Frequently asked questions

The studio is a private, appointment-only space at Elm Cottage, Chester Lane, Little Budworth, Cheshire CW7 2QJ, a short drive from Winsford, Tarporley, Northwich and Delamere.

You can book online at any time through the booking page, or call Ella on 07503 122205. If it's your dog's first visit, or you'd like advice on which service to choose, just get in touch first.

It depends on your dog's size, coat and condition. Most grooms take between one and a half and three hours. Ella will give you a collection time when you drop off, and nothing is ever rushed.

Yes. Appointments are one-to-one in a calm, quiet studio, and Ella works at your dog's pace with breaks whenever they need them. Let her know about any worries when you book.

Yes. Puppies are welcome once they have completed their vaccinations. A first visit is kept short and positive, so your puppy gets used to the bath, dryer and table and grows up enjoying being groomed.

A Full Groom costs £33 for extra small and teacup dogs, up to £70 for extra large breeds. A Shampoo, Bath & Tidy starts at £22. Hand stripping is priced individually, and interim services such as nail trims start from £7.

A consultation and coat check, a shampoo and conditioning bath, blow-dry and brush-out, a full haircut in a breed-standard or bespoke style, nail trim, ear clean, hygiene trim and paw pad tidy.

Dogs with continuously growing coats, such as Poodles, Cockapoos, Shih Tzus and Bichons, are best groomed every four to eight weeks. Double-coated breeds benefit from a seasonal bath and de-shed. A Bath & Tidy between full grooms keeps everything fresh.

A gentle, tear-free facial cleanse using a blueberry-based wash. It freshens the face and helps lift tear staining. It can be added to any groom for £5.

Your dog's comfort always comes first. Light tangles can be brushed out, but heavy matting is painful to de-mat, so Ella may recommend clipping shorter and letting the coat grow back healthily. She'll always talk it through with you first.

Hand stripping removes dead outer coat by hand rather than cutting it. It keeps a wire coat's natural texture, colour and weather resistance, which clipping gradually softens and dulls.

Wire-coated breeds such as Border Terriers, West Highland Terriers, Cairn Terriers, Wire Fox Terriers, Schnauzers, Airedales, Lakeland Terriers and Wire-haired Dachshunds. Some Spaniels also benefit from partial stripping.

Hand stripping is priced individually because time depends on the breed, coat condition and how recently it was last stripped. Get in touch for a bespoke quote.

Yes. Walks start from £9 for 30 minutes, and are available within 15 miles of Little Budworth.

A monthly membership at £150 a month that includes an 8-walk bank, a full groom every 8 weeks, priority scheduling and a direct line to Ella. Additional dogs from the same household are £75 a month.

Yes. Ella holds a Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming, is canine first aid trained and fully insured, and has more than four years' professional experience caring for dogs.

No. There's one private studio, in Little Budworth. Clients drive over from Winsford, Tarporley, Northwich, Delamere, Kelsall, Cuddington, Sandiway, Hartford, Davenham, Whitegate, Weaverham, Middlewich, Chester and further afield.