🐾 Welfare-First Dog Grooming at Paw ShineAt Paw Shine Dog Groomers in Baddeley Green, Stoke-on-Trent, our priority is simple:Your dog’s welfare comes first.

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 reassurance

Why Welfare Matters in Grooming

A professional groom supports a dog’s health.Regular grooming can:

• Prevent matting

• Spot skin or ear issues early

• Reduce discomfort

• Improve mobility in older dogs

• Keep nails at a healthy length

A tidy coat looks great, but a comfortable dog is always the goal.

Supporting Nervous Dogs, Puppies and Seniors

Not every dog is confident in a grooming salon, and that’s okay.

We work with:

• Nervous dogs who need patience

• Puppies who are learning

• Rescue dogs who may not have had great experiences

• Senior dogs who need extra time and gentle handling

For some dogs, grooming starts slowly:

• Bath and brush

• Nail trim

• Small tidy

• Short visits to build confidence

We celebrate progress, not perfection.

Calm Salon, Happy Dogs

Our salon environment is designed to be calm and welcoming.

• No overcrowding

• No conveyor belt approach

• Quiet voices

• Natural products

• One dog at a time

• Time to relax

A relaxed dog has a better grooming experience and is happier to return.

Comfort Over Cosmetics

We always want dogs to look smart — but comfort comes first.

Sometimes a dog may need:

• A shorter trim to remove matting

• Breaks during the appointment

• A welfare cut instead of a show cut

We discuss every decision with owners so everyone understands why.

What Owners Say

Many of our customers tell us:

“My dog used to hate the groomers, but they love coming here!”

Trust takes time, and that time is worth it.

Why Our Approach Works

Welfare-first grooming works because it’s built on:

• Kindness

• Patience

• Communication

• Positive experiences

We want every dog to leave happy, comfortable and confident.

Visit Paw Shine in Baddeley Green

We’re open 7 days a week at Pets Takeaway in Baddeley Green.

To book a welfare-first grooming appointment:

📞 07308 941028🌐 www.pawshinedoggroomers.co.uk