Hi, I'm Lucy and provide mobile, in-home styling for small doodle dogs.
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All grooms ensure every dog has the best experience possible during their groom whilst looking and smelling great at the end of it.
Wilfred had a big transformation today! It was his first professional groom in quite a while, and he was such a good boy. I love these non-traditional schnauzer cuts ✂️ 😍 🐶
Also, my admin has been pretty rubbish lately so if I don't reply to a message, I have likely just forgotten, so feel free to message me again to remind me if I need to book you in 😁
Hi everyone,
Thanks to all of you for being so kind and supportive at this difficult time for me; it really has been made so much easier having so many understanding customers and friends, and of course seeing your lovely pets brightens my day.
My husband passed away 3 weeks ago, and a few of you have asked about flowers and/or donations - I know this cause may be close to some of you too, so wanted to share the fundraiser in Brett's name for The Brain Tumour Charity just in case anyone wanted to add to this. But, your understanding in me changing appointments around is more than enough!
For those of you who have had to miss an appointment or 2 recently, I currently have some slots in June. Please don't get in touch this week as the funeral is tomorrow, but next week I'm sure I will be able to look in my diary and fit some more in 🙏👍 So far no cancellations at the moment, so if you're booked in it will most likely go ahead.
🐶🐕🐾😺🐇🐁🐢❤️🌻
Help Lucy Hawke raise money to support The Brain Tumour Charity
Murray the Maine C**n has been having regular claw trims and brush throughs to prevent matting and he is such a good boy! He likes to lie on his side on the table for most of it and doesn't make a fuss 😻🐈⬛️
Rabbits are for life, not just for Easter 🐰🐣🥚
3 years ago I dressed up as a rabbit and did a sponsored walk through Sevenoaks to raise money for Bobtails Rabbit and Guinea Pig Rescue and to also raise awareness of good rabbit care after so many were ending up in rescues after lockdown.
I was invited on BBC Radio to talk LIVE about lockdown rabbits and you can listen👂 here: awarehttps://youtu.be/OM4kHmJFgvE?si=YLVK7CxIVMTlC9ZK
It's Bunsters' birthday today 🥳🐰 and he was treated to his nails done in the comfort of his own home 🏡 💅
His owner has left a lovely review, which shows the benefits of having me come to you for mobile grooming 🚗
He's got a spring in his step now and was happy to let me stroke him after his nail trim as he hopped off for his free roam time around the house 🐇
Lovely little Ruby the frenchie had a spa session at the salon today with a soothing mud pack and Paw Fizz treatment for her itchy feet and skin. 🛁🧼
She enjoyed her massage while we waited for them to work their magic💆♀️🪄
As we approach allergy season, dogs can get extra itchy and these are a great couple of add ons to compliment hypoallergenic diets and/or veterinary treatment. Even a simple bath, blowdry, and thorough skin inspection during the grooming process can help wash away allergens and pick up early hidden skin issues early.
You can also ask for the extra sensitive, Scentless Shampoo by which is included in the price of the groom. I'm super picky about shampoos because I have really sensitive hands, so all shampoos used are free of nasties like SLS, parabens etc. 🧴🐶🐾
Phoebe and her brother brother Bertie love coming to the salon for a good deshed and tidy up to keep their thick coats more manageable at home. Here she is lying down offering her paws for me to trim ☺️✂️🐾
Someone spotted her owner... 😄🐶🐾
Lovely example of how to hold a guinea pig safely and comfortably 😊 and with children it's always a good idea to sit on the floor like this, so if the guinea pig wants to waddle away they can do safely.
I often do my guinea pig and rabbit nail trims on the floor or sat down, and it's great for bonding time with their owners, too 😄
Poppy's ready for Valentines day 💝
Well, I thought I would just enter for a fun day out with lots of tips for my grooms from the judges, but Daisy and I managed to place 3rd in our first grooming competition! 😀🏆🥉
Everyone competing was so good I wasn't expecting to get anything, especially not knowing what Daisy would be like, but she was really good for me, thankfully ☺️
I'm looking forward to putting some tips into practice to make your dogs look even more fabulous 👌 👏 😍
🐾 Facebook is dropping 5 star 🌟 ratings if there hasn’t been any reviews for a while, so if you have had a positive experience and are happy with Dinky Doodles service’s please leave a positive review as it means so much to small business. Thank you for your continued support 🐾🐶
Rabbits can die if groomed incorrectly - 4 rabbit deaths through grooming were reported in December in a grooming Facebook group amongst dog groomers.
