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NEWS

We love keeping our customers & new customers updated with all of our news & what we've been upto. Please scroll through & share our successes with us!

FROM DECEMBER 2022 WE ARE MOVING

DECEMBER 2022

From December 2022 our Grooming Studio is moving to Hawkesbury Village, Coventry CV6 6EF (5mins drive from Bayton Road). Our Hydrotherapy Centre will be moving to Camp Farm, Bedworth Road, Bedworth, CV12 9JA. Our new hydrotherapy centre will cease to use a pool & will instead be using a state of the art Underwater Treadmill. We have enjoyed our centre at Bayton Road Industrial Estate but due to rising costs (including rent) it has become necessary to revaluate the business needs.  

APPROVED TRAINING PROVIDER

DECEMBER 2021

We are happy to share that we have renewed our membership with OCN. We have been a Training Provider with OCN since 2019 specialising in private training of dog grooming.

Sadly in December 2021 we lost Millie, the owner & founder of Millie's Paws at 14 years of age.

WORLD GROOMING CONFERENCE COVENTRY

NOVEMBER 2021

Donna attended the 2 day conference at the Hilton in Coventry. Seminars included grooming doodles, handstripping, grooming senior dogs & puppies.

TOP 3 PET GROOMER IN COVENTRY!

2021

We have been lucky enough to have received the title of one of 3 best rated dog groomers in Coventry, multiple times through the year. We have held this title since we opened in 2014!


APPROVED TRAINING PROVIDER

OCTOBER 2020


Groomfest 2020

SEPTEMBER 2020

Another example of how our industry is still continue to learn! 27th September & online seminars & shopping!

Changes To Our School!

SEPTEMBER 2020

The Midlands School of Dog grooming is now a training provider! Previously we taught OCN Level 3 in dog grooming as a satelite centre. We are now an accredited centre with Open College Network in our own right!

Ultrasonic Teeth Cleaning

SEPTEMBER 2020

We have been offering ultrasonic teeth cleaning for over a year now. We started with Emmipet ultrasonic teeth cleaning & now we also offer Cleany teeth ultrasonic teeth cleaning. Both very similar systems using ultrasound. Please have a look at our webpage for more information on teeth cleaning & prices.

Groomers Unlockdown

SEPTEMBER 2020

Now we are out of lockdown unfortunately the grooming industry still can not attend live seminars. However the Whippet Media have once again provided us with a platform to carry on learning. This time we attended 15 seminars with speakers from around the world!

Groomers Lockdown

MAY 2020

Through lockdown the grooming industry were lucky enough to still be able to carry on learning & completing CPD hours. Over 5 days we  attended 32 online seminars whilst contributing to raising money for PPE.

Doglaw Seminar

MARCH 2020

Sunday 1st March we hosted the doglaw seminar by Trevor Cooper. A vital insight into all laws surrounding dogs for all dog owners or professionals. 

Ladies First Awards 2020

FEBRUARY 2020

We have been entered into the Ladies First Awards for Unique Business & have made it to the finals! Interviews this month with the panel in Leamington Spa & then the final awards in May in Birmingham!

Emmipet Teeth Cleaning Training Staffordshire

January 2020

Cerys travelled to Staffordshire for a day's continued training in the Emmipet teeth cleaning system we offer.

The Grooming Show 2020

January 2020

The grooming show was held over two days at the Doubletree Hilton in Walsgrave. Lots of seminars on handstripping, grooming westies, cavapoos, cockapoos & bichons & asian fusion to name but afew.

Ruth & Cerys pass exams!

November 2019

Ruth has completed her assessments & theory & is now qualified to OCN level 3 dog grooming. Cerys has now completed her level 2 City & Guilds dog grooming assistant. 

Doglaw for Professionals Sutton Coldfield

November 2019

Donna attended a days CPD by Trevor Cooper the 'legal beagle' Trevor is known for his speciality in laws surrounding dogs.

Open Afternoon

November 2019

We held an open afternoon to give customers & students the chance to come & have a look at our facilities. We had food, fizz, raffles & demonstrations!!!

Hawksmoor Congress

NOVEMBER 2019

In November 2019 Donna  & Cerys attended the Hawksmoor yearly congress at the Willows in Solihull. Donna has been attending for the last 3 years to keep up to date with best practice regarding small animal medical conditions


Coventry Business Awards

SEPTEMBER 2019

We have been so lucky to make it to the final 3 in Business Entrepreneur of the year at the Coventry Business Excellence Awards!!!!


Groomfest Stoneleigh

SEPTEMBER 2019

Groomfest at Stoneleigh kennel club September 2019. Lots of seminars attended in various aspects of grooming and business.

Standardisation Meeting

SEPTEMBER 2019

Donna attended the iPET Network standardisation meeting at the Old Mill Baginton. Other centres from the UK & Ireland attended & we had a great day & evening of learning from each other & the network!!


Coventry Business Awards

SEPTEMBER 2019

All the finalists were invited to this event ahead of the Awards Evening to meet the sponsors & the other finalists.

RSPCA annual charity day

AUGUST 2019

RSPCA show 2019!!! Our 4th year of supporting the yearly event at War Memorial Park. Great day selling treats & offering nail clipping!!!


Premier Groom Stoneleigh

JULY 2019

Premier groom July 2019 at Stoneleigh Kennel Club. Seminars on handstripping & anatomy & lots of learning watching groomers competing!


Donna gets married!

JULY 2019

Donna got married in July 2019 & Millie was a little bridesmaid & ring bearer!!!!

