Brought my senior 'oodle for the first time and they did an amazing job with his summer cut. He came home happy and healthy and looks so cute. Recovering from surgery made going to groomings really difficult for 6 months so we made do at home with a bath and clippers here and there. They were great with him. We will bring him back soon! read more

I have 3 dogs and they do the best grooming! I moved over 35 miles away and have tried every groomer in Oceanside and Carlsbad and not one did as well as Bark and Collar. Returning to them even though I love totally out of the area. read more

For my two small senior dogs (IYKYK) Bark & Collar is the only groomer to find success. I'm a customer until I live too far away to make it happen. read more

All of the staff is so amazing, kind, and truly loves animals. I recommend this place to EVERYBODY because your animals are always in good hands here!!! read more

Candice had done an amazing job with my temperamental, unpredictable pup! I was so amazed that the muzzle was off at pick up!

Where do i start? What an amazing staff my daughters go to midland elementary and we passed by few time we gave it a shot and they did a great job read more

This was my first time here. I made an appointment on line. I get there this morning and they say I only made an appointment for a bath. I asked if he could get a haircut, he needs badly. They instantly said no but I could come back next week. They didn't try to fit him in or say sure but it'll take a little longer. That would've been ok. I will never recommend this place that treat customers like I was bothering them. That's not how you make customers happy.'DONT waste your time with this place!!! read more

I absolutely love the Bark and collar. They offer superior service and they stand behind it. Kandice and the staff are excellent with our goldendoodle. Having a large dog with curly hair that requires consistent grooming is tough on the wallet however I can't imagine entrusting anyone else with Fozzie's care. read more

I'm in love! We took our mini poodle in for just a "Feet, Face, Fanny" package with added de-matting and ear cleaning. It only took about 15 minutes and he came back looking so much better! The staff was absolutely amazing and took the time to explain what needed to be done. My parents never take him in to the groomers and she was very patient and kind. I really recommend The Bark & Collar if you're in the Poway area. I called around and their pricing is definitely much better than other groomers in the area. I will definitely take him in for a bath soon! read more

I like this place because they don't discriminate against my sweet Chow Chow, Genghis! Both times ive taken him here, theyre friendly with how they talk to him & dont require a muzzle on him. He's always been a gentle, friendly dog, so im glad they dont get scared just bc he's a Chow :) they also call before doing anything to make sure youre aware before chopping something off He always smells so great after he gets bathed here & the post-bath scent lasts for a weeks too! We love taking him here :) read more

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Highly recommended! Wonderful team of animal lovers and super nice. Very convenient location as well.

I love this place!!!! My mother passed and left us her dog, I know nothing about poodles - thank goodness the folks there know a lot!!! Thank you!!!! read more

I feel really bad, but I won't be coming here anymore. I have a really big dog, who when she was little has never enjoyed water. So she is very vocal about baths and HATES getting her nails trimmed. Half the time she is good and half the time it's hard to get them trimmed and I understand this so I try really hard to tip extra because I know my dog acts extra. However when I went to make the appointment today, the groomer just sounded like my dog was the biggest nuisance in the world.... I give it two starts because there are two groomers who are very caring and understanding of my dog but I just don't feel comfortable bringing her here anymore knowing that she isn't welcome there.... read more

I wish my dog could talk! But I'll believe his cues and find another groomer. I've used Bark and Collar for dog grooming half a dozen times starting in 2020. The first couple of times were great. Then, my dog seemed absolutely terrified to go in. My dog is not timid at all and is friendly to everyone, so it was unlike him. Then after a day at the groomers, I started to notice that he would cower in fear and yelp as if in pain whenever I am about to put a collar on him before a walk. He did this for months. I put two and two together and realized it started happening when I started taking him to Bark and Collar regularly. I felt validated when I started reading other negative reviews who experienced a similar situation as me. This is the main reason I will NOT be using them anymore. Another reason is the quality of grooming has diminished and it looked like I was charged for services like nail trimming that was not actually performed. read more

