Short Bark N Sides Dog Grooming

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Short Bark N Sides Dog Grooming

Short Bark n Sides is owned and operated by Alana Walsh who is a qualified vet nurse. Short Bark n Sides is owned and operated by Alana Walsh.
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Alana brings many years of Veterinary Nursing and brings many years experience in grooming ensuring your best friend not only looks fantastic but is well looked after too! With being a fully qualified Veterinary Nurse Alana knows how important it is to maintain a healthy relationship with all of her customers, whether they have two legs or four! We groom dogs on a one-to-one appointment basis; thi

s means your dog will receive our undivided attention so you can be assured that your dog will be safe and secure at all times. We do not Cage Dry or Sedate pets! We cater for all dogs great and small whether it be a breed specific clip, an everyday comfort clip or just a bath, nails and tidy!

28/03/2024

Happy Easter to all my wonderful clients 🐰 🐣 🍫
We will be closed from Friday 29/3 and reopening on Tuesday 2/4.

22/12/2023

And just like that, the Christmas rush is over and I’ve pampered my final pooches for 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣3️⃣

It’s been another busy year and this groomers heart is so full and happy. 💓Thank you to all my clients for all the love, trust and being part of the SBNS family. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the lovely cards and gifts, I have been truly spoilt.

I wish you all a very Merry Christmas! 🎅 The salon will be shut now until the new year so I can enjoy the Christmas break with my gorgeous family.

And to my team thank you for all your hard work, I truely appreciate it and couldn’t do it without you

See you all in 2024!!!! Back open on the 8th
Alana

14/11/2023

It’s the most wonderful time of the year when we get to add Christmas goodies to our salon. Lots of toys & treats available.
Unfortunately no doggy advent calendars this year but I promise they will be back in 2024 ! 🎅 🎄

03/11/2023

We are now closed for the Melbourne Cup Long Weekend. Making the most of being able to take a sneaky long weekend before the silly season hits 🤪

29/08/2023

Don’t look 👀, all that hair came off me!!! Short haired dogs need grooming too. Spring is here this week which means shedding season 🌼 🌸

20/07/2023

That freshly washed and dried coat waiting for the next part, a fresh clip. Charlie 💙

14/07/2023

HOLIDAY MODE
✈️ ☀️ 🥂 🌊 👙
I’m officially on holidays for the next two weeks!!!
Just to let all our clients know that the salon will still be open but only on selected days, thanks to my amazing girls that have stepped in to help and as always they will be offering amazing grooms and service whilst I’m not there.
Any enquires will be attended to but may take up to 48 hours to be returned to, so please be patient.

See you all when I’m back in the salon on the 31st
Alana 💜

27/06/2023

Tongue out Tuesday 👅

20/06/2023

✨POLICY UPDATE ✨ If you are a client with an upcoming appointment please check your email. I want to thank all of our loyal clients, for continuing to support Short Bark n Sides.

All clients with upcoming scheduled appointment will be asked to enter a credit card in order to reserve any appointments. I understand that this makes some people uncomfortable and so I thought I'd explain why I have had to put it in place and how it will work.
Unfortunately over the years I've been in business (10 years!) I've now had quite a few last minute cancellations and no-show clients and this problem seems to be growing. This results to loss of income, not to mention turning down other appointments I could have accepted and missing out on new clients who would have become repeat clients if they'd been able to get an appointment.
I completely accept that life/work commitments get in the way or we wake up feeling unwell and appointments cant be made and where I am understanding, please understand that this is a small business I'm running.

First of all, rest assured, your information is safe. The booking app I use is Fresha, this is where your information is stored. Fresha is a credit card processor used by many businesses and is very secure.
You will receive a text message from Fresha with a link to set up your file that will allow you to safely add your credit card details.

Second, this is not a prepayment. You will not be charged at the time you schedule your appointment. The only time I will use this information to collect payment is if you have not met our Cancelation and or No Show Policy.

My hope is that the credit card requirement will make people more thoughtful about their dog's grooming appointment, that they may already know they can't or won't make the appointment or solely rely on our reminder service.

