Dargate Dogs

03/02/2023

It’s with great sadness that I have to announce that Dargate Dogs is closing with immediate effect.
As most of you know, I sustained a serious injury to my right shoulder at the beginning of November. I have some improvement in mobility , but not enough to resume grooming. The medics still have not decided what to do with me, and if surgery is required , it will be 18 months before I am in a position to groom again.
I would like to thank all of you for your custom, friendship and support over the years. Take care.

Bev###x

05/01/2023

Hello, Happy New Year to you all!!
I go back to see the Consultant on the 24th and then he will decide what to do as there is little improvement. I think his reasoning was to see if pure rest would have an effect… I think I’m heading towards an op to sort it out. I will, of course let you all know as soon as I can about my return. Missing all my lovely clients and their furries!🥰

28/12/2022

22/12/2022

Throughout December I’ll be posting our very own Autism Advent Calendar, where each day I’ll be revealing a little something that the world needs to know about autism 🎄⁣
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Day 20: Autistic Adults⁣
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Autistic children become autistic adults, and they need support too. This might vary, from support with employment and education, to help with life skills and day to day living. ⁣
Autism doesn’t just end at 18, so neither should the support a person receives ⁣

A recent report by the National Autistic Society found that 71% of autistic adults in England aren’t getting the support they need 😞

22/12/2022

Throughout December I’ll be posting our very own Autism Advent Calendar, where each day I’ll be revealing a little something that the world needs to know about autism 🎄⁣
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Day 21: Autism and School

School can be a difficult place for an autistic child. The environment can be overwhelming to the senses, and the social interactions challenging. There’s different rules and expectations to follow, changes in routine, and often a lack of understanding and tolerance. In the right setting, with the right support, school can be life changing

Latest statistics in the UK suggest around 70% of autistic children are in mainstream, with the rest in special education.

But less than half of autistic children are happy at school, with 74% saying their child’s school place does not fully meet their needs.

There are huge battles to get help. 57% of families are waiting more than a year, with 26% waiting over three years. 2 out of 5 families are refused an Education Health and Care Assessment to try and access support.

This leads to many autistic children either out of school because their current setting cannot meet their needs, or without a school because the right settings are oversubscribed.

Something needs to change 😞

11/12/2022

Throughout December I’ll be posting our very own Autism Advent Calendar, where each day I’ll be revealing a little something that the world needs to know about autism 🎄⁣
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Day 11: Multiple Diagnoses (Comorbid Conditions)⁣
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Many autistic people have multiple medical conditions, such as Epliepsy, ADHD, Dyspraxia, OCD, Tourettes, Fragile X, or Sensory Processing Disorder. Sometimes these conditions can be difficult to determine, but in doing so the right support can be identified, and quality of life improved ❤️⁣
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As an example, Jude is autistic and has diagnoses of Global Developmental Delay, and Anxiety Disorder. Tommy is autistic and also has diagnoses of ADHD, Tourette’s, and Anxiety Disorder 🙃❤️

05/12/2022

Im sorry to have to tell you all that im currently unable to groom your pets due to a serious injury to my right shoulder - im right handed!! It seems i will need surgery to repair a ruptured Deltoid muscle.i go back to see consultant next week. i will, of course, keep you advised, but its highly unlikely that i will be doing any grooming in the near future. I am sorry for any inconveience - I can assure you its hurting me more financially than anything else!! I will return as soon as I can, and wish you all many blessings over the coming weeks.xx

05/11/2022

03/11/2022

WE are happy to announce that as of now we will be opening on Saturdays, to help keep your pets in tip top condition!!

Phone Bev on 07308340303 Now to book youre appointment.

30/10/2022

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08/09/2022

We are deeply saddened by the passing of her majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
She devoted her life to our country and worked until the very end. She leaves behind an incredible legacy.
Rest in peace 💔

31/08/2022

My cordless clippers have just died! What is everyone else using please?

27/04/2022

My passion is grooming, but it is so exhausting at times- both physically and emotionally.

11/02/2022

INTRODUCE A FRIEND AND YOU WILL BOTH RECEIVE A HALF PRICE GROOM ONCE COMPLETED.
(valid until March 31, 2022)

31/12/2021

Wishing all my clients a very
Happy and Healthy 2022!
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24/12/2021

Here’s hoping all my wonderful clients have a Happy Christmas
And Blessed New Year###x

16/11/2021

Yay!!!!
I am delighted to tell you all that I will be reopening with effect from Monday the 28th November !!! I still have a slight wound on my leg, following my total knee replacement, so for me , it’s more antibiotics- but at least the drs are realising that it is sending me bonkers sitting at home. I need to come back to work. I will be contacting those that I know will be needing urgent appointments , and I will be doing all the smaller dogs first, just to get back into the swing of things- thank you all for your continued patience!!
And thank you for all of the lovely messages that I’ve recieved from you all following my op, and also the loss of my Husband, Peter. I am blessed to have such lovely clients. See you very soon!###

26/09/2021

Most of you will know by now that I sadly lost my husband , Peter, earlier this month after a long illness. And as of the 27th September I will be having a full knee replacement. It will take me a while to recover, but some of the local dog groomers have offered to try fit my clients in if required even though they are not taking on any new clients on themselves. When you ring to make a booking, make sure that you tell them that you are an existing client of Dargate Dogs.
Look after yourselves, and I will be back as soon as I can. Bev.

09/07/2021

When customers appreciate what you do for them and their Fred!!
Thank you for your support, Sue , Fred and family!🥰🥰🥰

07/07/2021

Delivery of new combs -a must for anyone who is struggling with their dogs coat.

Contact Bev on 07308340303 to get yours!! Only £8 each.😊

07/07/2021

🌾- £10 FOOT TRIMS & PAD CLIPS -🌾

With summer well underway (despite the rain)- so are the pesky grass seeds that seem to find their way into the coats of our beloved pets!
We have seen several over the past few weeks, so we have decided to offer a new service for this time of year.

This includes the clipping out of fur inbetween the pads, and trimming inbetween the toes to help prevent grass seeds getting stuck in these areas.

These could be a threat to your dogs health and well being.

Please phone Bev on 07308340303 to book your space .

17/06/2021

Beautiful Tiggy! So much cooler now😍

09/06/2021

17/03/2021

Currently open for welfare grooms, and taking bookings for when lockdown ends- not long to go now!!