Dapper Dogs has been established for 12 years this year (2024)!!
I have always had dogs in my life and as a child and early adult I had horses too. I currently have 3 miniature schnauzers that bring me lots of happiness and have led me in a new career direction in the dog grooming industry.
I acquired my boy Bauer from a local breeder, she encouraged me to show him and with their help I did and Bauer did so very well in his few shows, winning RBIS RDCC at the Miniature Schnauzer Club UK Champ show in 2012 & then his class at Crufts in 2013. I now have my own 'kennel name' which my dogs all have in their names, 'Baubees' and in 2014 I had my first litter of miniature schnauzer puppies that were and still are absolutely gorgeous.
However the grooming of the dogs is what really caught my imagination and grooming became my new passion. I love it as much as I love the dogs I am lucky enough to be trusted to groom. I treat all dogs as I would expect mine to be treated, as like many owners, I hate to leave my dogs with anyone, even my family. They are my babies and I worry about them when they are not with me and I would feel terrible if they were not reassured and treated with kindness and respect by the person I have given charge too.
I try to make the grooming process as stress free and enjoyable for the dogs as I can. I groom all dogs on a one too one basis, I only have one dog in my studio at a time. Over the years I have found this approach the best for the dogs, they are relaxed and build a relationship with their groomer and you always come back to collect your happy and beautifully pampered pooch.
Now my grooming, I have very high standards and my attention to detail is very much on point and all grooms are a high standard, improving the shape of your dog, basically making them as smart as new paint! I attend grooming seminars on a regular basis and have been lucky to travel to places such as South Africa to work alongside and learn of some of the best groomers in the world. I don't think you ever stop learning as a dog groomer, every dog is a new challenge and I am happy to work with owners to get the look they want on their dog.
My grooming room is equipped with the latest professional equipment and products. I try to keep everything holistic and I am also a fully qualified aromatherapist and massage therapist and like to integrate this into my grooming through diffusers in the studio and my home made paw wax.