The Dogroom - Great Lumley

The Dogroom - Great Lumley Experienced, Qualified Dog Grooming services - now salon based in Great Lumley ๐Ÿพ
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11/11/2024

๐Ÿ“– AMANDA AVAILABILITY ๐Ÿ“–

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, Amandaโ€™s appointments will disappear fast as she has only just added Thursday and Friday availability.
Iโ€™d 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

Thurs 5th December-
9:30am/11am/3pm
Fri 6th December-
9:30am/10:30am/12pm/1:30pm/3pm
Sat 7th December-
8:30am/10am(bath/tidy only)/2:30pm

Thurs 12th December-
9:30am/11am/12:30pm/2pm/3:30pm(bath/tidy only)

Thurs 19th December-
9:30am/11am/12:30pm/2pm/3:30pm(bath/tidy only)
Mon 23rd December-
1pm/2:30pm/3:30pm(bath/tidy only)

11/11/2024

๐Ÿถ DOG SECTOR RECOMMENDATIONS ๐Ÿถ

As a groomer, I know a lot of dog people. Iโ€™ve met a lot of dog people and have a network of dog people who I know well and trust.

Iโ€™m going to share a few here, but also if anyone is looking for anything specific then please ask - Iโ€™m sure I can speak to friends/other people may know.
Some pages are tagging and others arenโ€™t so I have added their page link to the post.

๐Ÿ• Dog Trainers and behaviourist ๐Ÿ•
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

๐Ÿฝ Dog Training Activities ๐ŸŽพ
I canโ€™t 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 didnโ€™t laugh me off with my tiny dogs!), they really enjoyed it and Andy was extremely knowledgable
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063895728534

๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ Dog walkers, daycare, and boarding ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏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.

๐Ÿ˜Œ Dog wellbeing ๐Ÿ˜Œ
๐Ÿ– Nutrition - Holly at Sport Dog Nutrition - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057198050114
What this lady doesnโ€™t know, probably isnโ€™t worth knowing. She is very generous with advice on her group (itโ€™s 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.

๐Ÿ’†โ€โ™€๏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, heโ€™s 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

๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏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

โœ‚๏ธ Groomers โœ‚๏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 Iโ€™m unable to help I will pass you on details if needed ๐Ÿ˜Š

There will be a lot more sectors Iโ€™ve 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!

๐Ÿถ Weekly woofs ๐Ÿถ A week and a half of dogs. Been mega busy since coming back from a week off. A couple of good boys and ...
10/11/2024

๐Ÿถ Weekly woofs ๐Ÿถ

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 ๐Ÿ‘€

Next week is equally as busy and itโ€™s not going to slow down before Christmas! Weโ€™ll 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 Amandaโ€™s availability for new clients or those who may not have secured an appointment!

Six full weeks left until Christmas ๐Ÿ˜ฆ๐Ÿ˜ด

09/11/2024

๐Ÿ“– UPDATED APPOINTMENTS ๐Ÿ“–

After some appointment switches, this is my updated availability.
If you havenโ€™t booked in for Christmas, I highly advise doing so now! These are my final slots for the year. Once theyโ€™re gone, theyโ€™re gone.

๐ŸŽ† November ๐ŸŽ†

11-17th
FULL

18-24th
Friday 22nd 10:30am (bath/deshed)

25-30th
Tuesday 26th 11:30am, 4:30pm
Wednesday 27th 12:30pm

๐ŸŽ„ December ๐ŸŽ„
2nd-8th
Thursday 5th 9:30am, 11:30am (bath/tidy), 3pm, 4pm
Friday 6th 10am (bath/tidy), 12pm, 1pm, 2:30pm

9th-15th
Tuesday 10th 11am
Thursday 12th 11am, 12pm (bath/deshed)

16th-22nd
FULL

๐Ÿ‚ ๐Ÿถ Weekly woofs ๐Ÿถ ๐Ÿ‚ A short week this week as Iโ€™ve started a week off.Iโ€™m back to work on Thursday and will respond to ...
27/10/2024

