Experienced, Qualified Dog Grooming services - now salon based in Great Lumley ๐พ
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11/11/2024
๐ AMANDA AVAILABILITY ๐
While Amanda is working to get her Facebook etc working, here is her availability for the rest of this year.
Anyone wanting to book is best off to contact Amanda directly on 07939399522.
Coming into December, Amandaโs appointments will disappear fast as she has only just added Thursday and Friday availability.
Iโd new clients are looking to book, Amanda will have more availability than myself!
Available dates for appointments.
Sat 30th November-
8:30am/10am/11:30am/1:30pm/3pm
As a groomer, I know a lot of dog people. Iโve met a lot of dog people and have a network of dog people who I know well and trust.
Iโm going to share a few here, but also if anyone is looking for anything specific then please ask - Iโm sure I can speak to friends/other people may know.
Some pages are tagging and others arenโt so I have added their page link to the post.
๐ Dog Trainers and behaviourist ๐
Have a Good Dog - Puppy and Dog Training classes, one to one training, and Behaviour services
K9 Konnections Dog Training - Puppy and dog training classes, and one to one training
Pawsitive Steps Behaviour and Training - Training classes, one to one sessions, socialisation walks, and behaviour services
๐ฝ Dog Training Activities ๐พ
I canโt possibly cover all sports/activities but we have trained at Durham Dogs (with Julie and Pam) for Hoopers with Peanut and Broly. They also offer Agility sessions.
Durham Dogs also have Theo secure dog walking fields available to hire for those unable to let their dogs off lead safely. https://www.facebook.com/durhamdogs
Other activities could be Flyball, Obedience, Rally Obedience, Scentwork, Tracking, Mantrailing, Gundog or Herding work. There are activities (and trainers) offering an outlet for your dog no matter what they like to do and their breed.
We have trained with Andy at Wolf Instincts Training and Behaviour for Mantrailing in the last (and he didnโt laugh me off with my tiny dogs!), they really enjoyed it and Andy was extremely knowledgable https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063895728534
๐ถโโ๏ธ Dog walkers, daycare, and boarding ๐ถโโ๏ธ
Walk and Sit K9 Services - Daycare, group Walks, and overnight boarding.
Wash N Walkies - small group walks
Where pets are number 1 - Dog walking - group walks
K-9 Companion - SOLO dog walking and experienced with large breeds and behavioural issues
Daycare and Home Boarders must be licensed with the local council - please check this before booking with anyone.
๐ Dog wellbeing ๐
๐ Nutrition - Holly at Sport Dog Nutrition - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057198050114
What this lady doesnโt know, probably isnโt worth knowing. She is very generous with advice on her group (itโs not just for Sport dogs). She also offers nutritional consults as well so if your dog has specific issues, she will help work out the best diet and supplements to help.
๐โโ๏ธ Massage - Sara at Happy Tails Canine Massage Therapy has just finished 3 sessions treating Peanut who has been really uncomfortable and tight for a long time. The difference him is amazing, heโs less tense, moving more comfortably, and a lot more willing to be cuddled/fussed. There was no joint pain when checked by the vets, but Sara picked up on a lot of strains and tight/sore muscles.
Massage can be helpful for dogs with joint and muscular issues. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556144804130
๐โโ๏ธ Physio - The Canine Physiotherapy and Performance Centre - I used Jo many years ago for Jasper and she was fantastic. I have friends who still use Jo for their dogs/horses. https://www.facebook.com/caninephysiocentre
โ๏ธ Groomers โ๏ธ
Yes, I will recommend other groomers. Not every dog and groomer suit each other and some dogs need different services. I know a lot of groomers I could recommend so if Iโm unable to help I will pass you on details if needed ๐
There will be a lot more sectors Iโve missed out so please feel free to add any on that you can recommend.
With any professional, make sure they are insured and knowledgable. Qualified is great, but not all sectors require qualification/licensing so make sure you (and your dog) are happy with who you choose!
