Plush Pups, 21 Greenacres Grove, Shelf, Halifax (2026)

22/09/2026

❗️ Why long haired breeds need regular grooming❗️

Regular grooming every 6–8 weeks is important for much more than keeping them looking tidy. It also makes my job much easier as I build up a bond with each dog and the more they come to me for grooming the more they get used to it. 🐶🛁✂️

It helps maintain their coat, skin, comfort, and overall wellbeing.

🐾 Why 6–8 weeks matters
Prevents matting: Long coats can quickly develop tangles and mats, particularly around the ears, armpits, legs, belly, and tail. Severe mats can pull on the skin and become painful.
Keeps the skin healthy: Regular brushing and grooming removes dead hair, dirt, and debris and allows the skin to be checked for irritation, lumps, parasites, or other changes.

Reduces discomfort: Overgrown hair around the eyes, paws, ears, and sanitary areas can interfere with movement, vision, hygiene, and toileting.

Helps with hygiene: Trimming and cleaning areas prone to collecting urine, faeces, mud, and moisture can reduce unpleasant smells and skin problems.

Controls shedding: Regular grooming removes loose and dead coat before it ends up throughout the home.

Makes grooming easier: Keeping on top of the coat means the groomer can maintain it gradually rather than having to remove large amounts of severely tangled hair.

Allows early detection of problems: A groomer may notice things such as irritated skin, ear problems, parasites, sore areas, or unusual lumps and recommend that you speak to your vet.

Keeps the coat manageable between appointments: A professional groom every 6–8 weeks, combined with appropriate brushing at home, helps maintain a healthy coat rather than waiting until it becomes difficult

This is storm, a rescue spaniel who has been coming to me for 2 years and is very nervous and anxious. She doesn't like the dryer but this happy hoodie helps a little bit. She is slowly getting better due to her having regular grooms. 🐶❤️🥰

I have availability in November but December is getting booked up fast and will probably be fully booked by mid October.

Please call or message to book in.

Thank you

Becca ❤️❤️

15/09/2026

❗️Please note I am closed from Tuesday 29th September to Sunday 11th October and unable to reply to any calls or messages during this time❗️

I am fully booked until Friday 30th October and I am continuing to groom just 3 dogs per day to give your dogs the time, care, love and attention they deserve. 🐶🛁✂️

Thank you so much to all of my lovely customers. Your loyalty means so much to me and I am ever so lucky and grateful 🙏 ❤️🐶🥰

Becca xx

04/09/2026

Hi everyone, hope you and your pooches are doing well 😊🐾

As a professional groomer, I have two main responsibilities, one is welfare and the other is to provide as nice a cut as possible for your beloved pooch. However I want to put on the record that your dogs welfare with me will ALWAYS come first. Especially during the younger years it is important that your dog is comfortable and at ease with the grooming process as it is a relationship that we build together and helps establish the routine your dog needs for ongoing grooms & to provide the best service I can.

On extremely rare occasions a dog's coat maybe that matted that the only course of action I will have had sadly have had to take is to completely scalp the dog. Thankfully I have only ever had to do this on a couple of occasions in 7 years. It is one of the most difficult jobs to undertake and on neither occasion has been performed without consent & the dogs best interest at heart.

The preferred alternative has always been to be referred to the vet for procedure under sedation. This is something that I will always discuss with you first on your dogs assessment or in a call before taking action if severe matting is found.

At this point it is a welfare cut, & the process can negatively affect my ongoing relationship with your dog.

For this reason going forward, unless there is no other option, I will only now be suggestion a vet referral for the de-matting.

Whilst I know times are hard for many people, and the cost at a vet maybe higher, it is important not to devalue the relationship your dog has already formed with their groomer. Having that bond enables the grooms to be performed as quickly and safely as possible and saves a lot more money for yourself longer term with no extra costs on blade wear, de-matting or extended appointments.

Thankfully I have only had this occur on a couple of occasions, but it is something that will happen to all groomers at some point.

I also want to highlight that the condition of your dogs coat is in no means either a direct reflection on it's care by yourself as an owner. I want to make that very clear. Some matting (particular on certain breeds & ages) is very hard to detect & so close to the scalp that brushing alone can't always help release it or make it easy to spot. However, brushing and combing your dog right down to the skin is an essential part of grooming for owners as this prevents knotting and matting.

⚠️Severely matted dogs often have to be shaved rather than brushed out because the mats can become very tight against the skin.

⚠️ Brushing them out can be extremely painful and may pull or tear the skin.

⚠️ Mats can restrict blood flow, trap moisture, dirt and bacteria, and cause sores or infections.

⚠️ Trying to cut individual mats with scissors is risky because skin can get pulled up into the mat, making accidental cuts more likely.
Shaving underneath the mats is often the safest and least painful way to remove them and allows the skin to be properly checked.

✅ Once the coat is removed, you can see whether there are redness, wounds, parasites or other skin problems that need veterinary attention.

ℹ️ All long haired breeds should be groomed every 6 to 8 weeks, however I recommend that poodle breeds should be groomed every 4 to 6 weeks to prevent knots and matting.

