Welcome to Bridge & Bark Mobile Dog Grooming, providing professional, personalised dog grooming for owners in Chertsey and across Surrey. I offer a calm, caring approach, with every appointment tailored around your dog's comfort, coat and individual needs.
I'm Nicola, the owner and groomer behind Bridge & Bark Mobile Dog Groomer. With over eight years of professional experience caring for dogs, I have developed extensive knowledge of canine behaviour, welfare and safe handling across a broad range of breeds, ages and temperaments.
Before becoming a professional groomer, I was a Licensed Home Boarding and Daycare provider for more than eight years. During that time, I was trusted to care for every dog as if they were my own, providing a safe, calm and enriching environment where owners could feel completely reassured. This experience has shaped the way I work as a dog groomer today: patiently, respectfully and always with each dog's welfare as my priority.
I achieved my City & Guilds Professional Dog Groomer qualification in 2024 and continue to invest in my professional development through advanced training, seminars and workshops. This allows me to use current grooming techniques, quality equipment and carefully selected products, while maintaining high standards of professional dog care.
As a proud Poodle owner, I understand that every dog has a different coat, personality and grooming routine. Whether your dog is confident, nervous, young or older, I take time to build trust and understand their individual requirements. My aim is to make every grooming appointment a positive experience, leaving your dog looking their best while feeling comfortable, clean and cared for.
I offer calm, one-to-one dog grooming, with only one dog groomed at a time. This quieter approach is particularly beneficial for nervous dogs, sensitive temperaments and dogs who may find busy grooming environments overwhelming.
I provide a range of grooming services for dogs in Chertsey and the surrounding Surrey area. Whether your dog requires regular coat maintenance, a complete groom or a simple tidy-up, I will recommend a service suited to their individual needs.
Choose from Mini Grooms, Full Grooms or Puppy Groom. Every groom is tailored to your dog's coat condition, breed type, lifestyle and the finish you would like to achieve.
I have a particular love for Poodles and similar coat types, but I welcome dogs of all breeds. Products are selected carefully to suit your dog's skin and coat, helping them look, feel and smell wonderful.
Bridge & Bark uses premium shampoos and conditioners selected to support your dog’s individual skin and coat requirements. Products are chosen carefully to leave coats clean, comfortable, manageable and smelling fresh.
Yes. I take your dog’s coat type, skin sensitivity and grooming needs when selecting shampoos and conditioners. Please mention any known skin concerns, allergies or product sensitivities during your free consultation so these can be discussed before the groom.
Before your dog’s first groom, I offer an initial phone consultation to discuss their temperament, coat, grooming history and individual requirements. An appointment is then arranged, with each dog receiving calm, personalised one-to-one grooming attention.
With mobile grooming, the grooming salon comes to you. Your dog is groomed in my fully equipped mobile grooming van, parked as close to your property as possible. This means your dog can enjoy a calm, one-to-one grooming experience without the need for a trip to a busy salon or waiting around with other dogs.
Mobile grooming provides a convenient one-to-one service, but having an owner watching can sometimes make a dog more unsettled. For this reason, I may ask you to allow your dog to settle into the grooming environment without additional distractions.
Let's get to know each other before your dog's first appointment. We'll to discuss their temperament, coat, grooming needs and any individual requirements.
Existing clients can get in touch to arrange their next groom.
