Gill’s Happy Hounds

08/06/2024

You’re never too big a man to like a good pamper & pawdicure 💙🐾

01/06/2024

When it’s the end of day clean up 🧹🧼 ✨ and 2 of my own fluffies want to get involved 🙄 🤣🤣
(excuse the overdue ‘poo- always last on the list 🤦🏻‍♀️)

27/05/2024

Simply amazing 👏🏻 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

The Kennel Club, one of the UK’s biggest organisations dedicated to dog health and welfare, has welcomed the passing of a new law which will introduce a specific criminal offence for those who steal pets.

Under the Pet Abduction Bill – a Private Member’s Bill sponsored by Anna Firth MP – anyone found guilty of stealing a pet will face up to five years in prison, a fine, or both. The Bill has today (24 May) passed through its final stage in the House of Lords and will become law.

“We’re thrilled that this important Bill – which introduces a new and specific offence to tackle pet theft – will become law,” comments Dr Ed Hayes, Head of Public Affairs at The Kennel Club. “We applaud the hard and persistent work of every organisation and individual who has been raising awareness of this issue and calling for action for many years.

“Currently, the theft of a pet is treated no more seriously than the theft of a mobile phone, despite the utter heartbreak it causes. This new law is desperately needed to ensure that sentencing provisions reflect a dog’s sentience and their role within their family, as well as fully taking into account the emotional harm inflicted on the victims of this crime.”

The Kennel Club has long campaigned on the issue of pet theft, lobbying for sentencing to recognise the emotional value of a dog and for better reporting and recording from officials so that underlying causes of dog theft can be tackled. Its ‘Paw and Order’ campaign, launched after lockdown to urge action, illustrated the need for reform and spurred thousands of dog lovers across the UK to write to their MP. Statistics gathered as part of the campaign revealed the failure to tackle a crime that is devastating nearly 200 families every month, as just two per cent of dog theft cases in 2020 resulted in a criminal charge.

25/05/2024

One lazy little lady🥱. She had this trick up her sleeve. If I fall asleep & Aunty Gill has to hold my head up, she’ll not be able to do my face! Little did she know, I also have some tricks up my sleeve 😉 🥰

19/05/2024

It was a ‘doo & ‘poo kinda day today 😂🐾🛁✂️😍

05/05/2024

Before, during & after 🛁✂️🐾
There are often genuine reasons why some dogs aren’t groomed as often as they should be. These need extra time, cuddles & affection, and you should all know me by now, so this is exactly what happens when they come to me!!
As you can see, he’s a lot happier now 💙
Compassion Before Fashion every single time👌

27/04/2024

This little fidget bum is sooo happy & loves to smile 😃 but I can rarely get a decent photo 🤣

21/04/2024

Happy birthday to this handsome fella 💙Those feet were definitely in need of a little pawdicure! & for his birthday groom he was treated to a complimentary blueberry facial & an elixir conditioner, all to make him feel extra special, along with a birthday present of pumpkin seed & banana biscuit mix, which I’m sure he’ll love the most 😋🤣

19/04/2024

A few little beauties. Some extra hairy 🙈, some not 🌭. Some butter wouldn’t melt 😇, some not 😈, but all are super adorable 🥰

14/04/2024

If a dog wants to take a rest 🥱, then that’s exactly what I let them do. Compassion before Fashion every single time 🥰

17/03/2024

It’s not all about the actual groom for me, but it is all about the dog being made as comfortable and relaxed as possible. Gotta love a game of ball while waiting for Dad to come and get me 🤣🎾🐶

25/02/2024

It’s such a pleasure to work alongside other professional groomers. Due to work commitments the owner’s can only get their little fluff ball to a groomers on a weekend, but the original groomer is no longer able to offer weekend appointments and asked me if I could help. I’m so pleased I had availability to fit this super soft princess in as she was a true delight to groom 🥰
Before, during & after ✂️🛁🐾

19/02/2024

This beauty would much rather just stay on the couch, but when she realises she gets so much fuss & a few treats 😆, she realises a nice pamper isn’t so bad after all 🥰

16/02/2024

Who loves hairy toes? 🦶🤢 🤣
Does any spaniel owner like their furry friend to keep their furry toes or rather a nice sleek look 🤔

12/02/2024

This guys mum is brilliant! She knows what’s best for him and regularly books him in for his groom.
Some people don’t think smooth haired dogs need grooming, but far from it. Regular grooming appointments help keep skin in tiptop condition by removing the dead hair that just sits on the dog, blocking follicles & allowing the process of healthy new hair to grow.
This guy thoroughly enjoys his 1-2-1 pamper & is super proud to take his Goody Bag home for the little members of his family to treat him for being such a good boy 🦴🍪💙

11/02/2024

This mischievous lady does not keep still for a moment 🫣✂️. Sometimes I think it would be so much easier being a hairdresser 💇‍♀️ 😂😂😂

08/02/2024

A few before & afters of my lovely little visitors 😍

04/02/2024

Before & After. Little Miss Princess 😊 & Mr Jekyll & Hyde 😈. Super proud of his behaviour today so he gets my gold star of the week 🌟🏅

30/01/2024

Available Appointment 📆 -
Sunday 4th February at 11.45am. Please comment, text or WhatsApp me if anyone is interested. Thanks 🐾

28/01/2024

Who could resist this whole bunch of mischief 🤣🥰😇
They all had their own spa session including full groom, with a little extra special attention for the 2 babies of the family (can you spot them?) who had never been groomed professionally. Super proud of them, fully accepting the entire process. What a wonderful furry family 🥰

20/01/2024

CANCELLATION 📆. Update - Appointment now taken

I’ve just had a rare cancellation for tomorrow at 11am. If anyone would like this appointment, either comment below or message me via text or WhatsApp.
Thanks 🐾

25/12/2023

I’d like to wish you all a truly Happy Christmas from my Happy Hounds, to yours! 🤶🎄🐩
Thank you to everyone that has supported my little business through 2023, it’s been an absolute pleasure to have your dogs in my salon, and an honour that you trust me with your loved ones, something I never underestimate 🥰. Can’t wait for more cuddles in the New Year but please always remember - Compassion Before Fashion ❤️

21/11/2023

If you’re setting up a new grooming business and you want my prices, just come and talk to me. Don’t hide behind a lie.
I’m more than happy to help & work with other grooming Professionals, but this I do not count as professional 😠

20/11/2023

This handsome chap came in on his birthday, so he received a special treat by having a free upgrade to the spa package, which includes a lovely facial treatment and nose balm & an extra special pawdicure. And best of all, birthday cuddles 🥰 💙🐩✂️🛁

12/11/2023

Just a few little fluffies ready to go home, proud to wear their seasonal gift.

28/10/2023

Good luck with telling your little pooches to stay in bed an hour longer tomorrow 🐶🛌🥱😂

12/10/2023

Tidy up Thursday. Such a handsome chap 😍🐶😊

09/10/2023

Makeover Monday 🤪🤣

07/10/2023

A lovely little mid groom bath & fluff up 😍

03/10/2023

Dog Groomers aren’t just stylists. I carry out general health checks on every groom & often I’m the first person to notice changes in your dog. Below is a prime example, where this chap’s hair was so long it was hiding a nasty injury on his hind leg that the owners were unaware of. Please be assured, I will always tell you if I find anything out of the ordinary. Hopefully my advice of getting this checked out by the vet will aid a speedy recovery ❤️‍🩹 🐶