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The Barks Hey! I'm Shona, the top dog & groomer at The Barks! With City & Guild training at lvs 2 & 3, along with CAPG of ICMG.

I possess canine first aid and full insurance coverage for your reassurance. Looking forward to spoiling all your lovely pups! 🐾

17/08/2025

Hi, I’m Gem the owner off All Ironed Out,
I’m currently taking bookings for ironing services (domestic and commercial)
And based in Houghton Le-spring(Fencehouses)
For price lists or to book in please don’t hesitate to message me on Facebook or on WhatsApp (07423765046) and I’ll get back to you when I can 🤍🧺

If anyone could do me a huge favour by liking my page, sharing and inviting friends it would be hugely appreciated, I will be offering introductory offers too🥰✨

Thanks again Gem

🐾✨ The countdown is on… it’s time for your pup to shine! ✨🐾The Rotary Club of Washington is hosting their Fun Dog Show 2...
13/08/2025

🐾✨ The countdown is on… it’s time for your pup to shine! ✨🐾

The Rotary Club of Washington is hosting their Fun Dog Show 2025 🐶🎉
📅 Sunday 31st August
📍 Dame Margaret’s Playing Field, Washington Village
🕛 12pm – 4pm

Whether your dog is the Prettiest Girl, the Most Handsome Boy, the Scruffiest Dog 🐾 or a Dog/Owner Look-a-like (yep, you know who you are 😏), there’s a class for every kind of canine cuteness!

🎟 Entry is just £2 per class (or £5 for 3 classes!) and rosettes are up for grabs 🏵 — plus the coveted Best in Show 🏆

So grab the lead, brush off the dog hair (or don’t, there’s a category for that 😉), and come join the fun!

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🐾✂️ Groomers… I’ve got a little treat for you! ✂️🐾If you love a good bargain (and let’s be honest, who doesn’t? 🙋‍♀️), y...
12/08/2025

🐾✂️ Groomers… I’ve got a little treat for you! ✂️🐾

If you love a good bargain (and let’s be honest, who doesn’t? 🙋‍♀️), you can now get 5% OFF at SharperEdges.co.uk! 🎉

Whether you’re after shiny new scissors, clippers, brushes, or just fancy adding to your grooming kit… this is your excuse to click “add to cart” guilt-free. 🛒✨

All you have to do is pop SHONAK in at checkout and boom – instant savings! 💸

🛍️ Shop here: www.sharperedges.co.uk
💬 Discount Code: SHONAK (5% OFF)

Because great tools make happy grooms… and happy grooms make happy dogs 🐶❤️

🐾✂️ A few paw-some August slots still up for grabs! ✂️🐾If your pup is due for a fresh trim, a de-shed, or just a pamper ...
11/08/2025

🐾✂️ A few paw-some August slots still up for grabs! ✂️🐾

If your pup is due for a fresh trim, a de-shed, or just a pamper session, now’s the time to grab a space before they’re all gone! 🐶💖

📅 Available Appointments:
📍 Wednesday 27th: 9:00am | 11:30am | 2:00pm
📍 Friday 29th: 9:30am | 12:00pm
📍 Saturday 30th: 12:00pm

📞 Pop me a message to book in and give your dog the glow-up they deserve! 🛁✨

💌 Spaces go quickly – once they’re gone, they’re gone!

🐾💅 PEANUT’S BEEN GROOMED… AND SHE’S BRINGING BIG DOG ENERGY 💅🐾She strolled into The Barks like a gentle giant with a twi...
07/08/2025

🐾💅 PEANUT’S BEEN GROOMED… AND SHE’S BRINGING BIG DOG ENERGY 💅🐾

She strolled into The Barks like a gentle giant with a twinkle in her eye and fluff in all the right places 😍
She strutted out looking like a majestic cloud with legs — glamorous, graceful, and not here for anyone’s nonsense.

🛁 Bath? Power shower realness.
✂️ Groom? Flawless, fabulous, and floofed to perfection.
🎀 Final result? A whole lotta dog and even more style.

Peanut is now giving:
💖 “Yes, my name’s Peanut. Yes, I take up the whole sofa.”
🍗 “Snack queen. Floor space taker. Certified sweetheart.”
💫 “I don’t do zoomies. I do grand entrances.”

