OLIVERS TAILS A CANINE SPA

10/13/2025

I am back with my bionic hip! Thank you all for the well wishes. Looking forward to seeing my buddies again. 🐾🐾❤️

09/18/2025

Today's the day!! 🎉

Happy ' Love Your Dog Groomer Day' 🥳

Let's have a great day celebrating US! ... because we deserve it!

This day has been organised by the lovely Anna at The Dog House. Luxury Dog Grooming & Canine Spa 🥰

09/09/2025

Just a reminder that the spa will be closed as of tomorrow for a few weeks. I’ll be back as a bionic woman with a new hip! 🦿🙏🏼

08/04/2025

Unfortunately, the spa will be closed beginning September 10 for a few weeks. I am hoping to return by October 1st after becoming a bionic woman with a new titanium hip. I appreciate your understanding and will be back as soon as I can. ❤️🐾🐾

05/11/2025

04/14/2025

WHAT YOU DON'T SEE AT THE DOG GROOMERS.......
You dropped your dog off at the salon and picked them up few hours later - fluffy, fresh, and happy. But what you saw was just the tip of the iceberg.

You didn’t see your groomer arrive early to open up the salon, disinfect tools, lay out fresh towels, and check the day’s appointments. You didn’t see them look over your dog from nose to tail before even lifting a brush - checking the coat condition, skin, eyes, ears, nails, and weight.

You didn’t see the careful way they clipped around a wriggly paw, or how they paused to let your dog calm down during the bath. You didn’t notice the matting hidden beneath your dog’s topcoat, or the way the groomer worked slowly to avoid hurting the skin beneath it.

You weren’t there when they spotted a red patch of irritated skin, or a small lump you hadn’t noticed. You heard them gently mention it to you at collection - not to worry you, but because they genuinely care about your dog’s wellbeing.

And after you left, you didn’t see the clean-down , the floor swept, tables cleaned, blades oiled, messages replied to, notes written up for your next visit, and laundry on again.

All of that… for a price that’s often lower than what you’d pay for your own haircut. And your hairdresser?
They don’t have to bathe you, clip your nails, or hold you still while you try to bite the brush.

The truth is ……. dog grooming is so much more than a haircut.

It’s about health, hygiene, comfort, and trust. It’s about knowing dog anatomy, coat types, skin conditions, behaviour management, handling skills, and safe sc******ng techniques. It’s a profession that takes training, practice, and patience.
Most groomers got into this work because they love dogs. But that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t be paid fairly for the physical, emotional, and skilled work they do every single day.

If your dog leaves their groomer happy, healthy and looking good - it’s not by luck. It’s because you have got a good groomer.
So next time, take a moment to thank them. Leave a review.

Tip them if you can. And above all - don’t undervalue them.
They’re doing far more than just washing the dog.

If you want to know more about the trade association for pet groomers and how we support them, contact the British Dog Groomers Association a division of the Pet Industry Federation www.petfederation.co.uk

03/14/2025

Winnie’s new “do”