Specialist Groomer for Nervous Dogs and First Time Puppy Grooms
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Dog Grooming in Tyne and Wear
Holistic dog grooming for Happy Pets
Raggy Rascals is a calm, supportive space where dogs can learn to feel safe, relaxed, and comfortable with grooming.
Grooming here isn’t rushed or forced.
Instead, it’s built around trust, understanding, and working at your dog’s pace — because how your dog feels matters just as much as how they look.
Cooperative Care, Restraint Free, Dog Led, Behaviour Grooming Specialist and Graduate of the Holistic Grooming Academy
Our Services
Re Introduction to Grooming Programme
If your dog is nervous or has had a negative experience at a traditional grooming salon, a care plan will be the first service for your dog. This care plan will build confidence by using methods such as ACE free work and co operative introduction to equipment.
Each programme is unique to your dogs needs, these programmes run for 6 sessions over 6 weeks.
Puppy introduction to grooming package
This is for puppies from 12 weeks to 24 weeks of age and is designed to ensure your puppy is introduced to grooming in a positive consent-based grooming environment. This package runs over 4 weekly visits. Each visit will progress your puppy toward being well prepared for their full groom.
Full Groom
This includes:
Basic health check (teeth, eyes, ears etc)
Shampoo and conditioning treatment that are kind to dogs skin health
Full brush of coat (any matts will be cut or shaved as we operate a no de-matting policy)
Trimming of nails
Removal of fur between pads
Ear cleaning
Treats (dietary restrictions to be discussed prior to appointment)
Clipping/scissoring of coat as appropriate (coat type dependant)
Dog Nail Trims
If your dog is nervous or has had a negative experience at a traditional grooming salon, my consent based approach to nail trims could be just what you dog needs.
Small Animal Nail Trim
Our small furry friends also need their nails trimmed. Rabbits and Guinea pigs are regular visitors at Raggy Rascals.
Small animal and cat sitting service
I love all animals at Raggy Rascals and small animal and cat sitting are one of the service that we particularly enjoy. This service means your cat or small animal can stay safe and comfortable in their own home while we visit to take care of there needs.
The Holistic Grooming Academy
Holistic dog grooming is a tailored approach to meet the dog's individual needs embracing a more dog-centered approach.
Using a wholistic view of the dog's welfare and overall health. Holistic grooming uses a consent-based method using a gentle and comprehensive approach to grooming and behaviour.
About Raggy Rascals Holistic Dog Grooming and Pet Services
I’m Clare, the owner of Raggy Rascals Holistic Dog Grooming and Pet Services. I provide one-to-one, consent-based grooming from my home-based, crate-free salon, with just one dog at a time. This allows me to focus entirely on your dog’s comfort, security, and individual needs.
Every dog is different. Some need time, patience, and reassurance; others simply benefit from a quieter, more considered environment. At Raggy Rascals, all breeds are welcome — and I have a real soft spot for the larger breeds in particular.
I use high-quality, gentle and pet-friendly products and equiptment and tailor every session to suit your dog, always prioritising wellbeing over perfection. My aim is to support dogs feel more confident over time, while giving owners peace of mind that their dog is being listened to and respected.
Animals have always been at the heart of our family. We share our home with two dogs, and your dog will be cared for with the same compassion, patience, and respect that I give my own.
I am a Graduate of the Holistic Grooming Academy, which reflects my commitment to ongoing learning and to grooming in an ethical, science-informed, animal-centred way. This approach underpins everything I do at Raggy Rascals.
Here, grooming is not about control — it’s about cooperation, trust, and kindness.
Safe and Comfortable Environment
I would love to welcome you to Raggy Rascals Holistic Dog Grooming. All new customers are required to attend a Meet and Treat prior to booking any appointment!
Request your ‘Meet and Treat’ session today and welcome in a whole-istic new way of grooming your dog with less stress by booking an introduction call here!
How We Work:
Our 3-Step Journey
Because we use a holistic, consent-based method, we do not simply book appointments for full grooms immediately. We follow a specific path to ensure your dog is ready and willing to participate:
1️⃣ Introduction Call
The Introduction Call : Your journey begins by booking an introduction call. This allows us to make initial contact before scheduling your visit. We will discuss past experiences, home environment and anything that you struggle with at home. If you are happy with what we have discussed your meet and treat will be booked on this call.
2️⃣ Meet and Treat
The "Meet and Treat" (Mandatory) This is the most important part of your journey with us and is required for all new customers.
• What it is: A relaxed session where you and your dog visit the salon to meet Clare.
• The Goal: It allows your dog to explore the environment without the pressure of a groom. We will discuss your dog's history, your concerns, and how holistic grooming will benefit them.
•The Outcome: We will tailor a specific plan for your dog's needs, whether that is a full groom, a puppy introduction, or a confidence-building programme
3️⃣ Book a Service
Our Tailored Service Once we have a plan, we book the appropriate service. This might be a standard groom or a specialised programme:
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Raggy Rascals Holistic Dog Grooming & Pet Services
Caring for your pet’s well-being is at the heart of everything we do.
Salon Postcode: NE10 8JF
Phone Number: 0777 8373571
