Smelly Hounds Dog Grooming

16/04/2025

And that’s a wrap I’m off on my big family holiday to turkey on Friday 🏖️☀️
Have a lovely Easter holidays and I’ll see you all back in the salon on the 28th 🫶

16/04/2025

Last up today finishing with my best boy Max 🥰

16/04/2025

Next up today we had Ted and Max back for their grooms 🥰

16/04/2025

First up this morning we had beautiful Jessie back for her groom 🥰

16/04/2025

My clients faces when I tell them it’s my last day in work 😂 I’m having 10 days off to go to turkey with my family 🏖️🌊☀️🇹🇷

15/04/2025

Last up today today we had the lovely Frankie back for his groom 🥰

15/04/2025

Next up today we had beautiful Bailey back for her groom 🥰

15/04/2025

First up today we had Bella and Willow back for their grooms 🥰

14/04/2025

WHAT YOU DON'T SEE AT THE DOG GROOMERS.......
You dropped your dog off at the salon and picked them up few hours later - fluffy, fresh, and happy. But what you saw was just the tip of the iceberg.

You didn’t see your groomer arrive early to open up the salon, disinfect tools, lay out fresh towels, and check the day’s appointments. You didn’t see them look over your dog from nose to tail before even lifting a brush - checking the coat condition, skin, eyes, ears, nails, and weight.

You didn’t see the careful way they clipped around a wriggly paw, or how they paused to let your dog calm down during the bath. You didn’t notice the matting hidden beneath your dog’s topcoat, or the way the groomer worked slowly to avoid hurting the skin beneath it.

You weren’t there when they spotted a red patch of irritated skin, or a small lump you hadn’t noticed. You heard them gently mention it to you at collection - not to worry you, but because they genuinely care about your dog’s wellbeing.

And after you left, you didn’t see the clean-down , the floor swept, tables cleaned, blades oiled, messages replied to, notes written up for your next visit, and laundry on again.

All of that… for a price that’s often lower than what you’d pay for your own haircut. And your hairdresser?
They don’t have to bathe you, clip your nails, or hold you still while you try to bite the brush.

The truth is ……. dog grooming is so much more than a haircut.

It’s about health, hygiene, comfort, and trust. It’s about knowing dog anatomy, coat types, skin conditions, behaviour management, handling skills, and safe sc******ng techniques. It’s a profession that takes training, practice, and patience.
Most groomers got into this work because they love dogs. But that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t be paid fairly for the physical, emotional, and skilled work they do every single day.

If your dog leaves their groomer happy, healthy and looking good - it’s not by luck. It’s because you have got a good groomer.
So next time, take a moment to thank them. Leave a review.

Tip them if you can. And above all - don’t undervalue them.
They’re doing far more than just washing the dog.

If you want to know more about the trade association for pet groomers and how we support them, contact the British Dog Groomers Association a division of the Pet Industry Federation www.petfederation.co.uk

14/04/2025

Last up today we had Tink back for her groom 🥰

14/04/2025

Next up this afternoon we had Cwci back for her groom 🥰

14/04/2025

Next up today we had Fluffy back for her groom 🥰

14/04/2025

First up this morning we had Buddy and Bailey back for their grooms 🥰

13/04/2025

Just a reminder to this weeks clients about the road closure by mine so either go the top entrance to the site or u can park over by the drs surgery and walk over the bridge by the leisure centre turn left and I’m just down the hill xx

For all my clients next week it looks like they will be shutting the road by the park opposite the post office in church village, the entrance you all use to get to me 🤦🏻‍♀️ so you will all have to come down from the top entrance of the site👆🏻

11/04/2025

Last up today my favourite bullies Champ and Tubbs were back for their pampers 🥰

11/04/2025

11/04/2025

Next up today we had handsome Bailey back for his groom 🥰

11/04/2025

Next up today we had little Rex back for his groom 🥰