Top Collar offers one-to-one, bespoke dog grooming in a modern parlour for mucky working dogs or pampered family pets.

We’ll find a grooming option that suits your dog and preferences; whether you’d like a stylish cut to showcase their best features or a more practical style to suit their lifestyle.

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Bath and Brush Out

  • 7-point visual health check (skin and coat, eyes, ears, teeth and gums, feet, hygiene areas)

  • Full brush with small knots and tangles removed

  • Bath with top quality products suited to your dog’s skin and coat type

  • Towel dry and blow dry by hand

  • Complete brush out

  • Finished with a spritz of cologne

(Please note: this service is not open to matted dogs.)

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Full Groom

Everything in the ‘Bath and Brush Out’ package, plus:

  • A new haircut achieved through clipping, scissoring (or handstripping on request)

  • Deshedding to remove loose and dead undercoat

  • Nail clipping (if required)

  • Ear cleanse (and trim if needed)

A brown phantom poodle puppy lies down on a sofa covered in chocolate brown blankets.

Puppy Introduction Sessions

A completely tailored service at your puppy’s pace.

Session 1: An in-person consultation to calmly introduce your pup to the sights, sounds and smells of Top Collar. During this visit I’ll recommend a grooming schedule for your pup and provide some advice about coat maintenance.

Session 2: As above, plus a steady introduction to tools like scissors and clipper vibrations (not blades). If your pup is ready, I’ll give them a gentle bath and tidy up their face, feet and sanitary area. 

Session 3: A full groom.

  • "Cathy must have a very calm and loving way with animals as Tallulah was so relaxed with her, sometimes she can be quite nervous with groomers."

    “I took my 15 year old labradoodle to Cathy last week. The set up she has in her garden is fantastic and very pink!

    She was in real need of a bath and cut as she is getting on and is incontinent. Cathy took such a lot of time and care with her, she looked like a new dog when I collected her. She looked amazing.

    I would highly recommend Cathy as a dog groomer and I will definitely be returning.”

    - Kate, owner of Tallulah

Guide Prices

The prices shown are a guide and depend on the following:

  • The breed and size of your dog

  • Coat type

  • Coat condition

  • Temperament

  • A grey silhouette of a chihuahua on a indigo background.

    Tiny

    Examples

    Chihuahua, Yorkshire Terrier, Pomeranian, small Dachshund

    Bath and Brush Out

    £30 

    Full Groom

    £37-£45

  • A grey silhouette of a miniature poodle on an indigo background

    Small

    Examples

    Miniature Poodle, Bichon Frise, Jack Russell, Shih Tzu

    Bath and Brush Out

    £35

    Full Groom

    £44-£54

  • A grey silhouette of a cocker spaniel on an indigo background

    Medium

    Examples

    Cocker Spaniel, Bedlington Terrier, Border Collie

    Bath and Brush Out

    £40

    Full Groom

    £58-£65

  • A grey silhouette of a labrador retriever on an indigo background

    Large

    Examples

    Golden Retriever, Standard Poodle, German Shepherd

    Bath and Brush Out

    £50

    Full Groom

    £60-80

  • A grey silhouette of a Bernese mountain dog on an indigo background

    Extra Large

    Examples

    Akita, Newfoundland, Great Dane, Saint Bernard

    Bath and Brush Out

    £65

    Full Groom

    £70-£93 (or more)

  • A grey silhouette of a poodle puppy on an indigo background

    Puppy

    The Puppy Introduction Package

    3 visits over the course of 6 weeks including 2 sensory introductions - plus a bath and trim - and a full groom on the final visit.

    Price

    The 3 sessions are included in the price of one full groom for the breed of your puppy.

Shall we get you booked in?

Fill out the contact form

First things first, please fill out my contact form so I can understand a little more about you and your dog.

After this, I’ll email you back within 48 hours to arrange a phone consultation.

We’ll chat over the phone

During the call we’ll chat about your dog and their unique needs and temperament.

We can also discuss any questions you have about Top Collar.

Book your appointment or visit

From here, you can book in for your first appointment or you’re welcome to visit for an in-person consultation instead.

This is perfect for any canine companions who’d like to get familiar with the space before coming in for a full appointment.

 FAQs

  • I open from 10am-5pm every Tuesday and Thursday, but I can offer alternative weekday appointments on request.

  • I’m based in Findon, just outside of Worthing.

    After you’ve booked your first appointment, you’ll receive a welcome email with the exact address and what to expect on your first visit.

  • I work at a pace that suits your dog, which depends on their coat type and condition as well as their behaviour.

    We’ll have a chat about your dog before their appointment, and I’ll be able to give you an indication of time then.

    But as an estimate, you can expect these timings for a full groom:

    • 1.5 hours for a small dog

    • 2 hours for a medium dog

    • 2.5 hours for a large dog 

    • 3 hours (or more) for a long-haired and large dog

  • To keep everyone safe, you are unable to stay during your dog’s appointment. However, when you first join Top Collar we can arrange an in-person visit before your first appointment so you and your dog can get familiar with the space.

  • It’s a good idea to bring in your puppy for introduction sessions as soon as they’re fully vaccinated and able to go on walks (usually at 12-16 weeks old).

    The 6-week puppy introduction package is designed to ensure they’re comfortable with the grooming process before their first full groom. It includes 2 introductory sessions and a full groom on the third visit. Depending on how comfortable your pup is, they’ll also be given a bath and trim on their second visit. 

    Once they’ve been gently introduced to the space over the course of 6 weeks, you can drop them off for regular full grooms.

  • Matting and severe matting will be charged extra at £15 per 15 minutes of removal time.

    It’s important to note that if your dog is matted, I will shave them completely for their health and wellbeing.