03/09/2025
Bit of an introduction for those of you who don't know me! Hi I'm Laura, and I've been grooming dogs for around 10 years, nowadays mainly around Holywell, Flint, Deeside, Mold, Kinnerton and surrounding areas. I've been self employed for a few years, but circumstances led me to go mobile in a van earlier in the year. It's been great to travel around and see clients and their dogs at home.
Restraints don't tend to be used in the van as layout renders them largely unnecessary, the only exception being a lead if dog is particularly lively. I often find that less can be more, and nervous dogs may be more inclined to panic when they're restricted too much, so I find out what works for the individual dog. My van setup only really allows for dogs up to collie size, due to space, however is kitted out with all the equipment I need to carry out full grooms...I'm not lacking anything from my salon days :) Grooms include a full bath and dry, style to your requirements as close as possible, nail clip, and ear pluck where required.
I have significant experience of grooming more challenging dogs, including some free grooms donated to rescue dogs in foster, as this is a cause close to my heart (all mine have been rescues). It's amazing the tricks picked up after years of this!
I knew from childhood that I wanted to work with dogs, and with that in mind I studied Animal Behaviour at university. Job roles over the years have included dog trainer, boarding kennel staff, and of course grooming, which I actually fell into by accident with my first dog training role but developed an interest for and was trained up in.
I've had all sorts of dogs over the years, large and small, Cavaliers and Springers being very close to my heart as I grew up with several. I've also had a couple of rescue mixed breeds from Romania who truly stole my heart. Sadly after the loss of my 2 eldest earlier in the year, I am now down to 2, both acquired by accident from difficult situations. My Border Collie, Kipper, and Jessica the Staffie x Shar Pei...both dogs enjoy various dog sports and long walks. Jess competes in agility, and has even been in a BBC TV series we spent a few months filming for a few years back. Agility shows are often why we tend to be out of action at weekends!
I look forward to meeting you and your dogs, and getting them clean and tidy for you...even if they choose not to stay that way!!