The Barking Lot

I started going here about a year ago. Reason being that the groomer that was going to, about 2minutes from my home was busy. So I thought I would try The Barking Lot. Needless to say I do not mind the extra time it takes to get there from my house. I am so very happy with all the services my doggies have had there. Personal staff and well maintained and clean shop. I highly recommend them!

I have had a few good experiences but my husband stopped on his way to work to buy dog food. Even though the owner was at the register helping a lady, he didn’t acknowledge my husband at all. After 7 minutes the lady left and another customer came from the back with his dog and cut right in front of my husband. The owner still didn’t acknowledge him and took the guy next. At that point my husband put the food back and left. All it would have taken was an «I’ll be right with you». Too many other options out there to be so oblivious.

We are visiting the area and were VERY IMPRESSED with The Barking Lot. It is ‘state of the art’ compared to the self-​service dog washing place we go to in Seattle — and about 25% cheaper! Our dog was the calmest she’s ever been getting a bath — it’s super helpful that we were able to both wash and dry her in the tub! If you haven’t been before, no worries. They will show you how to do everything.

Couldn’t have been happier. The place is spotless. I mean spotless. Tom was super helpful in making sure I had everything I needed and get me completely set up with their system. Awesome experience.

Awesome service, clean facility. My boyfriend and I adopted a dog from the Palm Springs Animal Shelter, and we had received a free wash for our new baby.
Our experience here was wonderful, and the gal suggested a certain shampoo and showed us the ropes.
We will be back :)

WOW! My first time ever and it was a breeze! Staff is wonderful, helpful and friendly!
I can’t believe a treasure like this was in my own backyard and I didn’t even know it.
Very clean, reasonable and made bathing my dog a great, easy experience. I have a chocolate lab about 80lbs and this was a wonderful time for both of us.
I would STRONGLY RECOMMEND bringing any dog here for services!

This place was great! The staff was very sweet and accommodating. They were also super helpful in showings us how to use the Do It Yourself Dog Washing stations.
The price was outstanding. 15 $ per dog.
Just a word of caution…
I made a huge mess. I mean HUGE! This is why we don’t do this at home, right? They seemed a little concerned with all the water that me and my Golden Retriever, Molly, were cascading every where, but appropriately so. «You okay in there?» was asked more than once. They never acted rudely and mostly they were laughing at/​with me for my ineptness at beautifying my pups.
Dog grooming is not easy and the pros earn every penny. I was on vacation with my dogs and had a free afternoon so I thought I’d give it a whirl. I was trying to save a few bucks and I did just that. Between my two dogs I usually spend almost $ 150 every time we visit our regular guy in LA. Huge savings. Huge mess. The dogs smelled great and had shiny coats but that extra something special given to their appearance by professional dog groomers wasn’t there.

Be sure to tip if you also make a huge mess of their shop.

Best of the best of the best experience!!!
Great staff. Took a Large Rottwieller and a mix dog and my dogs instantly liked the girl who welcomed us.
Bathing was so easy, no wrestling match, no chasing,
And soon as the warm water got them they were like
so comfortable.
You get your own stall withEVERYTHING YOU NEED, very well thought out enterprise.
I wish it were mine!

Megan has groomed our two «kids» for past few weeks and we could not be happier. Our dogs hear «Megan» and they get very excited. She’s a sweetheart and we can’t recommend her too highly. She listens and cares.
Randy & Keith
For Bunnie & Bugsy

This place is the GREATEST!!! Everyone there is so friendly and helpful!
Tom is always loving on the dogs and handing out treats, and Taylor is very sweet.
Megan is the BEST and my babies LOVE her!!! I never worry about them when they are there. They are always SO happy to see her, and she is so patient and loving towards them. That means the WORLD to me and puts my mind at ease. Not to mention… they always look so cute when I pick them up! They’ve had a few «bad haircuts» and bad experiences with other groomers in the past, and have come home visibly Stressed, but not anymore! :)
When I pick them up from the Barking Lot they are calm and happy.
Megan really listens and takes her time with them.
And… She always grooms them exactly the way I like them!
I can’t say enough about this place! I highly recommend it to anyone!
Thanks for opening such a great place here in the desert! :))
Debi

I’m disappointed with my second trip to the barking lot. This is most likely the last time I take my baby there. She’s still a baby and I understand she was a handful, but she basically ended up with half a groom… literally!!! From her waist back you can tell clippers where used, and from the wait up is noticeably longer. She also came home with two mats which I know we’re not there before as I run her belly and run my fingers through her fur daily. Clearly she wasn’t dryed/​brushed well. I was only charged bath and tidy price and not a full groom since she clearly didn’t get a FULL groom. But if I would have known this I would have taken her elsewhere.

