Barking Bathhouse "Pet Grooming"

12/13/2024

** ATTENTION!**

I’ve had several clients reach out to me about the new owner.

Ann Marie Stankus has been grooming here for the last two years under my guidance. She has groomed everyone’s dog at least once and loves all of them the same.

I will still be grooming here at least three days a week. Everything is staying the same. It is just a simple change of ownership!

If you wish to go to a new groomer and have an existing appointment here please reach out to us so we can give that appointment to someone that is on our waiting list.

Thank you!
Sonya

11/26/2024

Exciting News!

As I move onto the next chapter of my life, Ann Marie will be taking the reins of Barking Bathhouse, soon to be called The Doodle Den.
Ann Marie is the perfect person to pamper your pups and deliver the quality care you have come to expect.
As she takes on this new challenge with making this business her own I trust you will be as welcoming and loving as you have been to me.

Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for making Barking Bathhouse a success for the last eight years!

*Same location, number and great groomers! New name and owner!*

05/08/2024

With summer in coming, I want to put out some information regarding grooming and your double coated dogs. I’ve gotten many requests to shave them or cut them down fairly far and I think it is important to understand why groomers will either deny that request or talk owners out of it.

Double coated breeds include:
Husky, Chow Chow, Pomeranians, Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriever, Newfoundland, Great Pyrenees, Corgi, Border Collies, Collies, And German Shepherd, ect.

After being shaved, there is only a 50% chance your dogs double coat will recover over a significant amount of time

Myth: Shaving a double coated dog keeps them cooler

Truth: Shaving them destroys the natural airflow circulation created between the space between the undercoat and the guard coat

Instead: Get a de-shedding treatment! This helps get a lot of the downey undercoat; cooling and flattening the coat. A slight trim to shape up the coat ( mane, tail, feet, feathering) along with a deshed will lighten the coat and help manage the amount of fur while keeping the coat healthy

More reasons to not shave your double coated dog:

1. It can lead to a kind of alopecia (patchy hair loss), which may lead to permanent bald spots or a change in hair texture.

2. They still shed! Only the hairs are tiny now

3. Your dog is now at risk of sunburn.

4. It destroys the coat’s natural ability to regulate dogs body temperature.

5. Your dogs double coat is more likely to mat as it regrows.

The only reason to shave a double coated dog is if the coat is pelted. This is severe matting that is close to the skin that cannot be brushed out (this is painful to the dog) and is restricting airflow to the skin. Pelted fur leads to yeast infections, hematomas, f***l matting, urine burns, fleas, and irritated skin.

- Coral Marian, Author

Please keep in mind, there are also medical conditions that affect your dogs coat. We will always let the owners know if we may suspect something is going on medically and will recommend a visit with your veterinarian.

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02/26/2024

As I am a small business “No Shows and late cancellations” are detrimental to my daily revenue, as I am unable to fill these spots with other clients, it also hinders my ability to care for my employees. As per my policy, you will be charged a fee in order to be rescheduled with us.
Thank you!

01/04/2024

12/31/2023

12/07/2023

Located in Morgantown, this is the new low-cost clinic for our area so we wanted to attach their pricing chart 🐶

They have a page, and you can also book cat appointments on their website but you have to call to make dog appts!
SNIP WV