Barkers Dog Grooming Auckland, at 32b The Concourse in Henderson, is a stress-free dog grooming and bathing service that grooms one dog at a time. The website says it is under a minute from the Lincoln Road exit of the Western motorway and close to Te Atatu, Massey, New Lynn, Westgate and Kumeu. Services include a full groom or bath for any breed and size, with a bath, blow dry, nail trim and ear clean, plus a short clip, scissor head, feet and tail tidy. Deshedding and style or breed grooms are also offered. Indicative prices are $50 as at 2026 for a short coat, $90 as at 2026 for a long or medium coat, and $160 as at 2026 for an extra long coat. Additional charges can apply for matt removal. Soap-free, hypoallergenic shampoos are used. Appointments are flexible, including weekends and public holidays. No appointment is needed for a drop-in, and owners are asked to text on the way, on 022 162 7740.
Customers mention the pricing, the nail clipping and the calm handling. One owner says a large, dirty labradoodle came out clean and sweet-smelling, and that a dog wary of the blow dryer was made comfortable. Another has taken their dogs for around five years and says the groomer is the best they have had. A third says a bichon was groomed with care after other groomers had made it look odd. Our pick in Henderson for a dog that is nervous around the dryer or needs patient handling.