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B a r k b e r r y Y a r d

Providing excellent grooming and daycare for your beloved dogs

Dog Grooming

Doggy Daycare

Grooming Training

Emmi-Pet Teeth Cleaning

Meet The Team

Find us & Contact

We are a friendly, experienced team of dog lovers with a passion for all things dog! We offer a variety of services including dog grooming, daycare and teeth cleaning all tailored to your dogs individual needs from our base at The Bell Plantation, Towcester.

Our team are passionate about providing the best services for your four legged family! Our experienced groomers will make your pup sparkle and shine and our fun filled daycare, where your pup can play, socialise and relax, will feel like a home from home while you humans are out working!

But, that’s not all our super team can do! With qualifications in canine nutrition, caine teeth cleaning and canine behaviour our team will be able to point you in the right direction in having a healthy and happy dog. Pop in or call for any advice or come browse our range of dog treats, toys and apparel. We look forward to seeing you soon!

AT BARKBERRY YARD

DOG GROOMING

Our full groom includes all the essentials- an ear clean, nail clip, hygiene trim, bath using Milly’s dog products, blow-dry and brush followed by full styling of the coat to your specification.

Our prices for grooming can be seen below or call the team for more information.

(Please note: styling of your dog will depend upon coat condition at the time of appointment)

We kindly ask that you stick to drop off and pick up times as we have a lot of dogs to fit in, on the odd occasion you are late or early please ring ahead so we know. As we are a small team every appointment means a lot to us so please, if you do not wish to attend your appointment, let us know with a minimum 24 hours notice. Please also note that if you are over 30 minutes late picking up your dog, there will be an extra charge upon your arrival.

Bath & De-shed Package

For our super hairy double coated friends we have a great bath and de-shed package. They will have a full scrub down with Milly’s dog products, followed by an ear clean and nail clip. Then comes main event, (where all the magic happens!) a blast dry! This is what helps get rid of all of that dead coat that normally ends up on your lovely carpet! Lastly, another brush out, scissor tidy and your fur baby will be ready to take on the day!

Hand-stripping

What’s that I hear you say? Well hand-stripping is the traditional way to groom a wire haired dog such as a Border Terrier. The wire haired top coat is removed by gently pulling to reveal a lovely soft undercoat. We are lucky enough to be trained in this specialised form of grooming. Our team have been stripping wire haired breeds for over 10 years so you can rest assured your pup is in the most capable of hands! Handstripping takes time and skill so, understandably, comes at a premium rate. Along with the hand-strip your dog will receive a soothing bath with Milly’s dog shampoo, nail clip and ear clean.

Full Groom Packages

Calling all dogs who need a trim up! Our full grooms include a bath with Millys conditioning shampoos followed by full dry and brush to get out any tiny knots and to give the coat the best prep for clipping. A full style then happens firstly with clippers and then finished by hand scissoring. Included in this groom is all the essentials to! Ear clean, nail clip, hygiene trim and paw pad clear out. Your dog will leave feeling fresh!

Nail Clipping & Ear Cleaning

Our nail clipping and ear cleaning services do not require an appointment, just pop in and see us!

Emmi-Pet

Here at Barkberry Yard we are Emmi-Pet certified teeth technicians, it is a great addition to add to grooms to keep your furry friends teeth in a good condition. For more information on how to keep your dogs teeth pearly white and breath smelling great please see our Emmi-Pet teeth cleaning page.

Dog Grooming Pricing

All prices are a guide only and are subject to change due to size, temperament and coat condition of the dog. There will be additional charges for poorly conditioned or matted coats starting at £5 per session. Dogs with behavioural problems will also incur additional charges starting at £5 per session. Missed or late cancellation of appointments are charged at the full price of the groom.

Puppy Grooms

We love having puppies in the salon and know how important it is to get them in at early age so that grooming becomes a good and fun experience. We offer a great service where we allow your pup to get used to the sights and sounds of a groomers in their own time during a bath, brush and tidy experience. This is for pups ranging from the week after their injections to 6 months old.

