Hi, I’m the face behind Dorsett Dogs. I began my grooming journey in May 2024, after leaving behind a busy corporate career in London to pursue something I’d always felt passionate about - working with dogs. I’ve grown up around animals of all kinds and have always had dogs in my life, so becoming a dog groomer felt like a natural step.

I started out with no previous grooming experience in a very busy salon - truly jumping in at the deep end. To say I underestimated the complexity of dog grooming would be an understatement! I put everything into learning my craft, working what felt like every minute of the day for a year, I finally completed my professional grooming qualifications, including dog first aid and puppy-specific grooming.

During that time, I gained a huge amount of hands-on experience, working with dogs of all breeds, ages, personalities and behaviours - and while I’ve seen almost everything, I still learn something new every day. This experience gave me the confidence to create my own calm, one-to-one grooming space, where each dog receives my full attention.

I truly believe that the more open and honest you are with me about your dog, the better the grooming experience I can provide. My aim is always to build trust and a bond with your dog, helping grooming feel less frightening and more relaxed over time.

I share my home - where my studio is based - with my two beautiful Shih Tzus, and I completely understand how important your dog is to you. I treat my own dogs like family, and I offer that same level of care, patience and understanding to every dog that comes through my door.

Thank you for trusting me to care for your dog. I look forward to meeting you both and welcoming you to Dorsett Dogs.
Maria x