Diamonds in the Ruff

30/04/2026

I have some spaces available for grooming over the next little while. Get in touch if interested

02/07/2025

BE HEAT SAVVY!

Follow up-to-date info as our approach to heat related illness in dogs has changed…

We DO NOT COVER IN WET TOWELS

We DO USE COLD WATER

We DO USE ICY WATER FOR THE SEVERELY AFFECTED (collapsed, fitting, +/- bloody vomit/diarrhoea)

Cold water for the mild to moderately affected will not send them into shock. And for those severely affected, icy water will not shock them either as heatstroke is heat shock!

The old information is still doing the rounds, I have been updating any of my learning materials to ensure you are kept up dated ❤️

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19/03/2025

I have a cancellation this Saturday if anyone would like to book their dog in for a groom with me

03/03/2025

22/12/2024

Wishing all my clients and their guardians a very happy festive season. I'm taking a little break now and look forward to seeing you all again in the new year.

25/10/2024

Dogs don't 'get over it' and realise that there is nothing going to harm them in that situation when forced to be in close proximity to the things that scare them. They don't have the capacity for reasoning that can make this process work in the same way as it does sometimes in humans.

Instead we need to work with them slowly and at a distance where they feel safe, closing that distance gradually while keeping them from feeling that they are in danger.

22/10/2024

Children represent a massive proportion of reported dog bite cases.

These pictures, selected from a massive library of similar stock photos of children with dogs, show some of the reasons for this.

Humans like physical contact. We're generally huggers, particularly with a gorgeous animal like a dog - that soft coat and gorgeous faces just look perfect for a hug, especially to a child.

Dogs are definitely not like us in this way. True, there are some dogs who may enjoy cuddling up with their people, and even like or don't mind hugs. One of my dogs is very much in favour of physical contact. Importantly, however, it is only with the people he chooses. The ones he knows and trusts.

Kids often cannot read canine body language. The signs are here in the photographs used of a tense and unhappy dog, but the children in these pictures can't see and interpret them.

It's up to us as adults, whether parents, dog caregivers, or both, to make sure that we are educated on canine body language and can see the signs of stress.

That we make sure to advocate for the dogs so that they are not put in this position.

To make sure that the children around us are educated and taught about the likes and dislikes of dogs.

To stop putting children and dogs into potentially dangerous situations for the cute photo or video (the videos of babies propped up against dogs make most behaviour professionals shudder because that is so not fair on either species!)

Let's be fair to both dogs and children and use education and understanding to keep children and dogs happy and safe together.

21/10/2024

I know it's still a little early but I wanted to remind people to get their dogs booked in for their Christmas groom as soon as possible. Appointments are filling up fast and your dog would like to look their best for Santa Paws

19/10/2024

It's a little bit tiring getting groomed