Welcome to our professional dog grooming page!
On this page you can find out more about the techniques we use, how they can benefit you and your dog and the results you can expect.
We cater for all breeds and types, the techniques and styles below may be modified to suit your pet. This may be determined by your own personal request or by the coat condition, health, temperament or behaviour of your pet.
We abide by the professional core values set by the
- British Isles Grooming Association (BIGA)
- International Professional Groomers Association
- Animal Welfare Act 2006
Appointment times are: 9:30am – Pick up 12:30pm or 1:00pm – Pick up 4:00pm – Mondays to Saturdays
All dogs will receive free nail trimming and ear cleaning if required and a complimentary bow and cologne spray
- Freshen up your pet and put the spring back in their step
- We use only natural shampoos and conditioners
- All dogs are hand dried
From £30
2 warm wet washes, an all over body massage and a groom through removing all that old hair and debris and conditioning treatment.
Using only natural based products
This service also comprises of a light trim on the pads, sanitary areas and in front of the eyes if required.
Please see the price list tab for additional costs and services
Microchipping
Only £15 additional to a full groom (only £25 walk in)
Petlog – Lost Pet Microchip Reunification database and lost and found pet service
Don’t forget to pick up your Absolutely Animals loyalty card on your visit to get 5% or 20% off every other time you arrive at check out.
Complimentary bow and cologne spray for every pet.
- Clip and scissor is a very popular, affordable and stylish hairstyle.
- Choose a length suitable for you
- Choose a suitable style for you
From £42
We use the art of clipping and scissoring to offer an attractive hairstyle combined with ease of maintenance.
This technique can be used for all breeds and types with a long coat.
This style requires a weekly grooming maintenance and is only available to pets in reasonably good coat condition. This in accordance with the Animal Welfare Act 2006.
Please bring your dog in every 4-6 weeks for this groom.
This service also includes 2 warm wet washes, an all over body massage, a groom through removing all that old hair and debris and a conditioning treatment.
Please see the price list tab for additional costs and services
Microchipping
Only £15 additional to a full groom (only £25 walk in)
Petlog – Lost Pet Microchip Reunification database and lost and found pet service
Don’t forget to pick up your Absolutely Animals loyalty card on your visit to get 5% or 20% off every other time you arrive at check out.
Complimentary bow and cologne spray for every pet.
- A very practical hairstyle for those who haven’t got the time or inclination for regular coat maintenance
- Great for avoiding moulting hairs and matting
From £40
The body is clipped short (lengths can vary) and the head and tail piece can be trimmed in a short practical way to enhance the overall finish.
This service also includes a bath and dry which consists of 2 warm wet washes, an over body massage a groom through removing all that old hair and debris and a conditioning treatment.
Fancy a little something extra to wow all your friends in the park or for that special occasion?
Consider some colouring, tinting or special feature/design.
Only £25 in addition to your groom price
Microchipping
Only £15 additional to a full groom (only £25 walk in)
Petlog – Lost Pet Microchip Reunification database and lost and found pet service
Don’t forget to pick up your Absolutely Animals loyalty card on your visit to get 5% or 20% off every other time you arrive at check out.
Complimentary bow and cologne spray for every pet.
- Using a combination of speedier methods to simulate breed standard and a hand strip look.
- This technique is very popular and leaves a smart and stylish finish at a fraction of the cost.
- A great technique dogs who are sensitive to hand stripping
From £42
This service also includes 2 warm wet washes, an all over body massage, a groom through removing all that old hair and debris and a conditioning treatment and is more comfortable technique for your dog.
Microchipping
Only £15 additional to a full groom (only £25 walk in)
Petlog – Lost Pet Microchip Reunification database and lost and found pet service
Don’t forget to pick up your Absolutely Animals loyalty card on your visit to get 5% or 20% off every other time you arrive at check out.
Complimentary bow and cologne spray for every pet.
- Scissors are used all over to sculpture a balanced and appealing look for your dog.
- Lengths can vary
- Styles can vary
From £45
This technique is more costly than a clip and scissor as it is more time consuming and difficult as it is all carried out by an expert hand. The pets coat must be in good condition with no knots or matts and is more comfortable technique for your dog.
This service also includes 2 warm wet washes, an all over body massage, a groom through removing all that old hair and debris and a condition treatment.
