All about dog grooming-

At Chichester Pet Salon, we believe every dog deserves to feel safe, respected and cared for during their grooming experience.

Meet our Groomer-

Our groomer Emma is fully qualified professional with over 13 years of grooming experience. She specialises in calm, gentle, one-to-one grooming, taking the time to build trust with every dog so they feel relaxed and happy throughout their appointment.

A calm, welfare-focused salon-

Your dog’s welfare is our top priority. We work at your dog’s pace - especially puppies, seniors, or nervous dogs - and we never push a dog beyond what they’re comfortable with. We also want owners to know that we do not use muzzles in our salon. Instead, every dog is handled with patience, reassurance and confidence-building techniques.

If a dog becomes too aggressive or distressed to groom safely, we may not be able to complete the grooming session, as their wellbeing and staff safety always come first.

Puppy grooms - start them young

We strongly encourage starting grooming early. As soon as your puppy has had all their vaccinations, they are welcome to visit the salon for a meet-and-greet and a gentle puppy introduction groom. These short sessions help them get used to the sounds, smells and handling involved in grooming. Starting young builds confidence, reduces anxiety later in life, and helps turn grooming into a positive routine rather than something to fear.

What to expect-

When you bring your dog to Chichester Pet Salon, you can trust that they will be treated with kindness, patience and the individual attention they deserve. Our approach helps even the more sensitive dogs learn that grooming can be a positive, reassuring experience.

Important information-

  • Prices vary depending on breed, coat condition, and behaviour.

  • Dogs must be safe to groom - extremely reactive or aggressive behaviour may mean the groom cannot be completed.

  • On a dog’s first session - especially if they are nervous, matted, or reactive - I can only do what the dog safely allows. This may mean the finished groom isn’t perfect on the first visit, but welfare always comes before appearance.

  • Owners should not expect a ‘‘magic wand’’ in one session. Behavioural issues, fear, or grooming anxiety take time, patience and consistent positive experiences to improve.

  • With gentle handling, trust-building and regular appointments, most dogs become more confident over time.

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