10/11/2024
๐ถ Weekly woofs ๐ถ
A week and a half of dogs. Been mega busy since coming back from a week off. A couple of good boys and girls escaped the camera this week ๐
Next week is equally as busy and itโs not going to slow down before Christmas! Weโll soon be decorating for Christmas - we know how much you all liked the pumpkins that Amanda made this year!
While my availability is becoming limited, I am going to post Amandaโs availability for new clients or those who may not have secured an appointment!
Six full weeks left until Christmas ๐ฆ๐ด
09/11/2024
๐ UPDATED APPOINTMENTS ๐
After some appointment switches, this is my updated availability.
If you havenโt booked in for Christmas, I highly advise doing so now! These are my final slots for the year. Once theyโre gone, theyโre gone.
A short week this week as Iโve started a week off.
Iโm back to work on Thursday and will respond to messages then. We finished the week for a nice walk to Hamsterley Forest ๐ณ ๐ฒ
Available appointments are currently listed on the page - I still have a fair bit of availability for November but I do expect once the school half term is over, this will change.
If you havenโt booked your appointment for November or December, get in touch as soon as possible as once Iโm full I unfortunately wonโt be able to squeeze anymore dogs in.
More lovely bits and girls into the salon this week.
Itโs been a quieter start to the week but a pretty busy end! Some familiar faces and some newbies too!
Another very floofy week with lots of very well behaved doggos ๐ฉต
I have a last minute appointment on Tuesday morning and after that Iโm off until Halloween, and full until the start of November.
While spaces in November and December are still available, I am filling up.
The week of 16th December is full once I have confirmed the last appointments.
Have a wonderful weekend ๐
13/10/2024
2025 updates
Hi all! I hope everyone is having a lovely weekend and enjoying the nice weather.
I wanted to post a few updates for 2025 to give a bit of notice.
1- From January Iโm having to up prices by ยฃ2 for all services. I appreciate that it isnโt what people want to hear but after being open a year, Iโve realised just how much prices of things (commercial gas/electric, shampoo, blade and scissor servicing, music license) have gone up. I choose to use really good quality, natural shampoos/conditioners which of course come with a higher price tag. I wonโt compromise on decent products. If your dog needs special shampoo that I am able to purchase (not vet prescribed) then I will buy that also.
I feel that ยฃ2 will give me a buffer to cover these costs without making it too much more difficult for people to afford ๐ค๐ป
I like to think my prices are reasonable for the quality of grooms and hope this doesnโt put anyone off ๐ฉต
2- Card payments will stay as is. After discussing Iโve decided to absorb the 1% in with the new prices. I will always accept cash as I know that I have a lot of clients who still prefer to pay cash, but Iโm also happy to accept card as I know not everyone carries cash now!
Those who bank transfer are still fine to do so ๐
3- Iโm looking at the option of taking 1-2 Saturdayโs off a month. Whilst Iโm not taking new clients on for Saturdayโs as Iโm already at capacity, if any existing clients who are on a Saturday schedule are able to make midweek appointments, please let me know.
If not thatโs fine, I will work around it as itโs just an idea in my head at the moment - although I know Saturday is one of my busiest days!
4- I already have my holidays for next year planned in my diary so I am able to look at taking bookings for next year. I know some people like to book ahead. Regular clients who are on a set schedule will most likely just roll over in my diary so it will be a case of checking appointments with you.
If you bring your dog on a certain day/time and would like to switch, please let me know so I can plan them in ahead ๐
Otherwise I will plan in multidog houses, dogs that take longer, and those that need certain days/times first, then work others around that.
Finally, as always thank you all so, so much for continuing to support my small business. Itโs been a rollercoaster year starting with a few regular clients from home but growing into a busy village salon.
It means so much every time someone steps through the door with their furry family member.
So from my very first clients who followed me from my home based salon, to those who have only recently joined, a huge thank you to you all for your continued support ๐ฅฐ
13/10/2024
๐ ๐ ๐ถ Weekly woofs ๐ถ ๐ ๐
Here is your weekly dose of adorable dogs.
