Gone Dog Grooming

Gone Dog Grooming City & Guilds Level 3 Groomer, Dermatology, Dental, Massage, Canine Reiki Practitioner 🐾

Our groomers are Level 3 City & Guilds qualified, as well as being qualified in dog first aid and are DBS checked. Services start from just nail trimming, ultrasonic teeth cleaning,puppy introductions or a shampoo and blow dry, to a full groom, clipping, de-shedding or hand stripping depending on your dog and your grooming preference. For any enquiries or to book an appointment then please call or

message us. You can also book online using the following link:
https://book.itsallsavvy.com/?id=61cb71fe9540742884144766

Nail Trims – what is this woman doing with my paw?Some dogs breeze through nail trims. Others respond with various cues ...
25/11/2025

Nail Trims – what is this woman doing with my paw?

Some dogs breeze through nail trims. Others respond with various cues which translate as “absolutely not, give me my paw back”.

I never force a dog. It only makes future trims harder. I’d rather go at their pace and keep it positive.

Puppies do best when they learn calm paw handling early. Older dogs often remember if their quick has been cut in the past, which is why gentle, patient handling is so important and I can always tell if they have had a nasty experience before coming to me.

If a dog completely balks, I stop and give simple home exercises to build confidence and to help them with desensitisation.

Here are two of the most gorgeous dogs from last week. I keep nail trims fun, stress-free and full of cuddles, and it makes my day when these two are in the salon. Nail trims don’t take long….play time and cuddles on the other hand….🤣

PS. The duck toy didn’t need a nail trim, just there as additional emotional support 🤣.

Lorrie x
📞 01769 302113
📱07878 230 934
🌐 www.gonedoggrooming.co.uk

Puppy Graduation 🎓Puppies grow up in their own way and in their own time. Some leap in without hesitation, others take a...
24/11/2025

Puppy Graduation 🎓

Puppies grow up in their own way and in their own time. Some leap in without hesitation, others take a bit longer to work things out. This lovely boy has been using his appointments to learn, observe, build confidence and decide for himself that grooming is a safe and easy part of life.

Last week, after being hand dried by me in a slightly smaller space than the table, he was relaxed for a full groom, nails included, and handled every step with calm curiosity. No rush, no pressure, just a puppy who now feels ready to move into his grown up appointments.

Every puppy matures at a different pace depending on their breed, age and personality. What matters most is helping them feel secure as they learn.

Lorrie x
📞 01769 302113
📱07878 230 934
🌐 www.gonedoggrooming.co.uk

23/11/2025

Special dogs need a special pamper on their birthday 😍. Double shampoo, facial, deshed mask treatment, enzyme teeth clean and a spritz of something good - starting with playtime and ending with cuddles, because she’s worth it!

Lorrie x
📞 01769 302113
📱07878 230 934
🌐 www.gonedoggrooming.co.uk

Emmi-Pet Ultrasonic Teeth CleaningThese photos show the before and after of this dog’s second session. You can see light...
23/11/2025

Emmi-Pet Ultrasonic Teeth Cleaning

These photos show the before and after of this dog’s second session. You can see lighter areas at the gum line where plaque has already softened. Once softened, deposits are gently lifted using purpose-designed non metal oral care tools.

Ultrasound works by disrupting bacteria and softening plaque at and below the gum line, helping to support healthier gums and fresher breath over time.

Best for
• Gradual softening of plaque and tartar
• Supporting gum health and breath
• Dogs who dislike brushing
• Maintenance between veterinary dentals.

Important
• Not a replacement for veterinary dental work or advanced dental disease.

Treatment
A course is required first. After that, maintenance can be added to grooming appointments to keep gums and teeth healthier long-term.

Visible change after two sessions shows the value of starting early and continuing regularly.

Lorrie x
📞 01769 302113
📱07878 230 934
🌐 www.gonedoggrooming.co.uk

Party time with PEvery groom is a party for 2!Lorrie x 📞 01769 302113 📱07878 230 934 🌐 www.gonedoggrooming.co.uk ...
23/11/2025

Party time with P

Every groom is a party for 2!

Lorrie x
📞 01769 302113
📱07878 230 934
🌐 www.gonedoggrooming.co.uk

The gorgeous G&TBeautiful girls and a real pleasure to groom. Best doodle legs!Lorrie x 📞 01769 302113 📱07878 230 934 🌐...
23/11/2025

The gorgeous G&T

Beautiful girls and a real pleasure to groom. Best doodle legs!

Lorrie x
📞 01769 302113
📱07878 230 934
🌐 www.gonedoggrooming.co.uk

🐾 Scene: The Salon (Advent Tidings) 🌠 Rosie:“Behold! I bring tidings from the salon. Christmas grooming slots are rarer ...
22/11/2025

🐾 Scene: The Salon (Advent Tidings)

🌠 Rosie:
“Behold! I bring tidings from the salon. Christmas grooming slots are rarer than me holding a pose for more than three seconds.”

🧣 Wise Dog:
“Indeed. The wise owners booked well in advance as their dogs are on a routine schedule . They prepared, and thus avoided festive chaos.”

🌠 Rosie:
“So… completely full?”

🧣 Wise Dog:
“Full to the brim. No new clients until January.”

🌠 Rosie:
“Even the hopeful requests for two 35kg doodle dogs we’ve never met, or dogs who are ‘quick’ ?”

