Canine Styling Studio

23/12/2022

A huge thank you to all my wonderful customers, for their generous gifts, for their loyal custom, and for being just generally awesome 🤩

I shall miss all the doggo’s over the next two weeks, but it’s been a manic month trying to squeeze everyone in, so I am putting my feet up and taking a well earned break 😅 Thankfully I have a lot of gifted wine to get me through 🤪

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎅🏼❤️🥳

09/03/2022

Good Morning All! I hope everyone is safe and well ❤️

I am getting a large amount of appt enquiries from new customers at the moment, but unfortunately my books are full, so I cannot take on any new clients at this time.

Thank you for thinking of me and sorry that I cannot be of help right now ❤️

Best wishes, Gemma xx

09/06/2021

I hope everyone is well and enjoying the slow climb to some sort of normality!

I am getting an exceptionally high number of requests for appointments at the moment, so I thought it was worth popping a post up.

NEW CUSTOMERS
I’m afraid I’m not taking on any new customers! Sorry for any disappointment!

REGULAR CUSTOMERS
My current waiting time for an appointment is 8 weeks. I am so sorry for any inconvenience. I just want to give an explanation and apology to my regular customers, as I’m really struggling to fit everyone in. My staff member Hannah moved to Orkney last year, and due to Covid restrictions I was not able to replace her immediately. I am now training up a new member of staff, but she will only be working one day a week. Therefore I have less appointments available than before. I haven’t actually taken on any new customers for about 2 years - well before Covid, so the current situation with the waiting time is due to a combination of Covid restrictions, the regular summer rush, and my decreased appt slots. I am trying my hardest to fit everyone in, so please book your appointments in advance if you want to stay on a regular appt interval.

If you have any queries, please get in touch!

Thanks
Gemma 🐶❤️🐶❤️🐶 ###

25/12/2020

Merry Christmas to all my wonderful customers, and thank you soooo much for all the amazing gifts. I’m definitely going to be well stocked with wine for the next few months! 🤪 Lots of love to you and all the puppers! 🐶❤️🐶❤️🐶❤️

16/12/2020

Good Afternoon All!

As I’m sure you’ve heard by now, Wales will be heading into a Tier 4 lockdown from Dec 28th.

I am currently awaiting confirmation from the Health and Safety department at Neath Port Talbot Council as to whether I will be required to close, as once again Pet Services have been left off the list provided by the Government. My insurance company requires written confirmation from my Local Authority, so I will not be able to open unless they give me permission to do so.

I will not rearrange any of the existing January appts until I know for sure what I will be doing going forward. Hopefully I should have more information by the end of the week.

I am currently fully booked until I close for Xmas, so I will not be able to bring any appts forward sorry!

Thanks so much for all your continued support and patience. Let’s hope 2021 will be a better year for us all! ###

21/07/2020

I have an appt available today at 12.30pm! Please message me, or call/text 07871529506 to book! 🐶❤️

18/07/2020

Hi All! It’s been quite a hectic couple of weeks, but I have now gotten through the backlog! 🥳 Thank you to everyone for their patience.

If you are a new customer looking to make an appt, please send me a message, or call/text 07871529506 😃

31/05/2020

Good News! The salon will be opening from Monday 1st June!

Obviously we have quite a backlog of customers who missed their regular appts during lockdown, so in order to give Priority to my regulars I will not be taking on any new customers at this time.

If you are a regular customer and have not already heard from me, please get in touch.

Can’t wait to see you all again soon! 😃❤️🐶

12/04/2020

I also want to share this article from Battersea Dogs home, which gives some good advice on caring for your pet during this time ❤️

https://www.battersea.org.uk/pet-advice/dog-advice?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_paid&utm_campaign=petadvice&utm_term=fb&utm_content=dog_advice

From microchipping to insurance, our experts take you through the key things every dog owner should do to care for their canine companions.

