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BISSELL 1844A BarkBath Portable Dog Bath and Grooming System

3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars 736 ratings

BarkBath System
Brand Bissell
Target species Dog
Product Dimensions 21L x 43.8W x 31.8H Centimetres
Material Plastic
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About this item

  • Portable so you can bathe your dog in any room of the house with virtually no mess
  • Cleans from the skin up with specially designed nozzles that go beneath the fur
  • Cleans a 80lb Plus dog with less than 48-Ounce of water vs traditional bathing in a tub which can use up to 19 gallons of water
  • System includes Portable Bath Unit, Bath Tool with Storage Bag, Microfiber Mat, Face and Paws Microfiber Cloth and 16-Ounce No-Rinse Shampoo
  • Note – Sound/noise emitted is similar to a vacuum. Your dog should not be afraid of the sound of a vacuum. Training steps are provided in the user guide materials to acclimate noise-sensitive dogs..Power Rating: 2.75 Amps

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Bathe your dog anywhere anytime !!

The specially designed nozzles get beneath the fur and down to the skin to allow water and shampoo to wash the skin clean while a soft suction pulls dirt and water away into a separate dirty water tank.

Bissell BARKBATH Portable Dog Bath and Grooming System

The Faster, Easier, Less Messy way to bathe your dog

  • Less expensive, in the long run, than going to a dog groomer
  • Portable bathing system allows you to bathe your pet practically anywhere and anytime with virtually no mess
  • Water and shampoo washes from the skin up while soft suction pulls dirty water and odors away
  • Dirty water is captured in a separate tank for a clean you can see
  • Nozzles get beneath the fur and down to the skin
  • Uses less water - 40 oz will clean up to an 80 lb dog, where a traditional tub bath can use up to 19 gallons of water for the same 80 lb dog.
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A great dog grooming tool to have!

The BARKBAT, 1st Gen, is a faster, easier and less messy way to bathe your four-legged family member. This portable bathing system allows you to bathe your pet practically anywhere and anytime with virtually no mess.

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Product details

  • Is discontinued by manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 20.96 x 43.82 x 31.75 cm; 4.2 kg
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ May 23 2017
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Bissell
  • Place of Business ‏ : ‎ GRAND RAPIDS, MI, 49501 US
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B06X9Y8BXT
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 1844A
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars 736 ratings

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Now there is a faster, easier and less messy way to bathe your dog. The BISSELL Bark Bath is portable and allows you to give your dog a bath anywhere in the house without having to get near a tub or outdoor hose. The specially designed nozzles go beneath the fur to wash from the skin up while soft suction pulls water, dirt and odors away. Welcome to the next generation of bathing your dog.

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3.5 out of 5 stars
736 global ratings

Top reviews from Canada

Reviewed in Canada on July 24, 2018
Style: BarkBath SystemVerified Purchase
works great on my dogs, no wet dog smell anymore.
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Reviewed in Canada on April 26, 2018
Style: BarkBath SystemVerified Purchase
This machine doesn't work well with all dogs. It was a waste of money. It doesn't clean well and my dog stays soaking wet after. He isn't clean when I'm done.
Reviewed in Canada on March 24, 2018
Style: BarkBath SystemVerified Purchase
Works great but some areas of the dog can’t be done with this
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Reviewed in Canada on February 8, 2019
Style: BarkBath SystemVerified Purchase
Works very well, will take a few more uses before we (me and the dogs) are completely comfortable ... unit is noisy, but work very Well
Reviewed in Canada on May 2, 2018
Style: BarkBath SystemVerified Purchase
I have a Bernese Mountain with a bad habit of finding smelly things to roll in. This bath is really great. Cleaned up the grossness from her shoulder, ear and neck. Easy to use for spot cleaning. I definitely recommend this for spot cleaning. The shampoo got the smell out of her coat as well.
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Reviewed in Canada on October 17, 2018
Style: BarkBath SystemVerified Purchase
very noisy with little suction
Reviewed in Canada on March 2, 2018
Style: BarkBath SystemVerified Purchase
The Bark Bath makes bathing our 2 large dogs quick and easy, and there is so much less clean up afterwards than when we bathed them in the tub. It uses a fraction of the water that we would use before in the bathtub. The water/shampoo only comes out while you are holding the trigger so if you want to suck more water off of your dog you just keep going over them without using the trigger. My pups were barely wet after using the Bark Bath compared to bathing them in the bathtub. The noise from the machine didn't seem to bother them, it is quieter than a vacuum and it has a long hose so you can place the machine a fair distance from your dog. We are definitely happy with this purchase!
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Reviewed in Canada on April 26, 2019
Style: BarkBath SystemVerified Purchase
Not enough suction, not enough pressure ,the wand is not the ideal shape for short hair , (pokey) plugs screen very fast with any shedding. Machine was in good shape but did not appear brand new as it had water residue in it

