The Mud Room

30/09/2026

🐾 When one of my clients crosses the Rainbow Bridge… 🌈

This evening I had a very sad message, one of my regular and well loved pups, a true favorite of mine went to sleep for the final time today.
This unfortunately happens more often than you might think, and it's something people don’t always realise about being a dog groomer - that we don’t just get to know the dogs. we get to know your family ❤️

When your dog has been coming to me regularly, every 4,/6/8 weeks they become part of my extended family. I know their little quirks, their favourite treats, the things they love, the things they absolutely hate, which bit of grooming they tolerate and which bit they’d rather avoid 😂

I know about the little lumps and bumps you’ve found, the funny things they’ve started doing, their favourite walks, their best friends and all the stories you’ve told me about them.

I watch them grow older.

I see their faces change.

I notice when they’re not quite themselves.

So when that day comes and you tell me that they’ve crossed the Rainbow Bridge, when I say “I’m so sorry for your loss” please know that I genuinely mean it.

I cry for every single one of them 💔

Because I’m not just saying goodbye to a dog I groomed.

I’m saying goodbye to a familiar face who greeted me at the door, a wagging tail, a little personality I knew so well, and a member of a family I’ve been lucky enough to be part of.

I feel your loss ❤️

To every client who has trusted me with their beloved dog over the years — thank you. It’s an honour to know them, to care for them, and to be part of their lives, even if only for a small chapter. 🐾❤️

And to all the dogs I’ve had to say goodbye to…

Run free, beautiful souls. You were loved, you were remembered, and you will never be forgotten. 🌈🐾

27/09/2026

Daisy was super photogenic for her pumpkin pamper yesterday ❤️

18/09/2026

🎃🍂 **PUMPKIN PAMPER IS HERE!** 🍂🎃

Give your pooch a little taste of autumn with our **£5 Pumpkin Pamper add-on**! 🐾🧡

Your Pumpkin Pamper includes:
🍁 A gorgeous seasonal Halloween bandana
🎃 Peanut and Pickle delicious-smelling **Pumpkin Spice shampoo
✨ A spritz of long-lasting Pumpkin Spice fragrance

And because we believe grooming should be kind to dogs AND the planet🌱🐶…

🌿 Shampoos are vegan, cruelty-free & plant-based
🇬🇧 Made right here in the UK
♻️ Thanks to the Green Groomers Collective We’re making the switch to compostable towels
And We aim to recycle 95% of our dog hair, helping to reduce waste from the industry!

So your pup can leave smelling fabulous, looking adorable and feeling pampered — while we do our bit for the planet too. 🌎🤎

🎃 **Available as a £5 add-on to your grooming appointment from next week and throughout October!**

📸 And for a little extra Halloween magic… your dog will also receive a spooky Halloween-style digital Image after their groom! 👻🐾

Who’s ready for their Pumpkin Pamper? 🎃🧡 Ronnie has been waiting all year for Halloweenso i know she will be very excited for this!

Message me to add to your groom or add via the booking system from tomorrow.

🐾🎃🍂

11/08/2026

🌞⚠️Appointments will be adjusted again this week due to the heat.

29/06/2026

🌞🌡️ APPOINTMENTS W/C: 6/7🌡️🌞
Hi all. We are due some heat again next week so I will be extending my hours this week whilst we have some rest bite from the sun so those of you that are booked in in the warmest part of the day will have some opportunity to move your grooms forward. I will prioritize some dogs over others taking into account (age/breed/stress levels. Ect.) but if you are free to move please let me know.

If you have an appointment this week around or after midday please drive your dogs to me where possible. Please do not walk your dogs to their appointment if it gets warm outside.

Freya 🤎🐾

27/06/2026

☀️🐾 HEATWAVE GROOMING: PUTTING DOG WELFARE FIRST 🐾☀️

As temperatures rise across the UK, dog groomers have an important responsibility to adapt our working practices to keep dogs safe and comfortable during their sessions.

Some of the ways responsible groomers can help during a heatwave include:

🐶 Opening earlier and finishing earlier to avoid the hottest part of the day, we all know how hot dog grooming salons can get (especially when the hairdryers are on)

🐶 Booking elderly dogs, puppies, brachycephalic breeds and dogs with health conditions into the first appointments of the day when salon and outside temperatures are coolest.

🐶 Keeping salons cool with air conditioning, fans and good ventilation where possible.

🐶 Ensuring dogs have constant access to fresh cool drinking water and plenty of comfort breaks.

🐶 Monitoring every dog closely for signs of heat stress, no matter how routine the groom may seem.

🐶 Reducing drying times where possible and avoiding prolonged exposure to warm air. During extreme weather, a dog may leave with a slightly less-than-perfect finish — and that's absolutely okay.

🐶 Being prepared to alter or shorten a groom if a dog's welfare could be compromised by continuing.

🐶 Also don't forget to look after yourself, staying hydrated, investing in a neck fan, and taking breaks when needed.

at times like these, it's important to remember:

❤️ Humanity over vanity.
❤️ Welfare over perfection.
❤️ Safety over style.

Your dog may not leave looking competition-ready, but they'll leave comfortable, cared for and safe and that's what truly matters.

Stay cool, groom responsibly and let's continue putting dogs first. 🐾

26/06/2026

Happy Friday ☀️

Thank you to everyone that has put their pets first this week. I know some of you are waiting for appointments but the main objective this week was getting everyone that had appointments, rebooked around the coolest parts of the day. But I will be getting back to everyone today.

Even with our record breaking weather, we have managed to get everyone in very early or very late in the day. Big thank you to the owners that didn't mind a 5am start to get their dogs to me.
And a big well done to Ronnie who was up early every morning without question 👏 not easy for a teenager, this heat has been unbearable but imagine that and having to stand under a hairdryer! Macy loved the early morning cuddles, and I really appreciate the effort and the work ethic she has shown this week, that most adults would not possess.🤎

21/06/2026

⚠️📌 Appointments W/C Monday 22nd June

Due to the weather forecast this week. We have decided it is going to be too hot, for it to be safe, for most dogs to be with us in the salon. - Your dogs welfare is our priority and we apologize for any inconvenience caused.
I'm contacting everyone directly as needed, but if you have an appointment this week and have not heard from me Please feel free to contact the Salon on 07745348419 to discuss your appointment.

If you have an appointment later in the week I will be keeping an eye on the forecast, judging it day by day, and if your dog has any other contributing factors (age/health/behavior) that heighten their risk of overheating.

Thank you for your understanding, Freya 🐾🤎

18/05/2026

17/05/2026

Thank you!!!
A massive thanks to everyone that turned out for the Dog Show at East Carlton today. Huge turn out for the family fun day, and over 170 dogs entered the show. We made over £400 for Charity.
You are all absolutely awesome 😎 and well done to all our winners 🏆 👏🏼

A big thank you to everyone that helped throughout the day and pack away despite the weather. ☔