Most dogs and cats are not afraid of being clean. They are afraid of noise, strangers, slippery tables and being rushed. Fear-free grooming removes those triggers one by one.

A calm pet is not a well-behaved pet. It is a pet who has been given enough time.

These are the habits our groomers follow on every visit, whatever the breed.

• One pet per suite, never caged
• Low-noise dryers and non-slip tables
• Breaks whenever the pet asks for one
• Treats and praise at every step
• The same groomer from start to finish

If your pet dreads the groomer, start with a short meet and greet. A good first visit changes everything.