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We wash, clip, groom and pamper your dog outside your home or place of work throughout Ireland and Northern Ireland, in the back of one of our specially adapted vans. We Come To You! One on one attention guaranteed! No mess, no fuss means less stress for you and for your dog. All products used are natural and contain essential oils. Remember - We Come To You!
Reviews 91
Julie
Feb 18,2025Ted in Thurles just the best for my cocker Benson - great cut always!!!
Tasha Wright
Feb 18,2025While on holiday in Ireland in Blackrock, my dog rolled in fox poo and I was recommended the lovely Diane from dial a dog County Louth who came to my accommodation and gave my dog the full works, making him smell fantastic again. Thank you Diane, everytime I'm over now I shall be calling you.
Danny Sherry
Jan 16,2025I was interested in opening my own business for many years. Self employed would suit me with my many other commitments. I met with Dave Caddy and I have to say he was very friendly and agreed with me about being self employed and explained the outline of the franchise. He made it sound great in fairness but I really should have walked away when he harped on about how much money I would make. This was a recurring theme in hindsight. Anyway I took on with the franchise and done the training and was up and running. What I did not realise and what they failed to explain was the hazards and risks involved. Firstly the Dog grooming industry in Ireland is unregulated so anyone with any kind of training can call themselves a dog groomer. Literally getting your certification from the back of a cereal box. Secondly the Franchise industry is unregulated in Ireland so any issue you may have with it post purchase is a civil matter and difficult to get the relevant authorities involved that you would have in a regulated industry. So long story short I took a severe reaction to dander or pollen that comes off certain dogs when you are grooming them. In any other regulated industry a health and safety training would be part of the requirements to work in the sector and they would make you aware of such things. My body had an auto immune response due to the high level of contaminants in the air. When I asked Dave Caddy about extraction and ventilation he said they "used to put extractors in but they weren't very good so they dont bother anymore". On the matter of ventilation he said "well you could just open the door" however during the training I was told not to have the door open as dogs could jump out and run off and also the hair could blow out and there would be complaints from people about the unwanted dog hair. As this is a mobile service this is all carried out in the back of a van, this it transpires is considered a confined space as there are a high level of contaminants circulating in a small space with no extraction or ventilation. There was no risk assessment, no safety statement and no training on how to deal with any of the potentially hazardous things that could occur when working in the industry. Finding out afterwards that the industry is unregulated is no consolation. When I explained to Dave Caddy the effect that this reaction to the contaminant was having on me he tried to insist that I keep working the business or it would be unsellable. I explained I was physically incapacitated with a rapid onset of arthritis and literally had the skin peeling off my face. He then told me my "confidence was gone" and to just sell the van. After I sought legal advice and had a full report of the van set up from a health and safety expert I was advised to contact Dave Caddy and explain the case and request a refund before proceeding down the potentially expensive civil court route. My appeal to Dave Caddy was ignored. This is funny as he is very responsive and proactive in getting your payments from you. I am currently over 12 thousand in debt with medical expenses and living with chronic pain. I was in good health before ever starting this work. Also very interestingly when I initially described my symptoms Dave Caddy very quickly identified arthritis, almost like he had medical training or possibly some previous experience of this issue that he failed to reveal earlier. Life lesson in all this if someone is telling you how much money you will make please walk away from them especially if the cost is your health. Addendum to Dave Caddys reply: You very conveniently glossed over the shortcomings in the health and safety shortcomings of this business, again you revert to money and the importance you put on it frankly considering the debilitating state of my health and the title of my review you have clearly missed the point. It is at this stage negligence to continue to sell the same product knowing the hazards and risks and not adding in any additional control measures. You also realise that adding in any additional control measures at this stage would harm your case when it does get to court so you carry on regardless. Perhaps when people develop.life changing illnesses due to others negligence they may get bitter but it is not bitterness on my behalf but you have explained you are savvy with social media etc and realise you have to control this but I will leave it to my solicitor at this stage.
Regular buyer
Dec 06,2024Absolutely brilliant experience with our 2 yr old Collie . Highly recommend and I'll be booking again. The van has warm water and Absolutely everything to hand. I had option to stay with my dog and he was licking her he enjoyed it all so much & she talked to the dog. Love it . 5* treatment 10/10
Mr Smith
Mar 29,2024Ariadna came out and gave our collie the full works he looked fabulous after his bath and grooming.Cant praise her enough for her work. Highly recommended.
