DOG GROOMING
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THE GROOMING PARLOUR
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Compassion, empathy, communication, cooperation and giving your dog choices are so important to ensure a stress-free grooming experience for your dog.
I groom at your dog's pace. That may mean, on occasion, not completing a full groom in one go. This applies particularly to a puppy's first grooming experience and to dogs who may have had negative experiences with grooming or handling in the past. If you have a new puppy, it is best to introduce them to the grooming experience as soon as possible - preferably two weeks after their final vaccinations. Just introducing the puppy to the groomer, the equipment, the sights, smells and sounds of the parlour, may be enough for them to handle the first time out. If they are up for a little more, then maybe just a brush out, or a bath and dry. This will all depend on what the puppy is comfortable with. It is important that the puppy's first experience is an enjoyable one, as this will set them up positively for future visits. I use safety equipment, to ensure your dog does not fall or hurt themselves. I do not use additional behavioural restraints. I don't use cage or crate dryers and I don't crate your dog before or after the groom. They are allowed to roam around freely, within the safely enclosed area. I only groom by appointment, to give each dog the individual attention they deserve and to maximise your dog's safety and minimise their stress. Other dogs from the same household are welcome to sit in on the groom, if that will be of benefit to the dog. I am a Fear Free® Certified groomer and have signed their Pledge. 
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TRAINING FOR GROOMING & VET VISITS
I also provide specific training for dogs who find certain aspects of grooming stressful, or who will not allow themselves to be groomed at all. Positive reinforcement and choice based methods used only. No behavioural restraints used.
I also provide specific training for dogs who find certain aspects of grooming stressful, or who will not allow themselves to be groomed at all. Positive reinforcement and choice based methods used only. No behavioural restraints used.
Sometimes, things in life get in the way, and we end up in situations we did not expect. You may have a dog where you have been unable to get him/her groomed for quite a while and are embarrassed to approach a groomer. If this is you, please get in touch and together, we will see how we can set you and your dog back on the right road. All communication is in the strictest of confidence.
