K9 Corner Dog Grooming

K9 Corner Dog Grooming ICMG qualified, 1 to 1, fully insured, Approved holistic groomer Member of British Isles Grooming Association Please ring or message for an appointment

How gorgeous is this young boy. He's so calm and takes everything in his stride. We'll done handsome. ⭐💜
28/02/2025

How gorgeous is this young boy. He's so calm and takes everything in his stride. We'll done handsome. ⭐💜

I'm thinking of adding teeth cleaning to my services and wanted to see if anyone would be interested in this. Please let...
27/02/2025

I'm thinking of adding teeth cleaning to my services and wanted to see if anyone would be interested in this. Please let me know you thoughts.

A gorgeous older boy after his full groom. Well done handsome. 💜
26/02/2025

A gorgeous older boy after his full groom. Well done handsome. 💜

All spruced up after his full groom. We'll done handsome. 💜
24/02/2025

All spruced up after his full groom. We'll done handsome. 💜

Due to the ever increasing energy prices, increases in equipment products and servicing, there will be a price increase ...
23/02/2025

Due to the ever increasing energy prices, increases in equipment products and servicing, there will be a price increase from March 1st 25.

I appreciate that it's a difficult time for everyone, but the increase is necessary to be able to continue to offer a bespoke service, with high quality natural products where.your dogs welfare always comes first.

If your groom is due before March, you'll be advised of the new price, or we'll send a message with details.

We have amazing clients and dogs and as always, your support is very much appreciated.

Thank you

This gorgeous girls favourite treat in the salon, is doggy chololate drops. We'll done beautiful. 💜
21/02/2025

This gorgeous girls favourite treat in the salon, is doggy chololate drops. We'll done beautiful. 💜

Always a pleasure to see this young boy. We'll done handsome. 💜
20/02/2025

Always a pleasure to see this young boy. We'll done handsome. 💜

19/02/2025

He loves to rest his head on a cushion whilst being dried. 💜

A full groom for this gorgeous boy. We'll done handsome.⭐💜
19/02/2025

A full groom for this gorgeous boy. We'll done handsome.⭐💜

This little lady came for her regular desensitisation session, as she really struggles after being ill. It's all about m...
18/02/2025

This little lady came for her regular desensitisation session, as she really struggles after being ill. It's all about making it a positive experience for her and she's really happy to come to the salon and participate , which is what it's all about. We'll done little lady. 💜

A much needed groom for this little lady. We've gone shorter due to all the wet weather, as a long damp coat can cause s...
13/02/2025

A much needed groom for this little lady. We've gone shorter due to all the wet weather, as a long damp coat can cause skin issues and also tangles.
Well done beautiful. ⭐💜

Such a good boy. Well done handsome. ⭐💜
12/02/2025

Such a good boy. Well done handsome. ⭐💜

12/02/2025

So helpful and such a happy boy. 💜

THE BENEFITS OF EARLY PUPPY INTRODUCTIONS TO THE PROFESSIONAL GROOMING SALON. The benefits of introducing puppies to th...
10/02/2025

THE BENEFITS OF EARLY PUPPY INTRODUCTIONS TO THE PROFESSIONAL GROOMING SALON.

The benefits of introducing puppies to the grooming salon as soon as they are fully vaccinations are massive. It is a long post but please read.

A good professional groomer wants your dogs to be relaxed and confident during grooming and this can easily be achieved if you start their grooming experiences early, which gives the groomer time to introduce themselves and the salon (ideally that is the only experience puppies should have on their first visit), equipment, processes and techniques positively over a period of sessions, building pups confidence, making positive associations, teaching them what is required of them during grooming, etc. The groomer will also give you advice how you can help at home to make the process even easier for your puppy.

Many groomers offer puppy packages to ensure your puppy gets the best start. Grooming training is equally as important as puppy training. Investing financially and timewise in your pup's grooming experience should not be undervalued. Also bear in mind that for most breeds their groomer will handled them more than any other canine professional.

Taking a 6 month old matted adolescent puppy to the groomers for the first time prevents all that gentle introduction, leaving the puppy with negative memories and associations which are difficult to undo.

