Adelaide Barks Pet Resort and Spa Boarding/Daycare/Grooming

04/15/2026

Best friends come in all sizes!

04/01/2026

The Easter Bunny comes in all Colours!
Enjoy!

04/01/2026

Happy Spring arrival from all of us at Adelaide Barks Pet Resort. We hope you enjoy a sampling of our Easter Bunny Photoshoot 🐰 they are sure to bring some Spring Smiles.

01/14/2026

Even our Seniors enjoy their spa time and look forward to a lay down afterwards to relax. 🐶🐾

12/24/2025

Merry Christmas Eve. After enjoying a beautiful sunshine day on our Grinch Mountain , two proud boys remind us that friends this Holiday Season come in all sizes. Happy Holidays to all from everyone at Adelaide Barks Pet Resort

12/12/2025

The Grinch Mountain is a favourite spot today after all the snow we received and the dogs are playing Who is the King of the Castle. Winter fun times.

08/26/2025

Happy International Dog Day to all of the good dogs out there! 🥰🐾🦴

05/11/2025

Happy Mothers Day from our family to yours 💗🐾

04/16/2025

It’s Easter Bonnet time again this Spring!
We wish everyone a Happy Easter weekend in their Spring Bonnets and Bunny ears!

04/15/2025

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WHAT YOU DON'T SEE AT THE DOG GROOMERS.......
You dropped your dog off at the salon and picked them up few hours later - fluffy, fresh, and happy. But what you saw was just the tip of the iceberg.

You didn’t see your groomer arrive early to open up the salon, disinfect tools, lay out fresh towels, and check the day’s appointments. You didn’t see them look over your dog from nose to tail before even lifting a brush - checking the coat condition, skin, eyes, ears, nails, and weight.

You didn’t see the careful way they clipped around a wriggly paw, or how they paused to let your dog calm down during the bath. You didn’t notice the matting hidden beneath your dog’s topcoat, or the way the groomer worked slowly to avoid hurting the skin beneath it.

You weren’t there when they spotted a red patch of irritated skin, or a small lump you hadn’t noticed. You heard them gently mention it to you at collection - not to worry you, but because they genuinely care about your dog’s wellbeing.

And after you left, you didn’t see the clean-down , the floor swept, tables cleaned, blades oiled, messages replied to, notes written up for your next visit, and laundry on again.

All of that… for a price that’s often lower than what you’d pay for your own haircut. And your hairdresser?
They don’t have to bathe you, clip your nails, or hold you still while you try to bite the brush.

The truth is ……. dog grooming is so much more than a haircut.

It’s about health, hygiene, comfort, and trust. It’s about knowing dog anatomy, coat types, skin conditions, behaviour management, handling skills, and safe sc******ng techniques. It’s a profession that takes training, practice, and patience.
Most groomers got into this work because they love dogs. But that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t be paid fairly for the physical, emotional, and skilled work they do every single day.

If your dog leaves their groomer happy, healthy and looking good - it’s not by luck. It’s because you have got a good groomer.
So next time, take a moment to thank them. Leave a review.

Tip them if you can. And above all - don’t undervalue them.
They’re doing far more than just washing the dog.

If you want to know more about the trade association for pet groomers and how we support them, contact the British Dog Groomers Association a division of the Pet Industry Federation www.petfederation.co.uk