Herbie's Hounds

11/07/2023

11/07/2023

Please say "Ciao" to the newest 'recruit' to Herbie's Hounds!! 🤗🐕🐾

May I introduce the very stunning 14 mnth old mixed breed (possibly Pondenco in there!), "Renzo", who is a beautiful rescue boy from Furry Paws Italy 🇮🇹

Renzo & his siblings were 'dumped' as puppies, (😔), but thankfully & luckily were found safe & well, & sent to the shelter for rehoming, & are all now in their loving forever homes. 🥰 🙏

Renzo has been rehomed by the lovely Sophie Brace & family, & has only been here for 2 months, but is settling in very well, & has definitely landed on all '4 paws', & is certainly very much loved now!! ❤️

I wasn't sure how he would be for his very 1st groom, as he is still quite a nervous boy, but he was absolutely amazing, & after a while, he gained my trust (aided by treats!), & I even got some kisses!! 🤩😘

Renzo had a lovely groom/de-shed, & I even got to clip his nails with no fuss at all, which trust me, is no mean feat for "a lot" of dogs!! 😳

Thank you Renzo for putting your trust in me, & you have such fantastic ears & stunning eyes, & you are even more handsome now!! 👂👁👁😍💕🐾

06/07/2023

17/06/2023

This beautiful Cocker Spaniel is 1yr old "Tyson", who is a local boy, & he joined Herbie's Hounds for his 1st time groom with me at mine today!! 🥰🐾🐕

Tyson was in need of a 'makeover', & a bit of 'de-hairing'(!), bless him, & he now looks so much better & younger looking, & very handsome!! 😘🤗😚

Watson was also pleased to meet his 'look-a-like', but wondered why Tyson's legs were longer than his!! 🙈😉😅

Well done Tyson for being v patient, & you look super duper, & thank for all my lovely kisses as well!! 😘😍🐾 xx

Lovely feedback too!!.. 💞

"I love it thank you so much! The family love it, & he looks like a pup again, & so cute."

"So adorable!❤️ Thank you so much! You did an amazing job! Tyson looks lovely, nice meeting Watson and yourself"😍😍xx

Jodie Fairey

09/06/2023

05/06/2023

This very sweet girl is 2yr old Sprocker "Taffy", who joined Herbie's Hounds today for her 1st 'ever' groom! 😘✂️🐕

Taffy was a little skittish & nervous, but with lots of reassurance, patience & fuss, she soon relaxed, & she even fell asleep in my hand during some of it, bless her! 😘😴😙

She is now looking a very pretty & smart girl, & after leaving her with some gravy bones(!), she'll hopefully realise that I'm not that evil!!
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Thank you for choosing me Taffy, & well done, you were fab!! 🤩💞

Susan Duncan

04/06/2023

These 2 adorable "boys" joined Herbie's Hounds for their 1st 'ever' grooms, & they were both so good, & have been transformed!! 😚🐾😚🐾

First up was 4yr old Kokoni X "Buddy", who was rehomed by Nelg Brown & his family from Heathlands Animal Sanctuary.🐕🤗

He was originally living in Milton Keynes, but there was no history about him, but he has come from overseas, & was just the sweetest little boy, & is now looking half the dog, & like a little teddy bear!! 😍🐶🐻

Next up was 2yr old Cavalier King Charles/Springer Spaniel X, "Brody", who is very cheeky, & was in need of some TLC, & is now looking like a completely new dog!! 😍🐕😉

Not only are they both looking absolutely adorable, they will be feeling "so" much better, & I didn't know how they would be for their 'debut' grooms, but they were amazing!! 🤩🤩

Thank you "boys" for trusting in me, & allowing me to give you both your much needed grooms!! 🤗✂️💖

20/05/2023

This is the very beautiful & sweet 11yr old Springer Spaniel "Tessa", who had her groom with me today, & such lovely feedback - thank you so much Claire Picken 🤗🥰

"Thank you again Rochelle Morris at
Herbie's Hounds". Tessa looks and smells gorgeous."

20/05/2023

This is the very dear little Cockapoo "Rupert", who had his groom with me at Herbie's Hounds on Monday, & today he just fancied going for a drive!! 😁😉🐾🙈🚗🚗🥰

Love feedback too - thank you!..

