full grooms
A full clip and style, finished with a bath and dry.
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Gentle Grooming is a grooming parlour on Southampton Road in Alderbury, just outside Salisbury. Sam, Simon and the team look after full grooms, de-shedding, cat grooming and nails.
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Calm hands, one pet at a time, start to finish
Grooming for dogs and cats, from a full clip and style to a quick nail trim. There is a self service dog wash too if you would rather do the washing yourself.
de-shedding
For thick and double coats that drop hair through the house.
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cat grooming
Cats are welcome here, for coats and for claws.
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nail trimming
Claws clipped quickly, including paws that would rather not be held.
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self service wash
Wash your own dog here, and we will show you how everything works.
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trusted by owners around salisbury
Rated 5 out of 5 from 93 Google reviews.
“Booked last minute to use their self service dog wash, super friendly and they took the time to show us how everything works/gave us tips on how to best wash our lab. Much easier than trying to wash him in the bath at home! When we were done they offered to quickly clip his claws. We struggle to get them done as our pup is very nervous about anyone touching his paws, but less than a minute later all four paws were done.”
“We have been taking our smooth miniature daschund Suki to Sam and Simon for over a year now, they have been so good at building her confidence that she is excited to go for her grooms now, she always leaves feeling so soft and they manage to do her claws perfectly every time too. Would recommend these guys to everyone”
“Our rescue boy has been seeing the team at Gentle Grooming for nearly a year now, he's always so happy to see everyone (as they are to see him!). He always looks extremely dapper when he comes out, and is always super clean and smart!”
“The Staff at Gentle Grooming do a really professional job with my Labradoodle Barney. They have built up his confidence so that he is quite happy to be left there and he looks amazing when I pick him up! I can really recommend them. They are very busy so book in good time!”
“Friendly experienced staff. My cat's claws were trimmed in minutes. Will be going there regularly. Also convenient street parking.”
“Took Margery for her full groom, along with my mums dog, who just needed her nails clipping. Despite being down by 2 staff, they accommodated Nala's nails with no problem. They did a fantastic job on Margery & were all so lovely, despite their staffing issue.”
FAQs
frequently asked question about
Yes, cats are welcome. Customers bring cats in for claw trims as well as coat work.
De-shedding is one of the things we do most. Ask us what would suit your dog's coat when you book.
We take our time with anxious dogs and build their confidence visit by visit. Owners of rescue dogs and reluctant puppies tell us their dogs end up happy to be left with us.
We do nails for a lot of dogs who dislike having their paws held. It is usually over in a minute or two.
We are at Forest view, Southampton Rd, Alderbury, Salisbury SP5 3AF, with street parking nearby. We are open Tuesday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm, and Saturday 8:30am to 3:00pm, closed Sunday and Monday.
We get busy, so please book in good time rather than leaving it to the last minute. Call us on 01722 341221 and we will find you a slot.
Good to know
Short reads on coats and claws
A few things owners ask us about between appointments.
Brushing between grooms: where mats actually start
The spots that knot first on most dogs, and how to keep on top of them at home.
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Helping a nervous dog enjoy the groomers
Small things owners can do at home to make grooming feel ordinary rather than frightening.
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Getting a puppy used to having its paws held
Why paws are the sticking point for so many dogs, and how to start early.
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