Doggy & Gabbona, Melton Mowbray

11/04/2025

Happy Spring 🌸🌸🥰🤩❤️

08/04/2025

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Have you considered how much hair is on a dog?

And how much a dog groomer charges to wash your dog, cut its hair, de-matt it, if necessary, trim its nails and blow dry it?
Now compare that to what your hairdresser charges.
A typical haircut and blow-dry for a person might take 45 minutes and cost anywhere from £30 to £80, depending on location. Your dog’s groom can take up to two hours or more, often includes more services—and yet, most groomers charge less than a high-street hairdresser.
And let’s be honest—your hairdresser doesn’t have to bathe you while you wriggle, bark, or try to bite. They don’t have to lift you into a tub, de-matt a tangled coat, or try to trim your nails while you squirm
Still think it’s overpriced?

And unlike human salons, grooming salons must invest in specialised equipment, high-quality shampoos, dryers, clippers, tables—and often do it all while working solo or in small teams.
Groomers don’t just care about appearances—they’re often the first to spot early signs of skin problems, infections, or unusual lumps. Their work plays an important role in your dog’s health as well as their comfort and wellbeing.

The truth is, most groomers got into the job because they love dogs, not because they expected to make a fortune. Many earn less than minimum wage once all their costs are taken into account.

And here’s something else to look out for: qualifications. A Level 2 qualification is the entry point to grooming, but if you want your dog groomed to breed standard or styled with more advanced techniques, look for someone with a Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming. It shows they've committed to a higher level of professional training and expertise.

Many professional groomers are also members of the British Dog Groomers' Association (BDGA), a division of the Pet Industry Federation (PIF). BDGA members commit to professional standards, and PIF membership gives you extra peace of mind. If you ever feel unhappy with a groom, you can raise a concern through PIF’s dispute resolution service, which is designed to be fair to both you and the groomer.

So next time you collect your freshly groomed pup, take a moment to appreciate the time, care, skill—and love—that’s gone into it.
Tell your groomer if you’re happy. Tip them. Leave a review. Recommend them.
And most importantly—don’t undervalue them.

Because they certainly don’t do it just for the money.
If you want more information about the pet grooming industry and PIF membership, go www.petfederation.co.uk

04/04/2025

That Friday Feel 🥰🤩❤️

01/04/2025

✨SPACE DUE TO CANCELLATION✨

TOMORROW (2/4 @ 10.30am 1 space)

FRIDAY (4/4 @ 3pm 2 spaces)

Next available appointment after this is 28th April onwards ➡️

Please call the salon 01664 560777 or message if you’d like to grab one of these! (No swaps please) 🙏

01/04/2025

✨Price Increase Announcement✨

To our loyal and valued clients:

Due to the continuous rising costs, increase in products and wages, as well as the general running cost of a small business, we have had to adapt to these rising costs, therefore we have been left with no choice but to increase our prices by £2 per service.

We completely appreciate that everyone is feeling the pinch due to the rising costs of living, so we aim to keep our prices as affordable as possible in hopes you can all still enjoy our services!

We hope you can all understand, and know that we now and forever appreciate your continued loyalty & support!🤍🐶🐾

This increase will take place as of today Tuesday 1st April.

Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions regarding pricing.

Thank you as always 🫶

D & G xx

30/03/2025

Wishing all you wonderful dog mums a happy Mothers Day 🫶🥰

23/03/2025

13/03/2025

⚠️⚠️⚠️Last minute appointment available today 13/3 @ 3pm due to cancellation
Call the salon on 01664 560777 to grab ⚠️⚠️⚠️

08/03/2025

✨ INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY ✨

On this day, let's thank every woman in our life and show them some love 💕

A special Happy Woman's Day to Lydia and the girls who work so hard daily to not only help keep my business going successfully but also by caring for and making all your gorgeous dogs look and feel their absolute best! 🥰

Here's my best wishes to you on International Women's Day 2025!

Strong women 💪🏻
May we know them,
May we raise them,
May we be them 🥂

14/02/2025

We hope you have a Pawfect Valentine’s Day 💕

Valentine’s Day is the day dedicated to love. This is the day all about spoiling your loved one and spending time together. Who says your Valentine can’t be your dog! 🐾 🥰

From belly rubs to buying them their favorite chew toy, our fur babies deserve a little loving too! 🫶

xx

11/02/2025

Just a few cuties to brighten your day on this dull Tuesday 🥰🫶

Apologies for the lack of pup-dates we have just been so busy ✂️🛁

We are very much still here and have appointments available from 20th February 🤗🐾🐶

04/02/2025

Please share 🤗

10/01/2025

⚠️ POLITE NOTICE - CANCELLATION POLICY⚠️

We reserve time for your pet for every appointment.

We require 24 hours notice for appointment cancellations. Please ensure you take all precautions to not miss your appointment, we are very busy and many clients would take your slot.

Late cancellation and missed appointments will incur a cancellation fee, which will need to be paid in full before further appointments can be booked.

If you arrive late for your appointment, you may be asked to reschedule and the cancellation fee will apply.

If you consistently miss appointments, refuse to pay the cancellation fee or arrive late on a number of occasions, we may refuse to book in any future appointments and remove your details from our records.

Thank you

D & G 🐾

21/12/2024

Me, lydia and the girls are marking ourselves safe after another year of dog grooming in December 😂🤗 😵 😵‍💫

Joking aside… We can’t thank you guys enough for your continued loyalty and support, what a year we have had pampering all our lovely clients old and new! 💕

Thank you so much for all of the cards/gifts/tips/well wishes we have received - we are so grateful! 🥰
We would like to wish you and all your gorgeous dogs a merry Christmas and can’t wait to see you all in the new year 🤗🐾

A massive thank you to the girls Lydia, Eti, Amelia, Deanna, Kayla and Chelsea for all your hard work this month and the whole year…. Couldn’t do it without you! 🫶

We are now closed for business until 3rdJanuary, however I am still available via messenger should you need any advice or would like to make a booking 😘.

Have a good one and see you on the other side 💪🙌

Ellie, Lydia, Angus & the girls 🐾 ###

19/12/2024

🎄❄️☃️💫

17/12/2024

✂️🎄❄️