Welcome!

My name is Sarah Johns and I'm a lifelong dog lover and owner who has been working as a dog groomer since 2017 when, after a long career in the Royal Navy, I successfully completed the City & Guilds Level 3 qualification in Dog Grooming with Canine Design (a leading dog grooming school in Somerset).  On my course I learnt a huge amount more about dogs and the techniques, skills, safety and theory aspects of dog grooming. Since then I worked as a self-employed groomer from my custom built trailer from our home in Gosport, building up a wide customer base of all breeds great and small (See Gallery here or my facebook page @saltydogstithians).  

We moved to the Stithians Lake area (between Carnkie and Penmarth) in 2020 and I am building up my business again and enjoying meeting the local dogs and their humans!

In January 2021 I fulfilled another longheld ambition and embarked on the Canine Massage Therapy Centre Practitioner Course - a 2 year programme that I successfully completed in February 2023 and am now a member of the highly regarded Canine Massage Guild.  I am very excited to offer this additional service, either in your home and hopefully I will be able to offer massage from my home in the coming months.

I am fully insured for both grooming (Clivertons) and Clinical Massage (Balens) and am able to collect/drop off dogs if required in the Stithians Lake area.

I am also in date for Dog First Aid training and have completed a 'ThinkDog' qualification in dog psychology, Dog Massage courses and further grooming courses to ensure my skills remain current to ensure a calm, positive and professional grooming experience for your dog. 

Why come to me?

* I am qualified and fully insured and can offer advice on the type of groom for your dog

* Your dog will have 1 to 1 attention throughout their visit and I will do all I can to make the grooming process as safe, calm and stress-free for your dog

* I allow plenty of time between appointments to ensure the groom is never rushed (max 3 per day)

* I keep myself professionally current by attending grooming seminars and engaging with online groups

* I understand the principles of dog massage and how to use them to calm and relax your dog

* My grooming trailer is custom-fitted to groom all shapes and sizes of dogs in a safe, hygienic environment and includes a 'hydrobath' for deep, effective cleaning

* All my equipment (clippers, scissors, bath, table etc) is cleaned after each dog with specially designed products to prevent cross contamination

* Your dog will have access to fresh water, treats (if approved by the owner) and comfort breaks in my enclosed garden during their visit

* I keep detailed notes on each groom to inform return visits

* I also offer a teeth cleaning service that can be done alongside a groom

* I can collect and/or drop off your dog if more convenient for you

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