We also offer a fab puppy groom “Platinum Package”, where we send you home with a little care bundle to help you look after your puppy’s coat. This includes brushes required for your particular puppy’s coat type and a first groom photo!

Bath & Brush

Our bath, brush and tidy service is great for in between grooms or just to give your dog a spruce up. This service includes a bath with Milly’s dog products, full dry and brush out, nail clip, ear clean, hygiene trim and a tidy up around the eyes and feet.

We offer a range of professional dog grooming services for your furry friends

D o g g y D a y c a r e

Here at Barkberry Yard we offer safe, fun, home-from-home environment for your four-legged friends to enjoy. With 5 stars on our daycare license we pride ourselves in giving a great, fun day for your four legged friends. With a mixture of outdoor walks/play and our indoor playroom we have plenty of opportunities for your pet to have it all- fun play time, socialisation and rest and relaxation. We provide days filled with opportunities for them to make great friends and see fresh sights, giving you the peace of mind that your dog will have a great day.

Our professional doggy day care service is here to help with all your pet care needs. Our friendly, qualified and licensed team are experienced and knowledgeable in caring and catering for all types of dog.

We know that owning a dog is a 24 hour a day responsibility and there are always occasions where work or social commitments make it difficult for you to involve your four legged friends. That’s where we can help!

How it Works

If you’d like to enrol your dog in Doggy Day Care, we first ask that you register with us. The questions are very simple, easy to answer and will give us important information, like whether your dog is neutered and vaccinated. This will help us to determine whether your dog is suitable for dog day care. It is important to note we do not take entire males into our daycare and for health and safety reasons we cannot guarantee that every dog will be accepted but we will always do our best to accommodate each and every pet.

Pop into our shop and complete the registration form with us. After we’ve accepted your completed registration form we will contact you to arrange a visit to Doggy Day Care. We like to meet all potential guests prior to enrolment. This allows us to assess the individual needs of your pet, as well as allowing you to see our facilities and feel confident in the knowledge that your pet is in safe hands. Here we will discuss day care slots for your dog and also payment.

Arrival/Departure

We will discuss your needs regarding arrival and departure but rest assured one of our team will be there in the morning to answer any questions as you drop off your dog and upon pick up one of our team will be there to tell you all about the day your dog has had. Please assure you stick to agreed arrival and departure times and let us know if you are going to be early or late on those odd occasions things crop up.

Criteria

Vaccinations must be up to date and dogs must also have the Kennel Cough Vaccine.
Dogs must be sociable and non aggressive towards people and other dogs.
All dogs must be assessed prior to enrolling at Doggy Day Care.

Grooming Training

Barkberry Yard are a high quality grooming salon founded in 2020 off the back of many years of experience grooming and teaching.
We are passionate about making dogs look and feel their best and we love helping others achieve the same satisfaction in their work.
We offer high quality grooming courses tailored to you. Our courses will give you a full qualification with city and guilds whose high standards ensure each student who passes does with quality in their chosen path.
Whether you are a complete beginner or looking to develop your grooming skills further, we can work with you to provide bespoke training packages to suit your every need.
During your training you will be using the majority of your time in the salon for practical, hands on experience working on a large range of breeds and styles. Each day at our salon is different and you will pick up a lot of different skills.
During your time with us you will also learn how to correctly deal with a variety of coat types, different temperaments and will be able to carry out important health checks on all dogs in your care.

What can we do for you?

Our training courses are tailored to suit your needs.
All our tuition is to City & Guilds standard and takes place at our training centre in Northamptonshire.
We take only 1-2 students at a time so that we can offer you a more relaxed, 1-1, experience with our highly trained tutors who have over 10 years worth of combined animal care and grooming experience.

