If you read a few of the testimonials that have been uploaded to this website, you will see that as far as they are concerned, Grooming Marvellous really is the best dog groomers in Horsham.

But if you haven’t been lucky enough to have Vicky groom your dog before, what should you be looking out for not only in the best dog groomers in Horsham but dog groomers in general?

The first things you should look for are these:

• Appropriate amount of experience
• The right services you want
• Affordable prices
• Good location
• Safe practices
• Friendly staff

Appropriate Amount of Dog Grooming Experience

Vicky at Grooming Marvellous has over 25 years of experience in dog grooming, breeding and showing of dogs. For the last 8 years, she has built up an exceptional reputation as a mobile dog groomer in and around the Horsham area.

The Right Services You Want

Not always as obvious as you first might think. Most dog groomers are professional and listen to and deliver what the customer wants. However, there are some that just want to do what they want to do without taking on board what you the customer wants. Think back to the last time you went to a new hairdresser, spent a fortune on your hair and then came home and re-did it because you didn’t like what they had done and you’ll know what I mean!

Affordable Prices

Grooming Marvellous charges a fair, reasonable and affordable price for a top job, including as standard in a full groom, many elements that others charge separately for.

Good Location

Grooming Marvellous is located in the north part of Horsham, right in the heart of Roffey. There is parking available outside as well as the Godwin Road free car park which is less than two minutes walk away from the salon. You also have the option to leave the car at home by utilising public transport with a bus stop directly opposite the parlour and Littlehaven train station no more than 10 minutes walk away.

Safe Practices

The safety and well-being of your dog is paramount at Grooming Marvellous. Your pet will never be strung up nor will it be put in a box dryer. At every appointment, your dog will also have its ears, nails and and anal glands checked as well as looking for lumps.

Friendly Staff

Those that have known Vicky have said she is professional but a joy and fun to have in their homes. One dog owner has commented on how her dog Dillon loves to see Vicky even when he hasn’t got a grooming appointment. Says it all really doesn’t it?

Don’t hang about. Get your dog to the best dog groomers in Horsham today.

A shiny glossy coat and tangle free hair is always regarded as a sign of good health.

However, a healthy coat needs to be nurtured and cared for. Apart from a good diet, you can ask your vet to add a supplement like Vitamin E, which is good for your dog’s coat. From the health angle, you have to keep a red alert on shedding that is more than unusual, parasites, abnormal hair loss and dry skin. 

The Deal on Shedding 

Some dogs shed more than the others. Some like the Shetland Sheepdog and the Siberian Husky literally blow off the coat! Some like the Basset Hound might have tiny short hairs, but they shed a lot too! Most dogs shed twice a year—some all year round. All dogs are bound to shed a bit especially in the shedding season—but that is unavoidable as it is nature’s way of giving them a new healthy coat. If you are a dog lover, you will have to adjust to the excess hair all over the place and be ready to use the vacuum cleaner quite often. Usually dogs can have three coat types:

• Short-coats—Labradors, Pugs, Pitbulls come in this group and you might think they can’t shed much they do. So they need to be brushed regularly and have a proper grooming session every 8-12 weeks. 

• Long-coats—Yorkies, Lhasa Apsos, Shih Tzus, terriers and poodles are all the long coat variety you need a lot of grooming everyday. They matt easily and that could lead to problems in the skin. They even need a professional groomer periodically to keep them in the best of shape. 

• Double-coats—Pomeranians, Siberian Huskies, Samoyeds, Collies, Shetland Shelties and Akitas longhaired type that need grooming on a weekly basis. Both the undercoat as well as the topcoat needs to be groomed. Sometimes you would have to comb out the undercoat. 

Why shedding and brushing is healthy: 

All dogs need to shed their coat for health reasons. It is a very normal and natural process by which a dog adjusts and protects his skin and body according not the climate. Shedding also helps to stimulate new fatty acid to be transmitted into the coat, which in turn protects the dog from the climatic changes. Shedding occurs to rid the dog of the fine and dead hair that builds up. Brushing assists this process of shedding by: 

• Brushing regularly will help get rid of this irritating dead hair and control excessive shedding.

• Brushing helps to allow more oxygen and sunlight be absorbed into the skin by removing the fine loose hair

• Brushing prevents the matting of the undercoat that could get impossibly tangled and would have to be snipped off.

• Brushing helps to massage the skin and stimulate circulation.

• Brushing also helps to spread the natural oils of the skin evenly to all parts of the body, giving the dog the healthy glossy look. 

You only have to worry if your dog is shedding more than the usual. It is not strange for dog’s to blow out their entire coat but do check with your dog groomer that it is normal for your dog to do so.  Dogs shed according to the seasons, so if you stay in warmer climates with a double-coated dog, he or she might shed all year round.

All dogs need to be groomed to live a healthy life.

Grooming is needed for all breeds—whether they are longhaired or shorthaired, big or small, working dog or show dog or pet. Every single dog has to be brushed, bathed, the nails have to be trimmed and their teeth have to be checked. Regular grooming is a must and as the owner, it is your responsibility to ensure it.

Grooming is important for several reasons and not all cosmetic. Regular grooming is essential as it helps you to:

• Maintain the coat of the dog and keep it shiny and healthy.
• Control Shedding
• Keep your dog free from fleas and ticks
• Check your dog for any abnormal growths, cuts or ailments
• Bond with your pet