Our new dog grooming school is open!

JUNE 2019

After audits & assessments we are now a satelite centre for iPET Network!! We can now offer lots of courses including the Open College Network Level 3 in dog grooming! Ruth & Donna also passed three practical assessments & their OCN canine first aid course.


Three Best Rated

APRIL 2019

Once again we have been lucky enough to make it into the three best rated dog groomers in Coventry 2019!

Teeth Cleaning

APRIL 2019

We have started offering emmipet teeth cleaning! Teeth cleaning can be added to your dog's groom, or booked separately. If booked with a groom the rate is discounted. The new toothbrush system is motion & sound free. Please see our page on teeth cleaning


Crufts 

MARCH 2019

We visited crufts in March 2019 for 4 days to carry on our learning about coats, anatomy & also abit of shopping!

Refurbishing works

MARCH 2019

We have been busy refurbishing our centre. We now have dedicated pens for larger dogs that are fenced & with gates. These pens can also be used for dogs that are staying with us for longer after their groom. The charge is £3 per hour up until 4pm. These pens have a bed & water.


Hawksmoor Congress

NOVEMBER 2018

In November 2018 Donna attended the Hawksmoor yearly congress at the Willows in Solihull. Donna has been attending for the last 2 years to keep up to date with best practice regarding small animal medical conditions.


Seminar In Newbury

OCTOBER 2018

In October 2018 Ruth & Donna attended another grooming seminar to further our training in keeping our customers & dogs happy with the services we offer!


ABC Canine First Aid

SEPTEMBER 2018

In September 2018 Donna attended the small animal first aid course at the prestigious Hawksmoor Centre. This certificate is a requirement to be able to hold the ABC Hydrotherapy certificate for small animals.


RSPCA annual charity day

SEPTEMBER 2018

In September 2018 we attended the RSPCA charity show for the 4th year & also sponsored the puppy class again!!


Cat Grooming Newbury

JULY 2018

In July 2018 Ruth & Donna attended a cat grooming seminar to further their training for cat grooming.


Dog Friendly

JULY 2018

We have been nominated for the dog friendly awards 2018!!

We've moved!!!

OCTOBER 2018

In October we moved to a larger premises on Bayton Road Industrial Estate so we can add our long awaited Hydrotherapy Centre!


Crufts!!

MARCH 2018

In March 2018 we attended Crufts. Fantastic three days ​of learning & watching numerous classes.

Hawksmoor Congress

NOVEMBER 2017

In November 2017 Donna attended the Hawksmoor yearly congress at the Willows in Solihull. Donna has been attending since she qualified as a hydrotherapist.


RSPCA annual charity day

AUGUST 2017

In August 2017 we attended the RSPCA charity show for the 3rd year & also sponsored the coolest pup class!.

Premier Groom Stoneleigh

AUGUST 2017

In August 2017 we attended the Premier Groom competition held at Kennel Club, Stoneleigh.

Crufts!!

MARCH 2017

In March 2017 the team attended Crufts. Lots of learning & watching classes.

Westminister Kennel Club New York

FEBRUARY 2017

In February 2017 Donna visited New York for Westminister Kennel Club competition which is the American's version of Crufts!


Hawksmoor Congress

NOVEMBER 2016

In November 2016 Donna attended the Hawksmoor yearly congress at the Willows in Solihull. This was Donna's first congress since being qualified as a hydrotherapist.


Festival of Grooming Newbury

OCTOBER 2016

Donna attended the festival of grooming October 2016 again this year at Newbury race course. Lots of seminars covering dog law, cat grooming, grooming crossbreeds & handstripping.


Canine Hydrotherapy Course

2016

Through 2016 Donna has been studying canine hydrotherapy, small animal anatomy & physiology, management in clinical conditions & management of common orthopaedic conditions.


Premier Groom Stoneleigh

AUGUST 2016

August 2016 we attended the Premier Groom competition at the Kennel Club building in Stoneleigh.

RSPCA annual charity day

JULY 2016

On the 3rd of July 2016 we attended the yearly RSPCA charity show again where we had a stall providing nail clipping & light grooming..


Crufts

MARCH 2016

Crufts was held at the NEC Birmingham over 4 days.

The Grooming Show - Royal Court Hotel Coventry

JANUARY 2016

The Royal Court Hotel held a day of grooming competitions for the first time in January 2016 with another bigger & better event planned for next year..


Cat Grooming Services

APRIL 2015

After recognising the need for cat grooming services in Coventry we are pleased to announce that from April 2015 we will be qualified cat groomers.


Groom Pro Expo Manchester

MAY 2015

In May 2015 Donna attended Groom Pro Expo held in Manchester. More opportunity to continue learning with two full days of various seminars.


Mastergroom Stoneleigh

APRIL 2015

In April 2015 Donna attended Mastergroom held at Stoneleigh Kennel Club. Donna attended seminars including cat grooming & watched the competition classes.


RSPCA annual charity day

SEPTEMBER 2014

The RSPCA annual fun dog show was on Sunday 21st September 2014. Millie's Paws was there supporting & offering nail clipping & small services.


Ready to Welcome Our First Clients!!

AUGUST 2014

On the 2nd of August 2014 Millie's Paws Grooming Studio openend its doors to it's first clients!!!

Festival of Grooming The Belfry Hotel

JULY 2014

On the 19th & 20th July 2014 Donna attended the festival of grooming at the Belfry Hotel. Donna attended many workshops & presentations expanding her knowledge in the industry. It was a great weekend with many groomers coming from around the UK.


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