12/04/2020

Hi All! I hope everyone is well and having a lovely Easter Sunday, despite the ongoing situation ❤️

I have received a few messages from customers concerned about how to look after their dogs coats whilst they are unable to get them groomed professionally. So I want to share a few links and tips on how you can care for your pooch at home.

I have attached some detailed guides which are great for home grooming. Generally, straight coated dogs can use the Cocker Spaniel guide, and Curly Coated dogs should use the Doodle guide. I would recommend using a slicker brush (one without plastic tips on the pins) and a metal comb. Ensure you brush from root to tip first, use the brush to loosen any knotty or matted areas, and then use the metal comb to tease out any remaining knots. You should be aiming to comb the coat out easily from root to tip.

With regards to keeping your dog cool in hot weather, I would suggest the following;

• Only walk them early morning or in the evening when the weather is cooler.
• Have fresh cold water available at all times.
• Keep them in the shade, even if they want to be in the sun.
• Put down cold damp towels for them to lay on.
• Invest in a cooling mat (available online)

If you have any questions, please feel free to give me a call or text. Miss you all! Stay safe ❤️

23/03/2020

COVID 19 UPDATE - SALON CLOSURE
EDIT - DUE TO THE ENFORCED LOCKDOWN, THE SALON WILL BE CLOSED WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT!!!!

I am very sad to announce that due to the current pandemic I will be closing Canine Styling Studio at 6pm on Wednesday 25th March, until further notice. All appointments will be cancelled until such a time that it is safe to reopen. When I have a better idea of my reopening date, I will contact all of the customers who have lost their appointments to arrange new dates. Please do not contact me for appts before the closure as I’m afraid I am fully booked - my sincere apologies for any inconvenience.

This has been an extremely difficult and upsetting decision for me, and is not one I have taken lightly, but I feel a huge responsibility for the health of my customers, my staff, my family and myself. I find myself at a point where I feel that the risk, and the anxiety that it brings, is too great and I would rather close too early than too late.

I send all my customers my sincere best wishes in these troubling and unprecedented times. I will miss all my furry friends desperately! Please feel free to keep in touch and send me funny pics of your pooches - I’m sure we’ll all need entertaining during this time 🐶❤️

And finally, please please please follow the government advice - practice strict social distancing if your healthy, OR practice self isolation if you are displaying symptoms or fall into the At Risk Category. And wash wash wash your hands 🙌🏻

Best Wishes,
Gemma ❤️

17/03/2020

COVID 19 UPDATE!

After the Governments press release yesterday, I wanted to let my customers know my plans for the business. As it stands, I plan to keep the salon open for as long as possible. Both Hannah and myself are currently healthy with no symptoms of the virus. I am a very small business, and if I were to close now, it would be a significant blow financially. Obviously, if I develop symptoms, I will close temporarily whilst I isolate for the required 14 days. If Hannah develops symptoms and needs to isolate, I will continue to work, but may need to rearrange some appointments.

Whilst getting your dog groomed is not essential, I know that many of you will not want to miss your appointments. I just ask that if you, or anyone in your home, are displaying symptoms, please follow the Government advice and self isolate for 14 days, and contact me to arrange another date.

I understand that some of you may fall into the “At Risk” category, and will not want to attend your appointment at this time. If this is the case, please let me know ASAP so I can cancel your appointments accordingly. As per my Terms of Business (a full copy of which can be found on my website www.caninestylingstudio.co.uk), I require 24 hours notice for Cancellations. Late notice of Cancellations may incur a Penalty Charge, starting at £10 per dog. I will not be able to rebook your appointment until a Penalty Charge has been paid.

I will be disinfecting the salon daily, and ask that when you arrive, use your elbow to open and close the door if possible, and pass your dog to me on their lead, so as to limit contact. Unfortunately I don’t have a card machine, but if you would prefer to make payments electronically, please ask prior to your appt and I can provide my business bank details for you to make an online banking payment (which needs to be done before collecting your dog).

