Almscliffe Dog Grooming

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Almscliffe Dog Grooming One to one grooming in a lovely homely environment. Fully insured and qualified with distinction.

Who could possibly resist this cute duo? Grooming appointments available in October.Message to book 07788124963
22/09/2026

Who could possibly resist this cute duo?
Grooming appointments available in October.
Message to book 07788124963




"I know your there, but I just can't see a thing" says the Lakeland! 🫣
01/08/2026

"I know your there, but I just can't see a thing" says the Lakeland! 🫣

Great News for Max!A few weeks ago I had to cancel Max's groom as he was very poorly and things were looking bad. (We t...
31/07/2026

Great News for Max!
A few weeks ago I had to cancel Max's groom as he was very poorly and things were looking bad. (We thought he wasn't going to make it)😭

But thanks to a great team of vets Max has made an amazing recovery and today he was well enough to come in for grooming! Max has a super thick coat which is kept trimmed every 6 weeks and his lovely top knot and ears are kept long. Spaniels are just the best!

First big boy hair cut for this 6 month Cockapoo. Every thing is a learning curve at this stage especially as this was o...
06/07/2026

First big boy hair cut for this 6 month Cockapoo. Every thing is a learning curve at this stage especially as this was only his 2nd time on the table! Lots of treats and patience!

Phew its a scorchio! Top tip -put a few ice cubes in your dogs water. Poppy loves a cool drink. Trying to keeping cool 😬...
23/06/2026

Phew its a scorchio! Top tip -put a few ice cubes in your dogs water. Poppy loves a cool drink. Trying to keeping cool 😬🖕

With the high temperatures and to keep your doggies safe I will be finishing at lunch time over the next few days. Appoi...
23/06/2026

With the high temperatures and to keep your doggies safe I will be finishing at lunch time over the next few days. Appointments will be re- scheduled. Thank you Nicola Xx

Chilling on the grooming table. One of 5 borders here for hand stripping this week. This process is completely painless...
08/05/2026

Chilling on the grooming table. One of 5 borders here for hand stripping this week. This process is completely painless and involves removing the dead top coat to reveal the new healthy undercoat.

Cocker spaniel hand strips in 2 colours. Both dogs have lost their puppy fluff and have gleaming silky coats.
23/04/2026

Cocker spaniel hand strips in 2 colours. Both dogs have lost their puppy fluff and have gleaming silky coats.

All short please, but not too short, trim my nails and leave my top knot. Ta da! Have you got a muddy spaniel that needs...
07/02/2026

All short please, but not too short, trim my nails and leave my top knot. Ta da! Have you got a muddy spaniel that needs the full works? 😅

11/01/2026

Pricing:

Dog grooming looks expensive on the surface, but the reality behind the price is very different.

Groomers are dealing with exactly the same cost of living pressures as everyone else. Rent, mortgages, food, fuel, electricity, insurance and council tax have all gone up, and grooming salons are hit particularly hard by energy costs because dryers, clippers and bathing systems run all day.

A typical groom price is usually split three ways. Roughly a third goes to the groomer as wages. A third goes straight to the government through tax, National Insurance and VAT where applicable. The final third goes back into the business to cover rent, utilities, insurance, equipment servicing, sharpening, products, software, training and saving for big-ticket items like hydraulic tables or professional dryers that can cost thousands.

When you break it down, a £60 groom that takes two hours works out at around £10 per hour for the groomer before personal tax.

That is less than minimum wage, for a skilled, physically demanding job that carries real risk of injury.

Grooming is not just washing a dog. It involves training, handling skills, animal welfare responsibility, physical strain, ongoing education and significant overheads. Many groomers have already absorbed rising costs for years before increasing prices, often at the expense of their own income.

Everyone is feeling the squeeze, including groomers. Higher prices are rarely about profit, they’re about survival. Without realistic pricing, experienced groomers simply cannot afford to stay in business, and that ultimately reduces choice and standards for dog owners.

Working from home does not mean no overheads. It still involves utilities, equipment, consumables, maintenance, insurance, training, tear and wear, all of which add up very quickly. The bills,responsibility and expenses are still very real.
Saying there are no overheads massively undervalues the work and misrepresenting what it actually costs to run a safe, professional grooming set up.

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Barley Mill Townend Farm
Stainburn
LS212LN

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

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