I hope everyone is having a lovely weekend ๐ฉต
The pumpkins and autumn photo backgrounds are out in full force - soon itโll be Christmas themed as itโs only 10 weeks until we close for Christmas ๐จ ๐
08/10/2024
๐ถ ๐จ LAST MINUTE APPOINTMENT ๐จ ๐ถ
Iโve had a last minute appointment become available tomorrow at 2:30 if anyone has forgotten to book in/wants to move an appointment forward ๐
07/10/2024
๐ ๐ Remaining appointments ๐ ๐
I now have very few appointments left for October. If you havenโt booked in, please message asap.
Amanda is taking on new clients and may have availability so if I am full I will pass her number on.
Itโs felt like a very long, busy week in the shop but had lots of good boys and girls ๐ฉต
A lot of dogs in for a bath and tidy up. These are great for in between grooms if your dog gets dirty and smelly (like Broly after finding hedgehog poo in the garden this week ๐ฆ ๐คข), or to keep on top of knots if you like a longer trim. A bath and tidy includes bath, dry, brush out, an eye/fringe trim, foot trim, bum/hygiene trim, nail trim, and ears cleaned.
My next available appointment is 16th October but Amanda is also still taking on new clients on Friday and Saturdays!
04/10/2024
๐ ๐ UPDATED OCTOBER APPOINTMENTS ๐ ๐
Updated appointments for October are below.
NEW CLIENTS - I am unlikely going to be accepting new clients through December as Iโm going to be too busy to dedicate the time to dogs that I donโt know. December is the worst time for a new dog to come to a groomer as it is extremely busy and we need to build a relationship to help them feel comfortable with us.
Because of this any new clients will need to have at least one appointment before their Christmas groom.
I am working out Christmas grooms for clients whose grooms will fall over the week before, and the 2 weeks after when I am off. I will be in contact with you soon ๐
Because of this, the week before Christmas is looking to be full but I do still have availability for regulars the week of 9th December.๏ฟผ
29/09/2024
๐ถ Weekly woofs ๐ถ
Some new and lots of returning faces this week.
Poor Thursday dogs got absolutely drenched walking to and from the shop - glad it has temporarily brightened up a bit!
I also now have quite limited availability for October so if anyone hasnโt booked in already, get in touch now. I am off the end of the month but Amanda will still be working so may be able to accommodate clients but Iโm not sure on how full her diary is ๐
Hope everyone is having a lovely relaxing weekend!
21/09/2024
๐ถ Weekly Woofs ๐ถ
Another busy week. Missed a few photos this week though โน๏ธ so if Iโve missed your pupper and you have a photo before theyโve gotten dirty again, please send it over and Iโll add them on ๐ฉท
I aim to get everyone, but not everyone wants to sit still!
Have a fabulous weekend - reminder that myself and Amanda are still taking on new clients ๐
21/09/2024
๐ ๐ October appointments ๐ ๐
Both myself and Amanda have spaces for new clients. My books will only be open for a limited time as I only have space for a few new clients.
Amanda will have more availability than myself and is able to offer Friday and Saturday appointments.
Itโs been super busy this week. Thereโs been some long days and lots of very hairy days but Iโm sure everyone is looking forward to a nice, relaxing Sunday.
The pumpkins have made an appearance in the shop and a lot of you have said how much you love them.
Amanda crochets them (and the adorable dogs!) and is willing to sell them as well so if anyone is interested please feel free to ask ๐
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So when Iโm not spending time with all my lovely fluffy friends (although Iโm sure some of them would not consider me a friend unfortunately ๐) I spend some of my weekends stood in a field, training and now competing in Hoopers.
Last weekend we travelled to Catterick to spend the day with other crazy dog people.
We all travelled miles to spend 5, 30 second stints in the competition ring, having fun and hopefully bagging a rosette.
