Hampsons Handsome Hounds

14/01/2024

Many of you may be aware that i go into hospital tomorrow and then i will be recuperating, hopefully at home. I think i have told most of my lovely clients that a lovely lady called sharon will be taking over at my place, so no need to worry about going to a diffent salon, whilst i am convalescing, As i do keep details of all my grooms, Sharon will be able to keep your dog in the style you like, there may be a slight difference as no 2 groomers groom the same, but it be nothing drastic. So please be nice, as am sure you will be, and i will be back in April, if not before. I will be in touch with all who have already got booked grooms to confirm appointments, so check your texts and messages, Sharon will re-book you in when you come. Those who have not yet booked you can still book in through me, but please just text or message. I will not be taking on any new clients for the foreseeable. Thank you for all your understanding, you are all the best clients a groomer could wish for.

06/12/2023

Had a mud monster this morning 🤣

02/12/2023

12/07/2023

Just to make folks aware, at this present time, my next available appointment slots are in the week beginning October 9th and December is looking pretty full too. I think I have got most of you booked in up to christmas, but if not please get in touch as soon as possible.

13/05/2023

Lets talk about OBESITY in dogs
Every time someone comes back from the vets and report that their dog is overweight people race to defend them, saying they are big b***d and chunky. And I get the need to comfort people, but the reality is over half of the country's dogs are overweight and it is killing them. A vet told me that half her time is spent treating diseases and problems which are obesity-related, and a lot of that treatment involves pain and distress. Obesity is linked to higher risks of cruciate disease, more complications with patella luxation, in humans it is linked to increased likelihood of allergies, add in arthritis, pancreatitis, cancer (some types), heart disease, diabetes... Please listen to your vet if they tell you the dog needs to lose weight, they aren't just trying to sell you something, in fact if you listen and take action the chances are you will be spending a lot less time and money there.
Dogs do come in different sizes but even with those with fluffy coats you should be able to see a defined waist from the top and the side. There should be a good "tuck up" of their stomach behind the rib cage. This article contains many basic ideas to get you going https://www.nomnomnow.com/learn/article/overweight-and-obese-dog-weight-loss-guide
If you need help beyond just tips https://theslimpetvet.co.uk/ is a great resource, she has a Facebook group too.
The body score chart is a guide. Your vet and vet nurses will be able to give you more help and often have weight loss clinics. Some diseases like Cushings have weight gain as a symptom so this needs checking out.
I've been there, sometimes the weight slowly creeps on and you don't notice. You put the slowing down and increased sleeping down to their age, the weather, how busy you are... I don't want to nag, I'd just really rather a higher proportion of our dogs lived happy healthy lives into their late teens

25/04/2023

Toby before and after his 1st big boy haircut. After going through the puppy package, nothing was scary to him and he was just chilled throughout. Xx

29/03/2023

Please message, ring or text for more information

16/02/2023

I always say, your dogs comfort during their groom, is of the upmost importance, but I think this little lady is just taking it to the extreme, and yes she did turn over, so I could clip the other side .....

05/01/2023

Ben - just love this little lad x

19/12/2022

Due to illness i will not be able to fulfil any groom appointments this week. So so sorry for letting all those affected down, i do feel really bad, but i just can not carry on ###x

23/11/2022

To all who have had to let their darling pooch pass over, no matter if i have groomed them all their lives or just met a few times, i am always deeply saddened when i hear the sad news, you had to part. ❤️

18/10/2022

Fun dog show this Saturday 22 October

It will soon be time for our Fun Dog show on 22nd October, are you entering your dog?
Classes are;
Best puppy
Best veteran
Cutest crossbreed
Poshest pedigree
Prettiest bitch
Most handsome male
Fastest sit
Best in Show
All classes are £2 per entry
There will also be tea/coffee and cakes, tombola and name cards, and the charity shop will be open

Also if anyone can bake us a cake/small cakes, these can be brought into reception on the Friday 21st or on the day

This event is to raise vital funds to run our hospital, please support us! Event opens at 11am and dog show starts at Noon
Please share this where you can

10/09/2022

Just so you are aware. I will be closed on the 19th September. Those affected have been notified.

29/08/2022

These are beautiful