Bark Avenue Canine Designs

🚨 We have openings WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY!! 🚨

Comment “MINE” to claim them!

Packages:
Bath - aromatherapy bath, blow dry, brush, nail trim, a**l gland expression, and ear cleaning

Deshed bath - the bath package PLUS a specially formulated shampoo and deep conditioning treatment

Clip - the bath package PLUS a full-body hair cut, specifically tailored to your specifications and their breed

Face, Feet, F***y - the bath package and a hair cut on the three fastest-tangled areas.

We specialize in dematting, deshedding, and spoiling rotten!

Some before and afters of today: Griff and Bo!

Check out today’s dogs!

Mollie and Gunner ♥️

Baby Mia after 1/2 her hair was taken off - She’s still fluffy!

Before and after of Mr Eddie! 🥰

Mr Bear!!! Look at his biiiiig smile 😊

Some sweet doodles from today!

Ever wonder what it looks like while we're grooming matted dogs? Take a look at these before and after pics of 3 dogs the past few months!

Kudos Emily and McKenna!

MASSIVE FLASH SALE - TOMORROW ONLY!

Walk-in nail trims are $10 from 8am to 12pm with Emily! No prior customer status needed, no appointment required. Proof of shots (for Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella) need to be shown at time of service.

Grab your dogs up and run in for professional nail trims for $5 off - this is a ONE TIME EVENT you don't want to miss out on!!!

Payments accepted: Cash, Check, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express (*credit cards will have a 2.95% fee applied)
4914 Skyway Dr, Manhattan, KS 66503
785-565-0612 option 1

Does your pup need a bath or a haircut? Book today with Emily (through the QR code or by hitting "get started" on our website https://barkavenuemhk.com/ ) and add a screenshot of this post for 10% off your first appointment!

Emily is a 3rd generation groomer, currently going through school and is eager to fill up her books. She has been with us part time for a few months, and is ready to jump in with both feet. Available hours for appointments:
Monday-Friday drop off between 8-8:30am - 6 appointments available
Saturday drop off between 8-8:30am - 4 appointments available

Call in 785-565-0612 option 1 or book online - request Emily!

School's coming back, and we know you've gotten a new hair do - get your dog in for theirs!

We have one full-time fully experienced groomer and two groomers-in-training. Give us a ring or use our Paw Partner app (https://pawpartner.com/wildcat-pet-resort) to request an appointment!

barkavenuemhk.com
785-565-0612 opt 1

REMINDERS FOR THE FOURTH:
1. We are by appointment only and pick up is a strict timeframe
2. If not boarding, keep your pets LOCKED UP INSIDE
3. Stay hydrated (with REAL water)
4. DO NOT BURN THE HOUSE DOWN!!!
5. Have fun 😘

BATH OPENINGS!
We have a groomer-in-training working with us, and she'd LOVE to get to know you and your furry dogs! If your couch and vacuum are in desperate need of a break, let her know.

Now through the end of the month she will have openings M-F for bath packages with the deshed add-on, and to thank you for booking she's offering $15 off!

Connect through PawPartner or by calling 78/5-565-0612 and asking to book with Emily on a day that works for you both - hope to see you soon 🥰🐾

THANK YOU to everyone that has gone on and linked your accounts, added vaccines, taken cute pictures, and paid online! YOU are all AMAZING!
When you log in, scroll WAAAAAY to the bottom of your dashboard and hit "Service Agreements" to sign through our Boarding/Daycare, Grooming, Group Play, Medical, Unaltered, Payment, and Abandonment agreements. This can save you up to 20 minutes at check in!

Daycare dogs:
You do NOT need a reservation to come in Mon-Fri

Boarding dogs & cats / Grooming dogs:
You DO need a reservation to come in, any time.

HEY ALL! WE HAVE A NEW APP! We are partnering with PawPartner to reduce our paper use and help make all of YOUR lives easier!
Once we go live, with just the tap of a few buttons you will be able to:
1. Request / Update / Cancel boarding or grooming reservations
2. Upload grooming inspiration photos
3. Upload most recent vaccination photos
4. Pick the most embarrassing photo for your pet's profile pic
5. Update your contact information as you need to (emails, phone numbers, addresses)
6. Fill out the agreements and contracts BEFORE coming in
7. Reminders for upcoming appointments and notifications when they are done being tortu--- I mean... pampered!

AND SO MUCH MORE!

Help us out by downloading the app ASAP and log in with your email address you have on file with us. Once you're logged in it should give you the option to "update" your pets information. If you try to log in and it doesn't connect you to your account LET US KNOW by calling 785-565-0612 option 1 or shooting us a message through FB.

New and exciting changes coming soon - keep your ears up and your paws ready!

Have you received your grooming certificate and you're just starting out? Are you an experienced groomer looking for a new shop to work in? Is your spouse PCSing to Ft Riley and you're needing to rebuild your clientele?

Hit us up by filling out an online application! We'd love to get to know you and your grooming experience. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/V9MQCSQ

Breed of the Week is here! We're going to hear about Disney's new favorite dog: Australian Cattle Dogs (or commonly known as blue/red heelers)!

As seen on Bluey TV we know they are loyal, intelligent, energetic, and honestly comical when in good company. As far as the breed themselves go, they need near CONSTANT stimulation or exercise.

Before getting an Australian Cattle Dog, here are a few things to keep in mind:
- Socialization is a must for young pups to ensure they feel confident around other people and dogs (and lessen the chance of aggression towards others)
- Keep their minds busy with jobs to do: training, busy boards, agility, swimming, playing outside, etc.
- High energy = high protein diet, be sure you're feeding good quality food in accordance to their age (puppy, adult, senior)
- As smooth coated dogs, they need brushed out once a week and bathed every 8-10 weeks. Bath packages start at $55.
- Twice a year these boogers will shed their undercoat and need to be thoroughly brushed out, getting a deshed bath package is also a good way to literally literally BLOW that hair out.

