The Barking Box

The Barking Box 🏆Award winning pet stylist
🫧 Mobile dog groomers
🫧 Covering Swansea & Neath
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17/03/2026

A little bit of honesty…

From the outside, everything might look like it’s running as normal, but the truth is, behind the scenes I’ve been dealing with a lot of personal challenges already this year.

I’m feeling incredibly overwhelmed, riddled with anxiety, and at times like I’m genuinely drowning just trying to keep everything afloat.

To the majority of my clients, thank you. Your patience, kindness and understanding has meant more to me than I can put into words. I don’t take that support for granted, ever 💜

However, there has been a small handful of people who have been extremely harsh. I completely understand that cancellations, delays or changes can be frustrating, I really do. But the level of messages, comments, and even being contacted on my personal number with negativity has been really upsetting.

I pour my heart and soul into this business to make sure your dogs receive the best care, service and products at a fair price. I do not deserve to be treated this way.

Please remember, I am human.
I’m doing my absolute best.
And everything that’s gone wrong recently has been completely out of my control.

There is a way to communicate frustration without being hurtful, and right now I just need a bit more compassion, not criticism.

I love what I do, I care deeply about your dogs, and I’m trying my hardest to keep going through a really tough time. The relentless criticism, the non stop messages/calls, im going to be honest, makes me want to pack it all in. So please just be kind. You never know what someone is dealing with and you don't know how you can affect someone.

If you are waiting to hear from me, you will, I haven't forgotten. Please just bare with me.

Thank you again to those who continue to support me, it truly doesn’t go unnoticed 💜
Beth x

03/03/2026

Hi everyone,

If you’re waiting to hear back from me, please know I haven’t forgotten about you.

I was rushed into hospital with suspected appendicitis. Thankfully it wasn’t that, but I’m still in an unimaginable amount of pain and I’m currently undergoing further tests to figure out what’s going on.

I’m replying to messages as and when I physically can, but my health has to come first right now. Im currently writing this from Morriston Hospital 😅

Thank you so much for your patience, understanding and kindness — it really does mean the world to me 💜
Beth x

25/02/2026

‼️PLEASE READ BEFORE MESSAGING‼️

A little reminder that I do not take bookings via Messenger, Instagram DM or text.

All bookings must be made:
❗️ Online
❗️In person
❗️Or by phone

It’s just me running The Barking Box. By the time I finish grooming around 7pm, I’m then spending 2+ hours replying to messages, and it’s just not sustainable anymore.

There are automated prompts on my social pages and website directing you to book online.

If you:
‼️ Want to see services → please go online
‼️ Want to check prices → please go online
‼️ Want to book → please go online

If you message asking these, I will simply direct you to the website.

I haven’t had a day off in over a month and I physically don’t have enough hours in the day to do it all. The online system is there to make things smoother for everyone 💻🐶

Thank you so much for understanding and supporting my little one-woman business 💜
Beth
The Barking Box 🐾

🐾 Home Needed – Please Share 🐾Bit of a different post from me today! This beautiful boy is 3½ years old, a KC registered...
21/02/2026

🐾 Home Needed – Please Share 🐾

Bit of a different post from me today!

This beautiful boy is 3½ years old, a KC registered pied white & grey French Bulldog 💙
He is amazing with children and has such a loving, companion nature. He really thrives when he has someone home with him most of the day, he just wants to be by your side, he's a right little cuddle bug 🥹

He’s not good with other dogs, so would need to be the only pet in the home.
His owner(my customer) is absolutely heartbroken having to make this decision, but feels he deserves more time and company than they can currently give him. This isn’t a decision taken lightly.

If you feel you could offer him a loving, committed home where he can be your little shadow, please message me and I’ll pass your details on.
Please share to help him find the right forever home 💜🐾

15/02/2026

Well, I think it's fair to say this was not the start to the year I envisioned 👀😂 But hey, it can only go up from here 😅🙏

✨ Block bookings are all done for the year! ✨I’ve now worked through everyone on my list (hopefully 👀😅)If you haven’t he...
15/01/2026

✨ Block bookings are all done for the year! ✨

I’ve now worked through everyone on my list (hopefully 👀😅)
If you haven’t heard from me yet, or you’d like to secure your dog’s grooming appointments for the year, please pop me a message 🐶📅

13/01/2026

Thought it was about time for a little re-introduction 👋💜

I’m Beth, the face behind The Barking Box 🚐🐾

With lots of new clients around lately, here are a few fun facts about me..because you should probably know who’s stealing your dog for a couple of hours 😂
Thanks so much for being here, whether you’re new or have been around for a while ✨
Beth x

This is really random but I don't suppose anyone of my customers are near junction 46 I believe who wouldn't mind coming...
03/01/2026

This is really random but I don't suppose anyone of my customers are near junction 46 I believe who wouldn't mind coming and and saving my butt with a jerry can and some diesel 🫣😂🙏

This is where I've broken down 😂🙃

🎄✨ Merry Christmas everyone! ✨🎄I just want to say the biggest thank you to all of my wonderful customers for the cards, ...
25/12/2025

🎄✨ Merry Christmas everyone! ✨🎄

I just want to say the biggest thank you to all of my wonderful customers for the cards, gifts, tips, and kindness this festive season. It honestly means more than you know. I’m so grateful for your continued support throughout this year, I truly couldn’t do this without you 💜

I’m now taking some much needed time off to rest, recharge, and enjoy the holidays. The business will be closed until the 2nd of January, and I’ll be back refreshed and ready for the new year 🎉

And to finish on a fun note… here’s a little collection of some of this year’s Christmas puppers 🐶🎄 because honestly, they’re the real stars 🌟

Thank you again, and I hope you all have a cozy and joyful Christmas ✨

I am loving these Christmas photos! Fudge looking so very handsome 😍 Don't forget if you want a lovely Christmas photo w...
10/12/2025

I am loving these Christmas photos!

Fudge looking so very handsome 😍

Don't forget if you want a lovely Christmas photo with no watermark - Add on that Christmas Spa 😉 🎄

Rosie looking all cute ready foe Christmas 🎄 😍
09/12/2025

Rosie looking all cute ready foe Christmas 🎄 😍

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