Raggy Rascals

09/01/2026

🎉 HELP US REACH 1,000 FOLLOWERS 🎉

We’re currently at 964 followers and I’d love to hit 1,000 with the most wonderful, dog-loving community 🐶💛

To say thank you, I’m giving away a Dog Calm & Comfort Hamper — thoughtfully put together to support your dog’s wellbeing and confidence.

✨ What’s in the hamper?
• Enrichment goodies
• Natural dog treats
• A calming item
• A Raggy Rascals voucher
• A little extra love 🐾

🐕 HOW TO ENTER:

✔ Like this post
✔ Follow Raggy Rascals Holistic Dog Grooming & Pet Services
✔ Comment with your dog’s name (bonus points for a photo!)
✔ Share this post with a friend or family member(optional but hugely appreciated!)

✨ Winner announced when we reach 1,000 followers ✨

This page is all about kind, consent-based grooming — helping dogs feel safe, heard and respected.
Thank you for being part of our journey 💛

📍 North East UK
⏰ Closes when we hit 1K followers

08/01/2026

Wow! Yet another happy customer..

06/01/2026

05/01/2026

Yet another amazing graphic and explanation for ABC dogs NZ.
Please have a read, positive re inforcement matters.

We’re not paying puppies to behave.
So why do people call it bribery?

Most people were taught that food comes after a dog or puppy does something. We ask for a behaviour, they show it, then we reward it. When food appears early, it looks like the same process, just with an unspoken condition to “behave’.

What’s usually missed is timing. With pairing, nothing is being asked for. No behaviour is required. The food arrives before the puppy has time to worry, show concern, hesitate, or react. That changes how the experience feels, not what the puppy does.
Big difference.

Because behaviour often improves later, it’s easy to assume the food caused the behaviour. In reality, the food changed the emotional meaning of the situation first and then the behaviour followed as a side effect. This is how strong positive associations are formed.

This isn’t bribery. It's pairing.
Pairing can help the nervous system decide what’s safe.

New thing ➡️ good things. Always.

04/01/2026

✨ Meet Hank ✨

Hank has been coming to see me for a few years now, and his journey is one I’m incredibly proud of.

Before we met, Hank had a really tough time with grooming. He was frightened of the clippers, so he was scissored all over instead. Unfortunately, that meant he became quite badly matted in places – something that can be uncomfortable and even painful for dogs.

Fast forward to today…
Hank chooses to come in. He runs through the door and happily jumps straight up onto the table 💛

That didn’t happen overnight.

Through patience, consistency, and working at Hank’s pace, we’ve built trust together. His carer stays with him for support, and every groom is approached with kindness and consent.

Hank is still sensitive around his front legs with the clippers – and that’s okay. Some days are better than others. What matters is that he feels safe, heard, and respected. The progress he has made is huge, and we continue to build on it every visit.

This is exactly why I do what I do.
Not quick fixes.
Not forcing dogs through fear.
But long-term confidence, trust, and emotional wellbeing.

Well done, Hank. You’re an absolute star 🌟🐶

If your dog struggles with grooming, you’re not alone – and there is another way.

💬 Feel free to message me to chat about a gentler, consent-based approach.

03/01/2026

Would you love your dog to run into their grooming appointment this happy?
Does your dog find grooming stressful?
Have you been told your dog is “too nervous”, “difficult”, or “can’t be groomed”?

At Raggy Rascals, dogs are groomed with patience, understanding, and consent — never force 🤍

I offer holistic, one-to-one, low-stress grooming, working at your dog’s pace in a calm, quiet environment.

✨ Especially suited for:

Nervous & anxious dogs

Puppies & rescue dogs

Dogs who’ve had negative grooming experiences

Dogs turned away elsewhere

🐾 One dog at a time
🐾 No rushing, no force, no crates
🐾 Behaviour-led & welfare-first

📩 Message me to chat about your dog or to book
Because grooming should feel safe — not scary.

Kind. Calm. Patient.

02/01/2026

Hello, lovely Raggy Rascals clients,

I wanted to share a small but important update about bookings at Raggy Rascals, and to keep you informed about my current rates.

Deposits & confirming appointments
At Raggy Rascals, every grooming session is carefully planned around your dog’s individual needs, comfort levels, and emotional well-being. I work with limited, bespoke slots to ensure each dog receives calm, consent-based, low-stress care.

To support this and reduce last-minute cancellations, a 50% deposit is required one week before your appointment.
Once the deposit is received, your appointment is fully confirmed.

This allows me to:

Reserve dedicated time just for your dog

Prepare appropriately for their individual needs

Offer fair access to clients on my waiting list

If a deposit isn’t received, the appointment may need to be released to another client. I completely understand that life can be busy, so if you’re having any difficulties, please don’t hesitate to get in touch — communication is always appreciated.

Current rates
I also want to be open and transparent about pricing. My current rates are:

£46 – up to 1 hour

£55 – up to 1.5 hours

£70 – up to 2 hours or large breed

Time is allocated based on your dog’s individual needs, temperament, coat condition, size, and comfort levels. Some dogs may require additional time, particularly those who are anxious, sensitive, or working through re-introduction or behaviour-led grooming. This will always be discussed with you.

Any appointments already booked and secured with a deposit will remain at the agreed price.

Thank you
Thank you so much for your continued support and for trusting me with your dogs. Raggy Rascals is built on kindness, patience, and doing what’s right for each individual dog — and I’m truly grateful to work with such wonderful clients.

If you have any questions at all, please feel free to get in touch.

Warm wishes,
Clare
Raggy Rascals Holistic Dog Grooming 🐾
Calm • Consent-Based • Compassionate Care