As always, make sure you are doing research before getting any type of dog to ensure they will fit your lifestyle and budget. All dogs are good dogs to good owners like you!

Take this fun BuzzFeed quiz - Which Bluey Character are you? https://www.buzzfeed.com/meghwilhelm/bluey-character-quiz Comment it below!

Happy Wednesday! Here's BREED OF THE WEEK: The Welsh Corgi 🍑

We all know they are well well known for their peach or fluffy bread-like butt floof, and that they shed like crazy a few times a year. What you may not have known (I certainly did not) that corgis are 🧚‍♀️Enchanted🧚‍♂️ - Legends state that Corgis were for fairies and elves the way humans now have horses, oxen, and other working animals. If you look closely to their coat, you can still see where the "fairy saddle" would sit! Also, they commonly will partake in "frapping" - frantic random acts of play (running in circles), more commonly known as "the zoomies".

Things to consider before getting a Fairy Steed:
- Lifespan is 12-13 years, depending on lineage and lifestyle
- Shed a lot, and require more frequent brushing
- Grooming packages start at $45 for a bath and $55 for a "face/feet/fanny" trim up, and are recommended every 6-8 weeks
- Higher energy level, meaning you'll want to engage in both physical and mental exercise regularly
- Lower training and exercise will lead to more excessive barking (that your roommates and neighbors may complain about)
- These bread bois are SMART - so get them trained up to show off at parties!
- Common health issues include: ear infections and hip dysplasia

As always, do research to make sure a breed/dog will be a good fit with your lifestyle and budget - every dog is a good dog with good owners like you!

Spring Cleaning? Who is she?

But really, we'd love your old blankets and towels. All donations are used in our facility for our boarding, daycare, and grooming guests - so they're guaranteed to be loved (and maybe eaten)!

Happy Monday - and welcome to BREED OF THE WEEK!

Huskies are evermore one of the more popular breeds across the US, and for good reason! They are sweet, sassy, immensely intelligent, very soft, and tolerate their small human overlords.

Obviously their loyalty bred the great Alaskan trek to retrieve serum for the diphtheria outbreak in 1925. What you may NOT have known is that this cunning breed was also used for search and rescue of downed planes in WWII! Planes would get the sled teams close to the wrecks and the team would make it the rest of the way to rescue the pilot and cargo from the wreckage. Talk about COOL!

Before getting a husky, here are some things to know:
- Their fur is THICK which has a dual-purpose: keeping cold and dirt out, making a mess of my couch. You'll want to watch their once-a-year shedding (it feels like it's from March to October) with lots of brushing.
- Husky bath packages start at $65 and go up depending on coat condition, size, temperament, and if you add on our deshed package.
- They are more prone to having hip dysplasia and epilepsy, which could mean a more expensive vet bill each year.
- Thicker fur = hot dog. Be sure that you have an indoor area for your pet during the hot months, regardless of where you live. They may protest coming in during the winter though, so be sure to film it and put it on social media for all of us to laugh.

As always, do research to make sure whatever dog you get is a good fit for your lifestyle and finances. All dogs are good dogs, with good owners like you!

Yikes! Did you realize that Easter weekend is only 17 days away?? Call us quick to hop in for baths or nail trims!

Phone: 785-565-0612
Email: [email protected]

Breed of the Week: Newfoundland!

You probably have heard that "double coated" dogs will shed 2x a year - around Spring/Fall. HOWEVER - did you know that spayed/neutered Newfies shed ALL YEAR??? This is going on my TIL list for today.

Things to consider before getting a Newfoundland:
- These dogs need brushed out (slicker brush or long tooth comb) at minimum 2 times a week.
- Professional grooming should be every 5-6 weeks, and bath packages start at $80.
- Prone to ear infections, make sure you're getting them cleaned properly on a regular basis, and checked at the vet quickly if they start to smell ye**ty (think bread dough) or they shake their heads more often.
- Males get up to 150lbs and Females to 120lbs. This means they are HUNGRY kids and will need a high-volume nutritious diet to maintain a healthy weight.
- While they are great with kids overall, they need supervised at all times when with smaller people due to their size and energy level. They can be clumsy and do things they don't mean to.
- Life expectancy is 9-11 years, dependent on lineage and lifestyle.

As always, do research to make sure a breed/dog will be a good fit with your lifestyle and budget - every dog is a good dog with good owners like you!

Happy Spring Break! Be safe this week as you're traveling!

Reminder from our boarding side:

Happy Spring Break Everyone!!

Reminder that during this week (March 10-17), Daycare is by reservation only and is booked up. Due to our kennels inside being completely full for the break, we have very limited space (outdoor only) for our daycare friends.

Thank you all for your understanding. Have a fun and SAFE break - see you again soon!

Welcome to FAQ Friday! Our question for this week is a good one for those who are boarding over on the Wildcat side during Spring Break!
"My dog is boarding at Wildcat, can you groom them before I pick up?"

Short answer: YES! Just call to schedule ASAP to ensure we have the space :)

Reminder: all of our haircut grooming is booked for the Spring Break time, but we do still have room for baths and nail trims!

Lettuce pray we find him.

Book your pup's grooming session so they will look, and smell, their best for the holidays! Call 785-565-0612 to beat the rush.

Hello!

We have upgraded our reservation system. You should now receive an email reminding you of your upcoming grooming appointment. There will likely be a few glitches as we get this going. As we were setting this up, our test emails were being sent to our spam folder. You will likely have to go into your spam folder and mark any emails from [email protected] as safe. We will only send out emails to confirm appointments or as a reminder that we need updated shot records for your pet.

Thanks!

Michael