I am fully booked until the end of October. Please call or message to book in and December appointments will soon be filling up.
Thank you for your continued support.
Becca xx 🐶😊❤️

17/07/2026

I still still have some availability in August if anyone wants to book in for a summer cut/pamper. 🐶🐾🛁✂️🥰

Please message or call to book in. Here are a few of the happy, pampered and loved dogs ive groomed recently ❤️ 🐶❤️

Thank you again for your business and loyalty 🙏 it means the whole world to me 🥰🥰

Becca xx

02/07/2026

I am almost fully booked for July and have limited availability in August. Please call or message to book in 😊🐶🐾

As I work on my own i will always continue to groom 3 dogs per day to give your dog the love, care and attention they deserve. I do not believe in keeping them in a crate and as soon as they ready they leave the parlour happy and wagging their tail.

If a dog is nervous under the dryer I will never pin them down and force them to be dried just so they look pretty, its is all about your dog's welfare to me and I will only do what they are happy with. 🙏😇

One-to-one dog grooming offers several advantages:

⭐️ Less stress and anxiety: Dogs aren't surrounded by multiple barking dogs or unfamiliar activity, making the experience calmer.

⭐️ Personalized care: I can tailor the session to your dog's breed, coat type, temperament, age, and any medical or mobility needs.

⭐️ Consistent handling: I can build trust with your dog, which is especially helpful for nervous, elderly, or rescue dogs.

⭐️Shorter appointment times: Since your dog is groomed straight through, they usually spend less time away from home.

⭐️ Improved safety: Fewer dogs in the salon reduces the risk of disease transmission, injuries, or altercations with other dogs.

⭐️ Better attention to detail: I can focus entirely on one dog, often resulting in a higher-quality finish.

Easier communication: You can discuss your preferences directly with me ensuring your dog, ensuring the style and care meet your expectations.

⭐️ ideal for puppies: A calm, one-to-one environment helps create positive first grooming experiences that can last a lifetime.

⭐️ Suitable for special needs dogs: Dogs with anxiety, health conditions, or behavioral challenges often cope much better with individual appointments.

⭐️ More flexible service: Groomers can often accommodate specific requests, such as extra de-shedding, sensitive skin care, or hand sc******ng.

⭐️ Overall, one-to-one grooming prioritizes your dog's comfort, welfare, and individual needs, while providing owners with a more personal and tailored grooming experience.

I have been doing this job 7.5 Years now and have built up a bond with your beloved pooches and yourselves and feel very grateful and lucky. Thank you all again from the bottom of my heart. ❤️🙏

I love all of your fur babies to bits 🐶🐾❤️🩵

Becca xx 🥰🥰

29/06/2026

Otto, a 13 week old puppy mini schnauzer came for his first puppy groom today. He was so placid and chilled and wasn't nervous at all. 🐶🐾🩵🥰

Early grooming can help with several things:

⭐️ Builds positive associations. Short, calm grooming sessions teach puppies that brushing, bathing, nail trims, and the sound of clippers or dryers are normal experiences rather than something to fear.

⭐️ Makes future grooming easier. Dogs that are introduced gradually to grooming as puppies are often less stressed and more cooperative as adults, making appointments safer and more pleasant for both the dog and myself as the groomer.

⭐️ Helps with handling tolerance. I will gently handle paws, ears, face, tail, and mouth. Getting used to this also makes veterinary examinations and home care easier.

⭐️ Keeps the coat healthy. Regular brushing and grooming help prevent mats, remove loose hair, and allow early detection of skin problems, parasites, or lumps.

⭐️ Supports hygiene. Grooming includes cleaning around the eyes and sanitary areas, trimming nails before they become overgrown, and checking ears, all of which contribute to overall health.

⭐️ Reduces anxiety. Puppies are generally more adaptable during early development. Positive, reward-based experiences during this period can help reduce fear of grooming later in life.

I offer "puppy introduction" or "puppy groom" sessions, which are intentionally short and focused on familiarization rather than a full groom. These sessions might include:

A gentle bath and drying.
Light brushing.
Nail trimming.
Ear and eye area cleaning if needed.
Plenty of treats and praise.
Exposure to grooming equipment without rushing.

Even before parlour visits, you can prepare your puppy at home by briefly handling their paws, ears, and muzzle each day, brushing them for a minute or two, rewarding calm behavior, and introducing grooming tools gradually. Keeping these sessions short and positive is usually more effective than trying to complete a full grooming routine all at once.

❗️If you have any questions at all please do not hesitate to call or message me on 07772628828❗️

Thank you to all of my customers for your continued support. 🐶🥰❤️ it means the absolute world to me. 😁

Becca xx 🤗🤗

24/06/2026

Odie thinks England are going to win the world cup 🐶🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🎀🥰

15/06/2026

When you have a customer who has moved 2 hours away but still brings their dogs for grooming as one had a horrible experience else where 🐶❤️🐶🩵😊 feel ever so grateful.

Does your pooch need a summer groom? Please message or ring to book in.

I am starting to get very busy though still only grooming 3 dogs per day to give your beloved fur babies the love, time and attention they deserve.

Thanks so much to all of my loyal customers. 😊

Becca ❤️❤️❤️

27/05/2026

Can't believe how quick the year is going!! 😬 Shelf park dog show is on again, it was great last year. 🐶❤️🩵 hope to see some of my lovely customers there again this year!! Xx

23/05/2026

Does your dog needs a summer cut or bath? 🌞🐶✂️🛁 I still have some availability in June. Please call or message me to book in.

Thanks for your continued support. Enjoy the 🌞

Becca xx ❤️😊

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