Dog grooming in Shifnal & Telford with calm, holistic care for your dog
A quieter, kinder grooming experience that puts comfort, trust, and your dog’s feelings before the finish.
Dog grooming in Shifnal & Telford with calm, holistic care for your dog
A quieter, kinder grooming experience that puts comfort, trust, and your dog’s feelings before the finish.
A different kind of grooming experience
Many of the owners I work with come to me feeling worried or stuck. Their dog might shake at the salon door, hate being handled, or come home stressed after past grooming experiences.
Some are anxious about booking at all, unsure whether their dog will cope or if they’ll be asked to push through something that doesn’t feel right.
That’s where Paws in Harmony is different.
I take time to get to know you and your dog, work at their pace, and focus on making grooming feel safer and more predictable. If a dog needs a pause, a shorter visit, or time to settle before moving on, that’s not a problem; it’s part of the process.
Over time, many dogs start to feel more relaxed about coming in, and owners feel relieved knowing their dog is being listened to and respected. Instead of dreading grooming day, it becomes something everyone feels calmer and more confident about.
Dog grooming services
Maintenance grooms
A calm, low-stress bath, dry and comfort tidy, no trimming, no rushing. Just a clean, happy dog.
Regular full grooms
A complete groom built up gradually at your dog’s pace – always led by comfort, never by the clock.
Nail trim appointments
Short, calm and patient. Ideal for dogs who just need a quick tidy without the full works.
Settling-in sessions for all ages
Relaxed, no-pressure visits for dogs who need extra time to feel comfortable with the salon and with me. Ideal for nervous dogs, senior dogs, first-time grooms, or anyone who benefits from a slower, more supportive start.
Puppy settling-in sessions
Gentle sessions designed to help puppies feel safe and relaxed in the salon from the very beginning. We focus on building confidence through calm handling, short introductions to grooming equipment, lots of praise, gentle play, tasty treats, and plenty of reassurance.
“Lorna put his well-being first and helped him to overcome his fears.”
Lorna goes above and beyond to make sure that our dog loves going to the groomers and he always comes out looking great.
After visiting previous salons which resulted in him fearing the groomers, having to be carried out of the car and being sick after each visit, Lorna worked so hard to make it a positive experience for him. He now gets so excited to see Lorna and runs to the door!
We can’t thank Lorna enough for putting his well-being first and helping him to overcome his fears.
Without her perseverance, we’d have a very matted and unhappy dog!”
– Angharad & Ralph
Meet Lorna, your dog’s new favourite person!
Hi, I’m Lorna, the groomer behind Paws in Harmony, offering mindful, holistic, low-stress dog grooming in Shifnal and the wider Telford area, Shropshire. I created Paws in Harmony because I saw too many dogs finding grooming overwhelming, and too many owners feeling guilty or worried about it. I believe grooming should feel calm, respectful and safe, not rushed or forced.
I’m a qualified Level 3 Groomer and a qualified Holistic Groomer, working from a home salon in Shifnal, Shropshire.
I take the time to build trust, work at each dog’s pace, and support owners with honesty and reassurance so grooming becomes something your dog feels comfortable with, and you can feel good about too.
Dog grooming in
Shifnal, Telford, Lilleshall, Tong, Sheriffhales , Priorslee, Oakengates, Ironbridge, Newport
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I stay and watch while my dog is groomed?
You’re welcome to stay for all or part of the groom, bring your dog’s favourite treats or toy, and ask questions throughout. Many owners find it reassuring, and so do their dogs.
My dog has had bad experiences at groomers before. Can you still help?
Everything at Paws in Harmony is built around going at your dog’s pace, with no force and no rushing.
What is holistic grooming?
Lorna is a qualified Holistic Groomer as well as a qualified Level 3 Groomer.
Do you do breed-specific cuts?
If you’d like to discuss a particular style, just ask, and Lorna will be honest about what’s realistic and right for your dog.
Where are you based, and do you cover my area?
Not sure if you’re in range? Drop Lorna a message on WhatsApp.
How do I book?
The easiest way to get started is a quick WhatsApp message.
Lorna will have a friendly chat about your dog, your concerns, and which service might be the best fit. There’s no pressure and no commitment, just a conversation.
All contact details are on the contact page.
Ready to take the first gentle step?
If you think Paws in Harmony might be the right fit for you and your dog, I’d love to hear from you.
There’s no pressure, just a friendly chat about your dog, your worries, and how I might be able to help.
Not sure where to start? That’s okay too, just say hello and I’ll take it from there.