Gemma Birch Dog Grooming

11/01/2024

Cooper, ready to take on the New Year!
New Year, New Hair ✌🏻

Ive still got a few appointments available this month for my regulars. If your doggo needs a fresh hair do, just pop me a message 📞 📔

See you next month Coops ✂️ 🐶 ❤️

04/01/2024

I have my diary next to me for a little bit for anyone who wants to book their furbabies next pamper 🛁 ✂️ 🐶

Picture of Millie, Cloud doggo ☁️
She’s such a pleasure to groom ⭐️ 🐶

31/12/2023

Happy New Year 🥳

Thank you for all your support through 2023. I truly have been blessed with the best puppers to groom and for all you fabulous pawrents who help keep my little business running smoothly. As many of you know, I have three beautiful daughters at home so sometimes it’s all one big juggling act but with the consistent support and loyalty from you all it makes it all so much easier.

As we move over to 2024 I’ll remember the gorgeous furbabies we’ve lost this year 💕 they may not alway be on my mind but they’re forever in my heart 🌈 🐶 🐾

I wish you all the best 2024 has to offer. I wish you good health, I wish you freedom from emotional burdens, I wish you happiness, love and I hope 2024 takes it easy on us all. Life can be so hard. I’m so grateful that my ‘work’ is a place I’m happy in and for the kindness I receive from you all ❤️

May 2024 be your year 🥂

Now, back to business ☺️
My diary is booking up for Jan so if your little ones due about then pop me a message. Also anyone who wants to block book, now’s the time to do it. Books are still closed to new dogs at the moment📔 🖊️

✂️ 🐶 ❤️

Pic of our little old lady Sadie! One gorgeous little soul 🐶

22/12/2023

And…………That’s a wrap for 2023! What a crazy few weeks!
I’m going to have a day to decompress then I’ll send out appointments for the new year.
Thank you all for your generosity this Christmas but mostly for your loyalty and keeping things moving smoothly for me. I appreciate it more than you know ❤️

I hope you all have the most amazing Christmas and New Year! 😘

See you on the other side.

Pic of Bertie looking cheeky and festive with his little bow! 🎅🏼 🎄 🐶

17/12/2023

Next week is crazy busy!! Thanks everyone for being on time for drop offs and collections. I know I’ve been rubbish with photos this year but I’ve not had chance to breathe 🫣. I’ll post any pictures I have at the end of the week.
Also, I’ve had lots of pawrents changing grooms. When I book your dog in I book the time needed for a full groom if you decide last minute to change to a wash and blow then I’m not only am I out of pocket but also waiting around for the next dog. I never say this but time is money. I can’t be sitting for 40 minutes doing nothing for nothing. I can not move dogs around as easily, understandably it’s super busy time of year for everyone and we’ve all got our plans. If your dog is booked in for a full groom and you change to anything less I will still be charging the full price. My days are planned not only on how long it takes to groom your dog but also the ones before and after. Changing yours has a massive domino effect on the day. This has been requested at least 4 times the past week 😞.
Finally, payments….. I don’t have time to be chasing payments. Again, normally I don’t mind but it’s too busy a time of year for me to keep reminding people to pay. If I forget then again it’s me who’s out of pocket. A lot of groomers are taking cash only this time of year because this is an all round problem. Please 🙏🏻 pay before collection or at least the same day.
Apologies for the rant but if I don’t let it out I fear my brain may just turn to mush 😂 .

What a beautiful, insanely busy time of year eh!!

On a happy note……. How cute is this little reindeer.
Beautiful Bonnie.

05/12/2023

If you could go to sleep at night knowing you helped keep a family in their home, fed and warm you’d feel better wouldn’t you? If you could directly help these people whilst also reaping a benefit too you’d be happy right?

