Taking our darling dogs to the groomers is all part of being a responsible dog owner – and their coats need regular maintenance just like our own hair.
But while a trip to the hairdresser can be therapeutic for us owners, not all dogs enjoy the experience. Some can find it pretty stressful.
But a groomer in Childwall does all she can to ensure her four-legged clients enjoy their pamper, including reiki.
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Holistic dog groomer Julie Wakeham, owner of Hair of the Dog, places a lot of importance on making sure her salon is a calming place for dogs.
Not only does she want them to leave looking beautifully preened, she wants them to leave happy too.
But what is holistic dog grooming?
Julie said: “What we do is we just sort of treat each dog individually