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title: The Best Dog Grooming Tips & Tricks For Dogs in York | Lucy (2)
description: Lucy is the owner and head groomer at Fluffs, a one-to-one dog grooming salon in Wigginton, York. City & Guilds qualified (Level 2 and Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming) with specialist hand-stripping training, she grooms every breed and coat type with a calm, gentle approach. (2)
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- [About](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/about)
- Pricing & Packages
- [Full Dog Groom](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/dog-grooming-prices-and-packages-in-york)
- [Hand Stripping](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/hand-stripping-in-york)
- [Puppy Grooming](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/puppy-grooming-in-york)
- [Wash, Dry & Deshed](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/dog-deshedding-prices-in-york)
- [Nail Clipping](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/dog-nail-clipping-cost-in-york)
- [Gallery](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/dog-grooming-gallery)
- [Reviews](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/customer-reviews-fluffs-dog-grooming-york)
- Resources
- [FAQs](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/faqs)
- [Blog](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/dog-grooming-tips-and-tricks)
- [Contact](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/contact-fluffs)
AUTHOR
# Lucy
Lucy is the owner and head groomer at Fluffs, a one-to-one dog grooming salon in Wigginton, York. City & Guilds qualified (Level 2 and Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming) with specialist hand-stripping training, she grooms every breed and coat type with a calm, gentle approach.
## Stories by Lucy
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Dog Nutrition
### [Can Dogs Eat Cheese, Peanut Butter, Eggs and Chicken? A Groomer's Guide to Safe Proteins and Treats](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/dog-grooming-tips-and-tricks/can-dogs-eat-cheese-peanut-butter-eggs-chicken)
Can dogs eat cheese, peanut butter, eggs and chicken? Yes, in moderation. A York groomer explains safe serving, the xylitol warning and how to treat...
Lucy Sep 30, 2026
Dog Guide
### [Dog-Friendly Pubs With Rooms Near York: The Honest Guide](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/dog-grooming-tips-and-tricks/dog-friendly-pubs-with-rooms-near-york)
An honest guide to dog-friendly pubs with rooms near York, with what to check before you book, questions to ask and tips for a smooth overnight stay...
Lucy Sep 30, 2026
Grooming Knowledge Base
### [Mastering the Blend: How to Marry Clipper and Scissor Work](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/dog-grooming-tips-and-tricks/how-to-blend-clipper-and-scissor-work)
A groomer's guide to seamless transitions: how to blend clipper and scissor work, kill hard lines with guard combs and finish clean with the shears.
Lucy Sep 30, 2026
Dog Guide
### [Dog Car Safety and Travel Restraints: The Honest Truth](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/dog-grooming-tips-and-tricks/dog-car-safety-and-travel-restraints)
Dog car safety explained: crate, seatbelt harness or dog guard, how to choose, and what UK Highway Code Rule 57 actually requires of drivers.
Lucy Sep 29, 2026
Grooming Knowledge Base
### [How to Card a Dog's Coat: A Groomer's Guide to Lifting Dead Undercoat](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/dog-grooming-tips-and-tricks/how-to-card-a-dogs-coat)
Pro technique for carding a dog's coat: what carding is, the right tools, how to do it safely and when to reach for it to lift dead undercoat and...
Lucy Sep 28, 2026
Dog Guide
### [A Dog-Friendly Day in York City Centre: From One Dog Owner to Another](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/dog-grooming-tips-and-tricks/a-dog-friendly-day-in-york-city-centre)
From one dog owner to another, here is how to plan a dog-friendly day in York city centre, with the best spots, honest tips and where dogs are not...
Lucy Sep 28, 2026
Dog Guide
### [Dog Fouling Rules and Poo Bins in York: The Honest Truth About the New Fines](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/dog-grooming-tips-and-tricks/dog-fouling-rules-and-poo-bins-in-york)
York now has a city-wide PSPO with fines for dog fouling and poor dog control. Here is what the rules mean, the fines involved, and simple...
Lucy Sep 28, 2026
Grooming Knowledge Base
### [How to Hand Strip a Dog: A Groomer's Step-by-Step Guide](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/dog-grooming-tips-and-tricks/how-to-hand-strip-a-dog)
A groomer's step-by-step guide to hand stripping a dog: reading a blown coat, finger and knife technique, rolling a coat, the right breeds and...
Lucy Sep 28, 2026
Dog Health
### [Dog Diarrhoea Home Remedies: What You Can Safely Do (and When to Call the Vet)](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/dog-grooming-tips-and-tricks/dog-diarrhoea-home-remedies)
What home remedy can I give my dog for diarrhoea? A York groomer's calm guide to bland food, hydration and the red-flag signs that mean it's time to...
Lucy Sep 25, 2026
Grooming Knowledge Base
### [The Pomeranian: A Groomer's Step-by-Step](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/dog-grooming-tips-and-tricks/how-to-groom-a-pomeranian)
A professional groomer's guide to the Pomeranian: caring for the double coat and ruff, tidy trims not shaving, and avoiding post-clip alopecia.
Lucy Sep 25, 2026
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Fluffs Dog Grooming
Wigginton,
York, YO32 2TW
Tel: [07955270459](tel:07955270459)
### About
- [About](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/about)
- [Contact](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/contact-fluffs)
- [Reviews](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/customer-reviews-fluffs-dog-grooming-york)
### Local Areas
- [Strensall](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/dog-grooming-in-strensall)
- [Huntington](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/dog-grooming-in-huntington)
- [New Earswick](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/dog-grooming-in-new-earswick)
- [Wigginton](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/dog-groomer-in-wigginton)
- [Haxby](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/dog-groomer-in-haxby)
### Popular Breeds
- [Cockapoos](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/cockapoo-grooming-in-york)
- [Labradors](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/labrador-grooming-in-york)
- [Cocker Spaniels](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/spaniel-grooming-in-york)
- [Golden Retrievers](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/golden-retriever-grooming-in-york)
- [Poodles](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/poodle-grooming-in-york)
- [Pomeranian](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/pomeranian-dog-groomer-in-york)
- [Shih Tzu](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/shih-tzu-grooming-in-york)
- [Cavalier King Charles](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/cavalier-king-charles-spaniel-grooming-in-york)
- [Bichon Frise](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/bichon-frise-grooming-in-york)
- [Miniature Schnauzer](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/miniature-schnauzer-grooming-in-york)
- [Cavapoo](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/cavapoo-grooming-in-york)
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