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Hand stripping  is one of the most skilled grooming techniques, yet many owners are unsure what it actually involves or why it’s so important. If you own a terrier or wire-coated dog, hand stripping is often the best and most natural coat care method . At Paw Shine Dog Groomers in Baddeley Green, Stoke-on-Trent , we specialise in welfare-first hand stripping  to keep dogs comfortable, healthy, and looking their best. What Is Hand Stripping? Hand stripping is a grooming techni

This new blog explains why a welfare-first approach to grooming matters and how it makes a real difference to dogs of all ages, breeds and temperaments. What Is Welfare-First Grooming? Welfare-first grooming means we focus on a dog’s comfort, health and happiness  before anything else. It isn’t just about how a dog looks after a groom.It ’s how they feel during  the entire experience. At Paw Shine, every dog receives: Calm handling Time to settle Gentle grooming Positive reas

At Paw Shine Dog Groomers in Baddeley Green, we see dogs of all shapes and sizes  walk through our doors. This week we had a lovely big lad join us for his bath and brush. He relaxed beautifully, enjoying a warm wash and lots of fuss from our team. From tiny puppies to gentle giants – we accommodate them all. 🧼 Why a Bath & Brush Is Important A regular bath and brush offers more than just a smart, fresh coat. It helps: ✔️ Remove loose hair and dead undercoat✔️ Prevent mattin

Welcoming a new puppy into the family is exciting, and one of the most important things you can do early on is introduce them to gentle, positive grooming . At Paw Shine, we specialise in one-to-one puppy grooms , making sure every puppy has a calm and happy experience from the very beginning. Our salon is located above Pets Takeaway, 880 Leek New Road, Baddeley Green, ST2 7HL , and we offer 8am–8pm, 7 days a week  appointments to fit around busy family life. 🐶 Why Puppy Gro

December is one of the busiest months of the year  for grooming. Everyone wants their dog to look fresh for Christmas: ✔️ Clean✔️ Tidy✔️ Smelling lovely A professional groom makes a huge difference, especially if there are guests, children, or other pets visiting over the holidays. At Paw Shine we are: One-to-one grooming Calm and stress free Open 7 days a week We always recommend booking early.