THE WASH

We will select the best combination of shampoo, conditioner and treatments to help enhance your dog’s skin and coat.  We have an amazing piece of kit in the Hydrobath, which delivers the shampoo through invigorating massage, that helps to increase blood flow to the skin, and remove excess dead hair. It can also help older dogs who may struggle with sore muscles.

THE PRE TRIM

The pre-trim preparation work is then carried out. Hygiene clipping, nail, ear and eye care.  These areas are vitally important for the health and wellbeing of your dog.

A little about us…

Lorna Humphreys LGCI, owner of Nose 2 Tail, has been a dog groomer since 1997, doing her initial training, (and popping back for refresher days) at the renowned salon Look North at Keighley.  The world of dog grooming has changed hugely since Lorna’s initial training, but the grooming industry still remains an unregulated one, and qualifications are not required to set up a grooming business!  Despite this, Lorna decided to put herself through her City and Guilds Level 3 independently, to develop her skills and provide her clients with a quality assurance – with the only industry recognised set of qualifications. In addition to the City and Guilds Level 3 Qualification, Lorna has also achieved her LGCI – awarded by City and Guilds in recognition of those at the highest professional level of their career. In 2019 Lorna completed her Higher Diploma – the highest level of qualification available in dog groomimg which earnt Lorna her prestigious place in The Guild Of Master Groomers, available to only a handful of groomers in the UK. She has also won and been placed at a number of UK grooming competitions, and believes strongly in the importance of self development, which benefits clients also, keeping up to speed with the ever changing grooming industry.

Specialising in Miniature Poodles and Miniature Wire Dachshunds as her favourite breeds, Lorna has had success in the show ring with her Miniature Poodles, and has enjoyed showing and being placed at Crufts.  Often found on the fields as well as the show ring or competition circuit, Lorna believes in the importance of letting dogs be dogs in addition to keeping her dogs coats fit for the ring!  Lorna grooms a variety of breeds for the show ring, and enjoys the attention to detail required to complete specific show trims.

Now available – Behaviour and Training

Always striving to further her education, as well as what she can offer to her clients, Lorna has utilised her 28 years of experience to gain her qualifications as a canine behaviour specialist. Her sister business, Apricot Dog Behaviour and Training, is a compassionate, science-based dog behaviour & training service, dedicated to helping caregivers build safe, supportive, and lasting relationships with their dogs. Using ethical, positive reinforcement methods, Apricot Dog focuses on everything from puppy foundations to reactivity and breed-specific education, specialising in dog grooming related issues. With a warm, approachable style and a commitment to clarity and kindness, Lorna aims to empower caregivers with the knowledge and confidence to help their dogs thrive. Learn more here