Bobby dazzlers dog grooming Leamington spa

14/04/2025

WHAT YOU DON'T SEE AT THE DOG GROOMERS.......
You dropped your dog off at the salon and picked them up few hours later - fluffy, fresh, and happy. But what you saw was just the tip of the iceberg.

You didn’t see your groomer arrive early to open up the salon, disinfect tools, lay out fresh towels, and check the day’s appointments. You didn’t see them look over your dog from nose to tail before even lifting a brush - checking the coat condition, skin, eyes, ears, nails, and weight.

You didn’t see the careful way they clipped around a wriggly paw, or how they paused to let your dog calm down during the bath. You didn’t notice the matting hidden beneath your dog’s topcoat, or the way the groomer worked slowly to avoid hurting the skin beneath it.

You weren’t there when they spotted a red patch of irritated skin, or a small lump you hadn’t noticed. You heard them gently mention it to you at collection - not to worry you, but because they genuinely care about your dog’s wellbeing.

And after you left, you didn’t see the clean-down , the floor swept, tables cleaned, blades oiled, messages replied to, notes written up for your next visit, and laundry on again.

All of that… for a price that’s often lower than what you’d pay for your own haircut. And your hairdresser?
They don’t have to bathe you, clip your nails, or hold you still while you try to bite the brush.

The truth is ……. dog grooming is so much more than a haircut.

It’s about health, hygiene, comfort, and trust. It’s about knowing dog anatomy, coat types, skin conditions, behaviour management, handling skills, and safe sc******ng techniques. It’s a profession that takes training, practice, and patience.
Most groomers got into this work because they love dogs. But that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t be paid fairly for the physical, emotional, and skilled work they do every single day.

If your dog leaves their groomer happy, healthy and looking good - it’s not by luck. It’s because you have got a good groomer.
So next time, take a moment to thank them. Leave a review.

Tip them if you can. And above all - don’t undervalue them.
They’re doing far more than just washing the dog.

If you want to know more about the trade association for pet groomers and how we support them, contact the British Dog Groomers Association a division of the Pet Industry Federation www.petfederation.co.uk

09/04/2025

Emmi pet before and after

07/04/2025

Happy 6th birthday to us 🥳🥳

Cant believe it's been 6 years already

Thank you to all my clients new and old past and present as a small business i appreciate my clients

30/03/2025

I am now a proud partner with pet remedy by using my code BOBBYDAZZL25 you will receive 25% any orders I have attached the link to there website for anyone interested i personally use pet remedy in the salon with any dogs who get stressed or easily overwhelmed

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14/03/2025

Here's the link to the just giving page if anyone wants to donate now you are welcome to you don't have to wait until 1st April to do so

Hello! I’m fundraising for Medical Detection Dogs. Here’s my JustGiving page, if you’d like to donate: https://www.justgiving.com/page/charlotte-bull-1?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=WA

14/03/2025

Our tombola for will be between 1st April and 31st May to give as many clients as possible the opportunity to support I will also look at setting a just giving page for those who might want to just donate and not have a go on tombola

05/03/2025

With lambing season upon us, we kindly ask all dog owners to be vigilant and responsible. Sheep worrying can cause severe stress, injury or even loss of lambs and ewes.

🚫 Please keep your dogs on a lead near livestock

🐾 Even the most well-behaved dogs can become excited or curious, leading to unintended harm

👁 Stay aware of your surroundings and keep dogs under close control

Let’s work together to protect our farmers’ livelihoods and ensure a safe lambing season for all 🐑

11/02/2025

Crate training..........yes or no?

The majority of puppy books and advice on the Internet encourages you to use a crate for your puppy............

But is this right for your puppy?

Does this mean that every puppy will cope in a crate?

What if you don't want to?

There are huge benefits to using a crate, this includes:

*Provides your puppy with a safe den
* Aids house training
*Keeps your puppy safe when alone

But it isnt for everyone and some puppies simply don't cope

Imagine being taken away from your mum and siblings and put into a dark crate all on your own. Imagine everything being scary and unfamiliar and there is no escape. Imagine crying and banging the door but noone comes to help you.

