Barking Palace

Jamie Valentine

2024-03

Worst experience I’ve ever had with a grooming business. I brought in my two yorkies for a normal grooming, and when I picked them up they had the choppiest, most uneven cut I’ve ever seen on them. Their nails were done unevenly, and they still had crust in their eyes. I still left a nice tip, and when I got home I called and voiced my concerns, only to be met with a callous and unapologetic tone from the groomer, Jamie (or Jaime). I had already decided not to bring my puppies back, because she clearly doesn’t care.

T O

2024-04

Ok so i had a great experience with the groomer BUT, the man at the desk just pissed me off. I brought my daughter with me (who is half black ) to pick up my dog. The man opens the door, looks at her hair and says, “whoa what is that, and proceeds to tap her on her ponytail like she’s a dog”. I said “yea that’s her ponytail”. I feel horrible that i didn’t really tell him how i felt that that moment because my daughter is very uncomfortable right now because of that situation. So because of him l, i will not be coming back. Not sure if he was racist or never seen a black persons hair up close. But as an adult he should’ve known better. That was not right at all!

Tricia Smookler

2024-02

I’ve always had a very good experience at Barking Palace with my cats. One of my cats, Mimi won’t let me clip her nails and when I bring her to Barking Palace, the owner (Jamie?) is always friendly, sensitive to her needs, fast and she always takes care of her when I bring her in unannounced. I was just there today and as always, it was a quick and great experience. Her prices are fair too which makes it even better. I’d certainly recommend Barking Palace to others. 👍🏻

Bryan Perdomo (Mr. Grr)

2023-09

Let me tell you something. This is a no fuss, straight to the point spot and I absolutely love it. You call, they say when do you want to come in, they ask what dog do you have and what you want done. And that’s it, you come in, you drop off your pup, and they call you 15 minutes before they’re done. My pup is a nervous Nelly outside the house but he doesn’t get scared walking into here. Absolutely love this place and I recommend it to all my friends and family!

Ingrid Harrell

2024-01

Barking Palace. Warm and friendly owners, Reasonably priced and conveniently located. We are happy to have them as neighbors.We are very satisfied with the job they do with my big dog, who is lot to handle and has lots of hair as a big curly Bernedoodle. They were able to handle him when he had lots of mats, and Groomed him without hurting him and they didn’t charge us more.We plan on using their services for a long time to come and I recommend them to other doodle lovers. Hashtag my #Oliver loves them.

Peter Ahn

2023-11

Great place and staff. I'm satisfied with how the cut turns out. The staff takes my special accommodation requests seriously. For instance, one of my pups have weak joints and asked them to be very gentle when picking her up and handling her. Most groomers will just ignore and pick my pup by the underarms (which is dangerous for my pup), but the groomers here have been very gentle and accommodated my special request to pick her up/hold her by the torso instead. Took me a while to find a place that I feel comfortable dropping my pups off at.As an anxious, over-protective parent of 2 pups, I genuinely appreciate their service and can be at ease knowing they are handling my pups with genuine and gentle care.

marwa odeh

2023-05

My mom goes here all the time for her cat so I decided to try it out for my pitbull. Super friendly staff, quick services, and amazing prices. My dog came out smelling amazing, super white, nice nails, and clean teeth. I will definitely be coming here from now on.

Ally Porzio

2023-11

Best groomer on the island by far!!! We've been going to Barking Palace for at least 12 years now, and we could not be happier. One of our pups is 16 years old, blind, and nervous, yet she's always had a great experience at Barking Palace. They are attentive, caring, and efficient, and we will never go anywhere else with our pups!

Demi Diaz

2021-05

Jamie is amazing!!! My Dog Wednesday is not a big fan of grooming and gets easily scared of the sounds of the razor. Jamie was able to handle her and cut her exactly how I wanted. She was super fast as well !! She looks so much happier since summertime is here. Thank you so much!! An amazing Groomer!!! Wednesday is happy with her hair cut (before and after pictures)

Miguel Mendivil

2023-10

I called & asked to make an appointment for a light trim for my german shepherd I asked how much & what it in included & she said $50 & its a full package. Picked up my dog , all they did was give him a bath & cut his nails. Didn’t clean his ears & didn’t give him the trim which was the only thing I wanted. I should’ve assumed he wasn’t getting the trim because they messed up telling me the price, when the gentlemen at the counter asked his co-worker how much to charge me & she said “you told me to tell him $50” to the lady who i assume I was on the phone with yesterday when I made the appointment & specifically asked & only asked for a trim . But they did condition him so he does smell good .

Robyn Piper

2023-09

I wanted a light trim for my puppy. I specifically asked for my dog to not be shaved. They did the exact opposite. As soon as I picked him up, I didn't even get a chance to open my mouth before I was showed pictures of all his "matting". If there was matting, I should've been contacted before any action was taken. His ears are short and choppy. His entire haircut is uneven. He smelled like the dogs in the shop, not at all like cologne or soap. Lastly, at no point did they mention that they were cash only. As a new customer, I should've been privy to this information. My husband was furious when he saw him. Never, ever, again. Before and after attached.

Cecilia Desselle

2023-11

My puppy loves it here, the owner said he did an amazing job. And the staff is very respectful. Leo first hair cut, his new haircut place

Eugene Castelle

2024-04

The staff are wonderful and they treat the pups great. She is amazing with senior dogs and hard to handle ones

Firuz Sharapov

2023-11

I think here is a good place for dogs, but in my opinion, it's not good for cats.I asked them to shave my cat they did but not good. It was not even. Some places were ugly and didn't wash normally. Overall i wish them good luck.

