Kendall is the absolute best!! I have a 2 year old labradoodle and have taken her to the Domain location the past few times and we will continue going back. The staff is extremely sweet and the groomers are caring and gentle. Our pup loves her spa days and while doodles can be pricey to groom (in general), I feel the money is well spent with this store. read more

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We've been going to Barkin' Creek for years. The owners Flint and Jeff are absolutely amazing and truly care about their customers (pets AND their owners!) Our dog Rufus attends daycare regularly three times a week and is also regularly groomed here. (Rufus is also a major fan of their food and treats) Their communication has always been top notch and their team are truly some of my favorite people. Can't recommend them highly enough! read more

After bad experiences at 2 other Austin groomers, our vet recommended Barkin' Creek. They professional & kind to people and they are proficient & caring groomers. Our 2 sweet, crazy haired doodles, who are a challenge to maintain, were loved on and looked great! We will be booking regularly! read more

Fantastic service by Tosha at Barkin' Creek at the Domain. She is incredible! I brought my 5 month old Shih-Tzu in and she did a great job. Thanks, Tosha! I'll be back! read more

I'm so happy I was recommended this place. The staff was very friendly. My dog got groomed and he looks so much better! I will definitely be back. read more

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I'm very impressed with the grooming service I received for my corgi, Franklin, today! The staff was friendly and communicative. He was ready for pickup right in time and there were no surprise charges. I came home with a happy, well-groomed pup today and will definitively be returning again! read more

Today was my first experience with these guys and from start to finish you could tell that everyone here love loves animals. Heather was exceptional at grooming my 2 female shelties one of which is mature at age 12. I recommend her highly and my girls were well loved and did not come home all stressed. Not to mention exceptionally well groomed!! I'm so happy to find her and this business as it's one less thing to worry about. read more

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What a hassle to schedule my pet to get a grooming. "Depending on the breed, a Saturday appointment @ 4:00 pm". A friend told me about the up charges for a small Dog. Spa charges and grooming for a 10# dog was $120! R U kidding? read more

Harrison is hands down the best groomer in town! My rescue pom is very apprehensive around new people, especially men, and he loves Harrison. We have been going to him for about 2 years now, and we love his new spot Barkin Creek! It really is in a class of its own- top notch place for grooming, boarding, dog food, etc. read more

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My girl loves going to see the friendly staff for daycare and grooming. I cannot say how nice it is knowing they truly care for each pet and are attentive and active in making sure your fur-child has the best experience. read more

I've been here once before for grooming and the groomer followed my instructions perfectly. She is no longer with the company, but I figured every groomer would do the same level of work! I was wrong because $100 later (for grooming + deshedding, which is expensive compared to competitors but I liked the place originally), this groomer did not listen to me at ALL. I told her to ONLY trim the ears and paws and "barely clean up the extra long butt fur" and explained to just trim the longer pieces. I picked up my dog and she trimmed EVERYWHERE - his butt fur is completely gone and his chest and sanitation area are SO choppy. This is the worst grooming job I've ever seen, especially at that price. read more

Ever since I started feeding my dog the quality food this place provides, Milo has lost so much weight! I'm so thankful to have a healthier, happier dog! He's active running around and being himself again. Thank you!!!! If you want a happy dog to live the longest, best life they can give this place a try!! read more

This place used to be great! They had a huge turnover in staff last year and the place has gone way down hill since. When we originally brought our dog here we were told no dogs over 25 pounds would be allowed. That was a lie!! They also put all dogs no matter the age, size, breed or activity level in the same room. Okay, no!!! When I check the webcam on my phone he staff is always on their phone or ignoring the dogsWill be finding my dog a more attentive daycare. Took her to a daycare today that said she was great. Obviously, Jessica and Barkin Creek are a bunch of Jessica: She has never attacked a dog in her life. You are a LIAR and I watched the whole thing on the webcam, so nice try. She will never be coming there again and I am telling everyone I know not to go there. Good job losing a client! You also did not remove her, let's make that clear. You said she could come back and I told you we would be taking our business elsewhere. Thank you for continuing to prove my point that you are in fact a LIAR! Good luck staying in business. I WOULD LOVE FOR THE OWNERS TO REACH OUT TO ME. EVER SINCE YOU CHANGED STAFF THIS PLACE HAS BEEN A NIGHTMARE!!! Watching workers eat, play on their phone and show favoritism to dogs, disgusting!!! read more

Love!! World class service. Our dog who's shy had a great spa day. She was very well taken care of. The service was friendly and top quality with very good attention to detail always keeping the dog's well being as the top priority. read more

