Barkers of Middleton

My name is Naomi and I am a city & guilds qualified and insured pet stylist based in Middleton, Manchester. In 2013 I decided to turn my love for all things furry into a career in dog grooming! I provide a professional styling and grooming service to ensure your dog is kept clean, healthy and a pleasure to live with. Whatever the service you require, I can tailor a package to suit both you and your pet and I groom only to the very highest professional standards, recognising that each dog is an individual.Your pets welfare and happiness is my number one priority and each dog will receive my undivided care and attention. I want to make the grooming process as fun and stress free as possible from the moment your dog arrives at the salon!At Barkers we don’t use cages and all pets are dried with hand held dryers.Our stylists hold city and guilds qualifications with many years of hands on experience. We strictly adhere to animal welfare codes of conduct as set out in the animal welfare act 2006 and follow compassionate handling and grooming techniques at all times, we are fully insured and hold pet first aid certification, But ....above all else we share a passion and love for all dogs! We also offer a wide range of products including a holistic premium dog food range, all natural treats, brain teasing toys, teddies, clothing, collars leads, grooming tools, pet fragrance, and home baked dog treats. All dogs should be introduced to the grooming process at as early an age as possible, as soon as they have been immunised and are allowed out they should visit a professional groomer for their first puppy groom! This is part of essential early socialisation and ensures they accept grooming as part of a regular routine and that they are happy and content with the process. In general a clean pet is a happy pet! No hair in the eyes, clean fur and skin, clipped nails and clean teeth all make for a pet that is comfortable and well behaved. Neglect to have your pet regularly groomed and you will see some serious side effects occur such as Matted and dirty coatsUnderlying skin conditionsHair growing in and around the eyes - this will clog with bacteria and can cause infections.Excess ear hair, clogs with wax and dirt, a breeding ground for bacteria and a cause of ear infectionsParasites thrive and often go undetected on un-groomed petsOver grown nails can be very painful & damage the foot profileDental disease, which can affect the liver and other organs Took my Loui for a scrub up and (problematic) nails done. He is petrified of anyone touching his nails. As I sat waiting in the Parents waiting room biting my nails, Naomi’s patience and attitude won him over and he came back a happy chappie. I honestly can’t thank you enough Naomi and you can look forward to seeing Loui in a months time

Andrew Grimshaw
5 Star
I have taken my Cockapoo, Piper, to Barkers for around a year now. It is always a great service and Piper always comes back looking fantastic and smelling lovely. We also get good advice into how to groom at home. Would highly recommend!
Wednesday 26th October 2022

Holly Smythe
5 Star
Today I took my fur baby Peggy the pug for a groom. I was nervous as Peggy suffers with slight separation anxiety, however Naomi was incredible, we instantly felt comfortable- Naomi updated me on how Peggy was getting on during her groom, which eased my mind and she couldn’t of been in better hands. Peggy left looking amazing, one very happy pug after her pamper. Great experience couldn’t recommend enough, will be returning soon♥️.xx
Wednesday 22nd February 2023

Leanne Hill
5 Star
Great lady always does a good job on my tigger xx
Friday 5th April 2024

Jakub Playz
1 Star
Never again🤬 hard to get appt as lady not answering for your text messages. Finally when she replied after reminding. She booked us appt for today at 8:00 and didn’t showed up. I was trying to call her few times but she been switched off and finally when I get signal she rejects my call. In my opinion it’s not professional at all. I do not understand how you can treat your customer like that??? Not recommend at all. Really disappointed
Thursday 29th June 2023

Matt Stacey
5 Star
Ruby my Yorkshire terrier has been getting her hair cut at Bakers Of Middleton for a year now. Ruby looks albolutly amazing every time! Cannot recommend this place enough 🐶
Thursday 1st December 2022