20/05/2026
To our wonderful clients and local pet community πΎ
Sadly, we are aware of several local grooming salon closures recently, which means many pet owners are now searching for new groomers for their beloved dogs.
While we would love to help everyone, we are currently booked to capacity, and there is a reason for that.
Professional grooming is not simply βwashing dogs.β It takes years of hands-on experience, formal training, dangerous dog handling knowledge, behavioural understanding, patience, safety awareness, and ongoing education to groom animals correctly and compassionately. At The Hound Shed, we have invested heavily into our skills through grooming school, advanced handling training, natural therapies, and years working with dogs of all temperaments and needs.
Choosing a groomer should never come down to convenience alone!!!
Dogs thrive on trust, routine, and familiarity. Constantly dragging your dog from groomer to groomer to suit schedules, pricing, or personal convenience can create anxiety, behavioural issues, grooming aversions, and stress for your pet. Grooming is an intimate experience for dogs, especially nervous, elderly, rescue, or high-maintenance breeds. Building a long-term relationship with a trusted, experienced groomer is one of the best things you can do for your dogβs wellbeing.
A genuine groomer doesnβt just make dogs look pretty, they monitor skin, coat health, behaviour changes, mobility issues, lumps, stress levels, and overall comfort every single visit.
Please support experienced, ethical groomers who prioritise your dogβs safety and wellbeing above rushing appointments or overbooking schedules. Quality grooming takes time, care, knowledge, and consistency.
Thank you to our loyal clients who trust us with your beautiful dogs every single day π€
Lanah & Jade π