Arthur's Barkers Professional Dog Grooming review
Ranked 4 of 10 in Dog groomers in Telford
Best for: Shifnal salon with insured experienced groomer
Sole Trader
6 The Parade, Shifnal, Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 8DL · Service area: Shifnal
Arthur's Barkers Professional Dog Grooming in short
Arthur's Barkers Professional Dog Grooming is a parade salon in Shifnal whose profile states full insurance and more than a decade of experience with all breeds welcome. Our review finds that upfront openness the standout in a table where most salons publish neither, alongside set weekly hours running weekdays plus Saturday mornings. Contact runs through social media, with no website behind the name.
Customer reviews give Arthur's Barkers a steady base, at 4.8 from fifty Google reviews, the only public review platform we hold, read alongside its mirrored business page. What counts against it is detail: no prices are published, and the qualification is claimed without a named scheme, so it cannot be sourced to any register. It suits Shifnal owners who value stated cover and fixed hours.
Our verdict
Our judgement: Arthur's suits you if you want a Shifnal parade salon whose insurance and experience are stated up front with fixed weekly hours [1]. Fifty Google ratings at 4.8 is a steady base [2]. The trade-off is Facebook-only contact with no published prices.
Score summary
Scored on the home trades rubric v2.0. Insufficient evidence takes the neutral value and is not shown as a low mark.
- Composite score
- 57.4 / 100
Qualifications and accreditations C2 · weight 25%
50 out of 100
The profile states Fully Qualified without naming a scheme [1]. Industry qualifications can't be sourced from the registers, the website or the platforms checked.
First-hand responsiveness C3 · weight 15%
Insufficient evidence
Insufficient evidence
Trading history C4 · weight 10%
Insufficient evidence
Insufficient evidence
Insurance and safeguards C5 · weight 10%
85 out of 100
The business describes itself as fully insured on its profile [1]. Stated without an amount.
Pricing transparency C6 · weight 5%
40 out of 100
No prices, rates, menu, call-out fee or VAT position is published [1].
Website and service information C7 · weight 5%
30 out of 100
Facebook page only, mirrored with the address, hours and experience statement [1]; no website.
Industry qualifications
Can't be sourced. We looked at the issuing registers, the business's own website and platforms such as Checkatrade and Which? Trusted Traders and found no scheme membership or registration to record.
Strengths
Limitations
There is no website, no prices are published, and the qualification is stated without a named scheme [1].
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Questions about Arthur's Barkers Professional Dog Grooming
Is Arthur's Barkers Professional Dog Grooming any good?
On the evidence, yes for Shifnal owners who like things stated: it sits fourth in our table, holds 4.8 from 50 Google reviews, and publishes its insurance, experience and weekly hours. There is no website and no published prices. Read the full review, then agree your dog's price before booking.
Is Arthur's Barkers registered with a grooming scheme?
Its profile states it is fully qualified without naming a scheme, which can't be sourced to any register, and no mandatory grooming register exists to check against. Its insurance is stated on the same profile. Ask which qualification sits behind the claim and to see the certificate and cover note.
What does Arthur's Barkers charge?
It publishes no prices, so nothing can be quoted from the page. Message with the breed, size and coat condition with a photo, say what cut you want, and ask for the total with the appointment terms. Agree the figure in writing before the visit, since there is no menu to fall back on.
Where does Arthur's Barkers work?
From 6 The Parade in Shifnal, working set weekday hours plus Saturday mornings, taking messages through social media rather than a website. All breeds are stated as welcome. Message with your postcode and the job to confirm a slot and the price.
How is Arthur's Barkers ranked?
It ranks fourth of the ten dog groomers in our September round, carried there by stated insurance and experience with a steady review base. Facebook-only contact and unpublished prices hold it below the top three. Read the full review, then message for the itemised price.
Others assessed for this trade
- Passion Grooming Limited61.9 / 100Ranked 1. Best for established salon with qualified groomers and checkable record.
- K9 Anytime (Higford)60.3 / 100Ranked 2. Best for daycare plus grooming from one Telford brand.
- Purrfect Paws Grooming57.6 / 100Ranked 3. Best for home-cabin grooms with gentle products.
- Rabart Canine / Smart Groom57.2 / 100Ranked 5. Best for grooming salon beside a trade counter.
Sources
- Arthur's Barkers — mirrored business page with address and hours Retrieved 4 September 2026.
- Google Maps listing — Arthur's Barkers Professional Dog Grooming Retrieved 4 September 2026.
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