We are no longer offering home boarding or walking as a service
What makes us different?
A personal experience for your pet
Kate’s K9s has been created by dog owners for dog owners to ensure an enjoyable experience in a calm, relaxing atmosphere. I offer 1-2-1 appointments in my home based salon which provides the perfect environment for your dog to enjoy their grooming experience.
Catering for all dogs, big or small, nervous or excited, we provide the best possible care to ensure your dog is always happy to return. Unlike many grooming salons, we don’t use cages/holding pens and we don’t take dogs in batches but instead give your 4 legged friend their own time slot to ensure they receive our full attention keeping them calm, relaxed and happy as well as minimising their time with us.
Each service can be tailored to you and your dogs requirements, whether that be a simple feet and ear trim, full groom or nail clip.
Only natural dog shampoos and products are used at Kate’s K9s to ensure all dogs receive the best possible care and are left looking, feeling and smelling fresh. We also have our own range of natural products available to purchase at the front desk of the salon.
Latest News & Updates!
- WE HAVE MOVED
As of the 30th September , all appointments will be at our new location in Horsebridge, Hailsham. I will be contacting customers individually prior to their appointment with address and directions. Opening hours have also changed slightly but I am still able to offer evening and Saturday time slots to be as accommodating as I can.
- PRICE INCREASE
Reluctantly, we’re having to increase our dog grooming prices slightly due to the ever growing prices of bills and products. We will let you know prior to your dogs appointment if there are any changes.
Kate's K9s Values
Commitment
Qualification
Qualification
As a dog groomer, I'm committed to the craft of grooming. I aspire to give your pet the best grooming experience possible and provide quality in every groom.
Qualification
Qualification
Qualification
My grooming career started with 18 months of training to become a City & Guilds level 2 & 3 qualified professional groomer, with equally important first aid and behaviour training alongside complete insurance.
Education
Qualification
Education
Grooming is equally important at home so I like to assist with educating clients on proper maintenance of their pets coat between grooming, and help to find the perfect cut, with the desired amount of maintenance.
Meet the Team
Kate
Growing up alongside animals from a young age, predominately horses & dogs, I soon realised that I wanted to base my career around them. After the 2020 Pandemic sent me home early from travelling the world, I relocated from my home town in Surrey to East Sussex, where I spent the following 18 months training as a dog groomer. My spare time is filled soaking up the gorgeous East Sussex countryside with my 4 canine companions, paddle boarding at the beach and baking, as well as, taking care and riding 4 hunt horses based just down the lane.
Product & Service Tester - Burt
Our oldest boy, the very opinionated Fox Red Labrador, Burt, is who inspired my drive to build Kate’s K9s. He loves nothing more than spending his day retrieving game birds followed by a belly rub on his sofa . Burts favourite service offered here at Kate's K9s is the relaxing blueberry facial that he occasionally sneaks in the salon for!
Product & Service Tester - Digby
Digby, aka Mr Seal, Burts biological son, by choice would spend his whole life in the sea if he could! You'll find Digby most days sunbathing with either a sock or toy in his mouth! His favourite weekend activity is trip out on the paddle board followed by breakfast and of course shotgun in the car on the way home.
Product & Service Tester - Lady
Our beautiful Lady is known by most of you for being the best mum possible to her 12 precious puppies born January 2024, with Burt as the dad, they were just perfect in every way! Lady is the most affectionate girly you’ll come across who loves nothing more than a good chitchat and cuddle. You’ll find Lady most of the time opening the back door by herself and helping herself to the shoe rack!
Product & Service Tester - Harper
For such a small body, Princess Harper has the biggest character of the lot! This little girly rules our house and certainly her 3 big Labradors. Harpers ideal day would be spent underground with her best pals, BADGERS!! She loves any trip in the car as long as she can have her head out the window and she gives the best cuddles!