I hope that this will help you to better understand my policies and that you are assured that your information is secure and will not be abused.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me, or if you have not been receiving emails from us please DM your email address so we can add it to your file.
Alana

25/01/2023

Salon is closed today for Australia Day and also tomorrow to make it a sneaky long weekend, to spend some extra time with the kiddos before they go back to school on Monday.

05/01/2023

Happy New Year to you all

Just a quick update that the salon is still closed and I’m currently on holidays.
The salon will reopen on Monday 9th at 8am and I will work as quickly as I can to get back to everyone that has contacted me during the break along with a busy first day back grooming.
Please be mindful that I start the year off with staff shortages (yes I know sounds like the story of my life 😩)
I will have a few new policies that will be in place to ensure everything runs smoothly, I will share these with you all soon. Alana🫶

11/12/2022

2022 SBNS Christmas Party 🎄 🍹 🌮

18/10/2022

Get excited it’s that time of the year again🎄

Dog Advent Calendars available now! 2 designs to choose from🦌

Count down to Christmas this festive season with our Advent Calendars, all treats made locally here on the peninsula by the talented 😍

Limited quantities available so get in quick, simply message us to place aside or come straight into the salon to get your hot little hands on them right away🎁

More Christmas goodies coming soon! 🎅 👀

05/06/2022

We are closed today due to my son being unwell. Sorry for any inconvenience caused and thank you to all the clients booked in for today for being so understanding whilst I have had to reschedule your appointment

12/04/2022

Easter Trading Hours
This is where I normally say we are closed for a much earned easter break, but for me no so much! I was lucky enough to have some time away last week to then cut our holiday short to come home to isolation as my daughter has covid.
I thank everyone for being so supportive and flexible whilst our calendar has been completely turned upside down.

Now back to the much earned break, the super star girls that have stepped up and in for me certainly deserve this break- thank you so much girls

I hope everyone has a lovely Easter break and I hope to see you all back in the salon on Tuesday 🤞 🐣 🦠 💕

04/04/2022

Just a quick message to let you all know that Im currently away this week celebrating my 10 year wedding anniversary 👩‍❤️‍👨
Our salon is open a few days over the next week thanks to some of the amazing groomers that have stepped in to help and as always they will be producing amazing grooms on your dogs.
You will be greeted by a friendly new face, Che. We welcome her onboard as our receptionist, she has been thrown into the deep end whilst I’m away but I know she will be amazing and you will all enjoy meeting her.
All calls and messages regarding bookings will be returned when I’m back in the salon- Monday 11th.
Picture is a beautiful view from our breakfast this morning, Freyicent in Tasmania 💜

30/01/2022

✨ CLOSED TODAY ✨
School returns on Tuesday so I’m making the most of the kids last day of holidays and have snuck a little stay in the city for the night.
I thank everyone for their patience and understanding they have given me already this year, it’s certainly been a tricky start to the year.
We will be back open on Tuesday, see you all then.
Alana

22/12/2021

A Merry Christmas to all our amazing clients!

2021 is quickly coming to an end for us and what a year it has been! Starting the year off with our new salon, pampering so many beautiful dogs, regular visits from our loyal clients, meeting new clients, saying goodbye to those that grew their wings, and of course several closures due to covid!

Without each and everyone of you we couldn’t be where we are today, and a big thank you to those that have spoilt us in the lead up to Christmas.
And not to forgot my amazing girls- Michaela, Caitlin, Ellen, Crystal, Mell & Ebony without you all I couldn’t keep the salon running the way we do.

I can’t wait for 2022, I know we are all hoping for a better year but no matter what it throws at us we will still be here doing what we love.

We are taking a short break and will be back grooming on Tuesday January 4th. Please note that our phone will be switched off and all messages and enquires will be responded to on our return.

Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year
~ Alana ~

16/12/2021

Bijou is excited that Santa comes in only 9 more sleeps.
Stay tuned for our operating hours over the Christmas break 🎄

04/12/2021

We made it through 2021…. Well almost! Cheers to these girls who make up the amazing Short Bark n Sides team 💜

03/12/2021

When your out to celebrate your Christmas party and they have a groodle puppy… cuddles and kisses

01/12/2021

We will be closing early tomorrow (Friday 3rd) as we will be off celebrating our staff Christmas party.

