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Meet the primped and pampered guests at The Barkley, LA's most exclusive hotel... for dogs

By Daily Mail Reporter

Last updated at 4:27 PM on 8th July 2011

It's not surprising that the guests of an exclusive hotel in Los Angeles feel like they are treated like top dogs.

They are not worried that the residents at the Four Seasons across the road can order breakfast in bed, have a massage or take a swim in the pool.

For those staying at the Barkley can do the same, plus much much more - because it has the reputation of being the most luxurious pet hotel in the world.

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Pampered: One of the guests at The Barkley in Los Angeles with his own towel and fur- lined dressing gown

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Preening poodle: Pets Pooshkie and Betsy hang out comfortably in one of the suites at the hotel

To its burgeoning list of guest services, the hotel In Westlake Village, has recently added swimming lessons as an alternative daily exercise routine. Personal swim instructors take the guests for a splash with pool toys, and life jackets for the less confident swimmers. After the fun, they can relax in a poolside cabana with a cool drink and a gourmet dog treat. On the spa treatment menu, fur dyeing is now offered. With natural dyes dogs can have their ears, paws, or tail coloured pink, blue or green or be stencilled with fetching leopard spots or zebra stripes, or even an all-American flag design. The design stays put for up to four weeks, and causes no harm or discomfort to the dog.

Popping out: A dog is taken out for a drive in the hotel's specially modified limousine http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2012622/Meet-primped-pamper…guests-The-Barkley-LAs-exclusive-hotel--dogs.html?ito=feeds-newsxml Page 2 of 9 Meet the primped and pampered guests at The Barkley, LA's most exclusive hotel... for dogs | Mail Online 7/14/11 1:11 PM

Meal time: A pet dog and a cat take it easy as they eat on a comfy bed in one of the luxury suites

It is also a very quick process involving a paintbrush, some foils and then a trip to the high tech no-heat drying stations that gently ruffle the pooches fur to perfection. Since the hotel opened last spring dog parents have the option of having their pets stay on 'Rodeo Drive' or 'Hollywoof Boulevard' in suites that provide individual climate and lighting control, piped soothing music and frequently freshened air. Cats have smaller suites but are entertained by television screens featuring birds in flight and the tropical fish swimming in the central tank.

The streets of 'Rodeo Drive' are lined with 'stores' with names inspired by famous brands around the world, with a pet-friendly twist of course.

Among the stores are Chewnel, Sniffany & Co, and Chewy Vuitton.

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Yappy happy: Pooches, Besty and Porsha hang out by the swimming pool where there are instructors on hand to give lessons

Colouring up: Flick gets its hair dyed at the hotel. Pink, blue or green can be stencilled with fetching leopard spots, zebra stripes, or even an all-American flag design

Every area of the hotel is under 24-hour surveillance and pet parents can check in on their fur baby via webcam or even on their phone as they sit poolside on their own vacation. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2012622/Meet-primped-pamper…guests-The-Barkley-LAs-exclusive-hotel--dogs.html?ito=feeds-newsxml Page 4 of 9 Meet the primped and pampered guests at The Barkley, LA's most exclusive hotel... for dogs | Mail Online 7/14/11 1:11 PM

If they feel their pet looks like he's missing home too much, the hotel offers a special list of add-on services to ensure their total comfort.

Dog lover: Actress Sandra Bullock who has her pets trained at The Barkley

A dog can get an ice-cream social with his friends, a bedtime biscuit and tummy rub or a limousine ride to McDonalds where the chauffeur will pick them up a cheeseburger, hamburger or McNuggets.

For those who take their pet's diet as seriously as they take their own, Barkley staff will order in steak from the Four Season's room service menu.

There's tuna sushi for the cats that don't like their dinner from a tin.

The Barkley is also home to the Barkley Academy - a pet training facility run by dog trainers that is the first choice for many celebrities, including Sandra Bullock, who submitted her large family of rescued dogs to the programme. Barkley trainers Nichola Bond and Vendy Fris offer 'Pawsitive Power' training, utilising only positive methods and rewards. Owners can opt for a full doggie camp, as many celebrities do, and board their dog with the hotel for six weeks. An at-home training facility is within the hotel grounds with a dining room, bedroom and kitchen for intensive daily training within a natural environment.

When the dog graduates - complete with cap and gown ceremony - their behaviour has a life-time guarantee for goodness.

After a hard day's work, there's the spa. Pet parents can choose from a massage, facial or 'pawdicure' with

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Actually they are comparable to most boarding facilities in the area. They offer basic boarding and then if you would like to spend the $ you can get all the extras. My dog is a patient with the Vet that is located next door in the building. It is a clean, quiet and safe facility. The doggie day camp is great for those dogs that have those separation issues. I would recommend the Barkley to my friends. Now am I ordering back rubs & a bedtime story? NO! But if you are looking for a place that truly cares about your pet's welfare they are the place! They even board birds! Yes I have one of those too! Also the vet office is the best I have EVER been too! They offer emergency/after hours vet care as well.

- Kim , CA, USA, 09/7/2011 00:05

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Not only is that barking mad, it's crazzzzzzy too dawggg.

- Eddie, Manchester, 08/7/2011 23:45

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What absolute rubbish, I'm sure those dogs would rather be racing around in some garden or field chasing a ball thrown by someone they love, going on a long walk or laying in front of the fire near their special person. This is just what over-indulged humans think is indulgence. The dogs (and the cats) would be thinking "let me out of here".

- Reubenene, Somewhere In The World, 08/7/2011 23:23

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Report abuse while our dogs and pets live in luxury, millions of humanbeings in Africa are starving to death, many of them without shelters or living in slums in flith conditions, what kind of world is this?

- Abede, Liverpool, 08/7/2011 21:46

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Preposterous. Even offensive. Those who waste money on this kind of nonsense should have 95% of it taxed. - Michael Steiner, World, 08/7/2011 18:30______Why should I have 95% of MY income taxed simply because I choose to spend it on my furbabies?! Do you drink, smoke, buy offensive tabloids/video gaming systems/the latest electronic gadgets/expensive clothes, cars or motorcycles? If so then I feel YOU should have 95% of YOUR income taxed because I feel you are wasting money on nonsense. Everyone spends their money whatever way they wish. I do not drink, smoke, go to movies, have expensive electronics (my mobile is basic & 5 years old by choice) or splurge on expensive overseas holidays clothes and cars. If I CHOOSE to spend my money on my pets then that is my business. My children are grown and their college was paid for by me. Now it is time to pamper my furbabies who completely deserve it for their unconditional, devoted love and attention.

- do not pass go, do not collect $200, 08/7/2011 21:40

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My "children" are my cat and dog and I would do ANYTHING for them, including donating an organ if that were possible. I see nothing wrong with pampering your babies if you have the money. I work hard for my money and I'll be damned if someone is going to question how I spend it!!

- Mary , Canada, 08/7/2011 19:28

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