Cooper, my cocker spaniel puppy has been getting groomed by the same person (Lou) here for about six months. Lou has done a great job and is very appreciated. We had an appointment last Saturday with Barkin Creek at 8:00 a.m. and I received a call from their store in which they asked to reschedule for the following Thursday. I understood things happen and said that is fine. Once I arrived at our appointment time which was set for late in the day at five pm, I was informed that Lou - our groomer had had a medical emergency and was not available. (Thankfully I have heard Lou is fine now.) I expressed my concerns about having someone else groom Cooper as Lou has been working with him and has made him more comfortable with being groomed. I would have rescheduled if I had been made aware that Lou was unavailable. I found that the medical emergency had occured 3 days prior. They had days to inform me. The management dropped the ball there. Looking back, they probably had the medical emergency on Sunday. I raised my concerns and was assured that they had gone over Lous' notes regarding Cooper and encouraged me to entrust Cooper with the new groomer. Soon after, I received a call that the groomer could not finish the grooming because Cooper was upset. I asked if I would have to pay the full amount or if there would be a discount as the full service was not completed. I was told that they would charge me the full amount that day but credit part of that service when I came in for the full service again with Lou. I asked how that made sense and asked if I could pay once I get the full service with Lou and get the credit at that time since it made more sense. Who would pay for a non-rendered service? They said OKAY, scheduled my next appt. and brought my dog out. The groomer did not come out to speak to me and explain anything of what had occurred. It wasn't until I called her to offer to venmo her what her commission would have been, that she told me that Cooper was crying and wouldn't sit still. She apologized for the way management failed her, Cooper and I. She said she has dogs that only she can groom and no one else could. She also said that the reason she didn't come out to talk to me about Cooper is because the manager told her not to. Which was weird to her and I. Fast forward to today, I called their store since we have an appointment again tomorrow and I wanted to confirm that Lou was there as I didn't want to repeat last week's debacle of driving all the way from my home to the Domain only to find my groomer was not available. On the phone was a man named Renee, he answered by saying that he was about to call me because in his words I need to put Cooper on medication such as trazadone and he said that Lou had said, Cooper had not made any improvement in behavior and was extremely aggressive. This did not align with what the groomer had said last week, she just said Cooper was crying and was not sitting still. What's more, Lou our regular groomer, has never said any of that to me. The last time Lou groomed Cooper; Lou said the exact opposite. Lou said how he was improving and that the more frequently I brought him in the more improvement we would see. When I said excuse me to tell Renee this, he raised his voice, and his tone was agitated. I tried to ask why they hadn't called me to reschedule which would have avoided the whole issue. He tried to gaslight me by saying that "He knew who he was now talking to" I realized he was gaslighting me and asked him if I could speak to another manager, and he stated that he was the only manager. After that, I asked him to pause and breathe bc he spoke angrly & it was upsetting. It is like he wanted to have me shut up and take all that he was saying and not give any feedback or ask any questions. He wanted to admonish me and chastise me like a child. It was most ridiculous interaction I have ever had. He cut me off to tell me about his background and working in Westminster, proceeded to state the I refused to pay which is untrue, they brought my dog out and said they would credit me a portion at his next appointment for the work they did not complete. Maybe they wanted me to pay in full because they had no intention to credit me at all and where planning on canceling the next appointment altogether from that moment. The way he spoke to me was so unprofessional, so triggering. He could have just said, they no longer want to groom Cooper and let that be it, but he dragged the conversation out regarding my puppy when his end goal was basically to cancel the appointment. He felt he needed to waste my time. Renee stated how he was trying to "help me" by suggesting medications for my dog when he is unqualified to do so. He could have helped me by doing his job and called to inform me that the regular groomer was unavailable when he had days to do so. His longwinded condescension was undeserved. I was never disrespectful or rude to him or his staff. read more

They do a quality job, bath, groom, etc. and the staff appear to believe in the care and well being of dogs to highest order, no doubt about that. However, they are very sneaky with the "additional charges". Example, a bath and trim quickly turns in to 100 bucks when $30 in "suite fees" are applied and flea shampoo is used. $10 dollars extra for flea shampoo!?!? Really? My expectation was the shampoo was flea shampoo to begin with. It's a GD dog bath, shouldn't it always be flea shampoo? Long story short, I won't be going back, not because of the quality of service, but the policies of the business. read more

honestly, the BEST bath my ol pug has ever had. we just moved to Austin and this was our first grooming spot we checked out and we'll be coming back forever! the people, the place and the bath were all great! she smelled so good, she was so clean and perfectly brushed, her ears were even shocking clean! and the best part was all the treats and love she was given! just look at this big smile she had on the way home! read more

