My family and I have been taking our dogs to Kim and her staff at Garden State Barkway since 2000. Over the years, we have had Shih Tzus, Jack Russells and a Cavalier King Charles (although Kim grooms every breed there is!! :-) Kim has always treated our dogs like her own. Our dogs have always come home looking wonderful. She is a great person, incredibly hard worker and absolutely loves her job. Highly recommended!! read more

I just really love how they groom by doodle mixes!! My dogs love going there & their cuts are gorgeous! I am so glad I found Kim & her crew.

I've been a customer of Kim's for 17 years without a single complaint. When your dogs get excited to hear her name, run to get there as quickly as possible. Then, not want to go home at pick up....there is something very special about the Barkway. It is a blessing for pet owners. Thank you all! read more

Owner and staff were super nice and listened to all my concerns. They were super fast, did everything I asked and the dog looks great. Will definitely be back! read more

Kim was wonderful, I was unable to meet with her in person, told her how I wanted my dog groomed she delivered. Very happy with her work. read more

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Been going here for many years, The dogs always look great when they're through. They really care about animals, which should be a given. Unfortunately in many places it isn't. I'll continue to bring our boys here. read more

Great grooming, super nice staff, and good pricing! My dog chichi looks great after every appointment! Highly recommended!

Remember to tip your groomer! Great service and they love our pets! Hands down the best grooming shop I've ever been to. Kim, Neil, and Megan have been there a long time and the pets love seeing them. Such a great thing to know our pets are loved and cared for so well when we drop them off. Prices are very fair but you MUST tip the groomer. read more

I'll never bring my dog back. I made the first appointment of the day here a while back. We walked in with about 5 other dogs. I simply asked how long my dog would be to which the owner snapped and said "when she's done". Any other groomer would have given an approximate timeframe. I was working that day and wanted to be sure not to plan meetings around the dog's finish time. But I let it go and left my pup. Another woman who was also dropping off her dog followed me out to the car and said that the owner threw a fit in front of other customers when I left because I asked how long my dog would be. The woman told me she had yelled at her father for asking the same question. I should have walked back in and got my dog, because she gave her a horrible haircut anyway. I wondered if it was out of spite or she just doesn't know that certain breeds need certain types of haircuts. The owner is rude, has no customer service skills and doesn't know how to cut a dog by their breed. She even publicly shames customers on her Facebook page. I recommend Petco in Kinnelon if you'd like to deal with a groomer who is professional. read more

Hands down best groomer! Genuinely loves dogs and it shows. Got the exact cut I asked for. My puppy is skittish and shaky - not with Kim!! And dog's don't lie. There's a million groomers in my town, but I drive 30 mins to see Kim and her crew! Worth every mile. Truly, the best... read more

Garden State Barkway - Roo's first haircut - Pet Groomers Near Me - Ringwood, New Jersey

They're very good, caring and attentive. However you have to be very vocal about what you want regardless of notes they might say they have.... or this happens! read more

Garden State Barkway - Nel - Pet Groomers Near Me - Ringwood, New Jersey

Excellent grooming! Staff is very talented to deal with many different dog personalities. My little rescue Shih Tzu, Pomeranian and poodle came out looking like a TV star! Kim was very professional understanding our dogs needs and fears. Kim & and her staff go above and beyond to make sure your dog feels safe and comfortable! I highly recommend ! Prices are very reasonable as well. read more

Garden State Barkway - Pet Groomers Near Me - Ringwood, New Jersey

Been a customer forever and love this place! Just a reminder to all customers, don't forget to tip your groomer! Ask for Neil the groomer! Appointments recommended! Been a customer forever and love this place! Tip your groomer. read more

My shepherd walked in a hot, hairy mess and walked out five pounds lighter. LOL! She looked fantastic. I'm very pleased with the job Kim did. Oh, and their pricing was more than reasonable. read more

Fantastic service! Always extreme accommodating and friendly. Never let's us down and my pup loves the staff!

Good groomers who gave my dog a good haircut. Pretty low cost relative to other areas and would return.

