Nervous dogs
Worried your dog might struggle with grooming?
You’re not alone. Sarah regularly works with dogs who feel nervous, have had a difficult past experience, or simply need more time.
No rushing. No pressure.
Because Sarah works with one dog at a time, there’s room to go at your dog’s pace. That might mean:
- Taking breaks when your dog needs them
- Working slowly, one step at a time
- Sitting with them until they settle
- Adapting or shortening the groom completely
Help Sarah get to know your dog
When you enquire, tell Sarah what your dog finds difficult — handling feet, dryers, being lifted — and anything that has helped before. It makes the first appointment calmer for everyone.
Plenty of happy, confident dogs come to SJ’s too, and every groom is shaped around the individual dog.
More about SarahTell Sarah what your dog needs.
Every appointment starts with a conversation about your dog’s coat, temperament and needs.