Simba's Shed Professional Dog Grooming

14/10/2026

13/10/2026

This popped up on my memories.. It feels like a life time ago but where I first ever started 8 years ago.. ❤️🥰

😬 FULLY BOOKED UNTIL 2023!!!!! 😬

Today I feel very grateful of just how lucky I am to have such an amazing job!

❤️ Thank you my amazing clients for trusting me with their beloved best friends ❤️

❤️ Thank you to all my beautiful amazing doggie clients who I absolutely adore ❤️

❤️ Thank you to my amazing Simba’s Shed Team who are all just amazing ❤️

From the very bottom of my heart thank you for everything… I appreciate you ❤️

Love - Chelsea @ Simba’s Shed ❤️

09/10/2026

🐾✨ SIMBA’S SHED IS FULLY BOOKED UNTIL 2027! ✨🐾

I just wanted to say a massive thank you to all my lovely customers for your continued support ❤️

I am now FULLY booked at Simba’s Shed until 2027 and unfortunately, I don’t have any spare appointments available at the moment.

I honestly can’t thank you all enough for keeping me so busy and supporting my little business — it means the absolute world to me! 🥰🐶

I look forward to seeing you and your gorgeous fur babies soon - Love Chelsea! ❤️

08/10/2026

Freddie’s 1st big boy groom after he passed all his puppy introductions! It’s so lovely when an owner trusts you & says do what you think… Who else thinks he looks absolutely gorgeous? ❤️

29/09/2026

🦷 🐕‍🦺🦮 DOG CHEWS 🦮🐕‍🦺🦷

Recently alot of clients have asked me about chews for dogs to help with their teeth so I thought I would put a post up with a link for the Yaks & Benebones that we use for our dogs! There are so many different chews and these can vary size wise for each dog! 🐾

Yakers Dog Chew
https://amzn.eu/d/078YrG60

Benebone Maplestick Dog Chew
https://amzn.eu/d/02x6ZvLy

Size Name:Medium Product Description YAKERS find their origin in the hills of the Himalayas. Originally made for human consumption, they are still widely eaten by the Himalayan people and their dogs. They are made from a mix of skimmed Yak and Cow milk. A very small amount of lime juice and salt ...

24/09/2026

New girl on the block… VIP Pippa who did amazing today for her first ever visit to Simba’s Shed ❤️

22/09/2026

Oh Arlo you absolute little diamond boy ❤️

17/09/2026

Thank you Nev’s mummy for mine & Caleb’s chocolate super cute and thoughtful ❤️

15/09/2026

Once again, I am so sorry for the radio silence on my social media lately! ❤️

I just wanted to take a moment to say a huge thank you to everyone who has been so understanding recently when I have needed to rearrange appointments due to important hospital and specialist appointments for my son.

As you all know, I really don’t like moving appointments around and will only ever do so when it’s absolutely necessary. I know how important your dog’s grooming appointments are, and I genuinely appreciate your patience, understanding and flexibility while we navigate this time.

I am incredibly grateful for all the lovely messages, kindness and support you’ve shown me. It honestly means more than you know. ❤️

Thank you so much for bearing with me and for always being so understanding. 🐾❤️

11/09/2026

👏🏻

🐾 HOW MUCH SHOULD A DOG GROOMER REALLY BE CHARGING YOU? 🐾

I often see people questioning the price of a dog groom and saying, “That’s expensive for a haircut.”

But dog grooming isn’t just a haircut. And it certainly isn’t just about the time the scissors are in your hand.

A professional groomer has usually invested thousands of pounds into setting up their business — grooming tables, dryers, clippers, blades, scissors, bathing equipment, insurance, training and ongoing education.

Then there’s the rent, electricity, water, laundry, cleaning products, shampoos, conditioner, equipment maintenance, waste disposal, business rates, booking systems, card fees… the list goes on.

And most importantly, there is time and SKILL.

A groomer isn't simply making a dog look pretty. They are handling that dog safely, recognising changes in the skin, coat, ears, nails and general condition, working with nervous or difficult dogs, preventing injury and making decisions based on the individual dog's welfare.

This is a skilled trade.

💷 A groomer charging around £30–£40 per hour isn't necessarily earning £30–£40 an hour in their pocket.

That hourly rate has to cover everything above — before the groomer actually pays themselves.

And here's something that really makes me think…

20 years ago, my prices were around:

🐶 Cockerpoo — £40
🐶 Small dog — £35

Twenty years later, those prices have obviously had to increase but have they increased as much as they should have.... I don't feel they have.

Just think about how much rent, electricity, water, insurance, products and equipment have increased over that same period.

Yet there still seems to be an expectation that dog grooming should somehow remain cheap.

Would you expect a plumber, electrician, mechanic or hairdresser to charge the same price today as they did 20 years ago?

Of course not.

So please remember when you book your dog's groom:

❤️ You're not just paying for a haircut.
❤️ You're paying for someone's time.
❤️ You're paying for their years of experience and training.
❤️ You're paying for the equipment and products they have invested in.
❤️ You're paying for a professional, safe environment.
❤️ And ultimately, you're paying for someone to care for your dog's health, comfort and welfare.

Dog grooming is a profession, a skilled trade and a responsibility — not a luxury haircut. 🐾✂️

So perhaps the question shouldn't be “Why does a groom cost that much?”

Maybe it should be:

“How much does it actually cost a professional groomer to provide that service?”