Hot-Dogs Grooming

22/03/2025

Another busy week comes to an end so here are a few of our lovely clients.

15/03/2025

Another week done and dusted. Where the time goes, I really don't know. Have a lovely weekend.

08/03/2025

Another busy week at Hotdogs.

03/03/2025

This originated in the states, however it is a very matter of fact and accurate piece of writing and well worth a read.

Thinking about getting a Doodle, Cockapoo or any Poodle mix? Have you been told they "don't need grooming until 1yrs old" or "coat maintenance is easy"?

*PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING piece written by a groomer..in the pic that's known as a pelted coat /Pelting. A dog’s fur gets so matted & tangled it will come off in one piece. It's outs tension on the skin, can damage the skin causing horrible infections and sometimes renders the dog helpless,unable to move and it can then cause fatality
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Poodle crosses (cockapoos, doodles, maltipoos etc.) are not "easy breeds" to maintain. The photo attached (shared from another groomer) shows how matting forms at the skin. By looking at this dog's top coat, you may not see the knots and you may not feel them as you would a knot on the ends of the fur but under that fluffy top layer this is going on. Once it starts its very difficult/ impossible to brush out... and even if you could it would be cruel to put the dog through it. Maintenance at home has to be more than a quick once over for these dogs if you want to keep them in that fluffy coat which was probably one of the reasons you chose a poodle cross in the first place. You really need to sit down with a brush and then a metal comb and make sure you can get it through the entire body at least 2 to 3 times a week.

I often feel like owners don't believe groomers when they say their dog has to be clipped very short. I always hear "I know he/she is matted, but leave as much as you can". You cannot clip through matting, you can only clip under it. As this photo shows, clipping under the matting means taking the coat back to the skin.
I promise you, your groomer really doesn't want to do this but they won't hurt your dog by putting it through dematting, they also don't want to hurt their reputation when the clients go around complaining about how the last groomer "scalped" their dog but there really is not any alternative. Instead of being angry with your groomer if they clip your dog very short please respect their commitment to do what is in your dog's best interest, accept responsibility for not having brushed your dog properly at home, and work with your groomer because, together, you can prevent this happening again. All groomers will be very happy to demonstrate a technique called line brushing which will help make your grooming at home more effective. Just ask! We all want owners to know how to do this

Poodle crosses are easily one of the highest maintenance dogs in reference to their coats. The combination of the soft coat they are mixing poodles with these days is a coat that is extremely prone to matting.

If you like a fluffy pup, you probably need to consider no more than 3-5 week intervals between grooming and set aside time for regular brushing AND combing at home.

Please know, if you bathe your poodle cross you really need to blow dry and brush out right after. Moisture, be it a bath, rain, swimming, snow etc are all going to make matting worse. If you know your dog is already matted-- bathing is only going to make it worse! Brush out before the bath.

Lastly "breeders" who say these dogs can't or shouldnt be clipped and not to give them a hair cut until they are one year old are misleading potential owners in order to sell$$$$ puppies and setting them up for a sad day when they finally take their pup to the groomer!!!

If this hasn't put you off buying one please schedule your puppy's first groom immediately after they've had their vaccinations and then be prepared to do the maintenance at home between regular professional grooms.

01/03/2025

Another satisfying week. When you love what you do, it's such a joy to go to work. Have a good weekend.

15/02/2025

This week we had lots of puppies which is always lovely. The old timers however are always better behaved!! Love them all tho. Back next week where we do it all again!

08/02/2025

Another fabulous week with doggies of all sizes. When you have to use two tables pushed together for one dog, you know you have a busy couple of hours ahead of you! Thank goodness we have a great team here to help out. Have a lovely weekend.

01/02/2025

A great week of puppies and old timers. Some happy to be at the groomers and some not so!!

21/01/2025

iPET dog grooming qualifications are available through Easter Sussex Grooming Academy based within Hotdogs grooming salon.
For more information, give us a call. 01323 846105

New Year, why not try and New EPAO?

iPET Network is an approved End Point Assessment Organisation for Dog Grooming!🐩

Please email [email protected] for more information.

Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ipetnetwork.co.uk
Tel: 0800 433 4700

IPET NETWORK, FOR PEOPLE, FOR PETS, FOR THE FUTURE.

06/01/2025

Level 3 award in Canine First Aid
This qualification tackles the commonly faced canine first aid scenarios and provides LIFE SAVING practical skills. You will learn how to treat injury, dressing wounds, allergic reactions, stings, poisoning, choking, seizures, CPR, hypothermia and much more.

Date: Sunday 23rd February-10am to 4pm

Venue: Held at Hotdogs Grooming, George Street, Hailsham. BN27 1AD
(Plenty of free parking at the rear of the salon).

Cost: £80 per person –
(opportunity to upgrade to iPET Network Level 3 Award in Canine First Aid which includes access to iPET e-portfolio and online completion of the first aid course with iPET qualification certification – additional £70).

To book your space please call Andrew on 01323 846105

25/12/2024

I would like to wish each and every one of you a very Merry Christmas and a happy new year.
Thank you for your business and continued support in 2024 and looking forward to seeing what 2025 brings us.
Andrew and the team. x

21/12/2024

That's a wrap for this week. Our team have worked so hard to get through the many dogs wanting to look their best for Christmas and I am very grateful to them all. Just one more day next week and then it's Bailey's time!!
Have a lovely weekend.

20/12/2024

Due to temporary traffic lights in south Hailsham, it is taking longer to get to your appointments at Hotdogs. Thank you. Andrew.

14/12/2024

Another busy week for the team at the salon. We all need tomorrow to rest before it all starts again on Monday. Looking forward to the Christmas rush!! Have a good weekend.

14/12/2024

Dont forget to get your pooch pampered before Christmas. Unfortunately all full groom appointments have been booked out however we have a couple of bath and freshen up grooms still available on Tuesday 17th from midday onwards, Wednesday 18th morning and Friday 20th.
If you would like to book a slot, please call the salon on 01323846105.

07/12/2024

Another enjoyable at Hotdogs. Here are some of our furry customers. Have a great weekend.

30/11/2024

A big thank you to all our doggies this week for being cute!! With December starting next week, please remember to book your Christmas groom soon as we only have about 5 available appointments left between now and Christmas eve. Call the salon from Tuesday on 01323 846105 to speak to one of the team.
Have a great weekend.