Kim & Her staff are absolutely amazing! Kim does her best to work around my schedule to get my pups in! My dogs love all the staff and So do we! We would never think of bringing our babies to another groomer! Thank you Barkway!! read more

My dog darla knows where shes going once i turn into the lot. She always comes out smelling incredible they know her name there the best

They just refused to groom my Bermeise Mountain dog because I wanted to see where they were going to cage him. Instead of telling me that I couldn't see him I was escorted by this rude girl by the arm. I noticed they were filled to the rim with dogs and didn't need my business. Bad business. Would not recommend this place if you care about your pets. read more

I travel out of my way to groom my dog here... The owner, Kim takes very good care of my dog and adheres to my strange requests like no heat on the dry and don't trim her paws...It's amazing how many groomers don't listen to their clients wishes... I will take all my dogs here from now on... read more

We love bringing our dogs here! All the staff and owner treat our dogs awesome, like their own!

If you bring your pet to any other place, you would be wasting your time. This place rocks! They love animals and are priced right. Thank you Kim and crew! read more

Kim the owner has made this place an AMAZING place to drop off my furry family member. I have always been weary about dropping off my baby to people but she LOVES going to see Kim! I have tried many groomers for my Morkie (including my grandmother who has been a breeder/groomer for over 50 years), but not one person gives my pup the treatment and cut that Kim does. My pup comes home happy with an incredible cut (and my baby is a wiggling little one). Kim has a love for animals that is so rarely seen. She treats each dog like they are her own. When we lost our maltese last year, Kim was right there with my mother holding her hand and helping us get through our loss. Every time I go to the Barkway, she is talking to the dogs. She wears her heart for animals on her sleeves I have recommended Kim to all of my friends and family- every single one of them has left there so happy with Kim and her grooming. We have all been using Kim at the Barkway for years and we will continue to use her... She has become part of the family. read more

My dog just spent six hours here and when I called to check on him, the owner hung up on me. Then I got a call back that she was not going to groom my dog and to come pick him up. When I arrived to my un-groomed dog after six hours(And he had an appointment...not a walk-in) she cursed at me with profanity, telling me she had enough costumers and didn't need my business. So BEWARE owner Kim doesn't need your business, your dog will sit there for hours, and you will possibly be sent home with a un-groomed dog! Take your business elsewhere....she said she doesn't need it!!! read more

Kim and her crew are wonderful and takes great care of my little ones for years. They always come back looking fabulous. Thank you Kim!!!

My family growing up had 5 poodles and a german shepard. They used this salon and always came back happy and healthy. They follow instructions as well (shave, short, shave the face). The dogs don't seem that upset going. I now live 45 minutes from there and have a cockapoo. I go out of my way to get him here but it is worth it. First of all, it's cheaper. Secondly, I can tell he is less pained to go there. He seems happy and I can tell that he is treated properly. I would recommend this salon to anyone. read more

We have been going to Garden State Barkway for more then 14 yrs. Each and every time we've been there, Kim and her staff have been wonderful with my dogs, from friendly & welcoming to loving my pets as their own! They have always come home happy and beautiful. Kim, the owner, puts her heart and soul into her business and I would go nowhere else! read more

Kim and staff are awesome !! Kim is a outspoken all around great person that is not afraid to tell it how it is & for that she as my respect and business !! Kim took Miss Lula in as a walk in told me it would be awhile and less then 2 hours later got the call to pick up a squeaky clean English Bulldogge that proceeded to go play with BfastSausage (pig) and then roll herself in things she shouldn't !! I guess growing up with a mini pig certain things rubbed on her !! Now the pack as groan including a massive earth shattering 2lb dog and a 55lbs and growing pup !! As soon as I get a Saturday off I'm taking them to barkway ! read more

UPDATE: now seven years later we are still so thrilled that Kim and her staff groom our dogs. She runs the BEST grooming service I've ever encountered. I've had dogs for more than 40 years, I'm sorry but no one has compared to Kim. She LOVES dogs and their people. I feel so fortunate that she grooms here in our town. Thank you Kim, Laura and the rest of your wonderful crew. We are very grateful! read more

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I send my dog there once a month and they do such a great job!!! Reasonably priced and very friendly!

Kim and her staff are considerate, caring and my 5 pound pup is always treated little a queen. We've moved from the area but can't go anywhere else - she's work the drive. read more

Amazing! I went here after reading all of the other great reviews and they definitely lived up to it! I would highly recommend her. I have been going to her for almost a year now. It is a friendly place, with reasonable prices and they do a great job. read more