Meet the Team

Discover the passion and kindness that makes Be:Dog the ideal destination for your dog to
be groomed. Get to know the faces behind the smiles, and the people that genuinely care about your dog and its welfare. We are the beating hearts of Be:Dog and our dedicated team are here to look after your furry family member with care and expertise.

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Lou

Hi, I’m Louise, I’m a Mum of two boys and two boy dogs, living in the beautiful village of Hurstpierpoint. I was brought up with golden retrievers and springer spaniels so my love for our four legged friends started young. As a child I dreamt of becoming a vet, but in my teens I took a Saturday job in a hairdressers and fell in love with
the salon environment. I went on to train to be a hairdresser followed by a dog groomer (it was all hair to me!).

Fast forward and a dream came true (albeit during a global pandemic) when I set up Groom Shed. It was just a shed, but it was my shed! And I was very fortunate to welcome so many wonderful clients through my door. The business and our fantastic team has expanded throughout the years and we now look forward to welcoming you to our new salon, Be:Dog.

Sophie

Hi, I'm Sophie. I too live in Hurstpierpoint and am mum to two children, Charlie & Bea, and Lola the springerdoodle. Lola has been groomed by Louise and Hannah and is genuinely excited to enter the salon, she would rather a dip in a swampy puddle than a clean bath but she loves seeing the team for cuddles.

I've worked extensively as a Personal Assistant in lots of busy businesses in London, Brighton and New York so I love using all my experience to make sure the shop and salon are running smoothly. We are passionate about running the salon in the most planet friendly way we can; through sourcing products, the Green Groomers Collective and even the coffee and tea we serve.

Hannah

Hi, my name is Hannah and I love dogs! I love literally everything about them. I often think if I could move to a planet that was populated by just me and a bunch of dogs (hubby and kid too, of course) then life would be soo good….

I'm a fully qualified canine trainer, behaviourist and groomer. I spend nearly every waking hour with dogs of all ages, shapes and sizes, helping both them and their owners with all forms of canine obedience and training.

What we do

  • Grooming

    At Be:Dog, we are experts in dogs! Not only are we good at grooming, our team are trained in dog behaviour to ensure we are reading your dog's happiness.

    We prioritise their comfort, ensuring every visit is a calm and welcoming experience.

  • Training Academy

    Train to become a dog groomer with Be: Dog.
    Our beginners to expert program, is accessible to all, even those who have never worked with animals before. It takes the learner through all aspects of dog grooming, covering both the practical aspect and the theory behind it. At the end of this course students will have gained the knowledge to allow them to become a fully qualified dog groomer.

  • Products

    Our salon and boutique offer products that support small businesses, as well as mother earth. Refill your dogs’ treat jar, buy your grooming essentials, a gift, and other pet-friendly finds. You can shop knowing every purchase is positive and helps businesses like us to thrive
Coffee & Tea