Mellow Mutts
At Mellow Mutts, we believe grooming is about so much more than a haircut. It’s about building trust, creating positive experiences, and helping every dog feel safe, comfortable and cared for.
Founded from a genuine love of dogs and a passion for understanding their behaviour, our aim is to provide calm, compassionate grooming tailored to each individual dog. Whether it’s a puppy’s first introduction, a nervous rescue, a senior companion, or a regular pamper session, every appointment is approached with patience, kindness and respect.
Dog Grooming
Meet The Founder
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Hi, I’m Sammy, the founder of Mellow Mutts Dog Grooming.
I’ve always had a huge love for animals, and from a young age I knew I wanted to build a career working with them. I studied Animal Management at Hartpury College, where I completed my Level 3 Extended Diploma. As part of my course, I undertook work experience at a local dog grooming salon, and that’s where I discovered my passion for grooming.
Over five years in the industry and that passion has only grown stronger. I am fully qualified with a Level 3 City & Guilds Diploma in Dog Grooming, am Canine First Aid trained, and have completed a variety of additional courses and attended lots of seminars to continue expanding my knowledge. I strongly believe that learning never stops, and I’m always looking for opportunities to further my education and develop my skills so that I can provide the very best care for every dog that comes through the door.
What I love most isn’t just transforming a dog’s appearance, it’s building trust with them and helping them feel safe and comfortable throughout the grooming process. Every dog is different, and I find it incredibly rewarding getting to know their individual personalities and adapting my approach to suit their needs.
Mellow Mutts was created because I wanted to offer something more than just a grooming appointment. I wanted to create a calm, welcoming space where dogs are treated with patience, kindness and understanding, whether they’re a confident regular, a nervous rescue, a playful puppy or a senior dog needing a little extra care.
I’m particularly passionate about canine behaviour, welfare and low-stress handling techniques because I believe that understanding dogs is just as important as grooming them. My goal is for every dog to leave the salon not only looking their best, but feeling comfortable, confident and cared for too.
Thank you for taking the time to learn a little about my journey and for trusting Mellow Mutts with your four-legged family members. I can’t wait to welcome you both.
Under photo - Qualified Level 3 City & Guilds Dog Groomer • Canine First Aid Trained • 5 Years’ Experience • Passionate About Welfare & Behaviour • Canine nutrition enthusiasts
Our Philosophy
At Mellow Mutts, we believe that grooming should never simply be about appearance, it should be about health, wellbeing, trust and creating positive experiences that last a lifetime.
Every dog has their own personality, preferences and comfort levels, and we believe it’s our responsibility to work with them, not against them. We take the time to understand each dog as an individual, reading their body language, respecting their boundaries, and adapting our approach to help them feel safe and relaxed throughout the grooming process.
We know that a calm and positive experience can make all the difference, especially for puppies, anxious dogs, rescues and senior pets. Building trust may take time, but it’s something we value above rushing through an appointment.
Education is also a huge part of who we are. We love helping owners understand their dog’s coat type, grooming requirements, skin health and behaviour, because we believe that working together gives every dog the best possible quality of life.
Our philosophy is rooted in compassion, patience and continuous learning. We are always striving to improve our knowledge and skills so that we can offer the highest standard of care to every dog that walks through our door.
Because to us, grooming isn’t just a service, it’s an opportunity to build trust, strengthen the bond between dogs and their owners, and help every dog leave feeling comfortable, confident and cared for.
