What Dogs Want

What Dogs Want Professional dog grooming including Hydrobath washing, clipping, thinning/sc******ng, nails and ears It is all about "What Dogs Want".

My name is Claire, I have completed a City & Guilds Level 3 in Dog Grooming. This covered clipping, sc******ng, bathing, nails, basic first aid and some handstripping/carding. I live locally to Heighington with my family and we have a Cockerpoo, Barney, who needs regular grooming. Being a typical Cockerpoo, he has sponges for feet when it comes to water and mud! My salon is dog-friendly and safe, I do the groom at the dog's pace and consider their needs.

15/05/2026

It’s been a while since I have posted on here but I don’t have the need too.
I have seen or been in touch with most of you now, (regular clients) but I have the sad news that I am closing ‘what dogs want’ after 13 years of being in the village.

A very difficult decision and one I have not taken lightly.
As a lot of you know a few years ago I was poorly and this has taken a toll on my body, with the affects of a physical job too, it is time to look after myself a bit better.
For that reason, I will be closing on the 11th June.

I want to thank you all for your custom, loyalty and friendships.
Your dogs are a big part of my life, my grooming family as I call it, and I will not forget them all.
When you are with them every 4 to 16 weeks thru the year, depending on their grooming regime, and working in such close proximity of them you get to know them so well, all their little quirks and needs, what they like and don’t like.
So a big thank you to all the dogs..
My diary is still full right up until the end, and for that I have you to thank you for.

I will see you all, I am sure around the village with my new little boy, who loves to stop and say hello and search your pockets for treats…###

Chaos…. It’s been a while… but looking  & feeling great for a refresh…
28/04/2024

Chaos…. It’s been a while… but looking & feeling great for a refresh…

One of my lovely customers is collecting for the homeless pups out there for Christmas… If you have anything to donate b...
29/09/2023

One of my lovely customers is collecting for the homeless pups out there for Christmas…
If you have anything to donate bring them with you on your appointment, or pop in with them..and we can pass them on… xx💖

Owner found…. Happy dog and owner… 👍👍❤️Lost dog safe at our salon… call me 07889907263…
23/05/2023

Owner found…. Happy dog and owner… 👍👍❤️
Lost dog safe at our salon… call me 07889907263…

Morning… 🐶 favour to ask…🐶Do any of you lovely people have a dog stroller I could borrow for a few weeks? Big enough for...
21/11/2022

Morning…
🐶 favour to ask…🐶
Do any of you lovely people have a dog stroller I could borrow for a few weeks? Big enough for a medium size dog, 16kg… ❤️

Many of you will meet my Barney boy in the next coming weeks if you are booked in…
My apologies if he barks when you come in…🫣
He will be in a self built pen in the back of the salon as he has just had his 2nd cruciate ligament done this year…. 🥴😲 poor boy…
But, as with my health too we are determined that he will be back up and running soon…🐕‍🦺🐾

18/10/2022

Good morning…
What a year… 🫣 thought we should give you all an update…
First of all, I want to thank Georgia and Sally for all their hard work this year… it has been challenging at times but without them I wouldn’t have my lil salon and nothing to come back too…💕💕
Secondly, I want to thank you all for messages of support, gifts and visits, it meant so much to me, kept me going and fighting… as many of you saw me when I was at my worst… ❤️
I am pleased to say, I am back… but on a much smaller scale and building my health and fitness back up…
I am only working 3 days a week with the odd Saturday thrown in…
I have been back about 3 weeks now, and recieved much love, & have been quite over whelmed at times as many of you have too…😢🥰
The dogs have been amazing, some of them recognising me and giving lots of love and snuggles..

I want to wish Georgia farewell and have an amazing time on your travels to Aus, you will have a fab time.. and look after yourself… 💕 and keep us updated…

Sally, I cannot thank you enough for your words of wisdom and support, you have been a tower of strength for me these last few weeks in the salon… encouraging me and making me eat and have a cuppa… 🤣

Sally is staying on with me in the salon and be a fab partnership with a few ideas for the future… who knows where it will take us..

Obviously the diaries are limited at the moment due to the days/hours I am working at the moment but will try to accommodate where we can… and see how it all pans out…
Lastly, thank you all so much and it is amazing to be back again… 🐶 xx

17/10/2021

Good morning,
I think that I, Georgia or Sally have spoken to the majority of you all now… if not, don’t worry, Georgia or Sally will be in touch nearer your appointment.

Unfortunately, I have had to give up grooming for approx a year due to ill health. Georgia and Sally have taken on some of my clients, but due to the work load have not been able to keep on everyone, as I have explained to some of you. I hope you understand.

Both the girls are pretty booked out until Christmas, and not taking on any new doggies until the new year.
I have taken a complete step back away from grooming, so give Georgia a ring on 07957 717815 for the new year, or for those doggies booked in with Sally her number is 07309 133934. (You should know who you are by now)
Confusing, I know but it has been tough doing the change over. Thank you for your patience.

I hope to be back this time next year, take care of yourselves and your gorgeous pups… enjoy your winter walks.
Lots of love
Claire
🐶🐶💕💕

Hello, update on bookings… As of yesterday, we are closed until the 20th sept for a much needed break, we are enjoying a...
07/09/2021

Hello, update on bookings…
As of yesterday, we are closed until the 20th sept for a much needed break, we are enjoying a campavan trip in north Cornwall.
With regards to the diary, we are very full at the moment and I cannot take on any new clients, but if this changes I will I will let you all know.
I hope you have had good weather, like we have today. Take care..🐶🐶

❤️❤️Home safe with his Dad❤️❤️Owner found…. Thank you everybody x Morning, does anybody recognise this dog? Running arou...
30/06/2021

❤️❤️Home safe with his Dad❤️❤️
Owner found…. Thank you everybody x

Morning, does anybody recognise this dog? Running around Heighington, he is safe with me for now. Please message me.

The car... keep looking...
16/04/2021

The car... keep looking...

Hello everyone, Thought I would do a quick update on what is happening with the diary... I think I have caught up with m...
13/04/2021

Hello everyone,
Thought I would do a quick update on what is happening with the diary...
I think I have caught up with most of you now, if I haven’t, I apologise and please get in touch.

Due to a high number of dogs in the diary I am unable to take on any new dogs for the foreseeable future, as I just would not be able to offer consistent bookings thru the year.

If you are a regular and have a booking but need to change it, please, bare with me as it could be a couple of weeks before I can fit you in and be prepared that it could be early morning or later in the afternoon/evening.

Thank you all for your understanding and patience, take care, look after yourselves & enjoy the sunshine.
Xx🐶🌞🌷

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