C o u r s e s :

One Day Taster

We offer a one day “taster” course which allows you to have an insight into how a busy salon runs and help you decide if grooming is for you!
On the day you will take part in all aspects involved in grooming and will have opportunity to ask questions and learn more about becoming a groomer.
The one day taster MUST be undertaken if you wish to enrol on a course with us and you have no previous grooming experience.
Those who have already obtained their level 2 qualification through one of our training courses do not need to take a taster course before enrolling onto the level 3.
The cost of the taster course will be deducted from the balance of a full price course should you enrol within 6 months of attending.

Tuition Days
Are you already a groomer? Are you looking to improve your skills? Are you unsure of certain breeds?
Look no further, we can help!
We offer extra tuition days which we can tailor to your every need.

City & Guilds Level 2 (7863-02) for Dog Grooming Assistants
The Level 2 Certificate for Dog Grooming Assistants is for anyone who wishes to pursue a career in dog grooming and would like to learn the basics.
It is best suited to those who would like to work in a salon before undertaking their level 3 Diploma.
You will learn how to health check and handle dogs correctly, how to bathe, dry and properly prepare a coat ready for styling and some basic styling and scissoring.

You don’t need any previous qualifications to take this course.

City & Guilds Level 2 (7863-02) Plus- learn to groom

Take the level 2 assistant qualification but also learn how to groom. With this plus course you will learn how to groom a full teddy bear cut and a natural trim putting you well on your way to becoming a dog groomer.

City & Guilds Level 3 (7863-03) Diploma for Dog Grooming Stylists
For those who already hold their level 2 qualification who wish to further their learning and pursue a career in dog grooming either in a salon or starting their own business.
You will recap everything covered in the Level 2 course, including correct handling and health checking, legislation and customer service. You will then progress quickly into styling dogs of all breeds. Learning how to use clippers to get the best quality cut and how to scissor correctly and safely to achieve a high standard of
finish on all grooms you produce.
This will allow you to gain the practical skills and knowledge to ensure that you are fully prepared to work as a professional dog groomer whether you chose to be self employed or want to work with others in a salon.

Barkberry Yard Attendance Certificate

1 Day Taster

A day in the salon to decide whether grooming is right for you.

You will take part in all aspects of the grooming process while observing how things run in a busy salon.

The opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

£150

(The cost of which will be deducted from any course price should you book within 6 months of attending)

Barkberry Yard Attendance Certificate

Additional Tuition Day

These days are intended for those already in the grooming industry who may require further tuition or wish to improve their skills in certain areas.

Full or half day of tuition catered to your specific needs.

Full Day £150

Half Day £80

City & Guilds Level 2 - For Grooming Assistants

16 Days

For those wishing to pursue a career in dog grooming.

This course covers the basics such as bathing, drying, health checking, basic trimming and basic scissoring.

This is an introductory course into grooming.

Level 2 Tuition only

Level 2 Qualification

£2,200

Optional extra's

With Equipment Set £2,600

City & Guilds Level 2 Plus- Entry level stylist

24 Days

This option covers all on offer in the 16 day course PLUS an extra 2 weeks to learn a full teddy bear cut and a natural trim making you an entry level stylist

Level 2 Tuition

Level 2 Qualification

Tuition towards Level 3 Qualification

£4,750

Optional extra's

With Equipment Set £5,150

City & Guilds Level 3 - Diploma for Grooming Stylists

32 Days

For those who already hold the Level 2 qualification.

This course comprises practical experience, trimming and styling, required for the Level 3 assessments.

Level 3 Tuition

Level 3 Qualification

£4,800

Optional extra's

With Equipment Set £5,200

City & Guilds Level 2 & 3

50 Days

Combined course for those wishing to gain both qualifications all at once.

This course would benefit those who are looking to start their own grooming business.

