Pawfection

Pawfection Exclusive 1 to 1 dog grooming service near Bassingham, Lincolnshire . Comfortable purpose built salon Dog Grooming with Love by Amanda Jane.

Appointments available upon request. Please contact me via my FB page. Free local pick and drop off service, purpose built salon with no crates or cages.

Yet another year comes to an end , like the photos below there have been some high times and low, some kisses, cuddles a...
23/12/2023

Yet another year comes to an end , like the photos below there have been some high times and low, some kisses, cuddles and a whole lot of love .
Pawfection has thrown the towel in for the year , an enormous thank you to my absolutely amazing clients for yet another year of continuous support , beautiful dogs and for all the many cards and gifts …I have been truly spoilt and will certainly not be slim or sober for some time🥰

Having been grooming for
Several years now it is inevitable that some of the dogs I started my journey with are no longer with us and I always feel this loss with you , l think about and miss them .

I have also welcomed many new puppies this year so have some lovely times to look forward to
and bonds to build.

Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas and a muddy well walked new Year

Signing out dog tired

Donald’s first bath after his introduction sessions
23/12/2023

Donald’s first bath after his introduction sessions

God  only knows what Alexa must think about what goes on in my salon… “Bertie if you want to go home with both your bo**...
23/12/2023

God only knows what Alexa must think about what goes on in my salon… “Bertie if you want to go home with both your bo****ks you really are going to have to stand still!” ( I was trimming said area )
Certainly got his attention Bertie did go home with both and was a very good boy

How lucky am I to kick start my day with these 3 delights , they bring me joy
23/12/2023

How lucky am I to kick start my day with these 3 delights , they bring me joy

All on the nice list, such good pooches .
22/12/2023

All on the nice list, such good pooches .

I am on the the finale countdown to Christmas getting all your beautiful  pooches ready for  Santa.Please bare with me f...
22/12/2023

I am on the the finale countdown to Christmas getting all your beautiful pooches ready for Santa.
Please bare with me for your next bookings as I am absolutely flat out and feel a little like Edward Scissor Hands right now with very long wonderful dog packed days.
Here are some of the last few days dazzlers.

A cracker of a week , thank you all so much for your continued support 🐶🦴🐕‍🦺🐕☃️🎄
14/12/2023

A cracker of a week , thank you all so much for your continued support 🐶🦴🐕‍🦺🐕☃️🎄

Christmas Angels, it getting busy❤️
08/12/2023

Christmas Angels, it getting busy❤️

This grooming lark is obviously exhausting or I am simply boring.Or maybe the Christmas excitement is too much
07/12/2023

This grooming lark is obviously exhausting or I am simply boring.
Or maybe the Christmas excitement is too much

Some Christmas crackers
07/12/2023

Some Christmas crackers

04/12/2023

I am often contacted by people asking me to do a full groom ( clipping etc ) on a puppy that has never been groomed or introduced to the grooming process as suddenly their puppy is in need.
Often clients when getting puppies do not consider the following and get frustrated with me when I want to take things slowly as they want bottom and eyes tidied now and l won’t jump straight in with clippers and scissors so go elsewhere.
I see dogs daily and have learnt so much about the correct introductions and stick with my beliefs for the long term benefits to the puppy.
Please if you are considering getting a puppy or know anyone that is read on .

My puppy introduction require 2/3 meets non grooming just social interactions and equipment introductions before the first gentle bath but may require longer so ideally a puppy needs to come as soon as vaccinated and certainly before grooming is required for a perfect introduction.
I can and will groom puppies that have not been through this process if they have been left too long but the following is the very best process.

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. Dogs are not born knowing how to be groomed by a human, let alone a non-familiar human, so we need to introduce them to it slowly. It is a long post but please read on.

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, the salon, 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 obedience 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 handle them more than any other canine professional. Always ensure that the groomer you choose allows at least one session with no grooming taking place which will enable your puppy to get to process the salon, etc., which will make future visits less stressful.

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. Imagine if your first visit to the hairdresser as a child your parent left you alone with the hairdresser and hadn't brushed or combed your hair for the last few months.

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 whipped 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 left with the groomer (maybe even the first visit)

* 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

* Applying Colognes

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.

I hope this gives you a least a basic understanding of why it is so important to prioritise grooming introductions

To give Fred an even better start on his grooming journey, his guardians could have invested in Sue Williamson' book "Introducing Your Puppy to Grrr-less Grooming"

Some more of this weeks Christmas crackers 🎄🌲🐕‍🦺🐩🦮🐕🐶🦴
01/12/2023

Some more of this weeks Christmas crackers 🎄🌲🐕‍🦺🐩🦮🐕🐶🦴

Christmas started this week at pawfection and I have certainly had some characters in.Ready for Santa already , supersta...
29/11/2023

Christmas started this week at pawfection and I have certainly had some characters in.

Ready for Santa already , superstars

22/09/2023

Well I think summer is definitely on its way out and the next episode will be Christmas.
Please be sure to book all upcoming appointments now as I only have a handful of appointments left this year , I do have what I would consider a quiet week in October but even that is filling quickly .
Even if your next appointment is booked look at the one after as for most clients we are only two grooms away from Santa
Thank you all for your continued loyalty and support 🐕‍🦺❤️🐶🐕‍🦺❤️🐶

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10/07/2023

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Another busy day at the salon, had a gap mid afternoon due to a cancellation for a poorly pooch so my six shedding scrat...
18/05/2023

Another busy day at the salon, had a gap mid afternoon due to a cancellation for a poorly pooch so my six shedding scratchy scoundrels got a much needed make over also.
Get well soon scrappy we missed you ❤️

An incredibly busy day with beautiful beasties
17/05/2023

An incredibly busy day with beautiful beasties

Pretty pooches
16/05/2023

Pretty pooches

Some of Fridays fidget paws ❤️
13/05/2023

Some of Fridays fidget paws ❤️

Some of Wednesdays wonders
11/05/2023

Some of Wednesdays wonders

Some more cheeky pups
09/05/2023

Some more cheeky pups

Puppies first pampers
01/05/2023

Puppies first pampers

Beautiful pooches
01/05/2023

Beautiful pooches

Do you want nice warm t**s !?Then ask to take some of your dogs hair home with you for the best dressed nest boxes .Popp...
30/04/2023

Do you want nice warm t**s !?

Then ask to take some of your dogs hair home with you for the best dressed nest boxes .
Popped in a bird feeder they come and help themselves

Some more of yesterdays  lovely pooches
29/04/2023

Some more of yesterdays lovely pooches

Gorgeous Hattie has been with me for almost 7 years now, part of the tribe
28/04/2023

Gorgeous Hattie has been with me for almost 7 years now, part of the tribe

Little fluff balls 🥰🥰
27/04/2023

Little fluff balls 🥰🥰

27/04/2023

Don’t mind me just put your feet up

It is totally within my rights not to take part in any photo shoots .I therefore protest as such
26/04/2023

It is totally within my rights not to take part in any photo shoots .
I therefore protest as such

Summer ( optimistic) sun shots , little sausage wasn’t going to stay still long enough for a table picture he had far to...
25/04/2023

Summer ( optimistic) sun shots , little sausage wasn’t going to stay still long enough for a table picture he had far too much exploring to do for that nonsense

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Pawfection

Dog Grooming with Love by Amanda Jane. Based near Bassingham & Witham St Hughes Lincolnshire.

Appointments available upon request. Please contact me via my FaceBook page, or call on 07988 600 619 Free local pick and drop off service if required, purpose built salon with no crates or cages.