Grooming your dog will actually look forward to.

A calm little dog-grooming salon in Heywood, where nervous pups are handled gently, nobody’s rushed, and your dog goes home happy, fresh and a bit more handsome than when they arrived.

  • Gentle with nervous & first-time dogs
  • Loved by 300+ Heywood dogs
  • We’ll remind you when they’re due
A small dog wrapped in a soft pink towel after a bath, looking cosy
A freshly groomed dog wearing a floral bandana
A groomer carefully trimming a small white dog with scissors
From £22bath & brush
Gentle with nervous dogs Fully insured & trained One dog at a time Open prices, no surprises Puppy-friendly first grooms 6–8 week reminders Calm, unhurried & spotless Cats by request

Simple, honest prices for your dog’s size

Prices start from the figures below and depend a little on coat condition and how much your dog enjoys the fuss. We’ll always confirm before we start, so there’s never a surprise at pick-up.

£5 off your first groom, booked online
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Full Groom

Everything in a bath & brush, plus a full clip or scissor-style to breed or your preference.

  • Small£34
  • Medium£42
  • Large£48
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Bath & Brush

Warm bath, blow-dry, full brush-out, nails, ears & a spritz of cologne.

  • Small£22
  • Medium£30
  • Large£38
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Puppy’s First Groom

A short, gentle, all-positive intro so your puppy learns grooming is nothing to worry about.

£18 under 6 months

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Little extras

  • Nail trim on its own£8
  • De-shedding treatment£12
  • Teeth brushing£6
  • Ear cleaning£6
  • Blueberry facial£6

Cats, by request

A few calm slots each week. Because every cat’s different, we book these over the phone first.

£35 from

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Due every 6–8 weeks. Book once and we’ll send a friendly reminder when it’s time for their next one, so there’s no need to keep track.

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What the humans say

4.9 · from 180+ happy owners

★★★★★

“Rosie is so gentle with our nervous rescue, Biscuit. He actually trots in now. Wouldn’t take him anywhere else.”

Hannah · Heywood
★★★★★

“Booked Bertie’s first puppy groom and they took real time to settle him. He came home a happy, fluffy boy.”

Priya · Bamford
★★★★★

“Clear prices, a lovely welcome, and my cockapoo’s coat has never looked better. The 6-week reminder text is genius.”

Mark · Heywood
★★★★★

“Our old girl gets anxious but the calm handling here is brilliant. A proper local gem.”

Sofia · Darn Hill
Rosie, founder of Barker and Bloom, gently holding a calm, freshly groomed dog

Hi, I’m Rosie

I’ve been grooming dogs for over twelve years, and I opened Barker & Bloom because I wanted a calmer kind of salon: one dog at a time, no rush, no chaos.

I’m calm-handling trained, which really just means I read what your dog is telling me and go at their pace. Nervous dogs, older dogs, wriggly puppies. They’re all welcome, and they all leave a little happier than they came in.

“I treat every dog like it’s my own. That’s the whole job, really.”

A word with Rosie

The questions we hear most. Tap one to see Rosie’s answer.

How often should my dog be groomed?
For most dogs it’s every 6–8 weeks, though it depends on the coat: curly and long coats need a little more, short coats a little less. Book once and I’ll remind you when your dog’s due, so you never have to keep a mental note.
My dog is nervous, or it’s their first groom
Then you’ve come to the right place. I keep the salon quiet, take everything at your dog’s pace, and never force anything. For puppies and first-timers there’s a short, gentle intro groom so it’s a good first experience. Just tell me on the booking form what they’re like and I’ll plan around it.
Do you groom cats?
Yes, by request, with a few calm slots each week. Cats need a different, careful approach, so I arrange these over the phone first for a proper chat. Cat grooming starts from £35. Give me a ring on 07700 900123.
What’s included in a full groom?
A warm bath with the right shampoo for their coat, a blow-dry and full brush-out, a clip or scissor-style to breed or your preference, nails trimmed, ears cleaned and checked, and a light finishing spritz. The works, basically.
How long does it take?
Usually between 1½ and 3 hours depending on size, coat and how relaxed your dog is. I don’t double-book or rush, so I’d always rather take a little longer and keep your dog comfortable.
What if my dog’s coat is matted?
I’ll never hurt a dog to save a coat. If matting is tight, the kindest thing is often a shorter clip to start fresh, and I’ll always show you and talk it through first. From there, regular grooms keep it easy and comfortable.
Is there a first-visit offer?
There is! Book your dog’s first groom online and you’ll get £5 off. Just let me know it’s their first visit when you book.

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4.9 · from 180+ happy owners

Two quick steps and we’ll text you back to confirm. Prefer to talk? Call 07700 900123.

  • No payment needed to request
  • We usually text back the same day

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Barker & Bloom
Unit 2, York Street
Heywood, OL10 1NB

07700 900123
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Opening hours
MonClosed
Tue9:00 – 5:30
Wed9:00 – 5:30
Thu9:00 – 5:30
Fri9:00 – 5:30
Sat9:00 – 4:00
SunClosed

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