1-2-1 dog grooming in Hythe, a home from home with lots of TLC, love and patience

Professional 1-2-1 dog grooming services, one dog at a time, from our garden setup in Hythe. Qualified with a level 3 diploma and fully insured.

5.0 from 18 Google reviewsLevel 3 diplomaFully insuredMon-Fri 9am-5pm

Apricot doodle after a groom, sitting on the green velvet chair under a rose garland
Black cockapoo after a groom on the green velvet chair
Black and white collie, freshly groomed, smiling on the green chair

Fresh from a groom, on the green velvet chair.

The grooming room

One dog, one groomer

Every groom at Tails of Hythe is 1-2-1: one dog at a time, with our full attention for the whole groom.

We groom from our garden setup in Hythe, easy to find and kept clean and tidy. A home from home experience with lots of TLC, love and patience.

  • Professional 1-2-1 dog groomingOne dog at a time, start to finish.
  • Qualified with a level 3 diplomaFully qualified, fully insured dog groomer.
  • First grooms for puppiesFirst grooms are not always easy, so we take our time.
  • Based in Hythe, KentThe Oaks, Hythe CT21 4ND.
A freshly groomed white dog on the blue grooming table beside the letterboard that reads Tails of Hythe Dog Groomin'
The grooming table and our letterboard.
White poodle cross in a rounded teddy trim standing on the grooming table

For bookings
and enquiries

07872 586884

tailsofhythe@outlook.com

First grooms

A puppy's first groom, taken gently

First grooms are not always easy, especially when it comes to holding a puppy's face, so we take our time. Here are two of our recent first-timers.

Evie the puppy sitting on the grooming table after her first groom
Evie the puppy, fluffy and smiling on the grooming table

“First puppy groom for this little lady. First grooms are not always easy, especially when it comes to trying to hold their faces, but Evie done amazing...”

September 2026
Millie, a red poodle cross, lying on a sheepskin rug after her first groom

“Millies first groom with me. How beautiful is she”

April 2026

Gallery

December on the green chair

A few of the dogs we groomed in December 2025, most of them in a festive bib or bow tie for their picture.

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Merle collie cross in a Santa bib on the green chair
Brown cockapoo with a festive collar on the green chair
Cream cockapoo in a Santa bib on the green chair
Golden cocker spaniel with a red and white bow tie
Grey and white shih tzu in a festive cape
Small white terrier cross in a red waistcoat and bow tie
Black poodle cross in a Santa bib
Fluffy Pomeranian in a Santa bib on the green chair
Black shih tzu cross in a red cape with pom poms
Black and white cockapoo lying on the green chair, tongue out
White doodle in a festive collar
Tricolour cavalier King Charles spaniel in a festive bib
Black cockapoo in a red waistcoat and green bow tie
Shih tzu with a short summer trim in a Santa bib
Cream cavapoo with a bow tie and pom poms
Small white Maltese cross in a Santa bib
White bichon cross in a red waistcoat
Yellow Labrador with a festive collar on the green chair
Blue roan cocker spaniel with a bow tie
Grey and white shih tzu in a festive cape
West Highland terrier sitting tall on the green chair
Small white terrier with a fresh short trim
Wheaten terrier cross in a red waistcoat and bow tie
Wire-coated terrier cross in a red waistcoat on the rug

Dressed up for the season

Brown doodle in a Santa Paws bandana in front of a Christmas backdrop
Santa Paws
Two terriers in Halloween bandanas in front of a spooky backdrop
Halloween bandanas
Puppy in a knitted Christmas tree hat lying on a white rug
A Christmas tree hat
Reviews

What owners say

5.0

from 18 Google reviews

100% recommend

on Facebook, 17 reviews

“If you're looking for a dog groomer who will make your furry friends feel like royalty, look no further than Tails of Hythe! I took my Jackapoo puppy and Springer Spaniel for a grooming session, and I couldn't be happier with the results. Not only do my dogs look like supermodels, but they also smell like a field of daisies.

Sam was patient, kind, and took great care of my pups throughout the entire grooming process.

My Jackapoo puppy can be a bit of a handful and very bouncy, but she handled her with ease and made her feel comfortable. My Springer Spaniel, who can be quite nervous, was happy and pampered like a true queen.

Sam's attention to detail is outstanding, and she took the time to ensure that every inch of my dogs was groomed to perfection. Her passion for animals is evident in the way she interacted with my pups - I'm pretty sure my dogs would have stayed there forever if they could!

Overall, Tails of Hythe is the best in the biz, and I highly recommend to anyone looking for top-quality grooming services for their furry friends. Thanks Sam, for making my dogs look and feel like a million bucks!”

Rachel Constant-Taylor

Google review

“Visiting Sam for a groom, boosts my little poodles confidence. She's quite a nervous little dog, but Sam has taken her time to get to know winnie & has given her a full poodle makeover. Much easier for me to maintain her coat & hygiene & Winnie struts about after her session with Sam, so I know she feels fresh & comfortable. Sam is lovely, facilities & value very good & a well groomed to a high standard.”

katecurious1

Google review

“We could not be happier with the service we received, or should I say what evei received. Our little girl came back looking, feeling and smelling absolutely scrumptious. Tails of hythe has a lovely setup in her back garden. Easy to find and extremely clean and tidy. We have already booked again and will again and again after. Fabulous 👌”

James Simmons

Google review

“Had both my cocker spaniels groomed by Sam. She was friendly, professional and very patient, especially with my nervous boy. Fab service, great value, highly recommend!”

Eva Georgiou

Google review

“Thank you so much to Sam at Tails of Hythe, Arlo really enjoyed his pamper and came out looking and smelling so handsome. I would 100% recommend, a very friendly, caring and professional service. He is already booked back in and looking forward to it 🐾”

Sam Hall

Google review

Schnauzer in a festive collar sitting on a white rug
White doodle with a fresh trim standing on a white rug
Cream cockapoo with a bow tie on a sheepskin rug
Recommended on Facebook

“We’ve been taking Bonnie to Tails of Hythe since February and couldn’t be happier!

Sam is a fantastic groomer, she ensures the dogs are totally relaxed which makes it a fun experience for Bonnie who happily walks straight in.

Sam then goes a level beyond, she listens to how you would like your dog groomed and then makes personal notes to ensure each time is perfect...”

Luke George Harvey
Find us

Opening hours and where we are

The Oaks, Hythe CT21 4ND

Grooms by appointment, Monday to Friday. Call or email to book.

Opening hours

Monday
9am-5pm
Tuesday
9am-5pm
Wednesday
9am-5pm
Thursday
9am-5pm
Friday
9am-5pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
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For bookings and enquiries, give us a call or send an email. Tell us a little about your dog and we'll find a time that suits you both.

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