Fido Fitness Club® is the daycare, training, grooming, and boarding division of The Barrie Inn. Together, we provide everything your dog needs to stay active, healthy, happy, and well cared for—all in one trusted place.
Our clean, climate-controlled facility gives dogs a safe and fun environment to play, exercise, and socialize year-round. Dogs are grouped by size, temperament, and play style so every guest feels comfortable.
Whether your dog needs a day of play, professional grooming, training, nutrition guidance, cage-free boarding, or convenient pickup and delivery through Fetching Fido®, our experienced team is here to help.
Ellen Adler opened The Barrie Inn, a dog grooming and overnight cage-less boarding facility, in 2002. The Barrie Inn started out in her home and eventually grew to the present 8000 square foot business location in Woodmere, Long Island. The Barrie Inn continues to serve the local community with a variety of dog-care services, organic dog food products, and retail items and partners with Fido Fitness Club®.
Desiree joined us in 2018 coming from her own dog-sitting business. She is a trained nurse and has become one of our key employees. Desiree supervises our staff, assists in training our dogs, and is an excellent dog handler. In her spare time, she paints and draws. Desiree also has a lovely dog named Apples who tags along most days. We are grateful to have Desiree on our team. Her experience and skills are an asset to us. We know that she will continue to be a valuable employee in the years to come.
Chase joined us in July 2021 as a dog park attendant. He finished college and got his own German Shorthaired Pointer. As Milo grew and his need for daily exercise was clear, Chase approached us for our Daycare services. After seeing our facility as a client, Chase decided he was more interested in caring for animals than focusing on a corporate career. He worked really hard, and quickly progressed to Assistant Manager after demonstrating his great dog handling, leadership, organization, and customer service skills. All the dogs and owners love Chase.
LeBron is one of our dedicated dog park attendants and a familiar, friendly face around the facility.
Each day, he works diligently to help keep our pet-care areas clean, safe, and welcoming.
His responsibilities go beyond routine maintenance. LeBron is always ready to assist guests, answer questions, provide guidance, and offer a warm smile.
His dependable work and positive attitude help make The Barrie Inn a better experience for pets, clients, and fellow team members.
Mark joined The Barrie Inn immediately after graduating from high school, bringing a fresh perspective and youthful energy to our team.
As he grew into his position, Mark became a dependable team member and an important part of our pet-care operation.
He regularly helps open the facility early and ensures the pets in our care receive attentive morning care.
Mark takes the time to walk, feed, and care for each pet with patience, compassion, and genuine attention.
Mark joined The Barrie Inn immediately after graduating from high school, bringing a fresh perspective and youthful energy to our team.
As he grew into his position, Mark became a dependable team member and an important part of our pet-care operation.
He regularly helps open the facility early and ensures the pets in our care receive attentive morning care.
Mark takes the time to walk, feed, and care for each pet with patience, compassion, and genuine attention.
Carlos is our lead groomer and has five years of professional grooming experience, along with a genuine passion for animal care.
Known for his calm and patient approach, Carlos works confidently with both dogs and cats. His gentle handling makes him an excellent choice for pets who may need additional understanding, patience, or attention during their grooming appointment.
Carlos specializes in:
He takes pride in building trust with pets and their owners, creating a positive and comfortable grooming experience from start to finish.
Mabeli is a dedicated and skilled dog groomer who has been providing professional grooming services since 2024.
Known for her gentle approach and attention to detail, she prioritizes the comfort, safety, and well-being of every dog in her care.
Mabeli has experience working with a variety of breeds and coat types. Her services range from routine baths and trims to complete grooming appointments tailored to each dog’s individual needs.
Her calm demeanor helps pets feel more at ease, making grooming a positive experience for dogs and their owners.
Mabeli is committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness, professionalism, and customer satisfaction so every dog leaves looking and feeling their best.
We are happy to say we have a strong team of full-time and part-time dog handlers. Supporting the local community by employing high school and college students seeking employment during their school breaks is a priority of ours. We also partner with schools and vocational organizations that provide employment and work skills to individuals with special needs and abilities. It’s really important that are able to give back and we are proud to serve that community.
Fido Fitness Club® is proudly part of The Barrie Inn family. Visit The Barrie Inn for professional dog and cat grooming, cage-less boarding, and personalized dog training—all provided by the same trusted team, right next door.
Fido Fitness Club® is proudly part of The Barrie Inn family, providing indoor dog park access, doggy daycare, and Fetching Fido® pickup and delivery.
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