Stoughton Tails

Stoughton Tails Stoughton Tails dog grooming is a rural, quiet home salon located in Stoughton village.

First day back and I had the pleasure of these cuties today!! Bobby, Jack & Chiko 💙🩵💚 Dash the Lab Cross also popped in ...
31/03/2025

First day back and I had the pleasure of these cuties today!! Bobby, Jack & Chiko 💙🩵💚 Dash the Lab Cross also popped in for his regular nail trim but we didn’t get a photo as he was a bit nervous.

The salon is open again this Monday 31st March!!! I’m fully booked with next availability on Tuesday 6th May! Book your ...
27/03/2025

The salon is open again this Monday 31st March!!! I’m fully booked with next availability on Tuesday 6th May! Book your dog in asap and we can get them back onto their normal schedule. Thanks for everyone’s patience. Looking forward to seeing you all. 🐾🐾🐾

18/03/2025

WARNING‼️….. boring post about new terms & conditions.
I much prefer grooming your dogs to all this admin stuff. 🤓
So here goes …..

I’ll be emailing all clients with a NEW CUSTOMER CONTRACT to read and sign. Or you can sign it when you next come in for an appointment. 👍
I’ve updated my terms & conditions as follows:
🐾 CANCELLATION POLICY-Appointments can be cancelled or rearranged up to 24hrs before without charge. A cancellation fee of £10 will apply if you contact me with less than 24hrs notice.
🐾 NO SHOW POLICY-If you do not show up for an appointment I will have to charge you the full cost of the appointment.
🐾 LATE ARRIVAL POLICY-If you’re running late please let me know. I may not be able to complete your dog’s groom as planned as I usually have a full diary of appointments each day.
🐾 LATE COLLECTION POLICY-Please collect your dog within 30 minutes maximum of me texting you to say that they are ready (unless we have already agreed a later pick up.) A £10 charge will apply for late collections.
🐾 MATTED DOG POLICY-I know that no owner deliberately lets their dog become matted, but it does happen quite easily and it can be very difficult to groom a dog with a matted coat. I will always prioritise the welfare of your dog and won’t inflict any excessive pain or discomfort to your dog whilst in my care. I may need to clip your dog’s coat very short if it is matted and this can cause irritation as the blades have to run under the matted hair, very close to the skin, which takes longer than a regular clip. I cannot be held liable for any after grooming effects of matt clipping procedures or for problems uncovered on a badly matted, neglected coat. There’s a much higher risk that the dog’s skin could be nicked with the clippers when the coat is matted.

Thanks for your understanding and if you need any advice on how to care for your dog’s coat at home, feel free to ask me 🙂

Kirsty 🐾

Stoughton Tails is open again on Monday 31st March! I’m looking forward to seeing you and your doggies again soon 😌 I’m ...
17/03/2025

Stoughton Tails is open again on Monday 31st March! I’m looking forward to seeing you and your doggies again soon 😌 I’m afraid most of April is already fully booked but I’m doing my best to get you all in the diary and back onto a regular schedule asap.
Check your emails as I’ve sent out an update which also includes a link to my online booking system where you can sign up and book your own appointments online. It’s really easy! Many clients already use the online booking system but not all. Once set up you can also download the app onto your phone so you can always check when your appointments are.
If you prefer you can still book by sending me a text message too.
Thanks and have a good evening.
Kirsty 🐾

15/03/2025

🐶🐾LET'S TALK ABOUT BRUSHING 🐾🐶
Brushing your dog between grooming appointments is so important for any breed, not just the poodle crosses.

Regular brushing not only prevents matts and tangles, but also promotes healthy skin and coat growth plus helps dogs regulate their body temperature better ✨

No groomer enjoys shaving a matted dog and the only reason they would shave was to avoid major discomfort and pain that would be caused to the dog by trying to work the tangles out of the coat. This can be prevented by regularly brushing your dog at home in between grooming appointments.

All you need to brush your dog at home are two tools - a slicker brush and a comb. (https://www.mutneys.com/shop/mutneys-slicker-brushes/). You can also use an Anti-Tangle Spray to help work through the tangled areas (https://www.mutneys.com/shop/anti-tangle-spray/) 💙

Here we have shared the recommended brushing amount for specific coat types:
🐶 Curly Coats - Everyday
These include Poodle Crosses & Bichon Frise.