I want to give them all the stars in the sky! I have an old grumpy dog MacGyver that has trauma from previous nail trims. I normally have to have him put to sleep under anesthesia in order to have his nails trimmed. My vet stopped offering this service but gave me a prescription to calm him down instead. He started having a hard time walking because his nails are gotten so long it's been about a year since we have trimmed them. I just had a baby last week and the sound of his nails walking around in our house was driving me nuts. I told my husband this dog who has been my best friend for years was going to the pound. I came to the bark and collar yesterday after I gave him his medicine, with about 20 of my friends praying this would work. Although I was almost certain that it would not. Holly shelly and Alisa were amazing. They were very calming and with lots of peanut butter and hugs we were in an out in seven minutes with all 10 nails trimmed. We will be going back 2 weeks for our second round and to get him more comfortable there. Thank you ladies for making my life easier with a new baby. MacGyver thanks you too he's walking better than he has in a year. read more

The Bark & Collar - Macgyver pre nail trim - Pet Groomers Near Me - Poway, California

My dog had not been groomed properly the first time so Kandice, the manager, called me and told me to come back in and she fixed what needed to be fixed. This was a very pleasant experience this time read more

I've tried a few different grooming places in the Poway area, but the Bark and Collar is my favorite and I've become a regular customer. Not only do they do a great job cutting my dogs hair, they are also super friendly. You have to request appointments with an online app, but they usually call you to confirm the time you've requested or work with you on scheduling. Since COVID, the workers wear masks and only allow one customer inside at a time. They will ask you to take your dog's leash and collar with you to prevent any other risk of spreading corona virus. read more

The Bark & Collar - Sam after a bath and trim - Pet Groomers Near Me - Poway, California

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Not a happy dog mawm. Have been taking my bup here for a few months for nail trims. We've been doing them weekly. All was well. Not a fan of staying outside and not knowing who's working on my bup. Obviously- COVID, but that's no excuse as to why the groomer can't come out & be personable. Scheduled a full bath and groom since they've been quick, nice, and doing okay??? Their online system is DUMB. I schedule an appointment and then they have to call to schedule a real appointment.. WHAT IS THE POINT!? GET UP TO SPEED IN 2021 AND GET A REAL BOOKING SYSTEM. It also clearly states her profile and that she's a cavapoo so LEARN TO CUT CAVAPOO HAIR... Anyway, it worked out because someone recommended Candace (who I now see is the owner- oof rough) When I got there, the receptionist was nice and doing her job- I was very VERY specific as to what I was looking for. I asked her if she was doing it and she said no... (wtf) I Said I 10000% understand that my dog is a crazy sleeper/napper and always has knots under her armpits and at this point developing them on her chest... IT WAS OKAY TO SHAVE THEM BUT DO NOT (I REPEAT) DO NOT SHAVE HER BACK. There are no knots and NO reason to mess up her beautiful hair. We brush her every night & brush her teeth 2-3 times a week.... She completely understood (I thought)... She didn't tell me how long it would take so I roamed around poway for 3 hours until I finally went back and called to check in. Said they'd be done in 15 minutes.... AND I GOT A FREAKING RAT BACK. I just can't. I tried being nice at first- but again, it's the receptionist.... she didn't know anything... I asked her, "what should I ask for next time then so I don't get a shaved dog because saying "DO NOT shave her clearly didn't work" and she said, let me go ask... HOW DARE THE GROOMER (AHEM THE OWNER) NOT COME OUT HERSELF AND HANDLE IT. She came back and said "5/8s cut would be best".... oh okay- sure... I could not believe the customer service and the audacity.. She said, we'll if we had only shaved her chest it wouldn't looked weird- REALLY!? BECAUSE MY DOG LOOKS ABSOLUTELY HIDEOUS AND WWEEIIRRDD!!! TO TOP IT OFF- it's super choppy & uneven... Like I said, Next time, call before making that decision. EVEN THOUGH I WAS VERY CLEAR AT DROP OFF. Welp, on to the next grooming place. 100/100 DO NOT RECOMMEND- I'd rather pet coach over this place. ***I am glad I did my pregnancy announcement photos before this cut because I'd probably be raising hell and not just leaving a review. Phew read more

