Since moving here to Van, I've been a big fan of Bosley's (the Yaletown/Marinaside location is near my home). Recently I was in the Yaletown store and Shane, the manager, was assisting me in getting various pet supplies. When I asked about hypoallergenic shampoos, I noted I had to bathe my mangey Westie and I dreaded it. He referred me to this Bosley's site on 6th where they have a dog-washing station in-house. I am SO SO grateful he told me about this!
Went earlier today with my dirty dog. The store opened at 9am on the dot. Ken or Kevin (I forget his name) is the store manager and he was terrific, explaining how the wash station worked and getting me an oatmeal-based shampoo for sensitive dogs when that shampoo type wasn't available in the area.
Speaking of the area, it is like a doggie spa! So cute! I loved how there's a gated door to close so the dog can be free in the room and not escape to the store interior. There are steps up into the deep, sunken tubs (there are two tubs there), and leashes to tether your dog to. I love how you don't have to break your back to wash your dog; the basin height is waist-level. They provide the shampoos, towels, brushes and air dryer, along with waterproof aprons to keep you dry. All this for $10, which is a great deal (it saved me from getting the shampoos and other doggie bathing products and dog towels and more, it saved my back, and it saved my condo from the mess that would surely ensue had I washed my mutt in my bathroom. There's also the cutest wall mural over the wash sinks depicting a bunch of dogs on a grassy knoll overlooking the city of Vancouver. It is the cutest mural ever! I also liked how, when you get 10 dog washes here, the 11th one is free.
Ken/Kevin was great in helping me find the dog food I needed and even offered to take the bag out to my car for me. He was super helpful, even calling the Yaletown branch to inquire about a dog harness for me.
Great store - even has its own small parking lot right in front . Can't beat that! read more