Laura Owen began The Dog House in August 2021, so the business is coming near its 2nd anniversary, and she considers herself an animal stylist instead of a dog groomer.
The huge bulk of her customers go to the beauty parlor for medical spa treatments however she likewise provides micro breaking, ultra noise scans and teeth cleansing.
Each week, we will be looking for the very best St Helens needs to use in various classifications and we’ve provided 10 awards for 2023.
The winners up until now:
Best for Hair – Hair by Alice Michelle
Best for Pies – Blackburn’s
Best for Nails – Kreative Kirsty
Best for Roast Dinner – The Brown Edge Pub
Best for Cocktails – The Townhouse
Best for Breakfast – Shakey J’s
Best for Fitness – Ashley-James Ward
Best for Fish and Chips – Paul’s Fishbar
Best for Tattoos – White Rabbit Tattoo Studio
Best for Pizza – Dial-A-Pizza
Voting for St Helens’ Best Independent Shop or Business is presently happening and we’re likewise searching for elections in our latest search – Best for Dessert.
Next up were our furry and feathered buddies and individuals who take good care of them, with The Dog House beating off difficult competitors from 9 other businesses taking our latest Best of 2023 crown.
The Dog House is based at Laura’s home in Haydock and she is wanting to end up a purpose-built cabin in the next couple of weeks.
Laura, who matured in Rainford, said: “I like to call myself an animal stylist instead of a dog groomer as it feels more glamourous and creative and provides a high-end medical spa ambiance.
“I use all services connected to family pet grooming with a day spa twist, that include complete grooms, bubble baths and pawdicures in addition to puppy grooms and even teeth cleaning up.
“I likewise offer medical spa bundles which are extra treatments on top of the basic grooming requires.
“These upgrades consist of de-shed mud medical spa treatments, marshmallow and blueberry facials, and high-end hair shampoos in addition to nourishing conditioning treatments and much more.
“I enjoy innovative grooming and a few of my customers enjoy a splash of colour on their family pets, a lot so that I have the ability to put my creative flare into practise.
“By using pet safe dye and products I have dyed ears and tails different colours and created different designs on dogs.”
The bulk of The Dog House’s consumers are regulars for grooming treatments
Laura has actually a degree in business management and has studied a series of business courses.
In recent years, she has actually had management positions and has likewise run a grooming beauty parlor with a group of 5.
Laura purchased her own dog at the age of 21, which was a toy poodle, Brandi.
She hadn’t truly considered Brandi’s grooming requires so chosen to groom her herself.
She found that St Helens College provided a dog grooming course and chose to register.
Laura, who is 31, said: “A big portion of my customers are dogs, who pertain to me for routine grooming visits.
“They variety in types and sizes however I do enjoy to groom curly covered types such as poodles, cockapoos, cavapoos and poochons.
“Anything I can take into a teddy bear trim or I can groom into an Asian combination design groom.
“It has actually constantly been my dream and my aspiration to have my own business from being a little lady.
“I never ever truly understood what I wished to do however understood I wished to deal with animals.
“My mum use to say I wanted to own my own boarding kennels when I was a child but I feel pet grooming is more suited to me, as I am able to express my creative flare and make pooches look and feel amazing!”
One of Laura’s customers
She included: “I am a one-to-one groomer, which indicates I just groom one dog at a time.
“This allows me to provide my complete care and attention to each dog and likewise permits the dog to be comfy and unwinded and able to take pleasure in the experience.
“I use the best products and services to provide a special touch and luxury feel at The Dog House.”
But what do Laura’s consumers – or their owners – consider The Dog House? Why did they believe they should win our latest title?
One election said: “Laura is always there for her doggies and will try her best to fit everyone in.”
Another said: “She always gives great advice on how to look after your dogs and is an expert at making pooches look beautiful.”
Laura said: “I was so shocked that I made the shortlist as there are many incredible family pet businesses and services in the St Helens and Haydock location and I didn’t believe my little business would even make it to the shortlist!
“I’m grateful to all my customers who chose The Dog House and elected us to win.
“Their assistance indicates the world to me and it never ever goes undetected.
“Thank you so much!”
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