Hounds & Hooves

Hi everyone,

i hope you all had a loveky Christmas and a happy bew year

I just wanted to come on to say i will still be grooming XL Bullies. Nothing has changed my end. For insurance purposes i just need to see your exemption form if it has been done yet and just need to follow the rules with lead and muzzle to my door.

More news coming soon for an additional service i will be offering for dogs 🦮🐕‍🦺

Because who doesn’t love ragwort picking in the rain. It was a very soggy day yesterday but at least the weather is now good for the cut today so the farmer is happy 😊

found a friend when pulling up the ragwort which was nice 🥰

I thought I would come on and put a polite reminder up for any new people that have liked and followed my page ☺️

For all services I’d like to have at least 48 hours notice of any cancellation or rearrangement so I can get a slight chance on fitting someone else in that gap. If it’s less than 48 hours unfortunately there will be a full charge of appointment.

I work on a 1 to 1 family basis so there will only be 1 families dogs in at any 1 time with plenty of gap in between just incase to allow for traffic so there is no cross over. I do not have my own dog in the home he unfortunately crossed the rainbow bridge just after Christmas. I do however have a cat so i try and shut her away if on the rare occasion she is indoors but she normally takes herself out when she hears the door go.

If your dog isn’t keen on the grooming process I need to know exactly where and what they do so I can adapt. I have taken in many nervous agressive Rottweilers over the years so I am more than happy to accommodate but I do need to know everything for my safety as well as theirs.

Don’t forget I also offer grooming for cats, rabbits and Guinea pigs, and I am also happy to bath other animals such as ferrets (milk bath) and anything else far and few between. I also offer nail clips for all and every animal as well if that’s all you need. I have special nail clippers for small animals so no one is left out ☺️

It’s always fun when you have a messy one 🤣🫣 rewarding when it’s sorted out and finished though!

My diary is open for ragwort and w**d picking.

🌾 no minimum time required to book

🌾 no deposit taken

🌾 only pay for the hours worked

🌾 small and big jobs, more pickers can be organised to get the jobs done quicker if big jobs.

🌾short notice available, diary is organised to allow for the ‘oh my god where has all this shot up from’ moments.

🌾 can cover the most of Oxfordshire.

For any more information please don’t hesitate to message me.

Little snooze after having a first puppy groom for this little beaut 🥰

Ragwort picking will definitely keep the team busy over the summer!

Some before and after pics of beds ☺️ need to get more taken.

Hi Guys,

Sorry I haven’t posted in a while, there has been some additions behind the scenes to my services. As some of you may know I also have a love for horses so I have added horses to the mix, I will be having a rebrand so if you see a new name and logo please don’t panic I am trying to keep everything in 1 place to save the confusion of 2 pages posting twice! I am still offering dog grooming with the option of week days, late evenings and both weekend days so I can be flexible around the dog grooming and horse work so please don’t hesitate to message me, especially about my late evening appointments and weekend appointments for grooming.

I hope you are all having an amazing summer so far!

Lorna
Hounds & Hooves
(Previously Known as Heathers Hounds)

I have a couple of grooming spaces available next week.

If you would like an appointment please don’t hesitate to message me on here, facebook messenger, text message or WhatsApp on 07751869079

I can now offer both weekend days and late night appointments.

Based Oxford

Hi guys,

I just came on to let you all know I have moved to a place in Oxford as my scooter is still causing so many unreliability issues it was just easier to move closer to home. I understand some of you may be too far but there are plenty of shops and supermarkets down the road if anyone is happy to travel and kill 2 birds with 1 stone. If you will get stuck with a school run or work meetings there is no rush we can work out a different drop off/collection time so don’t panic 🥰

I look forward to seeing you all soon 🥰

It was lovely to see some new faces today as well as the lovely Luna, everyone was good as gold for their first visit 🥰

Hi all,

I am going to be expanding my services to make life so much easier for you as pawrents!

