During my visit to Barkin' Creek Dog Kitchen & Bath at the Domain Shopping Center, I noticed that dogs could potentially enjoy upscale, organic meals, chef-made treats, and spa-level grooming. While I do not currently have a dog, many friends and family members are devoted pet parents, treating their dogs like children. Growing up, our dogs lived outside in their dog house and ate table scraps. The luxe life was not a part of our dogs daily routine! Now, gourmet meals, designer accessories, vitamins, and fashionable clothing for dogs are common. If you want to pamper your pup with the best, Barkin' Creek should be at the top of your list for consideration. It might make you ponder, should my dog be living a better life than me? This is a no judgements zone, so you only have to share this information with yourself. If I see your dog wearing diamond tennis bracelets, then I know who won out. Smile. read more

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They are so nice and incredibly fast and attentive and had SUCH a great experience here!!! I will definitely be coming back all the way from Nebraska again! The doggie report that they send at the end with a photo of your pup is AMAZING as well. Adalisa was so sweet and River loved her!! She did an amazing job on this husky girl. and the guy at the front counter (I forgot to get their name!) was very helpful and knowledgeable about products for my girl! read more

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Hannah did an amazing job deshedding and trimming the whispy hairs on my golden just in time for the hot weather! read more

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Bought a premade cake from their fridge and put it in my fridge within 15 minutes. Overnight the cake separated and looked terrible. read more

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We'd been going to Barkin Creek at the Domain for almost 2 years. Mixed results, but generally OK, until yesterday. For reasons still unknown, they shaved part of our female Lab/Husky mix's belly. The manager confirmed this should not have happened, and that the groomer would be retrained. No offer of a refund for this mess, and teh promised call from the "owners" never happened. Will never go back. read more

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A 37% increase in food prices is absolutely insane! I will be taking my business back to Farmer's dog. As a three year customer, I feel insulted. read more

Super clean and welcoming. BUT- I called to let them know I would be ten min late and I made it 9 minutes late. The groomer came down mad at me claiming I was over 15 minutes late and lecturing me. I don't appreciate that. I habe the phone calls to prove I was there by 12:39 (was on the phone with them as I walked in because I was lost) and I checked in at the front desk. Really hoping the bath and groom are excellent because I don't appreciate false facts and platitudes thrown my way. UPDATE: my dog's groom was perfect and the timing was quick. It is kind of pricey (but it is marketed as a spa, so to be expected). I would come back just with a different groomer who has better (human) customer service. read more

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My long haired Chihuahuas were much in need of some grooming, so I made an appointment at Barkin' Creek at the Domain. The technicians were skilled, friendly, and gentle with my little girls. After two hours my scruffy puppies emerged, clean cut and fresh smelling. Service at the front desk was professional, if a bit perfunctory. A little on the expensive side, but worth it for great service and care. I will definitely take my dogs back when they are in need of some pampering. read more

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I was visiting Austin and decided to give this place a call since I frequent the domain area. They were able to get me in the next day which I was so excited. My dog is used to being groomed so she had no problem with the groomer that they had given me I forgot her name. All the associates were nice and helpful. I even bought the pearl necklace they sold at the store. When I visit Austin again I will definitely bring Sophie back here we both love this place!! read more

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I came to Austin for the first time and came here to see what to buy for my dog, but I was not expecting an incredible grooming salon how they built it looks so glamorous and I thought maybe I can get my dog a trim for his grinch feet the grooming crew and receptionists were very friendly and so nice and boy they did an awesome job on his paws!! I will be going back for sure for a first time full groom. Highly recommend!!! read more

Came here to get some pup cakes as Sprinkles down the road had sold out. The store is stellar inside so I'm sure to come back to shop more instead of a quick errand here. There are human grade meal kits as well. The pup cakes come 6 to a pack and the ingredient list also includes an analysis of protein, fat, and fiber. So these definitely are higher in quality than the ones at Sprinkles. Plus my dog gladly ate her pup cake with satisfaction when I got home. read more

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Barkin creek is a great place. Highly recommend. They are kind caring and professional. My dog loves going there and they are super proactive and go the extra mile. read more

