Barking Department Pet Shop

Barking Department is a pet shop in Wolli Creek, in Sydney's inner south, that has run a dog grooming service since it opened. The jobs customers describe in their reviews are everyday ones: full grooms and washes, bath-and-tidy appointments, nail clips and ear cleaning. The dogs mentioned range from a small maltese through to a husky, so both long single coats and heavy double coats have come through the door.

The work singled out most warmly is de-matting. One returning client credited the groomers with patiently brushing knots out of a long coat rather than clipping the dog short, and a few local regulars have kept coming back since opening. Reviewers do stress the value of being specific at drop-off — agreeing on the length and finish first, bringing a photo if the look matters, and naming any extras such as ears or nails. It suits owners nearby who want a wash and tidy handled while they pick up pet supplies.