I am the big man with the little dog everyone chuckles at as I walk her down the street in her sweaters and coats and pretty collars. I always thought I would be strictly a big dog guy, but the little ones have a way of truly taking over your heart. This store is for me and my dog, and believe you me, she is a spoiled, spoiled baby girl. Luckily I only ended up buying a cozy, plaid flannel fleece coat this time, but was very impressed with the diversity of sizes, not just S,M,L. Found one that fit her and was also the perfect length to keep her tiny hiney warm as well. There were also all kinds of other dog clothing items, collars, leashes, organic and natural dog treats. For a small store there was quite the selection. read more

Since my review two years ago staffing had changed! I love this store more then I did before. Staff are friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. The owner is warm, kind and very knowledgeable. They make and effort to remember all dogs names who come in. They make their customers and return customers feel very welcome. They have beautiful products and fair prices. They also have things for the big dogs! Which is nice because I was two little and one big. All in all I keep coming back! I actually don't shop anywhere else! I'd feel like I was cheating on Barking Babies. read more

I love my dog and spoil her rotten. This is the best place to do so. A true posh puppy hangout, great for butt sniffing, bow browsing and playing dress up. The staff is super friendly and helpful and treat my fur baby like a princess! If people have an issue with the prices, they simply should go elsewhere for pet clothing instead of complain about it. read more

I was here 6 months ago and I wanted to buy the entire store!! As a disclaimer, I love to dress my dogs, go out of my way to find boutiques and unique clothing for my dogs all over the country. I still get compliments and stopped all the time when people see the outfits I got at Barking Babies! When I go to other dog stores, they always wanna know where I got it so they can carry the same items!! I did not have my doggies with me when I shopped here and the salesperson even offered to exchange the size by mail if necessary. read more

I love this gem! The staff are friendly and very helpful and professional. The store is cute and clean and has so many amazing products. It is on the higher end for prices, but they offer such unique and posh items for your dog that it makes you want to splurge. Love supporting this business! read more

I have two miniature dachshund chihuahua crosses and Barking Babies has been one of their favorite places to go since they were puppies. The staff know them by name and really care about them. The have a wide array of products and were the original boutique dog store in downtown Vancouver. read more

We found Barking Babies when we were looking for puppy classes for the new addition to our family. Luckily Barking Babies is just around the corner from our apartment and we signed our puppy up for classes with Saffrina. We all look forward to going to class and it also serves as a little window shopping opportunity for me too. They always have such cute merch and I always want to buy everything in the store. Will definitely be making daily stops to see what awesome sweaters I can put my little one in. :-P read more

I've been taking my little Shih Tzu to Barking Babies for daycare and grooming for the past 5 years. BB is the only place I trust to take care of my dog. The owner Nancy and the girls working there are very caring and attentive. I have tried a handful of groomers in downtown including one mobile grooming service and Barking Babies definitely gives my dog the best cut overall. I doubt my dog will ever truly enjoy getting a bath, she's become quite anxious when I've dropped her off at other places but she seems to trust the girls at BB. My dog's approval is all the convincing I need. read more

Love the shop but I would never use the groomer again. I overheard Kristy the groomer in the back, insulting this poor dog and yelling at it. It was shocking. I am very untrusting of anyone you can sound soo sweet than go back and be soo nasty. My girl shakes everytime we stand near the grooming gate and now I understand why. I feel so bad for her and what she may have gone through. Never Again. read more

Went in to Barking Babies to get my dog a harness. They were initially friendly and helpful and assisted me in finding what I needed for my 10 pound dog. After using the harness twice over a 3 day period I realized there was a substantial tear where one of the straps met the for the chest; There is no way my dog could have torn or ripped it. I took it into the store with the receipt and explained to them what I thought had happened. The woman behind the counter stuttered her way through an explanation, basically accusing me of lying and refused to accept a return or exchange. Instead of creating a loyal customer who frequently dog sits and is getting a dog soon, they embarrassed me in front of other customers and didn't work with me to resolve my issue. I will not be returning. read more

Such a cute store! I could have picked out one of everything. The ladies who were working were very nice. I really like that they have a gate up so you don't have to worry about your dogs running out of the shop. If you have pups, they have clothes for you! read more

this doggy store is where we shop for Shilo. And I have to say it is pretty amazing.

