Bathing - your dog will be bathed in the very latest hydrobath, which uses a high pressure shower to deliver warm massaging water deep into his coat, thoroughly wetting every last hair and forcing out any dirt and debris that may be trapped close to the skin. Once he is nice and soggy, he will be shampooed in a high quality shampoo suitable for his coat and skin and then scrupulously rinsed for a
squeaky clean finish. Drying - no cage dryers are used in my grooming van, all of my furry clients are hand dried with either a high velocity, warm air dryer or a hand dryer. The high velocity dryer will help with the removal of any dead coat, and is used in conjunction with a hand dryer to achieve the best final result for any styling needed. For nervous or elderly dogs, who would rather have a quieter dryer, I can completely replace the high velocity dryer with the hand dryer. This will take a little longer, but the result will be a less anxious, but just as beautiful dog. Groomin' Lovely pricing...
Brush, bath and dry only - includes thorough brush out of dead coat, wash with quality shampoo (and conditioner if appropriate), ear cleaning and nail clipping. This is good for short coated breeds who do not require styling, or for long/wool coated dogs in between full grooms. Small dogs (Shih Tzu, Yorkie, Pug etc) from £30
Medium dogs (Springer Spaniel, Cocker Spaniel etc) from £35
Large dogs (Labradoodle, Standard Poodle etc) from £40
Full groom - includes brush out of dead coat and any minor tangles, wash with quality shampoo (and conditioner if appropriate) drying and clipping or sc******ng (or both!). Nails clipped, ears cleaned and plucked if necessary; removing hair from the ear canal allows better air circulation and reduces the risk of infections - sounds painful but when done carefully, most dogs don't seem to mind! Small dogs (Shih Tzu, Yorkie) from £38
Medium dogs (Springer Spaniel, Cocker Spaniel etc) from £40
Large dogs (Labradoodle, Standard Poodle etc) from £55
Puppy’s 1st groom (for puppies up to the age of 6 months) - brush, bath and dry. Perfect to introduce your puppy to the sights, sounds and smells of the grooming van. All breeds £20
Please note; these prices are minimum and may increase slightly if coats have more than minor tangles or mats. Owners will be informed of the final price before grooming begins. Groomin' Lovely Terms and Conditions...
Care of your dog
Be assured that I will take every care of your dog whilst he is under my charge. I only use equipment that has been well maintained and thoroughly cleaned between appointments. My grooming van has been professionally converted and houses the latest bathing and grooming facilities. All the products that I use are of the highest quality and are purchased from specialist grooming suppliers. Health and character check
Before grooming begins I will carry out a calming health and character check during which time I will check coat condition and for any lumps, bumps or skin issues. Should I find anything untoward, I will pass on the information to you so that you may seek further advice if you deem it necessary. This also enables me to learn about any dislikes your dog may have so that I can avoid upsetting him - I would ask that you please make me aware if your dog has previously shown displeasure with the grooming process! Staff
You can feel at ease that your dog will be groomed by myself, the owner and operator of Groomin’ Lovely. I am a lifelong animal lover who feels privileged to be working in a profession that enables me to care for the welfare of man’s best friend. My aim is to take as good care of your dog as you do yourself and I will endeavour to make the grooming process as stress free, comfortable and enjoyable as possible. Matted coats
In some cases it may be necessary to clip a matted coat close to the skin in order to relieve pain and discomfort caused by tightly knotted mats. In these situations, some skin irritation or minor skin nicks may occur due to the clipper’s close proximity to the skin. You, as the owner, agree that Groomin’ Lovely will not be held responsible for any after grooming effects that may show themselves once grooming is complete. The de-matting process will be discussed with you prior to the groom to ensure you are fully aware of the difficulties and possible discomfort that matted coats can cause. Due to the extra time involved, de-matting may also incur additional charges. Your dog’s welfare is always my highest priority and so, if it would be kinder, I may recommend that the groom be spread over two appointments to reduce the stress caused. Each appointment will be charged according to Groomin’ Lovely’s usual rates and will be agreed with you at our initial consultation. Insurance
Groomin’ Lovely is covered by full Public Liability insurance. Please ask for details if necessary. Cancellations
If, for any reason, you are unable to keep our appointment, I would ask that you kindly give at least 24 hours’ notice by phone call or text. Cancellations with less than 24 hours’ notice may be charged a fee to cover my loss of time and travelling costs. Owners will be requested to kindly sign the Grooming Record card outlining terms and conditions on first appointment. Please also inform me if you suspect your dog may have been in contact with fleas. If parasites show themselves during the grooming process, an extra charge will apply to cover costs of bug bombing/fumigating the van and also the cancellation of susequent appointments.
