I recently moved here from the SGV. My dog Punkin can be anxious and her previous groomer did one dog at a time. No kennels. Yesterday I spoke to Sam who gave me a tour and answered all my questions. Decided to make an appointment for today. It went wonderfully!! The groomer Joey was great. He was patient with Punkin and was able to give her the complete grooming along with nail clip! Yes! I recommend The Barking Lot! read more

Our little one needed grooming as the heat is starting to creep up in the desert. Time for a fresh short cut to cool him down. As it our first time finding a new groomer here, we found this place. Spoke with someone regarding booking and it was quite easy. They were able to get in us first thing in the morning at 9. When we got there, a little earlier there was also someone waiting with their little ones. Once we checked in, the gentlemen behind the register was the sweetest. The warm greeting and the usual detail exchanged made the process very easy. Jose was the groomer, believe that was his name. The sweetest and welcoming. The usual chit chat on what we wanted and that was that. The place looked well kept and clean. I believe you're also able to bring your pup in for a bathing as well. The quick introduction, instructions and explanation and we were on our way. It's located in a strip mall off the main strip so you could also get all your errands done. Of course some things were done while we waited. It was about an hour and half till it was time for pick up. They do text/call to let you know. The place was great and the staffs were all very friendly and professional. We did feel welcome which is alway a plus everywhere. Pricewise was good. I believe it's based on size and what services maybe needed. Obviously if certain things is needed, then additional fee is added on. Jose was a doll and very sweet. Took very good care of our little one. Seemed like we may have found something new here. read more

enjoy taking my pup here because he deals with social anxiety and is reactive when he chooses to be so it's much easier knowing that i'm in control when bathing him. they make it really easy and simple for you, place you in your own little area with your pup and there's different shampoos/ conditioners which i appreciate. they have everything you need including the dog perfume! this is my go to salon for my pup read more

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I've been taking my two boys to the barking lot for 2 years now. We love our groomer, Sabrina. We have a large border collie mix who gets a tidy every couple of months. Our little one is a Maltese mix who tends to change up his hair length depending on the season. They always get their cute little bandana at the end of their visit. I recommend this place to my family and friends. read more

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I took my baby for a special haircut for her 6th birthday. Joey butchered her, flat top and uneven ears, tangled tail, deep cuts all over not even. I have been coming here for years off and on this was the worst experience ever. They said my dog had fleas and had to give her a flea bath! My baby doesn't even like to go outside, she has never had a flea in her life. The girl at the desk said she left me a message saying it would be more money, never got a message. I called as soon as I got home to please have the manager call me and am still waiting for a call this was Saturday. Joey should not be a groomer, do not let him touch your dog. With the tip it was almost $100 and I could have done a better job myself. She looks horrible! Never going back! read more

Arrived at 430pm to bathe my dog, nowhere online does it say they stop allowing self-serve baths at 4pm. Drove all the way from Indio to try this place. Next time be more transparent with your information instead of turning people away because you fail to post accurate times online! read more

I regularly wash my dog at a self serve wash, and thought I'd clean Charlie up in California. Amenities were Fantastic! Water was a comfortable preset temperature, shampoo was automatic, easy rinse, easy dry. Wish I lived in Palm Springs just for the Barking Lot! read more

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The Barking Lot was a great place to have my doggie groomed. They were kind, helpful and efficient.

The place is well put together! I love that they have multiple types of shampoo on the self wash because both of dogs are different! I love how absolutely amazing they do when they trim my dog's nails. One of my dogs is very nervous and they made everything as easy as possible! Definitely will be coming back! read more

Boomer is great! Ask for him. Both dogs I took there were professionally trimmed. Would always go back and ask for Boomer.

I brought in my 14-month-old Lab, who's super friendly but gets really nervous when it comes to nail trims. I worked with Boomer, who was incredibly patient and professional. He helped me hold and calm my very excited pup, and made the whole experience much less stressful. While we couldn't get all of the nails trimmed (totally the dog's fault!), I really appreciated Boomer's care and approach, and I definitely plan on going back every few months when I'm in Palm Springs. I also had a chance to communicate with Sam, who was just as professional and a pleasure to work with. Overall, I highly recommend The Barking Lot--great people who clearly care about the dogs they work with! read more

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Boy I could of sworn I wrote a review on this outstanding grooming establishment. $15 for a nail trim?? That's right, and it's done right. They also have spot for you to self bath and groom your dog which comes in real convenient for folks that don't have a tub, or don't want to pull all the supplies out,have the dog run around in circles, etc... Highly recommend read more