🧣 Wise Dog:
“If there was no room at the inn, there is certainly no room in the diary.”
⸻
🌠 Rosie:
“What about little bath-time miracles?”

🧣 Wise Dog:
“Some may appear… but only for existing clients, and only if kennel timings allow. Calm salon. Calm dogs. This is the true gift for any groomer.”

🌠 Rosie:
“So grooms are for life, not just for Christmas?”

🧣 Wise Dog:
“Precisely. Beautiful coats are grown through year-round brushing and partnership, not a last-minute December transformation.”
⸻
🌠 Rosie (sniffing the Pawdinary):
“Smells like pudding!”

🧣 Wise Dog:
“The same shampoos and sprays we already use but Xmas scents now available.”

🌠 Rosie:
“One more message?”

🧣 Wise Dog:
“Yes. Unless your dog is at the kennels, if you are asked to pick up your dog at a certain time, don’t text back 20 minutes later with ‘On my way’, the schedule slips… and the groomer’s mood follows.”

🌠 Rosie:
“Like a grumpy shepherd?”

🧣 Wise Dog:
“Like a shepherd who hasn’t, and will then not have time for lunch.”

⸻

🌠 Rosie (softly):
“Christmas isn’t about rushing, is it?”

🧣 Wise Dog:
“No. It’s about peace, kindness, and caring for one another. We honour that here by keeping dogs calm, respecting time, and treating every pet with patience and love.”

Lorrie x
📞 01769 302113 📱07878 230 934 🌐 www.gonedoggrooming.co.uk

Pawdinary Mother Fluffer 10-in-1 Spray now available for purchase from the salon.Yes, the name makes me laugh every time...
20/11/2025

Pawdinary Mother Fluffer 10-in-1 Spray now available for purchase from the salon.

Yes, the name makes me laugh every time, but don’t let it fool you. Mother Fluffer is one of the best conditioning sprays I’ve ever used for both coat and skin.

What it does
• Speeds up drying time
• Conditions and detangles
• Helps prevent matting between grooms
• Adds shine and softness without grease
• Reduces static and friction
• Supports a healthy skin and coat barrier
• Keeps coats light, fluffy and fresh
• Protects from breakage and damage
• Makes home brushing quicker and gentler

Perfect for
• Doodles and poodle mixes
• Spaniels and silky coats
• Double coats like Labs, Spitz types and Shepherds
• Terriers and wiry coats
• Puppies, seniors and sensitive skin

The scent
Clean, light and salon-fresh, not overwhelming. Just a lovely cuddle-worthy finish.

If you’d to purchase a bottle to use at home, feel free to ask at your next appointment. Bottle size is 300mls and lasts ages.

Lorrie x 📞 01769 302113 📱07878 230 934 🌐 www.gonedoggrooming.co.uk

Chilly…How cold is it now? It has been a bit of a week here. A chest infection knocked me sideways last week and, just t...
18/11/2025

Chilly…

How cold is it now? It has been a bit of a week here. A chest infection knocked me sideways last week and, just to top things off, I’ve managed to get another hair splinter in my thumb. I have no idea how it got in this time as I’ve been gloved up lot, but it has turned into an abscess. I’ve drained it and I’m on antibiotics. It does mean handstrips will be on hold while everything heals properly. I need to give it the time it needs.

Anyway, here are some of the lovely pups from the last couple of weeks. Xmas grooming photos will be coming soon as the festive season begins.

A little personal note. If you ever see me looking a bit upset, it may be because one of the dogs I groom has passed away. We groomers become a bit like surrogate aunties. We see your dogs grow up, grow old and sometimes grow frail. You never quite know when you are grooming a dog for the last time, and it always hits me hard. As the old lyric says, in the end the love you take is equal to the love you make, and your dogs give so much of it. Yesterday was one of those days..fly high sweetheart.

Give your dogs a big hug from me tonight x

Lorrie x
📞 01769 302113
📱07878 230 934
🌐 www.gonedoggrooming.co.uk

Thanks for all your kind thoughts about the pack. They are still a bit on edge and there are a few upset tummies. Howe...
06/11/2025

Thanks for all your kind thoughts about the pack. They are still a bit on edge and there are a few upset tummies. However, right now they are snuggled down next to me - I have been eating my body weight in carbs and drowning in espresso and water, oh, and Likrids liquorice. I’ll probably get hyper later 😂.

Meanwhile, I can do some of the weekly photos, starting with a fun afternoon yesterday. It’s hilarious when I have to make time for bathtime kiss breaks 😂.

Lorrie x
📞 01769 302113 📱07878 230 934 🌐 www.gonedoggrooming.co.uk

06/11/2025

Salon Closed Today

The salon will be closed today after a rough night with fireworks. The dogs had coped brilliantly earlier in the evening, but things changed when they were startled from their sleep at just past midnight, when more fireworks were set off literally opposite, continuing on and off until around 2.30am.

Simba who jumps at the slightest noise, started hyperventilating, shaking and only fell back asleep at 7.30am, and the others only finally settled around 4am. It was a long and stressful night for everyone.

It isn’t safe or sensible to handle dogs and scissors after no sleep, so I’ll be staying home to keep a close eye on them and offer some reassurance, and hopefully grab a few hours sleep.

All clients have been contacted and rescheduled into my emergency slots for tomorrow and next week. Thank you all for your understanding.

Lorrie x 🐾
Gone Dog Grooming

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Gone Grooming At Beech Tree Kennels Ltd
South Molton
EX363QR

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+447878230934

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