Hayley was so patient with Bella, who hates the dryer. She came home calm and looking gorgeous.
Sarah and Bella
Bella · Aug 2026
From £30
Their first groom, made gentle
A calm, treat filled introduction to grooming, so your puppy grows up thinking the salon is a good place.
1 hourUnder 6 monthsFrom £30
Fully insuredCity & Guilds Level 2Level 3 in progressOne dog at a timeFree parking
What's included
A gentle first visit built around confidence, not a haircut. Plenty of treats, plenty of breaks.
- Meet and settle time: Time to sniff around and get comfortable before anything begins.
- Table training with treats: Getting used to standing on the table for short, happy spells.
- Gentle brush through: A soft brush so the coat is tidy and the puppy learns the feeling.
- Warm bath and rinse: A gentle, warm bath with dog safe shampoo.
- Introduction to the dryer, low and slow: Introduced at a distance, low and slow, so it isn't scary.
- Eyes, face and feet tidy: A light tidy only, nothing dramatic.
- Nails clipped: Clipped carefully to a safe length.
- Ears checked and cleaned: Checked and gently cleaned.
- Finishing spritz and a bandana: A little spritz and a bandana to go home in.
- Advice on brushing at home: I'll show you how to keep it up between visits.
Who it's for
Puppies from 12 weeks
Once their vaccinations are complete, the sooner the better for building confidence.
Breeds that will need lifelong grooming
Cockapoos, cavapoos, poodles, shih tzus, bichons, doodles. Start early so grooming is never scary.
Worried owners
You'll get a full rundown of how they did and what to practise at home.
Puppy first groom prices
Small (under 10kg)
From £30
- Settle time
- Bath and hand dry
- Face and feet tidy
- Nails and ears
Medium (10 to 25kg)
From £30
- Settle time
- Bath and hand dry
- Face and feet tidy
- Nails and ears
Large (over 25kg)
From £35
- Settle time
- Bath and hand dry
- Face and feet tidy
- Nails and ears
Blueberry facial £8Teeth cleaning £8Paw and nose balm £5
Final price confirmed at drop off before I start. Matted coats may cost more.
Booking is simple
1
Get in touch
Book online, call or WhatsApp 07976 885231. Tell me a bit about your dog.
2
Drop off and relax
We have a quick chat about your dog, their coat and the style you'd like.
3
Collect a happy dog
Fresh, calm and looking brilliant, with a note on how they got on.
What owners say about their puppy's first groom
5.0
Our nervous rescue actually wagged his tail going in. That says it all.
Emma and Alfie
Alfie · Sep 2026
First puppy groom for Ollie and he came out bouncing. Hayley sent photos halfway through.
Laura and Ollie
Ollie · Aug 2026
Questions, answered
From around 12 weeks, once their vaccinations are complete.
Only a light face and feet tidy. The first visit is about confidence, not a haircut.
About an hour, with plenty of breaks.
We stop, settle and try again. Nothing is forced.
I'll show you at collection. Short, daily sessions with treats work best.
Usually from the second or third visit, once they're happy on the table.
No, it's one dog at a time in a quiet room.
Yes. We go at their pace and take breaks. Tell me at booking so I can allow extra time.
No, please don't. Bathing a coat with tangles in it makes them worse.
Everything listed on this page. Add ons are optional and priced separately.
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