Grooming
Meet Amy, our resident dog groomer, co-owner of Chester & Ralphie’s grooming spa and proud pet parent to Chester & Ralphie.
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Amy established C&R’s natural dog grooming spa from home in 2020 specialising in a one-to-one, calming environment for dogs welcomed to the salon. She has used this ethos to build the grooming spa at our Unthank Road home this ethos has become engrained in our core values and is shaping our goals for the future.
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Our focus and our aim is to make the grooming experience as relaxing, comfortable and enjoyable as possible for your pampered pooch.
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Amy is Level 3 qualified in Dog Grooming & Salon management, fully insured and has furthered her knowledge and expertise by taking courses in Canine Body Language and Canine First Aid to fully deliver on our core values of providing your beloved pet with a high quality, professional service using only top of the range natural product focused on animal welfare.
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We offer a cage and crate free environment for your pet with a truly one-to-one experience.
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Please contact us using the form below for up-to-date availability and a tailored quotation.
Available Services:
All grooms include a visual health check of your pet… and many treats to keep them happy throughout!
Bath and brush
Treat your dog to a bath, brush and blow dry this includes:
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Wash and massage in natural shampoo, each chosen to suit your dogs coat and skin needs.
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Conditioning treatments if required or at your request.
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Drying and blasting to remove any dead coat and dried according to the nature of the dogs’ coats.
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De-shed of the coat if needed.
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Nail clipping.
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Ear clean.
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Spritz of doggie cologne.
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Full groom
Includes everything from the Bath and brush option plus:
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A style of your choice, Breed standard or Pet trim – including full styling of body, face, ears and tail.
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Hygiene/sanitary trim, to keep your dog fresh and clean.
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Clip out and tidy of the paw pads.
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Plucking or clipping of ear hair where required, to help maintain ear health.
Hand stripping
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For some breeds hand stripping is required to maintain proper coat texture it is a longer grooming process and is not suitable for all dogs.
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Additional services:
Teeth cleaning – Ultrasonic teeth cleaning can be added to your dog’s grooming appointment. Regular cleaning of your dogs’ teeth is most important in the prevention of dental disease. Vibration and noise free Emmi-Pet is a pleasant and stress-free procedure to maintain oral health.
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First appointments are 30mins after the initial assessment to see whether your dogs teeth and suitable to be cleaned (from time-to-time they need to be referred to their vet) and most importantly for us to see if your dog will allow the procedure. Follow up sessions may be required depending on the teeth and the build up of plaque and tartar.
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Spa treatments
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De-shedding Mud Spa Treatment – Removes dead and loose fur rejuvenating and rehydrating the coat.
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Soothing Mud Spa Treatment – Reduces redness of the skin and excess oils in the coat. Rejuvenating and hydrating the coat, sooths, strengthens and softens the skin.
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Marshmallow Brightening Facial – Helps with fluffy faced dogs prone to tangles. Deep cleansing and rejuvenating for the skin.
Nail trims – clipping and filing for all breeds – This service is offered between grooming sessions daily but please call for availability prior to arrival.