City and Guilds

On Sunday  21st Feb I took the penultimate part of my Advance City and Guilds Grooming, the spaniel unit, with Daisy the cocker spaniel. We passed, and were three points off a merit! Daisy was fabulous, thanks to Mr and Mrs Sharp for letting me use her. Final part in a couple of months….watch this space!

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Premier Groom and City and Guilds

Harry the Wire Fox and myself travelled the 300 mile plus round trip to the new KC Buildings at Stonleigh on Sunday to compete in Premier Groom, organised by Redcape and Groom Team England, and attended by fabulous groomers from all over England, and even some overseas competitors!  I was very pleased with Harrys finished trim, it was definatly the most challenging groom I have done and although we didnt get placed I recieved some encouraging comments from the judges and was very proud of Harry and myself, the standard of competitors was phenomenal.  Thanks again to Harrys owners for lending him to me,  he was a little showman.  Photos to follow!

Also good news on my latest City and Guilds Advanced Grooming qualification, I have received results on the theory paper I took way back in June, and I am pleased to announce I got awarded a Distinction!  I am especially proud of this as I was an external candidate (i.e self taught) and it is nice to get recognition!

Race 4 Life

On July 12th I ran Race 4 Life dressed as a dog (what else!) and raised almost £200  for this very worthy cause. Thanks to all who sponsored me!

City & Guilds Advanced Grooming Diploma

On sunday 19th I took Harry the Wire Fox Terrier to Grimsby College for the first part of my City & Guilds exam. Harry was extremely well behaved, despite usually not being keen on cars!  He behaved impeccably and we passed!  One down, two to go and a theroy….watch this space!  The City & Guilds is the only industry recognized qualification, organized by the British Dog Grooming Association, and is a real test of  grooming skills and knowledge. Thanks to Harrys owners for lending him to me for the day!

Gloss and Dog Hair

The salon has been closed for refurbishment this weekend, and it has been all hands to the pump to get it all finished ready for a busy week ahead!  All work is finished now, and with its new floor, refurbished bath and fresh paint it is like a whole new salon. I dont, however, expect any of the dogs to notice! So even more reason to come visit Nose 2 Tail, just dont comment on the odd dog hair in the gloss…..

Trialling DAP Diffuser

I want the grooming experience at Nose 2 Tail to be good for all dogs, but some of the dogs- who perhaps come into grooming late, rescue dogs etc can get a bit apprehensive of the grooming procedure.  For example, they dont like water/hairdryer/nails clipped etc.  So before Christmas I decided to trial the DAP dog diffuser in the salon.  As I understand it DAP works by using a synthetic pheremone similar to the pheremone released by a nursing bitch to her pups.  This is comforting and in challenging times can relax dogs and ease their minds a little.  I have used this on my dogs through firework season and was pleased with the results.  So I decided to trial the diffuser at the salon in order to help those nervous dogs who need a little extra reassurance.  The results have been very positive, dogs who have previously been unsettled have settled quicker and have been less flighty, and my overall impression of the results are that using the DAP diffuser has helped a few sensitive customers to cope with the grooming procedure better.

Therefore I will be continuing the use of this at Nose 2 Tail, I only wish there was a human equviliant!!

Always Learning

Booking in with Nose 2 Tail could end up with more than just a fabulously groomed dog! Occasionally (dogs permitting!) I compete in grooming competitions,  and I am always training in new aspects of grooming, so sometimes need dogs to compete with.  The criteria is quite strict, for example the dogs have to be ok with other dogs, and be steady to work with, good to travel etc, but if I decide your dog is right for what I require, then all the treatments, baths and trims up to the exam/competition are half price!  So you never know, you might have Britains next top dog model sat snoozing at your feet?!

Welcome to Nose2Tail Grooming Blog

Well, this is the start of our new blog so that we can keep our clients up to date with the latest goings on at the Nose 2 Tail Pet Grooming Salon.

By regularly checking the site you can keep up to date with the gossip and any new services we have to offer.