Tailored Tails Dog Grooming Salon

28/05/2026

Hi, I’m looking for recommendations please for someone to fit a split system aircon system that I already have. 😅😅😅

22/05/2026

Just a reminder during this heat wave: if the pavement or floor is too hot for your hand, it’s too hot for your beloved dog’s paws.

Please help protect your dogs from painful burns by walking them before 8am or after 8pm, when temperatures are cooler.

15/05/2026

I have had a few spaces become available this month. Please message to book.
19th May 8.30
22nd May 8.30
27th May 8.30
28th May 8.30

10/05/2026

My updated website is now live.

Tailored Tails Dog Grooming Salon in Broadstairs. Friendly, professional and reliable service with your pets best interest at heart.

01/05/2026

🌞Price Update

Since opening my business in 2017, I’ve made a conscious effort to keep my rates as affordable as possible—rather than increasing them annually with inflation, I chose to hold them steady, particularly during and after Covid. Because of this, my prices have remained at the lower end of the pet grooming market.

However, with the continued rise in the cost of living, it’s no longer possible for me to absorb these increases. To ensure I can continue providing the high level of care and service you know and trust, an adjustment to my pricing is now necessary.

From 1st June, grooming prices will increase slightly—roughly the equivalent of the cost of a cup of coffee spread over several weeks. The exact change will vary depending on breed etc and I’ll be in touch with your individual update.
Even with this adjustment, my prices will surprisingly still remain very competitive within the local area.

A full list of guide prices will be available on my website closer to the time.

Thank you so much, as always, for your continued support—it truly means a lot, and I look forward to seeing you and your lovely dogs soon!

Michelle x🐩

30/04/2026

Another newbie this week was Rocky! Impeccable behaviour…. The request was short all over and a Mohawk. I think he carries it very well 💙

30/04/2026

I’ve had a wonderful week welcoming several new dogs, including this 7-month-old Standard Poodle who visited for her first groom.
She was impeccably behaved throughout—clearly a testament to the excellent desensitisation work carried out by her breeder/groomer. Mum requested a non traditional head.
It was a pleasure to welcome her to the Tailored Tails family of pooches.

18/04/2026

The “bane” of many groomers: hair whorls and cowlicks.

Educational Saturday 😁

It’s important to highlight a commonly misunderstood aspect of canine grooming. Recently, a groomer was accused on social media of cutting a dog—an allegation that was unfounded. What stood out, however, was that many other groomers shared similar experiences. This prompted me to explain why a dog’s coat may sometimes appear uneven or have shorter patches.

Certain areas of a dog’s body—typically the chest, sides, back of the legs, and hindquarters—can have hair that grows in different directions. These are often referred to as cowlicks or hair whorls, similar to how human hair may behave unpredictably in certain spots;
hence why I do not have a fringe as it would stick up on one side!

As a general rule, a dog’s coat is clipped in the direction of hair growth to achieve a smooth and even finish. However, in areas where the hair grows in a circular pattern or in the opposite direction, clipping in the correct overall direction can result in those sections appearing shorter. This is not due to injury or error, but rather a natural outcome of the coat’s growth pattern.

In such cases, the hair is effectively being cut against its growth direction in those specific spots, which leads to a shorter appearance. Your groomer will always aim to blend these areas as seamlessly as possible, but complete uniformity is not always achievable.

With my clients this is particularly noticeable in breeds such as Shih Tzus, Doodles, Spaniels, and some Terrier breeds, where coat texture and growth patterns can vary significantly.

Understanding these natural variations can help clarify misconceptions and highlight the skill involved in professional grooming.

*not my photos

15/04/2026

Cancellation available.

Tuesday 21st April at 12pm for an existing client.

Please message to book 🐩

23/12/2025

That’s a wrap! 🎉

A huge thank you to all my amazing, loyal customers for such an incredibly busy year — it’s truly been a blast!
Thank you for trusting me with your furry babies; it means more than you know. 🐾💖

Wishing you all a magical Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year! Xx