Barkingham palace of Turves

20/04/2025

Wishing you all a very happy Easter 🐣

17/04/2025

Maisie the whirlwind having her regular day care slot she can hardly contain her excitement in the morning ❤️

17/04/2025

Knight on his tester day ❤️❤️❤️

17/04/2025

Good boy ❤️❤️ much braver today ❤️❤️

16/04/2025

My Besties ❤️❤️

15/04/2025

The lovely Lady Lola ❤️❤️

15/04/2025

Grooming isn't just cuddling puppies 🐶 but a rewarding job all the same ❤️❤️

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

14/04/2025

Albie ❤️

14/04/2025

Pepper this afternoon ❤️❤️

14/04/2025

Busy morning ❤️❤️

14/04/2025

Still have some grooming availability Thursday before we close for Easter week ❤️

13/04/2025

Home from home boarding or just a doggy spa we have you covered at Barkingham Palace of Turves your one stop place to go for complete peace of mind .
Fully insured and licenced by the council we offer a luxury boarding experience in our home with our pets your baby will be treated as our own and we will send you regular pup dates along the way we cover long term stays and short term stays ❤️❤️
🐾 doggy spa still taking on new clients for 2025 fully insured qualified to the highest standard
Pet trims , puppy intros , breed standard, show prep , cat grooming
Pick up and drop off available competitive prices

13/04/2025

Got the girls over for day care and baths ❤️❤️❤️

13/04/2025

Bella joins us for her Easter holidays ❤️❤️

12/04/2025

Busy Saturday time to relax with our boarders ❤️❤️

12/04/2025

Bear by name Bear by nature these pictures do not show him at true size he is colossal 😂❤️

12/04/2025

Big Mac had his pamper ❤️

12/04/2025

Team Tibetan ❤️❤️