Business Details
19 Years
experience
Professional Dog Grooming Services in Shipley
Established in 2007, Hair & Hounds is a professional dog grooming business founded by Steph Peter and Lucy Cooke. Our team combines extensive experience with a genuine passion for animal welfare, offering individualised care that mirrors how we treat our own three dogs. We operate an appointment-based system without caging, ensuring each pet receives one-on-one attention. As members of the Pet Care Trade Association and British Dog Groomers Association, we adhere to strict codes of practice for animal welfare and customer care. Our services include full grooming, nail clipping, and optional hand stripping, with flexible collection and delivery arrangements available. Services
Full Grooming
Breed-Standard Styling
Nail Clipping
Anal Gland Expression
Hand Stripping
Collection/Delivery
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- Established in 2007 with professional grooming qualifications
- No caging policy ensures individual attention
- Team includes certified head groomer and assistant
- Flexible collection/delivery arrangements available
- Adherence to strict animal welfare codes of practice
Associations and certifications
- Pet Care Trade Association
- British Dog Groomers Association
Services
Full Grooming
Our comprehensive grooming service includes bathing, drying, styling, nail clipping, anal gland expression when required, and optional hand stripping. Each session ensures your dog receives individual attention without caging. Prices start from 15, with breed-specific styling available.
Nail Clipping
Professional nail clipping service performed with care to maintain your dog's comfort and mobility. This essential maintenance service helps prevent overgrowth and related health issues. Available as a standalone service for 5.
Collection/Delivery
Flexible collection and delivery arrangements available for your convenience. We offer tailored solutions with prices negotiated based on distance. Ensures stress-free grooming for dogs requiring transportation assistance.
Breed-Standard Styling
Specialist breed-specific styling performed to official standards. Ideal for show dogs or owners seeking precise grooming according to breed specifications. Our experienced groomers handle both routine and competition-level styling requirements.
Hand Stripping
Optional hand stripping service for dogs with specific coat types. This traditional technique maintains coat health and appearance, available upon request as part of our comprehensive grooming packages.
People
Steph Peter
Head Groomer
Former office professional turned qualified dog groomer with 16 years' experience. Owner of a Scottish Deerhound and two other dogs, committed to providing exceptional animal care through Hair & Hounds since 2007.
Lucy Cooke
Assistant Groomer
Experienced assistant groomer with a lifelong connection to dogs. Shares responsibility for maintaining high care standards at Hair & Hounds, bringing Bedlington Terrier expertise and dedication to individualised pet treatment since business inception.
Questions
What services are included in a full groom?
Our full groom includes bathing, drying, styling, nail clipping, anal gland expression (if needed), and hand stripping upon request.
Do you offer collection and delivery services?
Yes, we can arrange collection and delivery for your dog with prices negotiable based on distance.
Are your groomers professionally qualified?
Our head groomer holds professional qualifications and we both maintain memberships with leading industry associations.
How do you ensure animal welfare during grooming?
We operate an appointment system with no caging, providing one-on-one care throughout each dog's visit.
What breeds do you specialise in?
We groom all breeds to either personal preference or breed standards, with particular experience in Scottish Deerhounds and Bedlington Terriers.
How long has Hair & Hounds been operating?
We have provided professional dog grooming services in Shipley since our establishment in 2007.
