The Mud Room

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. ☔

08/05/2026

Come and join us for a woofer-full day out 🐾

I will be hosting the dog show this year it will be great to see as many local pups as possible!

Sunday the 17th of May 🐾

A fun-filled family day for dogs and their humans at East Carlton Country Park featuring:

🐶 Dog Show – 11am
🐾 Agility & Scurry, Retrieve
🎓 FREE Puppy Class – 11am
🎓 FREE Obedience Class – 2pm
🍔 Food, drinks & loads of stalls
🚗 FREE entry & parking

🕙 10am – 4pm

Bring the whole family along for a tail-wagging day of fun! 🐕💛