Making Your Dogs

            Our Business 

     *   Assessment of the dog’s coat and general condition

*   Brush through to remove any tangles and identify any knots/matting **

     *   Bath with two shampoos as standard

     *   Conditioner if required

     *   Blast and blow dry

     *   Pet cuts and breed standard styling (clipping, scissoring and hand stripping available) includes face, feet and hygiene areas

     *   Ears cleaned if required

     *   Nail trim

     *   Regular breaks

     *   Spritz of doggy cologne/perfume

     *   Tasty treat & tummy tickles!

 **   Please see our de-matting policy.

  *   Assessment of the dog’s coat and general condition

*   Brush through to remove any tangles and identify any knots/matting **

  *   Bath with two shampoos as standard

  *   Conditioner if required

  *   Blast and blow dry

  *   Tidy up of face, feet and hygiene areas

  *   Ears cleaned if required

  *   Nail trim

  *   Regular breaks

  *   Spritz of doggy cologne/perfume

  *   Tasty treat & tummy tickles

**  Please see our de-matting policy.

This is a grooming process used to remove dead outer blown guard hairs in mainly wire coated breeds but not exclusively.  This includes most of the Terrier group but can also include Cocker Spaniels, Irish Wolf Hounds and Schnauzers.  However, the texture of a dog’s coat can be affected by genetics, whether the dog has been spayed or neutered and the dog’s age.

The hair is pulled from the coat by hand instead of using clippers, keeping the coat tidy, a rich colour, shiny, strong, healthy and waterproof.  This is normally carried out twice a year in spring and autumn.  Stripping knives and stones can also be used.  

If the coat is not manually removed, the hair follicle can become clogged and matted and this can lead to irritation for the dog or lead to more issues later.

  *   Assessment of the dog’s coat and general condition

  *   Bath with two shampoos as standard

  *   Conditioner if required

  *   Extensive blasting and brushing out of excess fur

  *   Tidy up of face, feet and hygiene areas

  *   Ears cleaned if required

  *   Nail trim

  *   Regular breaks

  *   Spritz of doggy cologne/perfume

  *   Tasty treat & tummy tickles

*   Assessment of the dog’s coat and general condition

*   Brush through to remove any tangles and identify any knots/matting **

  *   Bath with two shampoos as standard

  *   Conditioner if required

  *   Blast and blow dry

  *   Regular breaks

  *   Spritz of doggy cologne/perfume

  *   Tasty treat & tummy tickles

Please note this service is not available for all breeds

**  Please see our de-matting policy.

1st Appointment - ‘The Baby Groom’:

• These appointments are an introduction to the sights, sounds and smells of the salon environment and include:

• An assessment of the dog’s coat and general condition

• Brushing to remove any tangles and identify any knots/matting **

• An introduction to the blaster and blow dryer

• Tidy up of face, feet and hygiene areas using scissors and clippers

• An introduction to nail clipping

• Regular breaks and playtime!

• Spritz of doggy cologne/perfume

• Tasty treat & tummy tickles

2nd Appointment - ‘The Toddler Groom':

• All of the above plus: 

• Warm bath with two shampoos as standard

• Conditioner if required

• Gentle blast and blow dry

3rd Appointment - ‘The Grown Up Groom’:

• All of the above plus:

• Pet cut or breed standard styling as required  (whether by clipping, scissoring or hand stripping)

We offer doggy teeth cleaning using Emmipet, an ultrasonic toothbrush that has been clinically proven to remove plaque and improve the breath and oral hygiene of your dog!  The micro bubbles generated by the toothbrush and Emmipet toothpaste penetrate deep into the gum pockets (up to 12mm in soft tissue), killing any bacteria lurking there, which will improve the look and smell of your dog’s mouth, their dental hygiene and overall health.  Breaking down the tartar takes times and so a number of appointments will be required; the number of sessions will be dependent on the condition of your dog’s teeth at the start of the treatment.  It can be hard to predict the exact number required but we usually recommended a course of at least six treatments.

Please contact us to discuss your dog’s needs.

• Most dogs cope very well with the grooming process and many of them actively enjoy it, but for some dogs it can be difficult, particularly if they have had a less than positive grooming previously.

• To help your dogs get used to being groomed, we offer familiarisation sessions where we work with your dog to identify which parts of the grooming process causes them distress.  Our aim is to then gently desensitise them to what is causing their anxiety.

• These sessions are offered on a ‘two groomers to one dog basis’ and will usually last for one hour initially.

• Our goal is to get your dog to the point where they can be groomed by anyone, but in the hope that they will stay with us!