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Trish Edwards
5.0 out of 5 stars Arrived yesterday. Bathed 4 dogs today. In an hour.
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2017
Style: BarkBath SystemVerified Purchase
UPDATE:
Some pro tips that I've learned as I continue to use this amazing product.
- For double coated dogs, consider following the instruction to remove the extra layer of the sprayer.
- Hold the sprayer away from the coat and work the water or shampoo into the coat.
- Remember to do the vacuum stroke to help dry the coat. Go slow with the vacuum stroke.

I still love this tool. I use it frequently. I even like the shampoo. I still also do a full bath for my dogs, and I have a dryer that I use after bark bathing or regular bathing. It is still a great way to get dogs clean in between full baths. I still strongly recommend this product.
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I just bathed a spayed female with a thick coat, an intact mama dog and her two 5-month-old puppies. In an hour. With cleanup. And one of the puppies a little hesitant. The product worked just as advertised.

I have Belgian Sheepdogs. This is a medium length, double-coated breed. It worked very well on my dogs.

I'd like to address some of the negatives I read.

1. Water. Yes, this product uses water. Yes, your dog may shake a little. The trick is to use it like you use your carpet shampoo machine. Dispense shampoo, vacuum up excess for several strokes. Rinse. Vacuum up the excess. I actually soaked Pearl, shown in the photos attached, pretty well. She shook a few times, but she was pretty clean afterwards. Yes, I got a little wet. Compared to the dog wash, much LESS wet. Yes, there was a little water on the grooming table, and a few dribbles on the floor. Solution: extra towels next time.

2. Machine leaks. I think it's more that I sloshed as I emptied the tank, or filled the fresh water side. Mine did not leak, other than the drips I made. And those were not substantial. Solution: extra towels next time.

3. The dog gets too wet. See 1 above. Vacuum a LOT in between wash and rinse strokes. Also, go slowly with the strokes.

4. The machine does not get deep enough. If you read the instructions, you'll note that you can take a layer off the shampoo head, making the brush tines a little longer. Worked very well on my VERY heavy coated spayed female, and she is in heavy shed mode right now. I also lifted her top coat and worked a little deeper. Be sure to rinse well if you do that.

I also feel compelled to express here that this is not a replacement for periodic grooming with a pro, or getting yourself to the self-serve dog wash. But it can put some distance between the expense and the hassle of those things. And your groomer might not charge you that extra-dirty-dog charge any more. (fingers crossed)

Not only that - but the dirty water was dirty. Really dirty. I'm very happy that my dogs are now slightly less dusty right now.

5. Priming. That part was easy and fast. I have no idea why anyone would complain about it.

6. Shampoo. This is the only thing that worries me, because if one of the dogs decides that the prescribed shampoo makes her itchy, I won't be able to use it. I would encourage Bissell to formulate a shampoo without laurel sulfate if possible, and one that moisturizes. My work around, meantime, will be to use another dry shampoo that I have, and use the machine to rinse.
UPDATE: I'm not displeased with the shampoo. Their coats look great, and no noticeable reaction at about 24 hours after shampoo.

7. The bathtub is easier. You, dear reviewers, have a much better back that I do. I put my dogs up on the grooming table and I got to stand up the whole time, dispensing hot dog treats generously.

8. Noise. Non-issue at my house. Dogs are used to the vacuum, don't mind the noise. If you have a vacuum sensitive dog, run the machine while giving treats a few times before you try to bathe. And make it a party with the treats. Also, this is a similar machine to what your groomer likely uses. If you take your dog to the groomer, the noise may not be a scary thing.

While this product does not replace groomer time for my show dogs, it makes in between bathing much easier on me. I'm really pleased with it. I highly recommend this product.
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Trish Edwards
5.0 out of 5 stars Arrived yesterday. Bathed 4 dogs today. In an hour.
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2017
UPDATE:
Some pro tips that I've learned as I continue to use this amazing product.
- For double coated dogs, consider following the instruction to remove the extra layer of the sprayer.
- Hold the sprayer away from the coat and work the water or shampoo into the coat.
- Remember to do the vacuum stroke to help dry the coat. Go slow with the vacuum stroke.

