Bark Avenue at The Shops of 34th Ave

07/18/2024

We have the best landlords in world!! Shorty and Alison Hayes, y’all are AWESOME and Bark Avenue thanks you.

07/04/2024

We will be closed tomorrow 7/4/24 so that our crew can enjoy the Independence Day celebrations with their loved ones. We hope you all have a fun and safe 4th of July and we will see you back at work on Friday the 5th!!

06/06/2024

Congratulations to our May raffle prize winners Hayley Wright and her terrier girls Chloe and Winnie! They’ve won a gift card to enjoy a lavish meal at Sa•vór Tapas Bar ✨🍸

Remember every nail trim, grooming, or self service ticket is an entry in our raffle for a chance to win our always exciting monthly prize!

06/04/2024

06/02/2024

The Mural has started.

06/02/2024

We are PAWSitively in awe of these sweet babies! 😍🐾

05/17/2024

We have had a super cute bunch of puppies join Bark Avenue recently, and we are loving the puppy breath
Here’s some that had their first full haircut and they did amazing! 🤩
Grooming is something that dogs learn, and we recommend puppies to start as soon as they have their shots needed to be in the shop so that we can build up their confidence and create a bond that they will need for their lifetime
Give us a call at 806-353-2275 so we can get your puppy started out right so they can beat the summer heat that’s creeping up 🔥

05/14/2024

🌿Welcome to Nettie’s Greenhouse!🌿

We're thrilled to announce the upcoming grand opening of our family-owned greenhouse this June in the heart of Amarillo, Texas! 🎉

At Nettie’s Greenhouse we're more than just a greenhouse - we're a community hub for all things green and growing. Whether you're a seasoned plant enthusiast or just discovering your green thumb, our doors are open to you!

Come explore our wide selection of locally grown plants, from vibrant flowers to lush foliage and everything in between. Our knowledgeable staff is here to help you find the perfect plants for your home or garden and offer expert advice along the way.

Join us as we embark on this green journey together! Like our page to stay up-to-date on upcoming events, special offers, and gardening tips. And be sure to stop by our greenhouse when we officially open our doors in June - we can't wait to meet you!

Welcome to the Nettie’s Family!

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05/13/2024

We’ve had quite an assortment of colorful personalities lately! One of our favorite things about our career is getting to know each individual pup and their defining characteristics; whether it be something they’re born with or something cosmetic we get to help bring to life with the our craft ✨💅🏻

What’s your favorite part of your fur baby? 🐾

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05/11/2024

Cheers to the ones who pamper, play, and love unconditionally; sharing their fur babies and filling our lives with joy!
Happy National Dog Mom Day to all the incredible dog mommas out there 🐾🩷

If you have a favorite selfie with your baby or celebrate today we would love to see some pictures in the comments of our Bark Avenue family!

05/10/2024

Announcing our April raffle winner Miss Zoe and her momma Tiffany Flores! They won a dinner date to Cask and Cork, and we had the pleasure of treating Zoe to a spa day before they took home their prize 🐾🩷

Stay tuned to see what’s in store for this month’s raffles 👀

05/02/2024

All of the best things in life come in pairs! 😍✌🏻🤞🏻

04/30/2024

Get ready for a dose of cotton ball cuteness with these adorable floofs! 🐾☁️

04/25/2024

We have had some extra cute-eared babies in lately; better to hear all the compliments on their fresh grooms with! 💅🏻😍

04/18/2024

Spring has SPRUNG 🤪✨
We have been hard at work making sure everyPAWdy is ready for the warm weather and sunny days ahead of us! Now we can see those bright eyes and sweet smiles once more 🩷

04/13/2024

This week had some 🐾😍
EveryPAWdy is feeling fresh and getting their spring clean on! Give us a call at 806-353-2275 so we can help your pups feel better as the weather starts to warm up ✨

03/21/2024

Little Leo had his first big boy haircut today with our stylist Hayley! Now he’s feeling fresh and ready for the Easter Bunny 🐇 🐣

Remember folks our March Madness Special is a chance to win a crisp $100 bill! Any grooming, nails, or self service is an entry, so give us a call before the end of the month for a chance to win and so your pup can be ready for Easter just like little Leo 🩷

03/06/2024

Bark Avenue's March Madness Special. You could win a cash prize of $100.00. Bring your pet in for any Grooming Service (this includes...SELF SERVICE, NAIL TRIMS, BATHS, GROOMING and any BOARDING STAYS at the Bed and Breakfast), and you will be entered into the March Madness Raffle. Who doesn't need an extra $100.00 dollars!!!!