The owners love and care about dogs the way I love and care about dogs, and it shows in the way this business is run. Brought my little nervous rescue in for a bath and dry and she was calm and happy the entire time. When I was done she was jumping and turning circles for treats. Each station is private and really lets you and your dog have your own time together which I love. Such a fantastic idea for a business for people who like to groom their dogs! I will absolutely be back. read more

Really great staff, easy-to-use equipment for self-service. Bonus they provide an apron to keep yourself dry. My very nervous dog did great in their facilities. Definitely would recommend. read more

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Stopped after walking and playing with my black lab and stopped at Trader Joe's and stumbled on to Self service dog wash . I decided to go in and was very happy I did . Sam was very helpful and pleasant and explained the process . Shortly after Loki was all clean and even got a treat . Would highly recommend if your dog needs a bath . Just wish they were in O C read more

We love this place for our Standard Poodle, Riley. Boomer is great and he always makes him look great. The staff is friendly and helpful. They seem to know a great deal about grooming. We are fans! read more

These people are great. Super friendly. My dog always looks cute afterwards. I've used the self wash and also had the full service. Always a good experience. read more

Tom......you have it all wrong. I Did take dog to vet he had a tumor removed in surgery. Then he was in recovery for all summer . He needed grooming but vet doctor saod wait. Then he got sick from all the medications. W Only Two days prior to grooming he did have loose stools but I hosed off. Very little stuck to him. But your groomer butchered him All over his bottom and body where then wasn't anything . she was negligent and reckless with my dog. There is No excuse fr this kind of grooming.After all that happened my vet suggested Vasolene because she skinned him so much.first I put bacitrician medication on him then Vasolene to heal the wounds damaged by your groomer. I will not ever recommend your place to anyone. Brenda was the best groomer you had and the same groomer was negligent. By leaving soap on floor and caused her to slip and get severely injured. Too bad she was the best groomer we went to her everywhere she worked for 10 years and she Never hurt or butchered my precious baby boy who is now suffering with cancer.The second picture is when the best groomer Brenda did the grooming. She never butchered him.We wish Brenda the best and a quick healing during her recovering journey. Shout out Five Stars for Brenda!!! read more

Good people, products, services, supplies. They make washing my dog easier than trying to do it in the shower at home. read more

I was so impressed with the Barking Lot, Specifically with an associate named Sam! I had never washed a dog before and Sam went above and beyond helping me and more importantly he was so gentle, kind and patient with the pup I was caring for. Thank you so much! read more

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Great place I would recommend to everyone. They really do love dogs, it was my 1st time there...I will definitely be going back. They supply the soap conditioner, towels, brushes & dryer.... A definite win win. Woof Woof read more

Excellent set up for wash your own dog. Well priced, clean, with everything needed to get our pup clean and pretty. Very personable staff and they were able to squeeze in an unscheduled nail trim too. Highly recommend! read more

Our 1st time here & Nicole at the front was so helpful. I will forever be coming here to wash my dogs . They supplied all towels, shampoos, conditioner, comb, dryer & dog cologne. So easy than washing at home. Oh and the water pressure was fantastic. Only downfall is it's cash/check only. But that's probably how they keep the cost down. Thank you for such a great experience!!! read more

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Awesome, friendly service here! We were traveling with our two fur babies from out of state and the nice folks who work here were able to squeeze us in last minute for a self wash session and nail trim for both dogs. The wash stations are nice, clean and easy to use. The groomer did an excellent job with our poochies who are usually pretty nervous to to get on the table. Highly reccomend! read more

Shout out to Brenda .. my elderly dog had an ingrown paw and he is very skittish in his old age and I was scared to death to go near it . Brenda fixed the problem that was stressing out my poor dog and me all week in a quick second .. very professional and wonderful job . My buddy is walking around the house with a literal smile on his face .. thank you barking lot ! Brenda ! And Thomas the owner . Excellent professional business and service .. from mister the 15 year old chubby min pin read more

Bath time!! The Barking Lot - easy in, easy out within 30 min and without the mess to clean. We've been coming here for just about a year now. The facilities and customer service are still great. However, from my last two experiences, the machines aren't dispensing the soap well anymore. Thankfully, Rachel has been quick to respond when I've asked for soap in bottle. Even with the machines not dispensing soap well (the reason for 4 stars from 5), The Barking Lot still provides great customer service, the facility for self-wash and everything you need to do it including towels, brushes and dryer at the end. read more

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I'm a dog sitter/nanny in LA and came to the desert for the holiday weekend with a client (four legged client). The owners asked me to get their dog groomed which they would pay me for. I was referred to The Barking Lot by the hotel staff where I was staying and Yelp seems to favor them as well. This place was exceptional. Loved the groomer and the work done. My friend who had her dog used the self-service wash. There was an easy choice of great shampoos, large towels for her tiny chihuahua (!!!) and the staff was helpful with questions. My dog enjoyed the blueberry facial and the scented organic oil body spray. I don't think I treat myself that well! The owner was really happy with the job when I brought him home and even tipped me! Okay it was for gas money to drive there! So appreciative to have found them and even told several of my friends who have second homes out there to go to the Barking Lot. Thanks much! read more

