Pet Owner Christmas Gift Guide
While professional dog groomers were closed over lockdown, dog owners were suddenly responsible for a lot more coat care than usual. We have chatted to lots of pet owners at this time who wanted help selecting products to help them maintain their dogs’ coats in between grooming appointments. We know some have become hobbyists, enjoying the bonding and creative elements of grooming their furry friends.
There are around 9.9 million pet dogs in the UK so chances are you have a pet owner on your Christmas gift list. So here is our gift list for those Pet Owners. Whether they’ve newly adopted a dog, or have a pet that’s a long-adored member of the family, here are some great gifts for those who’ve been bitten by the at-home grooming bug!
£3.95 A great stocking filler and perfect winter gift – The Groom Professional Water Magnet Towel just drinks up water so is perfect to dry dogs after walks or after a bath.
£4.50 - Our bestselling cologne scent is a perfect choice to finish a groom and a great stocking filler for an at-home grooming fanatic. This gives every dog the pleasant and familiar scent of baby powder. Perfect to use after grooming or in between baths to freshen up the coat.
£5.95 – This is one of our top selling products because it cools, lubricates, cleans, AND disinfects clipper blades. This is a must-have for any at-home groomer who is using a clipper on their dog. Best used in conjunction with Groom Professional Klipwell Blade Wash and Clipper oil – a perfect and practical gift bundle.
£6. 95 *Perfect for Doodle Owners * Our NEW Groom Professional Coconut shampoo is a rich conditioning shampoo with organic coconut which will nourish the skin and coat and leave behind a soft and shiny coat with a delicious tropical coconut scent. This particular shampoo is fantastic for pet owners struggling to maintain a doodle breed, whose coats can be hard to manage. Generally, doodles are wool coated, but varieties exist within that from scruffy to fluffy. While all doodle breeds benefit from daily brushing to avoid severe matting, the rich nourishing properties of this Coconut Shampoo will ensure the dog’s coat is left clean and manageable.
£7.95 – Wipes are great to have by the backdoor or in the car to clean pets up after a walk. The Tropiclean Deep Cleaning Wipes have a mild coconut cleanser which helps lift away not only dirt but dander, drool, and other odours. They are also great for cleaning faces and genital areas between baths.
£17.99 - The pet grooming hobbyist will have collected quite a few different products and pieces of equipment to groom their dog at home, and these may be dotted around the kitchen, utility, or garage. Help them keep their grooming kit altogether and stored safely with a tool bag by Wahl. This particular style comes in hot pink or a subtle zebra print. It has two large storage compartments and pockets for accessories. The comfortable shoulder strap means it’s easy to transport but it also has a top handle.
£29.99 - This is an upgrade for their functional but basic pet nail clippers and is ideal for trimming, shaping, and smoothing nails. It runs cool so they won’t need to worry about it burning the dog. It comes with 2 different grinding stones and a felt finisher and all the accessories are stored inside the clipper so no loose parts to get lost. This is great for nervous dogs who don’t like having their nails clipped.
£24.95 – Comb guides are a great investment as they ensure an even trim and are a great alternative to buying several different sizes of blades (which would be more expensive to buy). These work with A5 snap-on blades size 10, 15 and 30 and are colour coded to provide a quick visual reference. They come in a handy storage case and are made from durable stainless steel to fit snugly and ensure snag-free clipping.
While many at-home groomers will stick to our level one beginner and student level scissors, you might find that you need a gift for someone who has really embraced this new hobby and wants to use a higher level scissor. These brand new Luminosa Scissors by Groom Professional are a great next step as they gain experience. They not only look stunning, and come with a gorgeous pink case, but they are crafted from tough stainless steel and feature a convex edge for effortless smooth grooming.
£99.00 Give the gift of a dedicated grooming space this Christmas with the Groom Professional Matterhorn table. It folds completely flat to store, so takes up very little space and this table is a major step up from the kitchen table or the garage floor. This table also comes with a grooming arm to help hold the dog securing in place while grooming.
£115 – Trimmers are ideal to groom delicate or hard to reach areas and perfect for small and toy breeds. This fantastic, lightweight, and cordless clipper is easy to use and has a run time of 80 minutes (recharge time of 60minutes). The unique shape and tilted head make it more comfortable to trim and allows more precision. If you think the recipient might fancy trying some creative grooming, this trimmer would also be super for that.
Andis EBC II Starter Kit - £153.95 If you want to really spoil someone this Christmas this Starter Kit contains an Andis Pro-animal EBC 2 speed clipper (with #10 blade), Andis 7.5” comb, Groom professional large curved slicker, small nail clipper, and a Wahl 8 piece metal comb set (features 8 combs). The EMC 2 speed clipper is easy to use so perfect for pet owners, has a long cord and the 2 speeds allow for pace when clipping the body but also the slower speed for precision on delicate areas.