The Bark & Collar - WHAT IS THIS!?!? Absolutely worst face cut she's ever had. - Pet Groomers Near Me - Poway, California

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Check your pet's paws before leaving the place as they more than once missed a few toe nails or a paw all together. We went back after 3-4 weeks to get a couple more nails clipped because they missed them at our last visit. It took us a while to get back since we live 20+ minutes away and have been busy with work. They fixed the nails but was not friendly and made it sound like we were at fault. We have been coming to this place for a couple of years and really expected better customer service. The rudeness is costing them 3 doggie customers. read more

Great service, great people work there... take my two big Irish dogs there every month for a bath, they come out looking beautiful. I love this place. read more

Made getting my dog groomed for the first time pleasurable! I have a chow so some people like to mussel him just because he's considered a dangerous breed. Which only makes him more anxious. What I liked about The Bark & Collar is that they didn't have any preconceived notions, they noticed he was sweet & wasn't worried about him. I stayed & waited the full 2.5 hours & was very happy with how gently they treated all the dogs. They took out his undercoat & matted fur behind his ears, on his tail & on his chest. They made sure everything was perfect. Super relieved I won't have to worry about him overheating this summer. Genghis & I will definitely be back! (They also gave him this adorable bandanna) read more

The Bark & Collar - Pet Groomers Near Me - Poway, California

Really disappointed in how much the Bark and Collar has changed. We first started going there when I think Kandace was the only one grooming. She did an amazing job and I was so happy with her quality of work. I recommended everyone that I know here even my own parents. The last five times I dropped my dog off the cuts have been really weird I think they switched groomers or something? The cuts have been really choppy and I noticed that things were not done or they forgot to do something. They forgot to call me to tell me that my dog was ready to be picked up and I had to call them to ask if my dog was ready. They said oh I forgot to call you.... really? My dog was waiting there for an extra hour. Another time they forgot to do her glands even though I asked them to do it and they charged me for it. I asked them again if they did her glands and they said yes. I had to go out of my way to go to another groomers to get my poor dog's glands done the next day. I thought there was something medically wrong with my dog so I was freaked out when I noticed her glands didn't seem to be done. I called the receptionist and she said why would we charge you for something we didn't do? Yup my thoughts exactly. Yes I know the difference between internal and external glands. The third time they told me my dog was ready and I ended up waiting an extra 20 minutes in the parking lot because they didn't do her nails even though they said she was ready? The fourth time my dog was really scared and did not want to go in. She was terrified and after her grooming she acted frightened and hid in our bathroom for the rest of the day. She has never done this after a grooming. She was always so happy after I picked her up from the bark and collar. I didn't mind driving an extra 15 minutes to go to the bark and collar because they did such a wonderful job. I'm really disappointed that the quality has diminished so much and my dog's hair cuts have been so bad. Combined with this and their lack of quality control, communication, and poor customer service I will NEVER be back here. What happened? read more

Shelly continues to treat my four legged baby with care while leaving him looking extra handsome. Dropping your dog off with a groomer and having 100% confidence is the best feeling. Shelly always puts in the extra time to make sure Kevin is comfortable and does what is best for him. Bark and Collar has affordable prices and fantastic service. I highly recommend going here, ask for Shelly read more

The Bark & Collar - Pet Groomers Near Me - Poway, California

Wonderful establishment. Team does such a great job and they handle my dogs with care (one of my dogs is especially fussy). Photo is of my happy dog post-pedicure. read more

The Bark & Collar - Doggie post pedicure - Pet Groomers Near Me - Poway, California