And in Peanut’s own words:
“They call me Peanut. It’s funny… until I sit on you.”

💬 Drop a 🐾 if Peanut just stole your heart, and a 👑 if you know she deserves her own red carpet.

🔥🐶 FEN’S BEEN GROOMED… AND HE’S GOT THAT FRESH TRIM SWAGGER 🐶🔥Fen strolled into The Barks like a little whirlwind of cha...
06/08/2025

🔥🐶 FEN’S BEEN GROOMED… AND HE’S GOT THAT FRESH TRIM SWAGGER 🐶🔥

Fen strolled into The Barks like a little whirlwind of charm and fluff 🌪️😄
He strutted out like he’s got VIP access to every park bench and a fan club that hands out biscuits on sight 🍪✨

🛁 Bath? A splashy spa spectacular.
✂️ Groom? Smooth, sleek, and show-stopping.
🎀 Final result? A fluffy masterpiece with maximum tail-wag appeal.

Fen is now giving:
🕶️ “I don’t chase the ball… the ball comes to me.”
🍗 “I accept payment in snacks and admiration only.”
💫 “Cool, clean, and just a bit too handsome for his own good.”

And in Fen’s own words:
“I didn’t just get groomed — I got my strut upgraded.”

💬 Drop a 🐾 if Fen just made your day brighter, and a 🔥 if you’d totally let him steal your seat (and your heart).

🔥🐶 KEVIN’S BEEN GROOMED… AND HE’S SERVING LEADING MAN ENERGY 🐶🔥Kevin strutted into The Barks with that “yeah, I run this...
06/08/2025

🔥🐶 KEVIN’S BEEN GROOMED… AND HE’S SERVING LEADING MAN ENERGY 🐶🔥

Kevin strutted into The Barks with that “yeah, I run this street” confidence 😎
He floated out looking like he’s got a fan club, an agent, and a biscuit sponsorship deal pending 🍪💼✨

🛁 Bath? A splashy masterpiece.
✂️ Groom? Precise and powerful.
🎀 Final result? Smooth, sleek, and dangerously dashing.

Kevin is now giving:
🕶️ “Yes, I know I look good. I’m Kevin.”
🍖 “Compliments accepted, snacks preferred.”
💫 “I don’t fetch… I own the park.”

And in Kevin’s own words:
“I didn’t just get groomed — I got promoted to icon status.”

💬 Drop a 🐾 if Kevin just stole your heart, and a 🔥 if you’d 100% let him cut the queue at the dog park.

🎀🐶🐶 MARGO & JOY HAVE BEEN GROOMED… AND THEY’RE OFFICIALLY RUNNING THE SHOW 🎀They strutted into The Barks like two little...
06/08/2025

🎀🐶🐶 MARGO & JOY HAVE BEEN GROOMED… AND THEY’RE OFFICIALLY RUNNING THE SHOW 🎀

They strutted into The Barks like two little celebrities dodging the paw-parazzi 😎📸
They floated out like a walking movie poster for “Fur & Fabulous: The Double Feature.” 🎬✨

🛁 Baths? Splashes, side-eye, and a little diva drama.
✂️ Grooms? Synchronized perfection.
🎀 Final result? Two icons. Zero crumbs left. Everyone else? Irrelevant.

Margo is now giving:
👑 “Grace, class, and a sprinkle of sass.”
🍗 “I only shake paws if snacks are involved.”

Joy is serving:
🌟 “Fun, flirty, and fur that’s full of bounce.”
🎾 “Yes, I look this good… even during zoomies.”

And in their own words:
Margo: “I didn’t get groomed — I got elevated.”
Joy: “I came for the glow-up, stayed for the treats.”

💬 Drop a 💖 for Joy, a 👑 for Margo, and a 🐾 if you’d happily cancel your plans to hang out with this powerhouse pair.

🔥🐶 MURPHY’S BEEN GROOMED… AND THE MAIN MAN HAS ENTERED THE CHAT 🐶🔥He strutted into The Barks with that classic “I know I...
06/08/2025

🔥🐶 MURPHY’S BEEN GROOMED… AND THE MAIN MAN HAS ENTERED THE CHAT 🐶🔥

He strutted into The Barks with that classic “I know I’m the boss” energy 😎
He strutted out looking like he’s running for Mayor of Handsome Town — and winning by a landslide. 🏆✨

🛁 Bath? A full-on spa event.
✂️ Groom? Legendary.
🎀 Final result? Peak floof. Maximum charm. 100% main character energy.

