Four Paws dog training and grooming

12/12/2024

20/10/2024

Policy Updates

❗️Customer Notice❗️

Starting immediately: unfortunately I’ve had to make some changes/add some rules to some of my policies.

Picking up:
When dropping your dog off for a groom I will usually give you a time to collect or inform you 10 minutes before your dog’s groom is finished. You will then have 15 minutes after your dog’s groom is finished e.g. “Hi, just letting you know Max will be finished in 10 minutes, ready for 2pm”
You will then have until 2.15pm to collect your dog/dogs and will be charged at a rate of £5 per 10 minutes after this time. Unless previously agreed that you can collect later. I work on a 121 basis and pride myself that I can give your dog all the attention it requires during their groom but, unfortunately, I can’t do that if I have dogs sat waiting to be collected. In the past, I have had some for 45 minutes or even an hour after they have been finished.

Booking grooms:
When booking a groom, you will be asked if your dog/s would like a full groom or a mini groom. This is to ensure I book out enough time in the diary. If you book a full groom but, on the day at drop off, you want to change to a mini groom this is absolutely fine but I’m afraid with less than 24 hours notice you will still be charged at a full groom price as a mini takes less time and I will then have extra time which I could’ve booked for another mini groom or bath.

Cancellation policy:
Cancellations, with less than 24 hours notice, are charged at 50% of the groom and this needs to be paid before next groom is booked.

No show appointments are 100% of the grooming fee which also needs to be paid before next appointment is booked.

Matting:
When you drop your dog off for a groom, I will give their coat a feel to check for knots and matts. If I feel any at this point, I will let you know if the groom you like is possible. I’m afraid matts cannot and will not be brushed out due to the pain this can cause.
When removing matts I have no choice but to go shorter to be able to get under matts. There will be an extra charge for matted dogs.
£5 for small dogs
£10 for medium dogs
£15 large dogs
£20 extra large dogs

Thank you for your continued support and hope to see you all soon.

Nicky

20/10/2024

Grooming Spaces this week

9am Tuesday 22nd
11.30am or 2pm Wednesday 23rd

Also 4pm Wednesday 23rd for bath and dry or 4pm Thursday 24th bath and dry

18/10/2024

❗️ Price List ❗️
Price increase from January 2025

Small breeds -full groom £40
- mini groom £32.50
E.g. Westie, Lhasa apso, shih Tzu, poodle

Medium breeds - full groom £52.50
- mini groom £42.50
E.g. bedlington terrier, cocker spaniel, Cockerpoo

Large breed - full groom £65
- mini groom £50
E.g. labradoodle, standard poodle

Double coated breeds - £50 per hour
E.g. husky, malamute, Newfoundland, chow chow, German shepherd, Akita

Bath and dry on short coated breeds only

Small breeds £30
E.g. Jack Russell, French bull dog, pug, boston terrier

Medium breeds £37.50
E.g. Staffie, English bull dogs, English bull terrier

Large breeds £45
Labrador, grey hound, Dalmatian, boxer

Hand stripping
Small dogs - terriers £40 per hour
Medium dogs - cockers £45 per hour
Large dogs -springers £50 per hours
XL dogs - Italian spinone £55 per hour

Some breeds may fall in between these sizes so prices may vary in this case and for a more accurate price or if your not sure what size you would class your dog as especially if it is a cross breed you are always welcome to pop in and see me.

Many thanks
Nicky

16/09/2024

Hello,

I’m doing an extra day tomorrow so if anyone would like nails cutting, face trims or a**l glands expressing feel free to pop by just drop a message to let me know you’re coming but no appointments needed.

Also have some time slots available for bath and blow drys or mini grooms only. Send a message if you’d like a slot.

