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Bespoke dog grooming · Essex

Grooming with a loving touch, one dog at a time

I'm Carole, a one-to-one dog groomer. Your dog is the only dog with me during the appointment, so grooming stays calm and unhurried, and I'm trained to help nervous dogs feel at ease.

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A freshly groomed black cocker spaniel sitting in a soft garden setting
Perfect for anxious dogs

Your dog is the only dog I groom that appointment, so we can take our time and keep the whole visit calm and comfortable.

A happy cockapoo being gently groomed on the table

The approach

Gentle, considered grooming that suits your dog

Every dog is different, so I plan each groom around the dog in front of me rather than a fixed routine.

Anatomical grooming

Coats are shaped with the dog's build and comfort in mind, so grooming works with your dog rather than against them.

Qualified, and trained for anxious dogs

Understanding Canine Anxiety and City & Guilds Level 2 and 3 Dog Grooming, all passed with distinction, plus holistic training and full insurance. Even nervous dogs, or those others may have found difficult, are in safe, capable hands.

Kind, unhurried and dog-led

With only one dog booked in at a time, I can go at your dog's pace and keep the whole visit calm.

What I offer

Grooming, tailored to your dog

Every dog is different, so nothing here is off a fixed menu. Nervous, elderly and first-time dogs are always welcome, and always at their own pace.

A calm Yorkshire terrier puppy on a grooming table with flowers

For puppies

Puppy intro grooms

A gentle, fun first taste of grooming that gets your puppy used to the sights, sounds and smells. A lovely, low-pressure way to say hello, so grooming feels normal and happy right from the start.

What your puppy gets

  • A stress-free, fun bath with shampoo and conditioner
  • A full brush out, then dried at a distance with a gentle dryer
  • Face prep for trimming (breed dependent)
  • Ears cleaned and nails trimmed

What you can do at home

  • Gently practise touching their pads, toes, nails, ears and face
  • Keep it calm and positive, until it becomes second nature

The second visit

  • Everything from the first visit
  • Plus, if the breed needs it, light scissoring of the face
  • A pad trim and a sanitary trim
A beautifully groomed golden cocker spaniel

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Full groom

A complete groom built around your dog: bath, dry, brush-out, a coat style that suits their breed and build, plus nails, ears and finishing touches. Always at a pace that keeps your dog comfortable.

We decide the finished style together, around your dog's breed, coat and temperament, and your lifestyle too: how much time you can honestly give to brushing at home each week. That keeps the groom practical and comfortable between visits.

  • Wash, dry and full brush-out
  • Anatomical trim and tidy, styled to your dog
  • Nails, ears and finishing care
From £40
Groomers World deshedding mud, used for soothing mud treatments

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Spa and mud treatments

Soothing treatments that leave coats clean, soft and well cared for. Add one to a full groom, or book it as a treat on its own.

  • Mud spa
  • Coconut and honey de-shedding treatment
  • Charcoal detox treatment
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A dog holding an emmi-pet ultrasonic toothbrush, used for gentle dental cleaning

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Dental cleaning with Emmi-pet

A gentle ultrasonic dental clean using Emmi-pet. It is pain-free, stress-free and noise-free, so even worried dogs stay relaxed throughout. It takes around 45 minutes. Add it to a groom, or book it on its own.

£40 · around 45 minutes
Grooming tools laid out neatly on linen

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Nail trims and tidy-ups

Careful nail trims and quick tidy-ups to keep your dog comfortable between full grooms. A short, calm visit for the in-between weeks.

Nail trims, from £10

Priced around your dog

Because every dog's size, coat and condition is different, grooming is priced bespoke, from around £40. I can also put together a tailored package for regular visits, just get in touch for a quote.

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Collection & drop-off

Can't get to the groomer? I can come to you

If getting to an appointment is difficult, I offer collection and drop-off by van across South Ockendon, Aveley and the surrounding area. Your dog is picked up, groomed calmly, and brought safely home.

Ask about collection
The Loving Touch Dog Grooming van, used for collection and drop-off
The Loving Touch Dog Grooming studio in South Ockendon: a lilac grooming room with a welcome sign, bench and potted plants

The studio

A calm little studio in South Ockendon

A quiet, welcoming space set up for one dog at a time. Come to me for a groom, or ask about collection and drop-off if that is easier for you.

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Trusted by local dog owners

Much of my work comes through personal recommendation, with five star reviews on Facebook and Google.

“Hands down the best groomer around, friendly, efficient and made my doggo look amazing, thank you!”

Russell Twinn · via Google
“This is an absolute great service. This was my puppy's first grooming and Carole made Roxy, my husky, and me feel so at ease.”
Paula Harris · via Facebook
“Lovely lady. Carole picked Ollie up for his hair cut and he looked handsome when he got home. Highly recommend.”
Joanne Palmer · via Facebook

Good to know

Questions dog owners ask

A few of the things people check before they get in touch. If yours isn't here, just ask.

Do you groom one dog at a time?

Yes. I only ever take one dog at a time, so there is no queue and no kennels. Your dog has my full, calm attention and can go at their own pace.

Can you groom nervous or anxious dogs?

Yes. I hold a qualification in Understanding Canine Anxiety, passed with distinction, and the one-to-one approach is built around keeping nervous, elderly and first-time dogs settled. Dogs others may have found difficult are welcome.

Do you offer collection and drop-off?

Yes. I have a van and offer collection and drop-off across South Ockendon, Aveley and the surrounding area, so your dog can be picked up, groomed calmly and brought safely home.

Where are you based?

I work from a small, quiet studio in South Ockendon, Essex. You are welcome to come to me, or ask about collection and drop-off if that is easier.

Are you qualified and insured?

Yes. I hold City & Guilds Level 2 and 3 in Dog Grooming and a qualification in Understanding Canine Anxiety, all passed with distinction, plus holistic training, and I am fully insured.

Do you groom puppies?

Yes. I offer gentle puppy intro grooms, a low-pressure first taste of grooming that helps your puppy get used to the sights, sounds and smells so it feels normal and happy from the start.

How do I book?

Get in touch through the contact form or give me a call, and tell me a little about your dog. I will get back to you to arrange a time that suits you both.

Ready to book your dog in?

Tell me a little about your dog and what they need, and I'll get back to you to arrange a time that suits you both.

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