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A complete groom from bath to finish, shaped to suit your dog's coat.
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RuPaws is a one-to-one dog grooming room at 44 Darklands Rd, Swadlincote. Rupert takes the time each dog needs, from puppy first grooms to older dogs who find it all a bit much.
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Calm, unhurried grooming, one dog at a time
Full grooms, tidy-ups and deshedding for all coat types and sizes. Tell us about your dog and we will talk through what suits them.
face and feet
A tidy of the face, feet and sanitary areas between full grooms.
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deshed
Double coats worked through to lift out the loose undercoat.
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small breeds
Gentle grooming for little dogs who like a quiet room.
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bath and dry
A wash, a proper dry and a neat finish, no full clip needed.
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trusted by dogs and their people
Rated 4.9 from 30 Google reviews.
“Rupert was amazing with her, super friendly, welcoming and patient. She settled really quickly and let him groom her, which amazed me, even enjoying the experience.”
“Hollie loves going to RuPaws. I would never take her anywhere else. Rupert is one of the most caring people I have ever met.”
“Rupert was brilliant with them, taking time to get to know them and their issues so that the experience was less daunting for them.”
“Rupert is a star, it was Finley's first visit today and he could happily have stayed there. He didn't even greet me when I went to collect him, he just carried on playing.”
“Took our rescue dog Maverick to Rupert, and he was amazing with him, such a lovely kind person, made maverick feel 1000 times better after a long journey to get to us”
“Rupert kept Edward relaxed and happy through out his visit. I’m happy with the groom and that Edward was nice and relaxed.”
FAQs
frequently asked question about
Nervous and rescue dogs are very welcome here. Rupert takes time to get to know them first and works at their pace, which owners mention again and again in their reviews.
Full grooms, face and feet trims, double-coat desheds, small breed grooms and bath, dry and finish. Ring us and describe your dog's coat and we will tell you what we would suggest.
Bring him in and we will look at the coat with you before anything starts. Knots that owners have struggled with at home are a normal part of the day here.
Yes, and we treat them accordingly. Elderly dogs get extra time and plenty of breaks so the visit is less daunting for them.
Monday to Friday from 10:00 AM, closing at 6:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, and 6:30 PM on Wednesday and Friday. We are closed on Saturday and Sunday.
We are at 44 Darklands Rd, Swadlincote DE11 0PQ. Call 07944 290785 during opening hours and we will find you a slot.
Good to know
A few short reads for owners
Small things that make grooming day easier.
Brushing between grooms, the easy way
Where knots start on a long coat, and the few minutes a week that keep them from forming.
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coats
First groom for a rescue dog
How to prepare a dog who finds new places hard, and what to expect on the day.
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rescues
Living with a double coat
What deshedding does, why clipping is not always the answer, and how to spot a coat that needs attention.
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shedding