Bark & Co

Bark & Co. is a dog grooming salon in the heart of Black Rock, in Melbourne's bayside, focused on quality coat care for dogs of all breeds and sizes. The salon's stated aim is straightforward: a stress-free, enjoyable experience for every dog that comes through the door.

The team leans on gentle handling, considered products and breed-appropriate technique, tailoring each visit to the dog in front of them rather than working to a single template. The full menu runs from a simple bath and dry through to breed-standard styling, with wash-and-tidy options for both single and double coats and add-ons such as nail care, teeth cleaning, medicated shampoo and de-shedding. Small to medium dogs are the salon's bread and butter, with larger breeds considered case by case, and there is real care taken with puppies on their first visit and senior dogs whose coats are harder to maintain. The approach with matting is comfort over vanity, dogs are never sedated, and owners are asked to leave their dog in the salon's hands, since most pets settle better without their person watching.

Demand speaks for itself, with the salon often booked well in advance.