See you soon
Nicky

03/09/2024

Hello, if anyone is coming to see me this week for grooms or smaller services can you please use my back door. The back room in the pet shop is closed off to customer while they are moving things about.
Thank you Nicky x

30/08/2024

Tess Newfoundland
During and after her full de shed this afternoon. I know her dad will be happy his hoover can have a break. 😂

Grooming for double coated breeds starts from £45 per hour

30/08/2024

The gorgeous bear bear (chow chow) for his puppy introduction to grooming.

These sessions are catered for each individual breed and introduced to the equipment and handling methods that would be used during a full grooming session when they are ready.

£10 per 10 minutes
Introducing them to:
Brushing
Combing
Drying
Cleaning ears
Trimming nails
The sound and feel of clippers (if needed for breed)
Scissors around face and body

30/08/2024

DID YOU KNOW❓

Nail clipping also extends to small animals and reptiles.

Cats
Rabbits
Guinea pigs
Budgies
Parrots
Bearded dragons

£7.50 for small animals. To prevent them from getting scared I will ask you to come at the end of a grooming day so that all the dogs have been collected and the room is empty.

Text 07880 864916 to enquire

19/07/2024

Good afternoon,

I go away tomorrow, Saturday 20th July until Saturday 27th July. I will be enjoying the week with Emily and Steve, so i wont be booking anyone in during that time. I aim to reply to all enquiries/bookings on Sunday 28th July.

My next availability is 29th August so if you would like to book in for that week, please do so this evening.

Thank you,
Nicky (Four Paws dog grooming)

11/07/2024

Ernie (cocker spaniel) such a good boy, had a few mini grooms and today we started his stripping grooms and it’s coming up beautifully. Can’t wait to see how his coat progresses 🥰

01/07/2024

**important, please read**

This morning, I fell out of my front door and broke my foot 🤦‍♀️😫

I’m going to attempt to go to work tomorrow and see how I get on with grooming while sitting down. Please bear with me as I'll likely be working at a much slower pace. I've been advised to stay home and rest it, but I’m fully booked until August 20th, and I wouldn't be able to catch up with everyone if I take a few weeks off.
Also, as you can imagine, being self-employed... it's not ideal to take unplanned time off.

I'd really appreciate it, if you can’t make your appointment please please let me know. I have had my fair share of no-shows in recent weeks. This has a huge impact financially, as these are my wages that pay my mortgage and bills. It's not great on the best of days, but if I know you can't attend the appointment, I know that I can start later/finish earlier and get the extra rest to help with recovery.

As much as I hope I can continue to groom all of this weeks dogs, I won’t know until I’ve got through tomorrow. I may still have to cancel this weeks grooms (hopefully not next weeks).

I will let you all know asap if that has to happen and I'll find another day to fit you in.

As always, your support is appreciated, and thank you for understanding.

Nicky x

13/06/2024

The very cute and impeccably well behaved Rosy. Before and after her 1st groom with me today. 🐾❤️😍

12/06/2024

10/06/2024

**🌟 NAIL CLIPPING EVENT 🌟**

📅 Date: Thursday, 20th June
⏰ Time: 10am - 1pm

No appointment needed! Bring your pet and get their nails clipped.

Please note, there may be a short wait if others arrive before you. All pets must be held by the owner during the nail clipping.

PRICES:
- Dogs: £10
- Cats: £10
- Birds: £7.50
- Rabbits and Guinea Pigs: £7.50

📍 Location:
Town Gardens and City Pets
480 Anlaby Rd, Hull HU3 6TA

Why Choose Us?
✅ Professional and gentle care
✅ Convenient walk-in service
✅ Experienced qualified groomer

We look forward to seeing you and your furry (or feathered) friends!

09/06/2024

🐾 Dog Lovers Wanted 🐾

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No previous experience is required - you will have full support and guidance from a local, qualified, Hearing Dogs Dog Trainer in person and online.

Click on the link below to find out more information and to see the locations we are currently looking for volunteer puppy trainers >> https://www.hearingdogs.org.uk/volunteering/puppy-training/

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