I love Barking Babies too. Even they have expensive clothes but they are so unique and nice. You can't find it anywhere else in Vancouver. I love dressing my poodle up with cute clothes. I buy most of my dog's clothes there and I buy my dog's food at Bark and Fitz in Coal Harbour cuz they do free food delivery. I heard Barking Babies do grooming there too but I have never tried it. I might try it once if the groomer at Bark and Fitz doesn't work there anymore. Barking Babies is definitely a nice store. read more

My girlfriend loves this place for our Yaletown Frenchie. She lets him loose in here and he loves it. He also gets a toy and treats because he's a spoiled brat:) read more

When in Rome...or should I say when in Yaletown? Yes, this is what it sounds like, a style/lifestyle store for your own little handbag dog. This shop carries a full range of styles of canine couture, as well as decor items such as cushions and bath products. Oh my! So, while you may not have hopped on the pet as accessory bandwagon, who's to say that your pet can't have his/her own accessories? And, this store definitely carries anything your furry friend could dream of, and it's high end, too! read more

Barking Babies - Pet Stores Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I was visiting Vancouver last week, when I walked by this store. I work with dogs and other animals, so naturally I decided to enter. Mind blown. Even in my Dog-crazy city I have yet to find a pet boutique with such a vast/crazy/funny assortment of clothes as Barking babies has. My dog Scout doesn't wear clothes because she does so much running, hiking and rolling in things. But the Pearl white peacoat dress I noticed on a rack was screaming Princess Tikis (my bosses dog) name. I knew I had to buy it- as long as I could be sure it would fit her. Tikis a 9/10lb Chihuahua mix with a deep chest. The staff were knowledgable about breed size, proportions and measurements. I was already getting a great exchange rate coming from the US, so I took a chance and bought it. And sure enough when I returned home and brought it to work, it fit Princess Tiki and she looked like Royalty in it. I'll be sure to stop on by and buy something when I'm in Vancouver again next summer. read more

When I was referred to this place is was under the assumption they groom ONE dog at TIME!!! As stated on their website, they have no kennels and dogs are NOT caged, that is why They deal with ONE dog at TIME. When I booked the appointment, I stated my dog was 16.5 recovered from breast cancer and was very uncomfortable around alot of dogs and noises. So, due to this reason I would be staying there for the grooming. I was clear when I repeatedly asked about ONE dog at a time , I was assured this was the case. When I got there, met the groomer she had no idea that I would be staying and there FOUR other dogs there!! One was in the tub!! I told the groomer, that this was not acceptable and I would be leaving. She encouraged me to stay and wanted me to give her a chance to accommodate. I agreed and told her that I would be staying and watching the entire process, she was presented to be content with the idea if letting them accommodate. I understand most people don't stay with their dogs, look in the back closet where the grooming was taking place or even verify what's going. Here's great concerns with what I saw: 1) A DIRECT FALSE TRUTH about ONE AT TIME! 2) ITS EXTREMELY SMALL and THERE WERE 4 Dogs running around and BARKING in a small space! 3) ONE 3 YEAR OLD , NOT NEUTERED Pomeranian was urinating all OVER the PLACE while TRYING to RAPE a 5 month old un Spayed BlACK TOY poodle and nobody even tried to control the situation !!!! I had hold this little puppy so she wouldn't constantly get mounted!! I said " she be getting her first heat", she could get pregnant, What would her owners think about that?" 4) THE PLACE was FILTHY!! The tools, the equipment, floor not swept of fur!!! 5) THE groomers dog was there, a small YORKIE, who had vomited earlier and still had vomit on her not cleaned!!! I was told she had a condition, supposed to receive stem cells, bit none were available!! 6) The DOG WASHER WAS ON HER CELL PHONE while trying to brush a dog with one had holding her unsupported while the un neutered Pomeranian was barking jumping trying to mount the poodle puppy!! 7) THE OWNER of the shop SHOWED UP and said she came in from home and would talk to me after- in which she acknowledged the miscommunication and was not really wanting me to continue in a store full of customers not really even making an effort to ease this big mistake!! JUST happy to charge me for the grooming which had to be re done!! I told her that this was lie and far from the truth of the misleading website about ONE at TIME!! Please do not take your dog there for grooming!!!! Bottom is NOT safe! NOT clean! NOT professional! I WILL be reporting this to HUMANE SOCIETY and regulatory Board that can go through the grooming closet for inspection and Health standards. read more