Microchipping
Only £15 additional to a full groom (only £25 walk in)
Petlog – Lost Pet Microchip Reunification database and lost and found pet service
Don’t forget to pick up your Absolutely Animals loyalty card on your visit to get 5% or 20% off every other time you arrive at check out.
Complimentary bow and cologne spray for every pet.
- Breed standard technique, most suitable for Terriers and some Gun dogs and alike to meet the characteristics of your dog and breed standards.
- This is an important technique to keep the coat texture and colour.
From £55
Hand-stripping should be done on a 4-12 weekly basis but will depend on the individual coat, temperament and condition of the dog.
We reserve the right to refuse to carry out this technique on some dogs who do not have a suitable coat, temperament or condition as we adhere to the Animal Welfare Act 2006.
Hand-stripping is more costly and time consuming as it is done by hand and is a very labour intensive technique. If we feel it is too uncomfortable for the dog to carry out this technique we will suggest a different technique.
Please note we do not bath handstrip areas as this technique leaves open pores after the hair has been removed and can sometimes cause an inflammation of the skin.
We recommend a bath 3 days or later after hand-stripping has been carried out. (This will be based on a minimum price for the size of dog)
Microchipping
Only £15 additional to a full groom (only £25 walk in)
Petlog – Lost Pet Microchip Reunification database and lost and found pet service
Don’t forget to pick up your Absolutely Animals loyalty card on your visit to get 5% or 20% off every other time you arrive at check out.
Complimentary bow and cologne spray for every pet.
- Fancy something different on your dog? Special occasion or surprise?
- Want him to stand out from the pups in the park?
- You can choose or combine:
Creative styling – Shaping the coat to create a unique image
Creative colouring – Using natural colours and pictures to create a theme
From £50
We use only natural products for the creative styling.
We can use different products depending on how long you want it to last
From:
Semi permanent dyes (Fade out over 3 months)
Chalks (fade out over a couple of weeks)
Microchipping
Only £15 additional to a full groom (only £25 walk in)
Petlog – Lost Pet Microchip Reunification database and lost and found pet service
Don’t forget to pick up your Absolutely Animals loyalty card on your visit to get 5% or 20% off every other time you arrive at check out.
Complimentary bow and cologne spray for every pet.
- Learn how to keep your pet maintained between grooming visits
- Learn how to bathe and dry your own dog
- Learn how to clip, trim or handstrip your own dog
- Learn how to perform a health check on your own dog
From £20
- Learn how to brush and comb out your pet in between professional grooming sessions – £20 for a half hour show and tell with your pet
- Learn how to bathe, brush, dry, handle and trim your dog in half a day – £125 for a hands on grooming session
- Learn how to bathe,brush,dry,handle, health check and trim your dog in a full day – £200 for a hands on grooming session (you will need a full day if you have a large dog or a medium sized dog with long hair and lots of trimming required).
Microchipping
Only £15 additional to a full groom (only £25 walk in)
Petlog – Lost Pet Microchip Reunification database and lost and found pet service
Don’t forget to pick up your Absolutely Animals loyalty card on your visit to get 5% or 20% off every other time you arrive at check out.
Complimentary bow and cologne spray for every pet.
- Price List
- Terms and Conditions
Terms and conditions:
When you leave your pet for an appointment you are subject to our terms and conditions.
- For the safety of the staff and your pet Absolutely Animals requires that you disclose when booking if your dog exhibits any difficult or aggressive behaviour.
- No liability will be accepted by Absolutely Animals in injury caused by difficult or aggressive behaviour
- No liability will be accepted by Absolutely Animals when any health problem is uncovered, exacerbated or reaction to, by any part of the grooming process.
- An additional cost will be incurred for any dogs that require de-matting or removing a matted coat. This is a time consuming and high risk process which incurs additional costs through dulling equipment and additional products used in de-matting.
- Flea baths incur an additional cost as not only do the dogs have to sit in the flea shampoo for 10-15 minutes to kill them but we also have to fumigate the whole salon to prevent infestations.
- We no longer pluck ears for dogs and clip the hairs shorter instead.
- We do not express anal glands
- All clients must fill out, sign and date a record card and agree to the disclaimer.
- Please make sure all dogs are toileted and walked before coming for grooming. Additional fees can be incurred for defecating and urinating where this has obviously not happened.
- Any big dogs or dogs booked in two or more at a time will be required to pay a £20 deposit. This deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable on bookings cancelled 24 hours prior to the appointment.