Absolute best place to bathe your pup. They have self serve baths or you can get your pup groomed. Brought my doggie and felt so welcomed by everyone. Tom, the owner, is a generous and caring owner and animal lover. You can see his passion for this biz. He explained everything for our first time there. They have wonderful and all natural products and he lets you sample which is fantastic. Everyone working there was friendly and helpful. Take your dog of any size here… clean your dog and you don’t have to clean up or buy your own products. Great price too. Support this great local business. You won’t regret it.

Best place to groomer your own pooches, any size. Tom is amazing and all about customer service! Great prices and carries wonderful treats and healthy dog foods. My boys love going here

I am very particular about my little guys haircut and probably drive people crazy with my visions of how his cut could be. The staff and groomer are kind and patient. Most importantly she did an AMAZING job giving my little guy a teddy bear cut with a mohawk. 5 stars! We’ll be back! ^-^

This is by far the best referral we’ve received from an acquaintance! The Barking Lot is clean, wonderfully run & has ALL First quality Equiptment for you to use or have the groomer on site assist you with.
On a Sunday shortly before closing we e called & were welcomed immediately to a highly efficient groomer & the bathing began; 20 min later she was dry & being trimmed with loving care.
A Pekingese isn’t the easiest pooch to trim & she looks wonderful! The prices vary by what you would like to do yourself or have them assist you with. This business will definitely be my grooming spot while living in the desert all winter.
I can even go to my favorite grocery & department store while she’s getting clean & beautiful! This is a definite recommendation for me to give other residents at our RV resort.
The location on E Palm Canyon is in the Target/​Trader Joes lot on E side of Trader Joes behind Subway.

Great and safe place to take your best buddy! From check in to check out… the owner and groomers were AWESOME!
Being the parent of a 14 yo, blind Pom mix, and EXTRA protective… the barking lot staff was sensitive to his every whim, bark and…“what are u doing back there” look! Worth every cent for comfort and satisfaction that you know your best buddy in the entire universe is receiving the AAA+++ treatment that he’s earned and deserves. Definitely a return appt on our next visit to the desert.

Words cannot describe our gratitude. We came up up to Palm Springs yesterday to see my mother-​in-​law. My father-​in-​law has just passed. Because everything that was going on, my mother-​in-​law neglected to care for Cesar the Bichon frise. … Not to mention she is elderly.
Initially, my sister-​in-​law brought Cesar to the Barking Lot to do the do-​it-​yourself wash. The wonderful gal there said it was not enough, as he needed to be cut badly and offered to do it. Mind you, this is without an appointment and they were closing at 1 o’clock. Yesterday was Sunday. The dog was left there for them to do their magic…
We got a phone call to pick up Cesar and left to get him before the family arrived to my mother-in-law’s house. Evidentially, he was loaded with fleas and completely matted. His eyes were disgusting and needed to be overhauled. Again, they did this after closing hours and without an appointment on a Sunday. They didn’t even rush us. They talked for a bit with us about how to help Cesar.
I am not suggesting to come here without an appointment and for them to stay after hours. But, this is obviously an example of how much these people care for dogs. Our family got to spend time at the house with a fresh smelling and very happy family dog. My father-​in-​law loved that dog.
A big huge thank you to the wonderful people at the Barking Lot. You are one-​of-​a-​kind!

I brought in my dirty dog today for a self-​service wash and couldn’t have been more pleased with the very excellent customer service I received. The staff made both me AND my dog feel very welcome. I thought it was great how kindly they treated my old dog, fussed over her, and offered her treats.
The set-​up is ideal. You put your dog in the deep sink and pick out the type of shampoo you’d like to use. They offer several varieties of shampoo for sensitive skin, puppy, moisturizing, etc. Like a car wash, the soap is dispensed out of the water wand. They also offer massagers to deeply clean your dog, towels for drying, and, of course, a blow dryer for afterwards. Finally, you can spritz on several spa (or would that be «spaw»?) mists/​colognes.
There is also a small retail area with top-​quality foods, treats, toys, chews, etc. They offered me samples to take home to my dogs.
It was all very efficient, very clean, well-​priced and super convenient. On top of all that, the staff could not have been nicer or more accommodating.
Sadly, most of us have become accustomed to very low levels of customer service, if not downright rudeness, from many of the shopping experiences we have. Very happy to report that is NOT the case at the Barking Lot.
Here’s to their continued success. Even my old girl gives them four paws up.

What a fun, awesome place to take your dog for a bath. They have everything you need, including shampoo, conditioner (!) and towels. Even a blow dry option. Affordable and fun, I will certainly be returning here again instead of using my own bathtub or backyard and making a mess. Helpful, friendly staff.

Today’s National Dog Day
Pamper your pet at the Barking Lot!
We love this place, it’s a self serve Spa for your pets!
If you need a break they have an expert groomer, Miriam, on hand to style your pooch…
Did I mention this place is clean, real clean!!!
And a shout out to a new staff member, Taylor, she made us feel like valued customers today, «Great job Taylor…»
The owner Tom, is a huge dog lover, and created the perfect haven to pamper your pet.
Kudos Tom & Crew!