I still love this tool. I use it frequently. I even like the shampoo. I still also do a full bath for my dogs, and I have a dryer that I use after bark bathing or regular bathing. It is still a great way to get dogs clean in between full baths. I still strongly recommend this product.
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I just bathed a spayed female with a thick coat, an intact mama dog and her two 5-month-old puppies. In an hour. With cleanup. And one of the puppies a little hesitant. The product worked just as advertised.

I have Belgian Sheepdogs. This is a medium length, double-coated breed. It worked very well on my dogs.

I'd like to address some of the negatives I read.

1. Water. Yes, this product uses water. Yes, your dog may shake a little. The trick is to use it like you use your carpet shampoo machine. Dispense shampoo, vacuum up excess for several strokes. Rinse. Vacuum up the excess. I actually soaked Pearl, shown in the photos attached, pretty well. She shook a few times, but she was pretty clean afterwards. Yes, I got a little wet. Compared to the dog wash, much LESS wet. Yes, there was a little water on the grooming table, and a few dribbles on the floor. Solution: extra towels next time.

2. Machine leaks. I think it's more that I sloshed as I emptied the tank, or filled the fresh water side. Mine did not leak, other than the drips I made. And those were not substantial. Solution: extra towels next time.

3. The dog gets too wet. See 1 above. Vacuum a LOT in between wash and rinse strokes. Also, go slowly with the strokes.

4. The machine does not get deep enough. If you read the instructions, you'll note that you can take a layer off the shampoo head, making the brush tines a little longer. Worked very well on my VERY heavy coated spayed female, and she is in heavy shed mode right now. I also lifted her top coat and worked a little deeper. Be sure to rinse well if you do that.

I also feel compelled to express here that this is not a replacement for periodic grooming with a pro, or getting yourself to the self-serve dog wash. But it can put some distance between the expense and the hassle of those things. And your groomer might not charge you that extra-dirty-dog charge any more. (fingers crossed)

Not only that - but the dirty water was dirty. Really dirty. I'm very happy that my dogs are now slightly less dusty right now.

5. Priming. That part was easy and fast. I have no idea why anyone would complain about it.

6. Shampoo. This is the only thing that worries me, because if one of the dogs decides that the prescribed shampoo makes her itchy, I won't be able to use it. I would encourage Bissell to formulate a shampoo without laurel sulfate if possible, and one that moisturizes. My work around, meantime, will be to use another dry shampoo that I have, and use the machine to rinse.
UPDATE: I'm not displeased with the shampoo. Their coats look great, and no noticeable reaction at about 24 hours after shampoo.

7. The bathtub is easier. You, dear reviewers, have a much better back that I do. I put my dogs up on the grooming table and I got to stand up the whole time, dispensing hot dog treats generously.

8. Noise. Non-issue at my house. Dogs are used to the vacuum, don't mind the noise. If you have a vacuum sensitive dog, run the machine while giving treats a few times before you try to bathe. And make it a party with the treats. Also, this is a similar machine to what your groomer likely uses. If you take your dog to the groomer, the noise may not be a scary thing.

While this product does not replace groomer time for my show dogs, it makes in between bathing much easier on me. I'm really pleased with it. I highly recommend this product.
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Ramiro
3.0 out of 5 stars El shampoo se consume muy rapido
Reviewed in Mexico on July 27, 2017
Style: BarkBath SystemVerified Purchase
El shampoo se consume muy rapido y no hay opcion de comprar otro shampoo. por lo demas funciona bien. saludos
rebecca ciurczak
1.0 out of 5 stars Extremely unsatisfied after being extremely excited
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2017
Style: BarkBath SystemVerified Purchase
Video on YouTube seem so pleasing. Having two large very hairy dogs I purchased bark bath immediately.

The machine itself leaked all over my counter top down into my stove without me noticing at first until I saw the huge puddle dripping off the counter onto the floor. I made sure the unit was secure and locked in, continued to leak even after checking... not sure if it's faulty but it was a huge cleanup and huge inconvenience.

The water jet had little to no pressure which made bathing and rinsing a headache. I did exactly as the manual said and let the jet spray run for 20 seconds with water alone and then with the shampoo.

Wound up having to take my dogs upstairs in the bathroom filling up the tub and rinsing them off that way anyway. Wishing I had bathed them that way initially.

