K8's K9s Dog Grooming

18/05/2026

This is the lady I collaborate and work with’s online course aimed at owners.
Mentorship is also available directly from me.
If you’d like any more information let me know.

https://takingthegrrr.newzenler.com/courses/grooming-tips-for-guardians?fbclid=IwZnRzaAR3vkdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeNMq9L8X6LWqjAnUBqPd2P2Kdz076W81gqL_g-6ONguNVvl_PmQSQYR8YwGk_aem_PtaWG0ULlYtaGRqcRskEHg

This course will give canine guardians some useful tips to help with grooming their dog at home along with details of how to find the ideal groomer for their dog.

09/05/2026

The is a great resource for tips and hints on making the grooming experiencing calming for dogs.

https://takingthegrrr.newzenler.com/courses/grooming-tips-for-guardians?fbclid=IwZnRzaARsJFpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeK0fGX-3VnfNIj5EqoRFSv1tPA86xnE9sDCoYFzJH5zM44AchofL4Gl4rvX0_aem_kkzwVbwR17tGINLFbuTT_g

This course will give canine guardians some useful tips to help with grooming their dog at home along with details of how to find the ideal groomer for their dog.

05/05/2026

For the creatives amongst you.
Do you enjoy knitting?
Checkout this dog jumper designed by one of my customers! …

Here at Second City Yarns, we hand dye non super wash, British wool in small batches. Our colours are all inspired by the thriving, vibrant and diverse city of Birmingham which we call home. Our yarn is all non superwash, so it is ideal for knitting or crocheting into warm, durable clothing and can

06/04/2026

I attended a fantastic conference this week. Emotional well-being in animals 2026 And had a fabulous time. Science. Health. Anecdote. Vast amounts of information underpinning the importance of awareness. Victoria Stilwell was one of the many speakers and gave brilliant examples of why observing behaviour is the route by which we can make emotional experiences for dogs better.
This morning I saw this video and have got to be honest, Ive often wondered.
Next time you observe your dog, once again, doing something a bit out of the ordinary it’s something to consider perhaps

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04/04/2026

This lovely boy, sporting his One Love Jumper, just popped by to say
Happy Easter

23/12/2025

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18/11/2025

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22/10/2025

When you shift from fear the transformation in the dog is huge. Two dogs, same household. Both energetic and lively minded. Both initially anxious with grooming. One more aversive than the other. After investing in them with patience, employing techniques to build confidence and create calm, another, unexpected, problem arises. His brother is on my grooming table; young man, I can’t reach my nail clippers…

19/08/2025

26/10/2024

I am bereft. Yesterday I had to say goodbye to my best of best friends.
And it made me acutely aware of the struggle we face when our beloved furry family members near the final stages.
My boy was blind and increasingly deaf. But he enjoyed his dinners, cuddles and naughty but nice gravy bones.
18 months or so ago I’d consulted a vet fearful he had some issues and early stages of dementia and heart murmur were diagnosed. But neither were severe.
Since then I’ve been paying close attention and as time passed set a timer. I’d watch him for 10 minutes each day. Observing his actions and reactions. This assessment was on the basis of a check in: “are you still garnering pleasure from life, my dearest of dear friends?”
3 days ago I felt this enjoyment was lesser than previously. And he was pacing and panting on Tuesday and Wednesday night. Rejected touch. Taking ages to settle.
The last night was worse. Inconsolable he was scratching at the wall. I felt his answer would’ve been “no. Not really. Not anymore”
So I gurded my loins and took him to the vet. Who confirmed my suspicion. He was suffering.
It’s an incredibly personal choice. Some baulk at acting, others baulk at not acting. A choice for which I genuinely believe right and wrong don’t factor. For myself I wanted to do right my him. He gave me 12 years of joy. Of unconditional love. Happily doing my bidding (or obstinately refusing lol). And now it was time for me to do my best to do same for him. Trying, best I could, to think of what he would choose. Those cloudy eyes no longer seeking mine.
It was time.
And I write this here because out of all the questions we ask about the care and nurturing of our dogs this last question is the hardest. And one no one else can ever answer for us. It is a choice each guardian must make based on the values and ethos of the household and relationship with the dog. The grief is unbearable enough. Without second guessing a decision made on its approach. He always did right by me. I hope and pray I’ve reciprocated fully and done right by him.
So if you have or are about to embark on the last season of your relationship with your canine companion, I hope this post will go some way to making those excruciating decisions more bearable. There is no right. There is no wrong. Only a best guess. Only a best attempt. Only love.
RIP Prayers Tartan Ted. Most noble and dignified of border terriers.

15/10/2024

What we seek to achieve is the dog choosing to be groomed. . .