Michael’s Mobile Dog Wash

02/02/2025

Hi everyone
Just to update my page
Wow the last couple of years have been almost a whirlwind getting my grooming service off the ground and recognised here on the island. I cannot thank you enough for your continued support and patronage, however now I've reached the situation where my diary is almost full and although I will never say NO to accepting new pups there will obviously be a wait for when I can get to visit.
Again I convey my sincere gratitude to everyone as we move on through the next chapter.

31/12/2024

Happy new year

23/12/2024

Just wanted to say a massive thank you to all my clients this year, all of you that follow and support my work, comment, like and share my posts.

I’ll be returning to work Friday 3rd January.

Merry Christmas to you all, and all the very best for 2025! 🎄🎄🎄

See you all soon 🍻🎅🏻

20/12/2024

30/11/2024

The only opportunity I'll have before Christmas to get my own dog, Gus into the van

02/11/2024

Been a busy week on the phone so now the run up to Christmas is full with only a few appointments available within November and first week of December, don't leave it too late if you want a clean fur baby.

20/10/2024

This week I said goodbye to Jack he's moving with his family to the big island soon.
Thanks Kevin

20/10/2024

Been meaning to post this for a couple of weeks

07/09/2024

A quick thank you all for your continued support. This week is the start of my third year grooming on the island and also a milestone for my followers. Whilst writing I'll take the opportunity to say I'm having a short break during September so any availability is now in October however I am taking bookings into December so if you're looking for a happy clean pup over the festive season maybe get in touch sooner rather than later.
Again my sincere thanks and here's to the next two years.

01/09/2024

A few recent visits

29/08/2024

What if my dog is matted?
A matted coat becomes painful and a great place for bacteria and fleas to grow.

Matted fur is uncomfortable for dogs because it pulls on their skin. Matts can lead to hot spots, irritated skin and eventual infection. Severely matted pups in most cases, will need to be shaved short underneath the matting.

One very important rule... If your dog is matted, do not bathe him/her, this only makes the matts tighter.

Dog owners should not attempt to cut matts out of their dogs. We will remove all matts gently and slowly, preventing any discomfort to your pet.

Severely matted pups will take more time and may require additional grooming costs.

What is the difference between a fur bearing breed and a hair bearing breed?

Fur bearing breeds have a double coat, made up of a soft undercoat and a coarser topcoat. These breeds like Golden Retrievers, Huskies, Newfoundlands, and Pomerainians, shed their undercoat to regulate their body temperature.

Hair bearing breeds like Yorkies, Shihtzus, Poodles and Bichons have a single coat which lacks an undercoat. Their coat continues to grow and they do not shed.

My double coated breed is hot or is shedding too much, should I shave him/her?

We do not recommend shaving double coated, fur bearing breeds.

We recommend a regular brushing and de-shed to keep their coat healthy and able to function naturally.

A properly groomed fur coat regulates cold and hot temperatures. Cool air can reach the skin and circulate when the undercoat and matts are removed. Their top coat protects them from the sun's rays keeping them cool in the summer.

Shaving a double coat can cause post clipping alopecia. This is when the hair grows back unevenly or not at all.

Shaving a double coat can cause the undercoat to grow back thicker making it difficult for thermal regulation. A thicker undercoat means even more shedding and is more likely to cause matting.

Dogs not used to being shaved may scratch excessively, irritating the skin creating hot spots.

Shaving double coated breeds puts them at risk for sunburns, heat stroke, bitting flies and mosquitoes.

17/08/2024

Sometimes weekends are like a bus mans holiday
Gus in for his bath and de-shed today

10/08/2024

Very busy at the moment which is why I've not been posting . However I would like to thank everyone for your continued support and any new clients I will always fit you in when I can

18/06/2024

I'd like to give a shout out to my trusted mechanic at Island Autotecnics for keeping me on the road.
He was recommended to me when i first came to the Island and I must say he has never let me down, even today when my clutch went between appointments and I managed to limp into Cowes where he has jumped on it almost straight away with promise of getting me back on the road by lunchtime tomorrow.
Also many thanks to the clients for their understanding with whom I've had to reschedule .