brushing
Patient brushing and de-matting to get a tangled coat back in order.
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Short Bark & Resides is a grooming salon at 9 John St in Gourock. Joanne and the team wash, brush, trim and finish dogs and cats.
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Calm hands, one pet at a time, start to finish
Every groom is built around the animal in front of us. Brushing, bathing, nails, drying and finishing, for dogs and cats alike.
bath
A proper wash before any cutting or finishing begins.
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nail clipping
Nails trimmed gently, on their own or as part of a full groom.
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blow-dry
Drying and finishing so the coat sits the way it should.
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cat grooming
Cats are welcome here too, handled quietly and without rush.
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trusted by local owners
Rated 5 out of 5 from 5 Google reviews.
“I cannot recommend Joanne and her team highly enough. Their grooming skills speak for themselves but they are also kind, patient and above everything else love the dogs that they groom.”
“Joanne and the team here always do a great job of grooming my dog Yogi.”
“Thanks for always making her feel safe and comfortable while she’s in for her cute little teddy bear cut.”
“Very impressed with the cut given to Izzy.”
“This is clear with their interactions with my dog when I drop her off. The fact that she gives Joanne kisses tells me everything about how she is treated while she is there.”
“Lovely friendly people.”
FAQs
frequently asked question about
Coats are brushed and de-matted, then bathed, dried and finished, with nails clipped as needed. Ring us and we can talk through what your dog or cat needs.
Owners often come in with a style in mind, like a teddy bear cut, and we work to it. Tell us what you are after when you book on 07505 360905.
Yes, cat grooming is part of what we do. Give us a ring and tell us about your cat before you come along.
Owners tell us their dogs are happy to come in and happy to leave, which is how we like it. Let us know what unsettles your pet and we will work around it.
We are at 9 John St, Gourock PA19 1PR. We are open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and closed on Saturday and Sunday.
Phone 07505 360905 and we will find you a slot. Weekdays are the time to call, as we are closed at the weekend.
Good to know
A few notes on coats
Short reads from the salon floor.
Brushing between grooms
Where mats tend to form on a dog, and how a few minutes with a brush at home keeps them from setting in.
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Getting a puppy used to the salon
Small things you can do at home, from handling paws to touching ears, so the first groom is not a shock.
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What to tell your groomer
The details worth mentioning when you book, from the cut you want to the bits your pet does not enjoy.
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