Bark Avenue Grooming is a boutique dog salon on Pages Road in Allenton, Ashburton, set up as a spa-like space for dogs. The website says every visit aims to be positive, whether a dog is shy or full of personality, and the salon grooms all breeds and sizes. The groomer has more than seven years' experience, is a member of the National Dog Grooming Association of New Zealand, and holds current Pet First Aid certification. A full groom includes a double shampoo, blow dry, clipper work, scissoring and a nail trim, finished with doggie cologne. Full grooms start from $83 as at 2026, and the price varies with size, coat and temperament. Shorter options include a tidy around the muzzle, eyes and paws, a blow-out, and a wash only.
Customers say the staff are caring and the premises feel professional and safe, and they mention how pleasant the place smells. One owner brought a rescue dog in for his first groom, which was long overdue, and said he came home looking happier and much cleaner. Another owner was less happy, saying a recent cut left the coat uneven and not growing back the same. For a dog whose coat needs regular care, the shorter tidy-up between full grooms fits in well.