week with Bo and sending us happy pics of our little guy. Alex stayed in our home and we came back to an immaculate space. We had a medical emergency out of country and Alex even offered to help us into…
MaddieLocal Guide · 36 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 years ago★★★★★
Highly recommend Bark Industries! Prices are great in comparison to other companies offering the same! I do daily walks during the week and Alex is very timely and communicative! When I moved here I did a lot of research on different companies in the area and I landed on this page and I’m so glad I did! My dog loves…
Alexis3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 years ago★★★★★
Bark Industries is a great company! They showed up on time and took great care of my pup. I love the tracking feature too. Will definitely use again!
+ Reliability
Blake2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 years ago★★★★★
Luke and his team really surprised me. They are on time, prepared, and our pups absolutely love them!
Jay2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 years ago★★★★★
Henry, our dog walker from Bark Industries is amazing. Our 11-month old puppy looks forward to his 3x per week walks (somehow he knows the days Henry is coming and waits at door around his arrival time). He's very good with our dog and neighbors in our condo and around our Lakeview are even stop us on the street to…
+ Responsiveness+ Reliability+ Quality
Paige5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 years ago★★★★★
Love this company, very trustworthy. My dog walker Henry is so great with my pup, she always looks forward to their walks while I’m at work. Henry always keeps me updated on their walk adventures with notes and photos. Luke the owner is a great guy and really cares about his business and clients. 10/10
Cannot say enough about how happy we are that we chose Bark! Alex was great with our little dog Bo. He spent the week with Bo and sending us happy pics of our little guy. Alex stayed in our home and we came back to an immaculate space. We had a medical emergency out of country and Alex even offered to help us into our home on return. I highly recommend the Bark brothers!
Maddie SLocal Guide · 36 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Maddie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Highly recommend Bark Industries! Prices are great in comparison to other companies offering the same! I do daily walks during the week and Alex is very timely and communicative! When I moved here I did a lot of research on different companies in the area and I landed on this page and I’m so glad I did! My dog loves having a schedule and I’m so happy to have the extra help!
Response from the owner · 4 years ago
Thank you so much, Madilynne!
Alexis Mueller3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Alexis has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Henry, our dog walker from Bark Industries is amazing. Our 11-month old puppy looks forward to his 3x per week walks (somehow he knows the days Henry is coming and waits at door around his arrival time). He's very good with our dog and neighbors in our condo and around our Lakeview are even stop us on the street to tell us they are impressed. Highly recommend Bark Industries and if you can get Henry, even better.
Love this company, very trustworthy. My dog walker Henry is so great with my pup, she always looks forward to their walks while I’m at work. Henry always keeps me updated on their walk adventures with notes and photos. Luke the owner is a great guy and really cares about his business and clients. 10/10