קטיושה שקולניקוב

2017-05

My furry baby, Pucci passed away today. Barking Palace always treated my little angel with great care and I was always satisfied with their work. Personally, I've always trusted the staff and highly recommend their services. Thank you for grooming my baby while he was on this Earth.

Dawn Margot

2022-05

Jamie at the Barking Palace is absolutely incredible. She has gone above and beyond for my beloved animals, my friends’ animals, and even for rescues in need of extensive care. She has helped provide both pet sitting, grooming, and assistance even when I call her last minute. She is so accommodating and provides so much love and care to my animals that I can rest assured that they will be cared for as well as I care for them. She is the best in dog grooming as well. My dogs looked the best they ever have after she groomed them so beautifully. I cannot express enough how grateful I am to the Barking Palace for all that they do and have done for my pets. Thank you Jamie ❤️

Eugene Castelle

2023-10

This place is the best! My pups always come out smelling amazing! They have a great time socializing with the other pups ! Super friendly staff! Amazing!

Sam N

2023-05

I bring my husky here for all his grooming and they always do a good job being patient with him and the prices are affordable .

Bettye PEOPLES

2023-05

My first experience at BarkingPalace was during the initialPandemic era.my lil pupWas so in need of a hair cutMost groomers were closed.I called got an appointment.The owner and all the staff were wonderful. I was totally satisfied and GRATEFULWith the haircut and especially👀❤⚘the timely manner..andThe cost$$.Thank you so soMuch BARKING PALACE...m.

Javá Jarvis

2022-05

Just picked up my Cavapoo and they BUTCHERED him. The bare minimum was done. His cut is SO incredibly choppy that even when I do it at home it looks better. And he shed when he got in the car like they never brushed him after his cut. I’m upset that I tipped them. And for $60 it’s a rip off. It’s about a $15 job if you were getting a friend to come to your house and groom your dog. The inside of his ears were not touched. His eyes were not fully cleaned- still has removable eye buggers. His paw pads were barely cut (I will go back and cut it down so he doesn’t get an infection).Update: we called them to let them know our concerns and dissatisfaction and Jamie was very willing to have him come back in the same day. We brought him right back and they fixed his ears. They look MUCH better. His cut was still choppy. I just think they don’t have very much experience with grooming poodles. I think other dogs with short hair would be better. But he again came out with so much hair falling off him (and he doesn’t shed normally).All in all, we won’t be going back but we really do appreciate the customer service and them being willing to address our concerns the same day.

Krazo Skitzo

2022-05

Very reasonable in prices. Friendly staff. They get back to you fast for appointments. My dog looked great !!

Kate Mallon

2022-05

After a bad experience at another groomer, I decided to give Barking Palace a try. My dog, Maddie, is very anxious and has medical issues. I explained the situation to the groomer, and she could not have been more accommodating. She was so gentle and kind to my dog. She gave her the exact haircut I asked for, and my dog seemed happy to be there. I would highly recommend this groomer, and we will definitely be going back!!

Aaliyah N

2023-08

Lizzie always comes home looking refreshed and clean! Love it here.

Derek Brummer

2024-02

You can tell they love what they do, and they really are just wonderful people.

mary faulds

2022-05

We love Barking Palace ! I found Jaimie 10 years ago when she just opened and after my previous dog came from a groomer who had him so nervous that medication was recommended. (Btw ; that place is now out of business) Jaime’s open pen policy allows your dog to have their space and not stuck in a cage freaking out . After my dog passed away, I felt so strongly to go to Barking Palace and visit Jaimie where my Dewey used to just stroll in the door for his scheduled grooming . It made me happy and brought me some closure to share Deweys memories with Jaimie . I knew Jaime and Dewey had a bond .I now have 3 dogs who consistently visit Jaimie for their routine grooming’s. We are always excited to pick them up and check out their new haircut. Not only are their grooming’s perfect every time but smelling and looking fresh. We love to watch them strut in the front door to show off their new haircuts to everyone in the house . Jaimie is extremely efficient and affordable.I live in Sunset Hill, Jaimie’s salon is conveniently located on Forest Ave so walking or driving is always an option for us . Jaimie and her hard working staff are so compassionate with all the animals who come to visit . We love Barking Palace and I continue to recommend this establishment.

olivia roldan

2019-05

Had a wonderful experience here, and so did my pup! Friendly staff, they get the job done and done nicely! My dog that’s a German Shepard mix came out looking brand new and smelling amazing! (She still smells amazing and it’s been a week haha) I was so happy! I have had a negative experience with groomers before this place so was always weary about leaving my dog with a groomer (even had groomers say they couldn’t handle her). The staff here said she was a great dog! They also gave her the cutest bandana that was Halloween themed and treats in a Halloween goody bag! Overall I recommend this place :)

Meghan Sheridan

2023-05

My dog unfortunately got skunked and Jaime answered on her day off just to help us out! He now smells so much better and is much happier! This place is the best and everyone in there is incredibly nice. We’ll never go anywhere else!

Jackie H

2019-05

I've been using Barking Palace since they opened!! Very professional and my dogs love it!! She knows exactly how i want my fur babies cut and scheduling appts is a breeze. Prompt service, prices are reasonable and they deal with my anxious babies so well. Love their cage free policy. So the dogs are all social. Highly recommend them!!

Karolina Knepaite

2020-05

Love their services! They’re very kind and loving to the pets, are pretty flexible with their schedule, and always leave my pooch looking handsome

Jenna Carrelli

2019-05

My 2 boys love everyone at Barking Palace. Even on their walks they pull us to cross the street to go there! Having had an Old English Sheepdog and now my current Great Pyrenees mix and a Golden Doodle, the grooming done is spectacular! Amazingly priced as well as the best cuts we ever had. We will never go anywhere else!