Have you just got a new puppy, unsure of what you need to do, what grooming items to use for your specific pooch or the best way to get through the brushing in 1 sitting? I will now be offering a 1-1 session with you and your puppy (must have 2 vaccines and 2 weeks clear of 2nd vaccine) I will be going through handling, technique of grooming, equipment for your furr baby and answer questions about anything you may need to know for £50 your puppy will also receive a puppy groom and a goody bag to go home with.

Have you just taken on an older dog or just rescued a breed you have never had before? We all have to start somewhere, right?! I can offer the same service as the new puppy session but price will vary as it will depend on the size of the dog and coat type. Will also include a bath and a goody bag.

Are you interested in becoming a dog groomer? I am contemplating offering training on a 1-1 basis for someone wanting to become a dog groomer with the option of staying on after if wanted with a shuffle around and a new smaller bath (going in soon) if you are interested in the dog grooming option please don’t hesitate to message me for more options. A starter kit will be included in the training and no set time it can run for, I’m all about your pace nothing else!

Don’t forget I offer a £5 discount for MOD defence discount or the blue light card. I just need to see your valid card then the discount is applied 🥰

I had this lovely trio in yesterday, 2 families but all play date friends 🥰 everyone was happy to see each other at change over time 🥰

I had Jemima and Malcom In yesterday for a well needed groom. Both happy and feeling fresh 🥰🐶🐾

The lovely Indie came in today for a Transfurrmation! Enjoy your puddles and muddy walks now Indie! 🥰

I’ve missed seeing all your beautiful faces the past month! Happy to see them all again. 🥰🐶🐾

Hi all,

I hope you have had a lovely Christmas and happy new year! If you have t had a response from me please don’t panic, we have had a house of illness the past couple of weeks so have spent most of it on bed, finally coming out of it all now. I will respond to everyone over the weekend and get you all booked in, I’ve had to have my horse out to sleep this morning and my dog is being put to sleep this evening, getting old isnt fair so I just need a few days to grieve then I will get back to you.

Thank you so much for all your patience!

Hi guys, just to let you know someone has complained about me being a daycare so I will no longer be offering the ‘day’ appointments unfortunately so if you can all carry on sticking to drop off and pick up times then no one can say or do anything ☺️ I was just trying to help you guys especially with the Christmas shopping period but someone didn’t appreciate that.

There is talks about a daycare going on the land but not sure if it is set in stone, I can keep all updated in the salon when I know more from the person setting it up 😉

Thank you all 🥰

So last week I did a thing, no more bussing and finally at my grand old age have my own freedom! I haven’t been on anything with 2 wheels for a very long time so I am petrified but I’m guessing confidence comes with time. It has taken a week to get the bike running as it wouldn’t start but hopefully now that’s the end of that. Now to work on my driving 🫣🤣 looking forward to seeing you all out and about, I will be the wobbly one out there 🤣🛵

The beautiful Max came back for his finish groom yesterday. He still has some slippers as he was feeling the arthritis I think as he was very uncomfortable and kept crying bless his heart so I done what he was able too. He definitely looks a smart boy 🥰

Ace was shattered after his haircut this afternoon bless him. I prefer not to use crates if I can help it, it gets very condensated in there so the floor gets damp (and the mirrors 🤦‍♀️😒) so to keep them dry then it will be a last case scenario but I tend to let them free roam as I love to see them all happy and playful after their grooms 🥰

I also had 2 new beautiful faces in today 🥰 both quite young but good as gold 🥰 looking forward to seeing their cute faces again 🤩

Merlin came in today for a bath and tidy up, it’s nice to see some familiar faces 🥰

I am still offering liki matts and kongs so please don’t hesitate to mention adding one to your groom if required ☺️

Spa addons will also be the same. I will be uploading a new list on here over the weekend so you can have a look with pricing.

Maybe came in for an emergency on Saturday as she has an operation today. I hope everything goes well and will see you bouncing around in no time 🥰

Transfurrmation Tuesday for little Millie yesterday too 🥰

Max came in yesterday for his clip off and will be back in next week for his bath and finish 🥰

I also had Oscar back in for his 2nd puppy groom with an eye and hygiene trim and Dotty came in for her first pamper with me after newly moving to the area.

A few from last week. Patch, Teddy and Nala 🥰