Hi, I'm Chelsea and I'm the owner of Woodside Dog Grooming Cabin.
My love for dog grooming started when I was around 18 years old, when I took on a work experience placement at a dog grooming parlour in Merley. I lived in Hamworthy at the time, and I remember getting two buses at a ridiculously early hour just to make it there on time! I loved bathing and drying the gorgeous pups and spending time with them throughout the day.
Life eventually took me in the direction of office work, and I spent many years climbing the corporate ladder, eventually building a career in HR where I stayed for 11 years. Over time, though, I realised my heart just wasn't in it anymore, and I started thinking seriously about what I truly wanted to do. One thing I kept coming back to was dog grooming.
So, I handed in my notice, booked my place at South Coast Grooming Academy, and the rest is history.
With the help of my husband and father-in-law, we built my dream grooming cabin in the garden — a calm, cosy space fully equipped with everything needed to give your dogs the best possible experience with me. It really is a special little place.
Outside of grooming, I'm also a singer, and you'll often find me performing at venues across Dorset and Hampshire at weekends. My husband and I also have three fabulous cats who keep us very busy and who you'll probably meet when you come through the garden! Just watch out for our tabby… she's a little bit spicy.
My love for animals, especially dogs, is completely genuine. Nothing makes me happier than meeting dogs with wagging tails and seeing them leave feeling comfortable, cared for, and happy. With me, you can be assured that your dog's welfare, comfort, and safety will always come first.
