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A bath, dry, clip and finish, cut to the length you ask for.
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Short Bark and Sides is a dog grooming salon run by Amy at 88 Oxford Rd in Calne. Full grooms, tidy ups and first grooms for puppies, done at your dog's pace.
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Calm, careful grooming at your dog's own pace
Grooming from a bath and dry through to a full groom, with nail trims on request. Tell us how you would like the coat left and we will talk it through first.
clip and tidy
A shorter visit to neaten the coat, face, feet and tail.
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brush out
A thorough brush and de-shed for coats that drop hair.
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bath and dry
A wash, dry and finish so your dog goes home clean and smelling lovely.
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puppy groom
A gentle first groom, with a meet and greet beforehand to get them used to the salon.
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trusted by dog owners in calne
Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 20 Google reviews.
“Our new puppy went for his very first groom on Friday. What an amazing service from start to finish. A meet and greet on Thursday and in for his groom Friday. Amy made sure he felt safe and secure and that he liked the hair dryer before starting.”
“I had a thorough, free consultation, prior to my babies having their groom. She listened to how I would like their haircut and explained in detail what she planned to do. One of my pups is very sensitive in certain areas, which I explained to Amy beforehand, and she was excellent in managing this.”
“I had a wonderful experience meeting Amy for a meet & greet with my senior, very anxious dog. Her kindness and compassion were evident from the start, taking the time to get to know my dog and understand her situation and personality. She handled my dog with incredible care and went above and beyond to help.”
“Amy is so friendly and patient, making sure Bentley feels comfortable from start to finish. His coat came out fluffy and perfectly trimmed, and he smelled amazing! She even took the time to carefully trim around his paws and face, making him look like a little show dog.”
“After having my schnauzer for 9 years, I've finally found a local groomer who does a fantastic job! Amy is such a lovely lady who takes exceptional care of your dog. … Wallace looks brilliant.”
“Firstly, they were able to spot concerns with a bad paw, gave a thorough examination and explained what would be beneficial for Bubba. As bubba is on the bigger size I always worry how people treat him, but the team were so kind and thoughtful, even letting him eat all their treats!”
FAQs
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We start with a meet and greet so your dog can see the salon and meet Amy before any grooming happens. It also gives us time to introduce the dryer and the grooming sounds, so the first proper visit feels familiar.
Yes, and we would rather you did. We talk through what you have in mind first and explain what we plan to do before we begin.
Yes. Tell us about your dog's age, worries and any sensitive areas when you book, and we will work slowly around them.
All sorts come through the salon, from Pomeranians and Cockapoos to schnauzers and larger breeds. Give us a ring and tell us about your dog's breed and coat.
We are at 88 Oxford Rd, Calne SN11 8AH, open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30am to 5:30pm, and Tuesday and Thursday from 9am to 5pm. We are closed on Saturday and Sunday.
Call Amy on 07729 629600 and we will find a time that suits you. If your dog has not been before, ask about a meet and greet first.
Good to know
Short reads from the salon
A few notes on keeping your dog comfortable between grooms.
Brushing a curly coat between grooms
Where knots form first on Cockapoos and poodle crosses, and how a few minutes of brushing keeps the coat workable.
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Getting a puppy ready for its first groom
Small things you can do at home to help a puppy accept handling, paws, water and the sound of a dryer.
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What to tell your groomer before you arrive
Sensitive spots, sore paws, past bad experiences and the length you prefer. All of it helps the groom go smoothly.
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