This is a fast changing and unprecedented situation, so things may alter over the next few weeks. But I will keep you updated if and when any changes happen.

I hope you all stay safe and healthy during this difficult time. Please feel free to call or text me if you have any queries on 07871529506.

Many Thanks
Gemma

02/01/2020

Happy New Year to all my wonderful customers!!! ❤️ First day back for us at Canine Styling Studio - we have a few appointments available next week, so if you would like a fresh smelling pooch for 2020, please call Gemma on 07871529506, or send us a message via Facebook 🐶❤️

25/11/2019

I have an appointment available this Wednesday 27th at 11am! Please PM me or call/text 07871529506 if your interested- first come first serve! 🐶❤️

22/11/2019

Due to a cancellation I have two appointments available at 11am and 12pm tomorrow, Saturday 23rd November! Availability for weekend appointments is extremely rare, so if you would like to take one of these spaces, please PM me, or call/text 07871529506. Thanks! 🐶❤️ Xx

13/11/2019

With Xmas approaching, things are getting busy here at Canine Styling Studio! I am already fully booked for the whole month of December, but I have the following appointments left available this month...

11am TODAY! (Wed 13th Nov)
10am, 11am, 12pm or 1pm Friday 15th Nov
1pm Thurs 21st Nov
9am or 10am Fri 22nd Nov
9am Wed 27th Nov
11am Fri 29th Nov

If you would like to get your pooch pampered before Xmas, please get in touch ASAP to book one of the above dates. PM me, or call/text 07871529506. Many Thanks, Gemma 🐶❤️🐶❤️🐶

28/10/2019

I have an appointment available today (Monday 28th Oct) at 1.30pm! Please PM me, or call/text on 07871529506 to take it! ❤️🐶❤️

22/10/2019

I have a few appts available tomorrow (Wed 23rd Oct), at 11am, 12pm and 2pm. Please PM me, or Call/Text on 07871529506 🐶❤️🐶

18/10/2019

I still have an appointment available today at 2pm for one dog. If you would like to take the appt, please PM me, or call/text 07871529506. 🐶❤️

17/10/2019

Due to a cancellation, an appt has become available tomorrow (Fri 18th Oct) at 2pm for one dog. If you would like to take the appt, please PM me, or call/text 07871529506. 🐶❤️

16/10/2019

I have an appt available today at 1pm! PM me, or call/text on 07871529506 to book! 🐶❤️

03/10/2019

An appointment has become available tomorrow at 1pm. Please DM or text/call me on 07871529506 to book! Thanks! 🐶❤️

27/09/2019

I have an appt available this Monday 30th Sept at 1.30pm! Please text/call me on 07871529506 or PM Gemma Groomer to book. Thanks! 🐶❤️

11/04/2019

Due to a cancellation, an appt for one dog has become available today at 11am. Please DM via FB or call/text on 07871529506 to book 🐶

06/01/2019

The salon will be closed from Mon 7th Jan, and will reopen on Mon 4th Feb. Sorry for any inconvenience! ❤️🐶❤️

25/12/2018

Wishing all my wonderful customers and their puppers a very Merry Christmas and hope you have a fantastic New Year! Thank you so much for all the generous gifts, tips and cards, and most of all, thank you for your loyal custom over the past year. Lots of love, Gemma 💕🐶🥂🍾

21/11/2018

Due to cancellation I have an appt available today at 10am. If you would like to take the appt, please call or text me on 07871529506. Thanks! 🐶❤️🐶

12/11/2018

Due to cancellation, I have two appts available this afternoon, at 1pm and 3pm. Please call or text me on 07871529506 if you would like to book. Thanks! 🐶❤️

25/02/2018

The salon will be closed until Monday 12th March. I will not be taking bookings during this time, but please feel free to contact me on 07871529506 once I return. Many Thanks! ❤️🐶❤️