A Hair of the Dog

A Hair of the Dog Grooming by appointment only. Walk in nail trimming (No apointment necessary) available 9-3 Tuesday through Saturday for $10.

Grooming package includes bath, blueberry facial scrub, blow-dry, brush, haircut, nail trim, ears cleaned, paw treatment and scent of your choice. Haircut style is mutually designed to to meet your individual pets lifestyle and needs while ensuring they look their absolute best. I have been a groomer for almost 20 years. My experience ranges from corporate salon to private shops, and I have owned

A Hair of the Dog for since 2011. My love for animals stems back to my childhood. I have owned a few Chinese Cresteds, Yoda, Chewie, Tallulah and Nephele. Both the Hairless and Powderpuff variety. Professionally, I pride myself on providing a positive grooming experience for the pet and owner. Closely following given directions while striving to keep a low stress environment focusing on quality over quantity at a fair price. I understand grooming requires a great deal of trust, a strong relationship with both owner and pet, as well as an ability to read the situation and the body language of dogs correctly. I am invested in discovering new ways to keep your dogs healthy, adorable and happy while continuing education on the latest trends and styles.

Miss Freya modeling a “lavender flower” design. She is such a good girl, and is a joy to groom! Love making her more bea...
08/26/2025

Miss Freya modeling a “lavender flower” design. She is such a good girl, and is a joy to groom! Love making her more beautiful. 😍

This is Oliver - a mini goldendoodle missing from the parking lot as of 4pm 8/6/25. We ask that you are sharing to assis...
08/07/2025

This is Oliver - a mini goldendoodle missing from the parking lot as of 4pm 8/6/25. We ask that you are sharing to assist awareness in hopes that Oliver be found as soon as possible. I would like to additionally address the grooming shop role of him becoming missing.
His owner frequents the salon with her other dog, and has since been working privately with Oliver for training to become prepared for his very first professional grooming. We had scheduled a private “meet and greet / table training session” after hours to access his behavior for becoming a potential grooming client. As she approached the area of our business door intending to enter, he unfortunately slipped his lead and took off into the field and carnival area. His owner, myself, my husband, groomer Rachel, concerned citizens, and his trainer, all together, as a group effort, for many hours tried to recover Oliver. Unfortunately, we were not able to and lost sight of him.

Dog Star Rescue Inc. are taking over as they are the best professionals equipped to deal with returning him to his owner. Please help by immediately calling in sightings at owners contact of 2034101588. Additionally, helping Oliver - by not chasing or calling out, and of course we all welcome thoughts and prayers. Collectively, we are very devastated and deeply concerned for his wellbeing and anxious for his safe return to his owners loving care.

** Courtesy Post**

Missing in Guilford:
This little boy is missing in the Whitfield Street area. After managing to slip out of his harness on the way to the groomers. If seen, please call the number on the flyer. Do not call out or chase the dog.

Little lemon inspired body art for Nephele. Seemed fitting, and summer like! I LOVE lemonade (also clearly Dunkin) Sciss...
08/01/2025

Little lemon inspired body art for Nephele. Seemed fitting, and summer like! I LOVE lemonade (also clearly Dunkin)

Scissored and shaved into the fine hair she grows, and colored using temporary blow pens. Comes out in 1 good wash!

Little Jobeno with wings!! Looking like a little angel. 😇  ❤️❤️❤️
07/31/2025

Little Jobeno with wings!! Looking like a little angel. 😇 ❤️❤️❤️

My new client Penny. Havanese. I am in love with her. 🥰 She is a such a good girl!
07/31/2025

My new client Penny. Havanese. I am in love with her. 🥰 She is a such a good girl!

Rachel blow drying Ajax with our special ear protection! His mom says he isn’t picky about color, just likes the quiet. ...
07/29/2025

Rachel blow drying Ajax with our special ear protection!

His mom says he isn’t picky about color, just likes the quiet. 🤫

Me too Ajax, me too. 🤣❤️

This is Juan, also known as “The Don”Love his style, love his mom, and love even more that she says I get creative contr...
07/26/2025

This is Juan, also known as “The Don”

Love his style, love his mom, and love even more that she says I get creative control. ❤️. So grateful for longterm clients that feel like part of my family to me.

Miss Tallulah. Sporting a sunset color scheme 🌅☀️
07/25/2025

Miss Tallulah. Sporting a sunset color scheme 🌅☀️

BIG or small. We groom them all!! Lance behind me - pre groom. Meka and Star in my arms. All poodles, all adorable. 🥰
07/24/2025

BIG or small. We groom them all!!

Lance behind me - pre groom.
Meka and Star in my arms.

All poodles, all adorable. 🥰

“Maguy” 16yr old poodle, I’ve known him his entire life and he now gets the privilege of laying down for the entire groo...
07/18/2025

“Maguy” 16yr old poodle, I’ve known him his entire life and he now gets the privilege of laying down for the entire groom. He’ll stand for a very short period when I need it, but has earned the right to rest while grooming. 🥰

We’re on VACATION! July 4th-14th. The shop will be closed. Please call shop for your grooming needs after July 14th. Hav...
07/03/2025

We’re on VACATION!
July 4th-14th. The shop will be closed.

Please call shop for your grooming needs after July 14th. Have a wonderful week and we will return on the 15th, relaxed, refreshed, and ready to groom!!

Miss Brielle. I tried so hard to get a good pic of her, and all she wanted to do was give me her paw and be “kissy”. So ...
07/03/2025

Miss Brielle. I tried so hard to get a good pic of her, and all she wanted to do was give me her paw and be “kissy”. So cute! Love this little sweet girly gem. 💎

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Guilford, CT
06437

Opening Hours

Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm
Saturday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+12034587946

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