services at smartdogz

We offer a full range of professional grooming services for small dogs including eye and ear cleaning, bathing, drying, clipping and trimming, nail clipping and nail grinding and our new de-shedding treatment, or a combination of these services.

Each appointment will include an eight point health check, looking at your dog’s eyes, gums, teeth, skin and coat condition, pads, paws, nails.

Whether you want an adapted traditional breed standard trim or a creative style for a crossbreed, at your consultation we will be happy to suggest a style to suit.

As well as making the most of your dog’s appearance our service has health and hygiene benefits for your pet. Regular grooming will remove dead hair and dirt which will help maintain a healthy coat and skin. Grooming can also prevent problems such as grass seeds being lodged in feet or ears and your dog will obviously feel and smell fresher too.

• Thorough Brush - Removal of all knots and tangles so the dogs coat may be combed through

• De Shedding – Does your dog have the type of coat that constantly sheds all year around. This can cause allergic reactions and excess hair on your carpets and around your home. This treatment removes dry and dead hair and can temporarily reduce shedding. It also has health benefits by promoting a healthier skin and topcoat

• Shampoo and Conditioning - We use professional Mutney’s range. These quality products are bio-degradable, PH neutral range 5.5-6, have only natural ingredients and are made in the UK. Alternatively you may of course provide us with your own preferred or medicated products

• Blow dry - Hand hair drying using variable power hair dryers to suit the most nervous of dog

• Eye Clean - Using a specialised eye cleaning solution

• Nail Trimming - Included in all complete groom or tidy sessions. Long nails are a common cause of chiropractic problems in dogs and can contribute to joint pain and stiffness. Your pet’s body has been designed to walk with his pads on the floor, not the nails. If your dogs' nails are touching the ground, his nails are too long

• Nail Grinding - Suitable for most nervous dogs the nail is gradually worn down, it is not possible to make the nail bleed. It is also kinder to your wooden floors and furnishings

• Ears cleaned – Long hair dogs tend to grow hair deep in the ear canal, and this hair can trap bacteria, causing irritation and infections. This can also allow grass seeds to be lodged in the ear. Regular cleaning and hair removal can help prevent problems from occurring

• Clipping - To various lengths to take into account the winter or summer seasons

• Trimming - To the breed standard or to suit your personal requirements

• Hand strip coats - Available on traditionally stripped breeds and when the coat is in the correct condition to be removed. We will be happy to check your dogs coat type for suitability. This process obviously takes longer than clipping and the cost would be discussed at your consultation