Why Choose Professional Dog Grooming in North Yorkshire

We understand how important it is to provide the very best grooming experience for your dog or puppy. That’s why, at Vanity Fur VIP in Sherburn, near Malton in North Yorkshire, we go out of our way to offer professional, tailored grooming services that meet your dog’s individual needs.

Your dog’s welfare is always at the heart of what we do. We follow a strong ethical approach and ensure that every aspect of grooming meets the highest standards. Grooming isn’t just about looking good it’s about supporting your dog’s physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.

Why is Professional Dog Grooming Important?

Professional grooming plays a vital role in maintaining your dog’s skin and coat health. Regular grooming helps to prevent matting and discomfort, allows early detection of skin issues or growths, and ensures your dog looks and feels their best.

Grooming is an essential part of responsible dog ownership whether you visit a professional groomer like Vanity Fur VIP or maintain your dog’s coat at home.

(You can find out more about the importance of grooming in our blog “Why is grooming essential for your dog")

Our Grooming Ethos – What Makes Us Different

At Vanity Fur VIP Dog Grooming, we’re proud to be one of only a handful of Approved Groomers for the “Taking the Grrr Out of Grooming Your Dog” programme.

This means:

• Each dog is treated as an individual. We take extra time and break the grooming process down for anxious dogs.

• We cater for elderly dogs who may have arthritis or other conditions, allowing them to lie down during the groom and take breaks when needed.

• Building trust is at the core of what we do.

• We offer a true one-to-one service, only one dog at a time, with no cages or crates.

  
  

Keeping Up with What’s New in UK Grooming

As with all professions, dog grooming is constantly evolving. At Vanity Fur VIP, we stay up to date with the latest training, techniques, and innovations.

We regularly take part in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) by attending grooming events and educational workshops. We also compete in grooming competitions, where our work is judged and critiqued by professionals helping us continually improve.

We actively seek feedback from our clients and always listen. Understanding dog behaviour is another priority, which is why we stay current with the latest research on handling anxious or nervous dogs.

Recent developments we’ve focused on include:

• The growing importance of behaviour handling in the grooming environment, especially for puppies, rescue dogs, and those that are anxious. At Vanity Fur VIP we offer tailored grooming and consistent routines.

• The shift in client priorities with wellbeing now considered more important than styling. At Vanity Fur VIP, your dog’s comfort and happiness always come first.

These are all essential parts of the grooming at Vanity Fur VIP.

What makes Vanity Fur VIP different?

We’re a small, local business that cares for your dog as if they were our own. We work with you and your dog on a one-to-one basis.

Our services include:

• Behaviour assessments and plans to help reduce grooming anxiety

• Puppy introductions to build confidence from an early age

• One-to-one grooming only

• Health and wellbeing checks as standard

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Services tailored to your dog

Whether you’re new to dog ownership or have been visiting us for years, we offer a full range of services tailored to your dog’s needs:

• Puppy introductions (starting around two weeks after their final vaccination)

• Spa treatments

• Bath, Brush and Blow-dry

• Full grooms for short- and long-haired breeds

• Nail clipping, ear cleaning, and hygiene trims

  
  

Before every groom, we’ll discuss your preferences to ensure you feel confident your dog is in safe hands. We pride ourselves in being open and honest with every one of our clients.

Choosing a Professional Dog Groomer in North Yorkshire

With so many groomers across North Yorkshire and the UK, how do you choose a groomer that will care and look after your dog? Here’s what we recommend:

• Don’t just compare prices consider qualifications, experience, quality of service, safety standards, and consistency.

• Meet the owner and groomer of Vanity Fur VIP, a great groomer will answer your questions openly and honestly.

• Ask about their sustainability practices and the quality of products they use.

• Check whether they’re experienced in handling anxious dogs and have additional behaviour training.

Visiting from Outside North Yorkshire? You’re Welcome!

Whether you’re travelling through North Yorkshire, visiting Scarborough or Malton, maybe you’ve recently moved to the area, Vanity Fur VIP is here for you and your dog.

We have several clients that come from outside North Yorkshire, during holidays, relocations, or for those unexpected grooming needs.  Every dog receives the same level of care and attention, no matter how often they visit.

Putting Dogs at the Heart of What We Do

Your dog is like a member of our family we care for every single one of them.  Giving them hugs and treating them with respect and kindness.   Every groom is carried out with kindness, respect, and patience. We aim to make each dog feel relaxed and happy, helping them to enjoy the grooming experience and look forward to coming back.

Testimonials

“Melanie is awesome! My dog hates groomers and hasn’t been groomed properly for over a year. Not only is Melanie working with Jigme to gain his trust, but she’s educating and training me too!”– M. Munn

“Amazing lady. My dog Zeus loves going to her and is always excited to see her. He always comes back fresh and looking amazing. Definitely recommend her.”– M. Stevenson

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find a professional dog groomer in North Yorkshire?

Vanity Fur VIP provides expert dog grooming services across North Yorkshire.  We are based in Sherburn, Near Malton in North Yorkshire, we welcome visitors from anywhere in North Yorkshire and the UK who want the best grooming experience with the highest quality of service and safety.

Best dog groomer to visit if relocating with a dog?

At Vanity Fur VIP we often get enquiries from clients that have recently moved into new homes in the area.  Whether you’ve relocated to North Yorkshire or are looking for a dog groomer nearby, Vanity Fur VIP is here to help and get you and your dog settled into a regular grooming routine ensuring your dog will settle.

Best dog groomer to visit if relocating with a dog?

Vanity Fur VIP we provide the very best grooming service for your dog.

Ready for a Dog-Centred Approach to Grooming?

If you’re looking for professional dog grooming services in North Yorkshire that put your dog’s health, comfort, and wellbeing first, Vanity Fur VIP is here for you.

Call us with any questions, or send us a message through our contact form we’d love to hear from you.

Love,

Melanie @ Vanity Fur VIP