full groom
A complete groom, finished to suit your dog's coat.
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Hair for Hounds is a small dog grooming salon at 1 Park Ave in Whitstable. Claire grooms one dog at a time, calmly and carefully.
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One dog at a time, calm and unhurried
From a full groom to a quick tidy of the nails, every dog is handled at their own pace. Ring to talk through what your dog needs.
de-matting
Brushing out knots and mats, gently and without judgement.
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bath
A proper wash and rinse for dogs who find the muddiest field going.
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nails
Nail clipping, on its own or as part of a groom.
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blow dry
Dried and finished so your dog goes home looking smart.
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trusted by whitstable dog owners
Rated 5 out of 5 from 3 Google reviews.
“Claire is a fantastic dog groomer but more important to me is how she is able to keep Bertie calm. He no longer hides when we arrive at the groomers. He always gets a fantastic trim and looks gorgeous.”
“Not just a run-of-the-mil doggy parlour. A really professional setup with a highly skilled and experienced stylist at the helm. Highly recommended!”
“I highly recommend claire for dog grooming. my dog absolutely loves her .”
“I have a white cockapoo who loves a muddy field, and hates me brushing him. He gets filthy and knotty. Claire recognises that his coat is a challenge which is why I take him to her to be groomed correctly.”
“She always comes out looking so lovely . And her haircut last for ages .”
“Thanks Claire, you've been a life saver and Bertie is a happy boy”
FAQs
frequently asked question about
A full groom covers the bath and rinse, the brush out, the trim and the blow dry and finish. Ring Claire on 07976 584325 to talk through what your dog needs.
Yes, nail clipping and a bath and rinse can be booked on their own. Give us a ring and we will sort out what suits your dog.
No. Claire is used to coats that have got away from their owners, and one customer writes that she recognises a challenging coat rather than judging it.
It is very common, and it is part of why people bring their dogs here. Tell Claire when you ring so she knows what to expect.
We are at 1 Park Ave, Whitstable CT5 2DA. We open at 9:30am Monday and Wednesday to Friday, at 9:00am on Tuesday, closing at 5:00pm each of those days, and we are closed Saturday and Sunday.
Ring Claire on 07976 584325 to arrange a time. Appointments are on weekdays only, as the salon is closed at weekends.
Good to know
A few short reads for dog owners
Small bits of advice between appointments.
Brushing a cockapoo who would rather be in a field
Where knots start on a curly coat, and the spots worth checking after a muddy walk.
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coats
Helping a nervous dog settle at the groomers
Small things owners can do so arriving at the salon stops being something to hide from.
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nerves
Getting your dog used to having their paws held
A gentle way to make nail clipping easier for everyone, practised at home.
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nails