Wild Rovers Mobile Dog Grooming Salon

13/02/2024

My precious girl, fellow Wild Rover Tilly Potter, passed over the Rainbow Bridge in the small hours of this morning. She was 16. We had been together through seismic changes in both our lives and I loved her withvall my heart. Please bear with me while.I adjust to life without the Queen if Spaniels by my side Rest now, my beauty. No more long drives up and down the A1. No more pills. And no more ear detangling 😢😢😢😢

29/07/2023

28/07/2023

Handsome Murphy came in today for a pre-holiday tidy up. Poor lad suffers from allergies and his mums have been advised by their vet to avoid any sort of shampoo or 'product' on his skin.
I was a bit concerned that I wouldn't get a nice finish on his coat, but I neednt have worried! He had a good scrub in fresh Cumbrian water, a cool blow dry to straighten those curls and brush out dozens of grass seeds, followed by a banded comb strip of the jacket with scissor finish to tidy and blend the longer hair into his legs, which were trimmed short to keep him clean. Wig trimmed out of his GORGEOUS eyes. Have a great holiday beautiful boy!

08/07/2023

Little Norfolk terrorist....I mean Terrier! Akira. She's such a lovely girl but man, does she hate having her legs and feet touched 🥲
Her guardian is doing fantastic work with her at home and although progress is slow, I'm delighted to say we're getting there!
When I first met her last Christmas, her guardian was worried that she would have to have Akira sedated to have her feet and nails done. Yesterday I managed to ....well. At least they've been tidied a bit. And she very tentatively let me trim her pads which is major progress.
I never use force or over-restrain and try to limit the time a dog is on the table. Humanity before vanity every time.
Well done lil girl, you're a star Akira!

22/06/2023

It seems to be spaniel week for the Wild Rovers!
Frizzy Izzy's been tidied up. Another super-good girl who likes to keep her wig and luxuriant ears in check 😍😍😍

20/06/2023

Aw, say hello to lovely Max! Poor Max had got his ears in a terrible muddle and needed a good tidy up of that cute fluffy face. He was such a very good boy ❤️

16/04/2023

So sad that he's gone 😢

13/04/2023

Back home in Nent next week and taking bookings for May!
🚚🐶❤️🏞

13/04/2023

And here she is! Urban Rover Neva Malte-chon is home and building up energy for her next foray into the filth! She'll be so much easier to keep clean and dry now, and those horrible brushing sessions will be much more comfortable. I had to shave a nasty felted bit close to her skin where her tiny little harness was rubbing, but now that's gone she's an easy maintenance little dog. For now! I recommend a 4 week grooming schedule for active dogs with high maintenance coats like Neva's, so see you next month little Grub! 🥰

12/04/2023

Dog or Guinea pig?!
Tiny Neva Malte-chon (aka 'Grub') is in today for her first Spring clean up!
Neva's silky Maltese coat is prone to tiny knots, so she's 'knot' keen on being brushed. Despite her tiny-ness, she'll be with me all morning, building trust and having a bit of fun. It's important that all those knots are completely brushed or trimmed out before I start styling her, so that she stays as still as possible around those sharp scissors and gets a nice even finish .
Neva likes nothing better than getting ABSOLUTELY FILTHY, so we are trying out a nice short 'do today....

30/03/2023

Old paw Oscar had his first visit to the Big Van today. At 10 years old, and on a 6-week grooming schedule, he's seen it all before!Oscar is so used to all the tools that he offered me his paw when I showed him the nail clippers! 😍
A lovely chilled experience for us both 😊
After his bath with Hownd organic aromatherapy shampoo and conditioner (using my new quiet and gentle shower) he was fluff dried - totally unphased by the blaster- so he was dry in 15 minutes. Then it was time for a nice lie down while I gave him a gentle brush out before the big trim.

It's so important that your doggy is used to the grooming process so that, particularly as they get older, the process can be completed as quickly as possible. My tools are razor sharp, and a dog who dances about risks injuring themselves and/or me. Legs, feet and nails can be particularly difficult and, if your doggy is a groom-a-phobe, try to get them used to having those areas touched by gently stroking them every day, and rewarding calm responses with high-value treats (food or cuddles). Then start stroking with BLUNT scissors and rewarding again.
Grooming should be a calm, pampering experience, not fraught with anxiety and danger.
WELL DONE to Oscar and his guardians!

