Grooming services
Grooming FAQs
What dog grooming services do you offer?
I provide a range of grooming services including bathing and blow-dry/fluff dry, de-shedding, and nail trimming, full grooms, face and foot trims. Each session is tailored to meet the unique needs of your dog in consultation with you. My aim is to ensure your dog looks and feels their best, so they can head out and enjoy their doggy life!
How long is a typical grooming appointment?
A typical full groom session with a bath and haircut lasts between 2 and 3 hours, depending on the size and breed of your dog and their health as well as the specific services requested. Because it's 1-to-1, I do my very best to ensure a relaxed and stress-free environment to keep your dog comfortable, especially helpful for nervous dogs or older dogs.
What products do you use for grooming?
I use high-quality, vegan products designed to enhance your dog's coat and skin health. The selection includes hypoallergenic vegan shampoos and conditioners, ensuring a gentle and effective grooming experience. I can use a prescription medicated shampoo if you have one supplied by your vet for a skin condition.
Can I visit before booking to find out more?
Yes, I definitely encourage prospective clients to visit, so you and your dog can meet me and see the grooming parlour, and I can assess your dog's coat length and condition. Please contact me to schedule a visit, and I will be happy to show you around and answer any questions you may have. You can also drop in if you see the Open sign.
What are your qualifications?
I am a City & Guilds Level 2 qualified dog groomer, trained at the superb Look North Dog Grooming school in Keighley. I also have a certificate in canine first aid, and am fully insured.
Are you insured?
Yes, I am fully insured as a dog groomer.
Prices
Here are the grooming services I currently offer, with indicative prices. Price may vary depending on whether your dog has any additional needs, such as for obese dogs who have difficultly standing for long, or elderly dogs who may need adjustments to the grooming process to keep them comfortable.
Note about behaviour: The prices shown are for dogs who are accustomed to being groomed and are well behaved and non-aggressive. Dogs who are nervous aggressive or extremely anxious - please call to discuss as it may be necessary to adjust the expectations of the groom or include additional introductory sessions to ease the dog into the grooming situation.
Note about condition: the prices shown are for dogs who have been regularly groomed according to a professional grooming schedule, whose coats have been maintained by their owners between grooms, and whose coats are therefore in good condition, without matting or extensive knots. For dogs whose coat has become matted, there may be a need to extend the grooming session, shaving off the coat may be necessary and price may increase. In this situation there is additional risk to the dog. Under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 the wellbeing of the dog is the most important consideration in the grooming situation and extensive brushing out of matts in the coat is prohibited for welfare reasons. Please call to discuss what is needed for your dog.
If you would like to arrange a groom, please get in touch by phone or WhatsApp on 07561 366936, or email on watersidewags@proton.me
Bath, fluff dry and full groom - wooly coat
Bichon Frise, Cockerpoo, Cavachon, Maltipoo, Yorkipoo etc - £35-£50 depending on size of dog and frequency of grooms
Poodle, toy, miniature - £35-£50 depending on size and trim, frequency of grooms
Poodle, standard - £55-£75 depending on size and trim, frequency of grooms
Labradoodle - £55-£75 depending on size and length of coat
Other breeds - please enquire
Bath, fluff dry and natural trim - double coat (Spitz-type)
Pomeranian £35-£38 depending on size
Norwegian Elkhound, Finnish Lapphund , Keeshond, Samoyed £45-£55 depending on size
Siberian Husky, Malamute, Eskimo Dog, Husky-type crosses £50-£65 depending on size
Other breeds - please enquire
Bath, dry and full groom - silky or drop coat
Lhasa Apso, Shi Zhu, Tibetan Terrier, Japanese Chin - £35-£50 depending on size and coat length, frequency of grooms
English Cocker Spaniel £-£35-£50 depending on coat length and frequency of grooms
Yorkshire Terrier £35-£45 depending on frequency of grooms
Maltese Terrier, Papillon, Pekingese £35-£45 depending on frequency and coat length
Other breeds - please enquire
Bath, dry and full groom - wiry coat (terrier)
West Highland White Terrier - £35-£42 depending on coat length and trim
Schnauzer - Miniature £35-£40 - Standard £40-£50 - Giant £55-£65 - depending on length of coat and trim
Sorry, I don't currently offer hand-strip
Bath, dry and natural trim
Golden Retriever, Setter (Gordon, Irish, English) £45-£55 depending on size of dog, frequency of groom
Springer Spaniel £45-£55 depending on size of dog and frequency of groom
Other breeds - please enquire
Bath and dry only
Price varies £15+ and depends on size of dog, breed and length/condition of coat. Includes a nail clip as required. Indicative prices:
Small smooth coated such as miniature Daschund, Jack Russell, Chihuahua £15-£18
Large smooth coated such Boxer, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Bull dog, Whippet £25-£30 depending on size
Double-coated such as Labradors, cross-breeds, wire-haired terriers £18-35 depending on size
Double coated such as Spitz breeds, long-haired German Shepherds, Bearded Collies £25-£50 depending on size
Wooly-coated (fluff dry) such as Poodles, doodles and poos, Beddlingtons, Bichon Frise £20-£50 depending on size
Silky or drop-coated (brush out) such as Shi Tzus, Yorkies, Tibetan Terriers, Spaniels, Retrievers and Setters £20 - £45 depending on size
Nail clipping
Small dog £6
Large dog £8
Puppy (upto 17 weeks) Introduction to nail clipper FREE
Cat groom
Please enquire
Puppy intro to grooming parlour
Pop your young puppy (during their crucial socialisation period from vaccinations upto age 18 weeks) into the parlour to get used to the sights, smells and sounds of grooming. This visit is completely free (I get to meet your puppy - bonus!) and no obligation even if you have another groomer closer to home. All experience is good experience for your youngster.
How do I book my dog in?
Booking an appointment is easy! Simply contact me by phone on 07561366936, email on wagcentraldogs@gmail.com, or use the website's contact form. You can let me know your preferred dates and tell me what you are looking for, and we can arrange a meet-and-greet as needed.