full groom
The complete visit, finished the way you asked for it.
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We groom dogs of every coat and character at our salon on Gardner's Ln, just off Swindon Rd in Cheltenham. Full grooms, clips, puppy visits and hand stripping, all done at the dog's pace.
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Calm hands, breed knowledge, one dog at a time
From a first puppy visit to a full hand strip, we groom to suit the coat in front of us. Tell us what you have in mind and we will talk it through with you.
body clip
A tidy clip through the body for coats that need taking down.
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puppy groom
A gentle first session so grooming starts as something ordinary.
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hand stripping
Coat worked out by hand for the breeds that need it.
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bath and brush out
A wash and a thorough brush through, with nails and pads seen to.
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trusted by cheltenham dog owners
Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 32 Google reviews.
“The staff are amazing and so helpful and supportive. Alfie felt relaxed and so well behaved having his first grooming session at Short Bark and Sides in chelt! Jean organised with my booking and Imogen(groomer) was so patient with Alfie and when collected, Alfie looked amazing.”
“Thank you as always to you all at Short Bark and Sides for the love, care and attention that you always give to my 2 Bedlington Whippets Pip and Bunny. They are so nervous when I drop them off, and your gentle calmness really helps them. They both look so lovely.”
“We took our 3 year old cavapoo for a dry clip at Short Bark and Sides Dog Grooming. … We were really happy with the service we received, the team are really friendly and looked after Odin exceptionally well”
“My Pomeranian has definitely had a positive experience, the lady working here is really lovely, they bond straight away and she did an amazing job with my dog's double coat. I will surely be back soon”
“Really great job done, took our dog Kaya today (28/03/22) and she came out looking so cute! Really recommend them as they clearly care about the dogs that come and offer such a great service to them”
“Brilliant groom for our dog by Imogen. A great experience and would totally recommend.”
FAQs
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We groom a wide range of breeds and coat types, from working cocker spaniels and cockapoos to Pomeranians and Bedlington whippets. If you have a particular finish in mind, tell us when you book and we will talk it through.
Our photographs show full grooms, body clips, puppy grooms, hand stripping and bath and brush outs, and nails and pads are part of the work. Ring us on 01242 548774 and we will go through what suits your dog.
Owners tell us their nervous dogs settle with us, and gentle calmness is what we are known for. We work at the dog's pace rather than rushing the session.
Yes, puppy grooms are one of the things we do most. The aim of a first visit is a relaxed dog who is happy to come back.
A short clip grows back, and some owners choose it for that reason. If your dog feels the cold afterwards, a coat and keeping out of the puddles helps.
It depends on the coat and how it is likely to grow between visits. Bring it up at drop off and we will suggest what works.
Good to know
A few short reads for dog owners
Small things that make the next groom easier.
Brushing between grooms: where the knots start
The spots that mat first on a curly coat, and how a few minutes at home changes what is possible on the table.
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coats
Getting a puppy used to being handled
Paws, ears and tail, touched little and often at home, so the first grooming session is not the first time.
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puppies
After a short clip: keeping your dog comfortable
Why a freshly clipped dog may feel the cold, and what to do on the walk home.
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aftercare