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The whole job, from bath to finish, with your dog leaving clean, tidy and fresh.
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Barking Barnets is a dog grooming salon at The Forge on Farleigh Road in Cliddesden, just outside Basingstoke. Full grooms, trims and tidy-ups, done at a pace your dog is happy with.
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Calm hands, clean salon, a dog who enjoys it
From a full groom to a quick nail trim, every dog is handled gently and goes home smelling fresh. Nervous dogs and first-timers are very welcome.
teddy-bear trim
The soft, rounded teddy-bear face that suits cockapoos and cavapoos so well.
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tidy-up
A shorter visit to neaten things up between full grooms.
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puppy groom
A gentle first visit so your puppy learns that grooming is nothing to worry about.
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nail trim
A quick nail trim, on its own or added to a groom.
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trusted by dog owners across basingstoke
Rated 5 out of 5 from 46 Google reviews.
“The welcome both us and Pippa got was so warm and friendly, we instantly felt at ease leaving our little princess there.”
“Having talked to Andrea for some length of time she came across as knowledgeable, honest, helpful & the upmost professional person you can meet.”
“Jack is old, blind and diabetic. He had become so scared of things. Especially grooming. Barking Barnets were recommended to me. Well, she was brilliant. Put me and Jack at ease. Gave him a lovely hair cut.”
“My dog is so comfortable with her even though she is a nervous girl which says all you need to know.”
“Excellent trim on my cocker spaniel, exactly what I asked for. Very friendly staff. I'll be back again.”
“My cavapoochon Winnie looks and smells great after every visit.”
FAQs
frequently asked question about
Full grooms, teddy-bear face trims, tidy-up trims, puppy first grooms and nail trims. Tell us the look you want and we will talk it through with you.
We groom all sorts, from Jack Russells and cocker spaniels to cockapoos and cavapoochons. Ring us with your dog's breed and coat and we will let you know what we can do.
Anxious dogs are a big part of what we do, and owners tell us their nervous dogs settle here. We take it at your dog's pace and never rush them.
Yes, and we have looked after dogs who are elderly, blind or unwell. Tell us about your dog when you ring so we know what they need.
We are at The Forge, Farleigh Rd, Cliddesden, Basingstoke RG25 2JL, a short drive from the middle of Basingstoke. We are open 10:00 to 18:00 Monday to Saturday and closed on Sunday.
Give us a ring on 01256 669671 any day from Monday to Saturday between 10:00 and 18:00. You are also welcome to call in and have a chat with us first.
Good to know
A few short reads on coats
Small bits of advice between grooms.
Brushing a curly coat at home
How to work through a cockapoo or cavapoo coat so it stays soft rather than matted. What to look for behind the ears and under the legs.
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Getting a puppy ready for a first groom
Simple things to do at home before your puppy's first visit, from handling paws to touching ears. Small steps that make the day easier.
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Signs your dog's nails need doing
What to listen for on a hard floor and what to look at when your dog is standing still. When to book a nail trim.
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