Barkingham Palace LLC

I brought my Lab here for his first shave. It didn’t come out great (lines all over) because he was too nervous to sit still. Sherry was very good about handling him.

It’s not often I would give someone a perfect rating or even write a review but they deserve it. I have visited many groomers in the area… all of which are either average or below average. I have a 2 crazy ones, a Puggle & a Yorkie and these guys treat and handle these two as if they were their own. They are perfectionists & masters of their craft, but most importantly their love for the best part of our families in amazing.
My puggle who is no easy task loves this place and my yorkie comes back looking like a stud everytime. Thank you Barkingham!
–Oscar & Rambo

Took my Shiba Inu there a couple months ago. They did an amazing job grooming him (shedding season). I would recommend anyone in the Edison/​Metuchen area to take your dog here. The owner Sherry was great to work with.

I, too needed to find a groomer right away. I called and left a message Friday evening and received a phone call the next morning. As it turns out, they had a cancellation and I was able to take that spot. I wanted a summer cut for my new rescue Shih Tzu and they accomodated me. They did an excellent job! I found my permanent groomer! Very pleased and I highly recommend them!

Called this salon very last minute, because I woke up to my Shiba Inu as a shedding disaster! They were very accommodating and made me an appointment for that afternoon. Pricing was VERY reasonable compared to similar locations. My pup tends to be on the sensitive/​nervous side, but they assured me that he did great. Definitely worth everyone’s business!

We have been taking our three yorkies and lab mix for years. Couldn’t be more happy with the service and care!

I have bringing my dog here for about a year now, and I really love this groomer.
The grooming never takes more than an hour and she doesn’t keep your dog all day. You can drop your pooch off, go have a coffee, and pick them back up.
She doesn’t take a lot of dogs at once and she won’t overbook, HOWEVER, if she has a cancellation she will call you so you get your desired appointment time.
I don’t always completely love my dog’s haircut, but she always asks if I have any preferences and tries to address them.
**The parking situation here can be rough at times, so leave yourself extra time for that

Sherry is wonderful, as is her staff. My Bear doesn’t like being groomed, but he loves Sherry.
I also lost my gift certificate my brother-​in-​law bought me for Xmas. When I let Sherry know, she found the carbon and honored the purchase, even though I didn’t have it. Above and beyond.
Your animal will love it here.

There’s no perfect place to take your dog groomed but here. Sherry really cares about the dogs and she’s always so happy. Ive been to petco and petsmart years before, just can’t compare the quality you get from the chains and with Sherry. I highly recommend this place! Give it a try and you’ll be a very happy mommy/​daddy.

Shari is great with dogs. She grooms one dog at a time and doesn’t stack them up in cages until she’s ready for them. If my pets appointment is for 1pm, then by 1:15, the latest, my dog is on the table and being groomed and bathed! Why do other places require the dog to stay at the salon in cages all day and stack them up in cages 4 high in a backroom, soaking wet from a bath and stuck in a cage with a blower hooked onto the cage bars blowing cold air at them waiting for their turn to get groomed? It is not a very nice way to treat a pet. The fact that my pup is happy and yappy when we go there is a pretty good indicator that she isn’t being mishandled while she’s there and that her grooming experience is a pleasant one. My dog comes out of Barkingham Palace clean, fresh smelling and well manicured We have a standing appointment every 6 weeks. Shari does a great job keeping on top of my Yorkies coat. My Yorkie is 14 years old and Shari is very gentle with her. Ashleen, Shari’s assistant, does a great job bathing my dog and I also pay the extra fee for teeth brushing, which Ashleen does meticulously so it is well worth the small fee.

I’m glad other pet owners had a good experience here, because my guy did not. He is a poodle with hair, and yes, he was huge and overdue for a cut. He probably had some mats that made quick sheering him with clippers difficult. With that said…
I have never picked him up from a groomer with so many nicks and cuts. They cut him on the ends of both ears, and right over his eye. They also missed a few long spots, but that’s excusable– we always do a little extra when we get him home and go over him. In other spots, we was practically shaved. He is a thin dog, so he gets cold, and he spent weeks shaking until enough hair grew back. I did say take it short, but I would think a groomer would have the sense not to shave him. Next time, I’m giving Pedigree Pet Spa a shot. Never here, never again.

My little boy loves Barkingham, and everyone is so sweet and friendly there. They were so accommodating with my schedules, sometimes I had to run errands and delayed picking him up, yet they were so nice and patient about it. I love their little thoughtful touch with their hand made little accessory for the dogs when finished grooming. They look so dazzling, clean and happy!

Our Mollie is blind and deaf, so she needs a few accommodations. People have to be careful with her on the tables or she will fall off. The groomer needs to reassure her with hands and not voice. She needs to be kept somewhat away from other dogs so she doesn’t panic. And she does best if I am with her. The ladies at Barkingham helped me with all of these accommodations. Plus they did a great job. Mollie never looked so good.
Our Mollie is blind and deaf, so she needs a few accommodations. People have to be careful with her on the tables or she will fall off. The groomer needs to reassure her with hands and not voice. She needs to be kept somewhat away from other dogs so she doesn’t panic. And she does best if I am with her. The ladies at Barkingham helped me with all of these accommodations. Plus they did a great job. Mollie never looked so good.

The people at Barkingham Palace really care about the dogs they are grooming. Our little shelter-​pup had his (likely) first-​ever trim here. He came out looking fantastic! Friendly people, excellent service, and a very happy pup!

This is a quaint little shop off of Main Street in Metuchen. Its in the rear of the buildings on Main — but there are plenty of signs that led me right to it with no confusion. The people are so pleasant here, and you can tell they love dogs.
Long story short — I screwed up and called the wrong place thinking I had an appointment to bring in my pups on Saturday. I had to be somewhere and didn’t have time to drive them back home — so even though she was booked solid, Shari (the owner) said she would take them and promised me she would figure out a way to get them done. She had someone show up late so it all worked out for the best — but this was definitely above and beyond.
The dogs look absolutely fantastic — the haircut looked very professional, and I could tell the dogs were very happy which means they were treated well. We are so happy with how they looked and Shari is just great to deal with. We will definitely be regulars here. Thanks again!

They’re fantastic with our dog! I haven’t taken Zuzu anywhere else, but I can say without a doubt that this has got to be the best place in the area for dog grooming. Their prices are reasonable and the service is great and the girls always greet you with a smile. You can tell that they love what they do and truly love dogs!

The best in the area. Very good with the dawgs, and they clean up the pooch like a show dog. Look out Westminster dog show Bromley’s received an extreme make over at Barkingham Palace and he is feeling fabulous.

Our Boxer Dutchess just luvs getting her bath, and a Mani/​pedi at Barkingham Palace! Shari is so sweet and gentle. You can tell she loves every animal that enters her shop.