Bushwick Bark on Knickerbocker

Kristen Neufeld _{on Google}

Jan 12th, 2024

Warning for dog parents: My pup and I had a terrible experience at her last grooming appointment.
Her vet trims her nails regularly with no problems. I also had taken her to Bushwick Bark once before and it seemed to go fine. This time though I could hear that she was in distress within minutes of the groomer bringing her into the back room. I waited to see if she would calm down but it got worse so I went back to see if I could calm her down. That was when I saw there was ANOTHER DOG back there in the grooming room, which is tiny and cramped. Seemed like the groomers pet. I was not informed or asked if it was ok there was another dog there. My dog is friendly but gets excited and sometimes stressed around unfamiliar dogs, particularly if she is on leash or otherwise restrained. I would NEVER have consented to letting her be put in restraints and handled by an unfamiliar person WITH ANOTHER DOG in that tiny room, and I am shocked that a pet friendly business like Bushwick Bark would think it was ok to do that.
I will not be bringing her back. For some pet owners this may be the easiest or only grooming option, so I would just advise you to ask if there are another animals in the back room or insist on accompanying your pet during the visit.