Business Details
23 Years
experience
Luxury Pet Boarding & Grooming in Tyler, TX
Founded in 2003, we pioneered luxury pet care in East Texas by combining 17+ years of competitive grooming expertise with personalized boarding services. Our state-of-the-art facility features 33 sanitized suites, daily cleaning protocols, and trained staff dedicated to pet safety. As a family-operated business, we prioritize transparency in operations, maintaining strict vaccination requirements and detailed guest care documentation. Our team includes certified groomers with championship competition experience who personally oversee all aspects of pet wellness.With a 24/7 commitment to client education, we provide comprehensive pre-stay consultations and detailed post-stay care reports. Our facility design incorporates natural play areas, size-appropriate exercise zones, and proprietary food storage systems ensuring optimal pet health. We maintain full compliance with animal health regulations while offering flexible check-in/check-out options tailored to modern pet owner schedules.
Services
Pet Boarding
Day Boarding
Full Haircut
Bath/Tidy
Medication Assistance
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We offer 17+ years of competitive grooming expertise since 2003
- Our facility features 33 luxury suites with daily sanitization
- We provide 24/7 personalized care documentation for all guests
- Our team includes certified groomers with championship experience
- We maintain strict vaccination and safety compliance protocols
What people say
Exceptional cleanliness
Professional grooming expertise
Detailed care documentation
Competent staff
Veteran-owned operation
Services
Pet Boarding
Luxury boarding for all dog sizes in sanitized private suites with four daily potty/exercise sessions. Includes meal management, medication administration, and personalized care documentation. Our non-cage environment ensures pet comfort while maintaining strict safety protocols for disease prevention through daily cleaning.
Day Boarding
Structured daytime socialization with size-segregated play groups and twice-daily exercise sessions. Requires spay/neuter certification and friendly temperament. Offers mental stimulation through supervised interaction while maintaining hygiene standards with regular activity area sanitization.
Full Haircut
Comprehensive grooming service featuring breed-specific styling, anal gland expression, nail dremeling, and sanitary trimming. Combines professional technique with safety measures including pre-appointment photo references for precise cuts. Requires prior brushing to ensure coat readiness for optimal results.
Bath/Tidy
Essential grooming package including bathing, blow-drying, and targeted trimming around sensitive areas. Focuses on hygiene maintenance with optional nail care and ear hair removal. Designed for pets needing periodic refresh between full grooming sessions while maintaining coat health.
People
Wendy Grotheer
Owner
Certified groomer with championship competition experience since 2005. Founded Bark Avenue in 2008 after identifying boarding service gaps. Oversees daily operations and maintains hands-on involvement in grooming services while ensuring quality standards.
Terry Foote
Co-Founder
Provided essential support during facility planning and construction phases. Played pivotal role in navigating regulatory requirements during initial setup. Continues to offer strategic guidance for business operations while focusing on client relationship management.
Questions
What services do you offer for multi-pet families?
We accommodate multi-dog families in our spacious suites with no additional charges for cohabitation. Discounted rates apply for multiple pets with customized feeding and medication management included.
Do you accept pets with special dietary needs?
Yes, we manage special diets using owner-provided food in sealed containers. Our staff follows precise feeding instructions while maintaining strict portion control and dietary separation protocols.
What are your grooming requirements?
Grooming clients must arrive between 7-10AM with complete medical history. We require pre-appointment consultations for breed-specific cuts and maintain strict coat condition standards to ensure quality outcomes.
What vaccination records are needed?
Boarding requires current rabies, parvo/distemper, and bordetella vaccines. Senior pets need rabies only, while puppies require three rounds of core vaccines for safety compliance.