Louise Howard
May 20,2021I have used this service for the last few years and I highly recommend it. Conor is excellent with dogs and my 13 year old Cocker Spaniel Jet, who has always disliked the grooming process gets on great with Conor and so seems to dislike it a lot less now. Its all about the dog and I have no doubt he would give Dial a Dog the 'thumbs up', if he could!!
luisa Aprile
Mar 26,2021Jean is fabulous with my dog bailey, she's absolute professional ,caring has a passion for her work .would highly recommend jean Luisa
Ruth Corcoran
Mar 19,2021I highly recommend Dial-a-Dog Wash. Niall had an excellent manner with my nervous terrier - he bounded out of Niall’s van happy and smelling of roses!!! Fantastic service to have a groomer come to your home! Ruth Corcoran
Lyndsey Foyle
Mar 12,2021Majella is an excellent groomer and even better person a pure lady who loves and cares for all her furry friends. When majella first met bailey his coat was in a bad way and he was not an easy dog by any means to groom, she took the time and care to make Bailey comfortable again and know he enjoys his grooms with her even if he is still a tad bit stubborn!! I could write an essay on how amazing majella is and it still wouldn't tell you enough! I highly recommend majella to anybody. Thanks for everything from Lyndsey and your furry friend Bailey
Hannah Coady
Mar 09,2021Had our dogs done by Niall Dalton from galway. What a gent. He was so calm and friendly and left our dogs with ease! He made the time to get to know them! And the job he made of them!! Oh wow best grooming they’ve got in a long time! Defintely reccomended brilliant service ❤️
Katie O Connor
Mar 07,2021Super - Conor has groomed our golden retriever puppy . The de shedding treatment is great. Super service 😁
Joanne
Mar 07,2021Conor is our dog groomer for our two girls Bella and Sunshine twice a year for the last two years. They are so excited and happy after their grooming and smell great. Conor is so good with them, a lovely friendly person to deal with so professional and always on time. Highly recommended him.
Mairead Cunningham
Mar 06,20215 star from us. 3 cockapoos and a cavalier King Charles in one day & Niall was a pleasure all the way.
Laura OS
Mar 06,2021I have been getting my dog groomed by Niall for over a year now and am so happy with the service. He is always on time and so friendly. My dog is nervous by nature but Niall always puts her at ease. He always gets the cut just right every time too! Would highly recommend.
Michelle Murphy
Mar 05,2021Excellent service always by Niall. Always arrives as planned, friendly and carries out a great job in grooming & washing our golden retriever. We highly recommend this service. Thanks Niall 😊
Fionnuala Kennedy Kerrigan
Mar 05,2021Niall Dalton Galway - Dog wash. Super service, Niall is very pleasant to deal with and always gives the groom the time it needs. Our dog can be a bit grumpy but Niall is a natural with him. Would highly recommend him, so convenient having him come to you.
Carmel Faherty
Mar 02,2021Today was our first day using Niall Dalton’s Dial a Dog Wash service, he arrived early a very pleasant gentleman and I knew instantly by the way he handled our first dog Ruby that I wouldn’t be disappointed - Niall groomed both Maxi & Ruby our ShitZu/Maltese mix dogs and did an excellent job on both of them.. they look gorgeous and smell wonderful after their morning pampering session .. I have already recommended him to my neighbour and we will definitely be calling Niall again for their next groom.. excellent service from contact text to beautiful clean dogs.. I would highly recommend Niall Dalton *****
Adrienne O Ceallaigh
Mar 02,2021Would highly recommend Niall for dog grooming. He did a great job on both our Maltese doggie's and they smelt lovely after their pampering session, and all this happened on our doorstep which was super convenient. I've recommended him already to a friend of mine. Thanks again Niall.
Orla Buckley
Mar 02,2021Jean is absolutely fantastic, she is so caring with our dog 🐶 Barnaby, he looks gorgeous after his recent groom. Jean had being coming to us in Carrickmines for the last 3 years and we would highly recommend her services to any dog lovers in the area
195, Dundrum Road, Newcastle, Co Down, BT33 0LW, Newcastle, GB
http://dialadogwash.ie
C Smith
Feb 21,2025I have recently started as a franchise owner in the Dun Laoghaire / Rathdown area and my experience with Dial A Dog Wash has been nothing short of amazing. The constant support and guidance from Dave since Day 1 has been something I am truly grateful for. Dave has been transparent, encouraging, reassuring and extremely caring towards me and my new venture. I commenced my dog grooming training with Tasha and with her clear instructions, motivation and the skills she uses daily she has been an incredible mentor. Tasha has educated me the step by step of dog grooming even down to the minute details and has been extremely calm and patient with me. Tasha has been accommodating in every way possible and I feel extremely confident in every dog I groom because of her. I’m truly enjoying my experience with Dial A Dog Wash and it’s the best leap of faith I have ever taken. If you’re considering whether to join Dial A Dog Wash I would encourage you to do so. The perks of having your own business, managing your own schedule but also having the daily support from Dave is priceless. A big thank you to Dave, Tasha and the rest of the team!!