Meanings
barkery1
barkery2
plural barkeries
- humorousinformalA bakery that makes treats for pet dogs.
The ATL prides itself on a hot evening social scene for pampered pets, ample al fresco dining options, a slew of doggie barkeries, and loads of dog-friendly hotels, making it a terrier-rific destination.
2014, Kelly E. Carter, The Dog Lover’s Guide to Travel: Best Destinations, Hotels, Events, and Advice to Please Your Pet—and You, National Geographic Society, →ISBN2 more examples
Doggie bakeries (or “barkeries”) and cafés are also an excellent locale for a “destination” dog pawty. Many dog barkeries will not only cater the function but will also provide a pawty area and staff to host and move the pawty along.
2007, Barbara Burg, Good Treats Cookbook for Dogs: 50 Home-Cooked Treats for Special Occasions Plus Everything You Need to Know to Throw a Dog Party!, Quarry Books, →ISBN, page 14She has truly been a gift. So now I get it: Dogs on the family Christmas card. Dogs with jeweled collars. Thousand–dollar vet bills. Dogs on vacation. Doggie barkeries. Dogs riding shotgun on a trip to the bank. Dogs in the bed. Thanks to Buffy, I now understand it all.
2009, Maryann McCullough, “The Convert”, in Colleen Sell, editor, A Cup of Comfort for Dog Lovers II, Adams Media, →ISBN
Origin
barkery · noun
From bark + -ery, from the use of bark in the process.
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