Dog Grooming is currently an UNREGULATED industry. Often the wellbeing of the dog is not the primary concern, with a 'production line' approach which will not serve the dog's best interests.

My name is Heather, and I have set up SPRUCE in the belief that I can offer the very best dog grooming for dogs AND owners:

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I AM QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED

• City and Guilds certified with a LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA and a qualifying member of the prestigious 'Groomers Spotlight'

• Quality Assured member of the British Dog Groomers Association and Pet Industry Federation

• 40 years of animal training, grooming and clipping, dog care and ownership

• Fully insured

• Qualified pet first aider

• A good balance between kindness and confident handling.

ONE ON ONE =  QUALITY CARE:

• Each dog has  full 1 on 1 care and attention, and will be treated with respect.

• I make time for affection and fun.  We have 2 sociable dogs (Hattie and Rosie) and a large dog-friendly garden to play in (before grooming, and afterwards if you are happy to allow this!).

• Regular toilet and water breaks are a fundamental part of our routine.

• Your dog's time with us should be pleasurable (as well as safe and secure) so they can't wait to come back. The aim  is 'home from home'.

NO CAGE-DRYING:

• I dry by hand, to minimise the health risk to your dog, and support 'hands-on' contact time which most dogs find reassuring.

• Hand drying gets the very best end grooming result as it is the best way to prepare the coat for clipping or styling. 

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BEST QUALITY PRODUCTS

• I only use the very best professional  bathing products- it is in my interests really, as it means a better coat for me to groom.

• This includes a facial scrub that is kind to eyes and avoids any soreness (called 'no tears')

• Different products are chosen according to each dogs coat and needs. We have a medicated shampoo 'Tropiclean Oxymed' for dry or othcy skin conditions.

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CAREFUL ATTENTION TO YOUR BRIEF!

• Just like in a good hairdresser's, the consultation is very important and time very well spent, in making sure I know what you want.

• I can provide photos of past work with a wide cross-section of breeds and sizes, and examples e.g. of clipped coat lengths  and styling alternatives, so you can very specifically detail what you want. If you are not sure I can give you some options to help you decide.

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ABOUT

SPRUCE GROOMING

I offer everything a dog might need to stay in it's best condition. A full groom would include all of the following,

although we can mix and match according to needs and desires!

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Groomer's healthcheck:  standard provision for each and every dog, with a report back of any observations.

Bath and blow dry:            not just a quick wash down- this involves min. 2 full shampoos, facial scrub

Nail  and pad trim:            nails are checked/ trimmed as standard, along with a pad hair  trim

Clip/ handstrip / scissor trim:  or a combination of these depending on the dog

Ears:                                         pluck and clean

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