I offer 1 2 1 grooming tailored to your dogs individually needs
Please give me a call if you have any questions - I’m sure I can help. Terms and Conditions for High Maintenance Dogs
Poodles, Bichon Frise, Shih tzu, Cockapoo, Cavapoo, Maltipoo, Labradoodles or any of the Cross/Wool coated Dog. Any breed with a medium to long coat type - silky, double or wire
Any of these dogs are classed as Hi
gh Maintenance when it comes to grooming and as such, I will only be taking on new customers if they agree to the following Terms and Conditions. All dogs with high maintenance coats must commit to a regular grooming schedule of four, six or eight weeks - depending on the individual dogs needs. If you need help and advice with this please ask. Can you imagine going to your hairdressers for your regular appointment and not have brushed or combed your hair once since your last visit? I don’t think you can as this would be deemed unexceptionable, SO why is it any different for your dog? Prices start at £40 and go up to £75 depending on frequency of grooms, size of dog, coat type, dog’s behaviour and style required. All the products used on your dog are hyper allergenic, coat applicable, ethical and all natural with no nasty chemicals. Any matted/felted dogs will be charged an additional £15 de-matting fee on top of their normal groom price and receive a complete shave down. I will not put your dog through anything other than removal of a few minimal knots, if your dog is matted, they will be clipped short all over to prevent any more pain and discomfort. Did you know clipping off a matted dog is a requirement by LAW under the Animal Welfare Act, have a look it makes very interesting reading. Be advised removing a badly matted/felted coat can be very dangerous and can result in injury to your dog. This can be anything from
• Hematoma’s - As the matted coat is released blood is allowed to run to extremists and can cause bleeding and bruising. Also pins and needles, which can be very upsetting for the dog.
• Hotspots or other hidden injuries under the matted coat - sometimes when the matted coat is removed it can reveal sores/wounds, grass seeds that have become imbedded, infected hair follicles, hot spots or undetected injuries. You just cannot see what is going on under a matted/felted coat.
• Clipper Rash - this is not due to the clipper burning the skin as some people think, but by having to clip very close to the skin (It’s a lot like shaving rash). Clipper rash isn’t always visible straight away, so it’s important to be vigilant if your dog has had to be clipped short. If it does happen DO NOT allow them to lick or scratch at it. You can use Leucillin antiseptic skincare or Aloe Vera to help soothe the affected area.
• Cutting the skin with the clipper - as the matting can be so close to the skin the matted hair can pull skin into the clipper and cut it. This can also happen if there’s a hidden skin tag or wart. If I can’t see these things, I can’t avoid them.
• Behaviour changes - your dog can appear to be traumatised after a complete shave down. The matted/felted coat has been acting like a strait jacket and the release from it can be overwhelming for them and can take them a few days to recover. Saying that, they can also run around like lunatics and be so happy it melts your heart. Imagine how miserable you would be if every time you moved matted hair pulled at your skin? After saying all of that, I will as always, be as careful as I possibly can when grooming your dog. However, if the dog was not matted in the first place none of these things would happen and I will not be held responsible for it. I will NOT take any liability for any injury that may happen during the grooming process, because the dog it excessively matted, the matting is NOT my fault! The last thing I want to do is shave your lovely fluffy dog, as it’s really not a good advertisement for me or my business. If the worst does happen and the clip off results in a vets visit, the only person responsible for this is you. If you do not want the responsibility of a high maintenance dog then please don’t get one. If you don’t agree to all the above Terms and Conditions, I am not the groomer for you, and I will not be taking you on as a client. I value humanity over vanity every time and aim to make the grooming experience as enjoyable as I possibly can for your dog, so please help me do that and let’s get them into a regular grooming schedule and have them looking and feeling absolutely fabulous all of the time. If you are a new client and would like an appointment for your dog, please message me saying that you have read and agree to all the Terms and Conditions for a High Maintenance dog and I will get you booked in. Sallyann
Great Yeldham Dog Grooming x
