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A complete groom from top to tail, finished to suit your dog's coat.
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Lilac Cottage Dog Grooming looks after dogs of every size and coat type in Hereford. Full grooms, baths, nails and breed trims, all done by Helen.
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From a quick bath to a full breed trim, every dog is handled gently and at their own pace. Nervous and reactive dogs are welcome.

A complete groom from top to tail, finished to suit your dog's coat.
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A proper wash and shampoo, then dried off ready to go home.
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Nail clipping, done calmly and without a fuss.
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A thorough brush-out to lift loose hair from a heavy coat.
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Breed trims and hand-stripping for coats that need it.
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Rated 5 out of 5 from 11 Google reviews.
“Our little cavachon is very nervous but loves going for a haircut. The groomer has a wonderful way with dogs.”
“Helen has done a fantastic job with our two Jack Russells. Really can't recommend highly enough!!! Great with reactive dogs too.”
“She seems to enjoy her pamper sessions and comes back looking beautiful.”
“Really pleased with my spaniel groom , perfectly done . Ellie was happy going in and coming out .”
“when you see the results of her work you know she is a professional dog groomer”
“The best grooming I've ever had for my dog.”
FAQs
We offer full grooms, baths and shampoos, nail clipping, de-shedding brush-outs, and breed trims and hand-stripping. Tell us about your dog's coat and we will talk you through what suits it.
Yes, from Jack Russells and terriers to cavachons and spaniels. Give us a ring on 01981 580473 and describe your dog's coat.
Nervous dogs are very welcome and are handled gently and at their own pace. Owners of nervous dogs regularly tell us their dog is happy going in and coming out.
Yes, reactive dogs are looked after here and owners have said so in their reviews. Let us know before you book so we can plan the visit around your dog.
We are in Hereford HR2 8LU. Ring 01981 580473 to book a slot and we will find a time that works.
Many owners book their next appointment before they leave, so it is worth ringing ahead. Call 01981 580473 and ask what is free.
Good to know
Small things that keep your dog comfortable between grooms.

Where mats tend to form and how a few minutes of brushing keeps a coat easy to work with.

Small steps that help a worried dog settle, and what to tell us before the first visit.

What hand-stripping is for, and which coats do better with it than with clipping.