full groom
Bath, dry, clip or scissor finish, with ears and nails seen to.
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Barber and Pooch is a dog grooming salon on Lochtyview Way in Thornton. Kev looks after the coat, the ears, the nails and the nerves, one dog at a time.
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Calm hands, one dog in the room at a time
Washing, drying, clipping, scissor work and tidying up, matched to your dog's coat rather than a set list. Tell us the breed and what you want and we will talk it through.
bath and blow dry
A proper wash and a full dry down to the skin, no damp dog going home.
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spaniel trims
Hand tidying for cockers and other feathered coats, keeping the shape the breed should have.
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puppy visits
A gentle first session so your pup learns the table, the water and the noise.
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tidy ups
Feet, face, ears and rear sorted between full grooms.
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trusted by local dog owners
Rated 5 out of 5 from 2 Google reviews.
“Kev did a super job on my granddaughters cocker spaniel Ralph, he looks amazing”
FAQs
frequently asked question about
Yes, from smooth coats to thick double coats and feathered spaniels. Tell us the breed and the state of the coat and we will say what suits it.
Bring him in and let us look at the coat first. What we can do depends on how tight the matting is, and the dog's comfort comes before the finish.
Kev works with one dog at a time, so there is no crowd and no rush. If your dog needs to stop and start, that is how we do it.
Yes, and the sooner a puppy meets the table and the dryer the easier every groom after it is. Mention the age when you ring and we will keep the first visit short and gentle.
We are at 35 Lochtyview Way, Thornton, Kirkcaldy KY1 4BP. Ring 07553 473026 and ask what times are free.
It is best to ring first on 07553 473026, as only one dog is in the salon at a time. If there is a gap on the day we will tell you.
Good to know
Short reads on dog coats
Small bits of advice from the grooming table.
Brushing a cocker spaniel's ears and legs
Where feathered coats knot first and how a few minutes a week keeps them loose.
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coats
Getting a puppy used to the dryer
Simple things to do at home so the noise and the water are not a shock on the day.
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puppies
Signs your dog is due a groom
Shaggy feet, cloudy ears and a coat that no longer brushes through, and what each one means.
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