They had a hard time getting used to the loud vacuum sound as well.

In my opinion excess dirt was not completely removed and it was more of a headache to use this seemingly easy to use and all too good to be true portable bath for dogs.

The idea of it is superb, however extremely ineffective.

At over $18 per bottle of shampoo and only 2 to 4 uses, it doesn't seem cost-effective either.

Extremely unsatisfied.
SANTERIA2003
4.0 out of 5 stars Great in between bath system
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2017
Style: BarkBath SystemVerified Purchase
I used this bath system on my two dogs; one is a black German Shepherd (85lbs) and the other is a Siberian Husky (53lbs). The system did an okay job on them. It seemed to work much better on my Shepherd than on the husky. There is just so much hair on the husky and it's a completely different texture than my shepherd's. My dogs are indoor/outdoor dogs, so they spend equal time in the house as they do outdoors.

I will still need to give them a good old fashioned bath in the tub because this really doesn't get them as clean as I like, but this works well for the in between cleans. When scratching either dog, I could still feel the grime on them the next day after their baths. It wasn't bad, but it was closer to their skin where I don't think this system really reaches. For example, the bath tub water will be a really dark brown when bathing my dogs the old fashioned way, but the tank water was only a light colored brown, so I know it wasn't getting all the way through.

I also think that this system is designed more specifically for medium to larger breed dogs. With that being said, I wish the part of the system that actually runs along the dog's coat was bigger. Or at least have the option for a larger attachment. This is more of a one size fits all, but that is not the case as there is a big difference between the size and coat of my two dogs. It would be nice to be able to have it more customizable to the dog that is being groomed. This was okay for my shepherd, even though it took about 20 minutes and I wasn't able to get his legs and paws. The husky was a different story. I was only able to get down maybe halfway through her coat to try and clean her. Also, the switch between shampoo and rinse being on the tank instead of on the hose is a little inconvenient when you're trying to keep your dog in one place with one hand and using the other hand to hold the hose.

All in all, it is an okay dog grooming tool. I will definitely be keeping mine as I do feel it helps keep the dogs cleaner for longer without having to bath them in my tub. Hopefully, in time, the system will evolve and address some of these issues I found.
Carrie
3.0 out of 5 stars Great Idea, but could be improved
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2018
Style: BarkBath SystemVerified Purchase
I have 2 elderly dogs (a boxer and a golden) that are too old to get into the tub for baths, so I thought this would be a good solution.
***Please note that I may have received a defective/returned unit from Amazon. The packaging had been previously opened, and the reservoir had liquid in it when I received it. Unfortunately, I wasn't thinking and got rid of all the packaging, so I can't exchange it to find out if my experience is due to defect or if this is how it is intended to work***

Pros: The unit comes with separate comb plates for long and short coats. The unit seemed to do a good job getting through the boxer's short coat. The shampoo formula was gentle enough for my allergic-to-everything boxer, no skin problems afterwards. I was a little apprehensive about a "mulberry" scent, but it is actually nice and definitely helped with my always-stinky golden. I also bought the skunk formula shampoo, but haven't used it (fingers crossed that I never will).

Cons: There was water everywhere. Even when not pressing the trigger, water and shampoo were squirting out of the nozzle. I didn't notice this in the product video, so that is why I suspect there might be something wrong with the unit I received. Because it was always spraying, the suction/drying function did not work well, so I was left with a damp boxer and a very drippy golden retriever. The unit is very, very loud, much louder than in the product video (in fact it's louder than my shop vac) and the mat you set it on does nothing to quiet it. Again, this may be due to a mechanical problem with my unit, but for dogs that are sensitive to loud noises, like my golden, this is a big issue. In order to change between the short and long coat comb plates you have to use a screwdriver and take the whole nozzle apart and put it back together, which is tough while also wrangling wet, freaked out dogs (would be better if it was something that could just clip/snap on and off for quick changes). The collection tank is open which means it can and will get spilled (would be great if there was a cap or seal of some sort). The quick start guide is not for first use/beginners, it skips over important steps, I think it's just meant for helping seasoned users remember what to do.

Tips: Be sure to use on a surface that can get wet, bring lots of towels, and plan on needing to mop up the floor afterwards-- my kitchen floor has never been cleaner! Read the full instruction manual before using, don't just rely on the quick-start guide. And of course the cardinal rule of online shopping, which I broke, keep your packaging in case you need to exchange.