This is what happens when you buy from small businesses. Self employed are really struggling at the moment because they’re being side tracked and people are buying from big business who don’t really notice a purchase. Personally, I know every person and pooch who walks into the salon. I can have a chat with you all, it’s lovely and I’ll always appreciate you choosing me. I am so lucky for the love and loyalty I receive. But it does hurt seeing local small businesses forced to close because they’re not being supported. That’s a family in turmoil and before Christmas, no one wants that.
I’m happy for anyone to post their small business’s on this post or promote your friends. It may just make a the difference ❤️

Buy the gift cards, the handmade gifts, the experiences. My family know I’m the easiest person to buy for because I always ask for gift cards. Most small businesses will have vouchers for sale so it’s a win win then. If this post encourages just one person to do this then that’ll be amazing!!

Pic of Molly dressed as a reindeer, who doesn’t love a doggy dress up eh!!

Merry Christmas 🎄 🎅🏼
Lots of love to you all 🐶 ❤️

02/12/2023

I’ve not quite got mine up yet but…….
Does anyone have their tree up and do you have any cutie festive pet pics? 🎅🏼 🐾 ❤️

26/11/2023

Good evening everyone! Most of you have been sent a message but if not then please add my new number and delete the old. My new number is in my contact details here on my page 🐶 ❤️

19/11/2023

December is FULL 🎅🏼
There is no wiggle room for appointment swaps sorry guys and gals! 🐾 🎄

Pic of Marley because although she came in to the salon looking like a matted mud monster 😂 she scubs up as a pretty little lady 🐶 ❤️

15/11/2023

Oh Coco!! Coco is a little old girl who needs a bit of support during the groom. I usually give her time to sit when she can and work around her. Recently Coco has become uncomfortable with the clippers down her little legs, this can happen with arthritic dogs. The clippers do vibrate slightly, they’re a stiff tool with very little wiggle room and obviously it’s adding pressure. She also struggles to weight bare when one leg is lifted. When one leg is lifted the weight shifts onto the rest, causing more pressure and requiring a little more strength. How do we combat these things? Firstly is to understand that Cocos comfort will always come before the quality of her furcut and her mum accepts that it may not always be perfect but Coco will be as comfortable as possible. Then we look at the tools we can use to help. Clippers are quick to get hair off legs so for a little while having Coco clipped short helped and it reduced the need for brushing at home, she can also go a little longer between grooms is needs be. Clipping her legs is a no go, so now I scissor her legs nice and short.
Today Coco was clipped as much as she was comfortable with and then popped into the calming cradle. This fabulous doggy hammock takes the weight off the dogs joints and gives her some relief during her groom. She was much more accepting to having her pads clipped out, nails trimmed and her legs scissored today as I worked around her and she simply hung around. She was lowered down after and sat contently whilst I styled her head .
Coco was so relaxed up there, she did amazing throughout her groom. I’ve been grooming Coco for a many, many years. She puts a lot of trust in me and I in her. Although the calming cradle is a super tool for her it won’t work for all dogs. Some dogs can be aggressive and more so when in pain so having a dog up in the cradle could leave me wide open for a bite to the face, even getting an unwilling dog into the cradle can be a danger.
I’m so proud of her and love the relationship we have. She’s such a resilient, beautiful natured dog but still a terrier at heart.
Every dog is different and should be handled to suit their own individual needs. But in all cases, comfort comes before vanity 🐶 ❤️

14/11/2023

Congratulations to Pippin, Winner of the Emmi Pet teeth cleaning session. Look at the difference in those gnashers 🦷 🪥
He’s such a handsome boy and having some pearly whites definitely topped that off for him. That’s a huge difference in his first session and his pawrents have decided it’s definitely better add this to his groom making sure he reaps the benefits of having fresh chops.
See you at Christmas Pippin 🎅🏼 🐾 ❤️

04/11/2023

Even a little can make a huge difference when we all band together 🎅🏼 ❤️

The Positivitree Christmas Appeal 2023 - JustGiving

03/11/2023

Hey you lovely lot!
I know many of your little ones are getting distressed with the fireworks. Milo here is modelling the happy hoodie perfectly. These are available on Amazon and as well and blocking out a lot of noise, they also crate a sense of security with the dog. I use them on all dogs during the drying process of their dog grooms, and as you can see I also protect my own ears. You can also make similar by cutting the toe section out of a sports sock and folding the sock to create almost a snood! Obviously the sports sock will only fit on the head of a small dog . Simply make sure the dogs ears are flat (closed over) and pop over their head. They’re really comfortable for the dog to wear and it’ll make the world of difference to them.
Please please please also make sure your gardens/homes are secure and your pets can’t escape if they’re panicking.

