Paw After Paw

11/10/2026

08/10/2026

The Coat

07/10/2026

The Coat ✨

06/10/2026

06/10/2026

A little booking update 🤍

I’m now fully booked until 10th January, so please make sure you’re booking your appointments in advance to avoid missing out.

This year I’ve once again found myself working very long days, sometimes 12 to 13 hours, trying to fit everyone in and accommodate last minute appointments. As much as I love looking after all of your dogs, it simply isn’t sustainable for me.

Going into 2027, I need to make sure I’m finding the right balance between Paw After Paw, my family and my own dogs too. This means I won’t be able to keep squeezing appointments in or extending my working days like I have done this year.

All appointments will continue to be offered on a first come, first served basis, so I would really recommend booking your next appointment before you leave your current one.

I’m also currently not accepting any new customers as I’m at full capacity.

Thank you so much for your continued support and understanding. I genuinely appreciate every single one of you and feel so lucky to be this busy.✨

03/10/2026

Today was a day I’ve been dreaming about for such a long time.

Me and my Daphne entered our very first grooming competition!

After speaking to some lovely people at Groom Fest, I finally took that first step and booked my first competition. I knew Daphne’s coat wasn’t quite long enough for the style of groom I was competing in, but honestly, that didn’t matter to me. I wanted the experience. I wanted to see how Daphne would cope, how I would feel, and most importantly, whether we would enjoy it.

I landed back from holiday yesterday, then my alarm went off at 4:45am this morning to get up, get ready and prep my girl.

And I have to say, I felt so relaxed throughout the whole competition. Daphne was absolutely amazing. She was a little bit nosy, obviously, because she’s Daphne, but for such a young girl she really was incredible. I couldn’t be prouder of her.

And then came the part I never expected…

Out of 33 groomers, I won Best Handler.

That means more to me than I can put into words.

Of course grooming is about technique, skill and creating a beautiful finish, but for me, it has always been about so much more than that. It’s about being calm, gentle and kind. It’s about making the dog feel safe, comfortable and cared for, even when they’re in an unfamiliar environment.

To have that recognised today honestly means the world to me.

My first competition, my first time in that ring, and I got to do it alongside my beautiful Daphne.

I’m so incredibly proud of us both.

Here’s to the first of many. ✨💗

17/09/2026

A FEW LITTLE FAVOURS FROM PAW AFTER PAW

I absolutely love having your dogs at Paw After Paw, and I really appreciate all of my lovely customers.

To help keep appointments running smoothly and make sure every dog gets the one to one time and attention they deserve, I have a few little requests:

• Please make sure your dog has been to the toilet before their appointment.
It helps them feel more comfortable and makes the grooming experience much easier.

• Please arrive on time for your appointment.
I work to appointment times, so arriving late can reduce your dog’s grooming time and may mean I run behind for the next customer.

• Please book your next appointment in advance.
My diary gets very busy, so I strongly recommend booking ahead to secure the day and time that works for you.

• Please give at least 48 hours notice if you need to cancel or rearrange.
Cancellations or changes made with less than 48 hours notice will be charged at the full appointment price, in line with my cancellation policy.

• Please collect your dog within 20 minutes of being contacted.
Once your dog is ready, I will contact you. Please make arrangements to collect them within 20 minutes so I can keep appointments running smoothly. Failure to do so may lead to an additional charge.

• Please keep your phone nearby on grooming days.
I may need to contact you during your dog’s appointment, particularly if I need to discuss anything regarding their groom.

• Please let me know about any changes.
If your dog has developed a new medical condition, injury, skin issue, behaviour change or anything else I should be aware of, please let me know before their appointment.

• Please keep your dog on a lead when arriving and leaving.
This helps keep everyone safe, especially as Paw After Paw is a one to one salon.

Most importantly…

Thank you for supporting my small business.

Paw After Paw is a one person business, and I really appreciate your patience, understanding and continued support.

Every appointment is about giving your dog a calm, relaxed and personal grooming experience, and these little things really do help me make that happen.

Thank you for choosing Paw After Paw.

Rachel
Paw After Paw
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