Spick&Spaniel

13/03/2026

Haircut day... (for me!) attract the furry four legged friends wherever I go. Or maybe she was just petrified of my foils..?! 🤷‍♀️😆🐾

16/02/2026

'Pooh clinker removal' 💩 That's right people, the glamour of dog grooming is real..! ✨️

When you book a professional groom, you’re not paying for “just a haircut”.
You’re paying for time, skill, safety and care 🐾

Here’s what your dog’s groom really includes:
🧠 Professional assessment
Every groom starts with a visual health check including checking your dog’s coat condition, skin, behaviour, age, health needs and welfare limits. No two dogs are treated the same.

🧴 Prep & bathing
• Pre-groom checks
• Coat preparation & de-matting where safe
• Premium, coat-specific natural shampoos & conditioners
• Proper drying (not rushed — rushed drying damages coats & stresses dogs)

✂️ Skilled grooming work
• Full clip, hand scissor, hand strip or hand-finished groom
• Breed-appropriate or owner-requested styling
• Safe handling throughout including aids
• Adjustments for nervous, elderly or sensitive dogs

⏱️ Time — real, one-to-one time
Your dog is worked on for the full duration of their appointment by one groomer — not rushed, not stacked, not conveyor-belt grooming.

🐕 Behaviour management & welfare care
• Reading stress signals
• Breaks when needed
• Calm, controlled handling
• Knowing when to stop for the dog’s wellbeing

👂 Hygiene details
• Nail trimming - full mani & pedi
• Ear cleaning
• Eye area hygiene - eye bogey removal
• Sanitary trims - poo clinker removal

🧠 Experience & training
Years of hands-on experience, ongoing education, and knowing how to groom safely without causing pain, fear or injury.

🏠 Salon costs & professionalism
Your price also covers:
• Insurance & business rates which are sky high in a high street salon
• A luxury salon with all mod cons including heating, air conditioning, humidity control and full professional ventilation for your pets comfort
• Specialist top quality equipment & maintenance
• Utilities, products & hygiene standards
• Compliance with welfare, health & safety regulations including fire safety, electrical safety, professional body memberships and more

❤️ Most importantly — your dog’s wellbeing
We don’t rush.
We don’t force.
We don’t sacrifice welfare for aesthetics.

That’s what professional grooming actually includes.

🐾 And that’s why grooming isn’t expensive —
it’s skilled, responsible care 🐾

Most groomers actually earn minimum wage. We dont charge nearly enough for the time and skills we have. As an industry we are very undervalued 🐶

03/02/2026

So today is and weirdly Otis just happened to be booked in! 😄🙌 What a fine example of the breed he is too! 🤩

05/01/2026

Today Barney came in with treats... the human kind! 😋🙌 A nice start to the new year! No one should have to diet in Jan, get that chocolate eaten!! Hope you've all had a good one. Happy 2026! 🌟 🐾

23/12/2025

Merry Christmas feat. Buddy the Elf. 🎅🎄
Wishing you all a fabulous Christmas and a happy and healthy 2026. Thank you so much for your support for another year. ❤️💚❤️💚🐾✂️

15/12/2025

Look at this lush pair! 🤩
Chester and Dezzie now all Christmas ready! 🎅👌

11/11/2025

Meet Belle (6) and Ernie (8) 😍🐾🐾
One of my customers sadly needs to re home these two due to having to move. She's looking for a forever home for this gorgeous pair who must stay together. If you or anyone you know are looking to take on a pair of new best friends then please get in touch.

Ernie is a full Lab and Belle a Romanian Rescue Wolfhound cross (but not as big as a WH!) Ernie is obedience trained but recall isn't the best. They both walk very well on their leads, good with other dogs and in the groom room! 😊

I'm hoping all you lovely lot will share and spread the word so we can help to find this lovely pair a fab new home. Any questions please get in touch. Thank you 🙏

05/11/2025

Norm the Handsome of Devonshire 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🐾

28/10/2025

It was always meant to be dogs..! 🐾 After a few years at uni and various jobs along the way including working in a vet lab, teaching science and making sarnies in a service station, S***k & Spaniel has been my happy place for the last five years. 🛁 🧽 🫧

I've realised today marks five years of S***k&Spaniel! 🎉 A big thanks to all of my customers for your support ♥️ (I think I'm about 5 in this photo..! 😄)

21/10/2025

A gorgeous pic of a gorgeous boy 😍

09/10/2025

Time to lose the Ewok look! Love a Missy makeover ❤️