Raggy Rascals

20/12/2025

Wow! Yet another happy customer..

10/12/2025

If any of my lovely followers or customers are looking for a solo dog walker, look no further!
https://www.facebook.com/share/1CPGtQLXPY/

🌿 Holistic Dog Walker & Pet Energy Healing
🐾 Fully insured | Solo 30–60 min walks
💛 Drop-ins & cuddle sessions available

Gentle, mindful care for your fur baby — loved like my own 💙🩷

05/12/2025

OVER 880 FOLLOWERS! IF EVERYONE DONATED £1.. WE COULD REALLY MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
Today, my daughter's older sister called me and asked for some help, and how could I refuse when this charity is so desperately in need, to be able to make sure every child has a present this Christmas? We are raising funds to purchase toys to help fill their shelves. Cash for Kids North East
If you are fortunate enough, would you help us help Cash for Kids North East?
We have set up a donation page to make this easy. Erin, my daughter, and I are going to go and purchase the toys and drop them off at the warehouse ourselves.
Come on, every little helps to make these little faces smile at Christmas.
If you can also like and share my post to as many people as possible. Let's hit this target and do some good this season.
https://www.paypal.com/pools/c/9kDm8SjBLI

05/12/2025

Today, my daughter's older sister called me and asked for some help, and how could I refuse when this charity is so desperately in need, to be able to make sure every child has a present this Christmas? We are raising funds to purchase toys to help fill their shelves. Cash for Kids North East

If you are fortunate enough, would you help us help Cash for Kids North East?

We have set up a donation page to make this easy. Erin, my daughter, and I are going to go and purchase the toys and drop them off at the warehouse ourselves.

Come on, every little helps to make these little faces smile at Christmas.

If you can also like and share my post to as many people as possible. Let's hit this target and do some good this season.

https://www.paypal.com/pools/c/9kDm8SjBLI

04/12/2025

🐾 What Is Consent-Based Grooming — And Why Do We Use It at Raggy Rascals?

At Raggy Rascals Holistic Dog Grooming, we don’t just groom dogs — we listen to them.

Every dog deserves to feel safe, respected and understood, especially in an environment that can feel overwhelming. That’s why we follow a consent-based grooming approach, where your dog’s emotional wellbeing always comes first. 💛

🐶 What does that mean?

Consent-based grooming is all about working with your dog, not against them.
We:

✨ Give your dog choice and time
✨ Watch for signs of stress or discomfort
✨ Move at their pace
✨ Use positive reinforcement and gentle introductions
✨ Adjust the groom based on age, past experiences, triggers & confidence levels
✨ Build trust through patience, kindness and clear communication

No forcing.
No rushing.
No “just get it done.”
Your dog’s wellbeing matters more than the haircut.

💛 Why is this approach so important?

✔ Reduces anxiety and helps nervous or rescue dogs feel safe
✔ Builds confidence over time — many of our dogs transform completely
✔ Improves safety for both dog and groomer
✔ Creates a positive, stress-free grooming journey
✔ Honours each dog as an individual with their own story and needs

At Raggy Rascals, we specialise in working with dogs who find grooming difficult — whether they’re scared of the brush, sensitive around certain areas, or learning to trust again after a tough past.

Every success story starts with one simple thing:
Respecting the dog in front of us.

🌿 Our promise

We’ll never push your dog beyond their limits.
We’ll always give them choice, patience and compassion.
And we’ll celebrate every tiny step forward — because those steps matter. 💛

If your dog struggles with grooming, or you’d like to learn more about our gentle approach, feel free to message the page. We’re always here to help. 🐾

04/12/2025

This opitimises the importance of a gradual introduction for puppies.
This is George, his owners are working hard on his training and it is quite clearly paying off. George finished his Introduction to Grooming puppy course 2 weeks ago. This session was a 30 minute sessions which continues the work from the puppy course and training until he was completely happy with each aspect of grooming and as you see its pays off.

28/11/2025

All of these Bespoke planners are for current customers on my Re Introduction to grooming course. Each session is documented and this planner is used as a journal between the owner and any other person working with their dog. This is a great way to reflect on the journey, progress or regressions and adapt the sessions to their needs.
I have my homework for the weekend!!
Does your dog struggle in a grooming environment?
Check out my blog which gives a detailed explanation as to how this may help your nervous dog.
https://raggyrascals.com/f/understanding-our-re-introduction-to-grooming-course

28/11/2025

I have 2 of these boxes left! If anyone wants one for their Raggy Rascal drop me a message.

28/11/2025

To all me customers..
I have now populated next year's bookings according to your dogs grooming schedule. If you haven't received your bookings please message me so we can secure your dogs grooming dates.
I do this so all of my customers dogs never have to worry about matting or their dogs welfare. Continuity and familiarity are important for dogs to feel safe and happy.

24/11/2025

Thank you for your support throughout 2025 and your continued support in 2026. I am welcoming new customers starting from January 5th. You can visit my website to book your consultation call or message me directly through WhatsApp.
Have a brilliant Christmas and a Happy New Year!