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    Bark Avenue Grooming

    4.4 (77 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Services - Bark Avenue Grooming

    Bath and groom only

    Full grooming

    Pet haircut

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    The staff at Bark Avenue Grooming are wonderful. Chloe my Labradoodle comes in like a messy lion and goes out like a lamb. I've been using them for the last 4 years . She has sensitive skin and they take good care with a no fragrance shampoo .

    Pharaoh
    Alan C.

    We are regulars at Bark Avenue and trust no other groomer to care for Pharaoh. Jean Marie knows her stuff, loves all puppies who visit her and most important all the fur babies love her. Fast, reliable, and caring. Thanks Bark Avenue!

    I've been to this grooming salon 3 times now. The first two times were a good experience. However this last time, they shaved my labradoodle all the way down. I asked them to do the same cut they've done in the past, and this is no where near it. There was no styling around her face, it was just shaved. There was a long razor line down one of her back legs that was cut deeper than the rest of her shave. There was no shaping or styling with this cut, just shaved all the way down. Something I could have done at home and not paid over $200 for. Unfortunately I will not be returning.

    Phil W.

    I've taken my Goldendoodle, Mila, here multiple times and each time has been great. I always get nervous that groomers will just do what they think is best for the dog, but not this team. Highly recommend!

    Raisa L.

    We have been going here for at least 2.5 years now. Our dog loves them and they always do a great job. He comes home tired but happy not traumatized.

    Freshly groomed

    Brought my pup in to see Lisa for grooming. Since it was his first time here, Lisa spent some time listening to what I was looking for, etc. He came out looking great and happy.

    Jennifer P.

    I have been bringing my cavalier Stanley to Lisa and her team for the past 3 years now. They always do such a great job and go above and beyond when it comes to scheduling and customer service. I like to keep his ears long and tail fluffy and they always take what I want into consideration with his styling. My dog is shy and wags his tail going into his appointments at Bark Avenue. Highly recommend.

    Thank you Bark Avenue Groomers for always making me look my best!!

    After so much disappointment in groomers we have finally found the perfect one!! Thank you Bark Avenue Grooming for always making us feel that Mylo is in great hands. I would highly recommend!

    Shaved a section out of leg. Like why

    We had a bad experience here. After a long convo with the groomer where we asked her not to shave our doodle at all (it's winter- it's freezing) and to just try to get some of the tangles out we got a call 15mins after we dropped her off and the groomer saying they'd have to shave her. We said no, we'll come get her, and the lady had already used the shortest setting on half of her neck. Also on her leg. She used a longer setting on one side of the neck. She didn't even explain what she had done when we picked her up. She also came out smelling terrible. Anyway, we won't be back.

    Mina K.

    I've taken my Cavapoo Nova here twice and I've been extremely happy with his cut both times. The price is well worth it. I'm really picky about Nova's grooming and if you have a poodle or mix poodle breed you know the struggle. Other groomers have gotten lazy and shaved my dog's body. (Worst Nightmare!) Bark Avenue kept the perfect amount of hair for the teddy bear look I asked for while still trimming his coat enough to make it more manageable. Nova also has a lot of tear stain issues and I was amazed at how clear his eyes looked when I picked him up. Other groomers have had trouble getting all of Nova's tear stains. Bark Avenue even gave Nova a little bow tie last visit and people on the street stopped me to tell me how great he looked. Again I am picky and I didn't have a single critique. I've had to take Nova to other groomers since because I live between two cities and I can't wait to bring him back to Bark Avenue. There is just no comparison!

    Luna looking clean & cute!

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    1 year ago

    My dog was never as scared when I picked him up after grooming than he was the one time I took him here.

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    1 year ago

    Love how they know what I want and remember every time and take care and pride in there work

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    2 years ago

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    Thank you so much!!!

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    2 years ago

    Best service in Weehawken. Tue new owner is phenomenal and Betty the Beagle came home with the perfect haircut! Will be back :)

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    3 years ago

    Great job cleaning my doggie and fair pricing. My dog loves to go there which says a lot.

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    Thank you! We look forward to seeing you and your pup again soon :)

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    7 years ago

    Very nice people who took great care of our dog. Excellent cut too.

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    I did try another place closer to home, but it's well worth the extra blocks to get Lisa's loving care and attention.

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