The V.I.P Pooch Grooming Salon

15/08/2024

06/08/2024

'WILLOW' 🥰 4 mths old cocker spaniel came for her 1st puppy appointment...she was a little ⭐ for absolutely everything ❤️ Welcome to The V.I.P Pooch Willow 😁

01/08/2024

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01/08/2024

I can highly recommend Jane 👍

31/07/2024

This is the Vet I take my courses with....please read! It amazes me how many people still walk their dogs 😢

Today I am grateful NOT to be working in clinic. No not to enjoy the sunshine, but to be away from the devastation that heatstroke still causes despite multiple warnings. I am grateful not to be battling to save lives, and witnessing unnecessary deaths of wonderful dogs who would have quite happily missed a walk today.

To all my veterinary colleagues, I just hope you do not have to see too many tragedies today. Sending lots of love and healing as it’s part of our job which should no longer be part of our job and has a huge negative mental impact.

KEEP THOSE DOGS IN THE COOL, AT HOME!

24/07/2024

I need a Gin 😂😅 that's all I'm saying ! What a day ...I should actually film in here some of it's just pure entertainment 😂
*I've had a 'correction' groom ( putting someone else mistake right) she's gone home looking less like Billy idol now 🤔😉
* I've had a puppy that's been a few times now he's getting bigger and cockier and tested the boundaries today 😏 we're still friends he had a great time 😂
* I've had one of my little older girls that has a big attitude and was in an extra spicy mood today 😂😍
*The phones never stopped
*I dropped a brand new blade and chipped it ( waved goodbye to £40)🤬
*Bled every where after trying to catch my very expensive scissors from hitting the floor after the before mentioned naughty puppy decided to play football with them 😬 🙄
* The list goes on ! 🥴🤯
*I love my job.
*I love my job.
*I love my job.
😂🤣

09/07/2024

' Luna' ( doll face)
When I combed her hair out because she got wet on the way to me and couldn't resist a picture of her bed head 😂😍

02/07/2024

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27/06/2024

I had the pleasure of giving 'Tilly' a makeover today ...she can be a little anxious but did so well on her appointment and had a smiley face throughout 🤩 she had a lot of wild hair with a mind of its own but we got control of that 😂 shes gone home looking a lot less like a burst bag of hay ❤️ Jane Gem’s Pet Services dropped her off for her owner 👍

27/06/2024

26/06/2024

If anyone fancies trying 'Butternut Box' food for your dogs have a look on their website for all info
Well balanced , cooked ( not raw) no preservatives
if you message me I can send you a code to get you 60% off your 1st box and 30% off your 2nd box 😉 my fussy whippet loves this x

24/06/2024

🌞Good morning🌞
At last some nice weather 😁
Could I ask a big favour of you all ??
If you are reading this please SHARE 👍😁 if you all stop even one person walking their dog when it's too hot it'll be worth it! Remember puppies, elderly, overweight & flat faced ( frenchies/ bulldogs/ pugs etc) are at even higher risk !! Always walk in shade ..on grass & always have water
Thankyou 😘

19/06/2024

😍🤣😍🤣 never underestimate a dog with a disability ! 🥰🥰🥰🤣😂🤣😂 ( Sound on )

17/06/2024

🥳 Happy Birthday 🥳
12 years ago today the V.I.P Pooch was born ... I couldn't be prouder of my little business 😍 back then I took a big gamble not knowing if it would work ... How I got through those first few months I'll never know 😅 nerve-wracking is an understatement...no business background ...lots of sleepless nights ..lots of tears 😂 I'll never be rich but I am very proud of what I've achieved.. of all the dogs I've helped over their fears that have challenged me & made me a better groomer ...and all the amazing customers that have put their trust in me 🥂🥰

29/04/2024

🌞Good morning everyone 🌞
I will be away from work this week all messages will be answered after the bank holiday 07/04/24
Sharon 😘

11/04/2024

This is something I have dealt with quite a lot over the years with some of my ageing dogs 😥 Cognitive dysfunction ( doggy dementia) is a real thing and can affect older dogs in a lot of ways! I experienced first hand with my old boy 'Paddy' how cognitive disfunction can alter behaviours significantly for no apparent reason 🥺
Dryer seizures are distressing for the dog and groomer and come out of nowhere ..they all of a sudden just can't handle something they have been happy with all their lives
My job is to inform owners when older dogs are finding certain things just too much for them and explaining that their groom needs to be adjusted and may not look as polished as usual ....please understand that as they get older keeping them comfortable and clean is more important than how they look
My priority is the dog I am working with and their comfort will always come first 🥇

