bath
A proper wash and dry to get your pet clean and comfortable.
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Samuel grooms dogs and cats at Best in Show Grooming on Steeple Road in Kells, just outside Ballymena. Baths, brush outs, full clips and nail trims, done calmly.
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Calm handling, close attention, a coat done properly
Grooming for dogs and cats, from a quick tidy to a full clip. Ring to talk through what your pet needs.
brush out
Working through a thick or tangled coat so it sits right again.
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full clip
Clipped the way you ask, right down to the finish.
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nail trim
Nails taken back neatly, with no fuss made of it.
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cat grooming
Cats are welcome here too, handled gently and without rush.
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trusted by local dog and cat owners
Rated 5 out of 5 from 4 Google reviews.
“First time going to his dog grooming parlour and he was more than friendly and professional with a very calming influence with Pops and just a lovely way overall from the first phonecall to Poppy leaving with her fantastic new look!!”
“Fantastic service from Samuel. He is friendly, polite and professional. Best dog groomer we have ever had! Would highly recommend 'Best in Show Grooming'.”
“Samuel is fantastic. Clipped my dog exactly how he was asked and done it brilliantly. 10/10”
“Murphy comes out looking fab and very relaxed”
FAQs
frequently asked question about
Yes, cat grooming is part of what we do. Give us a ring and tell us about your cat before you come.
Yes, tell us how you would like your dog clipped and that is what we will do. One owner left a review saying their dog was clipped exactly how he was asked.
Samuel takes his time and keeps things calm. Owners have written that their dogs come out looking well and very relaxed.
Ring us and describe the coat before you book so we know what we are starting with. We will tell you honestly what we can do for him.
We are at 130 Steeple Rd, Kells, Ballymena BT42 3NP. Open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Saturday, and closed on Sunday.
Phone 07595 082672 and we will sort a time that suits you. It helps if you can say what breed your pet is and what you are after.
Good to know
Short reads for pet owners
A few practical notes from the grooming table.
Brushing between grooms: where the knots start
The spots that mat first on most dogs, and how a few minutes with a brush keeps a coat easier to work with.
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coats
Getting a nervous dog used to the parlour
Small things owners can do at home to make a grooming appointment less of an event for an anxious dog.
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handling
Nails, ears and paws: the bits owners forget
Why nail length matters more than people think, and what to keep an eye on between appointments.
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care