Business Details
Expert Dog Grooming Services in Dartford
At Hair of the Dog, we prioritise the comfort and well-being of every pet entrusted to our care. Our grooming salon in Wilmington, Dartford, is equipped with deluxe facilities to ensure a stress-free experience for dogs, featuring air-conditioning and heating for year-round comfort. We provide one-to-one attention to every dog, fostering a bond while delivering professional grooming to breed standards or pet trims. Our team specialises in hand scissoring, clipping, de-matting, bathing, and gentle drying, alongside essential services like nail clipping and ear cleaning.With over a decade of experience, we cater to nervous dogs and offer microchipping for multiple animals. Testimonials highlight our knowledgeable staff, reasonable pricing, and the visible happiness of pets after their visits. We operate without cages, ensuring each dog receives personalised care from arrival to collection.
Services
Professional Grooming
Microchipping
Hand Scissoring
Clipping
De-matting
Bathing
Nail Clipping
Ear Cleaning
Gland Checks
Highlights and features
- We provide one-to-one grooming for personalised attention
- Our team handles nervous dogs with patience and care
- Fully air-conditioned salon ensures year-round comfort
- No cages used during any part of the grooming process
- Testimonials highlight reasonable pricing and professional service
What people say
Looks and smells wonderful
Knowledgeable and professional staff
Price was very reasonable
Plenty of love and kindness
Comfortable and happy experience
Services
Professional Grooming
Our one-to-one grooming service ensures focused care for every dog. We offer breed-standard trims, hand scissoring, and clipping using professional-grade tools. Each session includes bathing with premium products, gentle hand drying, and attention to detail like nail clipping and ear cleaning. The process prioritises comfort, particularly for nervous pets, with no cages used at any stage.
De-matting
We specialise in safe, pain-free de-matting for dogs with tangled coats. Using specialist tools and techniques, we carefully remove mats while minimising stress. The service includes post-de-matting conditioning treatments to maintain coat health. Regular de-matting prevents skin issues and keeps pets comfortable, particularly for long-haired breeds requiring frequent maintenance.
Microchipping
We provide microchipping services for dogs, cats, ferrets, and rabbits. The procedure follows strict welfare guidelines, using sterile equipment and precise placement techniques. Microchipping ensures permanent identification, crucial for reuniting lost pets with owners. Our team explains post-implantation registration processes and maintenance requirements for long-term effectiveness.
Questions
What grooming services do you offer?
We provide breed-standard trims, hand scissoring, clipping, de-matting, bathing, nail clipping, ear cleaning, and gland checks. All services prioritise comfort with one-to-one attention.
Do you handle nervous or anxious dogs?
Yes, our team specialises in working with nervous pets. We use calming techniques and never use cages, ensuring a stress-free experience through patient, individualised care.
What areas do you serve?
We operate in Dartford, Wilmington, and Hawley. Clients travel from surrounding areas for our cage-free grooming approach and expertise in handling sensitive pets.
How can I book an appointment?
Contact us directly via phone at 01322 272766. We recommend advance booking but accommodate urgent cases where possible, as demonstrated by recent client feedback.
Reviews (6)
Denise Pettitt
Dec 19, 2021
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Fantastic. Lorraine and her team are Fantastic. Willow always looks and smells beautiful when she has been groomed by Hair of the Dog. Very professional. Thank you.
Steve Hayward
Jun 10, 2021
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Been taking out dog there and they do a lovely job
Always comes back clean happy and nicely groomed
Bruce seems to like it there and is happy to go
Prices not too bad
Would recommend
Always comes back clean happy and nicely groomed
Bruce seems to like it there and is happy to go
Prices not too bad
Would recommend
Gary
May 20, 2021
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Very good dog groomers always does a great cut on our dog ZeuZeu, she loves going there , always a waggling tail when she comes out and our older dog Toffee has his nails clipped. Overall a very friendly and good experience for both our dogs .
Couldnt recommend enough
Gary
Couldnt recommend enough
Gary
Julia Macintosh
Oct 06, 2020
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Great groomers my alfie has been going there for nearly 8 years. Such kind friendly girls and do a brilliant job
Paul
Jul 10, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Reliability,Responsiveness,Value
I have been taking my Springer here now for about 4/5 visits and they always do a fantastic job. Very professional and courteous.
I have been taking my Springer here now for about 4/5 visits and they always do a fantastic job. Very professional and courteous.
Jean Martin
Dec 31, 2019
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Highly recommend. They are really lovely, even with my fussy dog Ty. I had, previously, taken him to a local groomer who tried but couldnt manage him. I also tried to do it myself but made a mess of it. They did a great job. Thank you.
