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Helen's Home

I am a proud dog mum, offering walks and trust based grooming in a home setting Hi and welcome to Helen's Home. More than just Dog Walking ..
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I'm Helen and dedicated dog mum to Oatis, Nerys, Marley and Faye, who are my absolute world. My aim in life is to give them, and as many other dogs as possible, the best life they can have which is how Helen's Home came to be. Along with my sister, Aunty Debbie and Aunty Jen and Aunty Skye, who are all very special 'crazy' dog ladies, we offer the following services to help your dogs live their be

st lives. Grooming

We offer trust based grooming for small/medium breeds in a home setting - I had been grooming for five years after my own dog Oatis had a negative experience at a grooming salon which left him terrified of being touched. He would only let me handle him due to the bond we had so I taught myself how to groom using trust based techniques, with the intent of being able to maintain him myself and accidently fell into grooming professionally instead when discovering how many dogs struggled to cope in a salon setting. At Helen's Home , we are groomers who have a particular passion for helping nervous dogs or those who have had a bad experience and work hard to ensure dogs have the kindest, most positive experience they can have during the grooming experience. How the dog feels is more important to us than how the dog looks and we firmly believe in humanity before vanity. We offer puppy introduction packages to ensure the best possible start to a lifetime of grooming (particularly important for double coated breeds). We also offer desensitisation programmes for dogs who are fearful of grooming. We offer what we consider to be the ultimate dog walking service in the form of our Dog's Day Out - the kind of outing our own dogs love. We collect dogs from their homes (in and around the Gorseinon area) and take them to Wagswood in Pontardawe, our very own piece of Welsh countryside that we have exclusive use of, creating a safe haven for our dogs to be dogs! They take part in social play sessions in the paddock, pack walks exploring the woods, scent games in the meadow and time to sniff, run, roll, paddle, chase, get mucky and do all things dogs love to do in the great outdoors. This service is aimed at active, friendly dogs who are well socialised - all dogs are assessed for their suitability to what we offer to ensure they will fit in and that all the dogs will enjoy their experience with us. Coaching/Q&A Sessions with Helen

For first time puppy owners wanting some help/guidance/reassurance, I offer 1:1 sessions where you can book some time with me (via call, zoom or in person) to help with any issues you might be having. I am keen to share my knowledge and experience of being a multiple dog owner (and the mistakes we all make!) and 7 years of working with dogs professionally in both training and care settings, in any way I can to help dogs and their owners have an easier, happier life �

Structured Socialisation Sessions

With my own dogs kindly giving their assistance (and being paid generously in treats for their time), I can offer structured socialisation experiences for puppies and dogs needing time around other dogs to build confidence or social skills. Wagswood Members Club

Our customers are welcomed to join our dog club where members will be able to hire the paddock at Wagswood to train or exercise their own dogs. We also hold Socialisation Sessions and organise other dog related events throughout the year.

28/06/2024

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13/06/2024

Our very own Aunty Ashleigh has just launched her page after much encouragement from us when we saw her amazing AI portraits! Please give her a follow and have a nose, you may see a familiar face or two if your dog comes to Wagswood for walks 😜

We are also looking at organising a summer event at Wagswood - a picnic and portraits event for the whole family so watch this space ... 😁

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04/06/2024

Hi everyone, I am away on holiday this week so will return any messages regarding grooming appointments when I am back next week. Deb and Ashleigh will still be doing outings on Tuesday and Thursday as normal x

18/05/2024

It's Woodfield Animal Sanctuary's Open Day and Dog Show tomorrow! I'll be there judging and would love to see all our doggy friends there :)

10/05/2024

Thank you soooo much Honey and family for my new mug. I absolutely love it, very apt!! We will miss you on walks but see you for more cuddles on your next groom x x

24/04/2024

22/04/2024

GREAT NEWS BAILEY had gone to his new home!

It’s always the gentle & shy ones that get overlooked. Please share to increase his chances.

🐾 Meet our Bailey a more gentle soul you couldn’t wish to meet.