Monse took special care of my fur baby. This was amazing after the last groomer caused so much trauma. Thank you for caring so much Monse!!! read more

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Dog my dog for shampoo and deshedding and to cut nails, the tech forgot to cut the back claws. They called me after I picked my dog up and says if I can bring him back 2 days later to cut them and I did , the same tech came out & cut them both quickly , as soon as I got him home my dog was bleeding profusely so I called and got there voicemail , they did call me back (same tech) apologized and told me how to stop the bleeding which I already googled how. I won't be going back read more

I called this business because I had two little dogs who were desperate to be groomed. It had been several years since they were groomed, and the last experience, in Palm Desert was nothing short of traumatic. A gentleman answered the phone and as I explained my situation, he reassured me time and again that I was calling the right business at the right time. He assured me that they never do anything that would be unpleasant to an animal. I booked an appointment, and was given Brittney. I was very nervous as I left my dogs in her care, because I knew they would need very short cuts, something that caused great trauma in the past, with other groomers In under three hours, my two dogs were ready. I knew the minute I walked in and saw their faces that they were not traumatized. Short, cute cuts with no trauma nor injury! At last, we found our groomer! When Beau and Alex got home, they ran laps around their pool, playing like puppies, and the decided to put on their favorite sweaters. I have never had a better grooming experience than I had today at The Barking Lot. read more

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Thank you Alex and Sam for doing such a great job on Stella today. We relocated from San Diego and have been having trouble finding a groomer for our senior dog stella a Portuguese water dog. We will certainly be back and recommend you. Before and after photos below. read more

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This grooming service is by far the best in the Coachella Valley. I've been to multiple local groomers, and nothing compares to the great experience I've had with The Barking Lot. Not only are they fast and efficient, but they also listen to what you want. They went above and beyond my expectations. I highly recommend this place to any dog owner. read more

I love their DIY dog wash stations. You're supplied with everything you need to give your pup an in between dog grooming baths. They are so friendly, accommodating and welcoming. I highly recommend them. read more

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A hidden Gem in Cathedral City! We recently moved to the area and were looking desperately for a self wash dog station - the only other one we know of is 20 miles east and making the drive several times a month just doesn't make sense. Found this place via high reviews on Yelp and Google and thought we'd check it out. Easily one of the best and most user friendly places we've brought the dogs. Two big babies, an 8 years old rottie mix (100+ lbs) and a 2 year old pit mix (60 lbs) and they did GREAT! The raised washing stations and industrial sized blow dryers made the entire experience painless and easy. Staff is so friendly and welcoming, you can tell everything there is super passionate about what they do - especially the owner who we were lucky enough to meet! Can't wait to come back. If the entire experience wasn't enough to secure our return the loyalty program definitely did! read more

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We were in town for an extended period and needed grooming for our pup. Sabrina at The Barking Lot was great. They are very responsive, accommodating (I got the time wrong during one of our appts and they were very forgiving of my snafu!) and did a great job. Our boy was so fresh and so clean, clean- and fast! At home we have to leave him for hours. At the Barking Lot, they schedule such that your pup isn't spending a ton of time waiting around. Highly recommend. And book ahead! read more

Got a reservation to self wash. Very nice and helpful. Had all supplies needed to give my pup a good bath! Reasonably priced!

This place is clean and filled with happy puppies being treated well. I went in to use the self wash and Sam was kind and helpful! He was very clear about how to use the rinse, wash, condition, and dry, as well as all of the brushes and other cleaners. Super sweet, very nice, full of good tips. Facility was very clean and a great bargain at only $22 cash!! read more

Walked into The Barking Lot with my mini Bernedoodle. Was Cheerily greeted by Katie who explained EVERYTHING! She got me started. They have ALL the supplies and more! I will highly recommend Katie and The Barking Lot! Finn and I will be back! read more

I am very pleased with Boomer the Groomer...my old wiener dog is very hi-strung and he handles her with the utmost skill and care. Very clean and accommodating shop...very good service. Thank you! read more

We visited the Barking Lot for the first time this week and so glad we did! Wonderfully clean and does not smell like wet dogs as so many shops do. Groomers were busy doing what looked to be nice work on several dogs. We used the self wash and were thrilled with the array of shampoo's and other cleaning products you have to chose from. Plenty of towels and grooming tools and efficient dryer. Finn our Cairn is still sparking! Thank you Tom for your friendliness and offering such a quality service. read more

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