"He looks so lovely, you did such a great job"

Charlotte Persephone Smith

03/05/2023

English Setters are such a beautiful breed, & I'm very lucky I get to give this gorgeous girl "H**e" a regular bath with Malaseb, & a 'mini' groom to help her with her skin condition, bless her heart! 🤗 🛁❤️

She is so gentle & sweet, & hopefully it makes her feel so much better, & just look at that face!! 🥰🐕

H**e now has a new 'baby sister', Saffron (Saffy), & she had her 1st time bath & 'mini' groom with me at Herbie's Hounds today, & was a very good girl, & is a typical bouncy puppy!!🛁😉😁🐾

Thank you "ladies" for being so lovely, & look forward to seeing you both soon!!.. 😘😘

Deborah Anguiers

03/05/2023

This very beautiful Golden Labrador is "Piper" & is owned by her very loving & doting owner, Jane O'Flanaghan!! 🤗🐕

Piper had a little nail clip with me today at Herbie's Hounds, & she is soon to be a new "mummy" with her impending birth in the next couple of weeks!! 😍🐾😚

She was so very sweet, & I have no doubt she is going to be such a good & caring new mum to her beautiful puppies! 🐶🐶💞

Good luck Piper, & can't wait to see your beautiful babies!! 🥰🐾🐾❤️

29/04/2023

My newest recruit to join Herbie's Hounds today is this adorable 9yr old Chocolate Labrador "Miller"!! 🐕🍫🥰

He was so sweet, & is aka as 'Miller Bear' as he is just like a cuddly grizzly bear!! 🐻🐻

He had a lovely groom/pamper & de-shed
'al fresco', & was a really good boy, & has such a fantastic temperament & character! 😘🐾🐾

He is now looking super shiny, smart, & very handsome, & was quite partial to a treat or two!!.. 😉🙊😊

Lovely meeting you Miller, & see you soon!!.. 💖

What wonderful feedback - thank you so much Lisa Joy 💞

"Aawww thank you Rochelle. He really did have a pamper and now smells lovely. Thank you for being so kind and considerate towards him, oh and for having all those lovely treats" 💕 x

Lisa Joy

26/04/2023

How gorgeous does 12yr old Golden Retriever "Charlie" look after his groom/pamper & 'spruce up' today?!!. 😘🐕

Not only is he beautiful on the outside, he is beautiful on the inside, & has 'the' sweetest nature. 💖🐾

Charlie you are just lovely, & you will be feeling so much better now after all that de-shedding! 🤗🙈💞

Such lovely feedback from his wonderful mum Linda Gibson... 😊😊

"Aww...my Charlie. Thankyou Rochelle. He has so much hair and you are so thorough with him. He smells great too".

"My handsome boy looking gorgeous after a great groom from Rochelle" xx

19/04/2023

Please welcome my latest new 'customer' to Herbie's Hounds!! 🐕😙

May I introduce the adorable 7¾yr old Cavalier King Charles, "Harley", who was an absolute sweetheart! 🥰🐾

He originally came from Wales (possible puppy farm 😢), & sadly was passed from pillar to post in several homes, but finally lucked out "big time", & was rehomed with Mia Sid Sloth Watson (great surname!!) & family, & I think it's safe to say he has definitely landed on all 4 paws, as they absolutely dote on him!! 😘💕💕

Harley is on a weight loss journey, & is doing really well bless him, & he had a super transformation today with a "Spaniel clip-off", & is looking extremely handsome & even more gorgeous!! 🐶🥰

Thank you Harley for being a superstar, & see you in 8 weeks time!! 🤩🤗

Lovely feedback too!!... 🤗

"Thank you for today! He still smells amazing and is so soft!! See you in 8 weeks can't wait to meet a fellow Watson!!" 🥰

25/03/2023

This dear little gentleman is 11yr old Shih Tzu "Jasper", who joined Herbie's Hounds for his 1st time groom with me!.. 😘✂️🐶

Jasper sadly recently lost sight in his eye, & had to have surgery to restore the vision, & thankfully it was successful, & he can now see again, bless him!! 🥰😚👁