This run was our last of the day. We didnโt make any mistakes so we got a rosette for getting a Clear Round - unfortunately there were quicker dogs on the day but Peanut loves it so much that itโs just nice to spend time doing something he enjoys.
We did get Eliminated on two of our other three runs though, so it wasnโt all perfect ๐คช
Activities like Hoopers, Agility, Rally Obedience, Flyball etc are all great things to try with your dog to do something together.
While I donโt offer training for these - I know people who do so I can recommend if anyone is keen to get involved in something with their dogs.
I never thought Iโd compete with other people for a ribbon but these things happen!
So, on my one day off a week, dogs still dominate the day.
Peanut goes to Hoopers training. Hoopers is similar to agility but there is no jumping or climbing obstacles.
The handler and dog work together to navigate an โobstacle courseโ of hoops, tunnels, and barrels working at a distance. Because there is no jumping and really tight turns it is inclusive for all dogs and handlers. Young dogs, old dogs, dogs with physical issues.
You can just train for fun or if youโre competitive, you can enter competitions - we have one coming up at the end of the April ๐ค๐ป
For now, hereโs a bit of a snap shot of what Hoopers is like! Peanut gets rewarded with some tasty treats at the end of his run ๐
This young man also had a lovely time doing some of his favourite things this week.
Running, peeing, digging, and getting treaties!
I wanted a dog for a LONG time. I was the typical child with a dog at the top of their Christmas list every year. Fortunately my parents (and Santa) were sensible enough not to give into that request.
When I was 16 we decided to get a dog. A crazy Labrador called Buddy. I did everything wrong with him but he was loveable and full of fun. Unfortunately we lost him in an accident when he was just over a year old.
Because of that, I decided I wanted to make sure no-one else went through that and diver head first into the world of dogs.
I started out training as a groomer before finding my passion with training. We rehomed a little 5 year old poodle in 2011. Thatโs him on the right. Jasper is nearly 14 and has been with my through nearly my whole career so far. Heโs been a patient and willing participant in training and has given me a love of Poodles - they such an under-appreciated breed.
While grooming, I also started helping out at a local training class, Have A Good Dog, who I still help now. Working with Vicky massively increased my love of training and also taught me how to be a great trainer (to be great you have to learn from great people after all).
At the same time I started my Foundation Degree in Canine Behaviour and Training. I graduated in 2015 with the Top Student of the year award (this was partially thanks to Jasper!)
In 2015 we introduced our second dog to the family. The little Bichon in the middle. Jovie challenged me in ways Jasper never had. She is fun-loving and affectionate, but she has sensitivities and finds a lot of things a little bit frustrating and likes to bark about that.
In 2016 I packed up and moved to Yorkshire to work for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. I have a huge love for this Charity and the work they do. I have dogs still out working with recipients and that fills me with pride every day.
I also started my BSc in Canine Behaviour Management. I graduated in 2018 with a BSc (Hons). Five years hard work paid off.
In 2018 I also decided it was time to head home to good old Durham. I accepted a Part-time job at the RSPCA with the idea of starting Wag On alongside that. But I got so engrossed in work that Wag On got pushed to the side.
While working at the RSPCA I fostered our third dog. Heโs the goofy looking one on the left. Heโs loving, fun, and willing but had some SERIOUS separation issues when we first brought him home. God the noise that such a small dog could make.
I also started my MSc in Applied Animal Behaviour and Training. I hope to graduate this year!
In 2019 after a wrist injury I decided I needed to throw myself into the business. Wag On was truly underway. I wanted to offer something that I would like for my own dogs so I decided to offer solo walking for the nervous, the reactive, or the people that wanted their dog to have all the attention. Things took off pretty quickly.
We also were finally able to adopt little Peanut so heโs now a permanent member of the family.
While Iโm still walking and love my little family of dogs, Iโm now ramping up with the training side of things. This is to help people get on the right track with their training to help avoid some of the heartache and problems that Iโve experienced and helped others through too.
Visit the website for more information on services or get in touch to find out how I can help!