What an awesome facility! The staff is great and very welcoming. They greeted me right away and just loved on my two dogs. They followed my requests and beyond. They gave my boys the cutest cuts and whatever they bathed them in made them smell extra good for almost 3 days! Their facility is very open and spacious with the cutest dog pens. I'm definitely a returning customer! Thank you Bark n Collar! UPDATE: I'd give them a 10 if I could :) I added anew client and he came out perfect from his puppy introduction package! So soft and perfectly cut! read more

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Today was our first time going to The Bark & Collar! We recently added a new family member unexpectedly and the groomer Kandice was so knowledgeable and helpful! Micheal was so kind to our doggies as well, esp my little special needs girl. They were so cute in their little bandanas! Our little boy even got a ball for great behavior! read more

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AMAZING SERVICE!! Chloe our English Bulldog is 7 with arthritis in her leg and timid. We were looking for a groomer who could meet her needs medically and elderly. We wanted her to be treated like the princess she is. Before bringing her I checked my resources, reviews and even visited the location before making an appointment. I was impressed immediately!! They met all her needs and she came home as happy as can be! I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! Thank you for taking care of our furry baby read more

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Super nice couple and staff Lovee is happy to visit Great cuts Clean salon Super convenient read more

The Bark & Collar - Lovee - Pet Groomers Near Me - Poway, California

Rating is solely based on their customer service. Been taking my dog here since they opened but recent interactions with them & changes to the discounts has left me truly disappointed in their business. read more

I couldn't be any more happy with this place! I so glad I found Bark & Collar. The team is very flexible and friendly. I have a 22lb Havaneese an 5lb Yokie and they are both terrified of baths. I feel extremely comfortable bringing my dogs here because I know they are kind to them. They have a great set up to help dogs feel less scared and through out the grooming process they are talking to the dogs to comfort them. I've been looking for a good groomer in RB/Poway area and I finally found them! They are clean and professional and reasonable. Go check them out! read more

I have been a long time Customer at Bark & Collar in Poway, always on time, I had an emergency and showed up 15 minutes late, and they canceled me while I'm at the store she was so disrespectful and rude and no consideration that I just drove half hour with my dogie that is vomiting because she gets car sick :( I don't recommend this place, and also it's overpriced!!! Never going back!!! They don't deserve my business. From now on I'm going to have a Mobil grooming read more

Yay!!! I am so happy with our experience at The Bark & Collar! I messaged them (along with a few other grooming businesses) on Yelp for a quote and they had the most prompt and friendly response and answered all of my questions and even sent a photo of the products they use on the pups! Loved that and their great reviews so I decided we would give them a try and I'm so glad I did! They squeezed us in for a last minute appointment and stayed past closing time to finish up my pups haircut. They were so great!!! I told them about an awful experience I had with taking my parents dog to another groomer in Poway *cough cough The Buried Bone* and had to take their dog to the vet after... it was such a horrible experience and ever since then I have been really scared to take my dogs to a groomer. But with that being said you can trust The Bark & Collar to take care of your pups. They are accommodating, sweet, patient and go above and beyond to make sure you and your pup have a great experience! After dropping my dog off, they were nice enough to text me an update telling me Remy was doing great and they were just about to start his haircut. Gave me such peace of mind! When I picked him up he was wagging his tail and was happy and looking suuuuper cute with his new haircut/bandana on and thats all I needed to see to know that this will be our go-to groomer :) They even said they got to run around and play with him in the back (fenced area I think?) and said he was a good boy which I am kind of surprised haha!! This was his first time being groomed and I wasn't sure how he would do but I am happy to hear it went well! Now he smells SOOO good and has a great new cut. I love how they paid attention to detail and trimmed the not-so-glorious part of him too. (His pee/pee area butt area and everything!) I will be taking my other dog here too now, no doubt! So happy to have found a great groomer!!! Thanks so much Bark & Collar You da best! read more

The Bark & Collar - My little stud muffin ;) - Pet Groomers Near Me - Poway, California

