Baths, blow dries, nail clippings, pawdecures and even dog facials - a new dog grooming salon is pulling out all the stops for clients with furry paws and overgrown claws to the shear delight of owners.
ClyweDog Groomers is bringing its full range of grooming services and a pet accessory store to Llanidloes when its doors open on Saturday after making the exciting move into a former bike shop in Great Oak Street.
Owner Charlotte Powell, who grew up in Wales and has recently returned to her roots to be near family, has brought her successful grooming business from Berkshire.
“Coming home and being near the rest of my family who have been amazingly supportive means a lot to me. It’s a local and family business,” she said.
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Charlotte decided to train as a groomer after finding it hard to find a professional groomer for her own dogs.
“I had some very bad experiences. I was shocked that so many people were grooming without proper training or qualifications.
“My dogs are my world and finding someone that they were comfortable with always felt like a challenge.”
With a Level 2 and 3 City Guilds Qualification in Dog Grooming under her belt, Charlotte attendant seminars and took advice from top groomers such as leading canine expert Julie Harris, to learn new techniques.
“Grooming must be a comfortable and enjoyable experience for the dog, so I completed courses in canine anatomy, reiki, coat and skin management,” Charlotte said.
“Overall, the safety of the dog I am entrusted with is my priority, therefore I am trained in canine first aid and welfare, and operate my business fully insured. This is my profession, so I am a member of the Pet Industry Federation and the Groomers’ Spotlight.”
Charlotte said regular grooming brings a lot of benefits for dogs for the condition of their skin, coat and overall health depending on it.
“As a trained groomer, I can pick up on and brings things to the owner’s attention that they may not notice,” she explained. “Grooming your dog every six to eight weeks allows us to see little changes in weight, the odd lump and bump, tender areas.”
Bookings for dogs needing a spruce up can now be made through the ClyweDog Groomers page on Facebook.
Charlotte and the team will be hosting an open day with treats for both dogs and owners on Saturday (March 2) from 11am at 2 Great Oak Street, Llanidloes.
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