Over 20 Years Experience, City &Guilds Qualified

Friendly and professional loving care for your four legged friend.

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Our Services

We provide high quality grooming services in a hygienic, safe, modern salon. Providing the loving care your pet would receive at home.

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    Full Groom

    Includes Bath, Shampooed Twice, Conditioner Treatment, Facial wash, Drying, Ear Clean, Nail clipping & Styling.

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    DEshedding

    Includes Bath, Shampooed Twice, Conditioner Treatment, Blast Dry, Brushing & Nail Trimming.

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    Nail Clipping

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    Puppy Package

    For more information Contact Salon

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    Tidy Up

    Bath, Scissored around Eye, Bum and Paw Area. Recommend for in-between Full Groom Appointments

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    Emmi - Pet Dental Hygiene

    Includes Consultation Appointment And Second appointment of 30 minutes Teeth Clean

  • Greasy Dog Treatment

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    Itchy Dog Treatment

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    Pawdicure


Our Team

Meet our experienced team of groomers.

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Vanessa Lord

Owner/Dog Stylists

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Olivia Vaughan

Assistant

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Nicolle Rigg

Volunteer Bather, Social Media Content.

Testimonials

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*****

Linda Marshall

Wouldn't take my dogs anywhere else she's very patient and caring my dog doesn't like being groomed but she does a excellent job.

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*****

ClooseMcNoose

The lovely owner (Vanessa) of this groomers is fantastic at her job! Our dog is a little is a little yappy and nervous but always come out looking handsome and calm! Thank you very much, really recommend!

Contact Us

Find Us

Bow wow barbers
71 Smithy Bridge Road
Smithy Bridge Road
Littleborough
Littleborough
OL15 0BQ

Opening Hours

  • Mon(Closed)
  • Tues09:00 - 17:00
  • Wed09:00 - 13:00
  • Thur09:00 - 17:00
  • Fri09:00 - 17:00
  • Sat08:00 - 14:00
  • Sun(Closed)

Terms and Conditions

Bow Wow Barbers Dog Spa and groom
Terms and conditions 

Your pets health 


  • You must inform your groomer of any existing medical conditions your dog may have 
  • If your pet appears unwell at the time of appointment, they will not be accepted for grooming due to the risk of cross infection to other pets 
  • We will not groom any dog that has had anaesthetic within the last 48 hours or has received a surgical procedure which requires stitches. The dog must be fully healed and recovered before a grooming appointment cab take place 
  • We will not groom any dog that has been micro chipped within the last 24 hours 
  • We recommend that puppies wait at least one week after their second vaccination before attending a puppy groom 
  • Bitches that in whelp or nursing puppies will not be accepted for a groom
  • If your pet is found to have fleas, we will charge a fee of £10 in addition to the cost of the groom, where your pet may be bathed in a flea shampoo and the salon disinfected/ fumigated 
  • Any pets that are deemed at the discretion of the grooming team to be in need of immediate veterinary attention will receive this and you agree that you will be liable for any resulting additional costs 

Matted dogs 



  • We will endeavour to groom your pet to your requirements, however if your pet’s coat is excessively matted, the matted coat will be clipped (shaved) out. Depending on the the severity of the matted coat, which will be discussed during your pets consultation, there may be and additional charge in addition to the grooming price, as groomers, our primary concern is to relieve any distress or discomfort your pet may be experiencing as a result of their severity or excessively matted coat   

Appointments 



  • We require 24 hours notice (48 hours if 3 or more dogs on one appointment) for appointment cancellations 
  • Please ensure you take all precautions not to miss your appointment
  • Late cancellations (less than 48 hours) will result in a £20 cancellation fee
  • Missed appointments will incur a fee of 100% of the missed appointment cost, which will need to be paid in full before further appointments can be booked
  • If you arrive late for your appointment you may be asked to reschedule and the cancellation fee will also apply 
  • If you consistently miss appointments, refuse to pay the cancellation fee, or arrive late on a number of occasions, we may refuse to any further appointments and will be removed from our records
  • If 3 or more dogs are to be groomed by on customer you are required to pay a 50% deposit to secure your appointment when booking, the deposit secures against any missed or cancelled appointments and will not be refunded unless you give over 48 hours notice of cancellation of your booking as per our “missed appointment policy”
  • Please ensure that your pet has been given the opportunity to be relieved before they enter the grooming salon.This will ensure that they get the maximum enjoyment out of their groom.
  • Please do not feed your pet within 30 minutes prior to their appointment but please ensure your pet is well hydrated
  • Whilst every care is taken of the pets being groomed,any pet left within Bow Wow Barbers Dog Spa & Groom is left entirely at the owner’s risk
  • Bow Wow Barbers Dog Spa & Groom has the right to refuse to groom any pet without reason
  • Bow Wow Barbers Dog Spa & Groom has the right to refuse any customer without reason
  • Bow Wow Barbers Dog Spa & Groom has the right to cancel a groom if it would affect the pet’s welfare to continue or there is of injury to the grooming team
  • Bow Wow Barbers Dog Spa & Groom will not be held responsible for any loss of personal items during the appointment
  • We will not groom any dog that must be registered under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991,the Dangerous Dogs (Amendment)Act 1997 or any further amendments to this act
  • Any dogs that are aggressive towards a member of the grooming team or another pet may need to be muzzled.It is the owner’s responsibility to inform the groomer if they do not wish their pet to be muzzled. Refusal will result in the groom not taking place
  • Whilst we take every reasonable precaution to prevent it,we will not accept any responsibility for any loss,injury,death or illness suffered by your pet whilst in our care ,expect to the extent that we are unable to limit or extent our liability
  • Your dog may be photographed before , during and after its groom .Photographs may be used on social media or other printed materials
  • If you are dissatisfied with any aspect of your pet’s groom please let us know within 3 days(preferably ,before you leave ).Reasonable requests to alter the trim will be dealt with immediately or changes noted for the next groom
  • Please don’t leave negative feedback anywhere without contacting us first , we take great pride in our service and want our clients to feel the same 
  • Client data will be in accordance to the data protection principles of the Data Protection Act and will not be shared with 3rd parties
  • Bow Wow Barbers Dog Spa & Groom has the right to amend these terms and conditions at any time without prior notice