Darwin's Grooming & Training

13/06/2026

🎉 Canal Festival Weekend is Here! 🎉

The canal is buzzing with floating traders, local stalls, delicious food, live entertainment, Lino printing at Muddy Publishing, kids fair and so much more! 🚤☀️

🐾 Be sure to visit Paws On The Cut for a fantastic selection of natural dog treats, chews and goodies for your four-legged friends.

And while you're enjoying the festival, don't forget to stop by our salon for some exclusive weekend-only offers:

✨ 10% OFF all services booked this weekend (all customers)
🎁 FREE goody bag for new customers who book and secure a grooming appointment (while stocks last)
✂️ Walk-in nail clips just £10
🎟️ Enter our raffle for a chance to win fantastic prizes

📸 Photo Booth Competition
Snap a photo at our photo booth for a chance to win:
🐶 A FREE Mini Groom
☕ A custom mug & coaster - Kindly donated by Betty & Grace 💙

Come and enjoy a fantastic weekend by the water, support local businesses and treat your pets while you're here!

We can't wait to see you and your four-legged friends! 🐾

13/06/2026

🎉 Canal Festival Weekend Special! 🎉

This weekend only, enjoy 10% off all services booked during the Canal Festival – available to all customers.

Plus, new customers booking a dog groom this weekend will receive a FREE goody bag (while stocks last). 🎁🐾

Don't miss out – book now!

12/06/2026

✨🐾 This weekend, we’re excited to be part of Middleport Pottery’s Canal Festival Weekend on the 13th & 14th June! ✨🐾

Come and find Darwin’s Grooming & Training for a fun-filled weekend with plenty going on for you and your pups! 💖

📸 Photo Booth Competition
Bring your dog over to our adorable photo booth for a chance to win a free mini groom and a custom mug/coaster with the winning image! We can’t wait to see all your gorgeous festival photos 🐶💕

🎟️ Mini Groom Raffle
We’ll also be running a raffle over the weekend where you can win a FREE mini groom!
£1 per strip of 5 tickets, with the winner announced on Sunday 14th June ✂️🛁

🐕 Dog show - Rosettes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place per category. £2 per entry - Sunday 14th June. Places can be booked now

💅 Walk-In Nail Clips
Need your dog’s nails tidied while you’re enjoying the festival? We’ll be offering walk-in nail clips throughout the weekend too! £10

✨ Exclusive Festival Discounts
We’ll have exclusive discounts available on grooms booked over the festival weekend only!

🎁 Goody Bags Available
Book your groom and pay your deposit over the weekend to receive a special goody bag, available on a first come, first served basis, while stocks last!

We’re looking forward to meeting everyone, seeing lots of lovely dogs, and being part of such a brilliant community event 🐾

📍Middleport Pottery Canal Festival Weekend
📅 13th & 14th June

Make sure you stop by and say hello! 🩷

11/06/2026

💙 Frankie’s First Big Boy Groom 💙

How adorable is little Frankie the Cavapoo? 🐾✨

Frankie came in today for his very first big boy groom, and he was an absolute superstar from start to finish! 🌟 He took everything in his stride, behaved beautifully, and left looking incredibly handsome.

He was so relaxed throughout his pamper session that he actually fell asleep sitting up! He gave himself a little jolt and woke himself up again, looking slightly confused about what had happened! 😂

I’m so proud of how well Frankie did for his first full groom, and I can't wait to see him again for his next spa day. ❤️


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10/06/2026

Don’t forget! This weekend, we’ll be open and ready to welcome you. Come along and chat with us about any grooming questions you may have. We’ve got plenty happening throughout the weekend, including: 🐾

✂️ Walk-in Nail Clipping – just £10

📸 Photo Booth Competition – enter for a chance to win a FREE Mini Groom plus a custom mug and coaster, kindly supplied by Betty and Grace Crafty Circle Workshop & Giftware.

🎟️ Raffle – only £1 per strip for your chance to win a FREE Mini Groom

🏵️ Sunday Dog Show – rosettes awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in every category (Starts at 1pm, outside Darwins Salon)

🎁 FREE Goody Bag for all new customers who book and pay for their grooming appointment in advance (while stocks last)

💷 Festival Weekend Exclusive Deals – special offers available when you make your first grooming appointment.

We can't wait to see you and your four-legged friends for a fun-filled weekend! 🐶💕

THIS SATURDAY & SUNDAY - HAVE YOU GOT YOUR FREE TICKETS?
13th & 14th June
Middleport Pottery Canal Festival
10am to 4pm
FREE EVENT
It’s back by popular demand and it’s bigger and better than ever before! This year we have two days of family fun and entertainment. Heritage Narrowboats, Floating Traders, Stalls, Kid’s Fun, Live Entertainment and so much more!
Featuring:
Stalls: Crystals and Colours, Number 15 Designs, Creations by Kaz, Bohanna Chocolart, Jones's Cheesecakes, Stoke Glass and Willow, Viking Pizza, Grace & Flo, Photography by Kev Maslin, Vicky's Bakes (Sunday only), Taylor Made Cakes and Bakery, The Cat Moon Art Base, Luosko German Shepard Dog Rescue (Saturday only), Valcor Designs (Saturday only), Rainbow Craft (Sunday only), None of your Beeswax, Emma Kathryn Pottery, Eyes Cats, Boho Chic Glass, Goomoo: The Adventure Merchants, BeardyNature (Sunday only), Crafts by Clare, Patriotic Hayley (Sunday only), Saffa Treats, Inland Waterways Association, Canal & River Trust, Burslem Port Trust, Gangplank Spirits & Preserves, Double Delight (Sat only), Lovely Little Sparrow, Greyhound Gap, The Kashmiri Guys
Shops: Canadian Pine Co, Alex Allday Ceramics, LoveKnott Creations, Burslem Pottery, PotteriesImages, Muddy Publishing Ltd, Gilders Wheel Gallery, Darwins Dog Grooming, Betty & Grace, Middleport Pottery Gift Shop, Burleigh Pottery Factory Shop
Entertainment/Activities: Rock Choir (Saturday only), Trentham Brass Band (Sunday only) Koogie the Draft Horse (Saturday only), Trentham Canoe Club Paddleboarding, Creative Faces by Jess, Knobstick Roses Painting Demonstrations, Lino Printing by Muddy Publishing (Saturday Only), Imperial Outlaws (Saturday Only)
Boats: NB Norway, Paws On The Cut, March-Hare-Emporium, 𝘕𝘈𝘙𝘙𝘖𝘞𝘉𝘖𝘈𝘛 𝘖𝘌
Tickets: https://re-form.org/heritage-buildings/middleport-pottery/whats-on/