I think the people that come to shop here and own the dogs are as hip, cool and trendy as the dogs that own the dogs they're dressing. And the dogs are hip. Cozy bathrobes, lavender bath salts, fleecy bathrobes and cuddly nest beds are my favourite items to peruse for my future puppies. My friend's Pomeranian loves to walk by the store and peek inside to see what she will get next. Seriously. She knows and love the store. Posh doggy store at its best. read more

We enjoyed our trip downtown to Barking Babies. Nancy and Caolaidhe were so helpful offering suggestions for baby Bella and even going so far as to put her hair up for us. We came away with the most beautiful outfits that we never would have found elsewhere. We definitely recommend the store and look forward to our next visit. Jason, Kathryn and Bella Bambina read more

I completely agree that the service is very inconsistent - it really depends on how they feel. It's like the luck of the straw. The only downside is there really isn't any other store in the city that offers cute items, however if you're looking for treats for your dogs i highly do not recommend this place. There are some chicken treats out there are sourced from China and they have all been recalled, however they seem really oblivious to this at the barking babies... read more

We love Barking Babies! Our little Tess loves coming to your store even just to visit your little dogs and get into their comfy beds.... The selection of clothes and toys for little dogs is the best in town. The Vanlentine party on Sunday was faboulous, lots of fun and great treats and nibbles for owners and thier pooches. read more

I took my little Maltese poodle in for her first grooming (she is only 5 months old). Although she had a few mats in her hair the session only took an hour. Upon picking her up she did look good. However, Jellie was subsequently scared of getting brushed and being groomed. Even more concerning, it wasn't until Jellie visited another groomer that it was discovered they did not clip the Dewclaw. Upon realization the claw was so badly curved it was in danger of puncturing her little paw. Needless to say I will not be putting my puppy through this kind of treatment here again. read more

Fantastic place... cutest outfits, very unique. Service was very helpful and knowledgeable. We really enjoyed our visit and we recommend that if you love spoiling your pet, check this place out! read more

A cute pet store that's really catered for small dogs. The only things that were suitable for my big mutts were some chew toys from West Paw. Things are a bit overpriced, but that's to be expected since the store is in Yaletown. If you've got a small dog (like under 20 pounds) and you enjoy dressing him or her in clothes, you'll like this place! read more

this shop is a rip off. i have a shoRt coat small 5 lb dog. Was told 2 hours $50 for a cut. After 1 hour I was told another $50 (wtf) and would be ready in 1 1/2 hours. 30 mins later they called to say he was ready. My dog has NEVER THIS TYPE OF UP UP CHARGE. THIS SHOP IS A RIP OFF read more

Me & my dog Joker absolutely love Barking Babies! They only carry highest quality stuff & their price are very reasonable too! Customer service is top notch! They are truly dog lovers. Very helpful in recommending styles & sizes of the outfits and extremely patience. They treat Joker like a princess and VIP all the time although we do not buy a lot there! Loves all the doggie pawties that they organize few times a year. Joker, my yorkie never plays with any dogs at the park but for some reasons, she seems enjoying very much in those pawties, so I always try my best to make time to bring her there. They have been in business for 10 years and there must be reasons for that! Proud of you, Nancy ( the owner )! read more

they have been very nice to me and my small dog. they fit him in when he needs to get a trim and they clipped his nails for free. they also had a tux for him when he needed to go to a wedding. thanks for taking care of my tiny monster. read more

Barking Babies has the best selection of clothes that you will find any where my little girl Sabrina loves to shop here. The Staff is great and super friendly. read more

i love this store !!! i bought my 14 pound pooch a 100 dollar hoodie and even though that is crazy, i love it ... the hoodie has been washed again and again and my dog wears it to play and rolls around on the ground and this hoodie has stood the test of time ... not to mention the excellent fit and the smiles from strangers on the street ... the staff has always been very helpful and friendly ... i love going to this store :o) read more