Murphy is now giving:
🎩 “I don’t just walk into a room… I own it.”
🍗 “Compliments are cute. Treats are better.”
💫 “This isn’t a haircut — it’s a lifestyle upgrade.”

And in Murphy’s own words:
“I’m not just the good boy. I’m the boy.” 🐾💖

💬 Drop a 🐾 if Murphy just made your day, and a 👑 if you know he’s the main pup in every room he enters.

🌼🐶 DAISY’S BEEN GROOMED… AND SHE’S BLOOMING WITH FABULOUSNESS 🐶🌼She trotted into The Barks with her natural sweetness an...
06/08/2025

🌼🐶 DAISY’S BEEN GROOMED… AND SHE’S BLOOMING WITH FABULOUSNESS 🐶🌼

She trotted into The Barks with her natural sweetness and just a hint of “garden party chic” 🌿💖
She floated out looking like the star of her own romantic movie — fur flawless, tail wagging, and ready to melt hearts wherever she goes ✨💅

🛁 Bath? A spa day she handled like a princess.
✂️ Groom? Precise, polished, and paw-fect.
🎀 Final result? Daisy, but make it glamour queen.

Daisy is now giving:
🌸 “I don’t just walk — I gracefully glide.”
🍗 “Compliments are cute, but snacks seal the deal.”
💫 “Pretty? I prefer unforgettable.”

And in Daisy’s own words:
“I didn’t just get groomed… I blossomed.” 🌼

💬 Drop a 🌸 if Daisy just brightened your day, and a 🐾 if you’d happily give her your seat, your snacks, and probably your heart.

💥🐶 AXEL’S BEEN GROOMED… AND HE’S READY TO ROCK THE BLOCK 🐶💥He cruised into The Barks with that “yeah, I own the place” s...
06/08/2025

💥🐶 AXEL’S BEEN GROOMED… AND HE’S READY TO ROCK THE BLOCK 🐶💥

He cruised into The Barks with that “yeah, I own the place” swagger 😎
He strutted out looking like he’s got his own tour bus and a fan club waiting at the park gates 🎸✨

🛁 Bath? A splashy warm-up act.
✂️ Groom? The headline performance.
🎀 Final result? Rock star status: achieved.

Axel is now giving:
🎩 “I don’t do walkies. I do red carpets.”
🍗 “Compliments and snacks accepted on my terms.”
💫 “Cooler than your playlist and twice as fluffy.”

And in Axel’s own words:
“I didn’t just get a haircut… I dropped a whole new look.”

💬 Drop a 🐾 if Axel just stole your heart, and a 🎸 if you’d 100% buy tickets to his world tour of cuteness.

🌑🐶 SHADOW’S BEEN GROOMED… AND HE’S STEPPED INTO THE LIMELIGHT 🐶🌑He strolled into The Barks with that mysterious, “you ca...
06/08/2025

🌑🐶 SHADOW’S BEEN GROOMED… AND HE’S STEPPED INTO THE LIMELIGHT 🐶🌑

He strolled into The Barks with that mysterious, “you can’t see me but you feel my coolness” energy 😎
He strutted out looking like the leading man of his own movie: “From Fluff to Fame: The Shadow Story” 🎬✨

🛁 Bath? Bubbly, splashy, mildly dramatic.
✂️ Groom? Sleek, sharp, and star-worthy.
🎀 Final result? Handsome enough to cause tail-wag traffic jams.

Shadow is now giving:
🕶️ “I’m dark, I’m dashing, I’m devastatingly cute.”
🍖 “Admiration accepted. Snacks preferred.”
💫 “I don’t chase the spotlight — it follows me.”

And in Shadow’s own words:
“I came for a groom… I left a legend.”

💬 Drop a 🐾 if Shadow just made your day, and a 🌟 if you’d 100% give him VIP treatment at the dog park.

Address

7 Station Avenue North
Houghton Le Spring
DH46HS

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+447868961642

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