Now don't get me wrong, giving puppies a safe secure area is exactly the right thing to do but I see lots of owners struggling to get their puppy to accept a crate when it just isn't working. Remember all puppies are different so being flexible and having the ability to adjust to their personality is important.

Personally I prefer to use an open pen, this gives puppies the safe, secure area they need plus room for them to learn to play on their own and occupy themselves. This is hugely important and will help your puppy learn to be more self sufficient.

Whether it is a crate or a pen your puppy will need to think it is the best place in the world. Make sure it has lots of fun things inside like special toys, stuffed kongs, licky mats etc etc so when your puppy goes in they are spoilt for choice. Take the time to allow your new puppy to venture in and out on their own initially so they don't feel like they are being trapped, remember this should be their special place where the enjoy being. Once they are happy to play in there, close the door but stay in the room and "busy" yourself. Being close by will help your puppy to settle but busying yourself means they are coping alone without your input.

Once you can move around the room and your puppy remains settled start to "flit" in and out. This means walking in and out of the room frequently gently increasing the time you are out for until you can leave the room for an hour or so and your puppy copes.

So what about night time?

If you have done enough practice during the day your puppy should cope over night.

I suggest having a replica of your puppy's crate/pen upstairs in your bedroom right next to your bed. This will provide comfort and security for your puppy. After a couple of nights move your puppy away from the bed, then onto the landing and then gradually to the area that you want them to be permanently and where their "day" crate/pen is.

Sounds easy?

It would be worth using an Adaptil collar for your puppy. These are scientifically proven to reduce anxiety in puppies and will help them to cope with new experiences. They are designed to be worn permanently for four weeks and are incredibly effective.

There can be other factors that you will need to consider in helping your puppy to adjust. These include:

Their diet
Their attention levels
Their exercise and play levels
Their current routine

All of these things can affect your puppy's ability to cope on their own so think carefully about each of them. For instance, if your puppy spends most of the day being cuddled they simply won't cope on their own. If they have excess energy and are hungry they won't be able to settle.

A secure crate/pen will help you enormously, it will ensure your puppy is safe and they cannot get up to mischief in your house. But remember it is up to you to train your puppy to accept their area, it won't be easy and it will take time but the benefits to you and them will be huge.

If you need some help or guidance on crate/pen training or any other aspect of your puppy’s training, behaviour or wellbeing, then get in touch. Sound Hounds have an enormous amount of experience with different 121 packages available based on your individual circumstances.

Your dogs puppyhood should be a fun, safe and positive experience for everyone so get in touch if you need some support

😍 [email protected]. uk 😍

30/01/2025

The next person I see out on a walk I’m going to run up to them, give them a huge cuddle, a passionate kiss and grab their testicles…….

Having spent a few minutes reading a rather heated discussion on a local page about whether it is ok for an off lead dog to run up to one on lead, I thought this post would be a timely reminder.

You see there are a huge number of reasons why dogs are walked on lead. It could be any of the following:

❗️ They are frightened of other dogs
❗️ They are elderly, deaf or blind
❗️ They are recovering from an operation
❗️ They are a young puppy in training
❗️ They have a poor recall
❗️ They have an injury

In all honesty the list is endless, but what is important to remember is that the dog and their owner have every right to walk on lead, they have every right to walk in local parks and fields and they have every right to share the same space as others.

I know that you are all responsible owners, I know that you all have your dog under control and I know that you are always respectful to others

So please share this post to any dog owners who you think may need to read it.

Allowing an off lead dog to run up to one that is on lead is not ok. It doesn’t matter that your dog is friendly and it doesn’t matter that your dog just wants to play and it doesn’t matter what your views are.

If your dog wants to meet, greet and interact with others then that is absolutely great, but please check that the other dog and other owner are comfortable with this.

