Head Groomer – Brenda
Grooming Gallery
The Barks and Recreation Grooming Department provides a low-stress environment for your pet’s grooming by setting up minimal overlap from one groom to the next.
Drop off your pet and pick them back up within 2-3 hours.
Grooming Hours:
Mon – Fri – 8:30am – 4:30pm
Closed on weekends and stat holidays
Grooming Services Offered
Toe Nail Trim
Our groomer trims your dogs nails either with clippers or with a Dremel (extra charge)
Receive a free nail trim after every 10 nails trims
Training Practice Groom
For young puppies or juvenile dogs that have never been groomed to get introduced to grooming. A great service for nervous dogs or other dogs who need training and practice for grooming behaviours. Not required but highly encouraged.
DOES NOT INCLUDE BATHING OR TRIMMING
Doods n’ Poods (Curly Coats)
For curly coated breeds like Poodles, Doodles, Portuguese Water Dogs, Bichons, Cocker Spaniels etc.
INCLUDES bath, blow dry, nail trim, ear plucking (if needed) and full body hair cut (shave and scissor finish) of choice.
– Anal gland expression can be done on request for an extra fee. **Please note: prices listed are a guideline only. Actual price will be determined by the length of time needed for your dog. This will vary depending on dog size, coat type, temperament/behaviour, and coat condition. Extra charges will apply for de-matting or poor behaviour.
Click on the “New Client” button below to see a rough idea of pricing based on dogs weight.
Scrub-A-Dub (Smooth/Short Coat)
For short coats (EX. BOSTON TERRIER, BOXER, GREAT DANE)
Includes bath, blow dry, nail trim.
– Anal glands can be done on request for an extra fee. **Please note: prices listed are a guideline only. Actual price will be determined by the length of time needed for your dog. This will vary depending on dog size, coat type, temperament/behaviour, and coat condition. Extra charges will apply for de-matting or poor behaviour.
Click on the “New Client” button below to see a rough idea of pricing based on dogs weight
Blow Out & Tidy (Double Coats)
For double-coated breeds (Ex: corgis, Labradors, huskies, golden retrievers, German shepherds) that need a de-shed but not a shave.
Long coats select long coat add on. (Ex: Pomeranian, Sheltie, Australian Shepherd/Border Collie, Collie, Great Pyrenees)
Includes bath, blow dry, nail trim, and some trimming/tidying of the body (includes 15 minutes scissor trimming of feet, sanitary, bum, or body outline tidy).
– Anal gland expression can be done on request for an extra fee. **Please note: prices listed are a guideline only. Actual price will be determined by the length of time needed for your dog. This will vary depending on dog size, coat type, temperament/behaviour, and coat condition. Extra charges will apply for de-matting or poor behaviour.
Click on the “New Client” button below to see a rough idea of pricing based on dogs weight
Hand Stripping (Wire Coats)
For WIRE coated dogs. Jack Russel terriers, Brussels Griffon, Wire-haired mini Dachshund, Mini Schnauzer, Border Terrier, Affenpincher.
Hand stripping is not a shave, but is the proper grooming technique for scruffy or wire-coated dogs.
Includes bath, blow dry, nail trim, ear plucking (if needed) and full body hand strip and trim.
– Anal gland expression can be done on request for an extra fee. **Please note: prices listed are a guideline only. Actual price will be determined by the length of time needed for your dog. This will vary depending on dog size, coat type, temperament/behaviour, and coat condition. Extra charges will apply for de-matting or poor behaviour.
Click on the “New Client” button below to see a rough idea of pricing based on dogs weight
CAT – Shave & Nail Trim
Remove mats of fur or shave off the majority of a cats fur in a “lion cut’. Shaving the body and leaving the legs, neck, head, as well as the tail unless requested otherwise. Nails will be trimmed as well.
PLEASE NOTE – WE DO NOT PROVIDE BATHING SERVICES FOR CATS
**Please note: prices listed are a guideline only. Actual price will be determined by the length of time needed for your PET. This will vary depending on temperament/behaviour, and coat condition. Extra charges may apply for de-matting or poor behaviour.
Grooming Updates 2024
Service Changes
Emily will be available for the following services:
- Shave & A Haircut for small, medium and large dogs
- Scrub a Dub for all sizes of dogs
- Blow Out & Trim for all sizes
- Nail trims
- Puppy Practice Grooms
We are excited to offer increased availability to our clients with this change!
Brenda is moving into a Head Groomer position. She will still be taking clients and is overseeing the process and quality for all grooming. Brenda will be available for booking the following services:
- Shave & A Haircut for all sizes (Head Groomer rate)
- Blow Out & Trim for all sizes
- Doods n’ Poods all sizes
- Cat grooms
- Nail trims
Vaccination Requirements
Due to changes in our processes, we will now be requiring proof of up-to-date Bordetella (kennel cough) vaccinations for grooming clients. This change will take effect immediately for all new clients, and by August 15th for existing clients.
We are implementing this change due to the fact that we are now usually servicing multiple dogs at one time, meaning they are together in the grooming and crate rooms, increasing the risk of transmission of any disease. Please understand we do this with the health and safety of all our canine clients in mind.
We also strongly recommend that all grooming clients be kept up to date on a flea/lice preventative.
Price Changes
In the pursuit of long-term sustainability for Barks and Recreation, we find ourselves in a position where we need to update our service prices. This adjustment is essential for several reasons:
- To ensure that our dedicated team receives fair wages, keeping pace with the rising cost of living.
- To continue infusing each groom with the time, care, and love that defines our craft.
- Our cost of supplies has increased, and we do not want to compromise the quality of the shampoos and products we are using.
We will be implementing a price increase on most grooming services starting March 15, 2024.
Changes in pricing for a brand are never easy. However, this review is necessary to align with the economy while maintaining the integrity of our values and securing our sustainability for the long run.
This announcement is not made easily. I hope this early notice and clarity into my reasons help provide insight into the necessity of this decision. Your continued support truly means the world to us and our team.
Please note: we require all clients to be up to date on rabies and distemper/parvo, and bordatella vaccinations.
– Proof of vaccination status must be supplied.
– Dogs must be up to date on vaccinations and in good health (not showing signs of illness) to attend grooming appointments.
– Cats must be up to date on their Core 3 way (FVRCP) and rabies.
After initial puppy or kitten series of vaccinations (3 visits) a yearly booster is done. Following that core vaccines and rabies are typically updated every 3 years. Bordatella (dogs) is updated annually. Please check your pet’s vaccination certificate or with your vet to see if they are currently up to date before booking. We cannot accept clients for grooming without proof of up to date vaccination status.
If you do not wish to vaccinate your pet we can accept titer test results as well. If your dog cannot be vaccinated due to health reasons, we require a written statement from your veterinarian explaining this.
Cancellation Policy We have a 48-hour cancellation policy. If you do not show up for your appointment or provide sufficient notice, we will ask that you pre-pay for future appointments and charge you in full for future missed appointments. New clients will be asked to pay a deposit which is non-refundable – if you miss your appointment or do not provide sufficient notice we reserve the right to keep the deposit. We sometimes have a waiting list and if given enough notice we can fill the appointment. If you have an emergency, please let us know so that we can treat your specific situation with personal attention. We do not consider conflicts to be emergencies. This cancellation policy is necessary for our small business to continue to serve our clients in need. Please call the store to cancel an appointment. E-mail cancellations will not be accepted. Thank you for understanding.