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A bath and shampoo, so your dog leaves clean and smelling lovely.
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Barking Brilliant is Gemma's grooming salon on Finaghy Rd S in Belfast. Full grooms, bathing, de-shedding and tidy-ups for dogs of every size and temperament.
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Patient, gentle grooming, one dog at a time
Everything from a full clip and style to a quick bath and brush-out. Tell us what your dog needs and we will talk it through.
clipping
Clipping and styling, cut to suit your dog's coat and breed.
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nail trimming
Nails trimmed back, calmly and without fuss.
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ear cleaning
Ears checked and cleaned as part of the groom.
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de-shedding
A de-shedding brush-out to lift the loose coat before it lands on your sofa.
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trusted by belfast dog owners
Rated 5 out of 5 from 11 Google reviews.
“I can’t recommend Gemma at Barking Brilliant enough. Gemma is wonderful with dogs and she does a fantastic job with my fur child. I wouldn’t trust my dog with anyone else bar Gemma.”
“Been going to Gemma, Barking Brilliant, for about 5 years now and she is fantastic with our 3 dogs, including one who is very nervous. Gemma does a great job, whether it’s full groom or just bathing, deshedding and a tidy up and all dogs leave looking and smelling fantastic, complete with cute coloured bandanas.”
“Gemma is an amazing groomer very kind caring and treats my wee dog Ted like one of her own. … Now when ted is going for a groom he is much calmer and loves Gemma and her pups.”
“Gemma is the best! She has been grooming Chewie since he was a puppy, he is now 12, Gemma has continuously went above and beyond to make sure he looks his best always.”
“Gemma is fantastic with our mini schnauzer and I would highly recommend her as a groomer. She cuts our mini schnauzer perfectly and you can tell she just loves dogs.”
“Brought Scarlett here recommended by my mother in law excellent groomer will defo b bringing Scarlett back best cut ever”
FAQs
frequently asked question about
Bath and shampoo, clipping and styling, nail trimming, ear cleaning and a de-shedding brush-out. You can book a full groom or just a bath, de-shed and tidy-up.
Gemma grooms poodles, mini schnauzers and plenty of others, and cuts to suit the coat in front of her. Tell us what you have in mind and she will work with it.
Nervous and reactive dogs are welcome here, and Gemma takes her time with them. Several customers came to us with anxious dogs who now walk in happily.
Yes. Some of our dogs have been coming since they were puppies and are now well into their teens.
We are on Finaghy Rd S in Finaghy, Belfast, BT10 0BW. Get in touch and we will point you to the door.
Get in touch to arrange a slot and tell us what your dog needs. Many customers book their next appointment on the way out, so it is worth asking before you leave.
Good to know
Short reads on dog grooming
A few things worth knowing between appointments.
Brushing between grooms, and why it matters
How a few minutes of brushing at home keeps mats from forming and makes the next groom easier on your dog.
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Helping a nervous dog settle at the groomer
Small things you can do before and after an appointment to help an anxious dog feel safer.
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nerves
Signs your dog is ready for a de-shed
What a shedding coat looks and feels like, and when a brush-out will do more good than a full clip.
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