Almscliffe Dog Grooming

Almscliffe Dog Grooming One to one grooming in a lovely homely environment. Fully insured and qualified with distinction.

Chilling on the grooming table. One of 5 borders here for hand stripping this week. This process is completely painless...
08/05/2026

Chilling on the grooming table. One of 5 borders here for hand stripping this week. This process is completely painless and involves removing the dead top coat to reveal the new healthy undercoat.

Cocker spaniel hand strips in 2 colours. Both dogs have lost their puppy fluff and have gleaming silky coats.
23/04/2026

Cocker spaniel hand strips in 2 colours. Both dogs have lost their puppy fluff and have gleaming silky coats.

All short please, but not too short, trim my nails and leave my top knot. Ta da! Have you got a muddy spaniel that needs...
07/02/2026

All short please, but not too short, trim my nails and leave my top knot. Ta da! Have you got a muddy spaniel that needs the full works? 😅

11/01/2026

Pricing:

Dog grooming looks expensive on the surface, but the reality behind the price is very different.

Groomers are dealing with exactly the same cost of living pressures as everyone else. Rent, mortgages, food, fuel, electricity, insurance and council tax have all gone up, and grooming salons are hit particularly hard by energy costs because dryers, clippers and bathing systems run all day.

A typical groom price is usually split three ways. Roughly a third goes to the groomer as wages. A third goes straight to the government through tax, National Insurance and VAT where applicable. The final third goes back into the business to cover rent, utilities, insurance, equipment servicing, sharpening, products, software, training and saving for big-ticket items like hydraulic tables or professional dryers that can cost thousands.

When you break it down, a £60 groom that takes two hours works out at around £10 per hour for the groomer before personal tax.

That is less than minimum wage, for a skilled, physically demanding job that carries real risk of injury.

Grooming is not just washing a dog. It involves training, handling skills, animal welfare responsibility, physical strain, ongoing education and significant overheads. Many groomers have already absorbed rising costs for years before increasing prices, often at the expense of their own income.

Everyone is feeling the squeeze, including groomers. Higher prices are rarely about profit, they’re about survival. Without realistic pricing, experienced groomers simply cannot afford to stay in business, and that ultimately reduces choice and standards for dog owners.

Working from home does not mean no overheads. It still involves utilities, equipment, consumables, maintenance, insurance, training, tear and wear, all of which add up very quickly. The bills,responsibility and expenses are still very real.
Saying there are no overheads massively undervalues the work and misrepresenting what it actually costs to run a safe, professional grooming set up.

Only 4 grooming weeks left until Christmas! Where has that gone? I have a few small dog bath/dry appointments left if y...
21/11/2025

Only 4 grooming weeks left until Christmas! Where has that gone?

I have a few small dog bath/dry appointments left if you wanted to book in for a pre Christmas pamper. Message to book 07788124963

Only 1 groom until Christmas! A little bit of space but not much! Be quick to get a slot while you can! 🤣 🎅
03/11/2025

Only 1 groom until Christmas! A little bit of space but not much! Be quick to get a slot while you can! 🤣 🎅

Such a handsome dude. Very pleased with 1 year old show cocker Alfie. His owner would like his coat stripped to keep the...
14/10/2025

Such a handsome dude. Very pleased with 1 year old show cocker Alfie. His owner would like his coat stripped to keep the natural silky texture.

Do you mind? I'm trying to sleep.😴 A well earned post groom sleep for this little fella while he waits for his mum and d...
08/10/2025

Do you mind? I'm trying to sleep.😴
A well earned post groom sleep for this little fella while he waits for his mum and dad. Aghhh.😘



22/09/2025

✂️ 🐶New Clients Welcome🐶 ✂️

I am opening my books to a few new clients 🤩

(Sadly I have lost some very well-loved oldies💔🥺 so now have a few gaps in the diary)

Are you and your dog...
🗓 Available on Monday to Friday 9.30am until 3pm?
✂️ On a 4-8 week schedule (breed dependent)

Highly experienced groomer in a beautiful home from home setting. One to one, so no other dogs and distractions.

For bookings please text me on my mobile 07788 124963 📞

Thanks, Nicola x

First big girl hair cut for the gorgeous Phoebe
26/08/2025

First big girl hair cut for the gorgeous Phoebe

Address

Barley Mill Townend Farm
Stainburn
LS212LN

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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