Gentle Dog Grooming by Ilse

Dog Grooming

Kind, one to one grooming for relaxed dogs in Killarney, Co. Kerry, by Ilse.

A tidy, stainless-steel dog bath filled with a shallow layer of clear, warm water, where a medium-haired border collie stands calmly on a textured, non-slip mat. The dog’s coat is wet but not dripping, with visible soap suds only on the lower legs and tail, emphasizing a gentle, staged bathing moment rather than chaos. Behind the bath, a tiled wall in neutral tones features a mounted handheld sprayer, organized bottles of gentle dog shampoo, and a soft, hanging microfiber towel. Overhead, bright but soft artificial lighting creates even illumination without glare, while the camera captures the scene from a three-quarter angle, showing both the dog and the tidy setup. The photographic realism and clean composition convey professionalism, hygiene, and a relaxed grooming process.

Pricing

Transparent grooming prices for dogs of all sizes, with stress free care in my calm Killarney home salon.

Bath Brush

Small & medium breeds (up to 15kg):
• Bath & blow-dry: from €30
• Bath, tidy & nail clip: from €38
• Full groom (wash, style cut, ears & nails): from €48
• Puppy intro session (gentle brush, short bath, nails): €25
Prices vary with coat condition and time between grooms.

✓ Gentle

✓ Bath

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Full Groom

Large & extra-large breeds (15kg+):
• Bath & blow-dry: from €40
• Bath, tidy & nail clip: from €50
• Full groom (deshed/clip, wash, ears & nails): from €65
• Double-coated full deshed package: from €75
Heavily matted coats may require an additional welfare surcharge, always agreed in advance.

✓ Drying

✓ Brushing

✓ Nails

✓ Ears

✓ Puppy introductory

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Spa Upgrade

Add-ons & packages:
• Nail clip only: €12
• Ear clean & eye tidy: €10
• Teeth freshen & breath spray: €8
• Flea/tick shampoo upgrade: €7
• Senior gentle-groom session (extra time & breaks): +€10
• Regular client bundle (every 6–8 weeks): up to 10% off full grooms
All prices are a guide; Ilse will confirm your dog’s exact fee after a quick in-person assessment in Killarney.

✓ Styling

✓ Deshedding

✓ Senior

✓ Medicated

✓ Sensitive skin

✓ Handstripping

✓ Addons

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Booking and grooming policies

Appointments are limited, so please book early and give 24 hours notice to cancel or reschedule without charge; heavily matted coats may incur extra fees.

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A calm, medium-sized golden retriever with a freshly groomed, silky coat sits on a soft, pale grey, non-slip grooming mat in a spotless, modern grooming studio. The dog’s fur is smooth and neatly trimmed, with a gentle shine that catches the light. In the background, slightly out of focus, are organized shelves with neatly arranged natural shampoos, soft towels in muted tones, and brushed stainless-steel grooming tools. Soft, diffused daylight enters through a large unseen window, creating gentle, natural highlights on the dog’s fur and subtle shadows on the floor. Photographed at eye level with a shallow depth of field and photographic realism, the atmosphere feels stress free, professional, and reassuring, ideal for a dog grooming business homepage.