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The Barking Banjo 1 on 1 Luxury Grooming Spa for all your pets needs! New clients ALWAYS welcoms
Now offering boarding services! Located in Independence, KS

Some sweet sweet faces from this week. These kids are ready for the occuring “cold front”! Bring on the fall weather! We...
09/19/2026

Some sweet sweet faces from this week. These kids are ready for the occuring “cold front”! Bring on the fall weather! We’re ready 🥵 .

🐾 Exciting News: Now Offering Luxury Dog Boarding! 🐾We are thrilled to announce that The Barking Banjo is officially ope...
09/19/2026

🐾 Exciting News: Now Offering Luxury Dog Boarding! 🐾
We are thrilled to announce that The Barking Banjo is officially opening our doors for overnight dog boarding! Your pup's next staycation is about to get a whole lot more exciting.
We are skipping the traditional crates and focusing on all day freedom and a bunch of fun. Your furry family member will enjoy open play socialization, structured activities, and plenty of love throughout the day. For peace of mind and maximum security, all dogs will be comfortably kenneled at night for their own safetyso they can rest up for another day of adventures.
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What's included in their stay?
•Cage-free daytime play with monitored social groups.
•Tons of fun activities, outdoor time, and mental stimulation.
•Safe, secure individual kennels for a restful and protected night's sleep.

Requirement:
•MUST be current on Rabies, DA2PP, Bordetella, Leptospirosis and a negative f***l!
Spaces for our opening weeks and upcoming holidays are limited! Give us a call to reserve your spot 💚

Happy love your groomer day!!! To all those groomers that follow me, I see you and I hear you. Grooming is a physically ...
09/18/2026

Happy love your groomer day!!!

To all those groomers that follow me, I see you and I hear you. Grooming is a physically laboring career, and one I’m extremely passionate about. It can be exhausting but SO rewarding!

To my clients, thank you. This wouldn’t be possible without each and everyone of you. I’m incredibly grateful for you trusting me with your pets care 🤍

09/11/2026

We will never forget the innocent lives that were lost on 9/11, or the bravery of those that came to help. 🖤

- The Barking Banjo

🐾 FRESH GROOMS + HAPPY PUPS 🐾There’s nothing better than a fresh, clean pup! 🛁✂️🤍The Barking Banjo is currently welcomin...
09/10/2026

🐾 FRESH GROOMS + HAPPY PUPS 🐾

There’s nothing better than a fresh, clean pup! 🛁✂️🤍

The Barking Banjo is currently welcoming NEW CLIENTS, and we’d love to add your pup to our schedule!

✨ NEW CLIENT SPECIAL ✨
All new clients receive 20% OFF their first grooming service!

We offer one-on-one grooming in a calm, personalized environment, giving your pup the attention they deserve from start to finish. 🐶💛

📲 Message us to get your pup on the books!

New clients only. 20% discount applies to first service.

09/09/2026

✨ PAYMENT POLICY REMINDER ✨

Just a friendly reminder that The Barking Banjo does not offer payment plans for grooming services.

All grooming service fees are due in full at the time services are rendered. We are unable to hold balances, split payments between different dates, or arrange payment at a later time.

We completely understand that unexpected expenses happen, but as a small business, we have to remain consistent with this policy for all clients.

If you are unable to pay for your pet’s scheduled service, please reach out before your appointment so we can discuss rescheduling.

Thank you so much for understanding and respecting our policies! 🐾💛

I don’t think there will ever be enough words to explain how heartbroken I am. Trevor and I said goodbye to our Della gi...
09/04/2026