❤️‍🩹 He’d make such a lovely companion.
click here for all his info :

https://www.rspca-llysnini.org.uk/dogs/bailey/

South Wales - Everything for Dogs. Benji & Friends Dai Jenkins SOUTH WALES BUSINESS NETWORK

18/04/2024

More gorgeous photos courtesy of Aunty Ashleigh :)

05/04/2024

More gorgeous photos this week, think the dogs are competing for Britain's next top model! Thank you Aunty Ashleigh!

02/04/2024

When the new girl starts aiming for dirtiest dog of the Month! 😮

14/03/2024

Shameless plug for my amateur dramatics group but there's one week left til I make a complete and utter fool of myself on stage!!! Come and have a good laugh at my expense! Would love to see some of you there!

13/03/2024

Watch out, he's behind you!

29/02/2024

Because I'm feeling generous and because it's my last ever walk today, I've decided that EVERY SINGLE DOG in my walking group today wins the Dirtiest Dog of the Day Award! 👑 So celebrations all around woo hoo!!! 🥳

They get gradually more and more filthy in each picture so enjoy looking through and seeing them not so bad at the start, and finishing absolutely stinking!

Love to you all, it's been wonderful! ♥️ - Skye

28/02/2024

Shameless plug for our amateur dramatics group but Skye and I will be performing next month in a very funny Frank Vickery play and we'd love some support! It's at Llanmorlais Hall near Crofty on Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd March, doors open 7pm and tickets are £10. We have some for sale here if you'd like to come and have a good laugh at our expense 🤣😁

22/02/2024

We have some sad news for us but exciting news for Skye - she will be leaving us shortly to branch out and start her very own grooming business in Llanelli!
It has been a wonderful 2 years having her here with us. We've been blessed to have such a talented groomer on the team who all the dogs love and she will be sorely missed but we wish her all the love and success in the world in her new venture. Please join me in wishing her the best of luck and here's a message from her x

Hi everybody, Skye here!

I just wanted to make a little announcement to say that with a very heavy heart I have decided that it is time to spread my wings and leave the Helen's Home and Wagswood family.

This decision has not been an easy one to make as I absolutely adore the dogs to bits and pieces, and I can't even begin to tell you how much I am going to miss them. Almost two years ago Helen picked me up in Lancashire and brought me down here to start a new life and I have loved every moment of it, I will be forever grateful to Helen for giving me this opportunity to fall in love with South Wales, it's people and it's dogs. I very much hope that I'll see some of you guys again when you're out on walks, any time I'm at a popular walking spot in the area I will be keeping a very keen eye out for any dogs that I know! 🤣

My last day will be Friday the 1st of March and I make absolutely zero promises about not getting emotional! It's been an absolute pleasure to spend time with all the lovely dogs here, and I wish absolutely everyone all the best. ♥️

15/02/2024

Here stands the Queen of Muck in all her reigning glory! 👑 No one does it quite like Nerys! 🤣

A very strong contender for Dirtiest Dog of the Day! 🐾

14/02/2024

Hi everyone, we have finally ordered a new sonic toothbrush so will be offering teeth cleaning packages again from next week.

VERY SPECIAL OFFER - Limited slots available
ULTRASOUND TEETH CLEANING 🦷

This is a gentle way to improve your dog's oral health and prevent expensive trips to the vet! See the pictures for more information on how it works :) Results vary depending on your dog's current dental condition - most will need 3-5 sessions (booked weekly) initially to remove plaque and staining. We then recommend a Top Up treatment every two months or so to maintain and prevent future build up. This can be added on to your dog's groom when they visit us.

Prepaid Starter Package - Intitial Deep Clean Session and THREE follow up treatments £50

Pay As You Go
Initial Deep Clean 45 mins £25
Follow Up Treatments 30 mins £20
Top Up with Groom £15

Please message us to book 😁

01/02/2024

Teddy you big goofball 🤣

09/01/2024

Apologies if any of the walking dogs come back muckier than normal today, our hosepipe is frozen so we've been unable to shower them as normal x

08/01/2024

Apologies for the product picture spam over the last few days but we have been compiling a list of all the things we regularly use and recommend to our customers. I'm always forwarding amazon links of things to buy so we have teamed up with the affiliates programme - if you buy an item using the link, we get points to spend at Amazon - considering the amount of shampoo and poo bags we go through, every little helps!

