Wag-Wagatha Christie

12/09/2025

Unfortunately I have tickets to see Uncanny Live - Fear of the Dark 👻 so can’t make the opening, but will be visiting very soon. Why not get down to Sandbach Market to celebrate the opening of Finns Journey permanent indoor unit and grab some natural treats, nutritious cold pressed dog food, supplements and other canine goodies.

🚨 Exciting News from Finns Journey HQ! 🚨

The brushes are down, the polish is gleaming, and we’re officially in full steam ahead mode! Our new space at Sandbach Indoor Market is coming together beautifully—every corner painted with care, every tile shining with anticipation. The counter arrives Monday, and then it’s all hands on deck to stock up and set the scene. 🛠🐾

🎉 Grand Opening: Saturday 20th September 🎉
We’re pulling out all the stops with:
- 🎁 Special opening offers
- 🎟 A Raffle
- 🐶 A few surprise freebies for our four-legged friends (and their humans!)

This is more than a shop—it’s a celebration of natural canine care, community spirit, and the joy of supporting local makers. So mark your calendars, tell your dog-loving pals, and get ready to join us for a day full of wagging tails and warm welcomes.

📍 Sandbach Indoor Market
📅 Saturday 20th September
🕘 Save the date. Stay tuned. We can’t wait to welcome you in!

08/09/2025

✨🎉 Proud Announcement 🎉✨

After months of effort, research, headaches, moments of self-doubt, deleting, re-writing (and yes, more deleting 🙈)… and even a healthy dose of procrastination until my mojo returned — I am absolutely delighted to share that I’ve achieved my HGA Re-Accreditation with Distinction! 💛🐾

This isn’t just a certificate on the wall. For me, it represents:
✔️ The countless hours of study and practice behind the scenes
✔️ The commitment to 100 hours of CPD every year
✔️ The annual re-accreditation exam that keeps my knowledge sharp
✔️ And above all, the responsibility I carry to uphold the ethics and standards of the Holistic Grooming Academy

I am so proud to be part of the HGA family — a truly supportive, inspiring community that encourages us all to step out of our comfort zones and be the very best for the animals we care for.

This achievement is a reminder of why I do what I do: to always keep learning, always keep improving, and to ensure that every dog who visits me receives not only a groom, but a kind, compassionate, and holistic experience.

Here’s to another year of growth, learning, and wagging tails! 🐶✨

06/09/2025

🎉VOTING IS OPEN🎉

Here is how to vote for your winner:
1. Head to the Shop Local website, link below.
2. Click on the 'start now' button.
3. Complete the form.
4. Subscribe to their mailing list so you don’t miss any news about the awards!

Wag-Wagatha Christie is up for the Paws Award category, but remember to vote for your favourites in the other categories. Let’s celebrate our incredible independent businesses together!

Voting closes on 6th December 2025!

https://shoplocalnantwich.com/shop-local-awards-2025...

05/09/2025

And the results are in, we only went and made it as a finalist! Thank you to everyone who nominated me and voted to make me a finalist, it really does mean the world to me. And what is even better is that I get to meet my fellow finalist at the award ceremony in January and chat all things dog 🐶. Voting for the winner starts tomorrow, good luck everyone!

04/09/2025

🌟 New Course for Professional Groomers 🌟

For groomers who want to better understand the ethics and principles of the Holistic Grooming Academy (HGA), there’s now a brilliant new course available!

It’s the perfect way to dive into the HGA philosophy and see how behaviour-led, fear-free grooming can transform your practice. And the best part? You can learn in your own time, at your own pace, without the pressure of assessments or accreditation.

✨ What you get:
✔️ Learn the HGA philosophy in a flexible, stress-free format
✔️ Study at your own pace, whenever it suits you
✔️ Enhance your professional knowledge & approach to grooming
✔️ Get a taste of the full diploma programme at just a fraction of the cost
✔️ Potential to earn back your course fees (and more!) through affiliate referrals
✔️ Option to progress to full accreditation later — with an exclusive discounted fee

This is a fantastic opportunity to broaden your knowledge, gain insight into holistic grooming practices, and take that first step into the world of behaviourist grooming.

👉 Find out more and enrol here: https://courses.holisticgroomingacademy.com/courses/behaviour-grooming-hga-philosophy?ref=0ab3bf

Discover the HGA Philosophy & Behaviour Grooming Access Course – a 12-month, self-study, theory-only programme for ethical groomers. Certificate included.

01/09/2025

Okay, so yes — these are clearly cartoon birds... but did you know that real birds do sometimes pay us a visit in the spring? 🐦💛

Every now and then, little feathered friends pop by the garden, swooping down to collect bits of soft dog floof to take back to their nests. Talk about eco-friendly insulation! 🐕➡️🏡

And the dogs in the salon seem to tune in to their presence too — whether it’s the gentle birdsong coming from the garden or on the calming background music I play during grooms.

There’s something so sweet about those moments — when the salon goes still, the dogs pause (or should I say paws 🐾😉), and tilt their heads as if the birds are tweeting just for them.

Maybe they are. 🥹✨

It’s just one of the many little things that makes holistic grooming such a sensory-rich, heart-led experience - not just for me, but for the dogs too.

18/08/2025

This little fella may be small in stature, but he’s huge in personality — and he’s proudly claimed the title of Top Toy Destroyer in the salon! 🧸💥

At just a year old, he's already been through more than his fair share of scary experiences at the vets, which left him with some negative associations around being handled. Understandably, this made grooming a bit of a concern, until they were referred to Wag-Wagatha Christie.

But wow — what a superstar he’s turning out to be! 🌟

With every session, he’s growing more confident, more relaxed, and more trusting. We’re taking things at his pace, always listening to what he’s comfortable with, and it’s really paying off. He’s not just coping — he’s acing it. 🙌

Plus, his cheeky sense of humour and playful energy make him an absolute joy to be around. Honestly, he keeps us smiling the whole way through.

Here's to this brave little soul — proving that patience, kindness, and a bit of fun go a long way. 💛🐾