Clinton's Dog Grooming

06/02/2026

I thought I'd be writing this in a decade not after 3 years.
Unfortunately I have suddenly and unexpectedly lost my baby Sherman.
Everyone who knew him is broken and shocked at the sudden loss.
Unfortunately large, deep chested breeds are prone to bloat which fortunately I knew the signs of. I got him straight to the vet where he underwent surgery and all was okay until it wasn't. Complication after complication. He needed surgery again but his own body was against him in so many ways.

When owning any animal please ensure you have good insurance and do research on the breed to know what they're prone to and familiarise yourself with the symptoms. Bloat can kill in as little as 30 minutes so knowing the signs and acting straight away gave him a fighting chance. If your animal acts differently in any way and there's any cause for concern please get to the vet ASAP.

After spending 27 years in homes covered in hair and multiple paws it's naturally going to take me a while to adjust. Afterall, what kind of dog groomer doesn't have a dog?

I'm still working but I wanted to let you know, firstly for awareness on sudden sickness and secondly because I may look like 💩 warmed up at times and start crying if you ask me how I /Sherman is😅

Please give your fur babies a big cuddle from me 🖤💙

27/01/2026

I've had my whole day clear up for tomorrow (28th) due to my car being stuck at the garage.
If any one is needing any last minute appointments please get in touch!

Please note that I no longer work Mondays and only have a few Saturday appointments left for February on the 7th and 21st

Thank you💕

10/12/2025

Just a handful of weekday appointments left for a Christmas groom then I am off from Christmas Eve until what should be the 2nd January... Butttt... You know me, if you need me I'm here! Too much time off and I go a little crazy(crazier)! 🤪

Saturday appointments are already booking up for the new year so please book in advance to avoid disappointment.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all from Catherine and Sherman 🎄💙

30/11/2025

I'm absolutely terrible for sharing my grooms but here's some recent pups... As you swipe you may notice Alfie the black poodle and question if that is a mullet. It is indeed a mullet requested by his owner which brings me great joy!😂

At the end you have my own Sherman, looking like a drowned rat and ready to call the RSPCA. But he was filthy!

23/11/2025

As most of you are aware, my dog Sherman is a bit of a pain. In fact, he was a smidge more than a pain. He was a rabid dog whenever we tried to cross paths with another dog. For 2.5 years I have worked with trainers and over time he has gotten better.. Or less rabid at least😂
We found a trainer called Dan who is very experienced with strong headed shepherds and Sherman is a completely different dog with him! He's not overly excited, not scared, not shut down, just calm and respectful. Dan has been taking him on pack walks where my dog aggressive dog is walking with up to 7 dogs like it's normal every day occurrence!

Unfortunately I have just been informed of Dan's battle with cancer for the past 8 years and this year it has changed to stage 4. He is only 29 years old. He's only 2 years older than me and being self employed we have no sick pay, no holiday pay and minimal help from the government during hard times.

I know it's very hard financially this time of year, I'm also feeling the pressure. But if anyone can spare anything to help take the pressure off him and his family it would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you 💙

I’m fundraising on behalf of my brother, a truly incredible 29-year-old who has bee… Amy Butt needs your support for Helping Daniel Keep Fighting with Dignity

08/10/2025

Back to reality!🤪

After a lovely holiday in Florida celebrating my partners 30th we are flying home shortly and will be home Thursday morning where I will be reunited with my phone/diary and can get back to any messages!

Thank you for your patience and supporting my little business💙

06/09/2025

Hi all!
Just to let you know that I'm away 27th September - 9th October as I'm flying off to the other side of the Atlantic!

I have availability before I go and from the 13th October so if you need me please do book in as I will be unavailable during this time.

(By unavailable I mean upside down on a rollercoaster, floating down a lazy river, full to the brim with food and very likely drunk)

24/07/2025

I told Havoc I was off on my holidays and he definitely made me earn it🥴
Some how got himself stuck under my salon after following the scent of a hedgehog!
Rest assured I will be closing off either side of my salon to make sure this doesn't happen again.
We couldn't expect much else from a dog called Havoc though could we?!😂
Fire department were more than happy to help, Havoc was just happy to have the additional cheese and sausages 😅

Anyway after that ordeal I'm running away for a few days and will get back to any messages Monday evening/Tuesday!

11/07/2025

Happy Friday everyone!👋
I've been a bit quiet on here as life is incredibly busy at the moment and...well we've been trying not to melt away in this heat!

At this time of year there's 3 things we need to watch out for and thats the heat, grass seeds and ticks.

TICKS!
If you see a tick do not worry, if you give regular treatment then they will die very quickly and fall off. If you dont give regular treatment or you understandably want it gone then I highly recommend a tick twister. Its very important you remove the body with the head intact and personally a tick twister guarantees this compared to tweezers. If you're struggling or dont have the tool then drop me a message and I'll remove it for you!
Once removed it is up to you to seek your own vengeance, whether that is squashing, burning or drowning ill leave that up to you 😂

GRASS SEEDS
Are found in long grass and look like upside down Christmas trees. Although our local fields are very convenient for the dogs and they love them please do be careful as they stick into the skin and track up into the body so easily. Removal can cost hundreds of pounds each time! We cant always avoid them but the most common places are ears, eyes, nose, armpits and between the toes. Signs of a stuck grass seed are excessive licking, scratching, head shaking and soreness.

HEAT
A dog has never died from missing a walk. Please do be careful when going out! I highly recommend going out first thing in the morning before 7am or later at night but even then it is still so hot at night. Take water, take breaks, go down into the river and walk through the woods if its quite warm and familiarise yourself with the signs of heatstroke!
Every dog has different limits based on breed, coat, age, weight and life stage so do what is best for your individual dog not what others do.
If you're concerned your dog is overheating provide cool water and allow them to either lay on or place a wet towel on them to gradually bring their temperature down. If in doubt get straight to the vets as heat can and will kill.
You can keep your dog cool by using cooling mats, frozen toys and treats, wet towels and pools.

Here's my hot boy cooling down by the poolafter his morning walk!

Please note that a dog with dead/matted coat stuck to them CAN NOT efficiently regulate their own temperature. Please brush through your dog's and remove any dead fur or knots, if your dog is matted please book in ASAP as their skin needs to breathe!

Have a lovely weekend guys🌞

01/06/2025

Some recent grooms, from the hairy to the crazy 🤪

16/05/2025

3 shepherds one after the other? Either I love my job, love the breed or I'm a little crazy with no care for my back...or all of the above 🤪
I used my new deshed shampoo and conditioner and honestly they've never been so soft😍

My big baby Sherman followed by Storm and Luna 🥰

12/05/2025

Havoc, Buttercup and Daisy
Unfortunately I forgot to get a proper after photo but these 3 absolutely love dirt...which doesn't work well when they're meant to be white😂

You can see the contrast of what they look like Vs what they should look like and also the amount of dirt I get off Havoc in the bath!

These 3 definitely make me laugh 😂