24/11/2021

💜 Minnie 💜
Eyes on the prize, just give me the treat !!

23/11/2021

SNEAK PEAK 👀
Of all the new pretty designs we have on their way to hit our shelves.

22/11/2021

Delighted to be stocking this beautiful book created by our very talented client
My Dog Eats Better Than Me and you guessed it - it's about all things dog!Includes 60 recipes, including main meals, baked treats and party cakes, along with a chapter on wellness.

16/11/2021

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas 🎄🎅
Just a few Christmas items we currently have in stock
Dogvent Calendars
Gingerbread Men
Gingerbread Canisters & Treat Pouches.
Can’t wait to have new Christmas stock arriving over the next few weeks, does your dog have any requests?

07/11/2021

🎄 THEY’RE HERE 🎄

Together with a lovely client of ours , we have created DOGvent calendars for all our gorgeous pooches 💖

They’re $30 each and come in two designs (pink and white) as seen in our video. The all natural treats inside come in a range of flavours including chicken & chia, gingerbread, minty fresh, vegan and upward facing!

We’re so delighted to be able to do this after yet another bizarre year.

If you would like order please dm us or text us via 0490974262

Address

7 Beach Street, Dromana
Melbourne, VIC
3936

Telephone

+61490974262

Website

http://www.shortbarknsides.pet/

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🎄 THEY’RE HERE 🎄 Together with a lovely client of ours @pawdinkum , we have created DOGvent calendars for all our gorgeous pooches 💖 They’re $30 each and come in two designs (pink and white) as seen in our video. The all natural treats inside come in a range of flavours including chicken & chia, gingerbread, minty fresh, vegan and upward facing! We’re so delighted to be able to do this after yet another bizarre year. If you would like order please dm us or text us via 0490974262 . . . . #dogsofinstagram #doggrooming #dogs #dogslife #doglover #christmas

CLICK & COLLECT I’ll be opening tomorrow Wednesday 11-1pm for all pet supplies. Here is a glimpse of some of our products. Can’t make it during that time? Contact me and I’ll do my best to help you out. All orders must be pre-organised by emailing, calling or messaging me on here 🛍🛒💜

Wow what a Sunday! It is still unknown as to what road my business will be able to take during the next lockdown. The announcement for businesses is for tomorrow so once we hear this we will be in contact. Please bare with me, we have a back to back day tomorrow so I will be in contact with everyone that has an appointment as soon as I can. #stillopenforbusiness #staysafe #mornpenpets #morningtondoggroomer #morningtonpeninsulapets #morningtondoglovers #peninsuladoggroomer #morningtonpeninsula #shortbarknsidesdoggrooming

✨ BACK IN STOCK ✨ Suffering from constant ear troubles? 👂🐶👂 K-9 Miracle Ear Elixir- we like to call it ‘Liquid Gold’. It has proven to be effective in helping to clear up ear issues in dogs. This includes bacterial and yeast infections, ear wax, and ear odor. It is a must for dogs who enjoy swimming! It is gentle enough to use as a daily routine ear cleaner and has a pleasant odor. K-9 Miracle Ear Elixir is made up of three active ingredients to help clear up problems, and numerous essential oils to help reduce inflammation. See in comments below for photo of the difference just one treatment makes #dogearinfections #liquidgold #mornpenpets #morningtondoglovers #morningtonpeninsulapets #morningtondoggroomer #shortbarknsidesdoggrooming

Happy Easter to all our wonderful clients We are closed tomorrow Friday 19th and then OPEN for Saturday 20th and have two appts left, we will then be closed Sunday and Easter Monday. Hope you guys have a wonderful holiday with family, friends and our pawfriends. We’ll reopen on 23rd April. See everyone soon! #happyeaster #theeasterbunnyiscoming🐰 #dontgiveyourdogchocolate #mornpenpets #morningtondoglovers #morningtondoggroomer #morningtonpeninsulapets #shortbarknsidesdoggrooming