Have a fantastic weekend and stay safe.

❤️ 🐶

22/10/2023

I’m off to spend half term celebrating Halloween at Haven with my little horrors 🎃. I’m away until Monday 30th, any messages received will be replied to then. 🙏🏻

21/10/2023

Thank you to all my lovely doggy pawrents for taking part in my raffle! The funds have been received and hopefully we can make a difference and help towards keeping our pool!! You’re all amazing 🐶 ❤️

Winner of 1st Prize Free Groom worth £45 is Number 16 Summer 🐕
Winner of 2nd Prize Emmi Pet Teeth Cleaning is Number 6 Pippin 🦷 🪥

Videos have been posted of the draw.

Again I can’t thank you all enough for your help ❤️

Amazing support from so many with another donation coming in from Gemma Birch Dog Grooming 🙏🥰

21/10/2023

Same again….. used the number generator online, took out previous winner.

2ND PRIZE of Emmi Pet Teeth Cleaning session is…….

NUMBER 6!!!!! WELL DONE PIPPIN

🐕 🦷

21/10/2023

Thank you all for taking part in my raffle! I’ve used a number generator online for the draw.

FIRST PRIZE 🏆 of a groom worth upto £45 is……….

⭐️ Number 16!!! WELL DONE SUMMER 🐕

05/10/2023

Good Morning!
Just a few things for me to mention 😊

As soon as all payments are made for all numbers for the raffle I’ll do the draw. I wish you all the best of luck 🤞🏻.

I am on holiday during half term, this will be from Mon 23rd - Fri 27th October. I will be away with my family so will be respond to any messages sent during this time when I return.

Christmas 🎅🏼. It’s never to early it mention Christmas and as you know Christmas appointments fill up fast. I will be working extra upto Christmas but my hours will still be 9-3 and NO weekends. Please also understand it is my baby’s first year in big school so with working the extra days if any appointments fall on her school play I will have to reschedule your appointment time but i will try not to change the day.

Lastly, I understand that things come up that are out of our hands but anyone who cancels their appointment with less that 24h notice will be charged the full price of their groom. It’s very difficult for me to fill that spot when I have short notice. My days are planned not just around your dog but around the time it takes to groom your dog and the dog after will have their appointment time based on how long your groom takes and so on. As many of you know I have to run a tight ship in ordered to get out in time for the school run so it’s not simply case of dog swapping.

Thank you all 🐶 ❤️

29/09/2023

🤩 ALL NUMBERS HAVE SOLD 🤩

I can’t thank you all enough for getting involved 🐶 ❤️. By doing these raffles we’ve sponsored Animals in Chester Zoo, Welsh Mountain Zoo, helped pay for Dance Comps, I’ve been using my tips to send feed and bedding to Tam O Shanter Farm and recently sponsored a fence post there too so they can build new enclosures and now we can help try to keep Woodchurch Leisure Centre going.

You’re all amazing!! ⭐️

Please anyone who’s not made payment yet could you get it to me as soon as you’re able to so we can draw this raffle and find our lucky winners 🍀 🐶

Pic of Remi the Cesky Terrier. Purely because I love her 😍. She’s an absolute nut case but stands like a statue when it’s needed. Beautiful girl 💖

28/09/2023

Dogs lie in the strangest positions don’t they! Do you have any photos you’d like to share of the strange positions of your doggo lies in? Here’s Marley and his strange position of the day 😂😂 I don’t even know what position I’d call this! Frog 🐸 maybe?

Also…….. I only have number 16 left in my raffle! You want to win a free groom upto £45 surely!? Or maybe even a cheeky teeth cleaning 🤔 All profits go to help save the Woodchurch Baths 🏊🏻‍♂️

26/09/2023

Goooooooood Morning!!!!

