Dog Grooming by Penny Stracey

Dog Grooming by Penny Stracey I am a self employed K9 Beautician with 35 years experience, qualified in 1990. Fully insured. I also offer a local collection and delivery service.

My name is Penny Stracey
I am a self employed K9 Beautician, qualified in 1990. My grooming is run from home offering a relaxed and friendly environment with a one to one service with myself and your dog. I cover all aspects of k9 care from a simple nail clipping service to a full groom. I freely offer help and advice on all aspects of dog care, training and another issues you my encounter with yo

ur beloved pouch. While your dog is in to be groomed you can expect it to be groomed out removing dead under coat, de-matted, bathed with whatever shampoo bests suits the coat type and texture, conditioned if required, ears cleaned, plucked and treated [if needed], nails cut and then filed to prevent sharp edges, scissored, clipped or stripped to your requirements then sprayed with deodorant to keep them it smelling sweet for a while. I also fully check A**l Glads and all over the body for Ticks, Fleas and any lumps or bumps, if I find anything it will be reported on collection and noted down in your dog’s records. While on the table or in the bath your dog will be tethered by a slip collar for safety reasons. It will be lifted on and off the table never being allowed to jump encase of injury. For the bigger dogs I have a walk in shower for ease of access which is also less stressful for them. I have a fully enclosed dog proof garden so your dog can go out for the toilet and a stretch of their legs. Once finished being groomed you dog will wait in one of the cages in my hall way. This is for the dogs on good and for added safety precautions while under my care. When I’m not working we as a family [Richard my husband, Louise & Rebecca Stracey our 2 daughters, breed and show our dogs which takes us all over the UK, Ireland and from time to time into Europe. We have a fully converted motor caravan fully equipped for living in; with the dogs own area, while we are away showing. I am a fully approved Kennel Club Championship Show Dog Judge. Which allows me to award Kennel Club Challenge Certificates to dogs of such outstanding merit as to be worthy of the title of Champion.

Back from our annual holiday to Wales, and what a great time we had, and now back to work 😍
25/08/2026

Back from our annual holiday to Wales, and what a great time we had, and now back to work 😍

10/08/2026

Running a small, self-employed dog grooming business means every single spot on the calendar counts. When a client misses an appointment without notice, it does much more than just leave an empty table for an hour.

​What a "No-Show" Really Means for a Small Business 🐾👇

​Dear Clients! 👋
​I love every single pup that walks through my door, and nothing makes me happier than sending your furry family members home looking, smelling, and feeling their best.
​Because I care so much about giving each dog individual, one-on-one time, I wanted to take a moment to share a little gentle insight into how my schedule works—and why appointment times are so crucial for a small, self-employed business like mine! ✂️❤️
​When you book a grooming slot, that time is set aside exclusively for your dog. When a client forgets or misses an appointment without letting me know in advance:
​❌ It directly impacts my income: As a self-employed business, if my table sits empty, I don't get paid for that time, but my overhead costs (utilities, tools, insurance) remain the same.
❌ Another dog misses out: I often have to turn away pups on our waitlist who are overdue for a trim because a time slot is marked as full.
❌ It throws off the whole day: Grooming requires careful timing to keep stress levels low and safety high for every dog in my care.
​How you can help me keep tail-wags high:
✨ Give me a heads-up: I completely understand that life happens, emergencies pop up, and plans change! If you need to reschedule or cancel, please let me know as early as possible so I can offer that spot to a pup on our waiting list.
✨ Set a reminder: A quick calendar alert on your phone works wonders!
​Thank you all so much for supporting local, respecting my time, and trusting me with your precious pups. I couldn't do what I love without this amazing community! 🐶✨
Kindest Regards
Penny x

Please remember I'm on holiday from -Friday 14th August to Monday 24th August.Off to our annual trip to the Royal Welsh ...
07/08/2026

Please remember I'm on holiday from -
Friday 14th August to Monday 24th August.
Off to our annual trip to the Royal Welsh Show Ground for a Welsh Kennel Club.
(Not quite richard and I in the picture but you get the general idea.... lol. You have to love AI) 🤪

Summer Holiday Notification We are off on our 2 week summer holidays from Monday 22nd June to Monday 6th July. I'm back ...
07/06/2026

Summer Holiday Notification
We are off on our 2 week summer holidays from Monday 22nd June to Monday 6th July.
I'm back to work Tuesday 7th July

15/05/2026

I'm on holiday till Tuesday 19th May. I've forgotten my diary. I'll answer all messages when I get home. Sorry for any inconvenience. Penny x

Busy week with beautiful dogs
01/05/2026

Busy week with beautiful dogs




Happy pupsters in today ❤️🧡💙💚
21/04/2026

Happy pupsters in today ❤️🧡💙💚

The girls 💗💖💝
20/04/2026

The girls 💗💖💝

A little bit of arty farty head studies, lol Hammish and Harris all ready for their holiday 💙🩵
17/04/2026

A little bit of arty farty head studies, lol Hammish and Harris all ready for their holiday 💙🩵

16/04/2026

Dog Grooming by Penny Stracey Richard Stracey Louise Stracey Beccah Stracey John Giovanna Mcilroy

Address

46 Holehouse Road
Largs
KA309EN

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

07974275259

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