about us
The "tail" of barking babies™ begins in Japan.
While living abroad in Tokyo, the beautiful, unique, and utterly fashion-forward apparel and accessories available to fido fashionistas caught the eye of Nancy Jelenic and her Jack Russell Terrier, Quintin.
Moving back to Vancouver in 2004, it all started with: "where did you get that jacket for your dog?" After being asked numerous times, Nancy realized that there was a market for high-end dog fashion & accessories in Vancouver so she & her trusty JRT Quintin opened barking babies™ dog boutique, in tribute to the families who treated their dogs like children and wanted only the best for them!
In 2006, barking babies™ expanded from a 300 sq. ft. store to 1000 sq. ft. to provide the full dog lifestyle experience. barking babies™ has expanded their luxury product lines to also include high quality foods, treats and services.
Now barking babies™ offers these services:
- grooming
- puppy training
- nail dremeling
Quintin, JRT, Chief Executive Canine
Our mission is simple: barking babies™ is a place where our dogs are our babies - a sentiment shared by our clientele from all over the world. We recognize the importance to a lifetime of health & happiness and continually strive to enhance dogs' lifestyles by offering the very best in food, fashion, accessories and exceptional dog services.
Video about our boutique!
the top dog team
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Nancy became addicted to the world of haute canine couture while living abroad in Tokyo, Japan where she worked in advertising. Changing paths from advertising and marketing guru to the dog fashion business, Nancy considers her mission with the boutique a joy, not a job, to provide only the best for our beloved barking babies™. Nancy's two barking babies™ are her Yorkie Georgie Girl and rescued puppy mill vet, her Chihuahua Mr. Pickles. |
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A master groomer with over twenty years of experience to back her up, Kristy's talents with styling small dogs is an asset to barking babies™. Kristy specializes in Yorkshire Terrier, Pomeranians, Maltese and Toy Poodle grooming. She owns Spoild Rotten Yorkshire Terriers, and herself is a Pom and Yorkie Mommy. |
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With over 15 years dog grooming in Mexico City, Veronica and her two besties Penny & Paris are a huge asset to the barking babies™ team! We love her enthusiasm and gentle demeanour. Her experience bathing, brushing, demmating and nail trimming, makes sure that all our barking babies™ have enjoyable spaw treatments. |
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Natasha, Top Dog
Website Coordinator & Retail Sales Natasha is committed to updating barking babies™ website. From content writing to uploading the latest & greatest doggie fashions & accessories, her knowledge makes sure you are picking the right products for your barking babies™. |
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Audrey, Top Dog Audrey brings years of customer service experience to barking babies™. Having worked for some of the biggest retail fashion brands, Audrey and her trusty sidekick Winston, make sure that your shopping experience at barking babies™ is enjoyable and memorable. |
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Lisa, Top Dog Lisa welcomes all pups into barking babies™ and has great knowledge in all our products. With additional experience in the dog daycare business, she loves to meet and greet every new pup that comes in! Her BFF is Dobby, her trusty companion. |
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Peter, Top Dog Grace, Top Dog |
| Morgan, Top Dog Retail Sales Associate |
| Brenda, Top Dog Retail Sales Associate |
Nancy Jelenic, Alpha Dog