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HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE, POOR MANAGEMENT, CC THEFT/FRAUD AND ZERO STAFF ACCOUNTABILITY. My families first experience with this location when it first opened wasn't good. The owner begged us to take down the review and wrote in an email to give his business a second chance and that a discount would be available for the next time we came. Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me. There won't be a third. The first time the groomer quoted my wife a price and when she picked our kid up, the price was higher than what was quoted. Also, my wife told me she didn't tip the groomer, but apparently the groomer gave herself her own tip. Also, once a review was placed on google and yelp, the owner emailed my wife and begged to have the reviews and ratings changed. He even offered a discount for a grooming when we brought our kid in for a second chance. That was a farce and an apparent tactic to cover up the truth. Today, my wife dropped my kid off at 2:30 and was told by the groomer that she would be ready at 5:30. I drove from webberville in rush hour traffic to pick up, only to get a call 10 minutes before pick up that they need another hour. The manager on duty told my wife that because of all the horrible matted hair it took longer to do the haircut. Which is utter bs since my wife is a local vet and I combed her out the night before. After an hour of driving around and killing time, I get to Barkin to ask for my dog at 6:30. The manager went upstairs to get her and never came back down. After 20 minutes standing downstairs without any info from staff, another customer comes in and gets her dog right away. Two female employees came down to bring the customer her pup. Not one of them acknowledged my existence. So out of anger I yelled upstairs if they planned to bring me my f*#*ing dog downstairs. After another 5 minutes the manager came downstairs with my kid and said he was helping the groomer finish up. However, my wife saw him and 3 girls in the upstairs window just talking and laughing the whole time I was standing downstairs. Nobody was working on my kid and the manager just bald faced lied saying he was helping her finish my dog, whom at this point had been there for almost 5hrs. I told the manager I will be writing a truthful review on google, yelp, Facebook and contacting the bbb due to the theft from last time. My wife talked me into feeling bad last time I wrote a review on this place. NOT THIS TIME. BE CAREFUL, THIS PLACE HAS HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE, ZERO ACCOUNTABILITY, POOR MANAGEMENT AND GET A RECEIPT EVERY TIME YOU GO. THAT WAY THE GROOMERS CAN'T ADD A TIP AFTER YOU'RE DONE IF YOU FORGET TO CLOSE OUT THE TABLET. THE OWNER LIED, THE MANAGER LIED, THE MANAGER INSULTED MY CHILD, MY WIFE AND ME. THERE ARE FAR BETTER GROOMERS A COUPLE BLOCKS AWAY ON S.LAMAR THAT AREN'T FULL OF SHIT. GO TO THEM ABD AVOID BEING TREATED LIKE CRAP AND LIED TOO. read more

Average job haircut (golden-doodle mix). Wasn't anything special nor did it look bad. BUT he came back and started shedding (same day). Also my dog didn't smell that great after his wash+cut. For reference, when I take my dog to Bravado in north Austin, he smells great after his wash/cut and he doesn't shed for the next week or so. Considering that this appointment was even more expensive than Bravado (10-20%), I expected more and received the exact opposite. read more

We were at the Domain today and met some of the guys from this store and they were so helpful. Gave us some tips for our dog who suffers from anxiety on car rides. They even gave us a bag of treats for free for our pup. Thanks again! read more

Great cut. Our girl looked great coming out Really appreciate how they handled her. She can be a little spooked by groomers because of previous surgery read more

I LOVED my dogs haircut here. I have a miniature schnauzer and the skirt and ear trim was clean cut and very well shaped. I'm Pretty picky about my dogs haircut and this is the only spot I've found in Austin that does it right. I highly recommend Dee. The spa itself is super clean and fancy, and the products in their store are very high quality. Highly recommend read more

We had a wonderful first experience with Barkin' Creek! This was only my puppy's second time at a groomer, the first being at another grooming spa and was a simple wash and sanitary trim. Had a fine experience at our previous spa but I was seeking more of a warm, nurturing feel. We booked an appointment at Barkin' Creek with Lee Anne for his first haircut ever. A serious 4 inch hair cut (sheepadoodle)! Prior to meeting Lee Anne, I was incredibly nervous as this was about to be a major transformation and I am quite particular about details. Once meeting Lee Anne, I felt very confident with my puppy being in her care. She was both incredibly kind and professional. I felt SO heard when communicating my desires for his haircut and she asked many questions that I had not yet thought of. I appreciated her clarity and attention to details. Bottom line, my puppy loves her now and his haircut is entirely what I communicated and asked for! Highly, highly recommend Lee Anne! read more

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I can not say enough about the quality and customer service. Thank you Barkin Creek. We will see you again! Special thank you from Sadie & Gracie read more

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I could not find a better place for grooming, doggie day care and the outstanding care barkin creek provides to my 2 labs brody and blake - the food is amazing too! brody and blake will not eat anything else anymore!!!!! read more

