hand stripping
Dead coat worked out by hand to keep a wiry texture looking right.
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Ruff-Life Dog Grooming looks after dogs of every coat and size on Brighton Rd in Lancing. Hand stripping, clipping, trimming, bathing and finishing, all done by hand in the salon.
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Coat by coat, one dog at a time
From a full clip to a quick tidy-up, the work is matched to the dog in front of us. Tell us about your dog's coat and we will talk you through the options.
face trim
Face and beard tidied so your dog can see and eat in comfort.
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full clip
A full body clip, taken to the length that suits your dog's coat.
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bath, blow dry
A proper wash and a full blow dry before any scissor work begins.
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tidy-up
Finishing and a tidy-up between full grooms to keep things neat.
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frequently asked question about
Most dogs come in for a bath and blow dry, then clipping or scissor work, then finishing and a tidy-up. What happens in between depends on your dog's coat, so tell us what you are after when you call.
Yes, hand stripping is part of what we do for wiry coats. Ring us on 07876 576169 and we can talk about whether it suits your dog.
Dogs are groomed one at a time, so the salon stays calm. Let us know how your dog is with handling before you come in and we will work to that.
Yes, a face and beard trim can be done on its own. A tidy-up between full grooms is a common reason dogs come in.
We are open Tuesday and Friday from 9:30am to 6:00pm, and Wednesday from 7:30am to 5:00pm. We are closed Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
We are on Brighton Rd, Lancing BN15 8LJ. Call 07876 576169 on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday to book your dog in.
Good to know
A few short reads on coats
Small things that make the next groom easier.
How to tell a wiry coat from a soft one
A quick look at what the coat on your dog's back is actually doing, and why it changes how it should be groomed.
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Why the beard needs more attention than the back
Faces get wet, muddy and matted first. What to keep an eye on between trims.
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Getting your dog used to being handled
Simple handling at home, paws, ears and face, so the salon feels less strange.
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