I only have a few number left for my raffle! They went super fast! Can’t thank you all enough for getting involved and doing a little to help out our community. ❤️

1st Prize 🏆 Full Groom upto £45 🤩
2nd Price 🏅 Emmi Pet Teeth Clean 🦷

Following numbers are still available 🐶 ❤️

16
18
19
20

Pic of Bess, she’s a perfect little beauty ❤️

23/09/2023

Hello you fabulous people!!

Woodchurch Wellbeing & Wellness Centre are trying to reach £ 330,000 to keep our beloved Woodchurch Leisure Centre for our community! There isn’t much help out there for them to do this and as one rather large supermarket slogan says ‘Every little helps’. So here’s how I’m going to try and help 😃 it’s actually more of a we.…….

⭐️ ✂️ 🐶 Would you like to win a groom upto the value of £45!?? ⭐️ ✂️ 🐶

I’m going to put 30 numbers up, each number is £10. Pick a number, pay for it and I’ll put your name next to the number. Once all the numbers are sold I’ll do a draw and one lucky pup will win a full groom groom 🐶 ✂️

A full groom consist of….

🐾 Good scrub and relaxing blueberry facial
🐾 Blow dry
🐾 Brush out or de shed
🐾 Clipping and Styling
🐾 Nail clipping
🐾 Ear cleaning
🐾 And a spritz of gorgeous long lasting perfume.

And whilst I’m at it I’ll do a cheeky little second prize for a teeth cleaning session 🦷 🐶

You’ve got two chances of winning!!

You can pay via PayPal, bank transfer or cash.

💛 This is only for doggies currently on my books, my books are still closed. 💛

Thank you and good luck 🤞🏻

Go,go, go!!!

1 🐾 Teddy ✔️
2 🐾 Coco Pop, Mr Win & Bella Boo ✔️
3 🐾 Bertie ✔️
4 🐾 Billy ✔️
5 🐾 Dusty Bun & Marley ✔️
6 🐾 Pippin ✔️
7 🐾 Sadie, Diggers and Dottie Dog ✔️
8 🐾 Archie ✔️
9 🐾 Little Fred
10 🐾 Percy Pud ✔️
11 🐾 Milley ✔️
12 🐾 Stitch ✔️
13 🐾 Bess & Little Boy Blue ✔️
14 🐾 Oscar (little black boy) ✔️
15 🐾 Remi & Winnie Witch ✔️
16 🐾 Summer ✔️
17 🐾 Maisie ✔️
18 🐾 Barney Bear ✔️
19 🐾 Marley Moo ✔️
20 🐾 Honey ✔️
21 🐾 Molly ✔️
22 🐾 Peppa ✔️
23 🐾 Billy ✔️
24 🐾 Dot and Mylo ✔️
25 🐾 Dot and Mylo ✔️
26 🐾 Buster & Skye ✔️
27 🐾 Daisy and Reg ✔️
28 🐾 Tilly ✔️
29 🐾 Orla ✔️
30 🐾 Charlie

ALL profits will go to help save our swimming baths 🐶 ✂️ ❤️

20/09/2023

Today handsome Eddie came in for a handstrip. I don’t do many hand strips anymore so it was exciting having something completely different to do. The amount of hair that was stripped off him, looks like I could have made another dog out of it. Isn’t he just adorable! It was his first time with me and he was an absolute pleasure to groom. Hes such a loving little lad and we definitely fell for his charm.
Well Done Eddie ⭐️ 🐶

16/09/2023

Found a little advice for those owning XL Bullies. ❤️‍🩹 You know me, I love all the dogs and especially the ones I have the privilege of grooming.
Personally I think the Bullies are beautiful dogs it’s the idiot owners that need to be castrated and muzzled! I’ve had more problems in my career with little dogs than I have any big dogs. Any breed in the wrong hands can become a weapon and I’ve had more bites and aggression from Shih Tzus, Yorkies and Chihuhauas 🫣🫣🫣. I own a German Shepherd, she’s the most beautiful, intelligent perfect girl. We’ve heard all sorts of 💩 from people when we’re out . People saying she’s dangerous, she shouldn’t be around my children and more infuriating is people who let their off lead dogs snap and run at her and say ‘oh he/she doesn’t like German Shepherds’ like that’s acceptable! She doesn’t react she’s only interested in her family and it’s so sad to see people thinking aggressive behaviour is acceptable in any breed! It’s not but that’s for the owners to correct and adjust their lives to work with. Sad times we’re living in. People need to work more on putting their feral kids on leads these days never mind the dogs!!