He was such a good boy, & was very chilled, & is looking super smart & very handsome after his 'makeover'!! 😍😊

Jasper has a beautiful brother called "Bello", who has come from Dubai, & was thankfully a failed fosterer with his very doting owner Rachel Minnighan & family. He has such a sweet soul, & Jasper has been a great little mentor to him!!. 😉🐕🧡

It was lovely meeting you 'boys', & thank you for both being so great! 🐾🐾🥰

22/03/2023

I fancied some cream cake this morning, but I resisted temptation & got a strudel instead!!.. 😁😚🍰🥧

This sweet little girl is 8yr old Border Terrier, "Strudel" who had her 1st time groom with me Herbie's Hounds!! 🐕🤗🐾✂️

Strudel doesn't have a regular groom as her owner's like to keep her long during the Winter months, but as Spring is approaching, they wanted her to be ready & shorter for when it finally arrives!!.. 🌞😉🌻🌹🌷

She was a really good girl, & not only looks very pretty, but also looks half the dog she was!! 🙂🤭

I always say, a good haircut takes years off, & she certainly has been transformed, & is looking very cute & youthful again!! 🥰🐶

Tom Morey

08/03/2023

"Happy International Women's Day - 2023!"

For all the strong & independent women, & like myself, "bit the bullet" to start their own business! ✂️🐾🐕🐩💪

Almost 11yrs later, thankfully Herbie's Hounds is still going strong, & am forever grateful! 🥰❤💯🙏

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07/03/2023

This lovely new lady joined Herbie's Hounds for her 1st time groom with me! 😘🐕✂️

Beautiful "Bella" is a 5yr old rough coated Labradoodle, & was an absolute sweetheart, with the loveliest temperament, & was not phased with being groomed at all! 🤗

She hasn't had a groom for quite some time, so she had a full "M.O.T."(!), & has gone from 'scruffy to sleek', & is looking beautiful with that adorable face! 😊🥰

Thank you Bella for being so great!!..😍🐾🐾

Susan Day

24/01/2023

This little cutie joined Herbie's Hounds today for his 1st time 'big boy' groom!! 🤗🐕🐾

Cockapoo "Charlie" is a mere 4 months old, & as I always say, puppies are obviously unpredictable, & I liken them to a child's 1st haircut!!💇‍♂️🙈✂️

However, he really was a good boy, & he let me do everything I needed to do, & is now adorning a very beautiful 'makeover'!! 🥰

He has gone from being a big ball of fluff to a very smart, & handsome grown up boy indeed!! 😘😉

Thank you Charlie for trusting & choosing me, & for the kisses too!!... 😍🐾

Just received this lovely feedback!!.. Thank you Tesha!!... 😘

"Hi Rochelle! Good evening. I love it! He looks like a new boy ❤️ thank you for being patient with him. :) we will definitely book again with you" 🤗

Tesha Mae Uy

22/01/2023

My 1st 'adult' groom of 2023, & I couldn't have asked for a more adorable pooch, who was an absolute sweetheart! 🥰🐕

"Arthur" is a 5yr old Shih Tzu/Poodle X, (a Shihpoo) who was being sold on Gumtree at 6 months old (😥😡), but very luckily he was rehomed by his very doting 'mum' Barbara Matthews, & he 'landed on his paws', & has the best life! 😊😊

He was such a good boy, & was so friendly, & very cute!! 😉😘

Barbara wanted him nice & short, & his coat now feels like velvet!! 💖

He has the cheekiest smile, & he is looking very sharp, & he really is such a handsome boy!! 😍🐾

Thank you Arthur for being a real star!! 🤩🤩

Lovely feedback from Barbara!.. 💓

"Thank you. He looks so handsome" 🐕

20/01/2023

Little lilac & tan 2yr old French Bulldog "Rooco" had his 1st 'pampering' session today with me, at Herbie's Hounds!! 🤗🐶

He is a little character, & he loved meeting Watson!! 🥰🐾

He's all freshened up now for the weekend, & smelling very lush, bless him!! 😉😘🧽🧼

Lovely feedback - thank you Anita Amos 😍

"Fab to meet you and Watson! Rocco was a little Gremlin as well!!!! But he looks lovely" 🥰

