Ashgate Kennels

Ashgate (Dog/Cat Grooming & Boarding Kennels) has been a trusted name in Somerset for over 30 years, providing a comprehensive range of pet grooming services from its home at Ashgate. The business is renowned for its experienced team and specialises in hand stripping, a technique that is often difficult to find. They are particularly adept at working with nervous dogs, offering a calm and reassuring environment that helps anxious pets feel at ease. The grooming salon is open Monday to Saturday from 9am until 5pm, with all appointments needing to be pre-booked.

The grooming service at Ashgate is tailored to individual pet owner’s needs, offering a wide array of treatments including bath and hand dry, facial cleansing, health checks, ear and eye cleaning, nail clipping, and targeted de-matting. They also offer de-shedding treatments and puppy intro sessions. The business is a specialist area for hand stripping, a traditional method of grooming that is ideal for certain breeds. They also offer microchipping and teeth cleaning services to aid in oral health and hygiene.

Customers frequently praise the calm environment and the attention to detail provided by the team. Reviewers highlight the wonderful care given to their pets, with one customer noting that their Retriever, Sam, was given wonderful care by Gemma. Another customer mentioned that their little lad has never looked better after a visit. The team is described as kind, considerate, and very professional, with one customer stating that their dog, Alfie, loves it and won't go anywhere else.