Whinmill Farm Canine Centre

21/03/2026

Bertie is scrubbed up and spring ready 🐝🐾🫧

Last few appointments this month:
25th from 9
26th from 10:30
27th 9-12pm
28th 9-12pm
31st from 9

05/03/2026

Preparing your puppy for grooming success:

🐾Desensitization to grooming tools, sounds, smells and touch should be started very young. A good breeder, especially of long haired and curly coated breeds; will have started this process with the litter.
🐾You should also be doing some work at home as part of their training and in-between grooming introductions - such as teaching your dog to be calm on an elevated surface, gently holding the paws and face and rewarding any calm or still behaviour with their preferred treat or toy - increasing the duration each time once they've got the knack of it. Train for regular short sessions daily for 5-10 minutes so you keep their attention. One thing at a time so they aren't overwhelmed.
🐾Having the dryer or shower switched on in the background or on your TV/phone helps certain sounds become familiar and less scary over time. A cheap electric toothbrush is also a great tool to simulate clipper vibrations on the body. At first keep this running somewhere in sight, and slowly work your way towards gently going over your dog's body.
🐾Your puppy can be introduced to professional grooming as soon as their first set of vaccinations are complete. Do not wait until they are knotted to be groomed for the first time - this can damage their trust of grooming in the future as it can be both uncomfortable and overwhelming.
🐾Their first groom is less about the haircut and more about getting them used to the process in an unfamiliar environment- quiet and gentle bathing and brushing, drying with a small dryer, nail clip and a quick trim around the eyes, bum and feet with treats, play and praise to give your puppy a positive association.

All of these will help towards giving your puppy a safe and stress-less lifetime of grooms.

25/02/2026

20/01/2026

Remaining January dates:
Tomorrow 9-11
26th from 9-5
27th 9-12, 4-5
30th 9-12, 4-5

Our valentine's package is also now available to add on until February 14th so come make your pup even more 'lab-radorable'🥰 🐾❤️

05/01/2026

Naan and Pitta are all clean and 'bready' for home time after boarding with us 🍞

January availability:
8th 10:30-5
10th 9-12, 3:30-5
12th 9-5
13th 9-10:30, 2-5
14th 1-5
15th 9-5
18th 1-5
19th 11-5
20th 9-5
21st 9-11, 1-5
24th 3-5
25th 9-2
26th 9-5
27th 9-12, 4-5
30th 9-12, 3:30-5

Booking available via messenger or at pawprintspetboarding.propetware.com🗓️🐾🌐

23/11/2025

Juno came for her puppy intro today! She was so brave and carefully inspected and accepted everything! Although when we tidied her feet she did think chasing her own hair around the table was the best game and i had to quickly sweep it away before she picked it up🤣 Well done Juno! 💜

13/11/2025

Kale is feeling fresh after his wash and 'Paw-fection' package from our 'Spaw Menu' 🥬

He has sensitive skin so we used a gentle but effective antibacterial shampoo to get rid of any hidden nasties. We also cleared excess hair and got inbetween all those toe beans with a paw scrub containing aloe vera and antioxidants followed by a paw oil to soothe and protect the pads🐾

08/11/2025

Purdy wants to know if you've booked your Christmas pamper yet?

We've got the seasonal bandanas at the ready and some amazing scents (snow fairy and frankincense and myrrh).
Includes a shampoo and cologne in one of the above, an oatmeal facial, paw and nose oil and breath freshener for £6 on top of your regular appointment to get your pooch all ready for Santa Paws and mistletoe kisses! 🎅🏻✨🎄

November and December dates are available on the system and if you don't see a date you want give us a message and we will see what we can do!