As a human, we really cannot fully understand the impact of walking into a grooming salon for a dog (let's call him Fred). Firstly, the salon is full of information that Fred will need time to process: sounds, sights, smells, textures. This alone can be overwhelming, especially if they are not allowed the time to process that information before they are rushed into the bath or onto the table to start grooming (both of which Fred is unlikely to have experienced before, so needs to process those too).

Most grooms involve:

* Fred being picked up, put on a high surface, moved between bath and table
* Safety restraints applied
* Bath
* Dried (towel, high velocity dryer, finishing dryer)
* Brushed all over (often whilst being dried at the same time)
* Claws Clipped
* Fur clipped, scissored
* Legs, ears and tail lifted
* Being moved around
* Hygiene areas being tided
* Some groomers also include:
* Ear fur plucking
* A**l gland emptying ( recommend vets)
* Teeth Cleaning
* Applying Cologne, bandanas and bows
* Using crates

That understandably is likely to be stressful for Fred, irrelevant of how good and gentle the groomer is, added to that Fred may have other issues that need taking into account:

* Separation anxiety
* General anxiety around strangers
* Noise sensitivity
* Touch sensitivity
* Discomfort/Pain
* Matted coat
* Not used to being handled by a stranger
* No grooming training done at home
* Other dogs and groomers that may be in the salon
* Not used to standing still for long periods
* Not used to having safety restraints put on

Now we are beginning to build a picture of why Fred is totally overwhelmed, struggles with the whole processes, builds up negative association with the grooming salon. This may then lead to Fred show aggressive behaviours during grooming, requiring muzzles, additional safety aids, etc. Eventually, Fred's guardians may find that groomers will refuse to groom him, leaving no option to have him sedated at the vets to be clipped off - a very expensive groom, or find that Fred freezes at the salon door the next time you take him, or comes home completely exhausted due to the stress and anxiety he has had to cope with.

As guardians we owe it to our pups to give them the best start to grooming as we possibly can:

This gorgeous boy loves ham as his treat whilst he's being groomed. Well done handsome. ⭐💜
08/02/2025

This gorgeous boy loves ham as his treat whilst he's being groomed. Well done handsome. ⭐💜

06/02/2025

A lot of dogs don't like the high velocity dryer as it's noisy, but this lady is just amazing. 💜

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Bloomer Wood View
Sutton In Ashfield
NG171HA

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Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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+447500662446

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He loves to rest his head on a cushion whilst being dried. 💜

So helpful and such a happy boy. 💜

A lot of dogs don't like the high velocity dryer as it's noisy, but this lady is just amazing. 💜

There are many reasons why a dog may need additional help with being groomed, including anxiety, fear, and pain. This little lady had medical issues which caused challenges whilst being groomed. We've gone right back to basics with short sessions, re introducing everything slowly. As you can see, she was anxious with the clippers st first, but with positive rewards, we made some progress If she didn't react to the clippers touching her or being placed beside her, she got a tasty treat: it's all about making it a positive experience and gaining trust. Well done beautiful. 💜

This little lady has been groomed since she was a puppy and happily gets into the bath and onto the table herself. Bringing your puppy to the salon when they're fully vaccinated, gives them the best possible start to get used to all the sights, sounds and equipment:

Just helping out. 💜

The things we do when the dog isn't keen on the dryer.💜

Hands stripping a dogs coat causes no pain for them, as only the hair that is ready to come out is removed: this young boy lay down in his side and fell asleep for a while. 💜

Most groomers use a high velocity dryer to get the dogs coat straight and dried quickly, but many dogs don't like it.Doing it Holistically and using a stand or hand dryer, does take longer, but puts the dogs ability to cope, above everything else. As you can see this boy is nearly falling asleep, he's so calm and relaxed, but most of all, he feels safe and trusts me. 💜

Puppy enjoying his carrot whilst being dried. Go to the groomers when your puppy is really young, to give them the best possible start with grooming. ⭐💜

Just taking a moment to relax whilst being dried: grooming needn't be stressful for your dog. 💜

Helping to keep this dog calm when his guardian has gone, as he suffers a little anxiety when she first leaves.

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