They have a right to say no and they have the right to ask you to call your dog away.

It is simply not fair to allow your dog to run up to another that is on lead…..full stop.

If your dog does not have a solid recall then they should be kept on a long line until they have, no ifs and no buts.

Yes it’s great for your dog to run about and stretch their legs, and yes it’s great for them to have fun and go home tired.

But is it great for this to happen at the expense of another dogs well-being?

Please be a responsible owner, please be a respectful owner and please don’t be the one that I next read about on Facebook

24/12/2024

Merry Christmas to my follows and clients

I would like to thank all my clients for the support during 2024 both new and old it means the world to me for supporting my small business

07/12/2024

It’s that time of the year again…….🎄🥂

At last the festive season is here and many of our houses will be full with festive food, drinks , decorations and gifts. Our dogs will be enjoying the festive season with us but there can be lots of hidden dangers for them.

🍇 Christmas pudding/cake and mince pies: Did you know that grapes are toxic to dogs and if eaten, even in a small quantity, can cause severe kidney failure. Grapes include raisins, sultanas and currants and are contained in lots of our festive goodies.

🍫 Chocolate : who doesn't love chocolate......... This contains a chemical called THEOBROMINE which is toxic to dogs and can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, hyperactivity, tremors and seizures. The darker the chocolate the more potent the theobromine becomes so make sure you keep all chocolate well out of your dogs reach

🧄 Onions, garlic, shallots, leeks and chives are all found in our Christmas food. Whether cooked or uncooked these can cause toxicity which can cause vomiting and diarrhoea. This can also cause damage to the red blood cells causing anaemia, this may not be apparent for several days

🥂 Alcohol will be enjoyed by everyone over the festive period but it must be kept out of your dogs reach. They can become wobbly and disorientated and in severe cases there is a risk of low body temperature, low blood sugar and coma.

🍭 Sweets are plentiful during the Christmas period but many of them will contain Xylitol which is an artificial sweetener and highly poisonous to dogs. This can cause the release of insulin in the body resulting in low blood sugar and liver damage. Signs can be rapid or delayed and include vomiting, lethargy, convulsions and coma. It is worth noting that Xylitol can also be found in chewing gum, toothpaste, mouthwash and plenty of our everyday food items

There will be lots of toys, plastic bits and bobs and decorations around the house and your dog will want to investigate and join in the fun. Remember things like this can be swallowed and cause an obstruction.

There are many other food hazards including blue cheese, mushrooms, fatty foods, avocado and some nuts. Some Christmas plants are also toxic to dogs such as Poinsietta, mistletoe, holly and Christmas trees

If your dog has eaten something it shouldn't or is showing any of the above signs it is essential that you seek veterinary help immediately. It is worth making a note of your vets telephone number and the emergency cover so if the worse does happen you are prepared and can make contact with the vets quickly.

Keep an eye on your dog and keep them safe during the festive period

30/11/2024

!! URGENT NOTICE !!

There appears to be a scam targeting pet owners and their microchips!

If you receive an email from a company claiming to be Petchip.network - https://petchip.network/petchip-network advising that your pet’s microchip registration has expired and you need to pay for it to be updated then THIS IS A SCAM. PLEASE IGNORE.

The email comes with a link taking you to a page showing your pet’s name, microchip number, your contact phone number and looks very convincing, but please be advised you will never usually have to pay to update your pets details. Charges to register a microchip often only come when you first register your pet.

If you are unsure there is a list of approved databases on gov.uk: Get your dog or cat microchipped - GOV.UK

While we agree keeping microchip details up to date is a vital part of pet ownership, please only use a recognised service to do so.

17/11/2024

Help us reunite this sweet girl with her owner 🐶

This young Akita does not have a microchip but was found in Leamington Spa with a collar last night and is being looked after by hospital.

If you think she’s yours or know who she may be please call the practice on 01926 423161 📞 proof of ownership will be required.

14/11/2024