Barks 'n' Bows Professional Dog Grooming

10/12/2024

The salon will be closed today due to illness. I will contact everyone who has an appointment to rearrange.
Thank you.

02/01/2024

Wishing you all a very happy new year and hope you all had a lovely Christmas 🍾🥳
I will be back in the salon from
Thursday so will catch up on any calls and messages then.
I look forward to seeing you all soon 🤩x.

08/11/2023

It’s that time of year again 🎅🏼
Christmas appointments are going quickly so please get in touch if you want to secure your space in December.

All new clients will need to pay a deposit which will come off the cost of the groom. 🐶

23/10/2023

☀️ Finally holiday time for us so the salon will be closed until Wednesday 8th November.
I will respond to any messages and calls as soon as I return. Thanks 😊

23/12/2022

Well that’s me done for another year 😅
I just want to wish all my fabulous customers and your gorgeous dogs a very Merry Christmas and hope 2023 is kind to you all. Enjoy the festivities 🎅🏼🎄
A huge thank you for your custom throughout the year and for all the lovely gifts I have received from some very kind pups 🥰
See you all next year 😘###

03/10/2022

🌟🌟 I know it’s October but I need to talk Christmas 🙈

Can all my regular customers who will require a Christmas appointment please get in touch asap to book please. With no Sophie this year and ongoing health issues, I won’t be doing any extra once all my normal appointments have gone and December is already filling fast. Thank you xx

08/09/2022

Rest In Peace Your Majesty.
Thank you for everything 💔

15/07/2022

I've seen my fair share of dogs with heatstroke from my time in veterinary practice, and the thought of what lies ahead for some dogs, vets and nurses next week makes my heart sad.

I'm not going to tell you what the signs of heatstroke are, you've been rammed with those. And that's too late really.

(Though please don't squeeze lemon juice down your dogs throat. That's an aspiration risk.)

Pre-heatstroke signs. The red flags your dog is beginning to struggle:

🥵 ❌ WALK REFUSAL

Stopping is a choice and it is communication. Listen to your dog and pay attention to the context the behaviour is occurring. If they're stopping more than once on a walk on a warm day, consider if it's time to head on home.

🥵 👅 SPATULATE TONGUE

The tongue becomes elongated and wider at the bottom and may curl up (kinda like the big dipper), wrinkles may be visible in the tongue. Spatulate tongue occurs particularly when a dog is stressed, but may also occur if the dog is overheated and panting heavily to cool down his whole body. Look at the whole context & all of your dogs body language for a clear picture.

🥵 🎾 RELUCTANT TO PLAY

If your ball obsessed pooch suddenly decides to run off and lie down with the ball, that's a big clue they're possibly not up for a run in the heat. If you keep throwing, they'll probably keep chasing despite this, so it's best to take heed of this one.

🥵 😮‍💨 EXCESSIVE SHALLOW PANTING

Dogs cool off by panting, though rapid fire excessive panting (especially if paired with spatulate tongue) is a sign something is very wrong for your dog. Find shade, offer water, head home & monitor your dog.

🥵 🏖 LYING DOWN IN SHADE

Dogs are smart and will find ways to help themselves out when required. If your dog is choosing shade, that behaviour has a function and a purpose. Take note and make adjustments for them.

🥵 🙉 DISENGAGING FROM YOU ("STUBBORN"?)

If your dog is suddenly ignoring all of your known cues, turning their head away as you call them while they're lying in shade, or trying to pretend you're invisible when you're trying to engage them in another round of fetch - consider the message. They are not stubborn. Disengagement is communication and one of very few ways they have to tell you they're not comfortable with your request.

🥵 🐌 SLOWING DOWN

If your pooch starts moving like a land snail, don't tug them along. Consider the function and purpose of the behaviour, take a break, offer shade and a drink and look for other early signs they're struggling. Consider calling it a day and heading home.

These signs all come before the more serious signs. We know how dangerous heat stroke can be, you don't need me to reiterate that. Keep 'em cool, keep 'em safe.

06/03/2022

🇺🇦💞 Thank you to everyone for all the fabulous donations we have received for the Ukraine appeal. All human donations are being collected tomorrow for the truck to leave on Tuesday so we can accept no more donations.

We have raised an incredible £620 through the generosity of our fantastic customers and my dog show friends. This will all be spent on dog food tomorrow. I’m overwhelmed by the generosity of people and hopefully this will make some desperate pet owners lives a little easier.
Pet items can be dropped off until Wednesday if anyone still has donations they would like to bring.

Thank you all so much, you have been amazing 🤩💞🇺🇦

03/03/2022

Thank you to Vinnie for donating some of his own books and toys for the children who will have been left with nothing.
What a very kind little boy you are 💞

03/03/2022

🇺🇦 We have all seen the terrible situation in the Ukraine over the last week and our hearts go out to every person affected.
People and pets are now in desperate need of our help so I am starting a collection for all items, human and for pets. If you are bringing clothes please make sure they are in good condition.
Anything you have and can spare please drop it into the salon on Arthur Road , Tipton.

If you want to donate money I can go to the warehouse on Monday and buy dog food etc.
All items need to be at the salon by Wednesday next week and a local freight company in Dudley will be taking it to the polish border to be distributed.
Thank you 🇺🇦💞

22/12/2021

🎄🤶🎅🏼 And relax……. That’s the last of the photos. We have been so busy the last few days we didn’t get time to do many so apologies if I’ve missed your dog.
We are now closed until 5th January so would like to wish all our customers a very Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy new year. 🎄🤩

I’d just like to wish Sophie Louise all the best in her new venture at home in Nuneaton. I’m sure all the dogs will miss her as much as I will but she will be an amazing groomer for lots of lucky dogs in Warwickshire 🥰😘

22/12/2021