The Dog Company

15/04/2025

This is why it’s so important to support your small independent veterinary practices: large corporations priority will always be the up-sell & making money.

09/04/2025

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Have you considered how much hair is on a dog?

And how much a dog groomer charges to wash your dog, cut its hair, de-matt it, if necessary, trim its nails and blow dry it?
Now compare that to what your hairdresser charges.
A typical haircut and blow-dry for a person might take 45 minutes and cost anywhere from £30 to £80, depending on location. Your dog’s groom can take up to two hours or more, often includes more services—and yet, most groomers charge less than a high-street hairdresser.
And let’s be honest—your hairdresser doesn’t have to bathe you while you wriggle, bark, or try to bite. They don’t have to lift you into a tub, de-matt a tangled coat, or try to trim your nails while you squirm
Still think it’s overpriced?

And unlike human salons, grooming salons must invest in specialised equipment, high-quality shampoos, dryers, clippers, tables—and often do it all while working solo or in small teams.
Groomers don’t just care about appearances—they’re often the first to spot early signs of skin problems, infections, or unusual lumps. Their work plays an important role in your dog’s health as well as their comfort and wellbeing.

The truth is, most groomers got into the job because they love dogs, not because they expected to make a fortune. Many earn less than minimum wage once all their costs are taken into account.

And here’s something else to look out for: qualifications. A Level 2 qualification is the entry point to grooming, but if you want your dog groomed to breed standard or styled with more advanced techniques, look for someone with a Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming. It shows they've committed to a higher level of professional training and expertise.

Many professional groomers are also members of the British Dog Groomers' Association (BDGA), a division of the Pet Industry Federation (PIF). BDGA members commit to professional standards, and PIF membership gives you extra peace of mind. If you ever feel unhappy with a groom, you can raise a concern through PIF’s dispute resolution service, which is designed to be fair to both you and the groomer.

So next time you collect your freshly groomed pup, take a moment to appreciate the time, care, skill—and love—that’s gone into it.
Tell your groomer if you’re happy. Tip them. Leave a review. Recommend them.
And most importantly—don’t undervalue them.

Because they certainly don’t do it just for the money.
If you want more information about the pet grooming industry and PIF membership, go www.petfederation.co.uk

06/07/2024

What would we do without our precious pups? 🐾❤️

16/02/2024

Our gorgeous little Heidi…comes all the way from Llandudno for her groom & has been for nearly 10 years….at first she came with her big brother & she was the young pup, then Otto got his wings 🌈 & now she is the old hand & brings her new baby sister Minnie. 💕💕

22/01/2024

Oh marvelous Miss Meeka, welcome to The Dog Company family ❤️

31/12/2023

2024 will mark my little business’s 10th birthday…wow! I mean, seriously…..where has that time gone?!
So I wanted to take this opportunity to thank every single one of my absolutely amazing customers, past & present, from the bottom of my heart for trusting me with your pups for a decade! I do truly consider my job a joy & a privilege & am thankful every day that you continue to choose to trust me with the most precious members of your family. It is never taken for granted.
Wishing you all (those with both two & four legs! 😃)the happiest of years in 2024 & I can’t wait for my 10th year of pampering your gorgeous pooches!
All our love
Vicky & Bodhi-Bear ❤️🐾

05/12/2023

There’s nothing I love more than a first “big girl/big boy” cut! ✂️✂️✂️
Little Minnie has been having regular puppy pampers since she was 12 weeks old, when her big sis Heidi comes for her grooms. Today all those visits paid off with a happy, calm & stress free first proper hair cut. Happy puppy = happy groomer!
I mean….that face though……💕💕💕💕
Ps) please excuse the dodgy before pic, I’m a bit out of practice with taking photos & got half way through her pre clip before I remembered to take a pic! 🙈🤣

03/12/2023

Little baby Pablo came by to hang out last week & check the place out while his beautiful big sister, Reiver, had her hair done….I think it’s safe to say he had a great time & made very firm friends with our official Dog Company cheerleader, Bodhi-Bear! All part of a gradual, stress free & fun introduction to grooming life. Such a fab, confident chap, I am already in love! Welcome to The Dog Company family little man 🐾💙

20/11/2023

🎉🐶Exciting announcement!! 🐶🎉

❗️❗️UPDATE - ALL SPACES NOW FILLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE❗️❗️ Thank you to everyone who has enquired 🙏🏻💓

As many of you know, because of my wonderfully loyal, amazing customer base, I have taken not taken on any new clients for about 8 years.

Sadly, I have had to put a hold on my groomer training services due to family commitments, but the silver lining is that I now have enough space to temporarily open my books again to take on about 10 new regular clients to join The Dog Company family!! ❤️🐶

These would be regular, pre booked grooming slots only, every 6, 8 or 12 weeks (I don’t take one off or “walk in” grooms) & would be for small to medium dogs only. You all know I am a “big dog” lover, however my poor old weared & teared back/shoulder/elbow/wrist have decided against it!

So, if you are currently looking for a new groomer or know someone who is, then please do drop me a message on here or text/call me on the number on my page.

******quick edit - any new clients will be starting from January 2024, I’m already fully booked for the remainder of this year, thank you 🙏🏻*****

✂️✂️🐶A bit about me & my services:🐶✂️✂️

🐾I am a highly experienced groomer with over 14 years in the business. Over that time too, I have also been a groomer trainer, who has individually helped over 200 people reach their own dreams of becoming a dog groomer & setting up their own businesses. 💕I am passionate about promoting a caring, positive, safe grooming experience for every single pup that passes through my salon & have worked hard to pass this ethos on to all my grooming students to take to the next generation of groomers. 💕

🐾I offer a purely one on one service, no crates or cages or noisy puppers waiting to go home or to be groomed. Everything is calm, relaxed & done at your dogs own pace here in my cosy home based salon. Therefore my services are perfect for more timid or nervous pups who don’t do well in busy salon environments or for those who aren’t keen on other doggo’s being around!

🐾I only use the best quality grooming products on your pup, each one specifically selected for your dogs coat & skin type. TropiClean Oatmeal & Blueberry facial scrubs come as standard with all my grooms, as do nail trims (if required) & a complimenting gorgeous scented finishing spray helps that “salon fresh” scent last longer at home!✂️🐶🧴🫧🚿✂️

🐾All ages are welcome at The Dog Company, whether it’s helping a new pup make a positive start of their grooming adventures , right through to the golden oldies who normally appreciate a change of pace & a more quiet grooming environment for their twilight years, all all ages between - all are welcome!

Thank you for a taking a moment to read this post & look forward to hearing from you & meeting your beautiful fur-babies! ❤️🐶🐶❤️