I'm Aimee
Contact number: 07923 365207
Limited spaces for full grooms - pop me a message for availability or join my waitlist!
Spaces available for short/smooth hair breeds and bath and dry appointments.
I am the owner and founder of The Grooming Suites.
I've been working and studying in the animal industry for over ten years, with the five years working as a dog groomer and salon manager
I am looking to specialise in terrier breed standard cuts (fox terrier, welsh terrier, airedale terrier etc).
Breed sizes: Extra small, small, medium, large, extra large
Specialised services: Nervous dogs, hand stripping
Qualifications: OCN Level 3 Dog Grooming and Salon Management Diploma, Level 2 Animal Science Diploma, Level 3 Certificate Animal Psychology, BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Welfare, Level 3 Animal Management Diploma
My Story
Dogs have been a huge part of my life for as long as I can remember, but my passion for animals has grown into much more than a love of dogs. It has become my career, my education and ultimately the foundation of my business.
Working in a busy, stressful grooming salon in my younger years put me off of the idea of being a dog groomer completely - I enjoyed spending time with the dogs and helping make them look and feel beautiful but there were a lot more aspects I did not enjoy! The salon was loud, stressful for me and the dogs, and the whole experience felt rushed with a 'factory conveyor-belt' to it. I left dog grooming behind for Plymouth university to specialise my animal-based knowledge and broaden what I could do within the animal industry.
After university, I spent my early twenties working in animal care and partly the Animal and Plant Health Agency. As many people experienced, the Covid outbreak made me re-evaluate if my work was really what I wanted to do long-term. I came in a full circle when I had the 'lightbulb moment' - I'd always loved dog grooming but didn't love the environments - so why not make my own and create places I would want my dog to be? With a lot of support and encouragement from my wonderful partner, I became self-employed and retrained as a professional dog groomer.
Five years later I have created the salon I have always wanted to work in — somewhere that puts the dog first and gives groomers a chance to work the way they want.
My background in animal behaviour and welfare is at the heart of everything I do. I take the time to understand each dog as an individual and adapt my approach to suit them. Building relationships with my group of furry friends and watching their personalities grow is just one of the best parts about my job. For me, a successful groom isn't just about how beautiful a dog looks when they leave, it's about them leaving feeling comfortable, cared for and happy to return!
