Please take some time to read through our Frequently Asked Questions page, especially if this is your dog’s first professional groom.
Not only will it provide you with some very useful information regarding the wellbeing of your dog, it will also offer peace of mind regarding the care that will be taken when you visit Ella’s Bark House.
How often?
This will depend on what kind of dog you have, not just their breed but also their lifestyle. In our experience we have found that dogs that have their coats clipped should come into the studio every 6-8 weeks for restyling. We recommend that this be alternated with a maintenance bath every 3 months.
Dogs that are double coated will drop their coats at different times but coming into the studio every 3 months will help shift coat build up and help them prepare for the changes in seasons.
Of course, some dogs are big shedders or love getting dirty, so a visit to groomers every 3-4 weeks will make looking after your dog at home much easier! Once your dog comes to the studio, we will be able to get to know him or her and create a schedule that works for you both!
Leave or stay?
As much as we would love to have owners stay we simply do not have the space to accommodate this. We find that dogs are much calmer and settle better without the distraction of having their loving owners around.
We treat every dog as if they were our own so you can be guaranteed that they will be in safe, kind and competent hands and will be treated with the utmost care.
Once we have met your dog and assessed the grooming session type needed we will be able to provide you with a timescale which will you plan your free time. We will take your contact details and call or text you as soon as your dog is ready so that you can come and pick them up from the studio!
What age for puppies?
We can welcome your puppy for grooming one week after they have had their vaccinations and are able to go out for their walks; this is usually from 12 weeks of age.
Experience tells us that it is always better to bring your puppy as soon as possible as they go through their ‘no fear’ stage whilst growing up, this usually lasts until they are around 20 weeks old. As detailed on the Grooming Services page, we offer a free, complete ‘Puppy Familiarisation’ service during which we will introduce him or her to the sights, sounds and smells of the studio. It goes without saying that this is a part of being dog groomers that we particularly enjoy!!!!
Can I cut my own dog’s nails?
Dog’s nails do not need clipping on a regular basis, especially if your dog is walked on the pavement. The pavement acts like a natural nail file and keeps the nails short. Dogs that are walked regularly on grass however will need some attention approximately every 2 months. It is possible to trim the nails at home, however, it would be advisable to have this done professionally at a grooming studio. There is a vein that runs through the middle of the nail called the ‘quick’ and it is possible to cut the nail too far and cause it to bleed.
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