08/07/2026
☀️🐾 HEATWAVE GROOMING: PUTTING DOG WELFARE FIRST 🐾☀️
As temperatures rise across the UK, dog groomers have an important responsibility to adapt our working practices to keep dogs safe and comfortable during their sessions.
Some of the ways responsible groomers can help during a heatwave include:
🐶 Opening earlier and finishing earlier to avoid the hottest part of the day, we all know how hot dog grooming salons can get (especially when the hairdryers are on)
🐶 Booking elderly dogs, puppies, brachycephalic breeds and dogs with health conditions into the first appointments of the day when salon and outside temperatures are coolest.
🐶 Keeping salons cool with air conditioning, fans and good ventilation where possible.
🐶 Ensuring dogs have constant access to fresh cool drinking water and plenty of comfort breaks.
🐶 Monitoring every dog closely for signs of heat stress, no matter how routine the groom may seem.
🐶 Reducing drying times where possible and avoiding prolonged exposure to warm air. During extreme weather, a dog may leave with a slightly less-than-perfect finish — and that's absolutely okay.
🐶 Being prepared to alter or shorten a groom if a dog's welfare could be compromised by continuing.
🐶 Also don't forget to look after yourself, staying hydrated, investing in a neck fan, and taking breaks when needed.
at times like these, it's important to remember:
❤️ Humanity over vanity.
❤️ Welfare over perfection.
❤️ Safety over style.
Your dog may not leave looking competition-ready, but they'll leave comfortable, cared for and safe and that's what truly matters.
Stay cool, groom responsibly and let's continue putting dogs first. 🐾