16/03/2023

Meet beautiful senior boy Brandy Jackapoo! Poor Brandy's guardian has been struggling to maintain this awkward mix-breed coat, so she asked me to sort him out. A full de-matt and clip, 2 x warm washes in spa treatment shampoo and conditioner, hand scissor tidy up (and gentle bathing of that sore eye!), and a finish off with a lovely cologne that matches the shampoo, and he's looking very handsome and obviously feeling better!
It's so important to keep up with brushing, matts can hide and cause skin problems, lead to dreadful bruising, general discomfort and can retain dampness that leads to further skin infections.

15/03/2023

Wild Rover Tilly Potter demonstrating why so many of you Spaniel guardians like to have furnishings removed at this time of year!

05/03/2023

Now taking bookings in *Norwich* for the first 2 weeks in April. Roll up roll up!

04/03/2023

The mobile salon is up and running for in-van and in-home grooming!

26/01/2023

The mega-salon is currently off the road following mystery electrical failure 😢🤯😫 However, I have all the necessary kit ( including car so Im still mobile) to groom in your home so there's no need for your doggy to go without a nice pampering!

22/08/2022

Here she is! 😍

22/08/2022

Second time lucky ... here's the picture that should've accompanied my previous post

22/08/2022

Huge congratulations to deputy Wild Rover Tilly Potter for winning the senior class at Allendale Agricultural Show on Saturday! Here she is drying off and proudly showing off her rosette in the Big Van.
Tilly is nearly 15 years old and trotted around the show ring like she was born to it. She also won 5th place in the 'Tricks' class, she did her trick beautifully, but came 5th as it wasn't the one I asked her to do 🤦‍♀️🤣❤️

20/08/2022

Yes! There really is a salon in the back of my giant van!
I don't haul a wobbly portable table into your living room and cover your carpet in clippings, or bath Fluffy in your shower and clog the drains with hair (although I CAN do that under extenuating circumstances!) I've got everything you'd expect in a normal salon, except other dogs and other people. This means Fluffy will have my undivided attention in as peaceful environment as possible. I'm a force free, patient groomer who gives the dogs breaks. This sometimes means the groom takes a little longer, but I treat all dogs like I would my own dear Wild Rover Tilly.
Humanity, not vanity, every time.
Now taking bookings for mid Sept onwards, in Alston Moor and Norwich. See you soon!

14/08/2022

Garden office is GO!

13/08/2022

Something you may not know, is that us Wild Rovers don't just operate in Alston Moor and the hills of the North. Ooh no....You lucky doggies in Norwich can also book a visit from the mobile salon!
Currently taking bookings for week commencing 22 August. Roll up roll up!

12/08/2022

This beautiful boy had a mega deshed, bath and tidy today. Such a good lad! A lot of work for both of us in the heat today, so worthwhile. I like to think we both enjoyed it! 😍

12/08/2022

This stunner had a mega-deshed today! Such a very good boy, his first 'salon' bath too ... what a lot of work on a hot day, but an absolute pleasure. I like to think we both had a great day 😍

18/07/2022

Phew! Its hot in the van! Just reminding my lovely customers that I am not grooming in this heat, it would be far too dangerous for the doggies. If you have appointments today or tomorrow and I haven't been able to contact you to rearrange, please get in touch ASAP. X

18/07/2022

As temperatures soar this week, I am postponing appointments and moving them to evenings or to the weekend. I always put the welfare of our furry friends first!
Remember to keep your special little one out of the sun, give them plenty of cool water and no pavement walking until the ground cools down!

09/07/2022

07/07/2022

I am taking bookings now for Aug 3 onwards. Message me here or email me: [email protected].
Prices are quoted depending on individual pets. Ballpark - small dogs (Maltese, sh*tzus etc) from £35, medium dogs (cockers, 'poos etc ) from £50, large dogs (collies, labs etc) from £60. As I'm in a van any dog larger than a lab will be very difficult, but contact me to discuss. Prices depend on breed, size, temperament, coat condition and services required.

07/07/2022

I am taking bookings now for Aug 3 onwards.
message me here or email me [email protected]. Prices are quoted depending on individual pets. As I'm in a van any dog larger than a lab will be difficult, but contact me to discuss. Prices depend on breed, size, temperament, coat condition, services required, etc. Get in touch, let's talk!

29/06/2022

Thanks to the feral cat who lurked in the distance this afternoon! She kept this lovely boy entranced throughout his de-shed!