Paws n Poochies

03/05/2025

Well done to our gorgeous Lolo for winning best rescue at the Offham Fete dog show 🥇 ###xx

17/04/2025

16/04/2025

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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

24/12/2024

To all our lovely customers wishing you a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 🌲🤶🏼♥️ 🐶 🐈
we would also like to say a big thank you to every one of you for supporting our business for another year.
We look forward to looking after your pets in 2025 xx

19/10/2024

ASDA fireworks have low sound !
For the love of our animals, please consider buying these as an alternative"

ASDA, Aldi and Morrisons are selling low-noise fireworks amid calls for other supermarkets to follow in the footsteps of Sainsbury’s and issue an outright ban. Sainsbury’s revealed earlier th…

21/09/2024

Working with Nala’s owners committing to 3/4 weeks visits has been so perfect in making this baby feel safe .
She has learnt the familiar sounds and handing during her grooming sessions.
It’s not always easy when a puppy hasn’t their sight , but this little lady is doing brilliantly ……happy , comfortable and confident on the table , and she’s just beautiful too 🤎🤎🤎

19/04/2024

Absolutely adorable boy Barney was in today for his first groom with us and he did amazingly.
Such a beautiful dog 🐶 .


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24/02/2024

Sad news we had today …..remembering our Harvey who we have been grooming for so many many years went to sleep.
Sending our love to his family he will be missed by us all xx 🩵🐶🩵

11/02/2024

Our gorgeous Hank , such a big softie 🩵🩵🩵

08/02/2024

Beautiful Maisie 🧸 🩷 such a sweetheart.

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