Auntie Kirsty's Canine Care

24/06/2024

Today was most definitely [dog safe] ice cream weather!

22/06/2024

Lovely shady walk. As usual, this was the best photo I could get of Stella as she was far too excited about the possibility of squirrels 😆

15/06/2024

Big shout out to my newest top fan! 💎 Sandra Britton

This is a new feature on my business page that I wasn't aware of, so I'll try to think of something fun to do with it!

04/06/2024

📢 Last grooming spaces 📢 for this month:
14th afternoon ❌️
15th afternoon ❌️
16th morning/afternoon
19th afternoon ❌️
21st afternoon
22nd morning/afternoon ❌️
23rd morning/afternoon
24th afternoon
25th afternoon
26th afternoon
30th afternoon
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04/06/2024

TransFURmation Tuesday!

Big thankyou to Amy for trusting me to put her cockerpoo in a lamb trim 🐩

29/05/2024

Frank looks very happy to be back!

23/05/2024

There were times I thought we'd never get him off lead again, but I'm so grateful we stuck with it. And I'm so grateful for everyone who stuck with us, who donated to Cobber's go fund me, checked in on his progress, checked that I was doing OK, babysat while he was on crate rest, helped with the pushchair and the other dogs, and grateful for my clients that supported us through it even though I've had to stop taking some of their dogs.

Today in 2023, trying out a hip brace so he could try to walk without too much pain.

The last month, finally able to run (with some restrictions) and swim.

15/05/2024

Another example of 'there's always one and it's usually mine'!

We met up with Counter's Canine Services this morning, and I got a lovely photo of all our dogs together, looking in the same direction and smiling... except Stella. She's the pink and black splodge in the bush on the right-hand side 🤦🏼‍♀️😅

11/05/2024

School update 🏫

I just realised I've been so busy the last couple of weeks that I've forgotten to update you all!

Last week, I got a lovely Labradoodle called Murphy, and this week was a dream come true as I walked in the door to see the most beautiful standard poodle waiting for me!!

I'm still really enjoying the course and have now had the first two units of my theory signed off.

I haven't got permission to post Murphy and Ozzie so here's Stella last night, letting me know to put my homework away and go to bed 😆

If anyone has a poodle that they'd like in a lamb trim, please do let me know - I think it's my favourite aesthetic groom so far, and I don't have space for one of my own 😂

03/05/2024

Meet Iggy, my newest nephew 🥰 he's so sweet, and I love his ears!

28/04/2024

Grooming availability for the next two weeks:

Sunday 5th May 2:15pm

Monday 6th May 2pm
Saturday 11th May (3 spaces)
Sunday 12th May (2 spaces)

23/04/2024

Grooming table doubling as homework table, and Stella telling me it's about time I got her and the others some dinner!

19/04/2024

School update!

I worked with a lovely cockerpoo this week ☺️ alllll the kisses, and her bottom seemed to be magnetically attracted to the table top, which was a challenge 😂

I've been so, so busy today and have a fully booked weekend coming up as well, so I've not done my homework yet... glad there's no detention as an adult, I'd hate to ruin a perfect record!

16/04/2024

*** ALL BOOKED ***

Grooming availability this weekend:
• Saturday 20th @ 9am and 12:30pm (full grooms)
• Sunday 21st @ 9am (bath and nails) and 11:30am (full groom)

12/04/2024

Back to school yesterday after a week off for Easter. I had a lovely working cocker called Archie, who was very generous with his kisses!

He had a breed standard trim; it was nice to get technical and work on my sc******ng and blending skills, though I wish I'd seen and removed that bit of hair by his foot before I took the photo!

I was working on my theory today and found that my first unit has been marked and signed off, and I'm sharing the comments from my tutor with you all, because while I know I'm good at what I do (it's only dogs and karate that I can say that about!), there is always more to learn and improvements to make so it's nice to have validation from someone more qualified in your field 🤩

08/04/2024

This is a subject very close to my heart!

08/04/2024

𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗥 𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗦𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗘
𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝟭𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗟 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰

Due to Cobber's ongoing health issues, this space will suit a female under 20kg who will be content with a game of tug rather than chasing each other all round the furniture (outside is no problem, Cobber will be on a lead). Due to this, I'm afraid I can't accept any pups under 18 months old. I'm afraid I also can't take any bull breeds - I'm not biased at all, but unfortunately Cobber had a bust-up with a Frenchie when he was a pup, and has never forgotten it!

