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Puppy’s First Groom

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Puppy Grooms: Available up to 6 months old

Puppy groom at Honey Paws focuses on introducing your puppy to the grooming process while they are still young.

This appointment focuses on building trust and confidence rather than achieving a full haircut. Everything is carried out slowly and calmly to ensure your puppy feels secure and supported.

The aim is to make your puppy feel safe and confident, setting them up for a lifetime of stress-free grooming.

Puppy Grooming experience includes:

Your puppy’s first visit to Honey Paws is all about positive exposure and gentle handling.

  • Warm bath using a mild, puppy-safe shampoo

  • Gentle towel and blow dry introduction

  • Light brush through

  • Introduction to nail trimming

  • Gentle ear clean

  • Hygiene tidy if appropriate


Each step is adapted to suit your puppy’s temperament, with plenty of reassurance and breaks if needed.

Why early grooming matters

Early grooming experiences play an important role in your puppy’s development. A calm and positive first groom helps prevent fear or anxiety around handling, brushing and drying in the future. It also allows early checks for coat condition, skin health and nail growth, setting the foundation for a lifetime of healthy grooming habits.

What to expect on the day

The first appointment may take slightly longer to allow your puppy time to settle and explore the environment. Grooming at Honey Paws is carried out on a one-to-one basis to create a calm, relaxed atmosphere. Owners are usually asked to leave during the session so puppies can focus and adjust independently, which often helps them relax more quickly.
PriceFrom £25

One-to-one appointments

Calm home salon

Hydro bath

No cages

Fully insured

DBS checked

iPET Level 3 Diploma

Climate Control

One-to-one appointments

Calm home salon

Hydro bath

No cages

Fully insured

DBS checked

iPET Level 3 Diploma

Climate Control

How to book

WhatsApp is the fastest way to book with us
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Contact us on WhatsApp, by Telephone, or by Email

We prefer WhatsApp as you can easily share a recent pic of your dog, and make additional bookings easily. But you can also use email or give us a call.
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Discuss available times

We'll give you some options that suit your schedule and estimate the price. Payments can be made preferably by Cash, Bank Transfer, alternatively by Contactless upon collection of your pet.
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Cancellation Policy

We understand that plans can change. Please give at least 48 hours’ notice if you need to cancel or rearrange your appointment.

Repeated late cancellations or missed appointments may require a booking deposit for future appointments.

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One-time registration

Use our booking form to register your dog, vet, and personal details. Subsequent bookings can be made quickly using WhatsApp once registered.

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Please complete the new dog booking request if you haven't previously registered.

You can use the form below to send a booking request. We will confirm your booking ASAP.

Pet information
e.g. mixed, Springer Spaniel
Can we use photos in social media posts?
Owner information
Vet information
If requesting shaving, please check this to consent

By registering you confirm that all of the above information is true and accurate, and that you have not withheld any information that may put the above pet or groomer at any risk due to misleading or inaccurate information.

Where to find us
Address

8 Saffron Gardens, St Helen’s, United Kingdom

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