Woof Around The Edges

31/07/2025

Luna’s first groom. Super sweet girl with bags of energy. What a beauty 😍

12/07/2025

Holibobs time 😎
All calls & messages will be answered when I’m back 18th July.
See you all soon xx

02/07/2025

Thought I’d share xx

WHAT YOU DON'T SEE AT THE DOG GROOMERS.......
You dropped your dog off at the salon and picked them up few hours later - fluffy, fresh, and happy. But what you saw was just the tip of the iceberg.

You didn’t see your groomer arrive early to open up the salon, disinfect tools, lay out fresh towels, and check the day’s appointments. You didn’t see them look over your dog from nose to tail before even lifting a brush - checking the coat condition, skin, eyes, ears, nails, and weight.

You didn’t see the careful way they clipped around a wriggly paw, or how they paused to let your dog calm down during the bath. You didn’t notice the matting hidden beneath your dog’s topcoat, or the way the groomer worked slowly to avoid hurting the skin beneath it.

You weren’t there when they spotted a red patch of irritated skin, or a small lump you hadn’t noticed. You heard them gently mention it to you at collection - not to worry you, but because they genuinely care about your dog’s wellbeing.

And after you left, you didn’t see the clean-down , the floor swept, tables cleaned, blades oiled, messages replied to, notes written up for your next visit, and laundry on again.

All of that… for a price that’s often lower than what you’d pay for your own haircut. And your hairdresser?
They don’t have to bathe you, clip your nails, or hold you still while you try to bite the brush.

The truth is ……. dog grooming is so much more than a haircut.

It’s about health, hygiene, comfort, and trust. It’s about knowing dog anatomy, coat types, skin conditions, behaviour management, handling skills, and safe sc******ng techniques. It’s a profession that takes training, practice, and patience.
Most groomers got into this work because they love dogs. But that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t be paid fairly for the physical, emotional, and skilled work they do every single day.

If your dog leaves their groomer happy, healthy and looking good - it’s not by luck. It’s because you have got a good groomer.
So next time, take a moment to thank them. Leave a review.

Tip them if you can. And above all - don’t undervalue them.
They’re doing far more than just washing the dog.

If you want to know more about the trade association for pet groomers and how we support them, contact the British Dog Groomers Association a division of the Pet Industry Federation www.petfederation.co.uk

27/06/2025

It’s been a very busy week….and a hot one ! 🥵
Nala here demonstrating how short haired breeds benefit from a good bath & deshed.
Gets rid of dead or compacted hair. Increasing airflow & helps keep them cool.
Not to mention less hair on the carpets 🤣

18/06/2025

Dylan, you are just soooo cute 🥰

30/05/2025

Got the Fabulous Friday Feels 😍
If you’ve got it flaunt it hey Winnie & that’s a head tilt right there Bunty 🥰

23/05/2025

Puppy Intro’s - you never know how they will react. Bean & Ozzy here handled the bath & dry like pros 😍 for babies about 17weeks old they were absolute super stars.
I did not want to give them back 🥰

19/03/2025

Newbies today Ted & Nala. They were suoerstars 😍 Welcome to the pack babies.

I’ve got availability to take on a couple more small regular clients, so any recommendations you can send my way would be very much appreciated xx

18/03/2025

Alfie looked so cute when he was finished but I gave up taking a pic as zoomies & shouting at me was too much fun 🤣🥰

13/03/2025

⭐️News Flash! ⭐️New Doggie Day Care service available exclusively to Woof Around The Edges Grooming customers.
Tailor made to suit your needs & optional extras. Drop me a message or give me a call for more details. 🦮🥰

12/03/2025

Two gorgeous visitors from this week Monty & Megan. Both so sweet natured 🥰

23/01/2025

Daisy, such a sweet girl & getting better with the scissors around her face. Still have to have my wits about me trying to trim a moving target 🤣