Pet Grooming by Kirsty

Shout out Sunday!! Huge thank you to the team at Millie’s Vets. The past two weeks were hard but we got there!! Look at Miss Valerie eating independently again ❤️ We still have a way to go to get her back to an ideal weight and praying this doesn’t happen again but we are eating!! Millie's Vets #vets #animalhealth #rabbits #rabbitlife #rabbitlove #rabbitsofinstagram #congleton #congletonbusiness #congletontown

Come along and watch Diego have his first groom at the salon #chihuahua #chihuahuasofinstagram #dog #dogsofinstagram #doggroomer #texas #western #cowboy #congleton #congletonbusiness #congletoninphotographs📸 #macclesfield #macclesfielddoglovers #sandbach #sandbachlife #astbury #astburymere #glebefarm

She’s home!!!! Trying to get the hang of the whole harness situation but she’s home ❤️

Thank you for creating this Maria The Dog Grooming Nerd

Not long until I’m back on English ground. I’m back in the salon from Wednesday but will be in the salon tomorrow to bath Alan and Derek so I’ll return all messages then. Hope you’ve all enjoyed seeing the pictures I’ve been putting up. This was from our last night when we went up The Arc De Triomphe #holiday #minibreak #refresh #paris #parisfrance

Derek is a bugger for chewing his feet, he gets lost in the moment and it becomes a habit. So we were definitely going to try the new Lavender Fizzy Foot Soak which is part of the new spa we have at the moment #maltese #maltesedog #dogsofinstagram #doglover #footcare #pawcare #pawspa #spadays #spatreatment #congleton #congletonbusiness #congletoncheshire #astbury #astburymere #glebefarm @peanutandpicklecompany

Tomorrow is the start of a new month. So let’s start on a positive note! Puppy grooms are so important for every dog. You should be booking those puppy intro grooms before you even bring your puppy home. Here we have the adorable Otter who came in for his puppy intro. Using treats as a reward he soon settled in to the noise of the hairdryer and let me even card his coat too!! #borderterrier #borderterriersofinstagram #dog #dogsofinstagram #doggroomer #springtime #springflowers #sunflowers #congleton #congletonbusiness #congletoninphotographs📸 #macclesfield #macclesfielddoglovers #sandbach #sandbachlife #astbury #astburymere #glebefarm

And just like that we are at the end of another year in the salon. Thank you so much to each and everyone who has supported my business this year. Not just by trusting me with your dogs but for the likes, shares and comments. For the chatter, the gossip, the laughter and sometimes the tears. I always say I wouldn’t be where I am with out your loyalty. I’m not the groomer for everyone, I’m honest about things that some people can take offence to, no one wants to hear if their dog has struggled with grooming due to behaviour but for me you have to be. It’s so important we listen to our dogs and do what’s best for them every single day! With that being said, the salon is now closed for grooming until the 5th Jan 2024.I will be at the salon tomorrow to bath my dogs so the salon is open for any last minute gifts, treats or shampoo you may need while we are closed. Merry Christmas each and every one of you and we will see you all soon ❤️#dog #dogsofinstagram #doggroomer #doggrooming #lovedogs #christmas #christmastime #christmasdecor #christmasiscoming #candy #candyshop #congleton #congletonbusiness #congletoninphotographs📸 #astbury #astburymere #glebefarm

Earlier this week Nellie had her first visit to the salon for a much needed haircut. How fabulous does she look now!! We just fell in love with her, such a beautiful young lady #poodle #poodlesofinstagram #standardpoodle #standardpoodlesofinstagram #poodlepower #poodlesofficial #poodlestyle #dogsofinstagram #dogslife #doggroomer #dogsofinsta #congleton #congletonpark #astbury #astburymere #glebefarm

We are now into our last week in the salon until we close for our Christmas break. I know a lot of you have messaged about appointments for next year, we are working through them so don’t panic if you’ve not heard anything yet. These last few days are so busy so can we ask you are on time for appointments and collections. If you are more than 10 mins late dropping off then we will have to reschedule your appointment and a fee will apply #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram #christmasdogs #poodle #maltese #cockerpoo #labradoodle #doggroomer #doggrooming #congleton #astbury #glebefarm

Week one down!!! Two more to go…ish #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram #dogsukofinstagram #maltese #shihtzu #cockerpoo #cavalierkingcharlesspaniel #germanshepherdpuppy #doggroomer #doggrooming #merrychristmas #christmas #madness #santapaws #congleton #astbury #glebefarm

Beautiful Barley came in for his first groom today. He is only 5 months and this was his first time in a salon, such a brave boy ❤️❤️

Beautiful Connie had her first groom with us today, trying to keep her still was a challenge but we did it ❤️

As groomers we see a wide variety of dogs, all with different coat types. The most common ones are the poodle crosses and these can be the hardest to maintain and kept in a longer coat. We are often asked to keep the coat long and not to “scalp” your dogs. Trust us, we do not train for years and continue to master the art just to shave your dog down. When attending a grooming appointment with the hopes of your dog leaving with a longer trim they must have a knot free coat. Brushing and combing at home will prevent this. This is Ted, he’s still a youngster at 8 months old. He came in today for his 3rd puppy groom. Normally at this stage I would ask owners to have the coat trimmed down but I genuinely cannot fault his owners. Each visit his coat has been immaculate. As you can see from this video the comb goes through his fur from the root to the end. If I part his fur anywhere you can clearly see the skin and no matting. This is nothing to do with products that I have used or techniques when bathed. His mum takes great care of his coat, bathing him weekly, blow drying his coat and brushing/combing through very frequently. He is still a dog, he still gets mucky and muddy on walks but the attention after is what is needed. If anyone would like any tips on maintenance for a long coat please do ask ❤️❤️

Always happy to see these two beautiful faces ❤️❤️

Little late in the day but here is Top Tip Thursday. With the increase in dog thefts I thought I’d show you this little tip I saw.