Sussex Country Dog Grooming

09/09/2022

Rest in Peace, Your Majesty 🙏

05/08/2022

Someone decided to arrive a little early… 👀

Jackson Peter Nicoll decided the very first day of my maternity leave and Charlie’s first day at his new job was obviously the perfect time to make an appearance!
🙈😅

Born a little prematurely on 1st August 2022 @ 7:24pm
- 5lb 12oz
We’re absolutely smitten - and certainly a little delirious! But our perfect little man is doing amazing and we feel so blessed 🙏🥰💙

I just want to say thank you all for your amazing support and understanding throughout my pregnancy when I had to make last minute changes, take time off or took a little longer to groom your doggies 🙏

I don’t have a set return date yet and will be taking things as they go but will let you all know when I plan on returning as soon as I am able.

Thank you to all of you again, SO SOOO SO much for making the last couple of years so unbelievably amazing and for making my dream of running my own little dog grooming business come true. - (getting super emotional writing this 🤣😭💙)
It’s always been more than just a ‘job’ to me and I feel so blessed to have made some amazing friendships and have so many loyal, caring customers. I’m truly going to miss seeing you and your doggies and their cuddles and kisses so much.

I’ll do my best to keep you all updated with how things are going and if you do have any questions or queries about your puppers please feel free to pop me a message and I’ll do my best to get back to you as soon as possible!

Thank you
So much love 💙🐶
G x

26/07/2022

FATAL DOG ATTACK ON SHEEP 25/7/22

We are sad to report another fatal dog attack on one of the Commoner’s sheep, which was found dead in the stream below the Airman’s Grave yesterday with horrific facial injuries.

Please keep dogs on leads where livestock are present. Sheep worrying is a crime which can have very serious consequences for the dog, its owner and, obviously, the livestock. If you witness a dog worrying sheep on the Forest, please call 01342 822846 immediately. Thank you.

18/07/2022

It’s not even midday yet, and this is the temperature of the pavement and it will keep climbing. Please do not walk your pets. ☀️☀️

13/07/2022

21/06/2022

Our Nelly & Dolly with the boofiest blowdrys possible🤘

17/06/2022

17/06/2022

☀️ PLEASE just don’t take the risk. ☀️

04/06/2022

Hey guys! I will be off on annual leave from June 5th - June 12th. Any messages will be responded to on my return. Thank you! 🙏💙 🐾 x

21/03/2022

Finally a sunny week ahead! These early spring days can often be a dangerous time as we are not the only ones to enjoy the first warm sunshine of the year. For our native cold-blooded wildlife, these warm days mean an opportunity after the long cold winter months to bask in the sunshine and become fully active again after leaving hibernation.

The adder (Vipera berus) is our only native snake which is venomous and therefore potentially harmful. Most adder bites occur between April and July. Adders are mostly secretive and prefer to avoid contact with other animals and humans, however until their body temperature rises enough they are sluggish and often cannot get out of the way in time when danger approaches. An inquisitive nose sniffing the ground or a paw put down in close proximity can get into trouble if the snake strikes in self defence - most adder bites we see are on the head, neck, lower legs or feet.

Adders can vary in colour from pale grey through green brown shade to reddish brown. All colour varieties have a dark brown or black zig zag pattern on their backs but this can be difficult to see in shaded light. Unless injured the adder will move away from the scene as quickly as possible so it is only very rarely that the snake can be seen and identified.

If you suspect your dog may have been bitten by an adder please ring your vets immediately so that they can be prepared to attend to your dog as soon as you arrive.

Signs of an adder bite:
🐍 Very rapid swelling around the area of the bite
🐍 Bruising or bleeding where bitten
🐍 Weakness and lethargy
🐍 Panting
🐍 Lameness
🐍 Drooling
🐍 Vomiting

If bitten your dog may show some or all of these symptoms and they are likely to get progressively worse as time passes after the incident. Adder bites are very painful so even the most stoical of dogs will be showing signs of severe discomfort and will not want to be touched around the area of the bite. If left untreated the dog may develop tremors and convulsions, blood clotting disorders and eventually collapse.

If you are not sure exactly what happened but suspect that your dog may have been bitten please call your vets - even if your dog is yet to show any signs.

First aid:
🐍 Try to keep calm, in this way your dog is more likely to remain calm too. Stress and excitement can speed up your dog’s circulation and therefore the spread of toxins.
🐍 Ignore the snake, don’t risk getting bitten yourself and remember that they are a protected species so harming them is illegal.
🐍 Do not prod or poke the bite area, it will be very painful and your dog will not appreciate it.
🐍 Carry or calmly walk your dog back to your vehicle, excessive movement and excitement can speed up the spread of the toxins.

