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Puppy Grooming

December 1, 2017

Scientific evidence suggests that grooming a dog is a great way of reducing stress. And your puppy will benefit from it, too! A puppy’s first groom is a momentous occasion, similar to a human getting their first haircut and the […]

What Does A Dog’s Nose Know?

November 14, 2017

Even though humans and dogs can be best friends, we are very different in the way that we see the world. Apart from the obvious differences (they are furry and they bark instead of talking) the biggest difference is the […]

Why Use A Mobile Groomer?

November 7, 2017

There is a growing trend in the pet industry towards mobile dog grooming. Most of us don’t have the time to be loading up our pets and taking them to the salon. Jim’s Dog Wash comes to you and the […]

Tips For Grooming Your Dog At Home

November 7, 2017

Proper grooming is the key to a happier and healthier dog, but there are some mistakes that you can avoid when grooming your dog at home Bathing your dog Shampoo definitely gives your dog a fresh scent, but too much […]

Looking after short haired dogs

November 2, 2017

So you think short haired dogs can’t benefit from a groom?  Think again. If there’s one thing that never ceases to amaze us it’s the amount of people who mention in passing how annoying it is that their short haired […]

Better Bubbles

November 2, 2017

Have you ever noticed how much cleaner your dog is after being to a groomer than when you wash him at home?  You pour on heaps of shampoo, throw in a little water from the hose, give him a scrub […]

Removing Stubborn Stains

November 2, 2017

There are many things you can do at home to fix stains quickly, cheaply and painlessly with common things you would have around the house.  Firstly, it helps if you understand hair construction. The hair shaft is a strand of […]

Winter Tips

November 2, 2017

During winter many people struggle with the issue of grooming over this time.  People worry their dogs will get cold if they get them cut too short and some will skip a groom and let their dogs grow in a […]

Itchy Skin

November 1, 2017

Itchy skin can be caused by a great many different things and looking for a solution is often time consuming and frustrating especially if it takes a while to narrow down the source of the problem. Whether the problem is […]

Heat Spots

November 1, 2017

Coming into summer, we see an array of health issues when we are grooming, and perhaps one of the most misunderstood problems are heat spots, so what are they are what can we do to help? Heat spots are a […]