Perry's Pampered Paws

21/05/2026

Fab weekend last week competing and judging! Buzz, 11 this year, came 7th out of 107 dogs in the steeplechase! Little Binky had a jumping win 🥇

24/04/2026

Enjoying a chilled, refreshing stout courtesy of

24/02/2026

Happy 1st birthday to beautiful Fable!!
What could be better than a lovely pamper and lots of cuddles on your special day 🩷🐶🥳

06/02/2026

Bean’s first groom 🐩🧡

31/01/2026

🐩 🧡The Wait is Over!! 🐩🧡

Super excited to introduce my beautiful boy, BEAN!

I’ve been wanting a poodle for a LONG time and when I met him, I knew he was the one! Thank you Marianne Dean x

We love him already…but maybe not quite as much as Briggs does 🤣

Let the fun begin…🥳

23/12/2025

14/11/2025

School Dog Buzz ❤️

29/10/2025

‘Party’ the miniature poodle had her first groom today. What a superstar she was too ❤️ look at that little face 🥹

14/04/2025

WHAT YOU DON'T SEE AT THE DOG GROOMERS.......
You dropped your dog off at the salon and picked them up few hours later - fluffy, fresh, and happy. But what you saw was just the tip of the iceberg.

You didn’t see your groomer arrive early to open up the salon, disinfect tools, lay out fresh towels, and check the day’s appointments. You didn’t see them look over your dog from nose to tail before even lifting a brush - checking the coat condition, skin, eyes, ears, nails, and weight.

You didn’t see the careful way they clipped around a wriggly paw, or how they paused to let your dog calm down during the bath. You didn’t notice the matting hidden beneath your dog’s topcoat, or the way the groomer worked slowly to avoid hurting the skin beneath it.

You weren’t there when they spotted a red patch of irritated skin, or a small lump you hadn’t noticed. You heard them gently mention it to you at collection - not to worry you, but because they genuinely care about your dog’s wellbeing.

And after you left, you didn’t see the clean-down , the floor swept, tables cleaned, blades oiled, messages replied to, notes written up for your next visit, and laundry on again.

All of that… for a price that’s often lower than what you’d pay for your own haircut. And your hairdresser?
They don’t have to bathe you, clip your nails, or hold you still while you try to bite the brush.

The truth is ……. dog grooming is so much more than a haircut.

It’s about health, hygiene, comfort, and trust. It’s about knowing dog anatomy, coat types, skin conditions, behaviour management, handling skills, and safe sc******ng techniques. It’s a profession that takes training, practice, and patience.
Most groomers got into this work because they love dogs. But that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t be paid fairly for the physical, emotional, and skilled work they do every single day.

If your dog leaves their groomer happy, healthy and looking good - it’s not by luck. It’s because you have got a good groomer.
So next time, take a moment to thank them. Leave a review.

Tip them if you can. And above all - don’t undervalue them.
They’re doing far more than just washing the dog.

If you want to know more about the trade association for pet groomers and how we support them, contact the British Dog Groomers Association a division of the Pet Industry Federation www.petfederation.co.uk