Barkly's — Groom, Play & Stay

Fear-Free grooming in the Charlotte area

Barkly’s is a calm, home-based studio for grooming, boarding, and daycare. Every appointment is paced to your dog — especially the sensitive, senior, and first-time guests.

Serving Charlotte, Fort Mill, Tega Cay, and nearby towns · By appointment only

Angel, a merle Australian Shepherd in a blue paw-print bandanaFluffy Pomeranian after a full groomGoldendoodle in a star bandana after a tidy trimYorkshire Terrier in a purple bow after groomingPomeranian wearing a blue paw-print bowtieBernedoodle in an Easter carrot bandanaCream doodle with pink hair ribbonsRed-and-white doodle in a watermelon bandana

Angel

What we do

Groom. Play. Stay.

Full Grooming

Breed-appropriate haircut, bath, dry, ears, and nails — at your dog’s pace.

Baths

Gentle wash, conditioner, and fluffy dry with coat-specific shampoos.

Boarding

Overnight stay in a calm home setting with structure, rest, and care.

Daycare & Sitting

Daytime companionship for pups who need play, rest, and a familiar face.

Kind words

Families in Charlotte already trust us

Vanessa took her time with our anxious doodle and never rushed a single step. He hopped in the car looking proud, not stressed.

Lauren M. · South End, Charlotte

We’ve been through three salons. This is the first time our schnauzer didn’t hide after a groom. The Fear Free approach is real.

Chris & Maya · Fort Mill

Clear communication, beautiful finish, and she treated our senior Pom like royalty. We’ll only book here from now on.

Priya S. · Tega Cay

Home-based and still more professional than the big shops. Our Aussie came home calm, fluffy, and actually happy.

Daniel R. · Ballantyne

Ready when your pup is

Pick a time that works. We’ll take it from there — coat notes, Fear-Free handling, and a calm visit for your pup.

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