I am an AlvaDog stockist, AlvaDog is a wonderful range of canine aromatherapy healthcare products using only the highest grades of essential oils. I also use Tropiclean 100% organic shampoos, a highly effective salon range.
All dogs are bathed three times, the first two shampoos get the grime out and the third one gets them salon clean. (Yes, even the ones that have rolled in 'something'!). The AlvaDog range of shampoos will help with most skin conditions but I am always happy to bath your dog in their prescribed shampoo or one you have found works for you and your dog.
I use ALvaDog's high grade detanglers and coat conditioners to help brush out tangled or knotty coats and leave the dogs silky smooth and shiny (and feeling and smelling delicious!)
All dogs are brushed out and dried prior to styling with a finishing dryer, I do not use cabinet driers.
All dogs coming in, even just for a bath, get nails clipped, feet trimmed and sanitaries tidied and hair cleared from in front of their eyes.
Grooming
After the dogs are bathed and dried they are brushed and combed through until they are totally knot free and ready for styling.
We offer all types of grooming –
- Clipping
- Scissoring
- Bathing
- Brushing Out
- Hand stripping
- Guard comb (long clipping)
- Special requests – from mohicans to “don’t touch her beard!”
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT MATTED/VERY OVERDUE DOGS
When a dog comes in with a matted coat (lots of knots that have joined together to make large masses often very close to the skin) I will always try my best to detangle the coat and leave your dog looking as near to your expectations as possible, however my primary concern is your dog’s welfare. If saving a long coat involves pulling at them or causes them any distress it is kinder to take the coat short and start again. I am happy to offer you advice and practical help dealing with difficult, unruly coats or on choosing the best hair cut for you, your dog and your lifestyle.
If it’s necessary this course of action will be discussed with you fully when you bring your dog in and before I proceed. Clipping and preparing a matted dog often takes longer and will be subject to a small charge.
Please see the prices page.