09/06/2026

Meet Bradley 🐾

Today I had the absolute pleasure of grooming the handsome Bradley, a magnificent Maine C**n who is 14 years young! And believe it or not, this was his very first pamper session.

With his stunning silver coat, majestic mane, and those wise, expressive eyes, Bradley looked every bit the gentle king he is. Despite it being a brand-new experience, he handled his grooming appointment like a true gentleman, taking everything in his stride.

After a thorough groom, Bradley was looking and feeling his best, his beautiful coat refreshed, fluffy, and ready to show off. It's always special helping senior pets stay comfortable, and Bradley was no exception. At 14, he proves that you're never too old for your first spa day!

Thank you, Bradley, for trusting me with your very first grooming experience. You were an absolute star, and I can't wait to see you again for your next pamper session. ❤️🐱

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07/06/2026

Next Weekend!

🐾✨ We’re so excited to be part of Middleport Pottery’s Canal Festival Weekend on the 13th & 14th June! ✨🐾

Come and find Darwin’s Grooming & Training for a fun-filled weekend with plenty going on for you and your pups! 💖

📸 Photo Booth Competition
Bring your dog over to our adorable photo booth for a chance to win a free mini groom and a custom mug/coaster with the winning image! We can’t wait to see all your gorgeous festival photos 🐶💕

🎟️ Mini Groom Raffle
We’ll also be running a raffle over the weekend where you can win a FREE mini groom!
£1 per strip of 5 tickets, with the winner announced on Sunday 14th June ✂️🛁

🐕 Dog show - Rosettes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place per category. £2 per entry - Sunday 14th June. Places can be booked now

💅 Walk-In Nail Clips
Need your dog’s nails tidied while you’re enjoying the festival? We’ll be offering walk-in nail clips throughout the weekend too! £10

✨ Exclusive Festival Discounts
We’ll have exclusive discounts available on grooms booked over the festival weekend only!

🎁 Goody Bags Available
Book your groom and pay your deposit over the weekend to receive a special goody bag, available on a first come, first served basis while stocks last!

We’re looking forward to meeting everyone, seeing lots of lovely dogs, and being part of such a brilliant community event 🐾

📍Middleport Pottery Canal Festival Weekend
📅 13th & 14th June

Make sure you stop by and say hello! 🩷

06/06/2026

🐾 Are your dog's nails due for a trim? 🐾

Many owners don't realise that long nails are more than just a cosmetic issue. When nails become too long, they can force the toes upwards with every step, placing extra pressure on the joints and affecting your dog's natural posture and movement.
Regular nail trimming helps:

✅ Support healthy joint alignment
✅ Improve comfort when walking and running
✅ Reduce strain on paws, tendons, and joints
✅ Keep your dog moving naturally and confidently

A simple nail trim can make a big difference to your dog's comfort and overall wellbeing.

🎉 Canal Festival Weekend 🎉

Throughout the Canal Festival weekend on 13th & 14th June, we'll be offering walk-in nail clips for just £10 per dog, no appointment needed.

If you're unsure whether your dog's nails are too long, pop by and we'll be happy to take a look.

🐶 Darwin's Grooming & Training
📍 Middleport Pottery

Small trim. Big difference.

05/06/2026

🏵️ Who’s ready to win a rosette? 🏵️

I’m hosting a Dog Show over the weekend of Middleport Pottery’s Canal Festival weekend. Join us outside my salon on Sunday 14th June at 1 PM for a fun-filled afternoon!

✨ Categories:
Puppy (up to 1 year)
Veteran (over 7 years)
Waggiest Tail
Handsome Boy
Prettiest Girl

🏆 Rosettes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd placements in each category!
💷 Entry: £2 per category

Places can be booked now from my salon, or I’ll be available during the weekend to take names on the day. Don’t miss the chance for your pup to shine and grab a rosette!

📍 Where: Outside Darwins Grooming Salon, Middleport Pottery, Harper Studios
🕐 When: Sunday 14th June, 1 PM

Let’s make it a day of wagging tails, happy pups, and lots of fun! 🎉🐶

04/06/2026

🐾 Win a Mini Dog Groom! 🐶✂️

We’re giving one lucky pup a FREE mini groom, including:
🛁 Bath & blow dry
🐕 Nail clip
🐾 Pad & sanitary trim
Tickets are now on sale! 🎟️

£1 per strip of 5 tickets, the more you buy, the better your chances!

Don’t miss out, treat your dog to a little pampering on us!

Winner to be announced on 14th June.