The Paw Wash Hindley

10/10/2025

Fridays furry babies 🥰

09/10/2025

Some beauties today 🥰😍

08/10/2025

If you can’t get me on the phone I’m either grooming or being harassed by telemarketers and haven’t seen it between the thousands of missed calls 🤣 just me a dm or text 🥰

07/10/2025

Bailey has come for a groom … he would much rather we just cuddled on the chair though 😆 the paw wash is his favourite place second to home hahaha

06/10/2025

Little Miss Mabel 😍😊

06/10/2025

Super smart boy Otis came for his first full groom - he’s only five months but he took it all in his stride 🥰😍

06/10/2025

06/10/2025

Sorry I didn’t complete the post last week 🙃

29/09/2025

Happy Monday 😅

26/09/2025

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We demand that the UK Government immediately commits to not introducing a digital ID cards. There are reports that this is being looked at.

25/09/2025

Puppy Stages & Grooming

Dogs don’t just grow out of their puppy fluff - they go through big emotional and mental changes too. And those stages massively affect how they handle grooming. Here’s what that looks like in real life and why not to lose hope plus what you can do to help.

🐾 3 - 16 Weeks: The Sponge Stage
(a.k.a. socialisation window)
What you’ll see: Curiosity, wobbliness, eagerness to explore.

🚶For owners: This is your golden ticket. Get your pup used to being touched everywhere - paws, ears, tail, belly. Keep it positive, short, and fun.

✂️For groomers: First visits matter most. Keep it gentle, calm, and short. Let the pup sniff tools, reward them for standing on the table. Think “happy introduction,” not “full haircut.”

🐾 5-12 Months: The Awkward teen stage
What you’ll see: Suddenly afraid of things they were fine with last week, pushing boundaries, short attention span. So if you or the owner is wondering why the puppy is suddenly fearful of coming to you, leaving you, or resisting things they already seemed fine with - this is just their teenage phase showing up.

🚶For owners: Don’t panic if they regress - it’s normal. Stay consistent, keep handling them at home, and don’t skip grooms even if it feels tricky.

✂️For groomers: Expect fidgeting, barking, and “nope, not today” moments. Keep sessions patient and firm but fair. Break big grooms into shorter ones if needed.

🐾 1- 2 Years: Young Adult Stage
What you’ll see : More confidence, but also testing independence (“Do I really have to…?”).

🚶For owners: Keep reinforcing boundaries at home gently but firmly - brushing, combing, handling. If you let them wriggle out of it, they’ll learn they’re in charge.

✂️For groomers: Consistency pays off here. A steady routine, clear, confident but gentle handling, and zero drama go a long way. Reward good behaviour, don’t feed into tantrums.

🐾 2+ Years: Mature Adult
What you’ll see: Most dogs settle into routines, but quirks stick - the pup who hated dryers may always need a quieter setup.

🚶For owners: Keep up the maintenance at home. A dog who’s used to regular brushing and handling is easier (and happier) in the salon.

✂️For groomers: By now, patterns are set. Respect the dog’s limits, but don’t enable bad habits. Balanced handling and a calm environment keep things smooth.

💫Takeaway:
Grooming challenges often aren’t “bad behaviour” or incorrect handling they’re just developmental stages. So if you see a puppy reverting to being shy on the 2nd or 3rd groom and it leaves you thinking “what have I done wrong?” - or guardians start doubting the progress - know it’s completely normal.

With patience, compassion, and persistence, it does get better. Meeting dogs where they are, with boundaries and encouragement, sets everyone up for success.

25/09/2025

Omg ! Look at my new best friend Nellie the puppy 🐶 she’s the cutest 🥰 she came for a nail trim and she was soooo well behaved 😍