Hello, this place deserves 5 stars and then some. Everyone here is super friendly and genuinely love dogs! They are so sweet to my dog, Leon, and I know when he comes in for daycare or a nail trim, that he's in great hands! He literally pulls me inside and wants to immediately run up the stairs to daycare. He loves everyone but Josh and Andrea who I've gotten to know, absolutely love my pup and give me updates about him! The live web cam is great too if I ever want to check on him throughout the day and see him :) Totally recommend Barkin' Creek! read more

This is such a cool place!! It's a one-stop-shop for all your dog's needs! They make their own amazing dog food and treats in their kitchen which is right out front for you to see! Upstairs, they have a doggie daycare and salon, as well! What really sets this place over the top for me, though, is the staff! From the second I walked in, I felt welcome and they just loved my puppy, Coco. Every single person on staff that I met was so friendly and passionate about the products and services that they offer! We will definitely be back!!! read more

I can't say enough positive things about Barkin Creek and its staff. I work long hours, and my pup Rupert spends at least four days a week in daycare. He absolutely loves going there, and sometimes I wonder whether he'd rather just stay there than come home with me! They are very accommodating, and I've been able to bring him in with little-to-no notice if needed. The building is very clean, and I love being able to check on Rupert throughout the day via the live cam. The staff is very knowledgeable and kind, and I am extremely grateful for the great care they take of my pup! My pup also eats the food prepared at Barkin Creek. He was once a picky eater, and we haven't had any trouble with that since he started eating the chicken and rice meal. Thank you Barkin Creek for all you do! read more

We've found this little gem in the past few months & I'm so happy we did! We have 3 dogs & weekly I was making a stew of hormone/antibiotic free chicken & organic carrots & brown rice. This basically cost me half a day. They have many different flavors + added supplements. All ingredients & labels posted on clearly on each bag. I but 2 a week! It's perfect. I've also gotten several sweaters, flannels for these cool winter months. Everyone there is so pleasant & helpful! Haven't used their grooming or boarding as we've used ours for many years & wont change but I do see lots of happy dogs going in/out. read more

I am new to Austin and my female French Bulldog Pearl has not been away from her pack in many months. Pearl not only loves the dogs and staff there but she has made new friends. They give you access to the daycare camera so you can checkin. The dogs are always supervised and I could not be happier with the team and facility. read more

I brought my little RastaBear in to get groomed. Dee did a wonderful job! She listened to my concerns and walked me through exactly what she would be doing. All of the rest of the staff was extremely nice too! The place was clean, very open, warm and welcoming. The prices for services are on the higher side but you are absolutely paying for what you get. All in all, great place! read more

It was my dog's birthday, so I wanted him to have a special meal. I came to the store, and the worker was really nice and gave me suggestions based on my dog's size and what was popular. I ended up getting the beef and potatoes prepared meal and the pumpkin and molasses cookies. Rowdy is obsessed with the food, and we'll go to the refrigerator door indicating he wants more. The prices were really good for the amount of food you get. I'll definitely go back! read more

Barkin' Creek is wonderful!! From the dog food to the grooming to the super friendly staff. They took great care of my puppy when she had a 'sPAW' day and she loves the treats I bought there. All very reasonably priced. And a great, clean facility!! read more

Great customer service. Genuine dog lovers. Comparable prices. They were also very helpful working together to get my large leash reactive dog in and out with minimal stress. Will definitely be taking him back to get groomed again. read more

The most amazing staff! Everyone is so caring and it's clear the moment you walk through their door they love your dog the way you to. The store is gorgeous and always so clean. Finally food and treats that I can feel good about feeding to my fur babies (they totally love it too)! I cannot recommend them more!! You will NOT be disappointed!! read more

The grooming service and quality of hair cut for my dogs are good, depending on which stylist you get. My complaint is that each of the last two hair cuts and/ or bath for my dogs have been charged at different prices?!?!? They also sneak in additional chargers and will not tell you until you ask about the price difference. At least let us know prices have gone up or whatever so we won't be surprised. There's too many groomers around town that also do great work to deal with this place and their inconsistent and sneaky pricing. read more

Honestly, I can't give Dee enough stars. She groomed our two standard poodles. We had a lot of specific requests and details, and she was very patient and made sure she understood the look we wanted. Our poodles have never looked better. We are beyond impressed! She's got 20 yrs in the business and it shows. Thank you, Dee! Copper and Penny really appreciate the time you spent with them! read more

Big thanks to Jessica for her kind and compassionate care of her customers. She's a great problem solver, professional and courteous. She's made me a customer for life. read more

Beware - you call ahead and they tell you they will give your dog a nail trim and are open until 7, you drive and show up, then they tell you they cannot take you. Very disappointing. Will bring my business elsewhere. read more

Barkin' Creek is immaculate and done in such good taste. The staff couldn't be nicer. Their grooming services and day care have been a God send. Their made in house, all natural dog food is fantastic We highly recommend Barkin' Creek for all your doggy needs. read more