๐Ÿ‚ ๐Ÿถ Weekly woofs ๐Ÿถ ๐Ÿ‚

A short week this week as Iโ€™ve started a week off.
Iโ€™m back to work on Thursday and will respond to messages then. We finished the week for a nice walk to Hamsterley Forest ๐ŸŒณ ๐ŸŒฒ

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 havenโ€™t booked your appointment for November or December, get in touch as soon as possible as once Iโ€™m full I unfortunately wonโ€™t be able to squeeze anymore dogs in.

Hoping everyone has had a fantastic weekend ๐Ÿ˜Œ

21/10/2024

๐Ÿ“– Available appointments ๐Ÿ“–

23rd-30th HOLIDAY
31st-2nd November - FULL

๐ŸŽ† November ๐ŸŽ†
4th-10th - FULL

11th-17th
Friday 15th - 3pm

18th-24th
Tuesday 19th - 4:30pm
Thursday 21st - 11:30am
Friday 22nd - 10:30am (bath), 12:30pm (bath)

25th-2nd December
Tuesday 26th - 9am, 11am, 4:30pm
Wednesday 27th - 12:30pm

๐Ÿ ๐ŸŽƒ ๐Ÿถ Weekly Woofs ๐Ÿถ ๐ŸŽƒ ๐Ÿ More lovely bits and girls into the salon this week.Itโ€™s been a quieter start to the week but a...
19/10/2024

๐Ÿ ๐ŸŽƒ ๐Ÿถ Weekly Woofs ๐Ÿถ ๐ŸŽƒ ๐Ÿ

More lovely bits and girls into the salon this week.
Itโ€™s 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 ๐Ÿฉต

I have a last minute appointment on Tuesday morning and after that Iโ€™m 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 ๐Ÿ˜Œ

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 Iโ€™m having to up prices by ยฃ2 for all services. I appreciate that it isnโ€™t what people want to hear but after being open a year, Iโ€™ve 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 wonโ€™t 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 ๐Ÿคž๐Ÿป
I like to think my prices are reasonable for the quality of grooms and hope this doesnโ€™t put anyone off ๐Ÿฉต

2- Card payments will stay as is. After discussing Iโ€™ve 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 Iโ€™m also happy to accept card as I know not everyone carries cash now!
Those who bank transfer are still fine to do so ๐Ÿ˜Š

3- Iโ€™m looking at the option of taking 1-2 Saturdayโ€™s off a month. Whilst Iโ€™m not taking new clients on for Saturdayโ€™s as Iโ€™m 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 thatโ€™s fine, I will work around it as itโ€™s 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 ๐Ÿ˜Š
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. Itโ€™s 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 ๐Ÿฅฐ

๐Ÿ‚ ๐ŸŽƒ ๐Ÿถ Weekly woofs ๐Ÿถ ๐ŸŽƒ ๐Ÿ‚ Here is your weekly dose of adorable dogs.I hope everyone is having a lovely weekend ๐ŸฉตThe pumpk...
13/10/2024

๐Ÿ‚ ๐ŸŽƒ ๐Ÿถ Weekly woofs ๐Ÿถ ๐ŸŽƒ ๐Ÿ‚

Here is your weekly dose of adorable dogs.
I hope everyone is having a lovely weekend ๐Ÿฉต
The pumpkins and autumn photo backgrounds are out in full force - soon itโ€™ll be Christmas themed as itโ€™s only 10 weeks until we close for Christmas ๐Ÿ˜จ ๐ŸŽ„

08/10/2024

๐Ÿถ ๐Ÿšจ LAST MINUTE APPOINTMENT ๐Ÿšจ ๐Ÿถ

Iโ€™ve had a last minute appointment become available tomorrow at 2:30 if anyone has forgotten to book in/wants to move an appointment forward ๐Ÿ˜Š

07/10/2024

๐Ÿ“” ๐Ÿ‚ Remaining appointments ๐Ÿ‚ ๐Ÿ“”

I now have very few appointments left for October. If you havenโ€™t 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.

