Walk-in wash: Barking Clean

When dog lover Maria Court’s new puppy Zoe came with a few unexpected health issues and very sensitive skin, she became determined to find products that would be suitable for her furry friend. And so, the idea of Barking Clean Self-Service Dog Wash was born.

The standalone units are large, elevated stainless-steel tubs with removable shower heads, making it easy to contain and wash canines of all shapes and sizes.

The units are currently operating from outside the Prebbleton Veterinary Hospital and Auto Express Car Wash/Tunnel Wash on Sawyers Arms Road, Harewood (near The Groynes dog park).

Costing just $10 in note or coins to operate, each wash includes luxurious, natural-ingredient shampoo, conditioner and flea shampoo, using warm water and a two-speed blow-dryer, brush and an automatic cleaning rinse after each use. The units are safe, easy to use and regularly cleaned.

“All our products used are specifically designed for the best care of your pooch,” says Maria.

“This includes premium ingredients free of phosphates, parabens and enzymes, soap free and bio-degradable.”

Better yet, they are “gentle enough for everyday use, suitable for all coat types, and pH balanced especially for dogs”.

With the aim of “every customer – both human and canine – to have a great experience at our dog wash” it sounds like a service worth barking over.

Find Barking Clean – Self Service Dog Wash Open 24/7 on Facebook; or at Prebbleton Veterinary Hospital, 56 Blakes Road, Prebbleton and Auto Express Car/ Tunnel Wash, 530b Sawyers Arms Road, Harewood.