All-Star Pups

19/04/2025

The cutest little bean! Millie 🥹

Some fab results for her first teeth clean, look forward to seeing her for her next session 💕

18/04/2025

One of my gorgeous spaniel regulars, Tillie 💗

16/04/2025

Rosie needed to have a close shave due to some matting but she still looks cute as button!
Just adorable 🥰

15/04/2025

Binky 💜

15/04/2025

Handsome lad Ralph, so fluffy and clean ✨

14/04/2025

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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

10/04/2025

I managed to get Wilf to stay still for one whole second while I took this 🤪

Handsome boy did very well for his first little groom 💙

08/04/2025

Big transformation for Ted yesterday ✨✂️

He is one handsome devil 😍

08/04/2025

I will never get over these gorgeous pearly whites! 🪥✨
Some amazing results from Frankie & Bonnie’s teeth cleans last week, they had the full works and definitely left feeling like new dogs 💖

07/04/2025

After multiple surgeries to remove a lump on Bueno’s head, he is back and looking more gorgeous than ever 💚

02/04/2025

No words for this cute little button, Fudge 🥹

Little lady did so well for her second ever groom 🩷

01/04/2025

Gorgeous girl Pickle 🩷

28/03/2025

Bryn 🫶🏻💚

20/03/2025

New pearly whites for Tokyo 🧼🦷

Such a stunning girl 😄

17/03/2025

Skye the retired police dog came in for a pamper today, she left looking and feeling like a whole new dog ✨🌸

14/03/2025

Daisy 💜

Loved seeing Daisy’s confidence grow over the last two years, she used to be just so nervous to come for a groom. Those days are long gone! 🫶🏻

06/03/2025

Penny 🩷

This little lady has come on in leaps and bounds to say she wasn’t most fond of the grooming process when she first started coming to me a few months ago.

A bit of patience has gone a long way and she now looks forward to her grooms 🥰

05/03/2025

The most handsome salon dog ♥️

Just letting everyone know I am away at Crufts tomorrow, so messages will likely be replied to on Friday.

I am ready to spend all my money on treats for the boy ⬇️ and spend about 5 hours at Discover Dogs getting all the cuddles 😆🤪