Scrub & Scamp

Grooming & walks41 Preston Road, Brighton

Fluffy in, gorgeous out, happy all the way

Calm, one-dog-at-a-time grooming and small-group walks on the Downs, from a little shop on Preston Road.

A very happy shih tzu after a full groom
Kate trimming a little dog on the grooming table

About us

One dog at a time, never in a rush

Kate opened Scrub & Scamp in 2016 after ten years grooming for other people. We only book one dog at a time, so nobody waits in a cage.

Nervous dogs and old dogs get extra time and as many breaks as they need. We will tell you honestly how it went.

Prices

What we do

Prices depend a little on size and coat. We will confirm when you book.

Full groom

from £45

Bath, dry, clip or hand scissor, nails, ears and a bandana.

Bath & brush

from £30

A good wash, blow dry and brush out between full grooms.

Puppy intro

£20

A gentle first visit to get used to the sounds, the table and us.

Pack walk

£15

An hour on the Downs, four dogs at most, picked up and dropped home.

Nail trim

£10

Walk-ins welcome on weekday mornings.

This week

Fresh faces

Fresh from the bath and not impressed
Fresh from the bath
A cocker spaniel having a brush out
Brush out
A yorkie waiting for pick-up
Waiting for pick-up
A springer spaniel resting after a walk
Tired after the Downs

First visit

How it works

  1. Say hello

    Pop in or call, tell us about your dog and any worries.

  2. Puppy intro or trial

    A short, calm visit so they get to know us first.

  3. The groom

    One dog at a time, with breaks whenever they need them.

  4. Pick-up and a photo

    We send a photo when they are ready and tell you how it went.

“Biscuit used to shake at the groomer's. With Kate he trots straight in, and he comes out looking like a different dog.”

Rachel T. · Biscuit, cockapoo

Questions

Before you book

Do you groom nervous dogs?

Yes. We book extra time, go slowly and stop if they are too stressed.

How long does a groom take?

Two to three hours for most dogs. We will text you when they are ready.

Do they need vaccinations?

Yes, please bring proof of up-to-date vaccinations on the first visit.

Book in

Book their first visit

Call us or pop into the shop. We usually have space within the week.

OpenTue to Sat, 8.30am to 5pm
Out on the pack walk on the Downs