Services

All my services include a mini health check to start.

Full Groom
Complete brush through of the dog’s hair
Ears cleaned & nails clipped
Bathing using coat & skin appropriate shampoo
Blow-dry with appropriate technique
Clipping & scissoring to customer’s requirements

Bath, Brush & Dry (non-clipped dogs)
Ears cleaned & nails clipped
Bathing using coat & skin appropriate shampoo
Blow-dry to remove loose hair
Complete brush through to leave coat healthy

De-Shedding (dogs prone to moulting)
Complete brush through to loosen the coat
Ears cleaned & nails clipped
Blow-dry to remove loose hair
Repeat brush and use de-shedding technique

Intensive - for dogs with very matted and knotted hair
If your dog's coat is very knotted or matted you may require an intensive service. There will be an additional cost for this as the grooming service will require extra time to complete.
In severe situations the hair may need clipping off completely to make the dog more comfortable because harsh brushing can be very uncomfortable or unfair on the dog.  I will advise on this prior to grooming and will only do this once I have your permission.
Coat care
Grooming your dog is a great way to bond with him/her and also an essential way to keep your dog’s coat in a good condition. 
After a grooming session at Top Dog Groomers I will be happy to help and give advice on home grooming.
It is so important to groom your dog regularly as if a dog’s coat gets tangled and matted it can cause a variety of skin and health problems.   
A matted coat does not allow for air circulation which can cause hot spots, bacterial and fungal infections. Burrs, sticky buds and other foreign bodies can then become embedded in the coat and can cause great irritation and pain.  Also matted coats will not dry properly and can lead to rotten fur and skin and in this case often the only humane option is to shave the coat off and start again.


Puppy sessions
If you have a puppy you are very welcome to pop in for a free first socialisation visit to let your puppy investigate the studio.  I can give your puppy a quick brush and give advice on techniques on introducing grooming and technique for the specific breed.  
If you would like to book a puppy session, please call me to arrange a date and time.

Prices

Prices are dependent on your dogs breed, size, coat type and your own lifestyle requirements.

Example price list (Size and coat type appropriate):

Small - £45 - £50

Example: Miniature Dachshund

Medium - £50 - £60

Example: Cocker Spaniel

Large - £60 - £70

Example: Labradoodle
Prices are based on the dog having a regular grooming routine.
To give an accurate price, I would prefer see your dog first so I can assess what level of service is required. 

Additional charges
If it has been a while since your dog was last groomed and their coat is in poor condition, (including having matts and knots), an additional charge will be added for the extra work involved.
As part of the service I offer, I am happy to give advice and help on home grooming in between appointments to ensure your dog is kept in good condition.

Cancellation/No Show Policy
If an appointment is cancelled with less than 24 hours notice, a £10 charge will be added to that client's next groom.
Similarly, if a client does not turn up for an appointment, a £10 charge will be added to their next groom.
Many thanks for your understanding.