WhAT IS HOLISTIC dOG GROOMING?

I am a dog grooming behaviourist in Horspath, Oxford.

I provide a 1:1 holistic grooming service in a secure garden setting. 

Your dog’s emotional needs are always my top priority.  I design bespoke grooming packages for each individual dog based on their physical, emotional and psychological needs so that each dog can enjoy the process of coat care in a calm and stress-reduced way. 

I work with dogs who for whatever reason are not keen on being groomed or need a sensitive approach to introduce them to grooming.

I use proven, holistic, cooperative and consent-based methods to help dogs (and their owners) feel better about the grooming process. 

I use kind, compassionate, positive and calm methods to groom dogs of all breeds, sizes and temperaments.  

If your dog suffers from separation anxiety, has health concerns or simply prefers to have you nearby, you are welcome to stay with your dog to comfort and reassure.

I use positive reward-based training methods to introduce puppies to grooming at their own pace. 

My puppy program is tailored to the needs of your puppy but usually incorporates 5-6 sessions to introduce them to all aspects of the grooming process. 

Every dog is different and requires a different type of treatment throughout the grooming process.

For this reason appointments are tailored to the individual. Pricing starts from £30/hour.

Before the first grooming session, I recommend an introductory meeting of the three of us - you, your dog and me. It takes c. 20 minutes, and there is no charge for this meeting regardless of whether or not you wish to proceed with the booking.