At the hospital:
Treatment protocols will depend on the severity of the bite, how much time has passed since the bite occurred and other factors including the general health of your dog and whether they have any pre-existing medical conditions. Your dog will be admitted to the hospital for monitoring and close observation and blood tests may be run. Treatment will initially focus on alleviating shock, minimising swelling, supportive care and pain relief. In some cases anti-venom may be recommended.

☀️ Otherwise enjoy the sun! ☀️

31/12/2021

Wishing all of my amazing clients and your fabulous puppy dogs a very Happy New Year!

I hope 2022 brings you all as much happiness as this tyre does for my Frank. 🥳😂❤️🤞🤞

thank you🙏
Stay safe & can’t wait to see you all soon!
G x

25/12/2021

🎄MERRY CHRISTMAS!🎄
- closed until 7th January-

I just want to say a MASSIVE thank you to all of you for your overwhelming kindness and for supporting my little business over what has been a challenging year!

I truly appreciate every single one of you and your beautiful puppers and feel so truly humbled that I get to do a job I love every day.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you. 🙏

I wish you all a truly wonderful Christmas and a happy and healthy 2022!

So much love
Georgia x
🐾❤️

11/11/2021

Colonel Richardson had the idea for a British Dog Army and so started the War Dog School in 1914. The first recruits came entirely from Battersea, Birmingham and Liverpool Homes for Lost Dogs.

This Armistice Day we remember them, along with all the brave soldiers who served in the war. 💙

12/09/2021

☀️ CLOSED ☀️
11th - 18th September

To all my amazing customers!
I will be taking this week off for a long awaited - and much needed break with my boys! 🐶❤️

Please understand that I will not be taking any phone calls during this time and all messages will be responded to on my return to work.

I still can’t believe or thank you all enough for supporting me and my little business during the craziest of times 🙏 I look forward to seeing you and your doggos on my return next week.

Thank you 😊
G x

31/07/2021

👌👏🙌

🛇 Use your Manners! 🛇
The Sniff test - Stop doing that!
The sniff test - a badly engrained habit that society has been taught, without a clear understanding of what they're actually doing.

🚩When you reach out towards a dog, you are using body pressure AT them, giving them no time to assess whether you are safe & whether they require further investigation to pick up your information. You are forcing an interaction of a relationship that hasn't had time to develop. To some dogs, this is quite rude & the reason a lot of dogs snap at or bite people. This can cause alot of behavioral issues because of layered stress due to forced interactions.

🚩If they are on lead, they have no where to go if they are sensitive to spacial pressure, so can end up shutting down, shying away or snapping at your hand so you back off. This is an example of how a dog is now using pressure to turn off pressure & make you back off so they aren't so stressed.

🚩People think by offering your hand it can give the dog time to sniff to know you're friendly... they can sniff without being forced to sniff your hand.Their noses are far more superior than ours & they don't need close contact forced upon them to smell you.

🚩Some dogs might not want to know you. You have no relationship with them and that's perfectly fine. They aren't your dog so you don't need to touch them or steal pats for your own satisfaction.

🤔 If you are meeting a dog, what should you do?
⚠Ask the owner if you can interact with their dog. Not all people want strangers touching their dogs. Especially strangers who you are unlikely to see again.
⚠Stand up straight & relaxed, with your hands at your side.
⚠Ignore the dog & talk to the owner.
⚠Don't stare at the dog & don't try to force an interaction by going in for a pat. If the dog wants to know you, it will come up to you & sniff around. Usually they will move away & then come back for a second sniffathon. Some dogs will bunt your hands & wag their tails, which are good signs that you're likely an accepted new friend. Give them a few slow pats down their back (NOT THEIR HEAD) & then stop. Is the dog happy? Has it accepted your interaction? This will determine whether you can give it more pats.

🐶This is a more stress free option for dogs & a reason why in consultations we can develop a good level of trust, especially with fearful dogs & aggressive dogs, without a bunch of negative side effects from forced interactions.

23/07/2021

If your dog is showing any signs please contact me ASAP to rearrange your appointment 💙🐾

15/07/2021

It’s hard work being handsome🤷‍♀️
A super special appointment getting Alfie ready for his parents wedding this weekend!🤍 Congratulations! 🤍