The Barking Lot

Services

Price is based on size, coat condition, temperament and the type of groom.

Nails and Add-Ons

Nail trims, pad trims and gland expression need an appointment but can usually be done the same day.

• Nail Clipping/Filing
• Anal Glands Expressed
• Ear Cleaning
• Medicated/Oatmeal/Herbal Shampoo
• De-Skunk Treatment
• De-Shedding Treatment
• Skin And Coat Conditioning
• Teeth Brushing
• Nail TrimQuick service, usually same day.
• Pad TrimQuick service, usually same day.

What The Barking Lot says

In their own words, from barkinglotpetgrooming.com, read October 9, 2026.

• Senior petsWe have stairs that lead to the bathtub for large dogs, senior dogs, dogs with bad joints and some dogs who just prefer not to be lifted.
• Calm, low-stress settingWhen your pet is with us we will do our best to make it as relaxing, enjoyable and stress-free as possible for them.
• No sedationWe do not sedate them.
• Grooms catsSpecializing in dogs and cats, we offer a variety of trims to suit every need.

Hours

Good to know

The Barking Lot is a full-service, open-style grooming salon that has served Livingston County since 1995, specializing in dogs and cats with trims for function, comfort, beauty or the show ring. The groomers include Cathy, grooming professionally since 1987, and Robin, who finished grooming school in 1986.

Pets are not rushed, and stairs lead up to the tub for large, senior or stiff-jointed dogs. The salon does not sedate pets.

The salon posts hours of Tuesday to Saturday, 8 am to 4 pm.

Other groomers in Howell

What grooming costs in Howell: a full groom runs $65 to $73, median $65, across the 3 salons that price one.

Every groomer in Howell, with which ones groom cats.

• Noble Dog Shoppe & SpaTown Commons Dr.,. Grooms cats
• Pet Xtras Grooming & TrainingW. Highland Rd.,. Grooms cats
• Tailored Tails Grooming Co.E Grand River. Grooms cats