[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We're very happy that our nervous dog approves of bark bath! We took the steps mentioned in the booklet to get him used to the machine and it worked like a charm. He's quite shaggy so this bath doesn't totally replace a typical bath, but it's great for in between groomings or if you only have a shower at home.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I purchased this mobile shampooer for my 2 dogs and it's great for the purpose of getting them clean, however, it leaks quite a bit of water/solution when trying to clean, and the unit itself is very noisy despite the promise of being quieter, scares the dogs! If you don't mind the mess and the noise, it definitely gets the job done!

I used nearly a full bottle of shampoo and a full tank of water to attempt to clean my dog's belly where he leaks pee. It was a dismal disappointment! I was hoping for a no fuss solution to the constant urine smell coming from my 13 year old dog that could be used in between bathes. This was not the answer. There is no way I can afford to use a whole bottle of shampoo every time I want to clean up his belly, at $18.99 per two pack It's just too expensive. I returned the grooming system and had to eat the cost of the shampoo because they are not returnable! So NOT happy. What am I supposed to do with the rest of the shampoo? There are no instructions on how to use it without the Barkbath system.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Worked as advertised. Did a good job. It would be much better for dogs larger than mine - one 13# the other 17#. I had a tough time getting it to work on their small frames. Did a great job cleaning and they were much dryer when we were finished than they are even after drying with a conventional bath, but it is not stellar for the little guys.

I had replied to my review Emil after my purchase saying that we tried it out and all of our dogs were scared of it and wouldn't let it be used on them and because of their reaction I wanted to return the Barkbath system but have yet to receive a response in any for so that I may return a product I have no use for and get my money back.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It gets the shampoo and good and it is a more convenient way for bathing are 50 + pound dog who hates baths. She isn't bothered by the vacuum noise. I would have thought the vacuum would get more moisture out but it doesn't.

I was so excited when this came out. I have a 90lb Bernese Mountain Dog that HATES getting baths. It's just a huge chore for me and I thought this would make the situation much easier. I received the BarkBath, still very optimistic and I primed it and noticed that the water just trickles out of the nosle. I then held my dog and tried bathing him. Biggest disappointment ever. The water didn't even go down to his skin and barely any dirt came out of him (he goes to our machine shop every day and is always very dirty). He has a huge white patch on his chest which looked just as dirty as when I started on that area by the time I finished. It was a big waste of money and time. If you have a dog with a long, thick coat, DO NOT BUY THIS!

The tool works great, easy to use, significantly less mess albeit not completely. I am pleasantly surprised at how well kept both my malamute and husky are looking lately; friends and family have noticed how "bright white" the Malamute's white long fur is looking. I am also surprised at how little the noise bothers the animals. My Mal usually can't stand still for more than a minute washing her the old way. She hated the bathing process. Now, she is totally at ease and I think enjoys the "Bark and Bath". And I am significantly less wet after the process. I would give it 5 stars except that the unit seems to leak more water than I expected; actually more is leaked than is lost via the vacuum wand. The wand does an complete job of collecting both the soap and rinse water. It's a good thing a mat is provided.

Ok, I would give it five stars.... because it is awesome, but it is extremely loud and it needs more clarity to pet owners about the process of using this for their pets. So, I am going to give it four stars and provide a very large amount of information. First, it is very loud, louder (I think than a vacuum, easily as loud as the larger rug cleaner). BUT it leaves the puppies much dryer than any other method of washing I have tried... I personally think dryer than I get them from the groomer. My one pup, her fur soaks up water, this manages to pull it back out - she is half husky but has the undercoat and all. Second, I have already recommended this and at least one other person has bought it already - so, I want to put my advice here so that everyone can ignore it too. Wait to buy this until your dog let's you brush them and cut their nails. Dogs that don't like baths or brushing or nail cutting, are not just going to sit there and let you use this. IT IS Loud. I have been training my girls, and it will be months before they are "willing" to let me do this often. So far, we have been just using it for spot cleaning. This product IS AWESOME! But like other things we want to do to groom our dogs, you have to be patient and work them into liking it too. BUT... now that I used that, my dogs let me vacuum them too... LOL Not for more than a minute, but it is funny.

You don't find out till after you purchase the machine you HAVE to use their product or void warranty and they don't offer a flea shampoo... I bought this product because I'm disabled and the opportunity to bath my dogs on the table instead on bent over the tub was great.....till I got it and before taking it out of the box I grabbed the manual where it tells me I can't use it with any shampoo but what they supply and they don't make a flea shampoo. Living in the south its kind of a requirement, so I'm not very happy with my purchase in fact it has never left the box. I've called customer service twice only to get someone not from the US and neither understood about fleas. Upon asking to be transferred stateside I was told they couldn't do that but they could ask in a report for someone to call me. Still waiting on that call a month later. Would I buy this product again NO but if you don't have a flea problem it might be for you, who knows...