Tails of Islay Dog Grooming

16/01/2026

Dogs of Vietnam 🇻🇳

It only felt right to share some of the puppers I came across whilst travelling over the Christmas break.
From street-side snoozes to sun-soaked naps, I loved seeing those that were fast asleep 😌🐾

Let me know your favourite in the comments!

31/12/2025

As the year comes to an end, I thought I’d share a few photos from throughout 2025 🤍
Some light-hearted moments, some senior pups, and plenty of “candid” captures.
I have so much appreciation for every doggo that walks (or is carried 😅) through the salon door — there are a few reluctant participants, I try not and take this too personally 😂 But the strut and fresh bounce in their step on the way out, definitely makes up for it.
I especially love those moments when they’re totally relaxed after their groom or get snoozy on the table.
Thank you so much for keeping me busy throughout 2025 and for trusting me with your much-loved pups. Your continued support truly means the world.
Wishing you all a very happy New Year when it comes and I can’t wait to see you and your doggos again in 2026 🥰🌟🐾

(Salon is currently closed until 12th Jan, any enquiries will be responded to then 🐾)

06/08/2025

It's Show Day! 🐴🐮🐑🐶 The salon is closed today as I head off to the show on stewarding duties. Hope to see you guys there! The sun is shining ☀️

It's nearly Show time! 🐄 🐑 🐎 🐕 💐 🍰 here is the schedule of events for tomorrow.

Entry prices are as follows:
Adult - £7
Child - £3
Children under 5 - Free
Concessions - £3
Family ticket - £20 (up to 2 adults & 3 children)

07/01/2025

02/01/2025

✨️ HAPPY NEW YEAR! ✨️

Waking up to a frosty Islay, this seems like the perfect time to post a silly picture of your festive dogs! 😄
Sorry I missed the usual Christmas pics—2024 went by in a flash!

I just want to take this moment to thank all my clients for their continued support, and here’s to 2025—hopefully, I’ll be brave enough to post more pictures of your gorgeous pups! 📸🐾

(If anyone spots their own dog below and would like the larger version of the photo—where you won’t need a magnifying glass to see them 😂—I’m more than happy to send it over. Just message me!)

Thanks as always,
Shona-Isla 🐾

28/12/2023

Hope these pics give you some festive cheer. Just a little bit silly to get us through the no-man's land between Christmas and New Year🌟🐾

24/12/2023

Just wanted to come on quickly to wish everyone the happiest of Christmases and festive times 🎄

As always, thank you so much for your continued support to my small business.

Will do my best to get some pictures of your wonderful doggos up before the New Year!

Here's to 2024 and keeping those puppers pampered 🐕🌟🐾

For now, here's a blooper which sums up how I feel that Christmas day is tomorrow 😂😂

(Snapshot is from a slow-mo of Alfie trying to catch cheese 😂)

21/01/2023

Hello lovely followers and clients 👋🏼

If you've a spare 5 mins it be great if any of you with doggos could help out Iona and fill in her survey for her veterinary nursing dissertation:-

https://sruc.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/the-impact-of-the-covid-19-lockdown-on-the-development-of

Hopefully just a simple click on the above link.

🐾 Thanks in advance 🐾

24/12/2022

We also of course can't have Christmas Crackers with out the Bloopers edition... 😄🐾

24/12/2022

We also of course can't have Christmas Crackers with out the Bloopers edition (teefs, head tilts and tongues out)... 😄🐾

24/12/2022

⭐️ MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE ⭐️

I just wanted to wish everyone the merriest of Christmases and hopefully spread some festive cheer with some pictures of December's clients and introducing the festive backdrop 🥰❄️

It honestly is such a joy to get to groom these doggos and run this business - I cannot thank you all enough for your continued support in all shapes, forms and sizes.

Here's to seeing what 2023 brings ⭐️

(Out of office now on until 4th Jan)

Ps. If anyone would like a copy of their pup's pic, please don't hesitate to get in touch and I'll send it over 😊🐾