About Mucky Mutts Macclesfield
Mucky Mutts is a holistic dog grooming service that focuses on your dogs mental and physical wellbeing, based in Macclesfield.
Mucky Mutts specialises in pet trims for your dogs, ensuring their hair is kept manageable, meaning less maintenance for you! I do everything I can to make sure your dog's grooming experience is enjoyable and comfortable.
Mucky Mutts groom dogs in a one-to-one environment, so that your dog has my undivided attention. However, I'm happy to groom multiple dogs from the same household, especially if being with their brother or sister helps them feel more relaxed.
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Mucky Mutts continually strives to develop and improve its dog grooming service, which is why I regularly undertake seminars and webinars. I will continue to learn as much as I can because I love dog grooming and knowledge and believe you should never stop striving to be the best that you can.
Holistic dog grooming
I’m a holistic groomer, meaning I take the whole dog into consideration during the groom.
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From making sure that not only physical, but also psychological and emotional needs of the animal are supported, to choosing the best possible products that are eco-friendly and providing a safe and comfortable environment.
I have several low-stress grooming techniques that I use to allow dogs to feel confident while being groomed. For dogs that have grooming anxiety, I study their behaviour, try to find the cause of their anxiety, and do everything I can to reduce their stress throughout the grooming process.
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I work with you and your dog to teach training techniques that you can work on at home, this will help your dog to become more comfortable with grooming, working together I can help you, help your dog.
I recently started a YouTube channel to help show owners training techniques that they can use at home, to help their dog become more comfortable with grooming.
Follow the tips in these videos to strengthen the bond you have with your pooch. ​This will not only help your groomer and your dog, but it will also help you look after your dog.
I have videos on brushing and handling, plus I will continue to create videos that I think will help you and your dog.
Sustainable dog grooming
I'm very conscious of ethical and ecological issues, which is why Mucky Mutts only uses eco-friendly and cruelty free products.
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As much as possible I also try to buy products that are made in the UK, helping to reduce my carbon pawprint.
About me
Hi, my name is Imogen Rose and I run Mucky Mutts Macclesfield.
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I'm a fully qualified dog groomer with an OCN Level 3 certification, and I've been grooming since March 2020. I’ve also completed a Canine First Aid course and hold a diploma in Holistic Grooming. This training has given me a deeper understanding of canine mental health, and I focus on making each dog feel safe, secure, and comfortable during the grooming process. My goal is always to build trust with every dog, helping them to not just tolerate grooming—but to cooperate and feel at ease with it.
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At home, I have a small mixed-breed rescue dog named Lily. She doesn’t require a lot of grooming, but she benefits from regular de-shedding and light trims. Since adopting her, I’ve been using techniques from my holistic grooming diploma to gently desensitise her to handling and scissors, helping her grow more confident with each session.
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I also regularly groom Mabel, my mum’s Cavapoochon. Mabel is a relaxed and confident dog overall, but she can be sensitive around her legs and tail. Like with all the dogs I work with, I use tailored methods to support her through the process. My mum also helps by continuing with handling exercises at home between grooms.
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Whether it’s a nervous rescue or a confident companion, I take a calm, compassionate, and dog-centred approach to grooming—because every dog deserves to feel safe and cared for.
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Mucky Mutts Macclesfield studio
My studio is based in the converted garage at the bottom of the garden. I have the whole top floor, giving your dog plenty of space to roam freely.
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My equipment includes:
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An electric table that allows me to have it at a range of heights for dog size and comfort, as some dogs feel anxious being high up.
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An electric bath which means it's height adjustable and can be lowered to allow your dog to walk in, there is also a removable shelf that makes the bath perfect for any size dog.
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I use eco friendly and ethical products in my grooms - all products I use I’ve thoroughly researched and tested.
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A high velocity dryer, a hair dryer and a Roses dog grooming dryer brush, all with different strengths and sound levels. I choose which to use depending on the dog's comfort.
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Cordless Heiniger clippers. Very quite and being cordless makes them easy to manoeuvre around a dog’s body
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A wide range of scissor types for different applications and finishes
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A mat that can be used as a dog bed or for comfort if a dog prefers to be groomed on the floor.
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A sofa which the dogs are welcome to use, with water always available