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A warm bath and shampoo to start the groom off.
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Once upon a paw is a dog grooming salon on Torquay Rd in Paignton. Baths, blow-dries, nail trims, de-shedding and first grooms for puppies.
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Calm hands, one dog at a time
Every groom starts with a bath and finishes with a proper blow-dry and brush out. Nail trims and de-shedding can be added on, and puppies get a gentle first visit.
blow-dry
Dried and finished off so your dog leaves looking smart.
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nail trim
Nails trimmed and tidied, on its own or as part of a groom.
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de-shed
A thorough brush out to lift the loose coat.
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puppy groom
A gentle first groom to get puppies used to the salon.
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trusted by local dog owners
Rated 5 out of 5 from 2 Google reviews.
“Thank you so much Sarah for our puppies first groom! He looked so smart and I could tell he was so happy when I picked him up!”
“My girls received 5* treatment.”
“Grace is very nervous around people that she doesn't know. We shouldn't have worried. Grace looked completely different and happy when we picked her up.”
“They took their time with her and even managed to put a beautiful bow in her hair. Wonderful experience for them both.”
“We will definitely be back to see you again soon”
“We are on holiday and managed to get a next day appointment.”
FAQs
frequently asked question about
Your dog is bathed and shampooed, then blow-dried and finished. A brush out is part of the groom, and nail trims can be added.
Yes, a brush out and de-shed is one of the things we do most. Ring us and describe the coat so we know what to expect.
We do, and a puppy first groom is its own appointment. The idea is a calm introduction so the salon feels normal next time.
Nervous dogs are taken slowly and given time. One owner wrote that her nervous two year old came out looking completely different and happy.
We are on Torquay Rd, Paignton TQ3 2HN. We are open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and closed Thursday through to Sunday.
Call 07541 818839 and we will find you a slot. Ask what is free that week, as the days we are open fill up.
Good to know
Short reads for dog owners
A few notes from the grooming table.
Getting a puppy ready for a first groom
Small things you can do at home, from handling paws to touching ears, so the first visit goes smoothly.
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puppies
Brushing between grooms
How a few minutes of brushing at home keeps the coat from matting before the next appointment.
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coats
Keeping a thick coated dog comfortable in warm weather
Signs your dog is struggling with the heat, and how a de-shed and tidy up can help.
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