XL BULLIES , THE LAW AND OUR ADVICE

We are, obviously, receiving a huge amount of messages from concerned owners of XL Bullies

To answer a few questions:

Yes, if you already own an XL Bully, the dog will be classed as a banned breed, and you will have to go through the exemption process to be able to keep your dog under DEFRA’s exemption rules.

We do not know yet how they will define XL’s, we can assume it will be similar to how they define Pitbull Type: Measurements and Characteristics.

Our advice, at this time, if you suspect your dog is an XL, get them neutered ASAP.

To have your dog exempted, it must be neutered.

If it’s not neutered and it’s seized, you will NOT get your dog back until it has been neutered.
Better having them neutered now by your own vet than the police approved kennels getting them done.
Also, if your dog is already neutered, you may be able to stop your dog going into kennels, there’s the IES (Interim Exemption Scheme) that a few forces use, where you can keep your dog at home, under conditions, until the court date for exemption.

Muzzle train your dog now!!

This will prove you’re a responsible owner, and, also prepare your dog for having to keep them muzzled, at all times, in public, this includes in your car etc.

They must also be on a lead at all times and can never be off lead again unless in enclosed paddocks.

If the police come for your dog DO NOT SIGN ANYTHING!!

They may try to blag you into signing: Oh sign this to say you understand why we are taking your dog.

DONT!!! You’ll be signing for them to put your dog to sleep.

We appreciate that this news is frightening for many and many will be angry!!

Keep calm at all times with the authorities, they will be judging you and your behaviour as well as your dog!!

05/09/2023

Well, what a summer hols that was! Hope everyone’s had a lovely time with their little ones and looking forward to the routine and normality, I know I am 😂.

I’ve got the diary next to me for anyone who needs to book in. Next available is from Wed 20th Sept. I am still not accepting new doggies yet so these appointments are strictly for regulars 🐶 ❤️

19/08/2023

Gorgeous Mitzi came in this week for a very special groom! Her pawrents are getting hitched today 👰🏼 💍 🥂 ❤️
Congratulations you perfect pair 🥂. I wish you the happiest of days and a future together that’s strong, bright and full of love and adventures. 💒

12/08/2023

Happy Birthday to Meeeeeeee!!!!! 🥳🎂

As it’s my Birthday I’ve taken a few days to spend with my family. Any messages I’ve received to book dogs in will be responded to as soon I can. Thank you 😊

🎂 🙌🏻

26/07/2023

Dottie Dog, aka jumbo sausage😅 is on the look out for you guys and gals who havnt booked your puppers next furtcut!
I am full until mid Aug so if you know your doggos due around then pop me a message.
I don’t want anyone missing out. Remember I’m only working Mondays and Tuesdays during the summer holidays! Appointments are not open to new doggies yet, just regulars for now. Also, my away message comes on at 15:00. Please, if you don’t get a response give me a nudge! Some of the notifications aren’t getting through.
Lastly, if you do not get confirmation of the appointment booking, it’s not booked!
🙏🏻 🐶 📔 ❤️

24/07/2023

Dolly 💔

Rest now sweet girl! 😢
I will miss you sitting under my feet as I groomed the others in your furgang. It’s been an absolute pleasure being your groomer and I hope you knew just how much you where adored.
My deepest sympathies go to your mum, I know you’re going to leave such a huge void in her world. You had the best adventures with her and you made so many doggy friends! Such a perfect little girl! I promise to give Coco, Bella and Mr Win all the treats I’d have given you!
Be at peace at rainbow bridge. I’m sure your old friend Leo will be waiting to greet you 🐶 ❤️.
I will miss you 🌈 🐾