02/26/2024

02/17/2024

Experience the Difference of Mobile Pet Styling
Please read the following as it will answer most of your questions
Let me introduce myself, my name is J. Scott Wilburn-Woods, the owner of Bark Avenue Pet styling, Amarillo's largest independently owned Pet Styling company. I am an award winning competition Show Groomer, World renowned Grooming Educator, ISCC U.S. Pet Pro Classic Pet Styling Judge. I also co-own a consulting firm, The Grooming Loop, which specializes in educating other groomers all over the world.

I currently own and operate two stationary Pet Styling salons, Bark Avenue's Bed and Breakfast, a boarding kennel designed just for your pups, two state of the art Mobile Pet styling Salons and a Do It Yourself pup wash.

I wanted to take a few minutes to explain how Mobile Grooming actually works and the benefits of using our Executive Curbside Service.

Having a dog is a lot of work. Your pooch is silly, sweet, and lovable, sure. But in between keeping them active, feeding them right, and making sure they’re clean, having a dog can be kind of tiring. Luckily for dog owners everywhere, mobile dog grooming exists.

Mobile dog grooming is a lifesaver when it comes to time, flexibility, and stress. It’s ultra-convenient, and there are practically no downsides. It’s well worth the money, and here’s why:

1. It’s Convenient
Imagine not even leaving the house to get your furry friend groomed. With mobile dog grooming, that’s exactly how it is.

2. There’s Less Stress
As I said, with mobile grooming, you don’t have to worry about a car ride, which is especially important for those dogs with car anxiety. Not only that, as an owner, you can rest assured that your pooch is safe and sound and close to home. They will be right outside your house.

Whether your dog is well-socialized or not, getting groomed in a facility with other dogs is at best a distraction for them and at worst a cause for them to stress. With mobile grooming, it’s just your pup and the groomer.

3. Get Personalized Attention For Your Pooch
Because of the one-on-one scenario, your dog will also get more personalized attention. Your groomer will be able to dedicate all of their time and attention to your dog’s individual needs. They’ll be able to provide you with the best possible service and experience the best benefits of dog grooming.

4. Prebooked annual schedule or Call-In Services available.
Once you and your pet are accepted as Bark Avenue Mobile Pet Styling clients, your pup will have a standing appointment for the rest of their life (as long as you don't move), or you can use our Call-In service, which ever works best for you.

5. Quality Services
Just because your groomer arrives in a van doesn’t negate the quality of their work. Mobile groomers are just as capable and experienced as those working at a brick and mortar. Rest assured, you’re getting the same quality grooming from our mobile services.

6. It’s Quicker
Once you take out the travel time, you’ll see the main reason people choose mobile dog grooming: it’s so much quicker. You won’t have to worry about factoring in the drop-off or pick-up times. And, because there are no other dogs, once your dog hops into the mobile grooming van, the groomer gets right to work.

Now, Hopefully, you have learned why mobile pet styling works best for your adorable tail-wagger.

THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW...

Bark Avenue offers two options for getting your pet groomed.

Option 1, Bark Avenue now offers a call in service. This service is only available on Fridays 8am until noon and must be prebooked 1 week in advance. We do not offer same day services and the service areas are limited. There is an additional trip charge of $25.00 for this service.

Option 2, is our every 4 week prebooked service, this means we are coming to your house every 4 weeks to groom or bathe your pup. Several times a year your pets’ appointment will be 5 or 6 weeks apart due to our vacation and scheduled times off.

