Although not all breeds of dog need to be clipped or hand-stripped regularly, all dogs need to be groomed in order to keep their coat glossy and healthy. Bathing a dog helps remove foreign matter from the coat, preventing it from irritating the skin. Brushing promotes the production of the oils that protect the coat and keeps the skin healthy and also removes dead hair that, if left in the coat, can be itchy and irritating to the dog. Short haired dogs benefit from professional grooming as much as long haired dogs.

Yes, you are welcome to stay with your pet whilst he/she is being groomed, however, the grooming process can take anything from between 2 and 4 hours (dependant upon breed) and you should allow for this.

As a general rule no, although if a pet dislikes for example having his/her feet trimmed or nails clipped and is liable to bite we may use a soft nylon muzzle for a short period of time until this part of the grooming process is complete.

The guide prices below are based upon the type, size and breed of dog and are dependant upon the condition of your dog’s coat and his/her co-operation. De-matting, shaving and handling of difficult dogs will require extra time and may result in an additional charge.