This space will be available on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 17th April 2024. Please message me here to arrange a meet and greet.

Feel free to share!

06/04/2024

Ethel 🥰

When I'm asked whether doggos "can sleep on the bed like they do at home", the answer is always going to be yes!

04/04/2024

Neighbourhood watch were out in force this morning 🤣

29/03/2024

Day 4 🏫

Teddy 🥰

He was such a lovely boy. He came bounding in all excited and went to everyone in turn for a fuss. For those of you who remember Stardust, Teddy's older brother was the spitting image, and I got to babysit them both while they waited for their mum and dad to arrive 🥰

This week, I practised my new method for round heads some more and learned how to groom more closely around dew claws. So simple, I can't understand why I hadn't worked it out on my own already 🙃

My tutor bought everyone a chocolate bunny for Easter, which was totally unexpected but really lovely 🥰 and I took everyone a creme egg as my birthday falls on Easter Sunday this year.

I'm really enjoying this course; grooming is one of those things where you're always learning and can always improve, and I love that ♥️

27/03/2024

How do I know when Ethel is ready to play?

She does this 🤣 first time I've managed to catch it on camera!

25/03/2024

There's always one... and it's usually mine 🤣

24/03/2024

*** IMPORTANT NEWS ***

As you all know, I've been charging hourly for grooming since January - the first time I've done so.

Three months on, I'm really happy to say that all my clients have been maintaining their dogs' coats so well between grooms that I have been able to reduce my equipment maintenance costs. I know I bang on about it all the time, but I really do, do my job because I love it, and frankly, it doesn't feel good to be charging more than I need, especially when times are so tough for so many, so I feel it's only fair to pass that saving on to you.

Therefore, from 1st April 2024, the grooming price list will be as follows:

Up to 6 weekly... £28/hr
7+ weekly and all new clients... £30/hr

Thankyou all, as always, for your trust and support and for allowing me to love your doggos as much as you do ❤️

21/03/2024

Day 3 of school 🏫

I worked with Betsy today - the most adorable little snorty shihtzu!

I learned a much more efficient way of shaping a round head and an easier way to trim a fan tail. Betsy was a bit wiggly for her head, and there's nowhere to hold onto on such a tiny, flat-faced breed, but if I can do it on her, then I shouldn't have any problems with a dog that stands still! She sat on my lap while she waited for her human, so it couldn't have been too bad 😊

I have to write a diary sheet for each groom, and I must be doing them in detail as they're taking me the same amount of time as I took to groom the dog in the first place, but it's a bit late to start tonight. Homework tomorrow!

18/03/2024

I've received this enquiry this morning, but as you can see, I can't reply. I can't find you via my personal account either. If you changed your mind, no problem at all, I just didn't want you to think I'm ignoring you! I charge £30/hr for new clients, and would need to see the ears before deciding whether to pluck or not. Feel free to drop me a text on 07826 708904 or use the contact form on www.auntiekirstyscaninecare.co.uk instead 😊

18/03/2024

A few of my grooms from last week. One very nervous and a bit snappy, one very excitable and wants to kiss me throughout, and one who just doesn't see the necessity and waits for it to be over - can you guess which is which?

I have availability this week and next if anyone is in need 😊

15/03/2024

Another lovely day at school yesterday, I worked with Luna 🥰

She wasn't sure of me to begin with, but once she was in the bath she started to warm up to me, and I got kisses before I'd finished. She had a deshed, claw clip, and tidy up of pads and sanitary areas, and then she laid upside down for belly rubs before sitting on my lap - just like Cobber does!

I also had lovely cuddles with a tiny fluffy puppy who was in for his first ever introduction to grooming.

My tutor said that's my last really short-haired breed, so I'm excited to see who I get to work with next week!

12/03/2024

Three points on the walk satisfaction scale today.
1. Was that really necessary?? Hmm?
2. Not a fan of the weather but made up for it with sniffs and treats
3. BEST DAY EVERRRR!!!

10/03/2024

Taking photos of Odin, and got photobombed by Cobber 😆