The Better Bark

04/23/2025

Sweet Nova💛

04/20/2025

04/20/2025

Happy Easter from all the funny bunnies to you! ❤️✝️

04/18/2025

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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. Credits& Kudos
to British Dog Groomers Association.

04/17/2025

Doug and Bohdi are Easter Bunny ready 😍

04/15/2025

The Better Bark Dog Grooming is HIRING for bathers and dryers! 🫧 🧼

These are part time positions, typically 830/9am-1/2pm a couple days a week, some Saturdays 🕰️ 🗓️

Our client’s health and wellness is the TOP priority so being patient, kind, and safe with dogs is a MUST!

Please send a text to 864-207-3034 to apply. 🐶

For info about our salon please visit:

The Better Bark is a full service, upscale dog grooming salon located in the heart of Clemson, South Carolina. We focus on affordability, reliability and safety ALWAYS! We specialize in "hard to handle" dogs, creative cuts & colors, and new puppy grooms. Want an orange tiger paw on Fido or Rex to ....

04/14/2025

Are you interested in working a job where you get to be around animals all day? Well here is your chance, we are hiring!🐾

Clemson, SC
Please TEXT 864-207-3034 for more information

The Better Bark is a full service, upscale dog grooming salon located in the heart of Clemson.

04/02/2025

Omg!!!! Thank you to the person who brought Bentley to us!!! His mom is elated he is home 🥹

04/02/2025

If you see sweet Bentley please give the shop a call at 864-207-3034

03/28/2025

A cute little spring groom by Kloe🌸

03/28/2025

Have you been displaced by the Pickens County wildfires and you have a pup reeking of smoke? Call or text us for the link to new client forms and Mikayla will prioritize them! We want to help in the way we can! 🥰

03/28/2025

We ❤️ decorating our sweet little CC Swinney with her Easter bling . The feathers change up every groom but we added a little extra to her neckline 😉🐣🐥 Groomed by: Kloe Owens

03/27/2025

Free pet boarding for those displaced from the SC fires!

03/24/2025

You guys! This is the last pup from a litter I helped foster. Black lab baby girl. I know we have someone out there who would love to give her a home!

03/17/2025

Are you interested in working a job where you get to be around animals all day? Well here is your chance, we are hiring!🐾

Please call or text 864-207-3034 for more information

03/17/2025

Happy St Patrick’s Day and Happy 43rd Birthday to our owner, Meredith Owens!