Today I had my mini Poodle and Shih Tzu groomed ! They came out fantastic. I was hesitant being that it was my first time getting them groomed here but they really know what they are doing . The Groomer that got assigned to my dogs was very pleasant and assured that my furries where in good hands . I am definitely happy with the service I received but will say it is a bit pricey . Not more expensive than any other fancy grooming places though . My Shih Tzu was $75 and my Poodle was $85-89 can't remember which but 4 dollars doesn't make a difference my point is that they cost a lot . You always here "you get what you pay for" which is true and I'll add anywhere is better than PetSmart or Petco but if I didn't have the Christmas Spirit in me I don't know if I'd be as excited to pay $175 minus tip . The place as a whole is clean conveniently located in the Domain so you can head over to Starbucks or Juice land up the street and chill or you can shop around and even buy some fancy hi end doggy gear and decor lol . They have a variety of very nice pet Beds water bowls and toys plus scratch made healthy food for your dogs . Altogether a cool place to have in this location . read more

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BEYOND SATISFIED! I have a 9 yr old sheltie, and she looks STUNNING! Melinda did a fabulous job! When she was a puppy we took her to petsmart for grooming and noticed how much she hated it, so i began to groom her at home. Id like to say I got pretty good at it, but it was time to trust a professional, as we had moved and it wasn't possible to groom her at home anymore. Melinda was kind and thorough! (All of the staff is kind and helpful) We had a consultation before grooming, and she was able to finish her before the estimated time. I had her bathed, deshedded, nails trimmed, and my god she is silky and smooth! My dog was happy and kind towards the groomer at pick up. If you have a dog with a long coat and thick undercoat I highly recommend going here! read more

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Not a good experience for my pups and us On February 8th, I took my 4 pups for their grooming appointment at 2pm at the Domain store. I made clear we needed multiple groomers working on them since we had a bad experience before with only one groomer working on 3 of our dogs, that took 6 and a half hours, all that time my dogs were in the store, not walked and not sure they got water. So when I asked I was told to make sure next time there were multiple groomers working with them, so I did. The time of my pups at the store didn't improve, this time it took 5 and a half hours, 3 of them where ready when I stop by the store to check the status of the grooming, when I asked if they have been out in all that time the answer I got was "we make sure they are walked if they have to stay here long time" so I asked them they have been walked?, the answer wasn't convincing the front desk person said I think they were, pretending to look for information on the computer. I took 2 of my pups and walk them for a little to then put them on the car so I could go get the other 2. They gave me Loca, who was noticiable nervous and stressed out, I walk her a little also so I could put her in the car to get Coco. I even made a comment to the front desk person "did you give something to calm her down? This behavior is way too mellow for her" they told me they didn't give her anything. By the time Coco was ready, I was informed that the reason it took so long it was because the 2 dogs Loca and Coco were really matted and took them long time to untangle their hair. First of all Loca doesn't have that issue, her hair is thick and wavy not curled. I was charged a total of $325.73 with the tip I included. That is for only 2 of the dogs, I had paid already $281.02 for Oreo and Roscoe, keep in mind, Roscoe is a 6 pounds Brussels grifón Yorkie mix who is paying the same price for a grooming than the 36 pound Oreo. I took my 4 pups home, they were exhausted and stressed and happy to be out of there and on our way home. Thinking that even with the previous bad experiences we had at the same store, this one wasn't that bad other than the exaggerated cost and time expent at the store, I didn't check them before we leave, but once at home we noticed that Loca had a spot where apparently the clipper guard wasn't used so it was really short on the back of her neck. Her nails were sharp like they were clipped but not ground. And her due-claw on one side was no touched while the other one was short but sharp. This is negligence from part of your crew, no one informed us of why her hair on the back of her neck was in that condition or why her due-claw wasn't taken care of. But we were informed about the extra charge for their hair matted. We definitely have reached our limit dealing with your company, it has been one mistake or abuse after another, we were trying to make things work but is not possible, we will not be paying close to $600 for grooming where our pups remain on boxes for a long time, without being walked, where they are on a very apparent stressful environment and where the crew is clear to inform of extra charges but not about their mistakes. Is not worth to put our pups on this situation, the quality of your work and customer care is something you obviously don't care about. I'll make sure to inform my friends about the bad quality and lack of compassion of your crew/company. read more

