Paw 2 Paw Pet Salon & Boutique Pontarddulais

04/04/2026

We are now stocking George & Harriet dog accessories 🐾❤️🐶❤️🐾

New design doggie bow ties .
Available at our stand at Victoria Park Market Sunday 5th April 10am to 2pm

30/03/2026

I can’t believe I’m writing this today .
We lost our beautiful girl Mishka earlier this afternoon.
It was sudden and we’re still in shock .

I need to take time to process losing her , so I will not be answering messages for a few days .
I’m sure you can all appreciate how difficult this is for us as a family
💔💔💔

23/03/2026

Today is national Puppy Day. #
If there’s one piece of advice I can give about grooming your puppy it’s , be patient.
Grooming isn’t a natural process, early introduction should be gentle and at your puppy’s pace.
At Paw2Paw we never rush your puppy, our Puppy introduction to grooming is tailored for your puppy.
To learn more or book an appointment, contact us on
07943798794 or fb messenger
🐾🐶❤️🐶🐾

29/01/2026

Add a little something special to your dogs groom throughout February.
Show the love , ask on drop off , pamper your pooch
❤️🐾🐶🐾❤️
07943798794,to book appointments

11/01/2026

This post was put together by Katie Rourke Dowding and I felt the need to share it .
There will be a price increase in February after consultation with my accountant, and this below explains why 🐾

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.

It’s completely reasonable to shop around and ask questions, but it’s also worth remembering that fair pricing keeps skilled professionals in work and ensures dogs are groomed safely, humanely and properly.

And for the first groomer who says, “I work from home so I don’t have any overheads”, let’s be honest about what that would actually mean.

Are they prepared to rent out their grooming space to me for free? That converted garage or shed, no rent at all please, and all bills included. I’d also like the electricity, water, gas and internet to cost nothing. My blade sharpening can be free too, along with shampoo, conditioner and dematting sprays. I’ll need all my brushes and combs replaced every year at no cost, and while we’re at it, the insurance should be completely free as well.
Because that is what “no overheads” would have to look like.

Working from home does not mean zero costs. It still involves utilities, equipment, consumables, maintenance, insurance, training and wear and tear, all of which add up very quickly. The building might be attached to the house, but the bills, responsibility and expenses are still very real.

Saying there are no overheads massively undervalues the work and misrepresents what it actually costs to run a safe, professional grooming setup.

07/01/2026

🐾❤️🐶OPEN AS USUAL TODAY

06/01/2026

******Shop Closed******

We have made the decision to close today .

The roads and pathways are particularly treacherous in places .

This is a health and safety decision for everyone concerned.

Don’t worry I will get everyone rearranged in the next few days 🐾❤️🐶❤️🐾

06/01/2026

Keep warm and dry out there x

05/01/2026

We are due to open in the morning.
However I will be assessing the weather situation overnight and making a final decision in the morning .
This was the situation today outside my house .

24/12/2025

That’s a wrap for this Christmas.

I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all my customers for your kindness and support over the past year.
2026 brings us to our 10 year anniversary, I can’t quite believe it!!
Thank you from the bottom of my heart it wouldn’t have been possible without you guys , our Paw2Paw family .

Have a wonderful Christmas break and we will be back in the New Year 🐾❤️🎄🐶🎅❤️🐾

MERRY CHRISTMAS

05/12/2025

George and Harriet Dog collar bow ties now available at Paw2Paw Pet Salon and Boutique .
Lots of different colours and designs for both boys and girls.
£6.99 each they are a perfect Christmas gift 🐾❤️🐶🎅❤️🐾

20/11/2025

Natural dog treats back in stock
Great for healthy teeth
Single protein source
They have so many natural health benefits for your dog

🐾Pop in and stock up ready for the weekend 🐾
Paw2Paw Pet Salon and Boutique Pontardulais