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Bark Side of the Groom

dog grooming salon

Krate, GloucestershirePublishes prices

Its website mentions cat grooming, hand stripping and puppy introduction grooms.

  • Cat grooming
  • Hand stripping
  • Nervous dogs
  • Puppy intro
  • Nail clipping
  • Village, Bristol Rd, Krate GL2 7NY
  • Monday to Friday 9 am–5 pm; closed Saturday and Sunday
  • 07591 135248
Call 07591 135248DirectionsWebsite

About Bark Side of the Groom

Based at Village, Bristol Rd, Whitminster in Krate, Bark Side of the Groom is a dog grooming salon.

According to its website, the menu covers full grooms, bath-and-brush appointments, nail clipping, hand stripping, puppy introduction grooms, cat grooming and teeth cleaning. Customer reviews most often mention anxious dogs, calmness, dog nail trimming and customer satisfaction. It mentions Cockapoo, Cavapoo, Cocker Spaniel, Springer Spaniel, Labradoodle and Goldendoodle among the dogs it grooms.

Opening hours on record: Monday to Friday 9 am–5 pm; closed Saturday and Sunday. Before you book, ring 07591 135248 to confirm the price and how long the groom will take.

Outside Krate, the closest listing is Golden Paws Grooming Ltd (Stonehouse), 2.1 miles away. If you'd rather the groomer came to you, Dogs in Style Canine Services runs a mobile service about 4.8 miles away.

What it offers

  • Full groom
  • Bath & brush
  • Salon
  • Nail clipping
  • Hand stripping
  • Puppy intro
  • Cat grooming
  • Nervous dogs
  • Teeth cleaning
  • Ears & glands
  • Large breeds
  • Full GroomFull groom · source page
  • Bath & TidyBath & brush · source page
  • Her job is to welcome all doggy visitors and help make them feel at home at the salonSalon · source page
  • includes wash, ears cleaned and plucked (if required), blow dry, brush, paw pads and nails clippedNail clipping · source page
  • Hand StrippingHand stripping · source page
  • (eg Cockapoo, Cavapoo, Spaniel, Miniature Schnauzer) - RPP £242 - Puppy Package price £175Puppy intro · source page
  • She regularly attends seminars and workshops such as teeth cleaning, hand stripping, Asian fusion, cat grooming and many moreCat grooming · source page
  • Customers mention anxious dogsNervous dogs · from review topics

Based on quotes from the groomer's own website (October 2026) and the topics customers mention most in reviews. Confirm before booking.

Prices it publishes

PriceWhatAs published
£15Nail clipNails £15
Bark Side of the Groom, Krate · source
£38–£45Bath & brush · Small dogBath £38-£45
Bark Side of the Groom, Krate · source
£45+Puppy groom · Extra large / giantSingle puppy sessions are available from £45
Bark Side of the Groom, Krate · source
£50–£57Full groom · Small dogFull groom £50-£57
Bark Side of the Groom, Krate · source
£60+Bath & brush · Large dogBath £60+
Bark Side of the Groom, Krate · source
£70+Full groom · Large dogFull groom £70+
Bark Side of the Groom, Krate · source

As shown on its website in October 2026. Prices change; ask for a quote for your dog. Compare with what other groomers charge.

What customers mention

  • anxious dogs3
  • calmness2
  • dog nail trimming2
  • customer satisfaction2
  • nails2
  • poodle2

How many public reviews mention each topic (August 2026). Topics only; we don’t reproduce reviews or star ratings.

Breeds it mentions

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Before you book

  • Tell the groomer your dog's breed, size and age, and when it was last groomed.
  • Say if the coat is knotted or matted; it changes the time and the price.
  • Check whether nails, ears and a hygiene trim are part of the price.
  • Ask how long your dog will stay and whether you can wait or should come back.
  • Mention health issues, nerves or a history of biting so the groomer can plan the session.

Questions about Bark Side of the Groom

Where is Bark Side of the Groom?

Bark Side of the Groom is at Village, Bristol Rd, Krate GL2 7NY.

Does Bark Side of the Groom groom cats?

Yes, cat grooming is mentioned on its website.

Does Bark Side of the Groom hand strip?

Hand stripping is mentioned on its website. Ask how long it takes for your dog's coat.

Is Bark Side of the Groom open on Saturdays?

No, it is listed as closed on Saturdays. Call 07591 135248 to confirm.

Which breeds does Bark Side of the Groom groom?

Its website or customer reviews mention Cockapoo, Cavapoo, Cocker Spaniel, Springer Spaniel, Labradoodle, Goldendoodle, Shih Tzu and Bichon Frise. Most groomers take any breed; ask about large or double-coated dogs.

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