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This review is for their dog food and baked goods. My pup is coming up to 17 and he has a very sensitive stomach and no teeth left. I've tried feeding him farmer's dog and ollies - both have given my dog upset stomach at some point. Barkin Creek offers a good variety of fresh made dog foods. My pup loves their turkey with sweet potato and beef with potato. They also have fresh baked goods and their doggy macaroons (recommended by the cashier) are like crack lol. I highly recommend their fresh dog food and baked goods. They are all very reasonably priced. read more

This place is amazing my groomer is the sweetest person ever my Bella usually is so scared to go to groomers and trembles every time we come in she prances up to my groomer and is ready for me to leave lol she always smells like a dream and they do an amazing job with her and will put on her clothes for me to give her that finished runway look lol read more

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We stopped in last-minute to get our 2 small dogs a bath and by a stroke of luck, they got us right in. John took great care of them both. It took a couple hours, which was fantastic!! It gave me and my family time to eat and shop a bit. I really couldn't have asked for more or anything better than Barkin' Creek. I even bought some treats for when we got back. read more

Updating my review after deciding to give them a second chance based on convenience of location. They are quick, professional, and I'm allowed to watch my dog as he gets his nails trimmed. Also, the store is very clean and the staff is friendly. Maybe the 1st time I went was on an off-day, but I have had only great experiences since. read more

I've taken my Great Pyrenees Rowan to Barkin Creek a number of times and am always so happy when I do. Rowan's size (over 100 lbs) and anxiety make her a little bit of a difficult pup to groom. I've gone other places and they immediately get frustrated but Lou is always so lovely, caring, and patient with her. Can't recommend it enough. 100% worth the money. read more

A bit overdue of a review but...we got there about 10 minutes after closing (we weren't really aware of when they close and what time it was) but they were generous enough to open the door for us and purchase some last minute snacks for our dog! As for the cow bark and chicken bark...dog *loves* them. Enough said. Will definitely be back to drain the bank account for more. read more

My pup LOVES coming here. He gets groomed regularly and always comes back looking great. The staff is super friendly and helpful. This place is our go to for grooming and snacks. read more

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Scheduling a grooming appointment has proven to be a challenge for their staff. These are harsh notes for the management/owners since I gave this business a couple of opportunities. I am now behind on my doodle's grooming schedule and starting to feel that I should invoice them for wasting my time, twice. Please set time aside to train your staff appropriately and also set a standard for good people skills. Sure, the store is pretty/clean/organized, but the unfriendliness over the phone and in-store is impressively terrible. read more

My dog and I love Barkin' Creek! The cashiers and groomers are so friendly and helpful, and my dog always looks like a million bucks after a grooming session. She also loves the Pumpkin Molasses cookies! read more

Our pups have been on the fresh food diet for years and we used to be on monthly subscription services, but we found that after a month or so, our dogs always got bored of the food and stopped eating. We switched over to barkin' creek when they opened in the domain and our girls LOOOOOVE the food! They are always begging for more and we love that they have plenty of flavor options, so we can rotate them and they never get bored! And now with the grooming/spa being open, we've been also taking our girls here and they've been amazing! The staff really love the dogs, and our dogs are not stressed by their visit. They do a wonderful job and our dogs come out spotless and fresh without being perfume-y. read more

I recently moved to Austin, TX, and wanted a groomer and business I knew would be professional and loving to my dog, and I found just that in Barkin' Creek Dog Kitchen and Bath " Domain" I was welcomed by two fantastic receptionists whose names I can recall; however, they were terrific. On the day of the appointment with the groomer, Nicole was even better! I will definitely be back and look forward to working with Nicole and this fantastic staff while I reside here in Austin! read more

I had both my Scotties groomed yesterday by Lou at this location. She is their regular groomer there, but I have to tell you they look stunning! They are just beautiful! She did an outstanding job! They are showstoppers! Thank you Lou and Barkin Creek! read more