🐶 Silky Coats - Everyday (if long) / Twice a Week (if short)
These include Spaniels & Shih-Tzu.

🐶 Double Coats - Twice a Week
These include Golden Retrievers, Collies, Huskies, German Shepherds.

🐶 Wire Haired - Once a Week
These include Border Terriers & Schnauzers

🐶 Smooth Coats - Once a Week
These include Pugs, Frenchies & Labs.

👉 TOP TIP: Have patience. The first time you brush your dog may be hard as the coat will probably be tangled / matted, but don’t worry it gets much easier! Always remember, the more often you brush, the easier it will be next time. Try and get into a routine and think about integrating brushing your dog into your daily life (i.e. whilst you’re waiting for the kettle to boil for example).

Happy brushing! Trust us, your dog will thank you 🙌

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Hi all, just a quick update to let you know I had my op. Everything went well and recovery is going well too 👍 The salon...
27/02/2025

Hi all, just a quick update to let you know I had my op. Everything went well and recovery is going well too 👍 The salon will be open again on Monday 31st March. I’m fully booked for the first couple of weeks back but have availability from Thursday 10th April. If you need an appointment just drop me a message or book online. I’m missing my clients and all the doggies but not long until I’ll be covered in dog hair again 🥰🐾 Thank you for your patience 🙏

A lovely working day with this bunch today. Jack the for a hand strip. 🐾 Rolo the for a bath and deshed. 🐾 Mabel the...
16/01/2025

A lovely working day with this bunch today. Jack the for a hand strip. 🐾 Rolo the for a bath and deshed. 🐾 Mabel the for her regular groom. 🐾 And Fitz the for his regular groom. 🐾

My prices will be increasing slightly from January 2025. I’ll message you each individually or speak to you face to face...
30/12/2024

My prices will be increasing slightly from January 2025. I’ll message you each individually or speak to you face to face about the new price for your dog. 🐾

But generally speaking prices are as follows:
45 min groom £30
1hr groom £35
1.5hr groom £42
2hr groom £46
2.5hr groom £58
3hr groom £70

Bath & brush 70% of full groom price
DIY bath £15 for 30 mins incl shampoo & towel
Nail trim £8

1hr initial EmmiPet teeth clean £40
30 min EmmiPet follow up teeth clean £25
15 min EmmiPet maintenance teeth clean £15

DIY bath £15 for 30 mins incl shampoo & towel

*Grooming includes bath, brush, nail trim, ear clean, and sanitary trim* 🐾

PRICES WILL VARY SLIGHTLY IF DOG IS MATTED OR DOESN’T GET GROOMED ON A REGULAR SCHEDULE.

I use the best quality shampoos on the market. Your dog gets my one on one attention in a small, quiet salon. And I’m always happy to offer tips and advice on grooming, skin issues, diet issues if I can. 🐾

Thank you for your continued business.
HAPPY NEW YEAR! 🥳 🌟🐾

If you are thinking “wow it costs less for me at the hairdressers than it does for my dog to be groomed” then let me exp...
29/12/2024

If you are thinking “wow it costs less for me at the hairdressers than it does for my dog to be groomed” then let me explain ……

*Your hairdresser is only working on your head, I am grooming the entirety of your dog (legs, feet, head, body, underarms, tummy, ge****ls, tail, face, ears)
*I bath and shampoo the whole dog, not just the head. And I get soaked when the dog shakes. Your hairdresser is only washing the hair on your head and you sit nice and still.
*Your hairdresser doesn’t trim your nails. I risk being bitten, nibbled and growled at, as not all dogs like having their nails trimmed and filed.
*I clean and shave your dog’s bum and pick gunk out of their eyes! Not many hairdressers will do this 😆
*Hairdressers don’t risk being bitten while they work! Some dogs are afraid, sensitive, or have had bad previous experiences which makes them prone to bite. This is something dog groomers have to deal with on a daily basis. It can be scary and very stressful!
*Hairdressers don’t have to cut your hair while you constantly wriggle and move. Most dogs don’t sit completely still so we are always trying to work around their movements with very sharp scissors and clipper blades.
*Hairdressers don’t get licked on their face or in their ear or up their nose by their clients. I have dogs that do this to me. I actually don’t mind that much. 😆
*You wash and brush your hair regularly before going to the hairdresser. Most dogs are not bathed every couple of days or brushed daily.