Rabbits are a whole different ball game when it comes to grooming. A bath and blowdry that a trained dog groomer would give to a dog could kill a rabbit. 🐇☠️
A simple google on how to trim a rabbit's nails can easily lead to dangerous and inhumane restraining practises, despite being posted with intentions to help people and their rabbits. When I googled rabbit courses only last year, the first thing I came to was recommending 'trancing', which places rabbits on their back, putting them in a state of fear that can be fatal. 😬🐰
Being prey animals, a very different approach is needed to handling. If you have rabbits, you will know how different they are to dogs in many ways (but just as great!) although their need for nail trims, brushing and sometimes even haircuts can be just as regular. ✂️🐇
Don't be afraid to ask your rabbit groomer what handling techniques they use, whether they 'trance', what their experience is and even how they can ensure your rabbit is kept away from dogs and cats in a grooming environment. ☮️
Qualifications for rabbit grooming are near enough non-existent (something I hope to change one day), so experience and understanding in rabbit behaviour is a must. That being said, myself and only one other groomer in the UK are currently on the directory of groomers for rabbits https://furrytailspress.com/directory-of-groomers after undertaking training with Ceritifed Rabbit Groomer Anjie Coates. 📜🐰
I've always had a way with little critters since having my first rabbit, Pepper, at 4 years old, and have been called 'the little critter whisperer'! 🐹🐀🐭🐰
Many people don't know where to go for rabbit grooming so don't forget to add a review for me on Facebook to help spread the word or simply share the importance of finding the right groomer to your rabbit owning friends. 😊🗣 Many of you do already, and little critter owners and I are very grateful 🙏
Peggie's been doing really well with her ultrasonic teeth cleaning sessions 🦷🪥 😊
She's not a fan of her teeth being brushed and has therefore been having mini sessions to help get her used to it at her own pace to prevent teeth and gum problems in the future. 🐶🦷
Sweet little Oscar in for his groom today ❤️
Barley is such a sweetheart 💕 She's been getting her teeth cleaned with me at home, and today came to the salon for a proper pamper and got so cosy on the dog bed she didn't want to leave 😄😴
Carter was such a good puppy for his big boy cut! Dawn at Any paws dog grooming does the best puppy sessions to build up confidence, which work equally as well for older dogs who are a bit nervous of new places. He was so confident for his first full groom with me, no doubt thanks to Dawn working with him the past few months, which allowed me to make him look extra cute 😍
Teddy 🧸 was super relaxed for his groom today 😌 he can be a bit of a cheeky bunny, but I think he is starting to love being groomed now. 🐰
Along with a haircut, I also 'pluck' some of his dead coat which is what rabbits do to groom one another and themselves, so it's something that feels natural to them, and they often quite enjoy it. 😊🐰
Lone rabbits can appreciate the helping hand with grooming from their human, and equally for those rabbits in pairs, it can be helpful to take on the grooming role to prevent them injesting the dead hair they pull out with their mouths which can cause blockages in their sensitive stomachs. 🐇🐇
If you have any questions about grooming little critters, just ask 😄 and I talk about guinea pig grooming in my book 'The Happy, Healthy Guinea Pig Guidebook' available on Amazon 📚
Little fluffball Bertie had his first big boy haircut today! 💇♂️ 🐶 his owner wanted him turned into a more manageable teddy 🧸 ❤️
Remy changed colour today! She has such a beautiful thick coat with some schnauzer colouring and a little bichon curl 😍
She gets up to a lot of messy mischief, so I did a nice short chin today 🐶✂️
A rare photo of Honey sitting still today! Ted is a bit camera shy, and I have to catch him when he's back to relaxing in his spot on the sofa 🛋 I love grooming these 2 😍
Thanks to everyone who has contributed, either through purchasing a bow that I made, or simply a generous donation! Big thank you to Dawn at Any paws dog grooming for having the bows on display to help raise a large amount of this. And thanks to mum for letting me raid the festive fabric shelf 🎄🙏
If you're ever thinking about taking on another dog I'd highly recommend this charity. They're always looking for fosterers across the country, particularly people who already have confident dogs. 🐕🐕
About the charity:
Many Tears Animal Rescue (MTAR) is based in Carmarthenshire, Wales but has dogs in foster homes throughout the UK. We take in and rehome primarily ex-breeding dogs who are no longer required; those on "death row" in the pounds and those whose owners are no longer able to keep them.
We are a unique rescue in that the majority of our dogs are ex-breeders and many have never seen the outside world before. With the help of our staff, fosterers and other volunteers we provide a special and loving environment to help all our dogs adapt and find permanent, loving new homes. All potential adopters are interviewed and homes vetted and we do our utmost best to find the right home for each dog. The rescue has grown considerably since it first opened and now homes in excess of 3,000 dogs a year.
All our dogs are spayed/neutered, micro chipped, inoculated and wormed but in addition to this we get many dogs in need of specialist veterinary care. Some of the most frequent problems we encounter are dogs who arrive here with eye and heart problems, along with those with liver shunts and joint problems. Any treatment is required is financed by donations to the rescue which enable us to ensure each dog receives the specialist care it needs.
Dogs looking for homes: https://www.manytearsrescue.org/dogslookingforhomes.php
Fostering:
https://www.manytearsrescue.org/page_.php?i=136
Donate:
https://www.manytearsrescue.org/donate.php
And that's a wrap for 2023! Thanks for all of your support this year, keeping me busy with your lovely dogs 🐕❤️
This time 2 years ago I took the leap of leaving my art teaching job of 7 years to work with animals full time and am so glad I did! Some of the dogs can be challenging but rewarding, like teenagers, and I now get to sculpt with scissors and fur 😀 ✂️
Reg is all ready for Christmas and is definitely on the good list 🎄 🎅
Freddie and Fernando had their Xmas nail trims today, ready for lots of fuss on the sofa minus the scratchy claws 🛋🎄
Managed to get the whole furry family in for these 🐶😺🐾📸🎄
Would you believe these 2 are 16?! 🎄
The blueberry facial worked wonders 🫐🐶😊
Monty 🐶😍
Peggie and Daisie had their Christmas do's, teeth clean, and photoshoot today 🐶✂️🧼🎄
They both watch out for one another while the other is being groomed, which is so sweet 😊🐾
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