I got my puppy's, Bella, haircut here today followed by a full day of daycare. I am more than impressed with their staff and haircut. Bella came home so tired from the playtime and looking cute as a button. The groomer phoned me shortly after my boyfriend dropped her off in the morning to double check how I wanted her cut. I will definitely bring my barking baby back again! A big thanks to the store, they are great. My only suggestion is putting a pink bow instead of blue in her new do :) I highly recommend Barking Babies for any dog parents out there. You rock!! read more

I will never shop in this store again. I have already spent hundreds of dollars in this store outfitting my adorable white chihuahua. I was dressed a bit down tonight on my way in but was ready to spend some cash on a Halloween costume for my little guy. There was one sales girl and one customer in the store. I looked around for awhile and was never acknowledged. I was not looking to be helped right away but a hello would have been nice. I even made eye contact with the sales girl twice... I will spend my money at another shop where I know I will be treated well. read more

Just had to write a review about the great service, clothes and staff at Barking Babies. I drop into the store quite often...not just to purchase the great clothes and treats they have there but have also attended a couple of the the pawrties they've had. Sometimes I simply drop in to just ask questions. I am particularly impressed with one staff member in particular - sadly I don't know her name but she has black hair and a great smile...she is always pleasant, pays attention to both dogs and their parents and extremely knowledgeable about the products they sell. I would recommend this store to any of my friends and have encouraged them to drop in when they have the chance. read more

I Love this Doggie Boutique! It's a one stop shopping for my little ones. My Yorkie Paris has been getting groomed here for the last 8 yrs, and now my little Biewer RubyBlue is too. Kristy the groomer is the best in the city at what she does. You can't find a better or more talented groomer in BC. Although her specialty is the Yorkie cuts/grooming, she does all small/medium dogs of all breeds. And at very reasonable, comparable price mark. All three of my dogs love Kristy, even my cranky Chihuahua. I honestly can not say enough about the great service I get, from the grooming to the shopping. You want anything for your dog, Nancy the owner or Danica who works there can and will do everything to accommodate you. That is if it isn't already available in the store. They sell nothing but the best of everything, but in a price range that suits everyone's pocket. The first time I shopped at Barking Babies it was for my Chihuahua over 10 yrs ago, when I first moved downtown. read more

Do not shop here the mgr was soooo rude and gave me quite a not so nice visit and this was during the olympics. I have to say in this day and age when people are not buying you have to have top notch customer service which this store lacks in. I seemed to have annoyed them in coming into the store. Will never shop there again way over priced and I can afford to shop there be treated that way. Oh any by means dont touch anything in the store god forbid. I put my very expensive handbag down on a display and she made me put it on the floor come on. I walked out and never to return. read more

Today, Barking Babies was a godsend. I got my dog back from boarding from another establishment and I was in tears. She was so matted... when the girls saw her they used the the word felted. I spent 2 hours last night trying to get the knots out. And my dog is an angel but she hit a wall and she was done. I felt defeated and I felt sad for her thinking about the pain she was in. So this morning I called the store and told them about the situation and even though, their main groomer was at a dog competition, they insisted I come in anyways and that they would do their best without giving her a cut. When I saw her, I was truly amazed at what they were able to do. They got all the mats out. I am so over the moon happy. I have never been disappointed with their work or their staff but, today they accomplished the impossible. Thank you thank you thank you ladies you are the best in the biz!!! Ps they said they board dogs also, so don't repeat my mistake and go straight to them for boarding. read more

Very snobby staff, they seem to think that by virtue of being located in Yaletown (big deal), they have some sort of automatic license to treat the customer as if THEY are lucky and privelaged to be in their store, when the opposite is actually the case. They gouge on prices like nothing I've ever seen, anywhere! Using the standard comment, "Well, it's from Japan"...doesn't wash with me. I HATE when a business "USES" nothing more than their location, to justify ripping people off. How about a simple rhinestone dog collar for $100.00+, when I've seen the same ones for $30.00. You'd think they woud offer some good old customer service at least, Nope! Rude. read more