Country Tails Dog Grooming

14/12/2024

14/12/2024

And the most special boy ever my Tully, groomed and ready to start life with his amazing new owners. 😢 He will take a piece of my heart with him ❤️

14/12/2024

14/12/2024

Christmas incoming

09/12/2024

A must watch for all dog owners especially poodle mix breeds that come to salon.
When I say it will have to go short it’s not because am choosing to bald the dog. It’s decided by how many matts and how tight they are. I know over the years I’ve had to shave dogs right down from a long fluffy coat due to matts and thought I’d explained why, but on collection I’ve been met with sad faces and disappointment. Even as far as the customer not returning probably thinking to themselves I was doing a wrong to them and their dog.
I am a dog groomer because I love dogs , I will always choose the ethical and pain free option for your dog. If you don’t agree with this then honestly am not the right groomer for you.

01/12/2024

Please do not buy. Throw them away if your dog gets one as a gift. Giving rawhide to a dog is never a good idea.

Many of these so called treats end up with the dog “enjoying” some time in a veterinary surgery over Christmas.

The chews are made from cattle or horse hides and their journey starts with the hides being soaked in a toxic sodium sulfide to remove the hair and fat. More chemicals are used in order to split the hide into layers which is then washed with hydrogen peroxide to give the white “pure” look and remove the rancid smell.

Now comes the pretty festive colors and the glue to form cute shapes. On testing, these chews have shown traces of arsenic, mercury, chromium and formaldehyde.

If that wasn’t bad enough, they regularly cause intestinal blockages, poisoning from chemical residue and choking. The chews go slippery when wet and are near impossible to get hold of to save a choking dog.

21/11/2024

13/11/2024

25/10/2024

Wee daisy the rescue modelling her new bandana. I love seeing this girl just get happier and happier each time . An amazing success story from

21/10/2024

❤️ A Personal Message from me ❤️

As many of you know, I’m a self-employed dog groomer, and I handle everything myself—from grooming to accounting, admin, cleaning, and more. It’s a one-person operation, and I do my best to manage it all.

However, I also deal with some health challenges and lifelong disabilities, which sometimes prevent me from pushing through as planned. Because of this, I’ve had to be strict about reserving weekends and evening as time off from work, including responding to calls, texts, or appointment inquiries.

Additionally, due to my health, the number of dogs I can groom each day has decreased. I simply don’t have the capacity to squeeze in extra appointments like I used to. I need to pace myself to ensure I can provide the best care for each dog without overextending myself.

Unfortunately, I also have frequent medical appointments that I have no control over. With NHS waitlists being as long as they are, when an appointment finally comes through, I don’t have the luxury of picking a convenient time. This means that if I’m unwell, or if I have an appointment, there isn’t anyone to cover for me. Likewise, if my children need me for any reason, I have to prioritize their care and may need to reschedule appointments.

I understand this can be inconvenient at times, but as a small business owner without staff or backup, my health and my family have to come first. In a larger business, there would be coverage for sick days, but that’s simply not possible in my situation. I truly appreciate the patience and understanding from those of you who have supported me through these challenges.

I’m incredibly grateful for my clients, most of whom have been wonderfully supportive. That said, I understand that not everyone can be flexible, and I’ve lost clients along the way because of these unavoidable changes.

Thank you for your understanding, and for continuing to support me and my business as I navigate these difficulties.

10/10/2024