Experienced, Qualified Dog Grooming services - now salon based in Great Lumley 🐾
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07/12/2024
🎄 🎁 Weekly woofs 🎁 🎄
A busy week to start December. Lots of lovely boys and girls in for pre-Christmas haircuts.
Hoping everyone stays safe and as dry as possible this weekend - double check fences, gates, and your dog’s collar and tags are secured. The wind can disorient dogs.
Currently full for Christmas but I do have availability for January.
Amanda is also now limited on appointments so get in touch to get a last minute appointment before Christmas!
02/12/2024
✨ 🐶 New clients 🐶 ✨
While I am currently booked until Christmas, I do have a few spaces available to take on new regular clients in the New Year.
This could be for full grooming appointments (Spaniels, Poodles, Bichons, Poodle Crosses, Shih tzus, Westies etc) or Bath and deshed appointments (short coat terriers, Labradors, staffies, Frenchies etc).
If you have (or know you’ll soon have) a dog and are looking for an experienced, qualified groomer then please get in touch, we’d be more than happy to help!
30/11/2024
🐶 Weekly woofs 🐶
A quieter week this week, the calm before the Christmas storm!
My own dogs even got baths and haircuts this week as there’ll be no time to get them groomed in December.
I’m currently fully booked but Amanda still has quite a bit of availability for those who still need an appointment before Christmas but I don’t expect them to hang around 👀
25/11/2024
🥶 🐶 Weekly woofs 🐶 🥶
It’s beginning to look a bit like Christmas at The Dogroom…
There were a lot of lovely boys and girls in the salon this week even though it was freezing cold.
I also have two lovely work experience students who come for a couple of hours a week and one of them helped get the Christmas decorations started in the shop.
A reminder that I’m now pretty much fully booked for December and will probably struggle to shuffle appointments - however Amanda still has some availability due to taking on more days so if I can’t help, I can pass you her number to get booked in 😊
Hoping everyone has a lovely quiet week ahead!
16/11/2024
📖 UPDATED APPOINTMENTS 📖
Currently only two appointments at the beginning of December left.
Once these appointments are gone, I have no more availability for 2024. After Saturday 21st December I will be closed until January 7th.
Amanda currently has availability as she has opened more days so I will pass enquiries to her for those who have missed the boat on appointments 😊
🎆 November 🎆
18-24th
FULL
25-30th
FULL
🎄 December 🎄
2nd-8th
Thursday 5th 11:30am (bath/tidy), 3pm, 4pm
9th-15th
FULL
16th-22nd
FULL
I can operate a cancellation list for regular clients but I can’t guarantee that anyone will cancel.
I will send out reminder texts every Saturday to make sure you still want the appointment time 😊
16/11/2024
🐶 Weekly Woofs 🐶
It’s been a long, furry week. I’m sure there have been lots of sleepy dogs after their haircuts 😴
We also had our first walk with coats this week now that the temperature has dropped 🥶
With snow forecast for next week if anyone isn’t sure about attending appointments please let me know - hopefully it won’t be too bad ❄️
Have a lovely weekend 😌
11/11/2024
📖 AMANDA AVAILABILITY 📖
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, Amanda’s appointments will disappear fast as she has only just added Thursday and Friday availability.
I’d new clients are looking to book, Amanda will have more availability than myself!
Available dates for appointments.
Sat 30th November-
10am/11:30am/1:30pm/3pm
As a groomer, I know a lot of dog people. I’ve met a lot of dog people and have a network of dog people who I know well and trust.
I’m going to share a few here, but also if anyone is looking for anything specific then please ask - I’m sure I can speak to friends/other people may know.
Some pages are tagging and others aren’t so I have added their page link to the post.
🐕 Dog Trainers and behaviourist 🐕
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
🐽 Dog Training Activities 🎾
I can’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 didn’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
🚶♀️ Dog walkers, daycare, and boarding 🚶♀️
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.
😌 Dog wellbeing 😌
🍖 Nutrition - Holly at Sport Dog Nutrition - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057198050114
What this lady doesn’t know, probably isn’t worth knowing. She is very generous with advice on her group (it’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.
💆♀️ 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, he’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
🏃♀️ 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
✂️ Groomers ✂️
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 I’m unable to help I will pass you on details if needed 😊
There will be a lot more sectors I’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!
10/11/2024
🐶 Weekly woofs 🐶
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 👀
Next week is equally as busy and it’s not going to slow down before Christmas! We’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 Amanda’s availability for new clients or those who may not have secured an appointment!
Six full weeks left until Christmas 😦😴
09/11/2024
📖 UPDATED APPOINTMENTS 📖
After some appointment switches, this is my updated availability.
LAST AVAILABILITY FOR 2024. After Saturday 21st December I will be closed until January 2025.
However, Amanda has extra availability due to opening more days 🥳
🎆 November 🎆
A short week this week as I’ve started a week off.
I’m back to work on Thursday and will respond to messages then. We finished the week for a nice walk to Hamsterley Forest 🌳 🌲
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 haven’t booked your appointment for November or December, get in touch as soon as possible as once I’m full I unfortunately won’t be able to squeeze anymore dogs in.
More lovely bits and girls into the salon this week.
It’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 🩵
I have a last minute appointment on Tuesday morning and after that I’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 😌
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 I’m having to up prices by £2 for all services. I appreciate that it isn’t what people want to hear but after being open a year, I’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 won’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 £2 will give me a buffer to cover these costs without making it too much more difficult for people to afford 🤞🏻
I like to think my prices are reasonable for the quality of grooms and hope this doesn’t put anyone off 🩵
2- Card payments will stay as is. After discussing I’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 I’m also happy to accept card as I know not everyone carries cash now!
Those who bank transfer are still fine to do so 😊
3- I’m looking at the option of taking 1-2 Saturday’s off a month. Whilst I’m not taking new clients on for Saturday’s as I’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 that’s fine, I will work around it as it’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 😊
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. It’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 🥰
13/10/2024
🍂 🎃 🐶 Weekly woofs 🐶 🎃 🍂
Here is your weekly dose of adorable dogs.
I hope everyone is having a lovely weekend 🩵
The pumpkins and autumn photo backgrounds are out in full force - soon it’ll be Christmas themed as it’s only 10 weeks until we close for Christmas 😨 🎄
08/10/2024
🐶 🚨 LAST MINUTE APPOINTMENT 🚨 🐶
I’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 😊
07/10/2024
📔 🍂 Remaining appointments 🍂 📔
I now have very few appointments left for October. If you haven’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.
It’s felt like a very long, busy week in the shop but had lots of good boys and girls 🩵
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 🦔 🤢), 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!
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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. That’s him on the right. Jasper is nearly 14 and has been with my through nearly my whole career so far. He’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.
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. He’s the goofy looking one on the left. He’s 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 he’s now a permanent member of the family.
While I’m still walking and love my little family of dogs, I’m 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 I’ve 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!
