K9 Grooming Solutions

26/04/2024

I have a Small announcement to make,
First of all thank you to each and every one of my customers you have been greatly appreciated, but the time has come after 15+ years of grooming to hang up my clippers, rest my weary back and elbows and focus on my dog training!

I have all my grooming equipment and including the cabin up for sale.

I will also be closing this page down within the next few weeks but if you want to keep up with what I am up to, then head over to my dog training page and you can follow me on there
K9 boot camp, or if you are on YouTube, subscribe to my channel and you will be notified of any new videos I put on (all dog training/behaviour related)

Thank you once again, for your loyalty it really does mean a lot to me, but this chapter of my life has now come to an end and I am focusing on my dog training!

19/04/2024

For the cat owners, try this lady.

It's an old card so her prices might well be different to what's on the card!

19/04/2024

If you want your dogs card details to give your new groomer let me know!

10/04/2024

Price increase (sorry)

05/01/2024

XL Bully owners, be aware they must be on the exemption list in order for me to groom them, read the full article.

18/12/2023

📸 Look at this post on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/100063746506118/posts/851436550324554/?sfnsn=scwspmo

“Let your dog’s ears dance freely – no ties needed!
We would like to spread the message that tying up your dogs ears with a hair bobble, when they are eating or drinking, poses risks to your dog’s health.
Tying a dog’s ears back with a hair bobble is not directly comparable to any common practice in humans. Dogs have more sensitive ears and are easily injured.
Doing this action poses risks, including circulation restriction, discomfort, and potential injury to the ears. It’s essential to prioritise your dog’s comfort and well-being, avoiding practices that may cause harm.

▪️if you need to manage your dog’s ear position for grooming it’s advisable to use safe and gentle methods. We recommend seeking advice from a reputable groomer.

27/10/2023

I forgot to do her before picture, so it's before her clip but after her bath (the top one)

12/10/2023

Some dogs hate their nails done, and some are terrified, when you're working with a dog that has issues you have to desensitize them, and this is a quick glimpse into how I did it with Marley.
The first time he came I had to put him in a sling to do them he was so bad.
(The sling is for geriatric dogs that can't stand for long but can also be used to raise a dog's feet off the table usually calming them down)
This is his 3rd time with me and he's getting better each time. And as you can see he's a smiler!

This is Marleys 3rd time for his groom with me, the first time has was a nightmare doing his nails, he's in about every 3 months, and this is where we are up...

19/09/2023

Tuckers big bath time, his second full bath with blow dry, and he does well but he's not keen on the dryer.

15/09/2023

You may remember auzzie labradoodle Billy, the last I saw him he had to be clipped off because he was matted at the skin, well look at him now, 2.months later and he's back looking good again.

It's important with long/thick coated dogs to make sure you brush them properly and the mistake most people make it they only brush the edge of the fur, you must brush it from the skin, because if the knots start at the skin your groomer has no choice but to shave it out for the comfort of your dog.

Billy is on a 8 week schedule at the moment, but we may have to bring that forward to 4-6 weeks because as the coat gets longer it's harder to manage and requires thorough daily brushing to keep it tangle/knot free.
The wet and rainy weather also impacts the coat massively as the get covered in mud on walks and if that isn't rinsed and brushed out properly each and every walk then it can quickly start knotting up.

Remember the wetter the weather the more brushing required.

Booking you dog in at the groomers on regular scheduled appointments helps keep the dog tangle free and allows you to get the coat to your desired length.

Today Billy had a bath and face, feet and hygiene trim. Nothing was taken off his body, his coat was perfect, not 1 knot. ❤️

14/08/2023

Please note all grooms are currently cancelled, at least for the next 7-10 days!!
I Will contact you individually who are.booked in.

My dryer has blown up so I need time to have it repaired/replaced.
Sorry for any inconvenience!
*Pic for attention*

02/08/2023

I had this big handsome lad In today, and he did super 😍

29/07/2023

16/07/2023

Please note, I am no longer grooming cats due to people bringing them for unnecessary reasons, eg, bath, clip off (for no reason).

