Frequently asked questions
Plain answers about how we work. If a question depends on your particular dog, or on a time or a price, please call us to check — we would rather say that than invent a tidy answer here.
Where is Dapper Dogs based?
We are a dog grooming salon in Banbury. We don’t publish a street address on this website. Call 07354 545263 and we can give you directions.
Do you offer mobile or home-visit grooming?
No. We don’t offer mobile grooming, and we don’t visit you at home or travel to other towns. All grooming is done at our salon in Banbury. You are welcome to bring your dog to us; call to book or to ask.
Can you come to Bodicote, Adderbury, Bloxham or another nearby town?
We don’t travel out. Dog owners in nearby places are welcome to bring their dog to our Banbury salon. Call 07354 545263 to book, or to ask for directions.
How do I book?
Call 07354 545263. We can talk about your dog and agree a time at the salon. We don’t take bookings through this website.
How much does a groom cost?
It depends on the dog — size, coat, condition, any matting, temperament and what the visit needs to include. We don’t publish figures here. Call us for a quote and we will be straightforward. There is more detail on our pricing page.
What are your opening hours?
Please call 07354 545263 to ask about times and to book. We don’t list hours on this website.
Do I need to do anything before the appointment?
A short walk beforehand can help some dogs settle. If the coat is badly matted, don’t bathe it and hope the tangles rinse out — that often makes them tighter. Our notes on preparing for a first groom and on matted coats have more practical detail. If you are unsure, call and ask.
You don’t list a full service menu. What do you actually do?
We are a dog grooming salon. The right work for your dog depends on the coat and on the dog, so we would rather talk on the phone than publish a fixed menu we might have to walk back. Call 07354 545263 to ask about your dog.
My dog is a puppy / older / nervous. Can you still help?
Often yes, but we need to hear about your dog first so the visit can be paced kindly. Call us to talk it through. We have notes on a puppy’s first groom, grooming a senior dog, and grooming anxious dogs, which you may find useful to read beforehand.
My dog’s skin, ears or eyes look sore. Can grooming fix that?
No. Anything that looks like a health problem should be seen by a veterinary surgeon, not left to a groomer or to a website. If you are worried, contact your vet. We can still talk about a grooming visit once the health question is being handled properly.
Call us if your question isn’t covered here.