November News at The Groom Room

Dog of the Month

Wow! We just had to show off this Stunning father and son duo, they have a fabulous life with three more Scotties from the same family, racing around the fields getting up to all sorts of mischief! Then every ten weeks they come to The Groom Room to have their coats tamed, before starting all over again ☺

Book Now for Pre-Christmas Grooms - We're filling up fast!

We love to please, and a happy customer can get an appointment to spruce up their pooch when they want one ☺ So please please please book early to avoid disappointment ☺ Christmas is nearer than you think!

The Groom Room Training Academy in the Paper!

The Winsford, Northwich and Middlewich Guardian Newspaper featured us last week as our Training Academy celebrated four years of teaching grooming. It could be learn to groom your own pet, learn to groom professionally, or top up your skills as an existing groomer; we cater for all levels and are delighted to have introduced new comers to such a rewarding profession.

If you think you would like to learn to groom, why not arrange to visit the Academy to see what its all about ☺

Fireworks - How to Help your Dog Cope

For the lucky few, their dogs are not bothered about firework, but for the rest of us, our dogs at best bark at them, and at worst cower away in a corner.

Here are some vital tips so you can help your dog.

Dont take or let your dog out after dark, during the firework season. If they see or hear fireworks while away from the safety of home they may panic.
Provide a "DEN" for your dog in the house. Where ever your dog chooses to hide from the noise, make it a safe, secure and enclosed space. Don't forget to put their favourite comfort toy there too, along with their food and water.
Against your instincts I know... but DON'T try to comfort your dog while fireworks are going off. It makes them worse because in doggy speak you are actually telling them that it is good to feel frightened! Instead just ignore their behaviour and leave them in their small, enclosed, safe place. It is the best thing you can do for them... really!
You can buy pheromones which relax your dog and ease their anxiety. Ask your vet. You can get plug-ins for the house, pheromone soaked collars, or sprays for their bedding. You can also spray a little piece of cloth and attach it to their collar. They really work, and your vet may even offer a discount around fireworks sesason...
You can also buy Anti-Anxiety medication for your dog. This is different from a sedative because sedatives do not help your dog. Again, ask your vet.