Don’t compare dog grooming to a hairdressers appointment. There are many differences between the two.

My surgery has been rescheduled for Monday 3rd February 2025. I will reopen and take bookings from Monday 31st March 202...
28/12/2024

My surgery has been rescheduled for Monday 3rd February 2025. I will reopen and take bookings from Monday 31st March 2025. 🐾

In the meantime I have availability as follows:
20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st Jan - several appointments available. 🐾

If you need help finding another dog groomer while I’m off in Feb and March please let me know. 🐾

24/12/2024

Merry Christmas to all my clients (both furry & human!) Thank you for your business and have a wonderful Christmas time …. 🎄🐾

Unfortunately my surgery this month got postponed. I have some availability and am taking bookings from Thursday 16th Ja...
20/12/2024

Unfortunately my surgery this month got postponed. I have some availability and am taking bookings from Thursday 16th January to Friday 24th January if anyone needs an appointment. I may also be open and working for the week commencing 27th January but this isn’t 100% yet as I’m still waiting for a confirmation on new surgery date. Thanks 👍🐾

Now taking bookings for January!!! As my surgery date has been postponed, dates may change, but I’ll do my best to give ...
09/12/2024

Now taking bookings for January!!! As my surgery date has been postponed, dates may change, but I’ll do my best to give you plenty of notice. 👍 For those of you who have booked with me in February (when I was expecting to return to work) you can book in January instead if you prefer. Many thanks for your flexibility. 🙏🐾🐾🐾

*** NOW FULLY BOOKED IN DECEMBER***🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟Unfortunately my scheduled surgery for Monday 9 Dec has been postpone...
07/12/2024

*** NOW FULLY BOOKED IN DECEMBER***
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Unfortunately my scheduled surgery for Monday 9 Dec has been postponed! 🤦🏻‍♀️ I know many of you have booked with other groomers that I have recommended. If you’ve not managed to get an appointment, I’m taking bookings for the week commencing 16th December and also for 23rd December. 🌟 Send me a message 07761192836 and I’ll reply asap. I’m also taking bookings for January but things may change as and when I get a new surgery date. It’s very frustrating trying to plan around so many unknowns, but I’ll do the best I can to book you in. Many thanks. Kirsty 🐾

I love a good ‘before’ & ‘after’!! Ben and Jellybean can see again 🥳😆🐾
19/11/2024

I love a good ‘before’ & ‘after’!! Ben and Jellybean can see again 🥳😆🐾

As many of you are aware I will be closed from 9th December ‘24 to 3rd February ‘25. I’m having surgery and need to take...
06/11/2024

As many of you are aware I will be closed from 9th December ‘24 to 3rd February ‘25. I’m having surgery and need to take it easy for a few weeks.
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There are only a few appointments available before I close. Contact me by text 07761192836 to book:
Monday 11th Nov 2pm
Tuesday 12th Nov 9.30am, 11.30am
Wednesday 13th Nov 9am, 11am, 1pm
Friday 15th Nov 9am
These are the only appointments available!
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Here’s a list of dog groomers who have offered to take on some of my clients while I’m off, however some are already fully booked for Xmas.
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Thank you for supporting my small business. Thank you for your patience.
Keep grooming and keep brushing!
Kirsty 🐾

Address

Chichester

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 3:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 3:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 3:30pm
Saturday 9:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+447761192836

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Christmas dogs
Christmas dogs

Merry Christmas to all my clients (both furry & human!) Thank you for your business and have a wonderful Christmas time …. 🎄🐾

Love my doggy clients!
Love my doggy clients!

It’s been too long since I posted photos or a video!! I’m flat out busy and keep forgetting. So here is a selection of some (but not all) of my lovely clients over the past couple of weeks. #doggroominglife

Emmipet canine teeth cleaning is available in my salon. If your dog has bad breath and staining on the teeth, these are all signs of a build of bacteria, plaque and tartar! You can prevent painful, expensive dental disease in your dog’s mouth with a little bit of cleaning and dental care and maintenance. #emmipetteethcleaning #emmipetuk #caninehealth #caninedentalcare

It’s a wrap!!! 😊 It’s been a busy few weeks getting all the doggy clients Christmas ready 🤪 I hope you all have a fabulous festive break! 🎄I’ll be open again on 3rd Jan. Merry Christmas!🌟🎅🏻🐾

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