Depending on the neighborhood (aka Service Area) you live in will determine if we can extend the opportunity to provide our every 4 week prebooked grooming services. Then there needs to be an availability to take your pet as a new client. Some service areas are 100% booked and have a waiting list, while others have several available appointments.

In order to maintain an efficient schedule for option 2, each neighborhood has its designated day of the week that we service it, (for example Wolflin is serviced on Mondays only, we don't go to any other neighborhood that day, the next day we might be in the Colonies etc).

Just as important as your neighborhood, we have to consider what breed of dog you own. Not all dogs are a good fit for mobile grooming. The most common request we have is for large geriatric dogs that can't or won't get into the owners car. The truth of the matter is this, if your dog won't get into your car they won't get UP INTO the mobile unit. It's not that we don't care about or love these dogs, it's a safety issue for your pup as well as my employees. Keep in mind that the mobile groomer works alone and if there is a need for assistance there isn't anyone there to help out with these large geriatric pups.

A few more reasons that not every pet is a good fit for Mobile grooming. The key word is FIT... Some dogs like a Great Pyrenees or a St Bernard just won't fit in our bath tubs or on our tables.

Last but not least are the dogs that BLOW COAT, (Huskies, Malamutes, Chow Chows etc). Look folks, we love these breeds of dogs just as much as you do but, imagine putting your dog that sheds like crazy in your car and taking a high velocity blow dryer to it. It would ruin your car. This type of coat gets everywhere, in every little crack and crevice known to man, not to mention the A/C unit... Sorry, these breeds are not a good fit for Mobile Grooming.

To wrap this up, lets talk about DOODLES.

Let's be honest about this, Doodles have a reputation in the grooming world right now and let me explain why. It's not the dog, it's the owner that has been lied to and misinformed from the breeder. More than likely the breeder told you that these dogs were low maintenance and you only have to take them to the groomer a couple of times a year...THIS IS NOT TRUE, and I'll explain why. Poodle coat is curly and everything likes to stick to it, Golden Retriever coat is straight and likes to shed or fall out. When you mix these two coat types together, its like a piece of velcro and a cotton ball trying to stay untangled...THIS IS AN IMPOSSIBLE TASK. Then you exacerbate the original problem by mixing in other breed types to the Golden Doodle. There are hundreds of variations of the Doodle and each breed has it's own set of coat types that we as groomers experience. This is the short version of the Doodle and it's costly coat. This is the solution and the Policies and Procedures regarding Doodles wanting services at Bark Avenue Mobile Pet Styling. We require a meet and greet with all Doodles and their Owners prior to any services or prices being quoted. This is a free service to determine if you and your pup are a good fit for Mobile grooming.

PLEASE REMEMBER...YOUR PETS SAFETY IS OUR #1 PRIORITY.

NEEN MORE INFORMATION...VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT

We Care About All of Our Customers and Their Pet’s Grooming Needs. Read More.

02/02/2024

Sweet Amadeus has crossed the rainbow bridge. 🌈😢 We will miss you sweet boy but know you are running and playing now. Sending warm thoughts to your family.

12/14/2023

✨️Things to ask your groomer!✨️

As I have mentioned before, the grooming industry is 🚫NOT🚫 regulated like the human cosmetology, barber, and esthetic industry.

What this means is that basically ANYONE can purchase tools from amazon, walmart, or wherever and call themselves a groomer and charge people for it...even though they have 0 training nor insurance.
There are NO formal licenses required for grooming!

There are, however, several accredited grooming schools and academys as well as apprenticeships that offer several week courses which include canine anatomy, in depth training of bathing and drying each different breeds coat, breed standard grooms, show grooms and much more.
Many of these require you to perfect bathing, conditioning and drying and have an understanding of canine anatomy before even touching sharp objects!

These are some of the major questions to ask when choosing a groomer!

❗️Don't just choose them because they are the cheapest!
❗️Don't just choose them because they have an immediate opening tomorrow.

You are handing over a living being 🐶 to someone who will be handling sharp objects around their faces, sanitary areas, etc.

Make sure your family's pet(s) is/are in safe, gentle and caring hands! 🫶

12/12/2023

RIP Tripp. We will miss you.