Hair Off The Dog, Congleton LTD

23/06/2025

18/06/2025

Very interesting for those of you who's pups suffer with a skin condition 🐾❤️

17/05/2025

15/05/2025

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30/04/2025

I didn’t know there was anything wrong……..

How often do you visit your vet with your dog – every year for his/her booster jab?

Your dog visits the groomer every 6 to 8 weeks for a bath, trim, and tidy.
But sometimes, they leave with something even more important than a fresh look-a warning sign you didn’t know was there.

Dog groomers aren’t vets, and they don’t pretend to be.
But they’re often the first person to notice when something’s not quite right.
A lump under the skin.
A sore spot under the leg.
A red rash behind the ears.
An ear infection that smells off.
A cracked pad. A bald patch. A behavioural change.

They work so closely with your dog-physically and emotionally-that they often spot small but important changes. The ones that can be easy to miss at home, especially on long or thick coats. And because they see your dog regularly, they know what’s normal and what’s not.

These aren’t just observations - they could be early signs of:
• Skin infections
• Ear mites or yeast infections
• Growths that need checking
• Eye problems
• Tooth or gum issues
• Joint stiffness or discomfort
• Stress or anxiety

And when a groomer mentions something they’ve noticed, it’s not to scare you.
It’s because they care. They want your dog to be happy, healthy, and comfortable-long after they’ve left the salon.
That’s what makes a good groomer more than a stylist. They’re part of your dog’s care team.

They clean. They clip. They calm nervous dogs. And they keep watch over every inch of your dog’s body and behaviour-every time they visit.

Professional groomers take their responsibilities seriously. Many are trained to recognised industry standards, hold Level 2 or Level 3 qualifications, and are members of the British Dog Groomers' Association (BDGA) - a division of the Pet Industry Federation (PIF).

That means they don’t just work with love and care-they work with knowledge. And they commit to professional development, safe practices, and doing what’s best for every dog in their care.

So the next time your groomer quietly mentions something they’ve noticed - listen. It could be nothing. But it could also be the early warning that helps you take action before a small issue becomes a big one.
Your dog can’t always tell you when something’s wrong.
But your groomer might.

And never forget-they’re doing far more than making your dog look good.

Why not subscribe to the BDGA new monthly digital magazine – its totally FREE and is designed to keep you up to date on dog matters, what happens at the pet groomer, legislation and offer you reader offers .
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29/04/2025

**ANNUAL PRICE INCREASE **

Hi all, there will as always be a small price increase of £3 on all services on 1st May 2025.

This helps to cover increasing business costs & enables me to still offer the exceptional high quality products & grooming experience you & your dogs love 🐾❤️

Many thanks Jacqui 😁

04/04/2025

Puppy bone development.

When you take your 10 week old puppy home, please keep these images in mind.
Their bones done even touch yet.
They plod around so cutely with big floppy paws & wobbly movement, because their joints are entirely made up of muscle, tendons, ligaments with skin covering, nothing is fitting tightly together or has true sockets.
When you run the puppy excessively or don't restrict their exercise. It's during this period that your not given them a chance to grow properly, basically you are reversing the fusing process by over exercising your puppy.

Every big jump or excited bouncing, running causes impacts between the bones.
In reasonable amounts this is not problematic & is the normal wear, tear that every animal will engage in.

When you let your puppy jump up & down from the sofa, bed, run up & down stairs, take them for long walks. You are damaging the forming joints. When you let your puppy run on slippery tiles with no traction, you are damaging the joints.

Puppies only get the chance to grow their joints once. A well built body is something that comes from excellent breeding & a great up bringing. Not just 1 but both.

Once puppy has grown, you will have the rest of their life to engage in higher impact exercise & play. So keep play & exercise low key.

A good rule of thumb to keep you on the safe side to prevent injury is that sexual maturity & growth plates fuse by 9 months for small dogs, 12 months for medium dogs, 18 months for large dogs & 24 months for giant dog.

29/03/2025

What a pretty girl 🥰😍 a good de-shed and a haircut, she'll be able to run twice as fast now!!
(She doesn't have bandy legs 🙈 that's just my poor camera skills 🤣)

29/03/2025

Did you know... All grooms include ear care!! This lad felt much better with that nasty wax cleaned out 🥰

29/03/2025

Goodbye toe fluff 👋🏼

29/03/2025

Love a before & after pic.. ready for spring/summer. Doesn't he look the bees knees 😍