New puppy? From 10-12 weeks we can start their grooming journey! This is a worthy investment, especially if you have a breed who will need regular grooming.

What is included:

x5 30 minute sessions.

There is so much to get used to in terms of the grooming environment and the equipment needed, including:

The sights - such as all these strange objects, and being in an enclosed space with a new person (we won’t be strangers for long though!)

The sensations - such as the water from the shower touching them, the feel of the surface, being up high and slightly out of control if in the bath or on the table, the warm air from the dryer, the scissors, clippers or brushes running along their coat, their nail being squeezed while it is clipped and in general being handled and held.

The smells - such as shampoo, us, and other dogs.

The sounds - such as the hose in the bath, the clippers, the snipping of scissors, the dryer

The tastes - Well, hopefully plenty of treats!

Each session introduces your puppy to a new element of the grooming experience, as well as continue to build on what was covered the week before.

Packages are tailored to the individual, but the idea being that by the time your puppy is six months old they have had a calm and gentle introduction and some coat maintenance taking place along the way.

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Has your dog had a bad start in their grooming journey?

May be they are showing signs of anxiety, refusing to go near the door, or are desperate to leave.

Or may be they have been difficult and even aggressive when grooming some body areas?

What is included:

x5 30 minute sessions.

There is so much to get used to in terms of the grooming environment and the equipment needed, including:

The sights - such as all these strange objects, and being in an enclosed space with a new person (we won’t be strangers for long though!)

The sensations - such as the water from the shower touching them, the feel of the surface, being up high and slightly out of control if in the bath or on the table, the warm air from the dryer, the scissors, clippers or brushes running along their coat, their nail being squeezed while it is clipped and in general being handled and held.

The smells - such as shampoo, us, and other dogs.

The sounds - such as the hose in the bath, the clippers, the snipping of scissors, the dryer

The tastes - Well, hopefully plenty of treats!

Each session reintroduces your dog a new element of the grooming experience, as well as continue to build on what was covered the week before.

Packages are tailored to the individual, as we are sure that there will be one area or another that needs more focused attention.

These 30 minute sessions are ideal if your dog has an issue with any element of their groom.

• You would be present for this

• We would explain and demonstrate consent based training techniques and desensitisation work

• You will go home and do some practice

• Each week you come back, your dog gets better and better and eventually the tricky area is able to be managed within a normal groom.

Here are some examples where Training Grooms are handy:

E.g. your dog is fine being bathed and body clipped, but only has an issue with trimming around their face. We would split their full groom session, by adding an additional 30 minute session to work on their head separately.

E.g. your dog really hates his nails being done, and now is impossible for the vet or the groomer.

E.g. your dog has had some bad ear infections and now has an issue about his ears being handled.

E.g. Your dog is not good for the vet, and you would like to work on some handling outside of the vet environment.

There are so many scenarios where this service could be helpful. If you are ensure please email info@mindsalikeanimaltraining.com

A Bath and De-shed includes:

- Health check

- Bath and shampoo in our hydro-bath

- Dry

- Full de-shed

- Nail clip

-Ear clean

**Prices excluding VAT

Sizing examples:

Small -Chihuahua

Medium - E.g. Beagle

Large - e.g. Labrador

Extra Large - Cane Corso, Great Dane

• A Bath and Cut includes:

  - Health check

  - Bath and shampoo in our hydro-bath

  - Blow Dry

  - Clip, Scissor, Hand strip or as appropriate

  - Nail clip

  -Ear clean

***Prices excluding VAT

Sizing examples:

Small - Under 7kg e.g. Yorkshire terrier, small cavapoo, Long-haired Chihuahua

Medium - E.g. Cockapoo, large cavapoo, cocker spaniel,

Large - e.g. golden retriever, German Shepherd

Extra Large - Newfoundland, Bernese Mountain Dog

Nail clipping is not always your dogs favourite activity.

In fact, if you are booking this appointment, chances are you feel unable to do this yourself.

We will:

--Play some games with your dog to help them settle in to the environment.

--We will ensure we use treats, play and breaks to ensure your dog has the best experience possible.

--If your dog struggles with nail clipping, we will discuss training plans to help the process become easier over time.

Note - any dog who has multiple issues or training needs will need to book a Training Groom Session.

Anal glands sometimes need emptying. If you would like to do this as an add on to your groom please let us know.

We will:

--Play some games with your dog to help them settle in to the environment.

--We will ensure we use treats, play and breaks to ensure your dog has the best experience possible.

--If your dog struggles with anal gland emptying, we may discuss training ideas with you.

--If your dog is having repeated issues with their anal glands, or there are signs of infection or difficulty to empty, we will refer you to your vet.

A Bath and Blow dry includes:

- Health check

- Bath and shampoo in our hydro-bath

- Blow Dry

-Tidy up hair between pads and hygiene areas

-Clip nails

Please note if you want your dog scissored or clipped please choose the Bath and Cut options above

Small dog - e.g. small cavapoo, Yorkshire Terrier, Long haired Chihuahua

Medium - Cocker spaniel, Cockapoo, Large cavapoo, Beagle

Large - Golden Retriever