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A complete groom, finished to breed standard where that is what you want.
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Antiquarius Dog Grooming looks after dogs of every coat and size from Ruscombe, just outside Stroud. Full grooms, baths, nail trims and brush-outs, done at a pace your dog can handle.
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One dog at a time, clipped to breed standard
From a quick tidy to a full groom, we work with your dog's coat and temperament. Tell us what your dog needs and we will talk it through with you.
bath and blow-dry
A wash and a proper dry, so your dog goes home smelling great.
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nail trim
Claws trimmed back, calmly and quickly, even for the dogs who would rather not.
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puppy groom
A gentle first visit to get a young dog used to being handled and dried.
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de-shedding
A thorough brush-out to lift the loose undercoat before it ends up on your sofa.
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trusted by local dog owners
Rated 5 out of 5 from 2 Google reviews.
“he loves being pampered but hates having his claws trimmed. he always comes home smelling great and clipped to breed standard which did not happen at any of the other groomers he went to previously.”
FAQs
frequently asked question about
Yes, breed standard clipping is part of what we do, and owners tell us it is what brings them back. Let us know the finish you have in mind and we will go through it with you before we start.
Not at all, plenty of dogs feel the same way about their claws. We work at a pace the dog can cope with and stop when they need a moment.
We do puppy first grooms, which are about introducing a young dog to the bath, the dryer and being handled. It is a gentle session rather than a full clip.
A de-shedding brush-out lifts the dead undercoat that a home brush tends to miss. Tell us how heavy the moult is and we will plan the session around it.
We are at Ruscombe, Stroud GL6 6DL, in the valley just north of Stroud town. Give us a ring on 07506 031819 and we will point you to the right spot.
Booking is by phone on 07506 031819, so we can hear about your dog first. Ask us what days we have free and we will find a slot that suits you.
Good to know
Short reads for dog owners
A few things we get asked about most.
Brushing between grooms: where mats actually start
The spots most owners miss, and why a few minutes a day saves a coat. Behind the ears, under the collar and in the armpits.
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Getting a puppy used to the dryer
How to make noise and handling feel ordinary before the first groom. Small steps at home go a long way.
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The dog who hates his claws done
Why nail trims bother some dogs more than others, and how to make the whole thing less of an event.
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