Hollin Cross Hounds - dog grooming Burnley

12/06/2026

Space for a full groom friday 9am 26th june if anybody would like it message me to book in :) 🥰

08/06/2026

This explains everything i stand for perfectly 👏🏼

For a very long time the grooming industry has celebrated a groomer's ability to finish a groom from beginning to end, even better if the dog looks beautiful into the bargain.

And don't get me wrong, completing a groom is absolutely the goal of any groomer, including myself - but not at the expense of a positive emotional experience for the dog.

It's true that I've come to believe that completion isn't always the best measure of success.

👉 Sometimes a dog arrives feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or even unwell.

👉 Sometimes they have a history of difficult grooming and/or handling experiences.

👉 And sometimes, they're simply having a bad day.

In those moments when we are faced with a dog who is not in the right frame of mind for strenuous activities and physical harassment, success looks more like getting the essentials done with minimal stress.

A skilled groomer isn't someone who can force a dog through grooming tasks regardless of how the dog feels.

A skilled groomer (to me) is someone who can recognise, acknowledge and, RESPECT, when a dog is struggling then ADAPT their plan REGARDLESS of what a person might think.

It's about prioritising the dog's EMOTIONAL wellbeing and experience.

Every 👏 single 👏 time 👏!

Because every grooming appointment is teaching the dog something.

They're either learning:

✔️ I am safe

✔️ My communication is respected

✔️ Good things happen during grooming

OR, they are learning the exact opposite.

Some of my proudest appointments haven't resulted in a complete groom but instead resulted in a dog leaving more relaxed than when they arrived.

Sometimes success is stopping a task BEFORE trust is lost.

I believe we should be celebrating good communication more, improved welfare and the building of trust between groomer and dog - all of which are mandatory for long-lasting, positive grooming sessions.

Because the way a dog perceives grooming is more important than being able to style a dog to breed standard.

06/06/2026

Had the pleasure of grooming this lovely Cavapoo again today, Scout 🐶
This is only her second groom with me, she's such a gentle, lovely girl - an absolute dream to groom 💕

We've kept her at a manageable but fluffy trim to maintain that gorgeous teddy bear look while keeping things practical for home care. Her black and white coat is just stunning 😍🖤🤍

She did amazing from start to finish - such a sweetheart and I’m looking forward to seeing her again soon! 🩷

05/06/2026

Im almost compeletly full for June and July 🙊 thankyou for all keeping me so busy, but please book in advance for your doggies grooms. Id hate to not be able to squeeze them in 🫶🏼

31/05/2026

Marlene ✂️🩷

30/05/2026

Dave 💙🩵

29/05/2026

Elvis the Cocker Spaniel 💙
In for a short, tidy groom today ✂️
Elvis is a nervous boy, so we took everything at his pace with plenty of breaks, calm reassurance and tailored adjustments to keep him as happy and comfortable as possible 🐾✨

20/05/2026

Olive 🩷

13/05/2026

Last minute appointmrnt available 1pm this saturday for a full groom 🐶 message to book your dog a pamper 📩

12/05/2026

Tinker 🩷