Wagtastic

Wagtastic, located in Nettlebed, Henley-on-Thames, has been providing professional dog grooming services since 2000. Proprietor Linda Vintcent, a City and Guilds qualified groomer with distinctions, brings nearly forty years of experience from the competition horse industry to the business. She is a Kennel Club Assured Breeder and has exhibited and won at Championship Dog Shows including Crufts. The salon welcomes most breeds, with a 25kg weight limit, and specialises in Border Terrier hand stripping, a skill honed over thirty years of owning the breed. Wagtastic is also proud to support Corfu Animal Rescue Establishment, a registered charity working to rescue and rehabilitate homeless and abandoned animals on the island of Corfu.

The grooming parlour offers a comprehensive range of services, including a bath with Bio-groom shampoo suited to the dog's coat and skin, blow drying, ear cleaning, claw clipping, and a basic health and teeth check. The team is experienced in working with different temperaments and breeds, providing a calm environment for nervous dogs. Hand stripping is a particular speciality, often praised by clients for leaving dogs looking superb. The business also recommends sustainable dog food options like Hoddy's and gut health tests like Biome9's, reflecting a holistic approach to pet care.

Customer feedback consistently highlights the high standard of grooming and the gentle, professional approach of the team. Reviewers frequently praise the attention to detail, noting that dogs return home looking smart and happy. Specific mention is made of the excellent service provided to Border Terriers, with one client stating their dog comes home looking really superb after a handstrip. Another client commended the calm environment and the way Linda treats their dogs as her own, while a long-term client from London noted that none of the smart and expensive groomers there come near to the expertise of Linda at Wagtastic.