Level 2 & 3 Tuition

Level 2 & 3 Qualification

£6,900

Optional extra's

With Equipment Set £7,300

City & Guilds level 2 (0146-21) Dog walking

This qualification is for anyone, aged 16 and over, who may be looking to pursue a career in dog walking or who wants to have qualifications to back up their dog walking job/business. You will gain practical skills and knowledge that are important for working as a competent and safe dog walker. With councils now bringing in licences that need qualifications to obtain, this level 2 certificate is a perfect string to add to your bow.

The course covers the following topics:

Roles and responsibilities of a professional dog walker

Legislation and codes of practice

Breeds and behaviour

Walking and controlling a dog

Problems injuries and emergencies

The assessment for this qualification will be one to one practical assessment alongside oral questioning.

There are no other recognised qualifications for dog walkers at this level, therefore this qualification demonstrates to both employers and public that you have the correct practical skills and knowledge required of a professional dog walker.

The qualification is made up of one unit with four tasks which will be worked through over the 2days and end with an assessment.The units include completing record sheets with new clients and behavioural assessments. Taking a dog for a walk and the risks and dangers on walks plus how to deal with them.

City & Guilds Level 2 (0146-20) pet sitting

This qualification is for anyone, aged 16 or over, who may be looking to pet sit or already is pet sitting and wants a qualification to back up their licence and business . On this course you will gain practical skills and knowledge that are important for working as a competent and safe pet sitter however you must already hold a level 2 qualification in an animal related area to undertake this course for example the pet walking level 2 certification.

Pet sitting can involve looking after a wide range of animals to include cats, dogs, rabbits and guinea pigs, through exotics, pet pigs, chickens, sheep and goats for example. This course will give you all the information needed to start your journey into the pet sitting world. Pet sit in confidence after learning about the following starter topics- roles and responsibilities of a pet sitter, the legislation and codes of practice, potential problems including injuries and emergencies. This course consists of just one unit split into the above categories and is completed over 3days with four tasks, ending with one practical assessment and oral questions.

City & Guilds Level 2 Dog Walking

2 Days

For those who want to pursue a dog walking career.

This course covers: Record Keeping, Behaviour Analysis, Walking, Risks & Dangers.

Level 2 Qualification.

£300

Further enquiries:

barkberryyardacademy@barkberryyard.co.uk

Emmi-Pet Teeth Cleaning

Emmi-pet Teeth Cleaning

Having qualified emmi-pet technicians in our team means we are more than prepared to look after your dogs oral hygiene and answer any questions you may have about the process.

At Barkberry Yard we strive to help you keep your dog healthy and happy and believe that emmi-pet should play an important part of this.

We believe that the emmi-pet is the perfect way to keep your dogs mouth and teeth in tip top condition.

The Problem

When food particles & bacteria accumulate on your dog’s gumline plaque is formed (a sticky, colourless film that covers teeth when not cleaned). Combined with saliva & minerals, it transforms into tartar (hardened plaque). This causes gum irritation & leads to an inflammatory condition called gingivitis. Remember that oral hygiene is directly linked to heart health so keeping your dogs mouth healthy should be a priority.

The Solution

The Emmipet’s ultrasound waves are transmitted via each wet toothbrush bristle to the toothpaste, creating millions of micro-bubbles that penetrate deep below the gumline & into the smallest gaps between the teeth & gum pockets. Bacteria, food remains, plaque & “dog breath” (which is the leading sign of periodental disease) are removed. It also increases the blood flow to the gums to heal wounds & stop bleeding. It is estimated that by the time they are 2 years old, 80% of dogs begin to show signs of oral disease.

The Emmi-pet toothbrush it is a gentle & gradual method of removing tartar & bacteria from your dog’s teeth & gums & needs to be used for a number of sessions in order to thin the tartar & bacteria to make it safe to flick the tartar off the teeth but Importantly, from the very first use, the ultrasound is killing the bacteria in the mouth! Killing the bad bacteria in the dogs mouth even if they do still have tartar build up will mean a fresher breath!