This is not fair to your cat nor is it fair to me.
Most Cats do not like being in a carrier, a car, or handled, so to bringing them (and traveling past umpteen vets to get to me) for their nails (for eg) is unfair to the cat!

I have been seeing cats shaking and terrified and for no real reason other than the owners want the fur to stop coming out 🙄 or want them cutting shorter (again for no reason other than they mault)
Regular daily brushing with a flea comb for eg will help that, do it in short sessions but often, some cats love being groomed, others don't, so go slow and be patient with those that dont like it.

Also get some wood or a branch and have the cats use that as a scratching post, that's more effective at keeping the nails short than a scratch post which seems to just remove the sheath of the nail.

It stresses me out to see a cat so frightened and to be brought in without real need. Hence why I have made the decision to stop doing them.

Those already booked will be honoured but that's it.
Sorry for any inconvenience but I'm doing what's right for the cat.

26/06/2023

In getting many people asking for Saturday appointments, I have none available until September!!!
You absolutely must book in advance for a Saturday appointment.

13/06/2023

Despite people thinking having their pet clipped short will help them keep cool, it's actually the opposite, when you clip the coat on a super short blade your actually taking away the dogs natural layer of protection, so now he can't regulate his body temperature, as long as you keep your pet knot free and regularly brushed his coat will act as a coolant.
To help him why not treat him to a.coolant like listed below

12/06/2023

When the temperature is 20 degrees or above, all training and grooming is rescheduled to cooler times or different days!

Its not worth the risk, and parking in the shade and walking under trees is no different when the temperature is like it is now!!

If it's hot for you it's too hot for your dog!!

10/06/2023

Grab a bargain, once there gone there gone!

01/06/2023

There are a number of breeds/crossbreeds that will require regular trips to the groomer. For some every 6 weeks is haircut day!

We need to make the experience for them as pleasant as possible, some dogs love their salon days, others are not so keen.

To make their experience better start them young! Under 6 months is ideal before their weariness/anxiety kicks in.

Leaving it too long can result in a matted coat. This would make them feel extremely uncomfortable and make the first groom experience a more intense and possibly uncomfortable one. So again, start them young!

By starting them young you can also learn from your groomer how to maintain your dogs coat in between grooms.

www.animallovepetfirstaid.co.uk
Unique courses taught by a vet ❤️

01/06/2023

22/05/2023

Just a heads up, with those warmer days, once the temperature reaches 20 degree's or above all grooming and training will be postponed until cooler days. (It gets super hot in the cabin with the dryer going and the heat of the day)
Any questions ask!
I will of course notify you the day before.

18/05/2023

So we did a bigger mowhawk on Axel today 😁🤣

27/04/2023

Lovely Nell came in today for a trim, and she did really well.

27/04/2023

Here she is all finished (I don't smooth cats out as they need their fur to protect their skin from getting scratched) she's all knot free now (more or less) all the big knots are gone.
Little Coco 18 yrs old

24/04/2023

I had this lovely little girl in today (18yrs old!), matted solid, she did an hour then had enough, so she's back in on Wednesday to be finished.
She did super well though and must feel 100 times better!

08/04/2023

Unfortunately due to the huge price increases on everything I now have no alternative but to increase my prices, I have tried for as long as possible to absorb the price changes myself but it is no longer feasible.

Effective immediately!!

I have tried to be as fair as I possibly can and I appreciate many of you may not want to pay the extra, which is perfectly fine, but please be aware I cannot afford to do them at a lower price, and I appreciate that if prices keep increasing it is probably going to make it not worth me continuing grooming if I have to keep upping my prices.

But I am hoping that most if not all, understand.

Please note these prices are for dogs who come every 4-12 weeks.
There's a rough guide in the album 'price lists' that tell you how often your breed needs doing.
Or of course you can always ask me, as each individual dog and owner will differ slightly depending how well their groomed at home.

For dogs that are not on a regular schedule then your price will be slightly higher..

22/03/2023

Schnauzer, Barney

22/03/2023

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