Special packages and dedicated care
At Purple Paws Dog Grooming in Worthing, I understand that every dog has unique emotional and physical needs. Each session is paced entirely around your dog's needs, ensuring grooming remains a calm, reassuring, and positive experience. They offer gentle, one-to-one attention in a peaceful setting designed to build lasting confidence.
Puppy Introductions
Meet, greet and treat session
Come into the studio with your dog and we will just let them roam around and get used to the sights and smells of the studio. introducing them to the table and the bathtub (20 mins)
£25
Sensory sound and equipment densensitising
This time we'll introduce the tools of dog grooming, such as the dryer, clippers and scissors to familiarize them with the grooming process and you will leave your dog alone with me for some of the session (approx 30 mins)
£25
Gentle bath, brush and paw tidy
A gentle bath, brush and paw tidy. This will be their first mini groom (approx 1 hr)
£25
Complete 3 stage puppy course
Book all three sessions at the same time and receive a special discount. Total cost: £60
Rescue and reactive dog programme
20 minute meet and greet
The aim is NOT to groom the dog! The aim is to let the dog explore, observe and interact at their own pace.
The owner is present the whole time and we can discuss the dogs history, triggers and sensitivities.
Allowing the dog to explore and sniff the environment.
Positive interaction, treat (with owners permission), reassurance and discussion of next steps.
£10 (redeemable against first full groom)
Confidence visit
Gentle brushing, handling, standing on the table (if appropriate)
An introduction to the grooming equipment, sounds, brushes, bath and table. 30 minute session for those not ready for a full experience
£15
A gentle full groom
Taken at your dogs pace will be their first full groom.
See main price list
Every dog deserves to be groomed with patience, understanding and kindness
This programme can be taken at you and your dogs pace. In the first session some dogs may happily explore, others hide behind their owner for the entire time. Both are absolutely fine and the visit is successful if the dog leaves feeling safe. Not all dogs will need all three stages. Some will be ready after their first appointment, other may need several confidence building sessions.
Hand stripping
This is a specialist technique that I have been trained in, but have not had much chance to practice. I would really love to do more and refine my technique, so I am looking for owners who have dogs that they would like to be hand stripped and would be interested in providing their dog as a model for a reduced price.
For information: Full price hand stripping prices would be from £55 for small dogs and £85 for large dogs. Coat maintenance and roll-over appointments would be from £45
Discuss your dog's individual needs
Because each puppy, rescue dog, or specialist coat requires dedicated attention, we book these sessions following a consultation. Get in touch via phone or WhatsApp to arrange your visit.