From the salon
Short, practical pieces about looking after a coat at home and about visiting a salon. They are general guidance, not a diagnosis, and not a substitute for your vet if something looks sore or unwell.
How often should I groom my dog?How often a dog needs grooming depends on coat type, lifestyle and condition, not a single calendar rule. Practical guidance from our Banbury salon.
Signs your dog needs a groomPractical signs a coat, paws or ears may need attention, and when a change is a reason to call the vet instead. From our Banbury salon.
Preparing for a first groomHow to prepare a puppy or a dog new to the salon for a first grooming visit in Banbury, including what to practise at home and what to tell us when you call.
Brushing tools explainedWhat a slicker, comb, bristle brush, rubber brush and undercoat rake are for, and how to use them kindly at home. Guidance from our Banbury salon.
Matted coatsWhy coats mat, why bathing a matted coat often makes it worse, and when to get help rather than cutting towards the skin. Advice from our Banbury salon.
Grooming a senior dogHow to keep an older dog comfortable at grooming time: shorter sessions, careful handling, and when a change in coat or skin is a reason to see the vet.
Muddy walksHow to deal with muddy walks without over-bathing: rinsing, drying, combing feathering, and looking after paws in wet British weather.
If you would like to talk about your dog, call us. All grooming is at our salon in Banbury; we don’t travel to you.
Give us a call to book your dog in at our Banbury salon, or to ask for directions.