14/08/2025
The Day I Lost My Dogs… Was the Day I Found My Purpose
Hi all, Louise here.
We’re 4 years down the line and I’ve just realised nobody knows why I became a dog groomer in the first place. And I think it’s a story worth telling.
Back then in my early 20s (MANY moons ago), I was a first-time dog owner with a super naughty bichon frise who had more personality than I had dog knowledge. I adored her, but I had no clue how to train her properly and I constantly struggled with matting. Then came my poodle — naturally better behaved, but equally high-maintenance when it came to grooming.
Life threw me the mother of all plot twists and I had to make the heartbreaking decision to rehome both of my dogs. I was working 60 hours a week just to pay the bills.
It was gut-wrenching — I felt like I’d failed them. After five years of being their Mum. I NEVER wanted to feel that way again.
That was my turning point.
After some recovery time, I threw myself into learning everything — grooming, coat care, training, behaviour — until I could proudly say I was ready to give a new dog the life they deserved. Along came Wiggy and Roo.
Today, my dogs are well trained, beautifully maintained, and they come to work with me every day.
I wanted to give other pet owners the tools, skills, and support I wish I’d had in the beginning. I wanted to speak up for these loving, obedient, happy creatures who can’t speak for themselves.
Now here we are — 2 salons deep, 4 times the love, and the joy of spending my days with Beth, Charlie, and Claire. Every wagging tail is a reminder that this is more than a business… it’s a promise I made to never let a dog down again.
The pain of letting them go turned us into one of the most valuable assets any dog owner could have access to. Our wealth of knowledge as a team is second to none.
I am still in contact with my old doggos (in the photos) new Mum and they are living very content lives, relaxing away in their senior years. Still love and miss you doggies x
(Nobody tell Wiggy I’ve said that - he’ll go mad 😂)
