Pooch & Paws
"The journey of life is sweeter when travelled with a dog"
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Welcome to
Pooch & Paws
Pooch & Paws Dog Grooming is a purpose built studio in a rural setting in Co. Laois, offering a loving and caring home from home environment for your dog. We are only a couple of minutes drive to the town of Abbeyleix and the villages of Ballinakill and Durrow and only 15klm from Portlaoise. Fully insured and I work on a one to one basis to ensure all my fur clients receive the VIP treatment they deserve. Bookings are by appoinment only.
About Me
For those who know me they will tell you my love for dogs has no boundaries, I have always loved and owned dogs from a very young age. I have five adored dogs, two Irish Water Spaniels, a Cocker Spaniel and two Springer Spaniels and down through the years I have always groomed my own dogs. I enjoy dog shows and currently show one of my Irish Water Spaniels. Following a career in Hotel Management spanning 30 years in the UK and home here in Ireland I took the step in 2022 to move away from the industry and follow my lifelong dream to work with dogs.
During this time I completed the iPET Level 3 Award in Introduction to Dog Grooming. I then went on further to achieve the iPET Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming and Salon Management studying and learning from Ireland's first International Certified Master Groomer, the very talented Cathy Bruen in Canine Creations in Dublin. I have also completed the Canine First Responder Certificate and I am a member of the IPDGA - Irish Professional Dog Groomers Association.
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Pooch & Paws is a purpose built studio in a rural setting with all the required equipment to help make the experience for your dog stress free and comfortable. Bookings are by appointment only and I work on a one to one basis to ensure all my fur clients get the VIP treatment they deserve. When your dog is with me they are the only one in the studio so a quiet relaxed experience for them receiving my full attention. I firmly believe in a fear free, positive approach when grooming your "best friend" and I can ensure all dogs are treated as part of the family.
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Martina
February 2024
Groomers Got Talent Belfast
3rd - Beginners Class
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October 2023
Madra Mania Dublin
5th - Newcomer to Grooming
Awards
Our Services
Full Groom & Style
Health check, nails trimmed & filed, ears cleaned, double shampoo, conditioner, facial, warm blow dry, de-shed/brush/comb, clipping and scissoring styling to your requirements.
For long/curly/double coat breeds.
Bath & Blow Dry
Health check, nails trimmed & filed, ears cleaned, double shampoo, conditioner, facial, warm blow dry, de-shed/brush/comb, hygiene trim (eyes, feet, bottom).
For short and smooth coats.
Puppy Introduction Package
​Your puppy should be introduced to grooming from 12-14 weeks of age after they have received their second set of vaccinations. Waiting to groom until they are older could mean a stressful experience for them. We advise early introduction to offer a positive and enjoyable experience for your dog so as they grow they will see grooming as a normal happy part of their everyday life. I offer a puppy introduction package which includes three visits of different experiences to include a groom on the last visit. Contact me for more details.
Pooch & Paws Studio
Location
Pooch & Paws Dog Grooming Studio is situated in a beautiful rural setting in Co. Laois. Distances to the following areas:-
Co. Laois
Ballinakill 1.5km
Abbeyleix 3km
Ballyouskill 4km
Ballacolla 6km
Durrow 8km
Rathdowney 10km
Cullahill 11km
Portlaoise 15km
Co.Kilkenny
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Ballyragget 6km
Castlecomer 8km
Jenkinstown 12km
Freshford 15km
Johnstown 25km
Urlingford 29km
Kilkenny City 35km
Get in Touch
Please feel free to contact me to discuss your requirements in more detail. If you would like to make an appointment to visit with your dog and meet me and see the studio (no obligation to book) I would be delighted to welcome you with your dog to discuss the grooming options available. My priority is for your dog to have a happy experience from the start and for you to be happy with the service provided.
From the "Pawrents"
Bella & Cassie
Thank you so much for a great job done on my 2 dogs, they were exactly the way I wanted them, great service will definitely be back again and would highly recommend,
thanks again
Charlie & Bobby
Thank you so much for doing such a fantastic job with Charlie & Bobby..their coats are sparkling and they came home so happy and relaxed after their spa day.
Jessie
Thank you so much Martina, absolutely fantastic. Jessie is so so happy.
Get in touch
Please do contact me if you would like to make an appointment or discuss your dogs grooming requirements.
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Telephone/Text/Whatapp: 086 1287281
Email: poochpawsstudio@gmail.com
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Address: Raggettstown, Ballinakill, Co. Laois
