The Pup Hut: holistic grooming, walking & well- being

02/04/2024

Many people are unaware of this amazing legacy where so many could literally save a dogs life.
Lots of information for USA but this also applies to the UK.

30/03/2024

THE PUPPY HUT PACKAGE PROGRAM
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Meet Gerry….the 17 week old German Shepherd + Malamute 🥰
Gerry has begun his grooming journey and is here starting out with step 1 of the program. Gentle Introduction and familiarity.
It is vital not to rush puppies when they begin their grooming journey as this can quickly instil fear.
Gerry is enjoying a positive introduction to the sounds of the hydrobath and the sensation of the bath mats.

30/03/2024

Meet Poppy….the 10 year old, sweet but a little anxious Yorkipoo.
Poppy did very well for her first full groom with me. I already knew that she could be a little particular about certain things when Poppy came for her meet & treat. But on the whole she did so well.
We slowed everything down to make things much more manageable for her and we communicated fantastically.
Well done Poppy! 😊🐾😂

29/03/2024

22/03/2024

Meet Bob….the most adorable Shihpoo puppy I have ever seen!
Bob had been enrolled onto The Puppy Hut Package Program and was now ready for his first big boy full groom.
We had to be very mindful of the fact that he is only a puppy and that grooming is very overwhelming for all dogs, but especially puppies. With this said and in keeping everything as positive as possible, Bob returned a few days later to do some finishing touches.
Well done Bob! 😊🐾🐾

22/03/2024

Meet the bestest boy….Reggie!
A beautiful fox red Labrador who really took his first ever professional groom in his stride 🥰
I was aware that the only thing that was an issue for Reggie was the hairdryer, and so we adapted things for him until we found a method we could use…(Further post to follow on this).
But…..all I can say is….a very WELL DONE and thank you to Reggie’s pup parent Lee for introducing & getting Reggie accustomed to various grooming procedures and social experiences from a very young puppy.
Reggie was an absolute pro in the bath, having his nails trimmed and happy to be on the grooming table. 🥰
He left the salon with a positive experience imprinted on his memory. 🐾
Well done Reggie 😊🐾🐾

19/03/2024

Happy 3rd birthday to my sweet boy 🐾🐾

02/03/2024

A little snippet of some of what I do as a holistic groomer….

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02/03/2024

Little Westie Puppy BONNIE on The Puppy Package program. A very gentle introduction to grooming, set completely at Bonnie’s pace.
She was not a fan of the hairdryer, so we tried the brush dryer instead 😊🐾🐾

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19/01/2024

Bob part 2 on THE PUPPY PACKAGE…

Bob came back to the salon after Christmas for his next session. It is important to note that what gets completed in a session is not fixed and is ALWAYS determined by how the puppy/ dog responds.
BOB’S pup parent, Jo, has been working on building his confidence and getting used to the grooming process at home, taking onboard my instructions… this is imperative as we as groomers only spend a snippet of time with your pup, the rest is down to you.

Bob had his 1st Puppy groom, which consisted of a gentle bath, sanitary trim, and face trim……along with plenty of praise, treats, breaks, play and bucket loads of empathy and patience.

Well done BOB! 🌟🐾🐾

19/01/2024

BOB part 1 continued….

Introducing Bob gently and slowly to different equipment in the salon.

Introduction in this session included:
• hairdryer
• clippers
• bath ( not bathing)
• brush
• scissors

19/01/2024

BOB part 1…

I have been working with little BOB on THE PUPPY HUT PACKAGE.
Here Bob is only 14 weeks old and this is his first session after his initial complimentary MEET & TREAT.
The 1st session for puppies will always begin with (ACE) Animal Centered Education freework, which helps all dogs, not just puppies to be more confident in different environments and is a rewarding, low level activity.
I cannot stress how important it is to get your dogs acclimatised to grooming as soon as possible in order to prevent any negative associations.
Puppies learn fast, want to please and enjoy new experiences and people when introduced in a calm, positive and gradual way.

19/01/2024

Absolutely 💯 but also applies with grooming. Edit “training” to “grooming”.
If only more of us humans educated ourselves, living and working with dogs would be more harmonious.

14/01/2024

14/01/2024

A very interesting and insightful read about dog behaviour.

All behaviors that dogs exhibit are designed either to access pleasurable situations and desirable objects or to avoid and escape unpleasant situations and undesirable objects. (Note: this is based on what each individual dog considers to pleasant or unpleasant, not the human, and it is important to

14/01/2024

Displacement Behaviour….
Ever wondered why your dog will do something unrelated to what you have “asked” them to do?

Displacement behaviour in dogs refers to a behaviour that is displayed in a situation that causes conflicting emotions or motivations, which results in the dog performing a behaviour that is unrelated to the situation at hand. It is often described as a coping mechanism that helps the dog deal with their conflicting emotions.

Here are some common signs to look for:

Pacing: Dogs may pace back and forth when they're unsure of what to do next.

Whining or whimpering: Dogs may vocalise to express their confusion or frustration.

Avoidance: Dogs may avoid eye contact or physically move away from the source of their confusion.

Pawing or scratching: Dogs may paw at the ground, scratch themselves or scratch objects when they're trying to figure out what to do.

Sniffing: Dogs may sniff the ground, themselves, or objects around them to gather more information and try to figure out what's going on.

Picking up a toy: Dogs may pick up a toy and start playing with it, as a way to redirect their focus and reduce their confusion.

Changing the subject: Dogs may suddenly become interested in something else and act as if they're busy elsewhere, as a way to avoid the situation that's causing their confusion.

14/01/2024

Insightful information and explanation of what a “reactive dog” actually means.
It is far more complex than what we may think.

“If your dog was trained, you could just tell them to sit and be quiet!”

This is not how reactivity works. It’s a fundamental misconception that a well-trained dog is not a reactive dog … or that a reactive dog is not well-trained.

Whether or not a dog is reactive tells you nothing about the amount of skill training they have received. A dog can *both* be able to perform challenging and complex behaviors … and have intense responses towards certain triggers.

Skill training cannot always overwrite a dog’s emotional state. A dog may be able to “sit and be quiet” with food distractions, while you’re throwing a toy or even in the presence of wildlife … but not be able to do this at all in close proximity to a trigger.
This is really important to understand for both owners of reactive and non-reactive dogs:
If you own a reactive dog, your dog is not missing “obedience training”, as reactivity is not a lack of obedience … it’s a surplus of stress.
If you do not own a reactive dog and think that reactive dog owners just don’t know how to train their dogs to behave … that is also not true. The dogs are *not* poorly *trained*. The dogs are *feeling* poorly near triggers.
Reactivity (or lack thereof) and skills (or lack thereof) are not inherently linked.
There are …
💙 Reactive and very well-trained dogs
🩵 Non-reactive and very well-trained dogs
💚 Non-reactive and poorly trained dogs
💛 Reactive and poorly trained dogs

Don’t discount a reactive dog as one who just didn’t get trained … the topic is much more complex than this.

12/01/2024

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24/12/2023

Beautiful puppies 🥰

04/12/2023

Get your Pups looking pawgeous for Christmas Day The Pup Hut: holistic grooming, walking & well- being

02/12/2023

Christmas is officially upon us….. Archie was in for his December groom.
We are still working on Archie’s face and tail, he is getting better with it but a long way to go still.
Merry Christmas Archie. 🎄🐾🐾