Top Collar is a one-to-one, bespoke and compassionate grooming experience for discerning dog owners and their best friends.

Let me take away your worries about finding a fantastic groomer for your dog.

A groomer equally suited to lap dogs or their working cousins.

I get it. Your dog is your loved family member. Whether they sleep on your bed or in a kennel, you can drop them off at Top Collar knowing that their needs and quirks will be treated with diligent care.

I’ll pretty your dog's poms or welfare groom your gun dog after a hard day's graft. Because all dogs deserve a stress-free groom to make them feel, look, and smell great.

If you’re searching for a service that prioritises cleanliness and comfort without compromising on style, look no further:

  • A red poodle stares at the camera licking its lips. They are damp from a bath.

    Bath and Brush Out

    Sussex pups tend to get a bit muddy, so a bath and brush out is ideal between grooms or after a particularly mucky day.

  • A red poodle is sat on a dog grooming table. A person is holding the paw of the poodle and trimming their hair with clippers.

    Full Groom

    A complete pamper session for your dog finished with a new haircut.

  • A brown puppy is wrapped in a pink towel. The puppy is wet from a bath.

    Puppy Introduction Sessions

    Teach your new pup that going to the groomer is nothing to worry about.

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Cathy is a white woman with curly brown hair, tied back. She is sat next to a dog grooming table with Diva, a black poodle on her lap. Another brown poodle, Roxy, is stood on the grooming table.

Hi there, I’m Cathy Ingham.

A Sussex-based one-to-one dog groomer, whippet adorer and poodle lover.

As a longtime whippet owner, I never had to worry about grooming. Not until the summer of 2021, when Diva the miniature poodle joined the family.

I wasn’t keen on dropping Diva off to a busy salon, so I decided to have a go at grooming her myself. And it turns out I had a knack for it. Which was just as well, because in 2022 we decided to get another poodle puppy - Diva’s half-sister Roxy.

Fast forward to 2024

After realising the poodles loved being pampered in an easygoing environment, I upgraded from the bathtub to a garden parlour. I also trained and qualified with the South Coast Dog Grooming Academy so I could care for the canine companions of those in my local area.

From practical haircuts to striking styles, you can expect a completely tailored service based on your dog’s breed, coat, age and lifestyle.

Plus, with a lifetime of experience working with animals behind me - and plenty of passion added to the mix - you can feel assured you’re leaving your family member in good hands.

Let’s get your dog looking and feeling tiptop

To get started with Top Collar, please fill out the short contact form so I can understand you and your dog’s grooming needs before we get you booked in for an appointment.