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Meet the Team

Tails & Tweed Pet Grooming was set up by Laura to provide high quality grooming services to Oxfordshire dogs, cats and small animals. Laura has over 20 years experience working within the grooming and pet care industry and holds some of the highest qualifications available, including the prestigious International Certified Master Groomer qualification, which involved over 15 separate exams to obtain. 

The business has grown from strength to strength and we now also have a dog grooming training facility offering City & Guild courses along side our grooming salon.

All of our stylists are City & Guild Qualified, with our apprentices working towards certification. All members of the team are qualified in pet specific emergency first aid and have received canine and feline behaviour training so you can rest assured your pet is in the best hands.

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Laura  (ICMG)

Owner & Head Stylist

  • Laura is a City & Guild qualified groomers, an International Master Groomer, and multi-award winning stylist with over 25 years experience.

  • Her work has produced dogs for some of the most prestigious events in the world including Crufts, and she continues to compete internationally in grooming competitions - consistently achieving recognition across multiple categories.

  • Laura's passion lies in precision, breed standard grooming, and raising the standards of the grooming industry. 

  • Alongside running the salon, she is deeply commited to mentoring and educating the next generation of groomers.

  • Whether she is preparing a show dog, teaching advanced techniques or grooming a much-loved family pet, Laura's approach is always the same: Structure, balance, and welfare.

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Darren 

Owner & Stylist

  • Darren is a City & Guild qualified groomer with a specialist knowledge in traditional terrier handstripping.

  • With a deep understanding of coat texture, growth cycles, and breed-correct presentation, Darren is known for producing clean, sharp finishes while maintaining coat integrity and skin health.

  • His calm, methodical approach makes him particularly skilled with terrier breeds and wire coated dogs requiring specialist care.

  • He has also prepared dogs for the prestigious show, Crufts.

  • For owners wanting their dogs presented correctly - whether for showing or simply to preserve coat quality - Darren's expertise ensure authentic, traditional results.

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Abi

Head Cat Groomer

  • Abi brings a unique and valuable dual skill set to the salon. She is both a specialist cat groomer and qualified veterinary nurse, with over ten years of experience.

  • Her veterinary background provides an advanced understanding of feline behaviour, health considerations, and safe handling techniques.

  • Abi's patient and compassionate approach ensures cats are groomed in a calm, controlled environment, with welfare always the top priority. Her clinical knowledge, combined with grooming expertise, offers cat owners an added level of reassurance and professionalism.

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