Please browse our 'Recommendations' photo album to see the products we know and love, from must-read books for dog owners to essential grooming items for home :)

08/01/2024

We have a cancellation slot this morning with Skye at 11.30am if any of our regulars would like it?

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We had gorgeous day for walking on Wednesday, making the most of the nicer weather! #thedogsofwagswood #helens_home #dogsofinstagram #dogslife #woodlandwalks #dogwalking #dogwalkerlife

Thursday's Walk in the Woods #thedogsofwagswood #helens_home #dogsofinstagram #woodlandwalks #dogwalkerlife

Had to share these wonderful pictures that Ashleigh took at Wagswood last week. Can't think of a better way to introduce her to you all than showing off her amazing skills as a professional photographer as well as being our new dog walker and goat aunty at Wagswood :) Ashleigh has five dogs of her own and loves the outdoors just like us. Welcome to the Helen's Home and Wagswood family Ashleigh! #helens_home #thedogsofwagswood #thegoatsofwagswood #dogphotograpy #dogsofinstagram #dogsofinstaworld

A very wet one today! #thedogsofwagswood #woodlandwalks #helens_home #dogwalking #dogsofinstagram #doglife #dogsofinsta

Helen's Walking Group enjoying a wet woodland adventure today :) #thedogsofwagswood #helens_home #woodlandwalks #dogwalking #dogsofinstagram #doglife #dogsofinsta #dogslife #dogsplaying

Well today's outing has included lots of wrestling, rolling, racing and some rather frisky boy moments 🤣 But what a gorgeously sunny day to be out! #thedogsofwagswood #helens_home #woodlandwalks #dogwalking #dogsofinstagram #doglife #winterwalks #dogsofinsta #feelingfrisky

It's been all about sticks today! :) #thedogsofwagswood #helens_home #dogwalking #dogsofinstagram #doglife #gsd #dogsofinsta #dirtiestdogoftheday

Rain, mud and treats

Helen's Walking Group Tuesday #thedogsofwagswood #helens_home #dogsofinstagram #dogwalking #doglife #woodlandwalk #dogsofinsta

We had a super friendly Robin join us for a treat hunt in the long grass today - he almost landed on Myrtle's back but she was just too quick for him! He was quite happy mingling with the dogs, think he wants to join the pack! #thedogsofwagswood #helens_home #dogwalking #dogsofinstagram #doglife #dogwalkerlife #woodlandwalk #robin

Wednesday's fun at Wagswood. Bennt and Faye are like a pair of lovebirds today 😍 #thedogsofwagswood #helens_home #dogsofinstagram #dogwalkerlife #doglife #dogsofinsta #dogwalking

Today's woodland adventurers enjoying all the smells and exploring the nooks and crannies :) #thedogsofwagswood #helens_home #dogsofinstagram #dogwalkerlife #doglife #dogsofinsta #woodlandwalk #labradorretriever

Taking orders now for Christmas Wreaths if anyone would like to get one from us and help support Wagswood Ecoproject :) https://7cb949-2.myshopify.com/products/handmade-christmas-wreath

Lovely chilled stroll through the woods today, enjoying treat hunts amongst the fallen leaves 🍂 #thedogsofwagswood #dogwalking #helens_home #dogsofinstagram #doglife #woodlandwalk #dogwalkerlife #dogsofinsta

These guys are full of beans today, must be something in the air! Non stop zoomies and races through the woods :) #thedogsofwagswood #helens_home #dogwalking #dogsofinstagram #dogsofinsta #woodlandwalk #doglife

Millie and Teddy having fun in the rain ☂️ #helenshome #thedogsofwagswood #labradorretriever

Tuesday's Woodland Adventures woth Helen's walking group:) #thedogsofwagswood #dogwalking #dogsofinstagram #helens_home #dogwalkerlife #winteriscoming #dogsofinsta #woodlandwalk