Pro Groom at Unleashed by Eva

Pro Groom at Unleashed by Eva Pet grooming service

💙 Why We Invest in Your Dog’s Comfort 💙At Unleashed Foxrock, every decision we make is centred around one thing: making ...
11/07/2026

💙 Why We Invest in Your Dog’s Comfort 💙

At Unleashed Foxrock, every decision we make is centred around one thing: making grooming as calm, safe, and stress-free as possible.

That’s why we’ve recently invested in two new LED colour-changing grooming tables. They look beautiful, but they’re much more than that.

🐾 There is real science behind them.

Research into canine behaviour shows that dogs perceive colour differently from humans. They are more sensitive to brightness and contrast, meaning harsh white lighting can sometimes add to visual stimulation.

Soft, diffused colours—particularly cool tones such as blue and purple—may help create a calmer environment by reducing visual overstimulation. This can support more relaxed behaviour during grooming and make handling a more comfortable experience for many dogs.

Our salon environment also focuses on a multisensory approach:
✨ Gentle ambient lighting
🎵 Carefully selected calming sound frequencies
🌿 Relaxing aromatherapy using lavender and chamomile, two scents that have been studied for their ability to encourage resting behaviour in dogs.

None of these replace experience, patience, or skilled handling—but together they help create an environment where dogs can feel more settled, making grooming a more positive experience.

People often ask why professional grooming costs what it does.

The answer is simple:
We continually reinvest in the latest equipment, education, and evidence-informed practices because your dog’s wellbeing deserves it.

Every upgrade we make is another investment in their comfort, safety, and happiness.

❤️ Because at Unleashed Foxrock, we don’t just groom dogs—we care for them.

28/06/2026

Some days I wonder if people truly know what goes on behind the doors of a dog grooming salon.

They see a clean, fluffy dog walking out with a wagging tail.

They don’t see everything that happened before that moment.

They don’t see the dogs that came in terrified and left with a little more confidence because someone took the time to earn their trust.

They don’t see the elderly dog who needed extra cuddles, slower movements and plenty of breaks because standing was painful.

They don’t see the puppy who had never been away from home before and spent half the appointment sitting on my lap because being loved was more important than being finished on time.

They don’t see the tears we hold back when a client tells us it’s their dog’s last groom.

Or the tears we cry when one of our regulars doesn’t come back because they’ve crossed the Rainbow Bridge.

Being a dog groomer isn’t just a job.

It’s carrying 30kg dogs onto tables because their legs no longer can.

It’s sore backs, aching hands, bites, scratches and bruises.

It’s washing what feels like hundreds of towels every week, replacing blades, servicing equipment, paying rent, insurance, electricity, water, VAT, taxes, staff wages and countless bills that most people never even think about.

It’s spending evenings answering messages after the salon has closed because we know someone is worried about their dog.

It’s lying awake wondering if that little lump we found will turn out to be nothing… and hoping the owner gets it checked.

We don’t just remember your dog’s name.

We remember how they like to be greeted.

We remember which treats they love, which ear they’re sensitive about, whether they prefer a cuddle before the bath, and the silly little habits that make them who they are.

We celebrate birthdays.

We celebrate rescue anniversaries.

And we mourn their loss as if they were our own.

Running a small grooming salon isn’t glamorous. It isn’t easy. It can be physically exhausting, emotionally draining and financially challenging.

But every wagging tail, every happy face, every cuddle at the end of a groom reminds us exactly why we chose this life.

So if you’ve ever wondered what you’re really paying for…

You’re paying for patience.

You’re paying for experience.

You’re paying for safety.

You’re paying for compassion.

Most of all, you’re paying for someone who will love and care for your dog while they’re away from you.

To every family who trusts us with one of the most important members of your home…

Thank you.

It is a privilege that we never take for granted. ❤️

Love,
Unleashed Foxrock 🐾

30/11/2025

Address

3a Brighton Road Foxrock Village
Dublin

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm

Telephone

+353851924781

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