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A complete groom from nose to tail, taken at your dog's pace.
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Shelby's Gentle Paws is a dog grooming salon on Halyard Cl in Gosport. Full grooms, baths and blow-dries, nail trims, de-shedding and puppy first grooms, all done at the dog's pace.
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Calm, unhurried grooming, one dog at a time
From a full groom to a quick nail trim, every dog gets the time they need to settle. Ring to talk through what would suit your dog.
bath and blow-dry
A proper wash and a gentle dry for a clean, settled coat.
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nail trim
A quick, careful trim for dogs who need their nails kept in check.
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de-shed
A brush out and de-shed to lift loose coat and knots.
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puppy groom
A first groom for puppies, kept short and friendly.
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trusted by gosport dog owners
Rated 5 out of 5 from 3 Google reviews.
“What really sets Shelby apart is how much she genuinely cares about the dogs she grooms.”
“he is very nervous but I've never seen him so calm and the groomers will definitely use again!”
“She never rushes them and takes the time to make sure each dog is comfortable and settled, especially if they're nervous or unsure about grooming.”
“Shelby was so lovely and great with him”
“Shelby was great with my Jack Russell!”
“Took my Toby here for the first time booked through the website really easy”
FAQs
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Nervous dogs are welcome here. Shelby does not rush them, taking the time to get each dog comfortable and settled first.
Yes, puppy first grooms are one of the things we do. Ring to talk through what your puppy is ready for.
A brush out and de-shed lifts the loose coat before it ends up on your floor. Tell us how your dog's coat has been and we will suggest what to book.
A bath and blow-dry on its own is fine, no full groom needed. A nail trim can be added if that is all else that is due.
We are on Halyard Cl, Gosport PO13 9XH. Open Monday to Friday from 9:30am to 2:30pm, Saturday from 9:00am to 2:30pm, and closed on Sunday.
Book online or ring us on 07375 946029. Many owners book their next visit before they leave, so it is worth asking about the date you want.
Good to know
A few reads for dog owners
Small, practical notes from the grooming table.
Getting a nervous dog through their first groom
What helps a worried dog settle, and why going slowly matters more than going quickly.
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Brushing between grooms, and why it pays off
A few minutes with a brush at home keeps knots from turning into a problem on the table.
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Your puppy's first visit to the groomer
How to get a puppy used to being handled, bathed and dried before the full groom.
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