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Pampering4Paws – Professional Dog Grooming in Ringwood, Hampshire/Dorset

Welcome to Pampering4Paws, a professional dog grooming service in Ringwood, located on the Hampshire/Dorset border. I provide a calm, one-to-one grooming experience tailored to each dog’s individual needs, ensuring they feel safe, relaxed, and cared for at every step.

I am a City & Guilds qualified dog groomer in Ringwood, hold a Level 3 Diploma in Dog Styling, and have additional qualifications in Canine First Aid and Animal Psychology. Using only eco-friendly, natural grooming products, I ensure that every groom is gentle on your dog and kind to the environment.

Dog Grooming Services in Ringwood

A full dog grooming session includes:

  • Bath with specially formulated canine shampoo

  • Coat clipping and trimming

  • Ear and eye cleaning

  • Nail trimming

Additional services are available depending on your dog’s coat, breed, and lifestyle needs.

All dogs are groomed on a 1:1 basis. This means:

  • No overlap or waiting with other dogs

  • A calm and stress-free environment

  • Time and attention focused solely on your pet

Every groom is tailored to suit your dog’s individual personality, health, and coat requirements. I also keep detailed grooming records for each dog, so your pet receives consistent and personalised care every time.

My Grooming Philosophy

  • Positive reinforcement only – I reward good behaviour and use patience and love to help dogs feel comfortable.

  • No drying cages or cabinets – all dogs are hand dried with warm air and never left unattended.

  • Safe and supportive handling – muzzles are avoided wherever possible, and if ever required, they are used only briefly with plenty of breaks.

  • Free familiarisation sessions – perfect for puppies or nervous dogs new to the grooming process.

My goal is to make dog grooming in Ringwood a positive, stress-free experience that your dog can actually enjoy.

Book Your Dog Grooming Appointment

The quickest way to book is through my online dog grooming booking system, where you can view available appointments and reserve your slot instantly.

👉 [Click here to book your dog grooming appointment in Ringwood]

If you’d prefer to chat first, I’m happy to discuss your dog’s needs. Please call me directly—but as I can’t always answer the phone during grooming sessions, text or WhatsApp often gets a quicker response.

About Me and In the P4P Studio

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About Me – Your Local Dog Groomer in Ringwood

Animals have been a lifelong passion of mine, and I share my home with five wonderful dogs: Clemmie, Tam, Alfie, Honey, and Lola.

After many years working behind a computer, and with some gentle encouragement from my youngest son, I decided it was time to follow my dream and retrain as a dog groomer. With the support of my family, I gained my professional grooming qualifications and, in 2014, opened Pampering4Paws from my fully fitted home studio.

I promise to care for your dog as if they were my own, providing a safe, loving, and professional environment for every grooming session


In 2014 I opened Pampering4Paws from my fully fitted home studio. 

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Why Regular Dog Grooming Matters

Regular dog grooming is essential for your pet’s health and wellbeing. It helps to:

  • Remove mats, tangles, dead hair, dirt, burrs, and thorns

  • Keep the coat and skin clean and healthy

  • Distribute natural oils for a shiny coat

  • Prevent discomfort and skin issues

Whether your dog is a long-haired breed or a short-coated companion, professional grooming keeps them happy, comfortable, and looking their best.

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Preparing for Grooming Pampering 4 Paws

Preparing for Grooming

Full credit to Miranda Wyeth of Panda’s Pet Grooming for this informative video. 

Preparing for Grooming – To teach your dog to stay still and get used to being handled, have some favourite treats in one hand. Hold them in front of his nose. With the other hand, rub along his back and tail. Then run your hand down each leg. Give a treat often to keep him interested.

Start again, running your hand down the back and tail, down each leg and this time pick up each paw in turn. Be careful not to hurt him, affect his balance or cause discomfort. You want to maintain his trust during this process. If he tries to wriggle or pull his paw free, don’t pull against him but don’t let go either. Gently keep hold of each paw, go with his movements and maintain a gentle grip. He’ll learn to relax while you’re holding his paws.

If he’s struggling and trying to get free of your handling, don’t let go. Hold him with relaxed arms, look away to show you’re not registering his protest and wait until he relaxes again. When he stops trying to wriggle free, give another treat to reward this behaviour.

The next steps are to get him used to being handled under his tail and around his anus and genitals. Most dogs instinctively protect themselves when approached here and it will probably need slow, patient attempts.

Practice running your fingers gently around his eyes and ears. If you haven’t already started, get your dog used to having his teeth cleaned twice a week. Finger toothbrushes are usually more acceptable to dogs than regular brushes.

At all times, stay patient and considerate and show your delight when he goes along with the handling without objection. He may feel unsure and any impatience or shouting from you will only compound this. Preparing for grooming

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