There was and still is an old approach to grooming. However we at Barkbus go by a new approach. For years groomers have followed the philosophy of alpha training, meaning dogs where and are  forced through grooming. The customer (the owner of the dog) gets what the customer wants by almost any means. Dogs where muzzled, held down by multiple people, yelled at, aggressively restrained to get the task completed and keep the customer happy at the dogs expense. This method got the job done while also traumatizing our pets.

Times have changed and dogs aren't merely pets anymore, they are mans best friend! We know better now. We care what food they eat, we care if they are hurt, scared or happy. The future of grooming is here with Barkbus.

The Barkbus grooming philosophy is about having a trustful bond between ourselves and your pet.

Our method doesn't worry if the job doesn't get done to completion. Instead we help your dog

build confidence and a sense of safety. Which includes warning your pet that a load noise is about

to occur, such as the high velocity dryer. Being gentle and patient, giving affection and breaks,

giving them lots of rewards and bringing them back to calm before we proceed. This approach is

kind and helps them be calm, comfortable and cooperative and inevitably actually enjoying the

grooming process. Every single task might not be completed during their first few grooms, but

with practice they will eventually become an amazing grooming dog. This approach translates

into a less anxious dog, better vet visits, a safe experience and in my opinion the only way a dog

should be treated, with love, empathy and compassion.