28/03/2024

Hi everyone 😁 anyone looking for a
*Reliable
*Insured
*DBS checked
*Canine first aid trained
Dog walker...home drop ins
I can recommend Jane 👍showing some support for a new small local business 💪 you can find her business page on Facebook & I have some business cards in the salon x Even if you don't need the service please share 😁

28/03/2024

Wishing everyone a ' Happy Easter' 🐇🐣 hope you all have a nice bank holiday x

22/03/2024

Running this business sometimes drives me absolutely nuts!!! BUT ..I have some of the best customers♥️ some are basically as mad as a box of frogs 😂 some have that perfect comedy timing 🤣 some bring me a funny story on every visit .. I have some of the best laughs & chats with lovely people ( and I'm not the best ' people person ') that's why I love & work with dogs! 😜 You all make my life in my little workshop a lot brighter ⭐

21/03/2024

Is your dog overweight ? Not sure why ? I think the main problem is us as humans don't realise that the little treats we give our dogs are actually contributing more than you think to their overall 'food' intake !
Hope this helps 😊

20/03/2024

**EDIT** customer sent a 'before' pic 😁

MILO' A lovely rewarding last appointment today ♥️ with a little 12yr old dog that has had issues over the years with having his front legs groomed 😔 this is an issue for a lot of dogs usually due to poor handling at some point ( some dogs just hate it regardless !) I realised early on in the appointment that this little dog just needed a 'heads up' when I wanted to touch his legs ... Sc******ng his legs & not using the clipper worked for him, alongside gentle handling & lots of calm reassurance... He's gone home happy and looking gorgeous 🥰 ( forgot 'before' pics AGAIN!!) but trust me he looks 10 years younger 😂🥰

12/03/2024

Well that was a day ! Challenging but very rewarding 🥰 some dogs take lots of extra care & understanding over a period of time to build their trust ... but when it pays off and you end up with a happy calm dog on your table it makes it all worth while 🥰 ( forgot to get a pic 🥴)

01/03/2024

Morning everyone 😊
(I'm sorry I'm having to post this again !)
There have been 3 'No shows' this week
Please remember I have a £20 (per dog) missed appointment fee to be paid before further appointments can be scheduled.. this fee does not apply to appointments cancelled/re-arranged with 24hrs notice ..this is stated on the bottom of your appointment cards on a sign in the workshop & also on automated response messages
(The other option is to take a non- refundable deposit on booking..but this isn't something I want to implement !)
This is necessary for appointment based small business to survive
Please understand It's not personal it's business..missed appointments cost the business time & money
Late arrivals will be classed as a missed appointment!
This business runs on a tight timed schedule if your late for your appointment you have missed your time slot .... I can't make extra time ( I wish I could) this makes the full days schedule run late..makes other people's appointments run over & adds stress to my working day
There are a very small minority of people that question this and feel it's unfair... Just understand that making me feel guilty (for their mistake) ,not respecting my time, business & livelihood is what's unfair!
Thankyou for your understanding
Sharon

12/02/2024

I've been studying behind the scenes again 👩‍🎓( as if I haven't got enough to do 🤣) the more knowledge I have the more I understand all the weird and wonderful dogs I work with 🥰

27/01/2024

Ok I often get asked
" What dog is hypoallergenic???...my child/ partner has allergies"
NO DOG IS HYPOALLERGENIC.. NOPE... NOT ONE!!!
Breeders would like you to believe this nonsense and that's exactly what it is... NONSENSE!!
Dogs that don't shed hair can still set allergies off...Allergies are often caused by the DANDER and SALIVA that EVERY DOG has!
A lot of allergies are caused by dog hair but there's also a lot that are caused by dander and/or saliva!
I hear far to often of some poor dog
being rehomed after a few days ! ...just no need to put a dog through this !
If you have allergies get tested to see exactly what causes it before buying/adopting a dog !

16/01/2024

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12/01/2024

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09/01/2024

🚨NOT SO POLITE REMINDER 🚨
🚨This is still a problem 🚨

**PAYMENT MUST BE MADE.. ON or BEFORE COLLECTION**

I don't or won't be having a card machine the % charged for such a small business isn't worth it to me !

I'm happy to accept bank transfer payments as long as I'm not having to chase them and spend my 'out of work' time checking if they've been paid

If this is a problem for anyone cash is perfectly acceptable

THANKYOU

21/12/2023

🎄Thankyou to all my wonderful customers for your continued custom over the last year, trusting me with your precious dogs.. and all the daft laughs 🤣 I'm very lucky to have so many genuinely lovely customers 🥰
I would like to wish you all

🎅 A very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year🎅

Hope you've all enjoyed the Christmas Photos ( I did my best)
That's me done until the new year 🥳 time to wind down and enjoy some time with my family 🎉
❤️MERRY CHRISTMAS ❤️

21/12/2023

🎄 JOSIE 🎄