Our Journey
We are a family run business!
Welcome to Paddle & Play! With over 11 years of experience, we are passionate about grooming dogs of all shapes and sizes, whether in our salon or through our mobile service at Paws, Claws & Hooves which has been our baby. Our dream has expanded with the creation of Paddle and Play, a dedicated space designed not only to groom dogs but also to enhance their health and well-being. We look forward to to serve both new and returning clients with our grooming, swimming, pet equipment, and amazing doggy daycare services!
Team
Meet Our Experts
Gaby
Gaby is a co-owner Paddle and Play, dedicated to providing exceptional care pets. With qualifications in dog and cat grooming, she has been grooming since the age of 19 and is also trained in first aid, animal management, handling, and behavior. Her extensive knowledge of various breeds, combined with her love for big dogs, ensures that every grooming session is tailored to meet their needs. Recently, Gaby expanded her expertise by qualifying in hydrotherapy, enhancing her ability to support pets' health and well-being.
Katrina
Meet Katrina, co-owner of Paddle and Play, and a passionate pet groomer with extensive experience. Known affectionately as the "cat lady," she has honed her skills in pet first aid, handling, and behavior, ensuring your furry friends receive the best care. With years of experience around dogs and a recent qualification as a Hydrotherapist, Katrina is dedicated to enhancing the well-being of your pets.
Cherie
Meet Cherie, our dedicated groomer at Paws, Claws & Hooves. Known affectionately as the "geordie one," she has built a strong reputation among our clients over the years. Cherie's passion for animals shines through in her work, and her extensive knowledge of dog food and equipment ensures every pet receives the best care. You'll also find her in our swimming pool, assisting dogs with fitness and weight loss, making her a true asset to our team!
Team
Meet Our Experts
Fiona
Fiona has been an integral part of the Paws, Claws & Hooves family for around six years. Not only does she contribute her expertise to our team, but she is also Auntie to Gaby and sister-in-law to Katrina. A highly valued member, Fiona has been honing her grooming skills alongside our professional groomers. We are grateful to have her as part our team!
Caitlin
Meet Katlin, our shining star who has been with us for a year! An extremely talented and fully qualified groomer, she is dedicated to making your pets feel amazing. Katlin, along with our passionate team, will be working in Paws, Claws & Hooves and Paddle and play within grooming and swimming.
Kirsty
Kirsty may be the youngest member of our team but her talent and determination shine through. She confidently handles dogs of all sizes, never backing down even from the more energetic ones. Kirsty is dedicated to thoroughly prepping all our grooming clients and is to expand her skills by learning from our experienced groomers We're excited to see her grow in her role!
We are always on the look out for extra staff - if you have experience and/or qualifications in hydrotherapy, dog grooming or animal management please drop us an email.
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