I would like to introduce our newest team member- our NEW eftpos machine! As you know our previous eftpos machine was a little temperamental and I do apologise for this. We are now set to go with our efficient & reliable machine. Great news is that we now have a lower surcharge on all eft/credit card transaction which is 0.99%. So we now accept cash or card payments, we will no longer be excepting direct deposit as it is just to hard for me to keep up with #eftpos #eftposavailable #tyro #cash #creditcard #nodirectdeposit #morningtondoggroomer #petstylist #shortbarknsidesdoggrooming

OMG those ears 😍😍 #petstylist #happydog #dogsofinstagram #morningtondogs #morningtonpeninsula #morningtondoglovers #morningtonpetgroomer #morningtondoggroomer #petsofthepeninsula #mornpenpets #morningtonpeninsuladogs #shortbarknsidesdoggrooming

Happy Hump Day #catgrooming #petstylist #mornpenpets #morningtonpeninsula #petsofthepeninsula #morningtonpetgroomer #morningtonpetgrooming #catsofinstagram #humpday #humpdaycat #shortbarknsidesdoggrooming

Can you believe that Karma still has hair left? Yes you are seeing correctly this is all Karma’s undercoat that has been brushed out....enough to make a whole new dog #bernesemountaindog #bernesemountaindogsofinstagram #deshedding #undercoat #workoutforthedaydone #morningtondogs #mornpenpets #morningtonpeninsula #morningtondoglovers #morningtondoggroomer #petstylist #petsofthepeninsula #shortbarknsidesdoggrooming

Public Holiday means time for this groomer to get her craft on and make more bows & bandanas 🎀 🐶 #doggroomer #dogbows #dogbandanas #publicholiday #morningtondogs #morningtondoggroomer #shortbarknsidesdoggrooming

Finishing the day with a puppy play date 😍😍 #puppygrooming #goldenretrieverpuppy #lovemyjob#morningtonpeninsula #morningtondoggroomer #morningtonpetgroomer #morningtonpeninsulapets #peninsulapets #petsofthepeninsula #shortbarknsidesdoggrooming

We don’t just groom we play fetch!Matey enjoying his play time whilst waiting for his mum. #play #fetch #groomingcanbefun #petstylist #morningtonpeninsula #morningtondoggroomer #morningtonpetgroomer #morningtonpeninsulapets #petsofthepeninsula #shortbarknsidesdoggrooming #corgi #corgisofinstagram

Gotta love a shakin dog, you know when you end up wetter than them! #shortbarknsidesdoggrooming #shakeitoff #wetdog #wetgroomer #peninsuladog #peninsulapets #morningtonpeninsula #morningtonpetgroomer #morningtondoggroomer

Tonight’s the night, we get to celebrate for being nominated for the Peninsula Business awards at the gala dinner. Abbi thinks she is looking the part and should join us #excited #peninsulabusinessawards #shortbarknsidesdoggrooming #morningtonpeninsula #morningtonpetgroomer #morningtonpetgrooming #peninsulapets

Chilly mornings and nights has called for us to stock a fantastic and great quality range of dog coats by @kazoopet come check them out #shortbarknsidesdoggrooming #dogcoats #dogjackets #dogapparel #warmdoggy #cute #stylish #petsofthepeninsulia #morningtondoggroomer #morningtonpeninsula

Less than 2 weeks until we get to attend the gala awards night for being voted a finalist in the Peninsula Business Awards...can’t wait #morningtonpeninsula #morningtondoggroomer #peninsulabusinessawards #excited #hardwork #lovemyjob

Tongue out Tuesday, Zari all smiles after her groom #shortbarknsidesdoggrooming #goldenretriever #morningtonpeninsula #petsofthepeninsulia #petstylist #morningtondoggroomer

We have more of these amazing bottles of liquid gold in stock. Fantastic for dogs that suffer from bacterial and yeast infections, ear wax and odor and a great product to have for dogs that swim a lot! #shortbarknsidesdoggrooming #dogearinfections #earwax #earodor #swimmingdog #liquidgold #dogearcleaner #petsofthepeninsulia #petstylist #morningtondoggroomer