03/09/2026
This beautiful photo of Mia and our new little friend Lottie was something I wanted to share, with two groomers, comfort, altered dryer volumes and grooming approaches Lottie was able to enjoy her first groom with us!
Sometimes a groom or part of the groom looks a little different… and that’s okay🐾
Not every dog walks into the salon ready to jump on the table and enjoy the experience straight away, for some dogs, the dryer, clippers, bath, noises, handling or simply being away from their owner can feel overwhelming or frightening.
That’s where two groomer grooms can make a huge difference!
Sometimes one groomer’s job isn’t actually to groom it’s to help the dog feel safe and supported in a moment that might be overwhelming to all their senses.
One groomer can focus on gentle reassurance, positive reinforcement, body language and helping the dog settle, while the second groomer works through the groom at the dog’s pace.
The goal isn’t to force a dog through something they’re scared of. It’s to gradually help them learn that they are safe in our space and with us for the duration of there grooming experience.
We also offer desensitisation grooms for dogs who need a little more time and support. These sessions are focused on building confidence and creating positive associations with the grooming process, rather than trying to achieve the perfect haircut in one appointment.
Progress for some may look like a full groom, sometimes progress looks like standing calmly near the dryer and sometimes it’s as simple as accepting the space they are in.
Every small win counts because it's progess towards a bigger end goal!
We don't want grooming to just be about how a dog looks when they leave it should also be about how they feel while they’re with us.