I don’t think there will ever be enough words to explain how heartbroken I am. Trevor and I said goodbye to our Della girl. 🤎 There is such a strange kind of love that comes with having animals. We love them so deeply that sometimes we become selfish, we want one more day, one more night on the couch, one more ride, one more ordinary moment with them. Eventually, we had to swallow our pride and realize that loving Della meant letting her go. As much as we wanted to keep her here with us, she deserved more than staying here for us. So today, we’re choosing to picture her somewhere she can see again. Somewhere her old body doesn’t hurt, her legs are strong, and she can run like she used to. I didn’t get to meet the version of Della that so many other people knew. I came into her life 4½ years ago, when so much of her story had already been written. But from the very first day I met her, she imprinted herself on my heart. She was my girl. If you knew Della, you loved Della. She was a steady bird dog, a retired duck dog, a professional couch potato, and one of the greatest lovers you could ever meet. By the time I came along, she had earned her retirement, and she quickly became an inside dog, where she continued to earn her keep by holding down the couch and keeping all of us in line. But you could still see that old bird dog in her. Blow a goose call and Della would howl right along with it. She did it until she physically couldn’t anymore, and I think that will forever be one of my favorite sounds. And then there was Babe. Della loved her sister Babe, and she showed that girl the ropes. So much of what Babe knows came from following behind Della. There is something incredibly special, and incredibly painful, about knowing that pieces of Della will continue to live on through her. Pet loss is cruel. They become so woven into our everyday lives that you don’t realize how much space they occupy until suddenly that space is empty. Their spot on the couch. Their footsteps. Their routines. The way you instinctively look for them when you walk into a room. Four and a half years will never feel like enough. I wish I could have known young Della. I wish I could have watched her work the fields and retrieve birds. I wish I could have had every version of her that everyone else got to know. But I am so unbelievably grateful that I got my version of Della. The retired girl. The inside dog. The couch potato. The old lady who stole my heart and somehow became one of the greatest loves of my life. She was my girl, and she always will be. We love you so much, Della. I hope you can see everything now. I hope nothing hurts. I hope there are birds everywhere and somebody up there has a goose call ready for you. And most of all, we are so happy God chose you for us. 🤎 Until we see you again, sweet girl.
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If you’ve made it this far, please know I am in the process of reaching out to people regarding reschedules.. We are taking some time to grieve the loss of our sweet girl. Thank you 🤎😔.

🐾 Scheduling Update! 🐾I’m a little behind on getting everyone rescheduled — thank you SO much for being patient with me!...
08/24/2026

🐾 Scheduling Update! 🐾

I’m a little behind on getting everyone rescheduled — thank you SO much for being patient with me! 🤍

I’ll be working through my list and reaching out to everyone TODAY to get your pups back on my schedule. If you’re waiting to hear from me, I promise I haven’t forgotten about you! 🐶✂️

Thank you all for your patience, understanding, and for keeping me so busy! 💛

— The Barking Banjo 🐾

08/15/2026

🐾 WE’RE HIRING! 🐾

The Barking Banjo is looking to add a Bather/Grooming Assistant to our team! 🛁🐶✂️

We’re looking for someone who is:

✨ Reliable & punctual
✨ Comfortable working with dogs of all sizes
✨ Patient, gentle & hardworking
✨ Able to work in a fast-paced environment
✨ Willing to learn and take direction
✨ Someone who genuinely LOVES dogs! 🤍

Experience with dogs is preferred, but we’re willing to train the right person!

This position will include bathing, drying, brushing, cleaning, helping with dogs throughout the grooming process, and keeping the shop running smoothly.

📍 The Barking Banjo — Independence, KS

Interested? Send us a message with a little bit about yourself, your availability, and any experience you have working with animals!

Please share & help us find the perfect addition to The Barking Banjo! 🐾💛

🚧 The Barking Banjo is getting a facelift! 🐾✨Our shop is officially under construction, and we couldn’t be more excited ...
07/27/2026

🚧 The Barking Banjo is getting a facelift! 🐾✨

Our shop is officially under construction, and we couldn’t be more excited for what’s to come! While renovations are underway, we’re still grooming in a cozy temporary space right here on the property, so appointments will continue as scheduled with the same one-on-one care your pups know and love. 💛

In the meantime… just look at these sweet faces! 🐶🥹 We are so thankful for each and every one of our amazing clients as we work to create an even better space for you and your pups. We can’t wait to show you the finished shop!

Stay tuned for sneak peeks of the transformation! 🎉🐾

Address

Independence, KS
67301

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+13166808937

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