If you have an anxious pup that needs time to gain the trust of the groomers, this is not the place for your furbaby. I took my 9 year old Morkie here for a groom and received a call soon after drop off that they could not complete the groom- that he was too anxious and distraught- and to prevent further trauma they decided it was best to stop. I whole heartedly agree with their decision on this- but when I went to pick him up he was completely TRAUMATIZED. For days, he was not himself. He also had a huge red abrasion on the underside of his belly- which probably started the panic as he is very very sensitive to pain. I spoke to the manager and sent her the pictures- and the best she could offer me was to bring him back to finish the groom for free. Why would I ever bring him back to a place that literally terrified him? I don't feel that it was necessarily the fault of the groomer- although she was very standoffish and almost offended even that my poor pup did not respond well to her. This whole experience was a one star- but the shop itself does have some very cute toys and accessories that I will absolutely go back for- so I added another star. I would also like to share that this was back in November 2021. I wanted wait until I brought him to another groomer to see how that experience went so I can compare and leave a really fair and honest review. I brought him to East Side Pet Ranch today- and it was a whole different, positive, experience. I will be leaving a rave review for them as well as some pictures from today as I highly recommend that establishment over this one for your pup's grooming needs. read more

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We found such a great groomer in Stephanie at Barkin Creek on Barton Springs Rd. She owns schnauzers and really understands their temperament. She gave Dickens a perfect groom and we are so happy. Thank you, Stephanie!! read more

I can't even express how much I love this place! I took my 10 month old goldendoodle there for the first time today and my groomer was amazing! Charlotte's haircut was perfect and she was such a happy girl when I picked her up! The salon is beautiful, and two stories which is pretty awesome. They have a great selection of toys, treats, and anything else dog related that you can think of! Everyone there is very sweet and it was a great experience overall. I highly recommend taking your pups here! read more

Kendall did such an amazing job on my corgi Hazelnut! The front desk staff was super helpful and sweet. Kendall did exactly was I asked for and made my pups hair just right! read more

After recently moving to Austin, I had a difficult time finding a groomer for my goldendoodle. However, I took my doodle, keno, to get groomed here today and the experience was great. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. I dropped him off knowing he was in great hands. She cut him exactly as I wanted and all services were completed. While the price is a bit higher than other establishments, keno and I left very happy. I have already booked my next appointment. Looking forward to next time. read more

I just picked up my dog Elizabeth Taylor (long haired chihuahua) from her 1st time getting groomed here and they were AMAZING. Elizabeth is a rescue and has major anxiety and hates most people but she was so calm when I picked her up. Melinda was her groomer and did a great job and was very sweet and made me feel reassured when dropping her off. read more

Stunning store with friendly professional staff. They were able to get a 115lb puppy to behave! We would definitely go back.

My dog hasn't even had his grooming appointment yet and I am in love with this place. The attention to detail and cleanliness of the store is great. Prices are NOT out of the normal dog mom's budget. Lux at the Domain location is an amazing example of a great customer service representative who hears what you want and doesn't pitch. Go here! read more

Wow! Why is it not possible to rate more than 5 stars yelp!? There are not enough words to say just how amazing Barkin' Creek here in The Domain truly is! From service to cleanliness to professionalism, this place has it all! I am so lucky to have this wonderful gem here in the neighborhood! The employees are always so welcoming and friendly and take the time to figure out what it is your fur babe needs! They have helped me transition my baby into their all-natural fresh food and could not see myself going back for the life of me! Everytime I walk my little one, Valentin, anywhere near the store front - he darts straight for their door and it warms my heart knowing how much he loves this place! Melinda is the best groomer out here and will take the time to make sure your little loved one is comfortable when they are getting cleaned up! Melinda, thank you so much, you treat every dog like they are your own and it truly shows in your work and passion for what you do! I cannot thank you and the team enough! RUN don't walk over here if you have not checked this place out yet! read more

Finally found the spot we have been looking for! The owner and all of the staff are incredible! We have been looking for a spot like this since we moved here. These folks get it! read more

One of the most incredible grooming/shop I've ever been to! The employees clearly love dogs and know how to bring my pup energy down. Also the shop has a terrific selection of everything and anything a dog could desire, and I especially appreciated the store's covid-safety measures. The groomer (Melinda) was so gentle and sweet with my pup that I will definitely be coming back when she needs to be deshed again. 10 out of 10 recommend bring in your pups to get groomed here! Plus they give a cute lil bow for you pup to have around! read more