Independent dog groomers in Leeds
There are 4 independent dog groomers we've checked in Leeds, across 3 areas we cover: Chapel Allerton, Headingley and Horsforth. None is part of a chain or franchise.
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- Updated 8 November 2026
- Next check due August 2027
All 4, alphabetically
The order is not a ranking: nobody can pay to be on this list, or to be higher up it. How we check
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Karma Canines
Dog groomer · Chapel Allerton
Karma Canines is a one-to-one dog grooming studio serving Chapel Allerton and the surrounding LS7 area. It is run solely by owner-groomer Abbie, who retrained with an iPET Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming and Salon Management and grooms from a converted studio, working with one dog at a time. Services cover full grooms, bath and blow-dry, nail trims and de-shed treatments, with particular experience in double-coated breeds such as Golden Retrievers and German Shepherds. A four-visit puppy introduction package is offered for dogs under six months, and the calm, one-to-one setup suits nervous or anxious dogs.
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LedByLead Dog Grooming
Dog groomer · Horsforth
LedByLead Dog Grooming is a one-to-one, appointment-only grooming salon in Horsforth, owned and run by Craig, a Level 3 qualified dog groomer with canine first aid certification and insurance. Each dog is groomed individually, with extra rest breaks built in for elderly or anxious dogs. Services include full grooms, bath and blow-dry, hand-stripping for wire-coated breeds, puppy introduction sessions and ultrasonic teeth cleaning, with coat packages for doodle, double and smooth coats. The salon serves Horsforth, Rawdon and the surrounding Leeds area, with online booking.
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Mrs B's Dog Grooming
Dog groomer · Headingley
Mrs B's Dog Grooming is a grooming salon at the Gough Building on Grunberg Street, Headingley. Its team of City & Guilds-qualified groomers offers grooming, bathing and nail clipping for all breeds, with a one-in, one-out policy so dogs aren't left waiting in cages; the premises also house a licensed grooming academy. The salon is owned and run by Melanie "Mel" Blood, who started the business from a garage in Adel during lockdown before moving to Headingley. It takes a calm approach with nervous and rescue dogs, welcomes owners to stay during appointments, and Leeds-List reported it had amassed more than 240 five-star reviews.
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Short Bark & Sides
Dog groomer · Headingley
Short Bark & Sides is an independent dog grooming studio in Meanwood, run by qualified groomer Collette Sykes. Established in 2010, it grooms all breeds — clipping, stripping, bathing, nail care and puppy hygiene — and offers microchipping, with a particular specialism in hand-stripping wire-coated breeds. The studio, close to Waitrose and Meanwood Park, takes just a few appointments a day by advance booking, and has built a loyal client base across north Leeds, from Alwoodley and Moortown to Oakwood and Roundhay. On Google it is rated 4.8 out of 5 from 38 reviews.
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