Oh my goodness!! I cannot day enough good things about this business. So happy with our experience at The bark & collar!! We have taken our baby Layla to many groomers but have never been very satisfied. Looking at reviews I decided to reach out to see if I could get a last minute appointment same day. I used request a quote and sent a picture of my dog and exactly what I wanted to the owner that got back to me in 5 minutes! He got me in just a few hours later! My boyfriend took her in and said how professional and clean the place was and felt comfortable leaving her there. When going to pick her up we were greeted by the owner and her groomer who both commented on her and how she was playing with a toy rope in her (large) fenced area! Said she would throw the rope over the fence and that they played! Warms my heart because she always seemed unhappy leaving the groomers and she could not stop wagging her tail. They even ended up giving us the rope she loved so much The grooming job was wonderful and I'm so happy they listened to exactly what we wanted. She smelled great and they even added a bandana to her look. So cute!!!! Thank you for taking such good care of our Layla. Defiantly will return and have found our forever groomer read more

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Excellent , quick and and great prices on services. My Bianca needed her nails trimmed and I was in the area. They got me in quick and Bianca was calm and comfortable with the groomer. read more

The Bark & Collar - The groomer was very gentle and Bianca was comfortable. - Pet Groomers Near Me - Poway, California

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Went on yelp to find a new groomer in San Diego. Wasn't happy with my last place of choice. Called The Bark & Collar and they were friendly and able to fit me in the same week with an appointment. It's located in such a cute area of Poway and if you make your appt on a Saturday you can kill time and go to the poway farmers market right across the street! When you walk In it's very open and they have a really cute holding area for the dogs instead of cages. My dog looked perfect when I picked him up and the prices were very reasonable. Really enjoyed this groomer and will be back read more

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This is a great facility and the people are so nice. This was my puppies first grooming, her haircut was adorable and she was well taken care of while in their care. I highly recommend Bark and Collar! I have been bringing my dog here for about a year now. The cut for my Yorkie is always good but today I was on my way to the appt. and was held up in traffic due to a car accident. I phoned to say I was running late. They stated they have a 10 minute maximum late acceptance. I got there 12 minutes late and they would not take my dog. I'm pretty insulted. I won't be going back. Very poor customer service. I was the last client of the day. read more

Great pricing and pretty quick turn around. My pup did get a bit sick afterwards but I think that was just due to her nerves

Had a last minute nail clip that was sorely needed. The ladies were kind and accommodating. They said sure "come on down!" It was within the 45 minute window of closing time. They were working on another dog, and they had a few dogs waiting to be picked up. They all looked great and seemed happy. My usually skittish chihuahuas accepted their nail trims without a peep as if they knew they were in good hands. Will definitely return and recommend. read more

We have been a loyal customer to the Bark & Collar for over 2 years now and they have been so amazing each and every time! They have a line of happy clientele and we are so fortunate to always be able to book an appointment that we stay committed to :) Our dog loves going and is happy when she arrives because they are so caring and in tuned with her. They have such a calming and professional manner. Every staff member is always so kind! We were able to book an appointment after they recently reopened,due to the pandemic, and we were one of the only customers there when we dropped her off and picked her up. They are following strict guidelines and procedures :) We are always so happy with the perfect services that they offer :) I only recommend The Bark & Collar! read more

The Bark & Collar - Pet Groomers Near Me - Poway, California

Took my dog here last month but forgot to write a review. I just rescued a 10 month old terrier/Maltese mix from the Barkinglot, and she smelled so bad and her white coat was basically yellow and overgrown x100. I explained to them that she's terrified of water and to not cut her hair too short because she burns in the sun. When I picked her up (took less time then they predicted) she smelled so good, her coat was perfectly white and her cut looked amazing. I REALLY liked the fact that they don't place dogs in cages while they're waiting for owners. Instead, they have adorable little white picket fenced in sections that are very open. The price for the groom was decent, and I will definitely be back! read more