Anita Amos

13/01/2023

My 1st new 'puppy' groom of 2023!! 🤗🐾

I would like to introduce 6 month old Cavapoo "Milo", who experienced his 'very 1st' groom with Herbie's Hounds!!! ✂️😘

Milo was rehomed 3 months ago by the lovely Louise Williams & her family, & is just a bundle of fun & cuteness!! 😍😚

Milo is now a 'little brother' to Cockapoo "Willow", who also had her groom, & is now a pro at it, & showed Milo how it's done(!), & she is now looking even more beautiful, bless her! 🐩😊🤩

Milo was a bit of a hairy beast(!), & puppies obviously are unpredictable for their 1st groom, & Milo was a little bit unsure..but with the help of some yummy treats, lots of reassurance, patience, & telling him he was a handsome boy(!) we got through it, & underneath all that baby fluff is an extremely gorgeous little boy, with beautiful big brown eyes! 😉😘👁👁

Well done Milo for being so patient, & you look like a little baby again, & you have gone from being a fluffy "cloud", to a very smart pup, & it's so nice we can see how lovely you are!! 😍🐩💞

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06/01/2023

Crossposting

**Trigger warning** sad story 🥺🥺

This week everyone has been getting back to normal after the Xmas madness. One person is a dog groomer who I know and have taught. I shall keep her anonymous for the story.

She messaged me to say upon drying a dog she noticed some yellowing to the skin and patches that looked like bruising. She popped a video across to me to ask if it was anything to be worried about. Firstly an amazing spot, I’m often going on about checking the skin for abnormalities, well this groomer certainly spotted them, & I asked her to send a picture of the dogs gums.

I immediately advised to stop the groom and ask the owner to collect and see their vet urgently. Well within a couple of hours this dog was diagnosed with a serious clotting disorder and sent to a specialist hospital. She would of received various medications and I know she had a blood transfusion. But unfortunately she passed away a few hours later. The sad thing is the owner hadn’t noticed any changes in her and the groomer said she seemed bright.

This shows us how dogs (and other animals) can hide the most serious of illness and keep battling on. It reminds us how important daily checks of your pets are, including the gums. And it highlights how amazing pet professionals are as this groomer at least flagged a serious issue and gave this dog a chance.

*Please always check your pets gum colour and skin regularly.*

www.animallovepetfirstaid.co.uk

05/01/2023

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31/12/2022

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31/12/2022

My last groom of 2022!! 😚🥵😘

This is almost 7yr old Sprocker "April", who joined Herbie's Hounds today for her 'new year makeover'!! 🤗✂️🐾

April is an absolute sweetheart, with such a lovely nature, & when I told her she was 'a pretty girl' she wagged her tail furiously, & she also does a great begging trick, bless her!!
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April now looks even more pretty & cute with her new look, & thank you Alison in making us feel so welcome, & to April for making my final groom this year so great!! 🥰🐕

Thank you for the lovely feedback Alison! 💖

"It was really lovely to meet Watson and April looks beautiful. Happy new year to you" x

31/12/2022

Herbie's Hounds would like to wish everyone a very "Happy New Year!"... 🥳🥰🐾🍾

I look forward to continue working with you & your wonderful pooches in 2023!! 🐾🐕🐩💜

Rochelle & Watson 👱‍♀️🐾 ###

29/12/2022

This gorgeous girl is 3yr old German Shepherd "Cookie" (one of my absolute favourite breeds), & she has the sweetest temperament, & is just such a fab dog!! 🤗🐾🐕

Not only is she beautiful on the outside, but she has the most beautiful soul, & is an absolute delight to groom!! 😚😍

Cookie was originally on the programme to be a guide dog for the blind, but unfortunately got poorly so she had to stop her training, & was rehomed by Jo Rawlings, & she definitely lucked out with her new 'mum'!!

This was her 2nd groom with me, & was just the perfect girl, & is looking so gorgeous!! 🧡

Thank you Jo for your super feedback!!.. 🥰

"Cookie after her groom with Rochelle Morris and Herbie's Hounds! Thank God for Mr Dyson 😳 Thank you Rochelle, great job as always" xx