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The V.I.P Pooch Grooming Salon

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*The V.I.P Pooch is a small personal grooming salon, offering your dog the one to one attention they deserve in a calm, stress free environment
*Ultrasonic Teeth Cleaning

31/03/2026

*NORA* ..just relaxing, looking out the window while I work 😂❤️ Nora has been coming to me from being a baby along with her Mum & biological Sister & brother 🥰

21/03/2026

Equipment deep clean day 🧼🧹🧴🚿 makes a nice change making use of the sun to dry all the brushes 😁 🌞 have a lovely sunny weekend everyone x

19/03/2026

I've got some of the BEST customers ever 😁 ( thankyou Pat & Ken 😘)

12/02/2026

✨ CALM Doesn’t Start on the Grooming Table!

It starts at home

Groomers can regulate a dog’s nervous system, but we can’t do it alone.
If a dog comes in already wired, overstimulated, or braced for conflict, we’re starting at a deficit.

And most owners don’t realize that how they move, speak, or prepare their dog for grooming shapes the entire experience before the groom even begins.

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Co-regulation Begins at Drop-off

Rushing into the salon with high energy and tension sends a clear message: “Something’s wrong.”
Lengthy goodbyes or emotional drop-offs can make separation more confusing or scary.
The more calm, predictable, and neutral your handoff, the easier it is for the dog to settle.

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Nervous Systems Learn Through Repetition

Just like we don’t get fit from one workout, dogs don’t learn emotional resilience from one grooming visit.
They need regular, low-stress practice at home, not just when it’s time for a haircut.

You can help by gently exposing your dog to the sensory experiences of grooming in small ways.
Gently touch their feet during downtime. Not in a rushed or overstimulating way, just calm, predictable contact that helps normalize handling.
Let them hear the blow dryer in another room.
Use an electric toothbrush to mimic clippers on low-vibration mode.
Practice brushing calmly for 2–3 minutes a few times a week.

You can also help your dog build tolerance by gently touching their face, ears, around the eyes, and mouth during calm moments at home. Use slow, predictable movements. Run your fingers along the bridge of their nose. Gently lift a lip to peek at their teeth. Touch near the eyes and under the chin.

Gently clean any eye discharge from the inner corners of your dog’s eyes on a regular basis to prevent buildup and irritation and get them accustomed to it.

It’s not about forcing anything, it’s about making handling feel normal, not alarming. Over time, this kind of soft contact helps your dog stay more relaxed during grooming, ear cleaning, and dental care. Your veterinarian will thank you too.

These aren’t obedience drills.
They’re nervous system workouts.

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Start Early, Before Fear Has a Chance to Take Root

A dog’s nervous system learns best when it’s still forming patterns and that happens young.
The ideal time for a dog’s first professional grooming appointment is around 4-5 months of age.

At that age, vaccines are usually complete.
Their coat is beginning to change.
And most importantly, their nervous system is still in a critical learning window.

That means we can introduce tools like dryers, clippers, nail trimmers, and brushes before fear or resistance has a chance to set in.
Done correctly, this early exposure doesn’t just create “groomable” dogs. It creates emotionally resilient ones.

If a dog doesn’t come in until 7, 8, or 10 months old, they’re more likely to have already built negative associations with being touched, restrained, or handled.
At that point, we’re not just grooming. We’re backtracking and rebuilding trust.

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Progress Isn’t Instant

Sometimes your dog might need shorter grooms.
Sometimes we may skip parts that feel too overwhelming.

And with consistency, your dog can become more confident over time ✨

22/01/2026

Maltipoo 'Gorgeous George' visits me every 4 weeks to keep his coat in good condition ❤️ he's so good & loves a cuddle (which is always fine by me) 🥰

19/12/2025

🎄🍾 That's me finished for Christmas 😁🎄🍾 I would just like to thank all my customers past & present for your continuous support as always ❤️
🌟 I would also like to thank everyone for their kind cards, gifts & Christmas tips it's lovely to feel so appreciated, I am genuinely very grateful ( and excited to open them on Christmas day ) 🥰 🌟
**I will re-open on Monday 5th Jan
Messages will be answered on the 5th **
🎄 I wish you all a very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 🎉🎉

03/12/2025

**LUNA**.. This little girl is a Clumber spaniel not quite 4 mths old ♥️ what an absolute sweetheart 🥰 my first ever clumber spaniel, you don't see them often, can't wait to see how she grows ♥️ I couldn't stop smooshing her little face 😂

20/11/2025

Morning ⛄😊 grooming appointments are so much more than a hair cut...an experienced groomer can spot things you may not have noticed 👍 We are absolutely not vets ! but I like to think of us as a little safety blanket between home and the vets 😁 I will always inform you if I spot something that doesn't seem right or normal .. (I always hope I'm wrong) when your dog comes in for their appointment changes in behaviour are noticed, new Lumps,change in coat texture, drinking more water,
Sore ears, changes in nails etc can all point to something that needs checking out 👍 all can be missed at home because you see your dog every day ...notes are made every visit so I know if anything changes 👍😁x

09/11/2025

We've been busy this weekend 😅 doing a much needed upgrade on the bathing station .. hot water supply put in so the electric shower can go ( thank god) can't actually wait for decent water pressure 😁 new shiny bath ..steps & door for the bigger dogs (to save my back) 😁 who's betting they won't use them ! 🤣 It looks so much cleaner 😁 My old bathing station went in 13 years ago when I was basically clueless how things would work In a cabin 🤷its served me well but it wasn't draining properly and the shower in winter is a nightmare 😭 it was time to upgrade ...thanks to my stepdad & Husband who have worked solidly all weekend ....I built the bath because I'm the smallest and it's a tight area to get such a big piece of equipment in 🤣 shattered now so time for a Gin and get ready for the week ahead x

31/10/2025

*REMINDER*
Good Morning everyone 😊 please read ..apologies in advance for sounding mardy 😂
this week has been quite funny but very stressful 😅 a lot of customers have turned up to pick up and drop off either early, late or just totally on the wrong day😱 I know I sound like a broken record but timing for a groomer ( especially a lone groomer ) is super important! I have to put a lot of thought & effort into my time management & I work really hard to stick to the times I give you .. what dogs can be in together, which dogs need no interruptions because they get unsettled if someone turns up early making it near impossible to finish their groom..some dogs I have to leave a small time window on either side so there is no cross over entering & leaving for the safety of everyone !! Etc etc ! I have to work to a tight timed schedule
to try to ensure that your appointment runs smoothly, your dog is happy & settled & your not hanging around
Turning up late pushes everyone's appointment late for the rest of the day ( which annoys following customers)..I can't magic that extra 15 mins back 🤷
You need to pick up on time.. I have limited space to keep your dog safe when other appointments are due ! I will be charging a late fee ( unless pre arranged) going forward
If you are late for your appointment there is a big possibility you would have to rearrange and it will be classed as a missed appointment with a £20 charge 😕 I obviously accommodate where possible but
sometimes it's just not possible🤷
I know things happen and anyone can run late etc ... but please respect my time it's the only way to keep everyone happy and the business running smoothly
Thankyou 👍

10/10/2025

Hi everyone 👋
I've been made aware by F/B that there is a problem with receiving business inbox messages at the moment 😐 please bear with me if you are waiting for a reply ..I will answer as soon as I am able to see them 👍

Address

4 Pipit Close, Audenshaw
Manchester
M345

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441612920233

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