OUR VISION.
We pride ourselves on creating a warm and welcoming salon experience that puts your pet at ease. Everything has been designed with them in mind - from glass screens that give them a full view of the salon to individual bathing stations so they have their own space and treatments tailored to their needs.
We also believe in working with you to improve your pet's experience within the salon – this is particularly important with anxious dogs. We'll work closely with you to find a grooming package and pace that works for your pet, building trust and confidence over time. From home-grooming tips to first aid courses – we are also on hand to empower you with advice, support and skills to care for your four-legged family members at home.
Throughout the growth and evolution of My Dog Barber, we have honed both our grooming and business skills. We're committed to passing on this knowledge and experience, and opening up career paths into dog grooming, through our new training academy.
OUR JOURNEY.
2014
Tim, inspired by his new puppy Oscar, left a decade-long career in pub management to pursue dog grooming.
After completing City & Guilds dog grooming training, he converted a van into a mobile dog salon, and our story began.
2015
As the business rapidly grew, Liam joined the team, bringing 12 years of experience from Toni & Guy and transitioning from cutting human hair to grooming dogs.
Together, we expanded our mobile grooming service, with our iconic red and white striped vans serving customers across the region, from Durham to Blyth.
2017
We achieved our dream of opening a high-street salon, transforming a disused café in Low Fell into our first salon.
This stylish new space became a cornerstone for building our loyal customer base and assembling a talented team of skilled stylists.
2020
We expanded again, purchasing a dog grooming business from a retiring couple in Chester-le-Street.
With help from Liam’s dad, we renovated the space and opened our second salon.
2022
Following our success in Chester-le-Street, we acquired and revamped another dog grooming business in Blaydon, opening our third salon.
2023
We focused on strengthening our team and management structure, preparing for the launch of our fourth salon in Jesmond.
We became an official iPET Network training provider, leading to the launch of our Training Academy.
Alongside tutor Elise and our team of expert stylists, we began passing on our expertise, offering accessible, hands-on courses and industry-accredited qualifications to train the next generation of dog groomers.
2024
We enrolled almost 40 students into our Training Academy, helping them achieve their personal goals.
Work began on our brand-new Training Academy and salon in Hebburn, set to open in January 2025.