14-20th
Wednesday 16th - 11am
Thursday 17th - 3pm, 3:30pm

21st-23rd
Wednesday 23rd - 12pm, 1pm, 3:30pm, 4:30pm, 5pm (bath)

๐Ÿถ Weekly woofs ๐Ÿถ Itโ€™s felt like a very long, busy week in the shop but had lots of good boys and girls ๐ŸฉตA lot of dogs in...
05/10/2024

๐Ÿถ Weekly woofs ๐Ÿถ

Itโ€™s felt like a very long, busy week in the shop but had lots of good boys and girls ๐Ÿฉต

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 ๐Ÿฆ” ๐Ÿคข), 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

๐ŸŽƒ ๐Ÿ‚ UPDATED OCTOBER APPOINTMENTS ๐Ÿ‚ ๐ŸŽƒ

Updated appointments for October are below.
NEW CLIENTS - I am unlikely going to be accepting new clients through December as Iโ€™m going to be too busy to dedicate the time to dogs that I donโ€™t 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.

October availability:
7-13th
FULL

14-20th
Wednesday 16th - 11am
Thursday 17th - 3pm, 3:30pm

21st-23rd
Wednesday 23rd - 12pm, 1pm, 3:30pm, 4:30pm, 5pm (bath)

24th-30th
HOLIDAY

31st
FULL

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 ๐Ÿ˜Š
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

๐Ÿถ Weekly woofs ๐Ÿถ Some new and lots of returning faces this week. Poor Thursday dogs got absolutely drenched walking to a...
29/09/2024

๐Ÿถ Weekly woofs ๐Ÿถ

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 hasnโ€™t 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 Iโ€™m not sure on how full her diary is ๐Ÿ˜Š

Hope everyone is having a lovely relaxing weekend!

๐Ÿถ Weekly Woofs ๐Ÿถ Another busy week.  Missed a few photos this week though โ˜น๏ธ so if Iโ€™ve missed your pupper and you have ...
21/09/2024

๐Ÿถ Weekly Woofs ๐Ÿถ

Another busy week. Missed a few photos this week though โ˜น๏ธ so if Iโ€™ve missed your pupper and you have a photo before theyโ€™ve gotten dirty again, please send it over and Iโ€™ll add them on ๐Ÿฉท
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 ๐Ÿ˜Š

21/09/2024

๐Ÿ ๐ŸŽƒ October appointments ๐ŸŽƒ ๐Ÿ

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.

October
1st-6th
FULL

7th-13th
Thursday 10th - 4pm (small groom)
Friday 11th - 11am

14th-20th
Tuesday 15th - 4:30pm
Wednesday 16th - 11am, 5pm
Thursday 17th - 11am, 11:30am, 2pm, 3pm, 3:30pm

21st-23rd
Wednesday 23rd - 10:30am, 12pm, 1pm, 3:30pm, 4:30pm, 5pm (bath/small groom)

24th-30th
HOLIDAY

๐Ÿถ Weekly woofs ๐Ÿถ Itโ€™s been super busy this week. Thereโ€™s been some long days and lots of very hairy days but Iโ€™m sure ev...
14/09/2024

๐Ÿถ Weekly woofs ๐Ÿถ

Itโ€™s been super busy this week. Thereโ€™s been some long days and lots of very hairy days but Iโ€™m 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 ๐Ÿ˜Š

Address

2 St Elvins Place
Chester-le-Street
DH34JW

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 2pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 6pm
Saturday 8:30am - 5pm

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+447512926590

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Why Iโ€™m here

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. Thatโ€™s him on the right. Jasper is nearly 14 and has been with my through nearly my whole career so far. Heโ€™s 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.

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