Central Bark Grooming & Dog Wash, Missoula MT

$19 per dog for nail “trimming” which consisted of removing just the veryyy tip of each nail. Website says $7 they told me $18 each but ended up charging me $38 cash for 2 dogs, total of 15 mins time. My dog was hanging by her neck off the table at one point as well, being strangled and I wasnt allowed to go pick her up so she could not be hanging. My dogs first experience with any grooming and it was traumatic enough she wont be able to be calm enough for another. I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone.

Guy is The Best! Coco looks and feels like a whole new dog! At first she was a little afraid, but when I picked her up, she was so happy and looked Amazing! Thank you so much! I highly recommend these guys! Very reasonable priced, super friendly and quick.

A wonderfully compassionate, expert, thoughtful shop where you really feel taken care of. Obviously kind, caring people who do an exceptional job with the pups, really a gem of a spot. Hugely impressed and thankful. All star service and outcomes, deserving of as much business as they can handle.

Leo and Sadie truly love going here. Leo gets groomed and Sadie gets a manicure and uses the self bathing tubs. I can not say enough wonderful words about the staff and how clean it is. They are always so accommodating. I love when I pull in the dogs are wagging their tail. They know where they are going. Leo goes to sleep normally while he is groomed he is so relaxed. Thanks Guy and your staff!

We had an nail trim appointment this morning. We wrangled up all 3 of our dogs gave calming medicine to two of them and headed to our appoint only to find out the groomer called in "sick". I asked why they did not call she said they did not have our phone number which is not true. They called is the last 2 times their groomer called in "sick" on a Saturday and also ask for your phone number when booking your appointment. This is the 3rd time this has happened! She did say can you come back at 1: 00 I advised her we had a funeral today and we could not. She offered no real apology, no sorry you gave your dogs calming medicine and drove all the way over here, sorry we did not call nothing it was very obvious their Saturday groomer does this alot and she is tired of dealing with it. We will be finding a place with consistency as we schedule things around our busy schedules.

I’ve used almost every self wash dog wash in Missoula, and this one is by far, the best! The place is clean and smells good, and the staff are friendly and very helpful. They have an extra large tub for my big dog, with stairs to get in, which is wonderful! You can adjust the temperature of the water (a lot of the car wash/dog wash places don’t do that), they have a great blow dryer, they offer great products and brushes to use for the bath, and they clean up the tub for you when you’re done! They really thought of everything, and it makes the whole pieces so much better!
I’ve never used the grooming services, (my dog doesn’t need them) but I absolutely would in a heartbeat. I love that they have their tables right out front when you walk in so you know they have nothing to hide about what they do there. I highly recommend them for any dog bathing/grooming needs, they are great!

Was in Missoula for 10 days with our pups and they needed a bath in the worst way so we found this self wash and it was awesome! Very friendly, great facility, all the supplies included to make your dog clean! Would highly recommend!

Things have changed. Groomers don’t stay very long. Owners are rude. The last time my dog was in for grooming she ended up with trachea problems and coughing. They insisted nothing happened, but I had a big veterinarian bill, meds and vitamins. Not going back.

Place was clean. Gentlemen was friendly and helpful. The older lady was snotty, and rude. Tried to charge me 32.00 per dog. One was 41lbs, 15lbs and 10lbs. Got upset when I questioned it. Will be looking for another place.

I was so impressed with the staff. My dog has anxiety when she gets her nail trimmed and the groomer was excellent with her. He talked to her while he was working on her to try to calm her down. She endured it and came out with her tail wagging (almost). And they work well together!

We are not from the area but if we were this would definitely be our home groomer! They treated us and our dog with such respect and kindness! You can definitely tell they are dog people. 10/10 would come back again when we are in town.

Skilled groomers but unhealthy environment. They are very busy and do not have space for new clients, nothing wrong with that. Instead of referring you to another groomer in a polite fashion you will be treated with rudeness and annoyance by the owners. All the staff and groomers have been great no issues with them. Owner Sherry has major anger issues, her people skills are non-existent. Her husband Guy seems decent but overworked and exhausted. Would not trust my dogs to this environment. I interacted with Central on a weekly basis as part of my job and it was not a good experience. I was treated like an annoyance rather than a paying customer. I was always polite, I cleaned up after myself and tipped well. I recommended Central to dozens and dozens of dog owners in the past, but of course not anymore. I wish I had a recommendation, but I haven't had a good experience with any groomer in Missoula yet so I've just taught myself to do it.

I have stopped in here every time I'm in town. I am an over the road Truck driver. So it's easy and convenient for me to bobtail my truck to Central Bark. Plus the bonding experience I have with giving her a bath is priceless. It's a great place and an amazing experience.

Got a couple good months until they had problems with keeping groomers. Then it was hit and miss for good groomers. I have had poodles for 50 years and not a problem until this. Have gotten another groomer without staffing problems.

Clean facility. Used the self service bay. Made an appointment but you don’t HAVE to. Friendly, competent, helpful staff. Groomers did the nails for me and they did a better job than I ever have! We’ll be making this a regular thing.

Self-service dog wash with big, fluffy, extra furry dog: Ala who was behind the counter was so helpful, really made the whole process less stressful and easier for me, with a bad back. Everything was clean, easy, soap was available, perfect brush and wet brush, great size tub, no bending required. She helped me when I couldn't reach under my dog and get her belly. Easy, good pricing, I will be returning. Ala really made the entire experience wonderful. My dog now smells so clean! The only thing I wish for is that the hair dryer had warm air coming out out of it, as I think my extremely furry dog would have dried faster that way. GREAT PLACE, thank you for being there!